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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1899
Page
3
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C.T. Hancock, chairman, announces a Republican state convention in Des Moines for Wednesday at 11 a.m. to nominate candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, supreme court judge, superintendent of public instruction, railroad commissioner, and other business. All Republicans urged to send delegates. representation set as one at large per county plus one for every 300 votes or 10 percent, as in 1898. County reorganizations urged. long list of counties and delegate counts provided.
The Cass county Republicans nominate a strong ticket with familiar names for representative treasurer sheriff and school superintendent Along with coroner and county board seats the lineup emphasizes proven incumbents and re nominating profiles while declaring guiding principles and confidence in electability
The ticket, described as strong and united, aims to command hearty GOP support across the county. Critics warn against past factionalism and urge burying remaining bickerings to back the ticket. The piece also targets Cuban petty officers by calling for ending their special franking privileges, framing them as parasitic and disruptive to Cuba’s polity.
The convention on Saturday adopted resolutions that reflect its clear, intelligent sentiments. It denies any Cummins victory or manipulation of its action. The county favors Gear four to one over Cummins, and a convention vote would confirm that choice.
The volunteers from Manila start returning this week with the Oregon regiment leading the way. Nebraskans follow and are soon to depart. Most expect to be home before September if they do not re enlist or choose to stay permanently. Muster out about sixty days after leaving Manila, with travel and processing time at home.
The article notes Filipinos aim to slip through gaps and use running to avoid capture. It warns that tactics may shift with guerrilla fighting as natives hide arms then wear citizens clothing to evade soldiers. Some may be taken as a guarantee of peaceful intent before resuming armed activity.
The Fourth of July orator is described as poised to rise beyond traditional bounds, with a fresh and ambitious approach for 1899. The piece envisions the young speaker spreading influence far past century old conventions, promising a startling display of eloquence on the national holiday.
Preparations surge for volunteers returning from the Philippines as some Oregon men request to stay longer or even permanently. The mood suggests they are enjoying their time and not eager to rush home, challenging anti expansionist views.
State delegates and most representatives and senators will be chosen at county conventions. Some Des Moines editors complain that coverage neglects United States Senate matters or mixes them with local politics.
Admiral Kautz is returning home as native factions surrender. A peace commission’s work yields a stable outcome and avoids further conflict, with the final determination viewed as better for all parties than continued fighting.
The article argues Senator William J. Allison, a staunch advocate of gold backing, supports maintaining the gold standard with minimal legislative changes. It asserts his view that radical currency reform is unnecessary and that existing policies should be refined to ensure a safe, flexible currency while preserving public confidence in gold.
Democrats claim McKinley era civil service exempts four thousand appointive offices from rules. The author cites Chicago platform lines advocating merit, fixed terms, and equal opportunity for verified fitness, arguing current interpretation clashes with life tenure for officeholders and poses a test of genuine merit based administration.
WaTHek dispatches from the east note extreme heat and prostration in ninety degree conditions, while Iowa enjoys cool breezes and steady rains. Farmers report a favorable spring, corn being cleaned out and growing well, with soil moisture and condition suggesting an exceptionally large crop this year.
NuME and ROOUs instances surface in a reflection on honor and opportunity. The Hon. Jas Sherman of New York reportedly turned down an $8,000 a year appraiser post to pursue the speakership, misjudging Dave Henderson as his opponent. The remark ends noting that ambition often exceeds judgment.
Armor plate makers balk at government price and sell freely at their own. Congress may repeal the provision or authorize a government mill. Debate grows on whether the government should manufacture its own plates despite uncertain profit.
Soldiers continue operations against Filipino forces, noting difficult, hot fighting. They observe some locals rapidly align with American efforts, and report moments of intense action as they push forward and seize positions.
The peace commission shows limited progress beyond discussing potential arbitration systems. Germany appears to resist current proposals while having capable leaders who will study implications before agreeing. Surrounding nations could pressure Germany, possibly making it more cautious.
The writer argues the selection of the Speaker of the House is a decisive moment, noting Col Henderson of the state achieves a candid choice free from party boss influence. The piece praises a speaker free of entanglements and external strings, implying a neutral outset in leading the chamber.
United States authorities begin harbor cleansing in Havana, dredging a fifth of centuries of debris from one side. The effort aims to curb epidemics like yellow fever and cholera that have originated from Cuba, benefiting both nations even if credit is not given.
Senator Hanna declares he has no intention of resigning as chairman of the Republican committee and would call the next national convention when alive. He asserts the committee’s work will be in good shape when he hands over before the next presidential campaign. Democrats fear his continued influence in the next contest.
The American paymaster dispensed 33000 dollars in two days to Cuban soldiers who cheerfully gave up guns at 75 dollars each in Gaines. Cuban officers hoped to control the money, but the soldiers seem to gain more from the cash. The men are portrayed as lazy, deceitful, and rascal-like in the narrative.
