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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1898

Page

3

Tam Daily TRRGRaArH Evening News Summary

Tam Daily TRRGRaArH is published every evening except Sunday and provides the latest general news and market reports.

Tam Trrgraarh

Workmen Honored by Navy Secretary Long Edict

Secretary Long issued an order in the navy department condemning profanity in orders and urging foremen to treat workers with respect. He directed letters to foremen demanding respectful language, noting that decent treatment earns respect, boosts morale, and yields better service. He warned against abusing authority and argued that clothe with authority does not grant license to insult subordinates.

Long Navy Department

Senator Hanna Honored by All Classes in Cleveland Ohio

The greeting upon his return to Cleveland Ohio shows broad support across social groups. Citizens praise Hanna as a major employer who has not faced noted labor disputes and who has consistently treated workers well, contrasting with other employers.

Senator Hanna Cleveland Hanna

Governor Shaw’s direct speeches convey clear points

The speaker notes that Governor Shaw’s inaugural remarks require no interpreter. He goes straight to the issue, carries listeners along, and ends with a clear sense of his views on the topic. The passage emphasizes his plainspoken, direct style.

Governor Shaw

It Has been said that if a man does you an ill tire

A moral quip on ill turns and forgiveness notes that most men repay harm with lasting hatred, especially those bound by obligations yet harboring vengeance. The passage reflects on human grudges and the difficulty of forgiving perceived wrongs within social bonds.

Bin

Notice Fixes Dissolution of Anita Tribune Publishers

Vue frm of Myers and Richardson publishers of the Anita Tribune announced the dissolution with Mr Richardson retiring and Mr Myers continuing the business as sole operator.

Vue Frm Myers & Richardson Anita Tribune Richardson Myers

Legislature Opens, Focus Shifts to Business

The legislature is fully organized and moving into business matters. Optimism remains that lawmakers will sustain momentum and push through actions to completion.

Does the World Move and Change Our View of Progress

A reflective piece notes how daily advances in science and invention subtly reshape perception. It cites Charles J. Glidden using long distance telephone to conduct a bank meeting from Minneapolis, fifteen hundred miles away, illustrating rapid progress that once seemed supernatural. The essay contrasts past superstition with present understanding and urges readers to observe and grasp ongoing innovations.

Minneapolis Charles J. Glidden Traders National Bank Lowell Mass Glidden Bank of Mr. Glidden

Duty, industry, and honest work for young men

The text urges young men to avoid easy money schemes and seek work through effort and perseverance. It emphasizes using muscle and brain to earn an honest living, valuing civility and industry, and building personal capital through steady, beneficial labor even without immediate payoffs.

Western banks swell as confidence returns after political shift

The St Louis Globe Democrat notes abundant money in western banks driven by restored financial confidence after the overthrow of the Bryanites and Republican rise. Safe deposits and cash from panic-era vaults flow into banks, boosting trade and grain prices, letting farmers pay debts and accumulate surplus.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat West

States of Kansas and Nebraska Benefit From Great Crops

The states enjoy extensive free advertising due to large harvests and high prices, helping farmers reduce debt. Kansans traveling East reportedly register as locals to avoid upfront hotel charges, with the prospect that continued crops and prices will improve their finances in coming years.

Kansas Nebraska

Ecogony and the Balance of Public Expenditure

The piece argues for prudent public spending that combines efficiency with performance. It warns against extremes of extravagance and excessive parsimony, urging honesty and sound judgment to avoid crippling government services while keeping property and improvements in good condition.

The Value of Elders Advice to Youth in Business and Life

The piece argues older men possess experience that could aid young people entering business and social life. It notes youth are ambitious confident and independent and may ignore elder guidance. It warns ignoring bad advice leads to labor and disappointment, while listening could save time effort and trouble.

Populists Gather in St Louis for Debates on Independence

The populist national committee meets in St Louis with Geo F Washburn of Boston urging the party to break from the Democrats and run independently. Nashville founders created the current organization. A spring convention may be called to decide on fusion or own candidates.

St. Louis National Committee Geo. F. Washburn Boston Nashville

Courage and restraint in newspaper conduct

The Webster City Freeman argues that attacking rivals shows neither courage nor independence. Refraining from responding to attacks with cool, earnest fairness requires nerve and common sense. True strength lies in resisting the urge to strike back.

Tue Webster City Freeman

Baker Named to Eight Committees in Speaker Fun Plan

Speaker Fun announces house committee assignments with Representative Baker of this county placed on eight panels including Insurance Mines and Mining Animal Industry Pardons Industrial Schools Representative Districts Hospitals for Insane and Judicial Districts. The senate committees await selection with Dr Emmert expected to gain appointments as well.

