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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1899
Page
4
A clipped item notes a spy monthly period and a three month term. The fragment references timeframes and an eye meaning surveillance, but lacks clear action, participants, or setting.
Maen To the Republican Electors of the State of Iowa a delegate convention of the Republicans will meet in Des Moines on Wednesday August at 11 o clock a.m. to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Superintendent of Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and to transact other business. All Republican voters are invited. Representation is one delegate per county and one extra for each 200 votes or fraction thereof cast for Geo L Dobson for secretary of state in 1893. County committees urged to reorganize for delegate election. Names of counties and delegates listed along with state central committee signatures.
Notice states Republicans meet in the Opera House at Atlantic on June 16 19 at 9 oclock a m to nominate county officers and elect 14 delegates to the Des Moines state convention. Representation by townships and total delegates listed. Primaries set for June 3 1569 at township locations. OT R Wacace chairman.
Hor Sheriff J P Bill declares candidacy for a second term after serving Cass County duties to the best of his ability. He seeks Republican convention support in Atlantic, June, awaiting party decision. Cc W Hull accompanies the announcement as fellow candidate or supporter.
The speaker notes public joy over prospects of peace in the Philippines and the reduced danger of war. He asserts Filipinos must respect U.S. authority while acknowledging a long, patient education toward liberty under government protection and guidance.
Ex Senator Preven of Kansas declares return to the Republican fold saying he has always been a Republican except on the money question. He calls Pelter a case of forcible annexation and likens the move to a prodigal returning home, adding not to celebrate with the fatted calf.
Omana entertained Admiral Schrey during a rainy spell as villagers sheltered him from the downpour. The sailor reportedly avoided exposure and stayed dry while meals and care were provided.
A proposed expansion of Canadian canals may enable through traffic from the Great Lakes to European ports within a few years. Lake steamers would shuttle cargo from Duluth and Chicago to Montreal, with ocean vessels reaching up the St Lawrence. The plan could cut transit times and costs, boost passenger travel, and position Montreal or Quebec as rivals to New York. a New York canal investment could cost around 200 million dollars. The project would significantly impact Northwest producers and American commerce according to the Omaha Bee.
The Manila peace negotiators appear to seek time by asking for an armistice without authority to set terms. General Otis rejects their proposals while American forces advance along the Rio Grande and natives retreat home in large numbers, suggesting limited further fighting despite the commission’s odd moves.
Gun Lupow at Havana promises stricter rules after ordering laborers on the streets to wear clothing deemed decent. The move intrudes on personal liberty and may provoke strong protests from the counties.
The text notes many peppies pressing Carnaéie to avoid disgrace by dying rich. They care little when he dies, only that a portion of his wealth be distributed soon, fearing delays from possible accidents.
The delegates to the peace conference will exchange views, benefiting all by helping representatives from various nations become acquainted and fostering a better overall sentiment.
The volunteers of the west have stood the brunt of the fighting in the Philippines and proven themselves worthy of the trust reposed in them wherever tried.
A partisan defense of the war effort argues the conflict with the Filipinos is nearing completion and claims sensational newspapers will pivot to murders and personal crises for future drama while critics search for new topics.
The United States will maintain authority in Cuba until the island’s entire population can freely vote in a fair, peaceful election. Cuban officers and a few armed leaders do not represent the majority, and they will not dictate Cuba’s government policy or terms.
The passage asserts trusts must be curbed before a Republican Congress acts, noting active plans by capable minds to place controls on trusts. It hints at a provision possibly similar to state bank money issuance controls, without specifying details, and expresses confidence that the Republicans will provide a remedy when needed.
Lucerne Steverns, famed as the father of Nebraska populism, calls Bryan a political pirate and ex-Senator Allen an political assassin. The remarks highlight growing discord between party bosses and rank and file. The breach widens as Bryan aligns with a new Democrat strategy while relying on populist followers who are deserting him.
President Angell of the University of Michigan proposes to furnish to the government a group of well educated young men who will cover their own expenses abroad for several years if they obtain consular posts afterward. The note suggests testing patriotism before accepting such an offer, hinting at the influence of certain professors at universities including Chicago.
Papers foresee a larger political move as Dewey returns to the United States and volunteers come home, with speculation of a Dewey led shift before the fall election. The Dubuque Telegraph hints at a broader Republican strategy tied to Aguinaldo’s peace proposal and McKinley’s possible political use.
The piece notes heavy rains would hamper operations for both sides in the Philippines, potentially limiting actions by our forces while enabling rebel activity. It warns that a prolonged season could pressure both sides, with surrender as a possible outcome to ease difficulties.
The Philadelphia Record reports that a recent state supreme court decision holds promissory notes given to secure margins in speculative operations cannot be sued for or collected. It states that speculating on margins is gambling and debts thus incurred are not enforceable at law. The piece notes this reflects a broader legal principle.
Kansas and Southwest cattle men along with Kansas City stockyards players argue over double inspection. Thousands of cattle that would normally head to Kansas City are now diverted to South Omaha. Pits will soon damage the Kansas City market unless a change is made.
