Atlantic News Highlights Local Social and Weather Notes
A roundup of Atlantic visitors and residents includes Clint Black Ada Black Gertrude Both and Ethel Livingston visiting family and shopping. Reports from Bear Grove and Griswold note visits and illnesses. Local events mention C. E. society picnic at the lake, a basket picnic July 27 at H. Battersby’s, and church services shifting to evening. A tree-swing purchase and a swimming mishap at the quarry are also noted along with small-town gossip and smiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Livingston
Atlantic
G. Edwin Link
Omaha
Florence Rowell
Cumberland
Mattie Craig
W. H. Bailey
Geo, Carr
Milton Funk
Miss Jones
Arkansas
Edlan Hopley
J.C. Livingston
Richard Smith
John Rupert
Bear Grove
C. E. Society of the Presbyterian Church of Atlantic
Grace McElroy
Avoca
Linda Black
John Black
Griswold
Moon Sightings and Charity Supper at Masonic Hall
A damp evening social at the Masonic hall raised about 15 dollars. Rev Stahl used a powerful four inch telescope, giving each supper attendee a free moon pass. Monday night drew a large crowd as the event continued with the telescope showing objects seven to ten miles away. a wind mill name could be read three miles away. Also noted is a Jewish Chautauqua meeting in Atlantic City with addresses by Hayes, Berkowitz, and G bamberger, and a lecture by Simon Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Stahl
Stubi
Battersby
Jewish Chautanyqua
Atlantic Orry
N.J
National
Jewish Chautauqua Association
Mr. Hayes
New York
B. Berkowitz
Philadelphia
G. Bamberger
Chicago
Simon Wolf
William H. Peake dies original Swiss bellringer
Telegrams report Peake a renowned Swiss bellringer is dead. Other items note Dewey home fund reached 13608 dollars, coal miners in Du Bois Pa settle and resume work, fire at Riter Coney plant in Allegheny causes 160000 dollars in losses insured, Westinghouse to build 65000 jobs in Manchester England, Associated Bill Posters reinstate St Louis Bill Posting, brewery trust rumors across the United States, NL not to lease Nickel Plate, immigration data show a 2579 rise in arrivals for year to June 30 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Peake
Dewey Home Fund
du Bois
Riter-Coney
Allegheny
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
Manchester
Sensational end to Gallinger hearings with threats
The US civil service commission hearing on political assessment by Senator Jacob Gallinger neared its end amid heated exchanges. Gallinger accused Senator Chandler of falsehood and threatened outside action. Chandler antagonized Chairman Mark Brewer and warned of removal. Thayer, author of the assessment circular, did not testify, stating he acted on his own responsibility and that Gallinger knew of its distribution to federal officeholders. The sessions were bitter with sharp exchanges between the senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H
United States Civil Service Commission
United States
Jacob H. Gallinger
Gallinger
Senator Chandler
Chandler
Mark §. Brewer
Commission
Williams. Thayer
Thayer
Porter Named In Contempt Probe In Lincoln
Lincoln investigators issued a summons for Secretary of State Porter to testify on the alleged fraudulent count of ballots in 1897. He did not appear and a contempt summons may follow as he questions the committee's jurisdiction. Also cited are statements by Edward Simon and F. C. Hedlund about recount fraud and witness corroboration. Nebraska harvest progresses with good quality crops but small acreage and yields. oats, spring wheat, and corn hay show favorable growth despite minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Senate Investigating Committee
State Porter
Porter
Edward Simon
State House
Supreme Court
F. C. Hedlund
Simon
Nebraska
Lee
Jefferson City
Penitentiary
James Lee
Albert Gates
Arizona
Gates
George Dorsey
Gatea
Missouri
A Crap Shooter's Ready Pistol
A colored man refused craps play in a backyard led to two murder attempts. John Walker fired five shots at Thad Lockley, injuring him in the left forearm, then tried to shoot a policeman but failed as the revolver chamber was empty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omana
John Walker
Thad Lockley
