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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1897

Page

3

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Sugar beet plant eyed for Richmond Virginia

Information from the agricultural department notes a Richmond Virginia company plans a large beet sugar factory near the city with 500 tons daily capacity and 500000 capital funded by local financiers. The plant aims to use Virginia beets with high saccharine content and mirrors Grand Island Nebraska process. Iowa is urged to act to avoid falling behind in sugar industry development.

Marshalltown Times-Republican Alysi Agricultural Department Richmond Virginia Richmond Company James B. Pace Grand Island Neb Iowa Enat

Economic Outlook Cites Mixed Yet Encouraging Trade

The election’s impact on business is deemed detrimental by some, but commercial agencies report improving conditions. October failures fell to a four year low aside from occasional past months, with iron manufacturing at record highs and more industries active. Cotton and wool lag yet woolen mills run at full capacity. colder weather should aid production. Bradstreet also notes similar optimism as bank clearances rise 22.2 percent nationally, signaling a hopeful business climate.

Dun Brad* Street

Sealing Treaty Reached by United States Russia and Japan

Stov nations clinch a pact to protect seals while England shifts stance and prepares to join sealing conference. Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Louis Davies plan to travel to partake, signaling Canada’s active role in the talks despite prior reluctance.

Strov United States Russia Japan England Wilfrid Laurier Canada Louis Davies

Republicans Capture Maryland Legislature and Senate Seat

Republicans win a thirteen vote majority on joint ballot in Maryland, ensuring a Republican senator and sending Gorman to the rear. The victory is praised as a public blessing and a grand win for the Republican party.

Maryland Gorman

Henry Warrenson Renounces Kentucky Democratic Leadership

Henry Warrenson announces he resigns from Kentucky state party leadership citing financial policy disagreements. The UCourier Journal, described as the souths ablest paper, has consistently advocated sound money and opposed repudiation.

Henry Warrenson Kentucky Ucourier Journal South

Congress to Convene With Hawaii and Cuba on Agenda

The upcoming session of Congress will include debate on Hawaii and Cuba as part of its early agenda, promising lively discussions among members. An advertisement touts Cascarets as the finest liver and bowel regulator.

Congress Hawaii Cuba

The Election and Its Lesson

A reflective analysis warns that voter negligence in recent elections harmed republicans and enabled opponents. It cites 1896 and 1900 patterns, noting drops in Republican and Democratic votes, ticket-splitting, and the risk of future losses. The piece urges mindful participation and accountability among Republicans and calls for faith in officers elected to serve faithfully.

T. W. Brown Newcomb Dr. Emmert White Smith Shaw Emmmert Senate United States

McKinley administration praised for Union Pacific gain

The article lauds the McKinley administration for forcing Union Pacific reorganization committees to disgorge $18,000,000 more than promised. It frames the move as a people’s victory, noting no partisanship beyond showing administrative efficiency and a government protecting citizen rights against a powerful corporation. It argues the gain strengthens the Republican party by proving responsiveness to public will.

Union Pacific Railroad McKinley Cleveland Republican Party United States

After Election Call to Boost Winter Work and Investment

The piece urges men to focus on business and aid general activity after the election. It encourages investing in improvements, employing more workers, and increasing labor this winter. It stresses that small daily efforts accumulate to large benefits for everyone.

New Cuban Captain General Arrives in Havana

Gen Banco arrives in Havana to a large ovation and announces his program. He shows no lessons learned from Weyler and offers no hope for Cubans beyond fighting it out in the old way. Hostilities may resume soon with fierce fighting as Cuban preparations intensify.

Banco Cuba Havana Weyler

Republican Party Struggles Yet Holds County Line

The republican party remains strained in the county yet maintains a tenuous hold on local influence amid ongoing partisan tensions and leadership reshuffles.

Shaw wins big as Republicans set record in town

Following the election, Shaw wins by a large plurality over a Democratic populist free silver ticket, edging 31 000 votes to top previous GOP tallies. The opposition’s “Unknown Man From Denison” gains attention with a clean campaign and strong speech against personal attacks.

