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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1893
Page
9
A general ad touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and eases colds fevers and constipation. It highlights its pleasant taste and kidney liver and bowel action without weakening them. Sold by druggists in 30c and 1 bottle sizes, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
An advertisement by J. N. Hathaway M.D. of Sioux City Iowa touts exclusive treatments for varioius conditions including impotency, syphilis, skin, blood, and nervous diseases. The note promises home treatment options, confidential service, free consultations, and references from local banks and business men, urging readers to consult only him for rapid, safe cures.
The last statement of Carlyle W. Harris from the state prison cites governor Flower's refusal to intervene, claims his wife’s morphine addiction led to her death, and asserts his innocence. Harris was buried at Albany Rural Cemetery after the May 10 report.
The Western rate dispute accelerates as Union Pacific drops a $13 fare from Utah to Colorado points via Rio Grande, plus a $76 round trip. Lomax of Union Pacific pledges a $1 rate to the Missouri River if the impasse continues, signaling intensified competition.
Chicago May 1 An irate Kansas official and two state commissioners protested at a fair bank branch over funds deposited by Kansas. They demanded repayment, threatening action if the Kansas money did not return. Other items note Des Moines weather, a dog and carp fight in Ohio, Michigan rail land rights, a Kansas murder arrest, a Baltimore rumor denial, Booth physician updates, and Marine Illinois railroad expansion.
Berlin reports show the emperor addressing guards after a troop review, urging constitutional reform while avoiding a direct clash with the Reichstag. He favors consolidating factions into two or three large parties to ease governance, as press commentary notes proposals echo historic critiques since Frederick William IV.
Cuicano May 10 The ninth annual session of the supreme council of the Catholic Knights of America opened with 64 delegates. Secretary Barr notes an increase of 641 members to 22,264 and 534 local branches across 42 states. Treasurer Kershner shows a cash balance of 45 817.06. Trustees report O Briens defalcations were detected. branch 60 Cincinnati funded discovery at 220 but not reimbursed. Also reports on the Mississippi River flood threat from Cairo to New Orleans and rail damage near Memphis. The Rio Grande head plans a possible meeting in Chicago to patch rates. William Matthews, the king of cattle rustlers, was arrested at Chateau and will be taken to Spokane.
Officials confirm ex-Representative Blount is appointed minister resident to the Hawaiian Islands. Commissioner Blount will receive the legation from Stevens, who sails May 24 with Mrs Stevens and their daughter’s body. Texas cattle scare judged unnecessary. 550 cattle quarantined at Juniata. Black granted divorce in St Joseph. Governor Stone extends execution date to May 24 for Amos Avery who seeks Christian conversion.
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