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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1898
Page
12
A severe storm report details a gale and blizzard across Missouri Wisconsin Iowa and Michigan with downed telegraph lines severed streetcar service halted in Chicago and Lake Superior shipping seeking shelter. No deaths reported but widespread tree damage and compromised utilities noted.
Des Moines reports corn in Iowa now at risk due to excessive moisture. J. R. Sage of the U S weather and crop service states corn on stalks in the fields is down and moisture hampers husking while rotting ears in spots.
General Greely notes a new sine wave telegraph method by Prof. A Crehoro and Lt Col George Squier. Tests over a 27 knot New York to Canso cable show 8,000 words per minute and tripled speed for Wheatstone receivers, signaling a potential revolution in ocean telegraphy.
A war department cable lists deaths among Nebraska and South Dakota troops from October 21 to October 31. Names include sergeant major Roy Hover and Privates Henry Weiss, Alfred Brisman, Arthur Sims, Frank Heels, D Lee, Charles Jorgensen, John Morgan, Earl Osterhout, J McLean, Edward Marches, and others, with causes such as typhoid fever malaria dysentery acute diarrhoea and smallpox. Many units cited include First South Dakota Second Infantry Tenth Pennsylvania First Nebraska Twenty third Infantry and First Montana.
In Cuyevynes Wyoming Soldier of the Twenty fourth Infantry fires on Policeman James Green at close range on West Eighteenth Street. Green is fatally wounded, the incident occurring around 10 30 last night. Two colored soldiers emerged from shadows and fired without warning. The shooting underscores tensions around segregated military quarters.
Rosebud agency supervisor Rakostraw arrived to inspect government schools on the Rosebud reserve. The delegation returned from the exposition congress and spoke with elation about the sights and experiences, as friends gathered to hear their tales.
The murder trial of Luccheni for the Empress Elizabeth’s assassination is fixed for November eighth with the judge prioritizing the defendant. Anarchists Martinetti Salvi and Caducci will face trial in a later session.
The Second Assistant Postmaster General William S Shallenberger released a lengthy annual report criticizing star route bidding as discreditable to government. It notes contractors use deceit, subcontractors face penalties, and temporary services raise costs. Recommendation favors direct government work, with higher upfront costs but faster, better mail service. It also covers investigations of railway transport in Britain, Germany and France, praising German and French parcel post and pneumatic tube systems.
Government officials familiar with the contract between Maritime Cans and Nicaragua dispute President Zelaya’s claim that the canal contract is forfeited. The agreement has another year, with a new contract due to take effect in October, pending ratification by Nicaragua’s congress and the Costa Rican manager.
At Devonport largest British arsenal, emergency squadron being assembled for Gibraltar. Vessels sailing include Colossus from Holyhead Howe from Queenstown Benbow from Greenock Calliope diverted to Plymouth. Coal orders and further ships joining the squadron. Admiral Palliser cipher report. Amphion ordered to sea to meet Phaeton en route to Tahiti.
Paris papers largely back the Court of Cassation ruling on the Dreyfus affair amid claims forgery and concealment by headquarters staff. Some papers debate whether revision is closed, while others note Legions of Honor revocation for Esterhazy. Public mood remains cautious with cabinet tensions lingering.
Governor Richardson reports a 385-strong Jackson Hole posse pursued Shoshone Indians unlawfully killing game. The Indians warned them and set an ambush on the trail, but the posse avoided the rout and reached Green River settlements. Indians withdrew toward Wind River reservation as others warned. In Nevada, Shoshone threats near Midas trigger armed white disruption, with 75 rifles sent to the scene amid arrests and calls for resistance. In Sioux City, Edward Hanlon dies after being caught in heavy machinery at the Dudahy Packing Co plant, body torn and mangled.
In Adams county a pay raise to $1.50 per year is urged by J C Welliver of the Corning Union Republican to sustain quality journalism. He argues a cheap price harms circulation and quality, noting readers prefer substance and merit over frugal pricing, and predicts broader patronage for publishers who maintain a living price.
Bucklen's Arnica Sale advertises the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by Vic Emmert & Co.
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