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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1899
Page
7
In Washington July 18 officials defended openness about the Philippine campaign amid the Manila round robin controversy. Adjutant General Corbin and others rejected censorship claims, noting consultations with press and public need. The debate followed dispatches from Manila and Hong Kong on troop numbers and the conduct of war reporting.
Cincinnati labor unions urged Mayor Jones to head an independent ticket in the state race. He declined to start or back an independent movement, saying he will only run if the people demand it, and will await action from the voters.
July 18 the senate investigating committee opens a probe into Silas A. Holcomb's four year governorship. Testimony from Former Deputy Auditor Hedlund and Charlotte Gould, owner of the governor's house, cites a discrepancy in treasury house rent payments. The ex governor is expected to testify this week.
At Cleveland New York July 18 General Master Workman John N Parsons in conference with Metropolitan Street Railway employees' executive committee for hours. Parsons says strike now inevitable if Vreeland refuses to heed 10 hour law. calls for labor in Manhattan and Brooklyn to press for compliance. Streetcar lines show reduced service after 9 pm. Rossetter visits, urges no grievance, strikers threaten. Later, company shuts lines from 7 pm, few city cars run. some police aid.
Representatives of the Order of Railway Trainmen, Order of Railway Conductors, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, led by their chief executives, met to discuss a Boston report that 15,000 operators would be called out. Grand Chief Conductor E. E. Clark dismissed the idea as preposterous.
Charles Gray, son of Jacob O. Gray, a Council Bluffs high school teacher, was found in Onawa and sent home. He left home seeking to see more of the world. Almanac notes give sunrise and sunset times and forecast a Iowa and Nebraska fair with variable winds turning southerly.
In Chester Connecticut Harry Chadwick a 24 year old visitor to Miss Mary Smith was murdered by 80 year old Joseph Hough who then attempted suicide by cutting his throat. Chadwick killed and body dumped in the river with Hough later admitting the act and intent to frighten the lover.
New York July 18. Citizens propose a three day celebration for Admiral Dewey with naval land and civilian parades. Debates arise over city entertainment for newspaper men and the scope committee weighs impracticable plans.
John Sherman improves slowly from illness while English wheat promises average yield and oats are deficient. Dewey home fund reaches 14480 dollars. War department charters steamer Siam to carry 800 cavalry to Manila. Chicago cruiser sails toward Rio de Janeiro. Lord Curzon to tour central India starting October 20 with Lady Curzon. San Francisco forms fruit canners' combine of 11 corporations and 22 plants. General A J Warner predicts Philippine war as 1800’s key issue. Morgans renew offer to Judge Burke for Ohio Geneal property. offer rejected. The cyclist killed in New York is John Fournier, not Henry Fournier. William Pennock dies by drowning. Cimarron fight ends with several killed. James McGuire named receiver for wrecked Perth Amboy bank. Leather industry upper leather combine to be ready by late August. Klondike gold output estimated at 18 million dollars. Receivers Whitney and Morris transfer Wisconsin Central properties to new company. Nelson Miles elected to Pittsburg encampment membership. Western Ohio weather forecasters targeted by scammer for weather forecasts.
The wedding of Clarence W. Lavery and Ollie Pellett took place at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Dudley officiating. Guests filled the church as the couple pledged vows, then left for Salt Lake City to visit the groom's brother before settling plans after returning. The bride is Miss Ollie Pellett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Pellett, and the groom is a rising local businessman. Atlantic Tent No 49 Knights of Maccabees installed officers with Lt. Deputy L. M. Thomas presiding, praising the tent's growth and noting plans to aid other chapters and recruit a degree staff.
Peter Schnitzen and Lena C. Anderson were married by Rev. Father Daly at the Catholic church after the morning service. The bride, formerly of Cedar Falls, is known to many Atlantic residents from her visits, while the groom has long resided here and worked at Christensen Bros. store. The couple’s friends joined in congratulations after the surprise news.
Deputy Revenue Collector Parkinson visited the city and discussed stamping conveyances with Recorder Herbert. He cited a recent Internal Revenue decision that banks must not stamp checks presented for payment without stamps, urging banks to refuse unstamped checks to reduce merchant and bank annoyance.
The Order of the Eastern Star holds a special meeting this evening to initiate Mrs. J. L. Winns and T. W. Brown into the order. Deputy Worthy Matron Mrs. Houghton of Red Oak will attend to aid the work. Delegations from Lewis and Marne are expected, with a banquet planned as a feature.
Hawkeye Encampment No 64 I C Q F to hold a meeting for work and business with surrounding lodges invited An elegant banquet features the evening Grand Chief Patriarch D D Horr CP will attend Also a basket picnic planned by the political equality club at H H Battersbys three miles north of Lewis on Thursday afternoon and evening July 27 Dyspepsia care advertised as a newly discovered remedy by Emmert & Co.
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