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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1897
Page
2
Eugene Moore late state auditor faces trial after Lincoln District Judge Hist overruled a demurrer to an indictment charging embezzlement of 23000 dollars. Moore argues fees should have gone to the state treasurer. Judge Hallover previously rejected that defense, and the case proceeds in a few days.
Court officials report a broad scheme to influence jurors in the Bartley embezzlement case with over $200000 allegedly at stake. Prominent state political figures are suspected to be behind the effort, with suspects using impostor names and runners in city hotels. The county attorney filed an information on juror bribery and Judge Baker moved to issue a writ against Wright.
The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that over 1 million dollars in western Kansas bonds issued by Garfield county are valid. The case, brought by Lewis A. Riley of Philadelphia against Garfield township in Finney county, involved bonds alleged to be void due to improper county organization and lack of voter approval. The court ordered Finney county officials to assess township property to cover the bonds.
Joseph Richardson, an eccentric millionaire who built railroads for the Union Pacific and other lines, died in New York. Once a poor English boy, he amassed an estimated fortune of 20 million and lived in a five foot wide Lexington Avenue house known as Spite House. He valued newspapers mentioning his name and made a fortune in railroad construction. Other items note tax cases, Lutheran Synod session, bond decisions, lectures, and regional sports results.
A Perry creek crossing failed under weight of cattle and lumber, sending four men and animals into the water. Lorenz Sachs injured, one horse killed, Louis Honsewall crushed, J. Lester unharmed. a mass of debris trapped victims as the span broke. Also reports Southwestern Millers Meet in Kansas City with 100 millers expected, Booth-Tucker sentence deferred, and Foley's federal trial set for June 10 in Omaha.
Interstate sheriffs from 12 Transmississippi states prepare for the annual meeting in Omaha on June 15 and 16. The report notes event details and participation, highlighting regional law enforcement unity and ceremonial arrangements.
Washington June 9 Senate adopts Bacon amendment placing raw cotton on the duty list at 20 percent ad valorem. It is the first time a cotton duty has been included in tariff legislation. The move sparks a sharp Democratic split, six Democrats backing and most oppose. Debate consumes most of the day as sugar and agricultural schedules are shaped.
The provisional National Silver Republican party held its first meeting in executive session at the Leland hotel, Chicago. About 32 states were represented with 100 delegates. Towne of Minnesota chaired the opening, Dubois of Idaho led the plan of organization, and a seven member national executive committee was proposed.
Military authorities at the reservation gather in Stray Bucks Minas City on June 9 with Sheriff Gibb and party expected to arrive to arrest White Ball a Cheyenne chief and his large band. Washington has not replied to the county attorney’s request for cooperation. Indians have killed whites in recent years and captives have rarely faced punishment.
A massive blast at M Bhure's fireworks factory at West Van Buren and Halatead streets shattered windows for blocks and left numerous workers and passersby injured. Names listed include Mrs Maggie Kenny Miss Minnie Theuey M Shure Georgie Grant and Fred A Stiles among others. Firemen battled the blaze as the four story Shure building was gutted and stock destroyed. A panic spread through the neighborhood while cars and streetcars carried frightened crowds and several people were treated for cuts bruises and shock. The loss to the building and stock is estimated at 960,000.
The czar hosted John W. Foster, American seal commissioner, at Peterhoff on Monday. A six day ladies’ race in Kansas City was stopped by rain with Misses Farnsworth Glaw and Mack tied at 63 miles. Insurance claims in Germany reached 296,015,894 with $250,000 paid daily since 1845. Eph Morris, once a famed sharpshooter, died of consumption in Allegheny PA. British consul Bt. John in New Orleans died of meningitis on June 8. The American Waterworks convention met in Denver with about 150 delegates from over 20 states. A deadly Omaha railroad collision near Hudson Junction killed five and injured four as speed on a curve caused the crash.
The prisoner Durrant, labeled the murderer of Biahdhe mont, is granted a reprieve by Governor Budd to July 9 to settle federal court interference questions. The move aims to avoid resentencing and awaits the supreme court’s stance on habeas corpus and related appeals.
A Vancouver dispatch from June 11 relays dire orient news of famine and plague in China. Death tolls are high as northern and eastern Szechuan suffer starvation and fever, with towns decimated, corpses in streets, and relief hindered by swollen rivers and blocked routes.
Opening arguments begin in the Foley murder case with Williams for the state and Simrall for the defense. Court notes the additional presumption of innocence due to the murdered victims being the defendant's mother and sister.
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