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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1897

Page

5

Postal Treaties At South American Congress Debated

The Universal Postal Congress committee has nearly finished preliminarily reviewing amendments to the international treaty. Key issues include universal postage stamps, a gold standard for all balances, and pay reductions for mail transit. South American delegates protest lack of recognition and may solidly oppose majority committee reports on vital questions.

Washington Ways and Means Committee Universal Pontal Congress Congress South Central America

Expect Unfavorable Terms In Constantinople Pencs Negotiations

Ambassadors exchange views on immediate peace between Turkey and Greece as Turkish forces push toward Athens. A collective note proposes an armistice pending talks. Greek naval actions capture a Turkish steamer with troops and weapons, while other dispatches report snowstorms across Europe and various diplomatic movements.

Oneseiness Constantinople Pencs ConstantinoPie Greece Edhem Pasha Athens Turkey Creta Phansala Pharsela Thessaly Elassona Skiathos Volo Peninsula Venus Tenedos Asia

Mystery of Eldon bank robbery solved

Otumwa IA May 18 detective records reveal ex city marshal Stevens of Eldon confessed to instigating the February 1 bank robbery. Dick Dodd of Ottumwa and three Chicago criminals carried out the raid with Stevens guarding outside. Chicago men sought and a share of $6200 was split before fleeing with the cash. Stevens and Dodd were arrested. the Chicago crew remains at large.

Orrumwa Hidon Stevens Eldon Dick Doda Ottumwa Chicago Cravkamen Chicago Dodd Ale Des Moines Chisago

Canada Eyes Fast Steamships and Reciprocity With Britain

Sir Donald Smith, Canada’s high commissioner, voices hope for fast steamship service between Canada and Great Britain within two years and defends Ottawa tariff proposals as strengthening ties with Britain. He emphasizes Canada seeks real reciprocity with the United States and denies hostility toward the U.S. Also reports lynching of two African American girls near Huntsville, and other brief items from nationwide events.

Canada United States Lonpoy Donald Smith Great Britain Howe Ottows Donald

Shattered condition of Prof A H Nye in Cedar Falls

The Gazette reports Prof A H Nye of 2500 Olive Street Cedar Falls left fragile by the grippe. After doctors failed and he doubted proprietary medicine, Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People helped him regain strength and vigor following three boxes. Nye endorses the pills and provides his address for inquiries. They cost 50 cents a box or six for $2.50, available from Dr Williams Medicine Company or local druggists.

Ingrippe A. H. Nye Olive Street Cedar Falls Iowa Prof Nye New York State Uwick Williams Jay Jess Williama la Grippe Dr. Williams

Machinists Confer Over Union Differences In May

May 13 item notes a resolution by the International Association of Machinists leaving action to the executive board to resolve printing office linotype disputes. A conference with the International Typographical Union will be held to attempt to reconcile the two unions tensions.

SysesvEt Avate Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers Missionary Board of the Church Toledo Toepo Missionary Board of the United Brethren Church Weaver Rev. H. Barkmeyer Germany J. H. Caulker Naneen North Pole Mesara Castle Barkmeyer Woman's Board Lisbon McKee Africa China Japan Board For Home Missions L. C. Burtner Carter Chickamauga Bell Kansas International Association of Machinists International Typographical Union

City Hall Meeting Forms New RB Committee Group

The G A RB committee met with the citizen's committee at city hall Saturday evening and appointed committee members to coordinate local efforts. The session aimed to align goals and establish a plan for ongoing community involvement in the project.

G. A. RB Citizen's Committee City Hall

Postoffice Time Table for R I and P Ry Changes

The text lists updated carrier schedules for the R I and P railway post office. It details Trip 1 general delivery leaving at 7 30 p m and returning 10 30 p m, Trip 2 business delivery leaving 9 20 a m and returning 11 45 a m, Trip 8 business delivery leaving 2 15 p m and returning 2 35 p m, and Trip 4 general delivery leaving 3 45 p m and returning 6 p m. It warns letters postmarked after 8 a m may miss eastbound trains and advises mailing at the office for morning eastbound service. Cuas F Case P M.

Basant North Branch Cuas F. Case P. M

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