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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1899

Page

6

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Egan, Anderson & CO

Henderson Speech in Des Moines Signals Next Speaker Bid

The Des Moines visit by Congressman Henderson of Dubuque showcased a Republican air and a large auditorium where about 1000 filled the pews. The piece notes Henderson’s popular status, his one leg, and his potential as the next House speaker, with reflections on his Philippine and expansion stances and memorable lines from his talk about conflicts of intellect versus brutality and national burdens.

Des Moines Henderson Dubuque Que Dave Henderson Iowa Popular Congress Bacomes Avoir Dupois Shiloh Glenwood House of Representatives Brilliaunt Des’ Moines Fican Spain

Prospective normal schools loom over lawmakers winter

The piece surveys upcoming fights over normal school locations in Iowa with candidates Senator Jankin in Montgomery-Mills and Charlie Hancock in Dubuque, noting Atlantic’s noncampaign stance, Dooley’s parlor politics on vote counting, and Joseph Wannamaker’s Philadelphia ads contrasting city prices with Cass County goods.

Tak Jankin Senate Montgomery-Mills Dstrict Red Oak Des Moines Dubuque Charlie Hancock Lews Atlantic

Governor Seeks Timeless Stand on Silver Value in Cedar Rapids

Gov SmAw stated in Cedar Rapids that the proposed Democrat plan to coin silver will always be worth its bullion value and no more. He claimed this remains true now and would hold for 2000 years.

Gov. SmAw Cedar Rapids Wonny Cojned

Opposition Reconsiders Consent Theory in Sovereignty Debate

The analysis notes that the opposition now sees the consent of the governed theory as flawed when sovereignty is involved, a criticism dating to the early sixties. It suggests this view has hindered Democratic efforts in the current campaign.

The Acrobat of the Platte Rides Through Economic Riddles

The Pioneer Press portrays a backhanded critique of a speaker likened to an acrobat of the Platte. It notes his oscillating theories on wheat prices and gold supply, linking his antics to demagoguery about silver, trusts, and inflation amid rising manufactured goods prices.

Platte EPG Pioneer Press

Bryan and silverites ride the political drumbeat

A Pioneer Press note argues militarism hurts farmers and laborers, saying mothers would raise sons for empire armies, while Bryan’s victory would keep soldiers from oppressing workers. It claims a silverite base swells with orators, estimating one speaker per 150 necks of farmers or laborers.

Bryan Nebraska Sam

Questioning Philippine independence and capacity for liberty

The speaker argues that Filipinos have shed blood for four hundred years in pursuit of liberty and suggests it may be time for outside intervention. They claim Filipinos have demonstrated they are not fit for independence due to their long, unsuccessful struggle.

Admiral Dewey Engagement Rumor Aimed at Ohio Candidate

Reported engagement to Mrs Hazen sister of Jo McLean who is Ohio’s Democratic gubernatorial hopeful. The Admiral’s first wife died about fourteen years ago. Source notes the claim as unconfirmed and circulating gossip in political circles.

Admiral Dewey

Sharkey Seeks Return After Ring Reign

Thomas Sharkey, resting in plaster and under careful care, spent yesterday in quiet quarters. Physicians ordered absolute quiet as the defeated pugilist grew restive before a sleeping powder sent him into a deep nap. Sharkey urged a rematch with Jeffries while Jeffries said he was under his managers and willing to meet if compelled, noting a fighter may be driven to a new bout.

New York Thomas Sharkey Sharkey Jeffries

Business quarrel ends in fatal shooting in Rolla home

O R roll a J Guerin a 40 year old huckster was shot and killed at his home at 2 30 am by William Little another huckster. They were partners and had quarreled over business. Little fled or escaped.

Kansas Orry O.—Rolla J. Guerin William Little Themen Little Escapou

Drive Ends to Disasters Atnswworra Neb Nov

County Treasurer Magill and his wife were riding when the tugs detached causing the horses to bolt. The occupants were thrown, Magill and his wife seriously injured in the incident on the Nebraska dirt road near Atnswworra.

Magill Irs

Burglars Blow Safe at Stamroxp Lumber Office

A large safe in the R. C. G. Youlahan lumber offices in Stamroxp Nebraska was blown open by burglars last night. Two shots were fired causing heavy damage to the safe, but the steel vault inside remained locked, leaving the safe as the only loss.

