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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
5
Republican County Convention Notice for iss county
Notice: Republicans of iss county will meet in a delegate convention at the Opera House in Atlantic on the sixth day of June at ten o clock for nominations to fill county offices including Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools and Board of Supervisors. Also to elect 14 delegates to the state convention in Des Moines August 2. Delegates allocated by wards and towns. Primaries to be held June 3 1369 at usual polling places designated by township committeeman T R Wallace, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Repub
Towa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Geo. L. Dobson
State Central Committee
Efferson
Irolnson
Adams
Ama
Sac
Ermniett
Scott
Woodbury
Than Cock
Republican State Central Committee
W. Phillips
Willi
Atlantic
Tollows
Board of Supervisors
Grant
Benton
Pymosa Vearth
Brighton Grove
Massena Bear Grove
Pleasant
Edna
Victoria
Lincoln
Tota
Ltis
Signs of prosperity cited by Cramp Clark
Cramp CLARK claims signs of prosperity, implying his party lacks evidence of it. The text implies his view is hopeless and that many will disagree, seeing prosperity around them and faulting his perspective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramp Clark
Aguinaldo Shifts Headquarters Amid Turmoil
Aguinaldo moves his capital frequently to escape pursuit, leaving behind many family members. The unstable government struggles as he relocates on short notice. Armored railroad cars with rapid firing guns, pushed by China, appear a new warfare feature and seem effective so far. The Christian earns praise for aid in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Chinode
Philippines
Calls for harsh penalties for public office abuses
The article asserts that Kowman and Secretary of State McFarland were found to have engaged in unlawful practices. It argues that any public officer guilty of intentional irregularities should be punished severely to deter future misconduct, regardless of office, party, or status, urging honesty and integrity in all offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kowman
McFarlind
End of Hostilities Near in the Philippines
A report from the Philippines states that after the fall of Calumpit, insurgent leaders seek a three week ceasefire to discuss peace, while General Otis warns against surrender terms and notes a likely end to active fighting. If the insurgents lay down arms, the country will be lenient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Crulumpit
Luna
Calumpit
Aguinaldo
General Otis
Manila
Otis
Congress
Baker Seen Likely for Cass County renomination
Candidacy of Hon. M. N. Baker for renomination as Cass county representative to the next legislature is spoken of favorably by people in various parts of the county. He served his first term with few mistakes and little criticism, and is credited with honesty and firm principles, earning broad appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Baker
Cass County
T W Brows and the case for a third treasurer term
The article argues for extending T. W. Brows tenure as county treasurer beyond a second term citing known conduct and ongoing need to restore money losses not caused by him while promising to protect taxpayers from further burdens. It appeals to sympathy and public judgment to depart from standard term limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Brows
Arme
Miles and Otis Face Manila War Command Shakeup
GuN MILs seeks Manila command to lead war forces. Gen Miles built a wartime reputation but risks decline by overreaching and ambition. Otia has performed well in the Philippines, and his continuation may be favored if no solid reason exists to relieve him while operations run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun. Mils
Manila
Miles
Otia
Philippines
Storm Warnings and Political Shifts Highlight Uncertain Times
A coastwise warning notes a cyclone threat from the northwest and west urging caves and cellars for safety though no place is perfectly safe. In politics the West favors consolidating behind Dave Henderson for the speaker and cautions that many candidates could split the field, risking defeat. The Samoan Islands are valued for strategic location, offering potential coaling, repairs, and influence amid plans for a Nicaraguan canal and relations with the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Henderson
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco
Australia
Philippines
Georgia considers anti lynch law modeled on South Carolina
Georgia eyes a law akin to South Carolina anti lynching measure making counties liable for damages from lynchings. The law, deemed valid by the state supreme court, requires the victim to be in actual custody of county officers to trigger liability, a noted flaw though a step forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
South Carolina
Supreme Court of
Mrs George Acquitted Yet Condemned by Public Opinion
The jury acquitted Mrs George of murdering Saxton but found her guilty of acts some would die for denying. Though she avoided the gallows, public judgment remains. the deceased man, if charges were true, deserved much harsher punishment, and Mrs George is remembered as a partner in his crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thougou
Cities vie for next year’s national conventions
Large cities lay groundwork to attract national conventions in the coming year. Chicago has long pursued the events aggressively, trading assets to secure hosting. Kansas City, rival in the bid, has completed a sizable auditorium and is quietly preparing to compete.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Nebraska Wind Storms Don’t Favor Kirksville Residents
A letter notes that the wind storms that damaged Kirksville and surrounding counties began in Nebraska and asks the state to blow its political wind away. The writer compares the political wind to the deadly twisting winds that wreck structures and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksvill
Monona
Crawford
Pottawattamie County
Nebraska
Russia and England Agree on China Railroads Plan
Russia and England have reached an understanding to build railways in northern and central China respectively, with China not consulted. The pact signals to other powers that the two nations intend to proceed regardless of China's wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
England
China
Atkinson branded traitor over country amid call for action