Drake Shaw McKinley Denison

Britain Eyes Trade Reciprocity With West Indies Under Dingley Law

The British ambassador to the United States has been instructed to gauge Washington’s stance on reciprocity in West Indies trade. With the Dingley tariff in force, England shifts focus from minimal foreign trade to securing favorable arrangements, while other nations pursue treaties. The overall message is that foreign powers recognize the new tariff benefits and must reciprocate, stay out, or face duties.

United States Washington West Indies England

Edison Era Praise for Electrical Discovery

A historical note extols Edison's impact on electricity and its vast benefits to society. It highlights his experiments and inventions, praising the way electrical advances have transformed daily life and foretelling greater progress to come.

Rail sale sparks Democratic squeals over claims of loss

Critics decry the Union Pacific sale as a steal arguing the government took less than its claims while securing full value for the railroad. They accuse free silver supporters of opposing any Republican action, regardless of outcome.

Union Pacific Railroad Cleveland

American Machines Enter English Factories in Boots and Shoes

American machines appear in England in boots and shoes factories as well as soap rubber and paper box works. Printing presses typesetters and type writers are common in London firms, rails arrive by ship, and British agriculture shows diminished use for advanced machinery despite its superiority.

England London Great Britain

Free speech in Germany ends in imprisonment for criticism

The passage notes that men are jailed for political speeches seen as reflecting on the emperor and that no one is safe from imprisonment for criticizing the head of government.

Hose Germany

Republicans Proud Of Clean Campaign Victory Remark

A commentary lauds Republicans for a clean campaign this year despite mudslinging by missionists, noting the smear harmed only those who launched it and reflecting on partisan conduct from start to finish.

Mud politics defeat Shaw as fusionists fail

The fusionists campaign used mudslinging against Shaw, achieving only their own defeat and disgrace. Mud throwing is condemned as bad politics and should be rebuked whenever used.

Shaw

Trade Growth Under Republican Management Communicated

Our South American trade grows under the republican administration with a positive outlook for further gains. Foreign trade shows healthy increases across directions, signaling broad expansion prospects.

Fusionists Lose Ground as Republicans Lead Nebraska Race

The Nebraska election results show fusionists fading from last year with gains going to Republicans. The tally stands at 10,000 for this year, compared with 21,682 for Holcomb previously.

Nebraska

Russia Our Ally Abroad

Russia our ally abroad in fiction of friendship with the United States described as a paradox of history. The piece notes conservatism among Eastern powers, potential Russian goodwill, and US trade ties, plus commentary on counterfeit silver dollars in St. Louis and ore receipts at Denver mint signaling political consequences in Colorado.

St. Louis St. Louis Dispatch Gate City Denver Colorado

Postal savings banks favored for next Congress action

The postal savings bank plan gains broad support with expectations the postmaster general will recommend it and the administration will back it. Public discussion shows widespread belief the program will encourage thrift and help wage earners save safely for the future, despite partisan objections.

Congress

Australian parliament and empire saga urged by Journal editorial

The Sioux City Journal laments a turbulent Australian parliament and says Hungary’s alliance depends on Emperor Francis Joseph. It warns that his death could bring a nephew unsuited to leadership and trigger central European alliance realignments amid Vienna and Budapest achievements under the Habsburg reign.

Hungary Francis Joseph Vienna Budapest Hapsburgs Europe Sioux City Journal

Philadelphia Port Moves 27 Steamships for European Grain Nears

Loromotion reports Philadelphia now hosts twenty seven steamships under charter for European ports to load grain for foreign buyers. They will carry about three million bushels of corn and wheat. Shipments this year total nearly 22,000,000 bushels, up from 7,000,000 last year, suggesting surplus reduction and potential price support.

Philadelphia

Avoca Herald Changes Editorial Chair and Ownership

J. L. Blanchard surrenders the editorial chair of the Avoca Herald to J. W. Rowland of the Neola Reporter, whose editorial experience qualifies him to keep the paper to a good standard. Royce of Oakland Era transfers ownership to A. T. Cox of Harlan, formerly editor and proprietor of the Acorn.

Iowa J. L. Blanchard Avoca Herald J. W. Rowland Neola Reporter Herald Mr. Royce Oakland Era A. T. Cox Harlan the Acorn

Republicans offer home to sound money Democrats

The piece argues that gold Democrat supporters should join the Republicans for sound money and national credit. It notes they would abandon principles if returning to the Democratic Party. It also reports General Blanco’s Havana reception as Cubans warmly welcome him amid Spanish troops departing for ceremonies.

