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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1896
Page
6
Des Moines river land commission plans to start payments from a $250000 appropriation within two weeks. Offices will be in Des Moines Fort Dodge Dayton and possibly Stratford, with most funds going to Webster county claimants. Claims range from 100 to 10000 dollars, Peter Reilly of Fort Dodge having the largest claim.
The June 12 session wrapped with Vice President Stevenson closing the Senate at 4 o clock after a brief valedictory. The chamber remained calm as the last bill favored Sherman pensioning General Davidson's widow moved forward, with thanks given to Stevenson and Speaker Read for fair rulings. The House adjourned after routine appropriations and local bills, amid warm farewells and a cordial address by Speaker Read.
In McLean avenue Walter, driven by liquor after two unhappy years of marriage to Mrs. Rose Stocker, fired at his wife and killed a stepdaughter while wounding another in a shocking family tragedy. He sought control of her property valued at 2,500 dollars. The attack ended hopes of legal gain and left the household shattered.
Report from St Louis shows national committee members arriving for June convention amid pressure on silver policy. Talks center on temporary leadership, chairmanship, and possible bolting by silver delegates. Kerens visits Canton to discuss money plank while race tensions and accommodations for negro delegates loom large.
In Waarrensburg on June 12 at about midnight the city was visited by a shower of snow lasting roughly five minutes.
The Iowa Sunday school workers convention closed with Moody and Towle addressing. A resolution urged temperance instruction in public schools and teacher example, but tobacco provisions were struck after debate. Officers elected included President Rev. I N McCash and treasurer T J Hardin.
The synod session weighs an appeal over Rev Seleen accused of real estate work alongside ministry. Conference ruling deemed possibly illegal so case sent back. A rule requires ministers to surrender ordination letters if engaging in secular work. Masons Meet Next In Lincoln Omaha June 1% officers named. next session in Lincoln. Asbestos Pound In Wyoming large bed near Huatville with fibre value $10-400 per ton.
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