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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1895
Page
3
The Weekly Telegraph notes Japan’s preference to manage its affairs without Russian interference. It comments on Monied matters, cyclones, politics, and the Cuba-Spain unrest, while noting Secretary Gresham’s illness and possible extra sessions. The 1895 Official Register, 200 pages, by Secretary McFarland, is now in print.
A Des Moines girl describes a twelve hour trance in a city church ending in a claim of heaven. In Atlantic a park scene evokes heaven like peace from the fountain waters. Marion county faces a heated vote on an $80,000 courthouse bond in a special election, with strong public sentiment anticipated.
A proposal suggests Bayard return to the United States to reduce expenses while allowing England to manage its own affairs in Britain. The plan notes Bayard’s keen involvement in England’s interests, particularly where disputes may arise between the two nations and America.
The administration faces a bleak outlook with an April treasury deficit of 8 million dollars. The Wilson tariff cut and the Supreme Court ruling on the income tax hinder revenue, hinting at another bond issue. The lone bright spot is the gold reserve’s stability.
British troops landed at Corinto Nicaragua in what observers call an act of war or piracy, risking abrogation of treaties and triggering Central American defense talks. Nicaragua closed Corinto port and moved to annex Mosquito, undermining Britain's Managua treaty rights. United States may face direct involvement if attempts to restore Chief Clarence and Mosquito control occur. Small actions can yield major consequences.
The piece notes April coinage totals of gold four million six hundred thirty nine thousand three hundred dollars and silver five hundred ninety five thousand plus minor coins, totaling five million three hundred sixty four thousand seventy two. It argues unlimited silver coinage would not curb prices and condemns recession fears, urging money to circulate. It closes with May’s arrival and early signs of crops and garden produce.
Readers are reminded that anxious graduates can endure the final stretch with steady effort and cool determination. The editorial also notes discontent with the Nicaragua policy, a call for Admiral Meade’s reassignment, and trends in shoe factory relocations toward the West to be near markets, with light humor about editor Ret Clarkson and political commentary.
The Detroit Tribune endorses a new dollar made of equal parts gold and silver in a 16 to 1 ratio totaling half a dollar in size. The scheme aims to bridge financial gaps and credits James E. Scripps as its originator.
W C Moyne H B Newooms Cass township C Colfax Smith announce for County Superintendent of Schools subject to Cass County Republican convention. They urge Republican support from friends and party members ahead of the nomination vote.
The article notes the old fashioned round beehive is rare outside of Germany and Austria, supplanted by modern board hives. It describes a New Jersey farmer seeking two old hives via a New York dealer, who finds one on Long Island. Queen bees are shipped by mail in candy-filled cages, with 60 percent surviving a 45 day voyage to Australia. Bunyan’s persuasive voice and a 1537 Spanish hunting horn price are also mentioned.
A publicized safe breaking demonstration in Effingham involved William A. Pinkerton and other notable spectators. A young expert showcased nitroglycerin and detonating caps to strip a bank safe in under three hours, amid wagers on time and the safe’s resilience.
An improvement designed to represent a sea vessel on stage imitates rocking swaying motion. A false stage overlays the regular stage, hinged at the forward edge. A mechanical contrivance lifts the rear portion and permits controlled lateral movement.
In New York cable cars are killing bicyclists, while in Denver bicycles slash cable company receipts by half. The callous line, If this is revenge, make the most of it, reflects editorial tone from Chicago Ties Hexald.
A London Spectator correspondent recounts a dog traveling alone on a train from Uxbridge Road to Sloane Square. The animal, a white and tan Scotch terrier mix, avoids detection, alters seats, and appears bent on reaching the stairs at Sloane Square, suggesting station counting as a form of navigation. The piece blends a curious animal tale with brief literary quips from the Boston Transcript about a poem submission.
The piece muses on springtime renewal and May day joy as Riley the poet voices a fond belief in returning green. It recalls children picking flowers, May baskets, and the sadness of Memorial Day veterans, interwoven with a Finch note on Royal baking powder’s leavening claim.
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