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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1899

Page

9

Horrific Nebraska murder probe grips Broomtown crowd

Testimony centered on motive as wealth hoarded and buried. W. 8. Cole held without bail as an accessory in Peter Kreichbaum’s murder. Kreichbaum, a wealthy Jewish landowner, was found buried in a hog pen on a Franklin area farm. News from Lincoln and Madison follows as courts juggle suspects and further hearings unfold.

Broommatox Neb Cole Peter Kreichbaum Nebraska Franklin Tooman Defonas Kreichbaum

Army beef supply discussed by war inquiry

Witness William W. Hill assails complaints about canned beef. he says it was lean dry and sometimes spoiled yet fit to eat when properly prepared. Refrigerated beef showed no chemical treatment but was overfed and partly cooked, hindering preservation. The commission seeks a Swift Beef hearing on Jan 4 as part of wartime supply scrutiny. Second Terre Haute fire victim dies. John Cherles among the dead as fire claims $1,000,000 in property.

Washinaton William W. Hill District of Columbia Volunteers Denby Hill Tampa Cubs Connor Miles War Commission Swift Beef Company of Chicago Terre Haute Terre Havre Ind John Cherles

Bryan at a Banquet in Lincoln Reflects on Policy

A Lincoln hotel banquet honored Colonel William J. Bryan with 250 admirers invited, except for Rep. Bailey of Texas. Bryan condemned colonial policy and praised fidelity to the Chicago platform, urging America’s mission. Kansas Gov. Johnson argued against trusts linked to tariffs. other speakers included Holcomb, Poynter, Manahan, Hitchcock, Ola ham, and Weaver.

Lincoln Des William J. Bryan Nebraska J. G. Johnson Kansas Holcomb W. A. Poynter James A. Manahan G. M. Hitchcock W. D. Olaham J. B. Weaver Iowa

Dr Miles Nervine Endorsed In Epidemic Hopeful Cure

Advertisements claim Dr Miles Nervine treats grip epidemics sweeping Boston New York Philadelphia Washington and Louisville. Testimonial from Eli Woodard Plymouth II describes relief after two doses and complete cure with continued use. Encourages purchase from druggists with guarantee and offer of a free booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.

Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Louisville Miles Eli Woodard Plymouth Dr. Miles Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana

Mrs Botkin Found Guilty of Murder in Dover Poison Plot

San Francisco woman Cordelia Botkin was convicted of first degree murder for sending poisoned candy to Mrs. John P. Dunning in Dover, Del. The jury sentenced her to life imprisonment. The trial revealed the package’s delivery led to two deaths and multiple illnesses among guests.

San Francisco Cindy Dover Del Mra Dunning Cordelia Botkin John P. Dunning Hosmer Carroll Cook Pennington Mrs. Dunning

Postpones Hearing on Coal Rites in Des Moines

Des Moines reports the state railway commissioners postponed until January 17 the hearing on coal rates. Iowa coal mine operators allege discrimination favoring Illinois coal at Iowa points. Indictments also issued for Johanna Hansen and the Landts on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder.

Des Motes Iowa Illinois Torizvo Johanna Hansen Frank Landt Julia Landt Emil Landt Randolph Reichman

Funeral of Senator Morrill Held in the Senate Chamber

The funeral for Senator Morrill occurred at noon in the senate chamber with Rev. Levitt officiating. The president, the cabinet, and diplomatic corps attended as public galleries filled with mourners. Remains to be interred in Montpelier, Vermont, under a joint committee led by Colonel Bright, departing by the Pennsylvania Railroad tomorrow.

Senator Wasnixaros Senator Morrill Senate Chamber Mr. Levitt All Souls’ Church Senate Morrill Vermont Colonel Bright Pannaylvania Montpelier

Dreyfus Rumor Reported as Paris Sends Word Home

Paris dispatch claims Dreyfus is en route to France despite denials. Porter's Cuba Porto Rico customs report due about Jan. 10. Fires erupt in Victoria B C and Hannibal Mo causing heavy losses. Hooley losses in company flotation. McKinley Philippines policy dispatched to Otis. Territorial roiling spans Cuba Ecuador Kentucky and rail wars in Wellston and Kingman.

Paris London News Dreyfus France Robert P. Porter Cuba Porto Rico Government Street Victoria B. C Ernest Terah Hooley McKinley United States Philippines General Otis Hannibal Bowman & Williamson Alfaro Ecuador Tuscan Carchi Quito Rivondeira Kentucky George Frazier John Stidborn Frazier Stidborn Wellston Columbus Hocking Valley Toledo Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Te Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Company Santiago Reina Mercedes Santiago Harbor Admiral Sampson Wichita and Western Railroad

Tragedy at Clare School District Aids Varying News

A district school near Clare, Illinois, became the scene of a fatal shooting when teacher May Thomas was killed by former suitor Harry Garway who then shot himself. The same issue notes a Davenport boxing event with Jimmy Barry and Caspar Leon, and other brief items on cattle king Walter M. Clark’s failure, Carlinville miners quitting, Bonapartist conference in London, Mormon missionaries, Iowa Minnesota line surveyors, Edith Longendyke's accidental shooting of her mother, and Santiago's White Wings parade observed by Congressman Bingham.

Harry Garway Milas May Thomas Claro, In Theo Cedar Rapids Davenport Sioux City Clare May Thomas Rock Island Misa Thomas Harry Garvey Thomas Bporta Jimmy Barry Patsy Fitzgerald Chicago Caspar Leon New York Barry Fitzgerald Leon Malachy Hogan Kid McCoy Santiago White Wings Santiago Street Department Alameda Avenue Bingham Wood

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