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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1896
Page
3
The Weekly Telegraph by Ayres and Hollowell lists subscription options: one copy for one year, six months, and three months. The Daily Edition is published daily except Sunday and includes latest news and market reports.
The Republicans of Cass County, Iowa meet in Atlantic at 1 PM on June 20, 1896 to select delegates to the state and congressional conventions and to nominate county officers. Representation is by voting precinct and votes for Drake in 1895, with township ward tallies listed. caucus date set for June 13.
Republican caucuses are planned across Bear Grove Cass Grove and Pymosa townships on Saturday June 13 to choose delegates for the county convention and handle other business. Meetings are set for Center Schoolhouse Lewis G A Hall and other local venues with committeemen named and notes on local political news and weather jokes.
The piece argues that Iowa trusts Allison and that his proven experience in tariff and monetary matters will aid reconstruction and restore prosperity. It suggests he could influence legislation and temper more impulsive colleagues, potentially serving as a pivotal conservative statesman even if not president.
In a Cass County appeal the author urges support for Mr Curtis as the district’s rightful choice for congress. The piece cites Cass and neighboring counties past offices, party loyalty, and past candidates who were defeated or passed over, arguing Curtis deserves the nomination and a place at the convention.
Cass county, proud of its Republican workers, plans to claim the congressional plum in the coming election after twenty years of aiding candidates from other counties. They intend to show their strength as they have in the past, and aim to reach for the prize to the best of their ability.
A Chicago Chinese merchant contracted for 1000 free coinage dollars to be delivered in a free coinage country, paying 554 dollars. The piece explains how a $1000 draft drawn on Illinois Trust & Savings bank for Mexican silver dollars in Hong Kong can circulate and why U S silver dollars may be less valuable as metal. It discusses the impact of free coinage on values and what Americans can do to obtain such dollars through banks dealing in foreign exchange.
Old soldiers in the seventh district issue a circular urging comrades to support a preferred candidate for Congress, arguing only a fellow veteran can safeguard liberal government action and champion civil liberty based on shared hard times and long marches.
The piece notes a small National Silver Party planning a July 22 convention in St Louis. It urges populists and free silver factions to unite into a single square fight for free silver as the country’s salvation.
A Tur statement warns there will be no bolt from the Chicago convention if a free silver plank is adopted. Sound money Democrats will go home and quietly vote for McKinley, seen as the better way to quell the free silver craze.
Rumor suggests three candidates for the district board of supervisors. R. D. Wilkin stands for the Republican ticket, J. B. Jones for the Democratic, and W. B. Ramsey for the Populist ticket. The report notes no official slate or filing confirmations.
The Tramp’s last issue bids farewell to W. B. Emerson as he leaves for broader fields. The writer, while praising Emerson personally, mocks his self praise and notes his departure may signal a shift in Cass County journalism. The piece urges readers to continue without his guiding “towering genius.”
Report notes that at the big Coliseum in Chicago where the Democratic convention will be held, only mineral water tanks will be allowed during the event and 200 tanks have been provided. Chicago police are urged to enforce the concealed weapons law as many pocket pistols are expected to be smuggled into the hall. The piece suggests the convention needs an inspirator to be lively.
Free trade causes large importations of articles produced by labor with which American workmen cannot compete. Factories close and the flow of money for farm products lessens, reducing demand and lowering prices. Indirectly, money is sent abroad to buy foreign articles, worsening poverty and instability. The San Francisco Call.
Gomez reports Cuban resistance felled a large Spanish detachment with over one hundred killed and wounded, claiming Cuban hold on the island except fortified zones. The piece notes ongoing calamities under the democratic administration, including weather disasters, economic concerns, and pest invasions, lamenting past political reversals.
Candidates for county offices vigorously canvass the field with good humor and fair tactics. The piece notes the ground being thoroughly plowed by convention day and expresses hope that campaigning remains honorable and that the best men win.
Miss Helen Gouxp uses $100,000 wealth from her father to aid cyclone victims in St Louis and gives large sums annually to charity, contrasted with her younger sister the Countess DeCastellané who spends wealth on pomp and show, earning popular affection.
Hon L S Corrin of this state aged three years inaugurated the Railroad Temperance Association. About 130000 men in the United States and Canada wear the R R A button. The movement is praised as a great work and a lasting monument to Coffin after his passing.
Orroon on Monday declared a sweeping Republican victory for November with a 10,000 plurality. Republicans claim 55 of 60 representatives and a strongly Republican senate. Populists gain on Democrats. County attorney contest heats up with three young lawyers, Boorman, Lyon, and Meredith, contending in a lively home stretch.
Massena Echo notes H M Boorman of Atlantic gave the Decoration Day address in Massena. The report praises his speech as the neatest and most touching of his life, delivered before a crowd of hundreds and warmly received as a tribute to fallen heroes.
The Democratic Party is seen as disintegrating toward populist free coinage of silver, prompting Republicans to speak clearly on money matters. A Oregon congressman Tongua may have gained populist votes. The Blufis Nonpareil notes silverites misbelieve freeing silver alters coinage, not the metal itself.
Henry Watterson spoke in England a few nights ago and delivered a critique not aligned with Bayard. The remarks drew attention as Watterson is identified as a Democrat.
The article notes the death of Alexander McGuily near Cincinnati Ohio and recalls his perceived role in advancing reading books used in schools. It contrasts this with a political view that Democrats oppose Republican measures and act as a negation party while their harness wears thin.
Fiveny urges county Republicans to attend township and precinct caucuses and pick reliable delegates for the county convention. He warns that county interests depend on active participation. The river and harbor bill passed Congress overriding the president's veto with strong cross party support, including Hepburn Hager and Updegraff voting against.
A new Congregational church at Sandusky Ohio has been presented with an American flag to be flown atop its spire during services. The writer argues religion should sustain the flag and the flag sustain religion, calling patriotism and faith strong companions.
The report notes Gov Altgeld plans campaign speeches in the state with a strong Republican edge expected after canvassing. It recalls WravER’s Oregon trip delivering a 10 000 plurality for Republicans and promotes Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy with a 66 cent price and nasal injector offer. An Iowa reader testimonial praises Dr Kay’s Renovator for headaches, priced at 25 cents to a dollar, sold by local druggists.
W H McConvairt announces candidacy for District Court clerk subject to Republican convention. He seeks united Republican support from Cass County. Henry W Fuiton also announces for clerk subject to the convention and asks Republican party support.
W. G. Kine announces candidacy for county auditor pending Republican convention decision and requests Republican support in Cass County. Rt. H. Sarv Lerr also seeks party backing for Cass County auditor candidacy.
Multiple citizens including Frank Herbert C W Andrew and Aylesworth announce candidacies for Cass County Recorder subject to the Republican convention. Rank Q Jackson runs for County Attorney, seeking Republican backing. H M Boorman and A Mznuprru also solicit GOP support in the upcoming convention.
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