Fun Baker Senate Emmert

Stockholders to consider large gala bond issue in Chicago

The stockholders of the C. RL & P. railway will meet in Chicago next month to determine whether they shall issue a hundred million dollars in gala bonds at 5 per cent interest, running one hundred years, for refunding obligations and acquiring other property.

C. RL & P. Railway Chicago Times-Republican

N N Jones Re-elected Warden by Acclamation at Ft Madison

N N Jones was elected to a third term as warden of the Ft Madison penitentiary last week by acclamation, which affirms faithfulness and efficiency. No one would blame him if he wears a new hat on his next Atlantic visit.

N.N. Jones Ft. Madison Penitentiary N.N Atlantic

Editorial clash over board of supervisors and gambling warning

A column rebuts Bro Gardner’s attacks on the board of supervisors, noting that all members, including McGovern, fulfill duties and that the legislature influenced the recent claims list. It argues the board is economical and capable without Gardner’s influence. The piece then warns against gambling, describing its hidden dangers and urging parental vigilance.

Republicans hail Hanna victory amid party betrayal in Ohio

The Iowa Republicans commend Mark Hanna for defeating treachery within his party in Ohio. Some self-styled Republicans have betrayed the people who elected them and the man who helped win the victory, a betrayal that will lead to their defeat and humiliation, swiftly proven in this case.

Iowa Mark Hanna Ohio

Senate assigns Emmert to four committees

The Senate committees have been announced and Senator Emmert has a place upon Railroads Insurance Mines and Mining Public Health Pharmacy and Commerce. This marks a strong showing for a new member and suggests he may rise in influence.

Senate Emmert Public Health

Democrats' Whale Act Against Bryan Spurs West Alarm

Reports from various regions show Democrats attacking William Jennings Bryan and his doctrine, with spewing criticism at every opportunity. The movement appears widespread and worries Bryan and allies in the West as Populists already distance themselves.

Mr. Bryan

Navy Southward to Dry Portu for Gulf Evolutions

The North American squadron has moved south to Dry Portu for evolutions in the gulf. Vessels include the New York Massachusetts Iowa and other craft. they could reach Havana quickly if required for action at Cuba.

Gulf New York Massachusetts Iowa Cuba Havana

Queen’s Dog Fined For Crossing London Bridge Unmuzzled

The queen paid a fine after her dog was led across London Bridge without a muzzle. A magistrate ruled a queen’s dog bite is as dangerous as that of a common cur, underscoring equal liability under the law.

England London Bridge

Inaugural Message of Governor Shaw Deemed Clear

Democratic papers concur that Shaw's inaugural message is a highly capable document. They understand his stance as pro sound money, not a free silver advocate, and find his positions on all topics plainly stated.

Shaw

Presiment Doug Lands in San Francisco for Annex Treaty Debate

Hawaii official Presiment Doug has arrived in the United States to monitor the annexation matter. He landed in San Francisco on Sunday and notes the treaty will be brought to the senate this week for debate and possible action.

Presiment Doug Hawaii San Francisco Senate

Mr Bryan contemplates new daily to advocate free silver

RuMax reports Mr Bryan contemplates starting a great daily paper to advocate free silver. If he proceeds, he will likely use funds he has been pulling from his followers over the past year.

RuMax Bryan

Ohio Politicians React to Hanna Backlash in 1896 Fight

The piece argues that small politicians rushed to distance themselves from Hanna to protect ambitions, while acknowledging Hanna's popularity. It claims their attempt to undermine him failed, noting the cross state impact as both parties joined the cry against Hanna after his 1896 victory.

Ohio Hanna Hannah

Galveston Port's Grain Blockade Shuts Ships from Loading

Galveston grows as a shipping hub with a wheat blockade due to lack of vessels. About 400 grain cars sit on the wharves and 1000 plus remain in yards and warehouses. Seventy steamers were in port on November 1, but only nine awaited this week. Cotton shipments are rising as northern rail links improve.

Galveston

Populists of St Louis adopt guiding code for next campaign

The St Louis populists unveil a platform featuring absolute paper money tied to national commodities, free silver coinage at 16 to 1, government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, and government lending to citizens. Critics call these schemes impractical rallying cries, noting a return to earlier aims diverted by the Bryan movement.

St. Louis United States Bryan

Prediction warns 250000 may head to Klondyke spring

The piece predicts about 250000 people will travel to the Klondyke country in spring and argues that at least 225000 will be worse off after a short stay than if they had stayed home. It urges any prospective traveler to study the risks carefully before starting and to not go.

Klondyke

Farmers debate silver standard and crop sales value

The text notes that last year the U S took 573 million dollars in British gold, while Mr. Bryan urged farmers to switch to silver as the standard and to sell crops for it. Farmers will study before changing from a 100 cent dollar to a 950 cent system in exchange.

