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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1898
Page
4
The notice outlines prices for subscriptions to The Weekly Telegraph by Ayres and Hollowell, including one year, six months, and three months options, and for the Daily Edition per year and per month. It states the Daily Telegraph is published seven days a week except Sunday and delivers the latest news and market reports.
Washington reports indicate a Cuba crisis is imminent, with Spain pressed to grant independence or face U S military action. The Maine incident and Havana harbor treachery fuel calls for force to halt cruelty in Cuba and secure liberty for the island people.
The piece argues Spain must decide to fight or back down after starving women and children to punish enemies. It claims no chance of reform from Spain and predicts the president will end the current state of affairs soon, with days ahead determining the course.
The piece argues Spanish warships threaten US vessels and may cause scars before conflict ends, while noting the Maine incident do not ground the president's demand to halt civilian starvation in Cuba. It asserts humanitarian justification and calls for civilized nations to support the policy.
A yellow journal cites Horace Greeley on resumption asking how to intervene. It notes his reply that the way to resume is simply to resume, reflecting a stance on economic policy and public discourse.
Tom Warson stands as Georgia’s populist gubernatorial hopeful with strong odds for securing a single tail on his ticket this year.
The Army and Navy Journal explains presidential control over the militia is absolute in necessity, with national guard members mostly militiamen under orders of the president. Militia organizations themselves are not government recognized, but once called into U S service militiamen become soldiers under military law. The pending militia bill affirms they serve wherever ordered, within or beyond U S territory.
The article notes many old navy officers have left service due to age and twenty seven veterans of the Civil War remain among high rank, while a generation of younger officers is ready for combat. It argues that war reveals capable leaders, who emerge from the ranks with proper training and discipline, and that the navy has men of bravery and efficiency poised to earn the country’s pride.
In the Marshalltown Times Republican a tale by Looxeron contrasts farm oats prices. A farmer seeks 22¢ while a dealer recalls two years earlier buying at 7¢, noting political shifts and silver talk. The farmer leaves silenced at the scales.
The Indianapolis Journal notes that nineteen steamships were chartered to load grain at eastern ports, carrying an aggregate 3,000,000 bushels. With on hand surplus and ongoing harvest, the nation can feed its people, assist Cuba, support other armies, and still defeat Spain.
The article warns that Spain could face serious trouble soon after hostilities begin. It argues that the fleet would block all avenues for coal and food supplies, leaving Spain helpless unless such supplies remain accessible.
The note warns that Spain could struggle to supply its soldiers in Cuba and its ships in Havana harbor as food shortages may hinder their war effort, suggesting Spaniards may soon experience hunger with food in scarce supply.
The speaker denounces Spain claiming the country would fail to rouse sympathy or support in the United States. He predicts that if war with Spain occurs, some of the fiercest fighters for the old flag would come from the southern states, underscoring confidence in American resolve.
A fragment reflects bold wartime zeal praising U S naval power and the chant Remember the Maine as a rallying watchword against Spain. The jumbled text hints at a declaration of resolve and readiness to strike if a conflict arises.
In the East the United States and Cuba relations attract little European concern while China and Spain dominate diplomatic intrigues. France, England, and the United States share interests in justice and liberty, with England as a key ally in urging pacification of Cuba and Hawaii’s restraint. The Maine affair is aside to focus on peaceful settlement and the value of international friendship over formal alliances.
Secretary Gage says government finances can meet any wartime drain. He notes citizens would buy bonds and foreign capital would help. Taxation might rise but not to wartime levels of the past, and future war costs could ride on a gold basis, shorter than Civil War expenditures.
A board of inquiry reports the Maine destruction stemmed from an outside explosion without assigning blame or confirming the exact device. Testimony suggests a powerful submarine mine, possibly a floating mine, caused two blasts with the first igniting a smaller magazine.
Boston reports thirty nine ships of American register prepared to mount aix pounders two inch rapid fire guns or torpedo tubes and the owners say they can be turned over for immediate use. It is noted how many vessels can be put to practical use in war and how many can defend themselves against ordinary ocean vessels. Privateers to be effective against our commerce must be well equipped or they could be met by our vessels.
A prediction notes the yellow journals will keep loud, sensational coverage by inventing headlines if nothing newsworthy appears. The author compares them to an overconfident Indian boasting of being heap big talk, suggesting perpetual contrived noise.
The prospect of war has driven thousands into overtime and opened new employment avenues. Enlistments in the navy and army continue to reduce unemployment while reshaping labor demand and industrial output.
L. M. Law appears as governor of Iowa through his appointments to the Board of Control, signaling continued influence over state governance and oversight.
