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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1898
Page
3
The Weekly Telegraph lists subscription terms for annual and shorter periods and notes a daily edition issued every evening except Sunday. It promises the latest general news and market reports.
Cass county Republicans meet in delegate convention at the opera house Atlantic Iowa to nominate candidates for Clerk of Courts County Auditor County Recorder County Attorney Supervisors District No 1 and 4 Thirteen delegates to state convention at Dubuque September 1 and to Congressional Convention time not yet set Also thirteen delegates for judicial convention basis one delegate per fifteen votes for Governor Leslie M Shaw 1897 Township counts listed Chairman W C Frazis calls caucus meetings preceding the convention
The Grove township Republicans meet on May 26 1808 at 2 PM to elect seven delegates for the county convention at Atlantic June 4 1838 and conduct other business. Ira Needles, Committeeman. Bear Grove voters convene May 27 18y8 to select six delegates for the Atlantic county convention June 4 1898 and to handle other business. Tra Miner, Committeeman.
Many Africans who had been traveling in Europe are returning home due to increasingly unpleasant conditions. France is singled out for poor reception amid financial ties with Americans who spent freely on goods. Americans may learn a lesson as traders suffer from lost patronage. Germany is also reducing the amount of American money it handles in the future.
Despite optimistic talk about a decisive victory, the text portrays a confident female graduate promising bold action against Spanish forces, claiming she will seize islands and triumph, diploma in hand. The language reflects wartime bravado and propaganda tone.
A stream of notices from Cass County and several Iowa towns praise Hon. Silas Wilson of Atlantic for the Ninth District Republican nomination bid. Wilson, a Civil War veteran and former Iowa legislator, is described as a strong candidate with broad farmer and political support, and credible chances to win the nomination and serve with integrity.
A visitor returning from Camp McKinley at Des Moines praised the enlistment quality. He said the volunteers are the state’s best young men, cultured, refined, and intelligent, ready to serve when the nation calls, continuing a proud tradition of the guard and volunteers.
A remark on a serviceman losing an ear in Whitechapel argues the stain should not extend to others, while noting the man’s own admission of fault for forsaking manhood and duty. He disgraced himself and the uniform, with responsibility claimed by no one else.
Citizens clash over postmasters influence at the county level as they push for a local congressman. They argue three terms by outsiders harm local interests and urge united action to elect a candidate from the county, despite postmaster ties and debts.
Late reports indicate United States troops have landed in Cuba with more on the way. A landing would cut junction with insurgents, enabling attacks on Havana from front and rear. It would allow landing of food, arms, and ammunition for Cuban troops as Havana faces shortages. If Spanish supplies fail, surrender or annihilation could follow.
Several prominent men's sons hold army posts with good pay, but William Jr. Larrabee enlisted as a private in the Dodge company and marched out with the men as a patriotic American, after resigning his post on Gov. Shaw's staff. If he lives to return, he may earn shoulder straps by honorable service.
The author urges readers to accept the slow pace of war preparation and ongoing combat. Those not involved should refrain from criticizing speed, and if so pressed for haste, they should switch places with the fighters to understand the urgency and risk.
The piece lauds Bryan Con for raising a regiment and serving, notes war news may be accurate, and urges every Republican to attend Saturday caucuses to choose delegates for the county convention. It warns nonattendance forfeits the right to complain and stresses voter participation.
The Tus Charleston left San Francisco on Sunday carrying munitions and troops for Admiral Dewey. If all goes well, she is expected to reach Manila around June 10 and meet the American squadron there. The piece notes French jibes at American women and predicts a domestic retort as they vow to discard old attire.
The Trans Mississippi exposition is set to open next Wednesday. Reporters in the grand stand hope to witness a dramatic mention of the smashing of the Spanish fleet as the event’s opening moment.
A compact, period style line notes the aim to contain Spanish forces, suggesting decisive action and clear pursuit, with emphasis on locating targets once secured. The wording evokes early 20th century naval rhetoric about sealing off a foe and pursuing them afterward.
