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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1893
Page
3
The Weekly Telegraph reports an editorial criticizing the Democratic platform and governor for alleged deception. It questions the requirement of a district judge certificate of good character for license applicants and accuses the governor of betraying his party and deceiving voters.
Voters in the Fifth district are urged to elect Frank Symonds as supervisor. He is described as thoroughly posted, honest, and competent, promising fair treatment for foreign born citizens and acknowledging the return of Empt Euken’s books with full credit.
A Republican commentator mocks votes against Studley for Senate Cleveland and derides Breece Rezner Heaton Mrs Harris Cavenaugh Breen as selling out to protect a candidate who did not understand his vote, calling it ruinous and cheap.
The nation reels at the sudden assassination of Carter H Harrison a prominent American figure and Chicago mayor during the World’s Fair. His death, described as a foul act with no stated cause, echoes past political killings and leaves the public mournful.
James John VanAlen, an American citizen based in Rome, unfamiliar with the country, educated abroad, and a Cleveland supporter who contributed 50,000 to the campaign, is named ambassador to King Humbert. Critics call the appointment a lackadaisical choice.
A political call urges opening mills to provide work and protection, contrasting opposition figures Boies and Jackson and promising ample protections and employment if mills begin operations. The message emphasizes shifting support toward Jackson and more favorable labor conditions.
The Democrat denounces Oyster Phelps and Clam Davis as cowardly politicians. It questions their motives and defends Julian Phelps and Dr. Davis for decades of civic work. The piece urges readers to consider character over ambition and vows to fight the slur.
The text praises Julian Phelps for steadfast campaign work and strong legal ability. It lauds his straight approach, resilience against insults, and solid reputation among voters in his county and Shelby County, framing him as honest and honorable.
Alexander Prichard of Shelby county is the Republican nominee for Treasurer. The Telegraph endorses him, praising his sound practical ideas, honesty, and capability. It notes a minor past quirk about slow handwriting and urges farmer boys to support Prichard.
The Telegraph urges Cass county Republicans to support Mr. Moyer noting no Democrat has attacked his school work. It defends him as the best county superintendent despite minor foibles and contrasts his work with Judge Willard’s stumping for the Democrats.
A Cass County editorial rebukes Senator Cleveland for claiming he would decline a governor bid to aid national politics. It accuses him of vanity and assumes no other Democrat can win the district, criticizing his treatment of Willard and Cass county leaders while urging reflection by local Democrats.
A political appeal arguing against Democratic policies, blaming calamity on foreign commerce and idle work. It cites bank closures, bankruptcies, unemployment, and falling values while urging electing Republicans, keeping money at home, and putting men to work to restore prosperity.
A county newspaper op-ed slams the party organ for mocking voters in Cass County. It notes farmers crowded the Atlantic opera house to hear Jackson and warns the party will mislead them on Jackson, Cleveland, and Boies in a heated petition of criticism.
A feeble column mocks Senator Sherman of Ohio, noting Democrats’ happiness when they can claim even a semblance of Republican authority for their doctrines. The piece ends by praising Republicans and republicanism in a sharp partisan tone.
The Allentown Weekly Chronicle reports a peti tion signed by 700 workers and friends of the Allentown Spinning company demanding no tariff change to protect jute yarn production and wages. It was presented to Congressman Constantine Erdman of Pennsylvania Ninth District amid political tension over the McKinley tariff.
Author argues hard times come from lack of work and money and calls for high wages, ample work, and strong protection to sustain mills. He blames Democrats led by Gov Boies for opposing mill men and urges voters to back the Republican ticket to flood markets with protected goods.
Seven hundred Allen town workers in Pennsylvania voice strong pro protection demands. They warn that lowering duties on foreign yarn will force wage cuts and jeopardize domestic jute yarn production. They urge voters to elect Republicans.
A regional political editorial argues that eastern bank and mill shutdowns harmed the rural Midwest. It contends farmers faced loan extension gaps, insurance money was scarce, and high interest. The piece urges defeating democracy, boosting money supply, preserving protection, and electing Republicans to revive mills and wages.
Milwaukee dispatch reports four Bay View mills including plate and puddle operations shut down for lack of orders, leaving only the Merchant mill in operation and about 400 workers employed. The closure threatens roughly 800 jobs and prompts calls for Protection and Americanism as causes.
A distressed economy text urges aggressive lending to fund work, consumption, and employment. The speaker calls for launching eighteen mills to revive prosperity, urging rapid action and broad economic relief. The language emphasizes protection for borrowers and a quick boost to production.
A group of seven hundred workers in Allentown urged tariff reforms to preserve steady employment they have enjoyed in recent years. They warned that without changes, job security could erode and production might suffer.
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