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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1898
Page
3
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Warnings from the Engineering and Mining Journal warn readers about the Klondyke gold rush. The piece cites uncertain gold yield, many marginal claims, and extreme travel dangers. It urges caution, recommends Colorado or China as safer gold fields, and advises families stay home while considering such a voyage.
The governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house appear ready to proceed without delay as subordinates and committee chairmen are nearly all chosen. Once the machinery is in place, it should move to serious business, not show, and when work is finished, adjourn promptly.
The agricultural department bulletin shows Iowa’s live stock value lags 20 percent behind the combined value of Penn sylvania New Jersey Maryland Delaware Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina. It notes ample room and feed exist for expanding livestock beyond current levels.
A Philadelphia dispatch notes strong demand for $20 gold pieces. The report adds that demand is high locally, with buyers seeking the same gold coins in the city as reported across the region.
E C Ames of Jim lco Mexico argues railroad pay in Mexico is poor compared with U S wages and warns workers against moving to southwestern states. He cites costs of living, shoes and tobacco, and asserts Mexico’s improvement hinges on gold standard and Anglo Saxon influence, not silver.
The French chamber passed a 50 to 180 percent pork and lard import duty. A new U.S. congress bill would allow presidential action to raise duties on imports from nations that hit U S industries, with notice to Congress. If France maintains barriers, the text argues Americans can live without French goods and the market for French pork and lard may shrink.
The speaker argues for Towa as an ideal regional center, citing access to east west and southern markets, nearby lumber, coal and building stone, rich agriculture, and improving rail connections. Atlantic may not be Chicago, but with foresight this area could become an important trade town.
The consulary service in foreign ports is vital and the current administration is pushing to improve efficiency beyond the prior regime. Appointees should show good judgment broad ideas and diligence in duties. Too many seek the posts for leisure and travel rather than service.
CHAmak WaALsH, former Free Silver chair in Iowa and secretary of the national committee, is reported to lead a gold mining company. If his track record applies, the stock may be slow to sell and investor confidence in the venture could be cautious.
The text notes a surplus of politicians whose market value has fallen and some have become worthless. It claims overvaluation caused declines and critiques fat offices hindering others from serving, urging a chance for new leadership.
The December 1897 minting produced 1,604,320 silver dollars. The commentary argues the administration allowed robust use of silver, keeping the dollar strong and noting a monthly increase exceeding a million units, signaling healthy demand for the white metal.
The commissioner is steady at work on reciprocity matters, aiming for a fair business outcome. He indicates he will ensure others do not gain an unfair advantage and will push for balanced terms.
Mk Bryan returns to Jughomie as officials weigh if his Mexico visit marks the campaign’s end or a lead into the next cycle. The move creates uncertainty over timing and political strategy, with local observers watching for signals.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports the Chicago Times-Herald’s note on a monetary commission finding. It discusses repeal of the state bank note tax and the possibility of issuing circulating notes backed by bank assets. It cites Democratic calls since the war and asks leaders West Corkrill Jones Morgan Bailey Richardson McMillan for their views on a safeguarded system similar to prewar practices.
Representative Clark introduces a congressional bill to fix the gold dollar as the only value unit and limit treasury notes to five or ten dollars, with smaller notes recalled and silver dollars used for change. The writer argues replacing one and two dollar notes would boost silver circulation without burdening the public and suggests setting the denomination at five dollars.
The piece argues that popocratic papers crow about Massachusetts wage reductions yet omit that southern cotton mills, dominating raw material, pay workers less than eastern mills even after cuts. It questions why southern mill owners aren’t blamed and suggests workers fear striking against their own brethren.
After touring Mexico and meeting leaders, Bryan may pick a fresh subject for a speech to energize his base. If his district’s populists gain influence in Congress, the old refrain could fade as his rhetoric gains a renewed edge.
A fragment discusses how democracy and public sentiment toward the national treasury could improve conditions by January 1, 1808. It reflects on the potential healthy effects of declaring a gold standard and its impact on public finances and treasury stability.
A historical note asserting that when Republicans held power, their approach to business repeatedly followed a persistent pattern, suggesting lessons from the past are not clearly conveyed or accepted.
The speaker argues that industrial progress flourishes under Republicans while Democratic rule brings stagnation, panic, and debt. He contends Democrats dismantle successes, disperse surpluses, and hurt public welfare. urges voters to learn from past errors to prevent further decline.