Baby Swallows Tobacco Tag Dislodged by Doctor
In St Louis a 1-year-old girl Gertrude Henning swallowed a tobacco tag while playing on the floor. It remained in her throat for 11 days causing intense pain until a physician removed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Gertrude Henning
Republican convention in Lexington adjourns amid rules dispute
The Kentucky Republican state convention ended its session with no platform or ticket nominating. Friction over rules delayed adjournment as Taylor faction held sway in organization. a black secretary with white assistants sat on the committee while civil service plank drew criticism. A staged accident narrowly averted a stampede as a new platform was prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Taylor
Lexington
McKinley
Fifty Thousand for It Kansas City Will Pay This Sum for the Democratic Convention
The Record reports Kansas City Democrats have raised $50,000 with support from Missouri party members to offer to the national committee if the convention comes to Kansas City. A Kansas City delegation will reach Chicago next Thursday to present the funds, aimed at boosting the party's campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago
Missouri
Democratic National Committee
National Democratic Campaign Fund
Omaha
Denver
Pittsburg
Indianapolis News Sold At Public Sale In Delavan Smith
The Indianapolis News was sold at public auction yesterday at 2 pm amid litigation between W. J. Richardson and Charles R. Williams with Delavan Smith. Final bid reached 936000, bought by Delavan Smith and Williams who held 63.4 percent of stock. Exposition management reorganized in Omaha with new Greater America directors authorized to borrow 25000 to finance operations during the slow months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delavan Smith
Ixpranarolis
The
Indianapolis News
W. J. Richardson
Charles R. Williams
H. M. Bowling
I. M. Jordan
Cincinnati
Até P. m
Chicago
Omana
Fred A. Nash
William F. White
George W. Clabaugh
J. B Kitchen
Gasoline launch fire injures crew near Burlington
In midstream near Burlington Iowa on July 13 the gasoline line launch of E B A Davis blew up and burned. A party from Burlington and Muscatine were aboard and forced into the water where a government lighthouse boat rescued them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlinton
EB. A. Davis
Burlington
Muscatine
Telegraphic Briefs Summary of Various Market and Sports Updates
The Globe National Bank of Providence winds up its affairs with a liquidation dividend of 120 percent. The American Lamp Chimney Company transfers its interest to MacBeth Brand. Cincinnati Baseball Club signs Jacob Stenzel formerly with St Louis, but released a month ago. Gibson plant near Pittsburg denied as bought by whisky trust. Yale and Harvard athletic teams arrive at Southampton in good health. Terry McGovern and Pedlar Palmer set for a 25 round bout at Westchester A C on Sept 1 for $10,000. Severe thunder storms flood valleys and disrupt rail traffic in England. Anglo American commission talks postponed indefinitely. Retail Clerks National Protective Association protests seven-day work weeks. Industrial commission subcommittee begins mining inquiry in Denver, next Boston manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe National Bank of Providence
American Lamp
Chimney Company
Cincinnati Baseball Club
Jacob Stenzel
St. Louis
Whisky Trust
Gibson
Pittsburg
Yale
Harvard
Southampton
Eng
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
Palmer
London
Westchester
A. C
Engad
Anglo-American Commission
United States
Canada
National Protective Association
Industrial Commission
Denver
Boston
First from the War Oregon Volunteers Return to San Francisco
Transports Newport and Ohio bearing the Oregon volunteer regiment from Manila arrived in San Francisco last night amid cheers. Officials from California and Oregon greeted the ships as bands played. Health officers redirected the ships toward quarantine for examinations before any possible landing or return to Oregon homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Newport
Ohio
Oregon Volunteer Regiment
Manila
California
Wrangel Island
Red Cross
Oregon Volunteers
