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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1897
Page
3
The Weekly Telegraph by Ayres and Hollowell lists subscription options for one year six months and three months. The Daily Edition The Day Telegraph is published every evening except Sunday and includes the latest general news and market reports.
A terse notice from Chm. R I M Treynor calling for a convention, listing the secretary in charge. The fragment indicates a formal meeting request or organizational action with minimal readable context.
Notice: Cass county Republicans meet at Atlantic Opera House August 1 1897 at 1 pm to nominate candidates for county offices and elect delegates to state and senatorial conventions. Temporary officers named L Prof Beedle chairman Hugh Waddell secretary. Primary locations to be set for August 7. J A Conerd Chairman.
Announcements from M N Baker H G Van Vlack J P Hill Ss E Shannon Job Card Robert Marshall John Gentle urge Cass county Republicans to support them in the Republican convention or primaries for the Thirtieth District representative seats and Cass County sheriff races. Each cites submitting to party decisions and asks for support.
Readers are urged to avoid Alaska placer gold fields, noting panful yields claimed at $5 to $150. The piece argues workers here could earn more and live comfortably by staying, contrasting hardship and low odds abroad with steadier local labor.
The piece contrasts free silver critiques with rising western prosperity. It cites Chicago Journal and Chicago Times Herald noting decreased indebtedness, mortgage payoffs totaling tens of millions across Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Iowa and Minnesota and widespread loan availability at low rates as the farming community reduces debt and stores grain for a new harvest. It asserts the political shift spurred improved finances and rebuts calamity rhetoric.
Public opinion supports appointing a currency commission to study the issue impartially. President McKinley favors sending a message to Congress proposing such a panel of business experts, chosen for financial expertise and lack of political influence, to reach objective conclusions for the country’s best interests.
The article argues for a cautious, unprejudiced stance on currency change only if it improves stability and prevents government bonds from being issued or controlled by firms. It praises McKinley’s suggestion to gather opinions from the nation’s best experts to evaluate the question.
The piece argues Democratic papers over criticize the current administration while Republicans advance pledges. It notes only one twelfth of McKinley’s term passed yet Republicans claim more accomplished than in longer Democratic tenures. It cites tariff bill, foreign policy, and business reorganization as notable gains.
The piece notes long peace has bred complacency and urges readiness to repel any aggressor. It cites jingoist leaders and argues for a modern navy and coast defenses, warning that Japan and Spain’s attitude shows the need for deterrence and a capable force to prevent conflict.
The piece contrasts Hanna paying five percent more to miners with Ohio governor candidate Horace L. Chapman, a major coal operator, noting miners’ strikes and criticizing Democratic papers for bias. It argues for consistency in condemning both sides for labor disputes and political backing.
A reflection on national possible growth and influence cites William Patterson’s ancient forecast of an ocean spanning United States with a future canal and global dominion. The piece envisions civilization spreading through letters and arts, comparing England’s glory to Egypt’s.
A reflective line notes that the simple noun democrat loses meaning without specifying the type or kind of belief. The statement hints at differing interpretations within the label and the need to define political stance or principles for clarity.
The piece argues partisan papers exploited the miners strike to attack Mark Hanna and the Republican party. It notes Latins claim Hanna’s mine pays 5 percent more to laborers than others in the Panhandle and fear the strike will hurt them. The author condemns earlier political capital made from the strike as based on false premises.
The New York board of education plans to appoint a commission of expert oculists to study lighting in classrooms and to report the best wall color to safeguard children’s eyesight. Some colors are deemed more restful, and the aim is to reduce cases of impaired eyesight after schooling.
The sultan resists ceding Thesaly while Russia tires of Turkish evasions. The concert of powers contemplates a naval demonstration to press the sultan into joining, but so far he remains unreconciled. When Turkish troops tire of inaction they slaughter Armenians, prompting new talks among the powers that yield little action.
The article contrasts Republican protection with Bryanism and free silver, denouncing socialism and untried remedies. It argues protection leads to prosperity, while free trade and experiments have caused disaster and unrest, reaffirming audience preference for certain securities.
The Council Bluffs Globe is reborn as the Globe Democrat with Morganthaler types, a larger size, and improved appearance. Editor C. F. Chase will continue sharp political commentary, especially aiming at the Republican party, drawing on his long experience.
The piece condemns Iowa editors supporting a so called regularity tied to a mongrel ticket. It describes them as miserable, with some apologizing for the company and others rushing to defend the ticket, yet none seem to like it. It frames the political pressure as a dilema and criticizes their actions.