Boston man Epwaki Atkinson is denounced as a traitor and urged to join Filipinos if he favors them. The Iowa State Fair premiums are distributed statewide, promising rewards to exhibitors and organizers will mail lists to interested contributors for article preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epwaki Atkinson
Boston
Iowa State Vale
What Ails the South and the Philippines Policy Debate
The piece argues southern development is hindered by entrenched habits, mob law, intolerance, and a failure to respect federal laws, while linking domestic attitudes to foreign policy. It critiques southern ostracism of outsiders, supports sustaining American rule in the Philippines, and notes shifts among Democrats toward Republican stances amid 1900 political currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Shipbuilding Booms At Lakes And Seaports Across Nation
Shipbuilding on the lakes is at high tide with more vessels under construction than ever before. The rapid growth extends to seaports, signaling the United States as a future leading maritime power and widespread presence of Old Glory worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Farmer’s fortune seen in steer sales and land value
The article notes a farmer can sell a steer for 65 and buy land at 85 to 45 per acre, then earn 1 per acre yearly from crops. It claims a good town farm grants true independence and comfort in hard times and highlights the advantage of land ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Dubt
Tur department stores unite to fight trusts
Tur department stores and associated firms form an organization to resist trusts they accuse of dictating terms. They warn that if the conflict grows heated, small businesses and the general public could suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Department
Geonera history marked by lynching and brutal mob acts
The piece condemns a lynching described as barbaric and cruel beyond earlier acts in the region. It laments the mob’s theater of violence, including ears and fingers cut off, oil poured, the body roasted, bones crushed, and relics sought from the remains, urging punishment of the perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geonera
South Sea Islands
Wild mob violence contrasted with rail growth in Iowa
A fiery editorial condemns mob brutality toward a black man named Hose in Georgia and urges federal action, while praising McKinley era railroad expansion in Iowa underlines prosperity, job creation, and market access. It argues rails lift farm land values and state wealth even if impacts are regional.
Food aid and work ethic debate echoed in court ruling
The piece argues that Cubans and Porto Ricans should work for food. free rations may disincentivize effort. It notes the Cherry Sisters suit against the Leader held public performances invite ordinary newspaper criticism, urging fair reporting and punishment for malicious attacks while protecting editors from frivolous damage suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cherry Sisters
Influence of Readers on a Local Paper in Cass County
The article argues that a community’s character shapes its newspaper and vice versa. It notes editors adapt to patrons’ wants while maintaining integrity, and praises Cass County papers as a true index of local citizens’ quality and abundance of good papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Iowa Boys Show Strength as They Join Insurgent Movement
The Iowa volunteers are praised as capable soldiers ready to defend their country and state. They have spilled blood on the soil they defend and stand prepared to meet any duty under difficult circumstances, including trench charges against insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Gen Gomez advocates American protectorate for Cuba
Gen Gomez writes to urge a US protectorate over Cuba until a stable government is formed. If accepted, the move accelerates annexation, argued as inevitable given Cuba’s location and ties. Proponents say annexation serves island prosperity, citizen safety, and business stability, aided by Cuban inhabitants' support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez
Cuba
United States
Cox Funston Leads Kansas Regiment in Philippines
Cox Funston of the Kansas regiment in the Philippines has shown he is the right man to command a regiment of fighters. He leads from the front when the going gets tough and his men follow, honoring the state and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox. Funston
Kansas
Philippines
Kansag
Farmers turn to horse raising as McKinley era boosts demand
Farmers lamented high costs but now draft horses fetch fair prices. Iowa traders report strong demand, with many good horses shipped in the past year and substantial money left in the state from sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Paper trust faces counter irritant from new competing concern
The paper trust discovers multiple spokes in the wheel as rivals devise ways to loosen its grip. A new organization formed to block the trust’s will is now making itself felt, acting as a counter irritant and balancing the market pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Paper Trust
Tur troops of Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota in action
Tur soldiers from Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota have fought alongside in the advance on the insurgents at Calumpit. They render gallant service with a stubborn resolve to press the attack, strike the heaviest enemy concentrations, and not stop until their objectives are achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Calumpit
Public School Proposal Aimed at Reducing Race Tensions
The proposal advocates a nationwide push for a free public school system open to both races. It argues that even with separate schools, universal education would lessen prejudice and reduce crime by promoting mutual understanding and benefitting both Black and white communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Crop prospects across the Lalute show favorable spring conditions
Reports from all parts of the Lalute describe unusually good ground for spring work. Winter wheat and clover suffered heavy winterkill while much grass seed is being sown. Fruit prospects are strong overall with some berry varieties lagging.
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Promises World Cure
An advertisement touts Bucklen arnica salve as the last salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. It claims to positively cure piles and offers price 2 60 per box distributed by Vie Emmart & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie Emmart & Co
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