Oregon
Rush on a Cruiser to Guard Guatemala Outbreak
A World s special from Washington reports rush repairs on the cruiser Philadelphia to fit her for sea, ordered by Admiral Kautz in San Francisco. The board of survey was dispensed with to save time, and expense is not to be considered. The vessel is believed sent to Guatemala to protect American interests amid an outbreak concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Kautz
San Francisco
Board of Survey
Navy Department
Guatemala
Pension Inquiry on G A R Action Nears Report
The G A R pension committee, after three days in Washington with Comp Pensions Evans and staff, met with President McKinley to discuss pension policy. A report will be issued at the Philadelphia encampment. officials deny unfounded attacks on bureau actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bvaum Washngton
Pension Committee
The
Johnson
Pensions
Evans
White House
McKinlay
Philadelphia
Unanimous for Taylor in Kentucky Governor Nomination
The Lexington Republican state convention concluded with nominating W. S. Taylor for governor along with John Marshall for lieutenant governor Caleb Powers for secretary of state Clifton J. Pratt for attorney general and W. R. Day for treasurer. Demonstrations followed each withdrawal and the Taylor nomination was endorsed amid excitement. The platform backed anti trust legislation and praised McKinley administration and civil service reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
W.8. Taylor
John Marshall
Caleb Powera
Clifton J. Pratt
W. R. Day
Districta
H. Stone
Taylor
Stone
Othe
McKinley
Scarlet fever abates at West Point and ships sail abroad
Telegrams terse and piecemeal report varied items: Yosemite sails from Singapore to Manila en route to Guam. a geyser named Dewey is noted near Yallowstone National Park. Chicago endures heat and a death from humidity. political chatter cites Governor McLaurin's lead in Mississippi primaries. a bicycle race at Janesville is canceled over unpaid prize money. a freight wreck near Glendale kills three and injures five. German exports to the US dip. a Chicago banker case yields two and a half years. British pressure on French shore questions persists. McCormick plans a training school in Jackson Kentucky. Yale Harvard begin Breston Park practice and attend a Ringling show. Philadelphia men face theft charges in the Reading line. silver mass meeting invitations go out to Democratic committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Yosemite
Singapore
Manila
Guam
Chicago
Fountain Hotel
Yallowstone
National Park
Dewey
McLaurin
Mississippi
United States
Ias
Janesville
Wis
Phineas and Alton Road
Glendale
Germany
Philip Lambers
George Schley
Boston
Cyrus H. McCormick
Jackson
Yale-Harvard
Breston Park
Eng
Barnum & Bailey’s
Philadelphia, and
Reading Railway
Philadelphia
Thomas Gahan
Ilinois
Arthur P. Gorman
Maryland
B. O. Wall
Wisconsin
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Clint Black
Miss Ada Black
W. J. Woodward
Grant & Elliott
Albright & Roberts
Grant & Eliott
James Baker
Emery Woodward
Washington Township
Nellie Brown
Dexter
Grace Mcfilroy
Stearns
Brownie Wolf
Charley Burton
Frank Hust
O. Mills
W. F. Shindey
Robert Shearer
Capitan
Susan Beedie
Oroaha
W. W. Walton
Lou Crumb
Mr. Crumb
Mrs¢. Crumb
A. Gardner
Morton
Sabbinh
Lewis
BH. H. Battersby
Mark Littlefield
M.S. Weaver
Mark
Maurer
Rty
J. G. Rishel
Frank Bishop
Lon Crumb
Miss Adlith Brown
Edith Brown
Alma Dupborne
Kansas
Beaton
D. Ellis Evans
International Council of Congregational Churches
Iowa
Mr. Haynes
Grinnell
Ad Woodwards
Woodward
Crystal Lake
Kennedy & Gardner’s
Civil Service Commission
Richmond
Thomas Graves
John Lynch
Waterloo
William Lynch
Kenosha
John Laynch
Wrought Steel, Iron and Tube Industries of
America
National Tube Company
Steel and Iron Corporation
Krupp
Carnegie
RUSH
Stanton
Stanton, Neb
Frank Tepley
Cannon
Salt
Angus M. Cannon
Salt Lake State of Zion
Justice of the Peace
Gorman St
Ames
Ames, In
Congregational Church
J. F. Atkinson & Co
Marshallstown
Webster City
Iowa City
John Moyers
Murdored
Dubuque
Ontcaco
Root
Byera Harris
Harry Forbes
Young Kenney
Jack Lewis
Jack Moffatt
Dan Creedon
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