A Hague peace meeting opens with US and twenty five nations present. The program centers on three points: limit military and naval armaments, reduce war’s horrors, and pursue arbitration to settle disputes. Arbitration offers the strongest potential impact if adopted and applied globally.
Aguinaldo has fled to the mountains as American forces mop up rebels across the country, scattering them from Manila north for about fifty five miles. The campaign, though still active, is expected to slow due to wet weather and mud. The tin-clad vessels control the Rio Grande river, maintaining water communication from Manila to Calumpit and beyond.
A private letter to the editor of the Register, signed by Hon. H. G. Curtis of the Porto Rico Insular Commission, notes the commission's harmonious labor and readiness to file its report with recommendations for a new code of laws and the needed legal framework.
General Gomez issues a manifesto to Cuban troops urging surrender of arms and acceptance of money offered. The queenish stance, though unusual, is seen as sensible and likely to end the matter with little trouble.
Editors in several papers worry that if Senator Gear is reelected he may not finish his term. They note older colleagues sometimes live longer than expected and warn of a rush of applicants for his seat should he die before term end.
Curt Yeoman WIllis, six feet seven inches tall, selected to represent Uncle Sam in the Washington peace jubilee this June. The crowd will look up to him and expect a grand time, regardless of others' mood.
The text argues Texas may enact a stringent trust law that could ban price controlling corporations from operating and render trusts uncollectible for debts. It predicts the law’s strict enforcement will impact large corporations, labor groups, and cash transactions, noting existing failures to enforce similar prohibitions on alcohol-related debts.
Troubled talks unfold as privates are to receive the same pay as officers to boost morale and sustain the Cuban army after long absences and widespread destruction. Officers are upset, accusing the country of coddling military leaders and stirring unrest whenever demands are unmet.
General Gomez pulls out of the commission to distribute a 3,000,000 dollar fund for Cuban soldiers. The move casts doubt on disarming the Cubana and raises the possibility of force if arms are not surrendered. The government insists no money will be paid without compliance and urges acceptance of U S terms.
A column notes that several outspoken aunties now hedge and backtrack on comments made during a recent meeting. Their shifting explanations amuse some readers but also expose a miscalculated push to sway public opinion.
Congress members study trust law closely seeking a plan to curb trusts without harming legitimate business. The aim is to devise a method that earns political capital while addressing what they see as the era’s worst enemy to capital.
The farmer with crops in the ground is fortunate as ground conditions are optimal this spring. Moisture is abundant, weather has been cool, seeds sprouted well, and small grains show splendid growth. The apple crop prospect is reported good and the landscape of Iowa looks particularly fine today.
Violent wind storms sweep across the nation tearing buildings apart. In Michigan Ohio and Pennsylvania the storms have damaged schoolhouses and resulted in fatalities and injuries among children. The storm season continues for months with no relief in sight.
During the service of dedicating the Chicago Democratic headquarters Attorney Trade urged the party to shelve a dead issue and bury it at once. He suggested using the space for other issues to be examined in a post mortem in 1900.
After his outing, President McKixney resumes White House business as the health resort he visited benefits from the added publicity and potential advertising value.
The Forty-ninth Iowa regiment faces disgrace as a minority of veterans misbehave after muster out. The incident clouds the unit’s reputation though most members behaved well. Officers and men dispute accountability, while public sympathy leans toward leniency for camp confinements.
The European juntae of the Filipinos pretends to send Aguinaldo messages via cables while our forces control Philippine lines. They cannot send real cablegrams and risk exposure if peace talks arise. Their only leverage is misdirection. the cable will fail to deliver truth, leaving them jobless if a settlement occurs.
The text notes iron workers now earn 1892 wage levels after two years of Republican rule while mills operate at full capacity. It contrasts with four years of Democratic leadership marked by wage declines and mill shutdowns or reduced hours, arguing the improvement across industries supports keeping the party in power.
Reports from the Philippines differ on Aguinsido heading north and his whereabouts unknown. One Philippine general reportedly negotiates for peace on his own accord. Tin clad gunboats move up the Rio Grand shelling rebels and delivering supplies while our forces press the rebels. Reports from our men are favorable compared with the Hong Kong junta, but our troops are advancing closely.
A German biologist claims the brain renews every two months, but the speaker mocks the idea noting men often choose poorly or keep old brains, and many people appear to retain the same brain for years despite new claims.
Irrepressible James Weaver issues a call for a populist convention in Des Moines on August 16, the same day the Democratic gathering is scheduled there. He laments unfinished work and reflects on a hard career marked by notable errors given his evident abilities.
Princeton students who tried to block a wild west parade attacked by cowboys and learned a hard lesson. The youths proved less mixed with real fighting than in class, finding cowboys skilled in rough scrimmage and leaving with a cautionary tale about street clashes.
The item claims Tsouce Grover Cleveland died suddenly on a Lake Erie fishing trip but contradicts the report stating he is well and enjoying life. It notes his indignation at the hoax and compares it to Sherman being reported dead prematurely.
A fragmented item notes Farmer Morton's new party supposedly stalled by a Nebraska hail storm, with speculation about its viability in spring weather and references to a Filipino congress capital hunt. The scattered text hints at political moves and ongoing forceful pursuits without clear details.
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