A reader remarks that B F Wright of Floyd county has shifted from prohibitionist trading to the silver Democratic camp. The writer also notes Jim Weaver staying out of the Republican fold and Fred White aligning with the opposite side, urging fellow Iowans to remember these changes with thanks.
Kansas farmers report an influx of tramps and hobos roaming the state by car and other means. Unable to recruit labor at high wages, authorities and landowners posted roadside notices urging workers to take jobs or face starvation, while a rising fear grows that felonious tramps will steal when begging fails.
The statement asserts that BrotherR Gardner can alter decisions at will, likening it to an inherent constitutional right or personal habit, and compares it to Uncle Tommy Meredith's stuttering as an involuntary trait.
The draft reflecting the Dingley Act plans restricts goods tourists may bring in duty free. It notes under the Wilson bill travelers returning from Europe could bring home ample clothing and dry goods to start a store. The change aims to end this practice.
The text argues new miners strike for relief from starvation wages, blaming the Wilson bill for flooding the market with duty free coal. It contends this policy harmed both miners and operators by diverting trade from American mines and depressing earnings.
A paragraph contrasts authorities from Kentucky and Iowa with Bryan and Weaver. It notes a difference in perceived authority, favoring the older, presumably more credible source. The tone resembles a reader’s line of thought on political opinions.
The text argues Iowa coal miners have not joined a strike and should remain at work. It notes miners historically suffer during strikes, while operators with coal stocks profit. It emphasizes current wages are good and work is plentiful, urging miners to continue working.
Wheat now costs 20 cents per bushel more than a year ago while the United States reports its largest crop in years and dwindling old wheat stocks. Growers anticipate better prices as the new crop comes in and the market shifts, signaling a turning tide.
Readers react to Secretary Sherman remarks on the seal business with strong language accusing officials of long playing fast and loose. The public asserts it is high time the meaning is understood and praises having a man who can use plain language to challenge the matter.
The report notes Lieut Gov Parrot and a senator are both strong men who could be model governors. If they contest the nomination Cedar Rapids would see Gov Drake pressed to secure a renomination. The text suggests either Parrot or the senator would likely win more votes than Drake in the fall election.
The free silverites denounce bankers yet nominate banker candidates for office. The Ohio and Iowa tickets show two bankers among their governors and lieutenant governors, all financially well fixed, contradicting their stated aversion to national bankers.
The Hawaiian annexation move faces possible delays until the regular congress session unless Japan issues more protests. If the treaty falters, annexation would proceed by an act of Congress. Officials expect Old Glory to fly over Hawaii before year end 1898.
The German press in the state opposes the mongrel free silver Popocrat ticket nominated at Des Moines and will not support it. Some will back the gold Democrat ticket, and the rest will support the Republican ticket. They foresee the free silver ticket failing without German votes.
A provision in the tariff bill would impose a two cent stamp tax on every share of stock bought at or under a hundred dollars, excluding building associations and similar organizations. The measure is estimated to raise about 13 million dollars, with potential to reach 18 million if conditions improve.
A fragmented stock market note hints at brokers testing resilience and consistency as traders weigh options. The passage mentions "pops to be" and "measure with all their might" in a context suggesting cautious, vigorous activity despite unsettled prices.
The tariff bill sits with the conference committee as Senate and House members work amid radical differences especially on sugar and wool. Democratic opposition in the Senate blocks the House from pushing more extreme measures, potentially softening any sugar trust leniency.
Ir 13 reports John P Irish of California will tour Iowa to back sound money Democrats this fall. He was a top stump speaker in the country and influenced Iowa Democrats last year. If billed for Council Bluffs, F Chase of the Globe would introduce him as the grandest Democrat on the American continent.
The Minnesota Board of Pardons rejects the Younger brothers pardon petition. It argues a life sentence is harsh but justified given their crime spree and killings including cashier Hayward, and holds that they must complete their existing sentences to deter crime and protect public safety.
The silver Republicans who left the ican national convention at St. Lagu a year ago have faded from sight and influence. Once praised by the popocrats they are now ignored as demagogues push ahead with Bryan Weaver White and other populist leaders. The redheaded rooster of the Rockies and their tears at severing ties were in vain.
The piece denounces sensational lists of jobless workers, noting tin plate and glass industries are stabilizing. It cites wage boosts on July 8 for tinplate, anticipated September resumption for glass, and rising railroad shop work. It also says farmers in Kansas seek hands at 3 to 4 dollars daily to harvest the wheat crop.
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