The passage argues that wartime sentiment has unified the United States and Great Britain, predicting that in a war with Spain Britain would side with the U S. No formal alliance would be needed as ties of blood language and shared interests would bind the nations. The author claims such closeness would deter enemies and ensure mutual strength.
The public anticipates the investigative commission’s findings and the next presidential move. McKinley aims to present future policy to Congress as soon as justified. House and Senate leaders are ready to act when the time is right, with the public waiting for the signal from those in authority.
The text lauds many capable statesmen and argues they would govern better than McKinley, but asserts it is prudent for the people to retain those in power now rather than hand control to those eager for conflict.
The Secretary of Agriculture, Wilson, is praised for sticking to his duties and allowing McKinley and others to handle their responsibilities without interference. He is noted as a strong patriot, yet prudent in letting the responsible parties manage their end of the business.
The text notes over 300000 sheep fleeces to be shorn in two Utah towns during April, with wool prices rising toward double the pre McKinley election level. It credits Republican leadership for Utah’s economic benefits amid Bryanism opposition.
The United States declares readiness to supply food to Cuba and enable self provisioning. If Spain resists, the U S promises to supply lead and arms to the starving as needed, aiming to end starvation and remove Spanish forces from Cuban soil.
The speaker asserts Americans are content when Cubans receive direct relief with donations reaching the women and children in dire hunger. He notes the United States has ample food and seeks assurance that aid is faithfully delivered to those in need.
Prosperity advances in Kansas draw crime as robbers target banks again. A recent hold up yielded $5000, signaling renewed risk. State hopes sheriffs will serve beyond property sales at executions, as the region edges back toward prominence.
A fragment discusses making a minor nickel coin described as durable and velvety to touch. It notes a five dollar gold piece has magnetic touch, expresses desire for magnetism more often, and links it to health, reflecting a curiosity about coin materials and sensations.
Discussion questions the author poses about presidential responsibility over Cuba and the Spanish-American crisis. It questions whether war with Spain is justified without proof of Maine blame, considers humanitarian and health risks of war, and argues for preparedness and accountability for President McKinley's actions.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Secretary Wilson aims to analyze exports from nations that block American farm goods. It cites Germany as sending suspicious sausages and says the investigation will compare foreign and domestic quality to counter anti American sentiment. Enduring praise for McKinley follows.
The speaker notes that spending 50 million dollars to begin war preparations proceeds calmly, with no financial panic or market disturbance, suggesting the system is not very bad. Few nations could manage such outlays with so little disruption in financial centers.
The passage suggests a chance to test if there is more than one punch bowl aboard the ship and to punch Spanish battleships to the bottom of the ocean, with permission to fill the bowl with the best available.
The passage explains a basic mnemonic: warships are named for U S states, cruisers for American cities, and torpedo boats for naval heroes. This helps readers gauge vessel type from its name and recognize typical naming patterns in naval fleets.
Gov Shaw selected the board of control members John Downe Ex Gov Larrabee and Judge Kinne. The selection is praised as experienced competent and of the highest standing and expected to protect state interests to the utmost.
Senator Tuurston, recently in Cuba, calls for intervention in Qubao affairs. He argues it is the only practical solution unless the U S stands by while starvation worsens. He warns deaths from the crisis are enormous and must be halted.
A fragment states Spain vows to seek 8100,000,000 in damages for the Maine explosion and accuses Spain of treachery, proposing payment via food for Cuban starving subjects and threats of force if Cuba is not vacated immediately.
A report on the Meine disaster goes to Congress on Monday March 28 and is expected to be acted upon promptly. The Cuban matter will then be addressed, with a decision expected by month’s end on whether we will engage militarily or not.
The article notes a revival in land transfers with more farmland purchases and sales. It contrasts the slow transfers during recent hard times with the faster activity now evident, signaling renewed prosperity in western real estate.
President McKinley has experience as a soldier and is ready for action if needed, while the jingoes alarm loudly. BismaRck predicts Cuba will be free by diplomacy and become an independent republic. we hope war can be avoided, but Cuba may gain freedom even at the cost of conflict.
War talk is cheap but it takes money and blood to do the fighting after war commences. Those who have talk to do had better finish it up before the fighting begins.
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute, praised for taste and health benefits. It claims Grain-O aids the nerves, is not a stimulant, and suitable for both children and adults, costing about one fourth the price of coffee.
The New York chemist T. A. Slocum offers three free bottles of his New Discoveries to readers who write for them. He claims a universal cure for consumption and bronchial diseases, backed by letters of gratitude from patients worldwide. Send post and express address to 98 Pine St New York and note that you saw the ad in THE Telegraph.
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