United States Great Britain Mr. Bryan

Tin plate production beats old claims in U S factories

The speaker recalls a Democrat once saying tin plate could not be manufactured here. He notes last year’s tin plate output rose 45 percent from 1906 and four fifths of domestic tin plate was made in American factories.

United States

Drake's Message to Legislature Praised as Able and Broad

Governor Drake sent a long, capable message to the legislature praising its breadth. He notes most recommendations are good and reflects careful consideration of state interests, while acknowledging some points may elicit differing opinions.

Calamity howlers protest wage gaps in mills

A rumor of demoralized workers, the piece notes howling over small wage cuts in eastern cotton mills while fearing attention to the low wages in southern mills. It frames labor discontent as faint, tentative protests rather than loud strikes.

Ohio Politicians Learn Public Opinion Shapes Action

Ohio lawmakers face growing pressure as public sentiment shifts influence on policy and decisions. Voters show increased willingness to push back against officials who ignore expressed will, signaling consequence for countering public views.

McKinley Names Ed Conger Minister to China

President McKinley chose Maj. Ed Conger to fill the role of minister to China. The selection is seen as deserving and safe, with McKinley making no mistake in appointing him for the post.

McKinley Iowa China Maj. Ed. Conger

Iowa Could Field 250000 Men Yet Still Farm and Trade

Iowa could easily field an army of 250000 men and still have a strong force left for farming and business. The state is large and populous with many residents capable of military service.

Iowa

Ambiguous senate race spawns mockery then claim of vote buying

The passage notes humor among poll supporters as Hanna appeared defeated, shifts to laughter during a heated contest, and then disbelief when Hanna won a majority. It questions potential vote buying and asks who Hanna allegedly paid, reflecting partisan sniping.

Cuba Tensions Rise as War Vessels Readied for Havana Harbor

Reports indicate Cuba unrest with rioting in Havana while warships receive orders to be in roude viasa and sail at a moment's notice. The government signals deterrence but vows no foolishness amid growing tension.

Cuba Havana Viasa

Prophets of Hanna Loss Seen as Provoking Regret

Ann O Myers James Ross and R M Ditty warned the public that Marcus Hanna would not be elected by the legislature. By now they likely view themselves as failures for such predictions and wish they had spoken less boldly.

Ann O. Myers James Ross R. M. Ditty Marcus Hanna

Governor BusiNacy Inauguration As Political Funeral

The article notes that Hanna's elected term expires amid political shifts. It portrays Governor BusiNacy’s inauguration as a political funeral, with pallbearers lingering in the graveyard, symbolizing defeated opponents and their fading influence.

BusiNecy

Chinatown strike turns violent as Chinese workers attacked

In New York on January 15 a strike by laundry workers led to a protest at Chinatown’s Tom Lee hall. Over 1,000 demonstrators, including women and girls, marched with a large red banner reading We are fighting for bread. Separately, about 60 assailants assaulted Chinese workers outside Jacob Bitterman’s Walker Street laundry, clubbing many with injuries. police rescued the workers and arrested two attackers.

New York Jacob Bitterman Walker Street Tom Lee Chinatown Atrikera

Rockefeller as a Witness in Penn Railroad Rate Case

William Rockefeller of Standard Oil testified in the United States circuit court in the Despeaux versus Pennsylvania Railroad suit over alleged discriminatory oil rates in 1831 1882 and 1883. He described a 1877 agreement with Thomas A Scott ensuring Standard Oil a five year commission on crude shipments if 8 million barrels were moved yearly, and stated he believed the company secured the lowest possible rate.

Rockefeller Thomas A. Scott Pennsylvania Railroad

Populists to Test Referendum Vote Details

Populists in Louis outline a referendum plan voting by rank and file. Questions ask for a national convention date between July 4, 184, May 26, 1899, or February 22, 1900. Ballots mirror Australian tickets and are to be polled by local committees and Populist press. Tuetgert Testimony Finished in Luetgert murder case after long cross examination.

Louis Popuiliata

Miss Morton Comes Out at Fifth Avenue Dance

New York social news reports Levi P. Morton and his wife hosting a debut dance at 641 Fifth Avenue to present Alice Morton, fourth of their five daughters, to society guests last night.

Miss Morton New York Levi P. Morton Alice

Miss Frances Willard Arrives in New York for Temperance Work

Miss Frances B. Willard of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union arrived in New York City on January 15 and will stay several weeks to oversee temperance activities.

Willard New York Frances B. Willard

Hanna Leaves for Washington on Hawaiian Treaty Move

Senator Hanna departed for Washington at 1 p m yesterday after a sudden message urging his presence. Report says the Hawaiian treaty will be taken up this week and his attendance was desired to address the measure.

Hawai Washington Ciiverano Hanna

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