Stamroxp Neb R. CG. Youlahan

Jealous Man Ends Marriage Rage With Fatal Shootings

In St Louis on November 6 George Barthell foreman at Simmons Hardware fatally shot his wife after four years of separation. He beat her parents at their home injuring Mrs Rohlfing and then killed himself with a gunshot.

St. Louis George Barthell Simmons Hardware Company Barthell John Robifing Eighth Street Drr. Rohlfing

Idaho Miners Convicted in Conspiracy Case at Wallace

In Moscow, Idaho, Nov 6 a jury found ten miners guilty of conspiracy to delay the U.S. mail, related to the Wallace train incident and the Wardner mill explosion on April 29. Three miners were acquitted. Sentences run to $1,000-$10,000 fines and up to two years. defense plans appeal. Garret, Shaw and Bundgren released. Also report Fremont Nebraska: Omaha Elevator Co plans a new 20,000 bushel capacity elevator on Main Street to replace a burned building.

Moscow Ida United States Wallace Bunker Hill and Sullivan Wardner Dennis O'Rourke Arthur Wallace Henry Maroni John Lucinetti C. R. Burress Francis Butler Ed Abinota PB. F. O’donnell Mike Malvey Louis Sulla Garrett Shaw Bundgren Circuit Court of Appeals Fremont Neb Omaha Elevator Company Union Pacific Main Street

Rural Free Delivery Boosts Farm Life and Postal Receipts

The First Assistant Postmaster General Perry S Heath reports rural free delivery raises postal receipts, adds 2 to 3 dollars per acre in land value, improves rural roads, raises farm prices, and connects farmers to markets. It curbs farm life monotony with access to literature and current events, justifying wider rural authorizations for mail receipt and registration.

Perry Heath

Multiple Early 20th Century News Teletype Snippets

The telegrams summarize strikes by cigarmakers at Bastille Bros and Dias and El Modelo in Tampa. Obituaries note Francis P. Dewees, former assistant attorney general, and Charles P. Anderson, old Galesburg resident killed by a locomotive. Other items include a Paris wheelman consular appointment, a fatal stabbing in Decatur, and Lloyds from a British battleship damaged en route to Seattle. Ongoing sports and industry notes mention Sam Dungan drafted for Detroit and Abbey ship repairs at Falmouth after damage at sea. Dr Horatio Bryant of Independence dies, leaving his estate to public institutions.

Bastille Bros Dias el Modelo Tampa Fla Francis P. Dewees Washington John Dawson Knoxville Paul Ocker Paris California League of American Galesburg Tls Stephen Lowe Decatur Ars George Smith Pacer Smith Chicago Sam Dungan Detroit Lange Abbey McGhie Hamburg Seattle Falmouth Horatio Bryant Independence

Sunday School Convention at Fletcher Chapel 1899 Program

Programme of Bear Grove Sunday School at Fletcher Chapel lists sessions on profitable conventions devotional service discussions and songs led by Rev D D Tibbetts Mrs M E Myers Hattie Breace and others. afternoon program includes prayer praise and discussion on engaging primary pupils securing trained teachers and Bible study promotion with reports and officer election.

Bear Grove Fletcher Chapel Forendon D. D. Tibbetts M. E. Myers Hattie Breace Congregational Sunday School Ioins A. H. Mountain R. B. Marker J. D. Corbett T.q Dealy Apo Effie Nichols Dave Sheets McFadden Switzer Bethel Sunday School Nellie Thce W. H. Warne Aigg L. Mountain Tibbates Fletcher Sunday School Katharine Myers E. M. Brown

Kidney remedy claims cure for disordered kidneys

A historical ad touts Morrow's Kid-neoids as a cure for dizziness sleepiness nervousness and kidney ailments. Geo T Miller commissioner of the soldiers relief fund testifies the product relieved back pain urinary trouble and sleeplessness after trying other remedies. The yellow tablets cost 60 cents a box and are sold in drug stores or mailed on receipt of price. Manufactured by John Morrow Co Springfield Ohio.

Morrow Geo.t. Miller Soldier's Relief Lund South Main Street Council Bluffs H G Walter & Co John Morrow& Co Chemists Springfield Ohio

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