A new speaker contest forms as candidates prepare to announce plans after the election. Several hopefuls are readying campaigns to vie for the next Iowa House speakership, with activity set to intensify once results are in.
American trade to the Hawaii and Philippine islands as well as to Cuba and Porto Rico is rapidly increasing and will soon become large. This rise is beyond supplies sent to soldiers and the trade has only just begun, with unknown growth possible in coming years.
The state has chartered all applicable trusts yet shows no substantial stake in any. If others obtain them alone and refrain from investing, they would be better off financially and strategically.
The number of Cubans drawing $76 is large and most entitled will receive it, though some fail to show proper proof and get nothing. The claim that the Chicago platform money plank would kill trusts is partly true, but would also ruin the country, making the remedy worse than the disease.
A sharpcity lament notes London with wealth and enterprise yet lacking a trolley system and a Sunday newspaper. The writer contrasts progress, even Pekin, as a missed opportunity in public transit and media access.
The speaker argues for steadfast support of the president while avoiding preemptive policy, noting Congress will decide the Philippines policy, likely after December. He cites Lincoln’s wartime approach, saying decisions should adapt to daily events as they unfold.
Maximo Gomez claims the Cuban army is dissolved and issues a farewell manifesto urging acceptance of American occupation. He calls for pacific labor, forgetting past disagreements, and a united Cuban effort toward a free and independent government. His stance reassures and may sway old comrades toward patience and reconciliation.
Reports say government troops will be sent to the Cheyenne reservation as white settlers encroach on Indian lands. The public call urges troops to eject squatters by force and prevent further incursions, arguing Indians should be left alone.
The notice states John P. Altgeld plans to arrange his affairs to manage William Jennings Bryan’s 1900 presidential candidacy. It calls Altgeld a matching partner for Bryan and notes his potential appeal to urban anarchist elements, describing both as dark-hued political ravens whose croaking would stir passions over reason.
The U S steel firms ship rails globally with a Maryland firm sending 80 000 tons to Liberia and many thousands more to India 30 000 tons loading in New York for Australia A Pennsylvania company backs a large bridge project for Burma and a trolley line in Brazil The Gate City notes trade expansion under the Republican administration.
The next congress will feature leaders from Dubuque Iowa Allison in the senate and Henderson as speaker in the house, a rare case with one city supplying leaders for both branches. The two Dubuque statesmen, part of five regional leaders, are noted as sharing a common political school and city roots.
A lively scramble for the Henderson band wagon grows as Colonel Dave stands ready to fill the driver's seat alone. Ambitious rivals risk being squeezed out while Dave remains good natured yet firm about his position and authority.
Turneea temperance advocates in New York pledge patronage to a tea bar experiment aiming to convert saloon patrons. They promise only the best tea, hope to deter alcohol use, and plan to expand if successful to other cities with continued patrol by temperance workers.
Joan Wanamaker of Philadelphia signs a daily page advertisement contract with the Philadelphia Record for a year at $100,000 and lists many papers he regularly uses. He credits printer ink and newspaper exposure for his business success.
The text notes a proposed antitrust plank for Democrats at state conventions. It says they are referred to the Ohio Republican platform phrase about preventing dangerous combinations, noting there is no copyright and credit should be given if used.
A French-scientist asserts cider contains malic acid that could kill typhoid bacilli, noting 2 percent or more acidity depending on vintage. The claim, if false, could increase cider use, but commentators warn cider often kept bad company and may not replace beer.
A political assessment notes Colonel Henderson's success hinges on united Iowa delegation work. The piece praises the Iowa group as strong and cohesive, arguing unity yields more than personal ability and cautions that bickering harms campaigns. It urges Republicans to learn from this season.
The Dreyfus affair starkly shows a nation cannot endure injustice or oppression. It has sparked agitation nearly causing a revolution in France and may still do so. several who helped condemn him have died by their own hand, fled the country, or are imprisoned for their roles.
The text portrays Democrats veering from 1896 topics toward new ventures linking Filipinos and American soldiers in dodging issues, with shifts from anti expansion and other campaigns as they seek fresh matters.
The article argues that both Democratic papers and leaders claim that trusts and nons are prospering under the current administration. It suggests most people belong to some kind of trust through broad prosperity, while critics may refer to the trust the people place in the Republican party, which the author tolerates as a form of trust.
The oyster trust, once boasting about 400 million dollars in capital, has fallen apart as the trust business waned and investment vigor dried up. The milk trust and others have suffered similarly, with capital markets shrinking and trusts failing to attract risk capital.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat says America England and Russia form the big three of a universal peace convention and that a fight among them would be costly, with feathers fur and hair likely to fly if they clashed.
Anna Gould Castellane has gained a small notoriety in France not for admirable deeds. Her marriage to a Frenchman for his sake sparked attention, yet she should not lose her head or create a spectacle. She must remember her American managers.
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