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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1893
Page
3
The Weekly Telegraph lists subscription prices: one year for one copy and six months and three months options. It notes the Daily Telegraph is published every evening except Sunday with latest general news and market reports and a six dollar annual rate.
Anita Tribune argues the county Board must publish the list of claims as required by law. The piece condemns Republican majority secrecy and urges adherence to Section 30, asserting the public deserves access to where county money goes.
The Falcon under Captain Henry Bartlett sails from Falcon for Philadelphia to take Lieutenant Peary and his party aboard. The sealing steamer, in first class condition after repairs, carries 18 months of provisions and 500 tons of coal. Crew of 17 includes captain, mates, stewards, engineers, firemen and sailors, with an observatory atop the deckhouse for scientific observations.
The United States case against Leavenworth Coal Co over mining under Fort Leavenworth reservation and the Missouri River was argued in U S District Court before Judge Williams, who took the matter under advisement.
New York on June 15 reports a Wednesday currency shipment to the interior that totaled close to 2 million dollars. About 1 million dollars of that amount was secured at the subtreasury in exchanges and transfer operations.
In Brooklyn Life a solemn exchange features the Rev Mr Lanks advising a young friend that a youth who smokes cigarettes will not achieve much in life. The youth retorts he once set a theater on fire with a cigarette, burning up an entire Uncle Tom's Cabin troop.
The Atlantic team wins both the climbing contest and the sweepstakes at the Sioux City event. Time 48 seconds for the climb. Belts and prize money total 350 dollars across events, with a rejoicing return pending on No. 4.
The Phonix Hook and Ladder team rode the train in a royal send off at 1 52 Saturday. A marching procession formed with John Moreland leading followed by the band, the two climbers Hank Dillett and Sam Slater, and the newly elected chief and financial secretary. Citizens cheered as they paraded along Chestnut Street past Whitney's bank and returned to the firemen's hall in a quiet, proud finish.
Montrea June 13 reports efforts by a group of American and Canadian capitalists to gain control of the Grand Trunk Railway company.
The seventh victim of the Montgomery Street fire at 10 and 12 Montgomery Street, Morris Nickson of 8 Pitt Street, age 40, died today in Governor's Hospital.
New York June 15 reports another suspension in the jewelry trade. The subject is Ernest F Nipline with offices in Providence Rhode Island and Paris France.
The International Typographical Union report condemns the Childs-Drexel home project as poorly built due to inexperience and negligence. Trustees Vaughan and Donath are censured and removed. Stevenson supervised construction, with the committee relying on him. Balcomb criticizes the building committee's lack of architectural expertise and diligence.
In Topeka Judge Williams overruled a demurrer in United States versus Leavenworth Coal Company. The government seeks an accounting for coal mined on government land with royalties feared between $500000 and $600000. The defendant will answer, and the case proceeds to merits.
The Finance and Trade Congress opens at the Art Institute in Curiaco and runs through Saturday. The world congress of bankers and financiers will draw many renowned figures from the financial world for a week focused on practical finance and trade issues.
The Infanta Eulalia visited as a private citizen at Mass in the cathedral and a quiet sail on the bay, dropping royal insignia to be simply the Duchess of Mountspender for the present. She avoided royal salutes and traveled without ceremony.
The Farmers' Exchange bank failed to open though assets exceed liabilities by about two to one. The run over the last three days triggered the suspension. The bank reports paid up capital of 50 000 dollars and surplus of 100 000 dollars. Killed by lightning while repairing a wire. Str Louis coroner rules neck wound from a strike, storm ongoing. Arrest made in Missouri for alleged $5 000 fraud involving a society leader and family kin.
Reports from Kansas Washington and other states note good stands for corn oats and small grains with harvests underway in Kansas while Nebraska sees rapid corn growth and improving conditions The International Typographical Union at Chicago June 14 rejects C W Edwards for public printer and adopts redistricting plans to 16 districts and measures to shorten hours for book and job printers The convention adjourned to attend Delegate Gamble's funeral.
Washington June 14 All cabinet members attended except Secretary Smith. The session lasted until near night. Several important changes in executive service personnel were discussed to take effect at the start of the next fiscal year.
In Indianapolis on June 14 the German Knights of Pythias session elected an executive committee to confer with individual lodges and warned that injunctions will be filed if Supreme Chancellor Blackwell revokes lodge charters. Also: Commander Dickens says the Duke of Veragua will travel as a private citizen after leaving New York.
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Loyal Order of Orangemen met in Minneapolis on June 14. Most Worshipful Grand Master Hayden opened the first session, which was well attended and devoted to routine business.
The president named Holmes Conrad of Virginia as assistant attorney general replacing John B. Cotton who resigned. Bennington R. Bedle of New Jersey was appointed consul to the United States at Sheffield England.
At Cameron West Virginia on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad freight trains Nos 89 and 92 collided just east of town. Both engines and twenty cars were wrecked. Engineers Dean and Kinney of Wheeling Fireman Clem Fisher and two other trainmen were killed.
Fire at Leonardville Kansas destroyed Ed ward Nickelson’s large livery stable and 14 horses, including two valuable stallions. The blaze ran beyond control and swept an entire block of stores, wiping out half the town’s business portion.
The Mississippi River at New Orleans has reached the high water mark of 1890 and authorities warn of a potential six inch rise. Flood conditions persist as residents monitor the swollen river and seek precautions against further water levels. Animal and rail traffic impact details are not provided in the readable text.
Postal employees are warned not to throw mail into windows or entryways and to endorse delivery attempts when occupants are absent or unresponsive. Carriers must report any violations to the Postmaster, uphold the motto speed, certainty, security, and study relevant Postal Regulations and Department rulings for their assigned work. Approved.
Neglect of catarrh can be dangerous and Dr. Moore offers treatment with a record of success. A graduate from multiple medical schools, he treats deafness ear ringing inflamed eyes throat headaches and neuralgia. Free consultation 9 to 12 AM and 2 to 5 PM. Office over the Post-office Atlantic Iowa.
Dr Gothard will be absent for about a month starting not long after July 10. Customers are advised to take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
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