Secretary Gage, a practical man of affairs in finance, tells the country that the outlook for prosperity is encouraging. He notes a favorable trade balance for the United States, resumed business vigor, regained capital confidence, and expects continued improvement in the coming year due to healthy conditions and investor activity.
The nation should expand and modernize its navy to maintain its standing among world powers. The author argues for reasonable appropriations, aims to deter conflicts, and stresses readiness without seeking war. Emphasis is on enhancing enough ships to protect national rights and honor against any potential aggressor.
Women suffragists across the state actively canvass for a petition to submit the suffrage question to voters while an Illinois women’s group issues a circular opposing the movement. The paradox shows stronger opposition from within the sex than from men.
The 1897 year is described as a debt paying year with strong western performance. It predicts 1888 as an investment year, with funds paid on debts borrowed or invested by owners or agents. Many new enterprises are expected and industries now small will be enlarged, boosting capacity.
Railroad managers report renewed activity in the freight business but struggle to maintain rates amid ongoing cuts. Prospects suggest more rate pressure soon, with competition likely to erode margins until lines meet to set new figures.
European dressmakers mourn the Dingley tariff’s near ban on exporting ladies dress goods and dresses to the United States, while American dressmakers remain hopeful, signaling a shift in global trade dynamics and domestic industry prospects.
An editorial citing Bryan’s claim of no improvement in eighteen months contrasts with The New York Journal’s praise for trade growth and currency stability. It notes a strong export surge in the past year, mortgage debt relief in the West, and calls for Democratic party honesty amid tariff debates, praising Republican influence.
The article praises the current administration for settling the Union Pacific debt in full, contrasting it with Democratic handling. It asserts the claim was collected without loss and without market disruption, framing the government’s approach as businesslike and protective of public rights. It claims other government dealings follow the same prudent, people-centered method.
The December treasury report shows Republicans in power and a public debt reduction of 810,114,899 for the first time in five years. The change ends the regular deficits that characterized Cleveland’s last term, highlighting a more debt paying approach versus the prior democratic policy.
Neably reports 16 million bushels of corn exported to foreign ports last week, 6 million more than the previous year. Higher wheat prices boost corn use as food, creating demand for another American grain once exported in smaller amounts. The heavy export is likely to push corn prices up soon.
Colora no has produced about 22 million dollars in gold in the past year, while some free silver advocates lament the death of free silver coinage. The article notes this might exceed the output of any other state by roughly 2 million dollars, as officials clamor for silver while the public pursues gold.
The piece argues the Ohio Republican failure to elect a Republican senator would be their fault. It notes Flanna as the convention nominee who aided last year’s campaign and warns against turning on him as ungenerous.
Populists and Democrats debate fusion with greater populist opposition this year. fusion effort is less likely now than last year as populists who joined Democrats lost ground or were wiped out in some localities, indicating weaker combined strength.
England would rely more on American strength than language for joint action in China. She does not recall which language the United States used in 1861 during its own troubles, and sees no need to involve itself in a controversy better avoided.
Tuosu emphasizes finances and currency reform, urging study of the commission’s report for reliable data and clear explanations of currency forms, legislation, and the standard story. The commission’s recommendations are expected to influence future legislation significantly.
The writer notes that anxious travelers who hoped to reach the Klondyke region last fall may feel content as they stay by a warm fire while reading that temperatures there range from 50 to 70 degrees below zero. If not satisfied, they should depart soon to reach the area when mosquitos thaw and business resumes.
Two large woolen mills at Leicester Massachusetts on the first of the year voluntarily advanced the wages of their operatives ten per cent but this is a scrap of news you will not find in populistic papers. They keep track of reductions but do not look after increases.
In a heated exchange Governor Bustine predicts regret as Mark Hanna looms over his rival Bushnell. Hanna faces possible defeat in the race for United States senator, while Bushnell is described as a doomed contender in the contest.
A left handed admission by Brother Gardner shows he does not publish accounts of rising workmen wages yet he defends himself by retorting you’re another. The exchange highlights tensions over wage reporting within the labor movement and accountability in financial disclosures.
A dyspeptic description of indigestion is followed by a promotion for Shaker Digestive Cordial. The ad claims the product relieves all indigestion symptoms with a simple natural method, emphasizes its vegetable composition, and notes the price from cents to a dollar per bottle.
Washington January 4 Among those admitted to practice in the supreme court today was Hono William R Morrison longtime chairman of the interstate commerce commission who now resumes law practice after his term expired Also noted New York society scene and mining department plans from Denver Temple Cup Returned to Donor in Pirrsburg with gift to Duquesne club
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