A government memo blames newspapers for leaking battlefield plans arguing early publication jeopardized operations. It defends delaying news to protect navy and army movements, noting later, verified results would reduce enemy advantage and preserve public trust, while warning sensational yellow journals.
A briefing notes a cyclone crossing eastern Iowa into northern Illinois causing loss of life and property damage. It urges precautions, noting caves or cellars offer safety, especially at night, and stresses seeking the safest retreat quickly during storms.
The Cass county crop is in the ground with good conditions and early emergence. Fruit trees show slow but lasting bloom, signaling a strong fruit harvest especially cherries and small fruits. Apple trees set well but may not bloom as heavily. overall farmers expect a vast crop barring adverse weather.
The Denison resident Sears McHenry is appointed paymaster at Camp McKinley. A young man of ability and integrity, he brings banking experience and long service in the Sons of Veterans in Iowa, and previously served with the First Regiment I N G.
Spain protests Canadian sulphur exports to the United States and urges restraint. The message implies American openness to accepting all Spanish subjects seeking relocation and free transport to areas described as plentiful with the material.
Foreign press observers note a shift toward favorable views of the United States as the war looms. They expect English confidence in U S strength, warn of shifts if reverses occur, and discuss naval bets, technology advances, and trends toward shorter, more destructive battles with improved surgery and longer-range fighting.
Regions report wheat consumption almost exceeds production and prices may rise for the new crop. Several foreign countries have removed duties on wheat, signaling tight supply. Western coast yields look short due to drought. Cash corn and oats demand outstrips on hand supply, hinting at good prices. Hog and lard demand rising with limited near term supply, supporting higher prices as crops mature. Presidential policies praised, Cuba issue debated, with expectations of careful future handling.
William Jennings Bryan, once seen as a failed achiever, has been urged by the Nebraska governor to raise a regiment of volunteers. His popularity has waned since the war began, and observers question his wheat and silver policies as confidence in his judgment erodes.
Hog buyers report at Atlantic on May 17 selling prices around 4.10 dollars per hundredweight. The market shows modest strength as hogs bring a neat sum, aiding the value of corn fed stock.
The author notes the Tn Cape Vorido fleet has dodged for a week and risks running low on coal. If no recoalment occurs, they must seek supply or risk halting. A port at Santiago de Cuba? is hoped so that our fleet can strike before they resupply or escape.
Soldiers recall past doubts about the Texas and Towa, noting the Towa’s shells proving effective and her dashpots ready for another round. The passage suggests a shift in opinion as the Towa demonstrates resilience and combat readiness for future encounters.
The piece notes rising war rumors from abroad with an air of mystery, suggesting a major Eastern nation confrontation may soon unfold after years of near-misses, though specifics remain elusive in the current climate.
The passage asserts that a commander gains the upper hand by acting at the right moment when the enemy shows weakness. It emphasizes real time observation, rapid movement, and the risk of delay ruining victory, noting the value of on ground awareness and timely strikes.
The article notes 126 000 volunteers are likely to go into active service to hold and occupy islands seized, with more called as needed. It mentions Italy’s focus on internal bread riots and grain shortages, and agrarian farmers gaining access to bank accounts without discounts as grain stocks rise.
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield says she caught a lung infection that plagued her for a month under her family physician. The doctor declared her hopelessly consumed. The druggist recommended Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. After using six bottles she recovered fully and can do housework as well as before. Free trial bottles are at Vic Emmert & Co.’s drug store. Large bottles cost 50 cents and 1.00.
Ten major envelope companies consolidate, totaling 7 million dollars in capital with 2 million in bonds. Daily output reaches 17 million envelopes. At Kansas City May 17 Missouri state and interstate shooting championships, J B Porter of Kansas City won Missouri honors and Captain J F Sedam of Denver won interstate, each tying on 25 straight in the event. Sedam led the shoot-off with 17 while Porter and Gilbert each posted 16.
Representative Bramwell of Ohio introduces a joint resolution to authorize the return of captured Confederate flags. The measure cites governors of troops who carried the banners and seeks to restore the historic colors.
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