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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1897
Page
4
The Weekly Telegraph edited by Ayres and Hollowell publishes every evening except Sunday. It promises the latest general news and market reports per year and per month with a 4 0 0 rate notation.
A column riffs on political and social themes of the time. It mocks Kansas state affairs and Nebraska party feuds, taunts Altgeld pardons, questions gold and silver production shifts, and jokes about inauguration customs and McKinley. It ends with a jab at those who fear impending disaster.
The article debates which Jackson Democrats best represent the country’s principles and welfare. It notes uncertainty about who truly embodies the right brand and suggests the public would decide which faction most closely upholds national interests, even if the two branches disagree.
The man turned down a $25 offer from Seigle, Cooper & Co, chasing a grand vision of public speaking. His ambition outpaced judgment, and the dreamed platform sway over large audiences proved illusory as the lucrative pay faded to a mere dream.
The author notes that global money supply is swelling due to annual gold output, with the United States contributing about a quarter of total gold entering trade. Production is outpacing population growth, yet some still deny that money, especially gold, is increasing.
A critical missive questions the current party identity amid shifts since the Des Moines conference. It weighs whether populists have become Democrats or free silver Democrats turned populist, noting Weaver and Debs and Coxey as outside the family and pondering General Weaver’s readiness to adopt any label.
Comptroller Eckles comments on the country’s credit system amid fear and bank reserves. He notes that hoarding money hurts production and wages, while cautious lending slows commerce. He argues confidence affects business and that the situation is improving, with loan activity resuming after the election.
A national conference in Detroit with delegates from twenty eight states discussed uniform laws for commercial paper and marriage and divorce. A sub committee is drafting a bill to be submitted to state legislatures. Advocates say uniform laws would reduce lawsuits and expenses from interstate ambiguity.
The Gate City warns that fear and unwarranted bank runs injure solvent banks and paralyze business. Depositors lose interest and security, risking widespread failures if public faith is not maintained. It argues trust is essential to banking as it is to the soul.
The text argues that bank failures due to poor management do not prove overall economic improvement or decline, likening them to a reckless individual in any business. It suggests honest enterprises gradually improve, even if progress is slow.
Revort states that 122 lynchings occurred in the Southern states in 1806 and adds that actions have only begun against those he deems deserving hanging.
An editorial era argument on relief to the poor, urging prudent distribution by honest officers. It condemns chronic applicants and non taxpayers while praising relief committees and churches to identify truly deserving cases. It warns against empty resolutions and stresses steady, sincere work over grand statements.
A Washington gathering described as one of the season’s most elaborate featured Senator Stewart and about 800 attendees, including ambassadors from Britain France Brazil and Spain. The crowd, labeled as a “poor working man” gathering, sparked questions about who financed the event and how it influenced voting.
An editorial advocates raising and manufacturing locally to meet national needs. It warns against overindulgence and costly habits, urging families to curb desires and avoid burdening children with debt. The piece argues prudent spending strengthens prosperity during hard times.
If reports are true, Spain has sent over 200000 soldiers to Cuba to quell the rebellion, yet far from the best information available shows no more than about 33333 in the Cuban army. Spanish troops are said to be well equipped while insurgents lack arms and artillery, yet the Spanish have failed to engage large enemy forces. The piece argues that fighting for liberty may influence outcomes.
The text warns familiar readers that socialism could become a menace here as in other nations. It references a recent campaign as a warning and urges constant vigilance to prevent the disease from gaining a foothold and threatening peace and stability.
The annual report of the English postal savings system shows strong results with many small deposits. The concept is widely discussed here and likely to be presented to Congress soon. It would offer four safe ways for small savings at low interest, protecting funds for poorer people as the country ages.
QuirE a number of women of Marshalltown joined in a letter to Judge Hindman asking him to sign a petition and use his influence to secure a pardon for a lecherous man convicted of attempting to rape a nine year old girl. The judge was indignant and said the letter was not worthy of a reply.
The Humbolt County treasurer is $20,000 short, with an explanation tied to gambling speculation. The text argues bond issues should drop a county officer’s surety if gambling is found, and urges a law to end a public funds handler’s term if he uses funds for private business or speculation.
