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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1897
Page
3
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The Cass county Republicans announce a delegate convention at the Opera House in Atlantic on August ath day at 1 pm to nominate candidates for county offices including Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools and Supervisor District No 2 and to elect 16 delegates to the State convention in Cedar Rapids August 15 plus 16 delegates to other conventions. Prof Beedle of Lewis temporary chairman and Hugh Waddell of Cumberland temporary secretary. Delegation breakdown by ward listed. Primaries urged for Saturday August 7 at township sites. J A Conerd, Chairman.
M N Baker of Lincoln Township and H G Van Vlack of Union Township declare their bids for the Iowa Thirtieth District representative seat. They ask Cass County Republicans for support before the Republican convention.
A batch of notices from Cass County Iowa announces candidacies for sheriff. Names include JAS PHILL Atlantic S E Shannon Grove Township JOB CARD Atlantic Robert Marshall Washington Township John Gentle Pymosa Township all seek Republican convention nomination and party support.
The Senate shows good progress on the tariff bill as Republicans let Democrats carry the main discussion. Democratic lawmakers handle most of the speaking, shaping the policy narrative amid ongoing negotiations.
The Cleveland World notes a common self made man is one who makes a fool of himself and suggests several specimens in the enterprising town of Atlantic. The remark paints a humorous portrait of local boastfulness and vanity.
An advertisement touts sarsaparilla as a remedy for liver complaints. It recommends Ayer's as the best and urges readers to try the proper kind to straighten them out.
The Omaha Bee reports the month of June began at the South Omaha stock yards with signs of increased activity and improved conditions compared with May, signaling a favorable market trend.
Prompt action provided relief totaling 200000 dollars for Mississippi flood sufferers and an unspent half will be returned to the treasury. The report commends the rapid, liberal use with fidelity and good judgment, calling it a sound record for the government and all who managed the funds.
Tom Watson exerts strong influence among populists in Georgia and the South, urging middle-of-the-road adherents to break with Democrats. He promotes a Nashville convention on July 1 and opposes fusion, demanding Bryan choose whether he is a Democrat or a populist. The stance resists being driven into the Democratic camp.
Dunn and Bradstreet report improved business conditions unseen since 1892 with many new enterprises starting and a banking sector showing higher loans and deposits. Secretary Gage foresees rational hope and a sound revenue base aiding recovery while markets advertise money for reasonable securities and borrowers find better terms.
An investigative panel lashes Governor Altgeld for alleged reforms hypocrisy and pardoning abuses tied to Globe Savings Bank failure. The report accuses him of profiting from overpriced secondhand furniture sales, fleeing with items, and manipulating the Chicago convention to back Bryan.
President McKinley backs enforcement of the Sherman act. General McKenna finds sufficient law to indict the Kansas City Stock Yards Co. Olney, a trusted corporation lawyer, may have known limits but avoided action. The new administration aims to curb monopolies controlling prices and production.
The Sioux City Journal urges citizens to perform their duties in this year’s elections and all years. It argues neglect of present duties causes trouble, while faithful discharge of civic obligations will prevent future difficulties.
Those who observe political trends note that in states where the ruling party is reckless in officer selection and overlooks shortcomings, it is soon retired from power. The observation reflects a pattern of accountability and political realignment driven by leadership failures.
A call stresses clean, competent officers at all levels from highest to lowest. It argues Nebraska as an example, warns against letting precedents influence nominations, and urges parties to purge abuses within their own ranks to strengthen the organization through stricter accountability.
The Iowa Capital reports cattle coming from western states and Canada amid a government quarantine against Texas fever. About 2,800 head entered Adair Cass Taylor and Union counties in three weeks. Canadian cattle, mostly Short horns, are well bred but undersized for age. High corn surplus fuels cattle feeding profits, with stock cattle in demand and prices improving once surplus corn clears.
The senator claimed tin plate men control the market and urged a duty cut. Four years ago politicians denied any American tin plate existence, mocking the workingman’s dinner pail. Now tin plate is widely produced, and U S manufacturers allegedly steer the market, contradicting prior positions.
The stand against wine at official dinners is commended as wine glasses shrink to two goblets per plate at the White House. Cabinet guests witness fewer wines and liquor use declines. The trend toward abstinence gains slow but steady support, influencing social norms broadly.
An Oregon man plans elk farming to replace horses, praising elk as trainable and easily housed. He notes elk can be captured in heavy snow and a well broken team may fetch about 500 dollars, predicting strong demand and profitability. Dehorning may be sought later to improve appearance, docking not needed.
A farmer on the street said skimmed milk and butter making at home plus selling milk to the Elgin creamery yielded about a fourth more income. The remark suggests the creamery's establishment is a great day for farmers in Elgin.
The Sioux City Journal asserts newspapers have never spoken more plainly or forcefully on public questions and criticizes the populist claim that the press is partisan and unreliable. It argues newspapers show independence regardless of party during this era.
The Adair Register disputes the Adair News on Gen. Drake and Senator Gear. It notes the two term rule for governors and argues that public wishes may justify varying it now. Silas Wilson may not win, yet if nominated he would likely garner more votes than Drake and would be a first class governor.
In the Geo W Franklin style the writer mocks Bros Ayres for nervously misdating June 1 as Monday in last week's Democrat. The piece suggests editorial nerves among Republicans and notes the date line on the page also carries the same error.
