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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1896
Page
7
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London reports reveal telegraphs and documents implicating Cecil Rhodes Alfred Bell and Rutherford Harris in a plot against Johannesburg. The Times notes grave evidence of their involvement yet clarifies Rhodes may not have approved the Jameson raid crossing. Bankruptcy bill debate closes in Washington with expectations of passage and shifts in support. A National Silver party circular from W T Foster calls for a St Louis silver convention and criticizes Wall Street and Rothschild influence.
A good opportunity for steady employment advertised by mail. Read as a simple home job notice offering income. Address, Lock box 651, Cincinnati, O.
The Nebraska Democratic convention, with 623 delegates present, named delegates at large and adopted a platform denouncing Republican plutocracy and Populist ideas. Chairman Euclid Martin led the assembly, pledging adherence to Jefferson Jackson Cleveland principles and opposing free coinage while backing a stable monetary system and banking reform.
In Detroit on April 30 sound money forces won a clear victory at the Michigan Democratic state convention with 58 of about 800 votes. Administration men took control, adopted their resolutions, and elected delegates. Free silver adherents lamented the loss, predicting future bolts did not materialize. In Allentown Pennsylvania Pattison was endorsed for the Chicago presidential nomination, with Harrity securing strong support and the unit rule prevailing. Denver saw ex Governor Pattison arrive, stating he would follow the Pennsylvania platform but could not pledge steps if the national convention supports free coinage at 16 to 1.
The Iowa Grand Army of the Republic encampment elected officers led by Department Commander Josiah Given of Des Moines and Senior Vice Commander H M Day of Cedar Rapids The next meeting place was set for Marshalltown Also Sons of Veterans and Women’s Relief Corps elected officers and a court sentiment criticized President Cleveland over pension policy.
Key stone mine in the southern hills plans electric illumination for both mine and mill using incandescent lamps with vulcanized rubber caps and wire-netting protection for water immersion. The dynamo is expected to start by May 1. In San Francisco, Davis Will Case unsettled as Cal houn claimants and contestants urge compromise to end long litigation over Montana miner Andrew J. Davis.
Scores from games in Pittsburg and New York with Philadelphia and Brooklyn show a 6 to 0 loss for Cleveland at Philadelphia while New York defeated Brooklyn 6 to 4. Detroit beat Milwaukee and Minneapolis routed Milwaukee, detailing pitchers and batters across multiple early season tilts.
In Washington on May 2 the senate heard a dramatic session as Senator Tillman blasted the administration and high officials. He denounced bond issues and urged a constitutional convention while clashing with Senator Hill and others, promising sharp political moves ahead. The chamber overflowed with spectators as Tillman and Hill sparred over policy and party unity. Princeton athletes also returned home to fanfare after Athens success.
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