The Iowa legislature to convene in Des Moines on January 19 may avoid a new campaign of rhetoric if members proceed to business. Some will speak to show constituents their fitness for renomination, while politicians nationwide push for appointive offices amid a frenzied scramble.
Senator Wolcott remains in favor of silver and is expected to organize both branches of Colorado’s legislature. Denver papers report his growing influence as he works toward an international silver agreement, likely outweighing critics who walked out of the St. Louis convention.
ALL Towans will be glad to know that Senator Allison has fully recovered and has gone to Washington to assume his duties in the senate. He visited McKinley on the way and will remain Iowa's senator, not a cabinet member. He begins his fifth term on March 4 as a leading, long trained statesman.
A THR report notes Smithsonian officials proposed gifting a life size Sioux war chief statue to the Sultan of Turkey. The item would supposedly help ease diplomatic tensions, with a provocative suggestion of delivering a real Sioux chief with a tomahawk and a traditional binding as leverage.
A call to closely protect and boost the merchant marine capacity, aiming to expand Pacific trade capture as Japan progresses. Emphasis on reviving domestic shipbuilding as a valuable industry to prevent losing strategic advantage and economic strength.
The passage argues that a contented, passive populace yields stagnation. It urges energetic individuals with means to avoid quiet settling and to actively drive progress, asserting that only the active man can give life to the community and prevent inanimation.
After holiday visits, lawmakers have cooled on wartime rhetoric. Their time at home reportedly inspired progress and persuaded constituents that they should sharpen focus and proceed with business promptly.
Sunday report describes Cuban troops defeating five hundred Spanish horsemen near Pinar del Rio, seizing camp supplies and ammunition. Weyler proclaims peace and claims no insurgents remain in the province.
The Cumberland Courier has sold to Mr. Palmer of the Banner. The deal is praised as good for the Banner and for Cumberland, arguing a single strong paper sustains the town and will allow better work and living prospects for local journalism.
The Japanese government has closed a deal with American shipyards for two steel cruisers. One vessel will go to Cramps and the other to Union Iron Works in San Francisco. Japan selects top builders for efficiency and quality.
The passage notes December showing no rise in the government deficit and suggests giving the administration credit for this outcome. It emphasizes national unity around the achievement and acknowledges limited progress.
A fragmented note uses timber metaphor stating Illinois struggles selecting a timber for a United States senator and suggests Iona could lend wood that will not crack or warp in seasoning.
Representative believes he will explain his Cuban ventures upon return and notes the journey was rough yet potentially productive if any new facts emerged. The exchange hints at ongoing inquiries and forthcoming disclosures.
The author claims President McKinley should appoint a capable envoy to England to argue that Bayard does not represent American statesmen. The remark asserts this can be easily accomplished.
McKinley has a surplus on his hands now before he steps into office but it is a surplus of cabinet material. He has begun to sort it out and will soon reduce the pile to working dimensions.
The commander in chief states that when Cubans show up in Pinar del Rio he withdraws from the province and, once in Havana, reports everything to be quiet despite ongoing disturbances in the countryside.
It states Grover will leave in two months and McKinley will take his place, with the outcome described as already well assured. The tone projects a forthcoming cabinet change and confidence in its quality.
After Corbett and Fitzsimmons agreed to fight, speculation grows that they should choose Cuba as the venue with Weyler as referee to boost interest.
The Ways and Means Committee continues hearings with representatives from various business branches presenting ideas for tariff schedules. Parliament debate focuses on duty levels, market impact, and industry protection. Stakeholders urge targeted protections and revenue balance to support domestic growth.
Deputy Sheriff Long of Avoca escorted Lemuel Joliff an insane patient toward Clavinda. Joliff, once baker for C. W. Harris, reportedly became unhinged after the loss from a bank failure at Atlantic.
Miss Lizzie Tanner of Noble township and John Frank Jr. wed last Tuesday evening at seven at the brides parents home with Rev. Hart officiating. Afterward guests shared a feast. Myrtle A Low and James F Low also married Sunday January 10 at the home of L M Soper and wife with Rev. W E Stanley officiating. Relatives and friends sent best wishes for happiness and prosperity to the couples. A torpid liver note ends with an ad for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
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