Thursday column notes events and notices on the local page dated June 8, 1897. It cites community happenings, small items, and unsigned notes typical of a late 19th century newspaper brief.
The remark playfully asks whether political woes or spelling difficulty edged him out and asks to pass the sarsaparilla bottle to Bro. Gardner.
A speaker decries a class of critics blamed for delaying peace, war costs, and prosperity. The argument targets opponents of tariff reform, claiming their constant opposition stalls progress and the full realization of economic growth for the community.
The C B and Q railroad now operates its shops full time at West Burlington employing 1000 men with a monthly payroll of 12000 dollars. The C R I and P company is enlarging its works at Valley Junction with similar reports statewide. Some popocrats claim no difference from last year, but signs show otherwise.
It is stated by authority that Prof C H Laartz will not be a candidate for county superintendent of schools this year. He is qualified and willing to serve, but will not run in the current election.
Speaker notes that Iowa voting for Bryan alone shapes representation, excluding Bryan Palmer supporters. Bryan faction warns they are not welcome, signaling a split within the party over convention seating and influence.
Citizens in Centreville forced an evangelist to leave town amid a rising mood against sensational religious healers. A divine healer named Shrader was driven from a St. Louis suburb after a mob action.
Anita Republican notes the Atlantic Telegraph editor supports Silas Wilson for governor while Friday backs Bruce for temporary county convention chair. The Tribune’s criticism suggests the editor may be overreaching.
Delegations of businessmen from the Spanish American countries to the south arrive to encourage commerce with the United States under the new republican administration. They note that reciprocity treaties were killed under the Cleveland era, cutting off trade, but now they are prepared to resume business, viewing the return of trade as beneficial for their future.
The Council Bluffs Globe reasserts opposition to the Dingley tariff, arguing the worn national cry fails to frighten voters. It contends the public longs for the return of prosperity tied to repealing the Wilson-Gorman act, urging quicker relief.
Senators discuss the tariff bill with factions arguing it should aid only their states while others insist the measure must serve the entire nation. The Democratic stance favors state relief in part, while Republicans push for a universal benefit fitting all people.
Fred Waite appears frontrunner to be chosen chief clown for the fall mongrel ticket. Several other candidates are named, but Waite is the only one willing to agree to all requirements. The convention nears, and the field will settle who leads the ticket and who the opponents will be this fall.
The report notes that Spanish cruisers have been firing on American merchant ships in southern waters. It warns such reckless aiming has avoided trouble thus far but cautions that continuing this pastime is dangerous and could lead to serious consequences.
Senator Fonk states he will seek re nomination as senator for his district rather than run for governor this year. He was a leading figure in the last legislature and authored Iowa's revenue code, described as a strong man in every respect.
The Spanish cabinet has resigned and a new cabinet will be formed, with liberals expected to compose it. The move could have significant impact on Cuba, and a Weyler removal would yield some benefit, at least in the view of observers.
Reports indicate Cheyenne Indians rising against Montana stock herders. Troops have been dispatched to the disturbance site. The affair is not expected to become serious, but may provide the troops with field exercise for a time.
A critic derides the party claiming to stand for the poor as eager to buy victory by funding a gubernatorial candidate, doubting their supposed virtue and ascendant as they seek a wealthy nominee.
The question of an American marine grows urgent as South American visitors at Philadelphia congress urge reviving shipbuilding. They warn ships flying the American flag are absent from several ports for months, harming American trade. Vessels should carry the American trade to revive and restore our commerce with those nations.
The article notes that the United States produces much of its needed goods and highlights vast asphalt deposits in California. It mentions a contract for paving blocks of Glasgow streets with California asphalt, though limited use of the product has occurred in the United States.
The hanging date for Durant is fixed for June 11 after lawyers exhausted every recourse. The death watch is set, and his doom is sealed despite efforts to delay. If justice had been served earlier, he would have faced execution sooner.
The writer argues many silver advocates mix up bimetalism with monometalism. They claim free coinage of silver without other nations' consent is bimetalism, but the piece asserts it is simply monometalism. Mexico has free silver coinage without foreign consent yet lacks true bimetalism.
John Y. Stone of Mills county, the state’s largest apple grower, says the current prospect for a full crop looks finer than ever. The region also reports good outlooks for all small fruits, with a few showers and warm spells likely to push the harvest to a grand crop.
In Iowa figure Col. Dave Henderson is known to be prepared for the game, while the Kansas opponent should recall Henderson's past prowess and avoid repeating a costly error. The remark implies Henderson will not make the same mistake twice.
Prof. R. C. Barrer of Osage gains momentum in the race for state superintendency. If his early pace continues, he should command a solid following by the convention, viewed as a capable and influential educator.
A Chicago to Lincoln journey on a donkey is cited as a practical illustration of the saying that birds of a feather flock together. The observer notes that the larger donkey is the one doing the riding, implying political allegory in the journey.
J. A. Conrro telegraphed a friend that he has received his commission as postmaster at this place. He is still in Washington but expects to be home within a few days.
The Atlantic City Band a 15 piece uniformed group is available for engagements on July 8 4 and 5 City officials seeking a first class band should contact Lester L. Tilden manager for terms and details.
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