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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1893
Page
2
The article argues farming ties wealth to home happiness and proper soil care. It contrasts two farmers, urges diversified farming over single-crop reliance, and recommends selecting well bred stock and crops suited to Iowa soils to maximize price and stability in prosperity.
A description of aging farmers and their spouses aging with them as the next generation grows up. The passage contrasts decades of toil and devotion with retirement to ease and comfort either on the old homestead or in the city, and the family stories shared by the chimney corner.
New York reports claim Dr. Charles S. Briggs and Professor Smith of Cincinnati may secede to form a new church if the general assembly rejects them. They are alleged to have backing from Union Theological and Lane seminaries and strong support from major congregations in New York Chicago Cleveland and Cincinnati. Briggs neither confirms nor denies the rumor, citing public interest and ongoing case matters.
New York Feb 20 An address to Northern Pacific stockholders signed by President Oakes warns against a misleading circular by three committee members Henry Clowes Brayton Ives and Jay Cooke Jr It urges delaying proxy actions until explanations are provided and the board can rebut the committee’s report.
Arch bishop Kenrick of St. Louis is bedbound with worsening illness and wanderings mind. His vicar general P P Brady is ill too, halting diocese affairs. Clergy fear Archbishop Kenrick’s death is near, while business remains pending. Indians Reported Ghost Dancing near Mills County Oklahoma. Reports say Cheyenne ghost dancers threaten settlers and one white man may have been killed, prompting immediate inspection.
Fr Wort Tex Feb 20 A Texas and Pacific freight engine exploded in Fr Wort yards at 8 10 am wrecking the yard killing one man and wounding several others. The blast shattered windows for blocks, hurled engine parts, and attracted thousands to view the scene. Cause given as brittle stay bolts and flues failing.
Storm conditions sweep New York and Pennsylvania on February 20. Snow blizzards and 60 mph winds disrupt travel from Elmira to Buffalo, with streetcars stalled and visibility near zero in places. Poughkeepsie reports three quarters of an hour of hurricane-force gusts and a ten-degree temperature drop. Western Pennsylvania sees eighteen inches of snow as trains run hours late.
Melbourne reports several days of steady rain raising Queensland rivers rapidly and threatening floods. Gales have disrupted rail and telegraph lines as Ipswich Brisbane and nearby towns face rising waters. Ten to twelve lives are lost in Brisbane area with extensive crop damage in northern New South Wales.
Chief Arthur arrived in Louisville to confer with General Manager Metcalf on the engineers and firemen demands for higher pay. A final conference will determine if their requests are granted, with no expected strike even if refused. Mrs Henderson Smith misidentified in West Superior shooting case. she and Mr Smith not acquainted with participants and she has been ill for months. Jack McAuliffe agrees to be Jim Hall's second against Bob Witzimmons after Hall invites him. Fire at Art Publishing in Gardner destroys building and contents, loss 5000 with 15000 insurance.
Washington reports a narrowing danger margin in the treasury balance due to heavier receipts and smaller outlays. Officials emphasize keeping the 100 million gold reserve intact, with Secretary Foster stating gold will be preserved at all hazards, even if bonds were issued. He predicts ending his term without needing bonds.
In Washington on February 18 the senate debated the per cent bonds to maintain the gold reserve amid party lines. A tie vote over a ruling on the amendment preceded a day of discussion, ending with adjournment before final action. Separate note reports plan to thwart Hawaii annexation treaty. In Covington Indiana two railroad workers were fatally scalded when a boiler washout blew, trapping Isaac Robinson and John Menifee.
Earthquake shocks felt in Chadron Nebraska and LeMars Iowa votes to add two square miles to its city. Minnesota F O F encampment begins in Minneapolis while Mys tic Circle rulers meet in Columbus. Bar ny Jarrett of Celina beaten by a pony in an accidental death. James Logan, 20, ends spree by swallowing carbolic acid. Ex soldier Thomas Lakin dies at Peru Indiana depot. buried by soldiers. Lebanon Indiana man sues local power company after gas explosion damages. South Dakota Senate expands World's Fair bill to 65 000. Scarlet fever hits Ypsilanti Normal College with 20 cases. Northwest Cider and Vinegar Makers meet in Springfield Alabama. Indiana Senate inspects foreign building and loan associations with 50 000 cash bond deposits. House votes to deny 350 000 Grand Army encampment funding in Indianapolis. Quincy Illinois Marshal Lock arrests three druggists for liquor sales. saloonkeepers fear prosecutions. U S to exempt Canadian cattle bound for World’s Fair from ninety day quarantine. Jaaper Tennessee reports double hanging as John Turner Floyd Woolley executed for a prior murder amid heavy rain.
Eyed by local witnesses a pistol duel three miles from here over a woman ends with Ewing mortally wounding Quinlan after firing as he expired. In Lakeamont Feb 1 E D Fulford defeats L S Thompson in a wing shooting series, missing eight birds to Thompson's ten. Helena Ark Feb 17 Dr Overton Moore is shot dead by Dr C B Shinault after a quarrel over professional etiquette. Shinault surrenders to the sheriff.
The Report Centect states Edwin Booth would return for a farewell tour next fall but the players' club denies it. They say his condition would not permit a stage return even if he wished to appear again.
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