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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1896
Page
6
Veeabies four per year and one hundred per month appear in a fragmented notice. Telegraph is published every evening except Sunday, delivering the latest general news and market reports to readers.
For Vice President GARRET A. HOBART of New Jersey on the Congressional ticket For Congressman Ninth District HON A L HAGER of Adair county For Clerk A M CONVILL of Atlantic For Supervisor Fifth District D B FRINK of Cumberland
The Iowa congressional convention adjourned after 89 ballots with Hager gaining the nomination on a cascade of county actions. Cass shifted its votes to Hager, Montgomery cast first for the victor, and the final tally made Hager the unanimous choice while Curtis remained a steady ally. The district committee was named with representatives from Adair Audubon Cass Guthrie Harrison Mills Pottawattamie Shelby.
The piece notes Democrats seek a viable candidate to defeat Hager this year while deriding bolters and praising McKinley and Hobart. It mentions Teller, Boies, and a favorable view of Hager’s renomination, with speculation on Weaver possibly contesting the seat this fall.
McKistey asserts that United States money in all forms must be as good as the best worldwide and current at full face value both at home and counted at par in every major commercial center. He says this republican doctrine will be endorsed by every true American.
A Democratic observer notes strong reception for short forceful speeches at the congressional convention in Council Bluffs. Delegates returned home with enthusiasm, described as a love feast for the party and a hopeful sign for the coming campaign.
The piece argues that the free silver policy benefits mine owners and bullion speculators while harming farmers and workers. It mocks forcing government payment for silver as if it were grain, notes farmers would lose money, and says the policy would double value without cost, effectively robbing consumers.
A Colorado mine owner argued Western gold output will soon outpace silver, with silver bullion profits at current prices. He warned free silver incentives could push silver into circulation, drive gold to a premium, and benefit mine owners while disadvantaging producers and laborers in a broader regional clash between mining interests and farmers and businesses.
A ciphered political verse laments money shortages and rising deficits, blaming Grover Cleveland era policies and calling the public to demand "good coins" and protectionism. It clips a Sioux City Journal reminder about Maj McKinley and notes Democratic disarray on tariffs and prosperity.
The editorial quotes the Silverites demanding a government bounty of 47 cents for every 50 cents of silver produced. It argues that mine owners favor the tax while prairie land owners, who would bear the tax burden, should weigh the impact before voting.
The Cass county team struggled to move the Curtis wagon across the West Botna bottoms and stalled in a dead lock. When they hitched the big Hager wagon, the C B faithful rallied and advanced. Montgomery leaders hurry to safety but are capable once underway. The Democratic circus in Chicago next week features acrobats and ringmaster Altgeld with a fresh whip. Animals arrive Sunday night and the two ring show will open, uncertain how it will end.
The Dubuque Herald endorses Horace Boies for president endorsing his silver policy. It claims Boies favors 16 to 1 coinage and criticizes claims he is money conservative. The piece notes the paper’s stance regardless of Democratic uncertainty.
The socialist party polled votes across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania in the latest state elections. They plan a July 4 national convention in New York City to nominate a candidate, aiming for 150000 votes and a protest against nationality laws. Senator Kyle notes western populists and some in his state are socialists, suggesting the New York ticket could draw attention west of the Alleghenies.
The article satirically notes the chaotic Democratic gathering in Chicago, mixing references to Bland Boies and Tillman with Iowa's Ninth District representative Genuna. It comments on anticipated Native roosters and contrasts GOP voters' stance on four more years of Democratic rule and free silver, praising the Kansas City Journal for its silver-supporting stance.
Many Democrats prepare to accept the convention outcome while some oppose a party led by anarchist-tinged Gov. Altgeld. Boies appears ready to bow to him for a nominal presidential nomination, despite discontent.
A woman issues a boxing challenge to Corbett, arguing that as lawmen broaden the arena of pugilism she must defend the ground women have long held. She urges Jim to accept the challenge or yield the belt.
The speaker notes several gentlemen with the regular Democratic label ready to be named atop the Chicago ticket, while Mr Teller must return to St Louis to begin anew. By then the populists may resist surrendering to a switch from the old party.
The Ames Intelligencer names Hon. E. H. Conger of Des Moines as a candidate for presidential elector at large. The county Republicans endorse his record and fitness. The elector role is largely honorary but requires active campaign participation and trusted rhetoric.
A public statement argues againstFree silver and for maintaining current money as legal tender. It asserts Republicans favor a full gold standard but that is a misrepresentation. The text warns against retiring any dollars and supports keeping gold, silver, and paper in circulation as is.
Two years ago Chicago faced mob rule with disrupted commerce delayed mails and murders. President Cleveland ordered troops to restore order and was praised, except by Gov Altgeld. Now Altgeld leads the Chicago Democratic convention as party boss, prompting questions from Democrats and Americans about his influence.
Four years ago farmers producers and laboring men were deceived by the democrats to forsake the party and vote for Cleveland. Republicans say the predicted consequences have come to pass and harm all, especially producers laborers and business men, who now face the failed relief efforts and an experimental scheme of free coinage of silver.
Residents argue against further reforms, insisting on returning to a sound, stable basis. They emphasize the need for reliability and continuity, rejecting ongoing experiments and policies that disrupt daily life.
D W Watson of Griswold introduces a condensation titled Best Fifty Books of the Greatest Authors. The work covers about one hundred thousand pages over a thousand years and aims to elevate readers’ literary conversation. Published by Matthews-Northup Co Buffalo NY.
Ceremony in Monroe Park Richmond marked by a parade of veterans many in frail health, Mrs Davis present in an open carriage, and Masonic rites as the cornerstone for a Jefferson Davis monument was laid amid cheers and Confederate flag displays. The event reflected enduring Southern memory and ceremonial pageantry.
July 3. Three circulars issue by the Qmala railway name H Burt as general manager of the line replacing E W Winter. George W Bidwell elevated to general manager of Fremont Elkorn and Missouri Valley railroad replacing Burt. Bidwell also named general manager of the Sioux and Pacific Railway company.
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