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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1896
Page
2
Iowa Republicans pledge support for William B. Allison for U S president with a fifth senate term. Des Moines caucus lauds his record while confirming him as the Republican nominee. Legislature adopts code revision plan and sets committees for state institutional visits.
A list of Iowa and neighboring state appointments includes Conaway as state printer, Lara Young as state binder, N. N. Jones as warden of the Fort Madison penitentiary, and P. W. Madden as warden at Anamoosa. Madden faced opposition only in his race, receiving 4 votes with 19 and 20 scattering for others.
Secretary Morton testified before the senate agriculture committee about not purchasing seeds as usual last year. He cited high bids including a $1.28 per pound seed price and defended the decision amid party debate on paternalism and farmers’ needs. He blamed abuses like seed sales to second hand stores and noted the seed division had disappeared.
New York Jan 16 The bond syndicate that backed the $100000000 gold loan has dissolved J P Morgan Co sent circulars to government bond holders releasing them from pro rata commitments and offering 4 percent bonds instead The move cites a mandatory all or none bid and notes Morgan would not bid under current conditions unless the Treasury stressed public response to the loan.
Washington Jan 16 Senator Mills delivered a pointed yet dignified finance speech criticizing the president and secretary of the treasury while defending presidential policy. Senator Peffer urged against bonds and in favor of silver tonnage. Mr Pugh signaled a Monday vote aim to require government obligations be paid in silver or gold. Pension debate in the House saw sharp exchanges over administration veterans policy and claims of executive overreach regarding the Wilson bill. Postmasters confirmed in multiple states include Kernberg in San Bern, Conrady in Esira, and McDowell in Highlands. Arizona admission bill discussed in committee, with Delegate Murphy detailing reasons for statehood. English Earl Reginald Windsor Hackville dies in London at age 99.
The Utah caucus named Arthur Brown and Frank J. Cannon as the Republican nominees for the U S Senate amid strong opinions. Critics call the choice a trick and bad faith, while Cannon and Brown are profiled with life histories. The piece notes Brown's Michigan origins, schooling, law career, and Salt Lake practice, and Cannon's Utah roots, printing work, and political activity, alongside Manitoba school law election results and Western mining tensions.
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