Republican Party Democratic Party

Fusion lessons and potential second fusion debated

The passage argues that populists may seek another fusion with Democrats after two years, but they would likely pause to study outcomes. It notes that voters gave differing support to Democrats and populists on the same ticket, suggesting caution in future alliances.

Charlie Walsh Faces Union Push At Ottumwa Office

The Printers' Union vows to continue the fight until Walsh's Ottumwa newspaper aligns with the union. They urge him to prove party faith by deeds, not words, as they press for unionization.

Charlie Walsh Ottumwa Printers' Union

Politicians Pique Over Dingley Tariff Passing

The text notes Democrats feigning alarm over the Dingley bill, claiming it would erect barriers to exports. It argues foreign exports have risen since 1892 and are climbing, with reciprocity treaties expected to boost them further. The piece claims the foreign commerce is in a healthy condition again.

Leader opposes fusion and Iowa delegation plan

The Des Moines Leader, Iowa's state organ, declares it is not in favor of fusion next year and a free Iowa delegation in Congress. The paper notes the Leader had backed the fusion ticket in the recent campaign, giving the announcement weight.

Des Moines Iowa Democracy Fusion Gate City

Cleveland Household Prosperity Strengthens Confidence

A fragment notes a Cleveland household benefiting from a Republican leadership known as "Jack" under a new administration. The first son is cited as evidence of returning prosperity and renewed confidence in the family.

Olave Jack Cleveland

Council Bluffs Brother Chase Roars Over Election Machines

A protester cites Bro. Chase as railing against election devices and corruption on election day, claiming officials and machines influenced the vote. The phrase suggests partisan agitation and calls for scrutiny of voting procedures in Council Bluffs.

Bro. Chase Council Bluffs

Cup Grant township Praise for Civic Efforts Noted

The report commends Cup Grant township for noble work and suggests if others had matched it, the ticket would be more complete. It notes some townships advanced in good form while others lagged in preparation.

Cup Grant Lal

Democrats Lose Ground in Election Period Across States

The piece notes Democrats overclaim before elections and briefly after, citing Ohio and Maryland as examples. It claims 71 Iowa counties voted Republican this year and 26 for fusion. Bryan is expected to retreat from free silver victory. Sour Daxora shifts back to Republicans, electing several Republican judges.

Ohio Maryland Iowa Bryan

Moving Meat Inspection Plan Hints at Expanded Scope

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson urges extending meat inspection beyond export to include home consumption and interstate slaughterhouses. He cites widespread diseased carcasses in local markets and proposes a six cent tax on each inspected specimen to fund the program while the trade bears the cost.

HOR Wilson Marshalltown Times Publican

Sioux City stock yards show record cattle receipts

October cattle receipts at Sioux City stock yards reached 1 174 cars containing 40 745 head, 36 cars above September. If space had allowed, 5 000 more cattle would have been marketed. The note views Sioux City as having a great, permanent interest and hints at a future beet packing plant by the Cudahys next year.

Sioux City Cudahays

Gold standard raises Japanese worker wages by eighty percent

The adoption of the gold standard in Japan is described as boosting wages for working men by 80 percent since 1995. The article notes that gold standard regions show higher wage scales, claiming blessings wherever it prevails and higher wages than in silver country counterparts.

Japan

CuarkaMan Frazier Reflects On Election Day Struggles

CuarkaMan Frazier expresses regret that not all candidates could reach safety inside the breastworks on election day. He notes hard work amid difficulties and inconveniences during the campaign.

CuarkaMan Frazier

Congressional Campaign to Start Next Fall

A forthcoming congressional campaign will begin early next season with active effort. The Republicans are expected to wake up and take a hand in it, signaling intensified political activity.

Nebraska Girl Stabs Lover With Hat Pin in Quarrel

A Nebraska girl stabbed her lover with a hat pin during a quarrel. The couple is not engaged or preparing for marriage, and observers suggest she may have touched his heart or conscience with the act. The incident remains a reported, non-graphic summary.

Nebraska

City plans for new station and yard moves proposed

Plane Her e. D. J. Vance presents plans to city council and public to place depot at Chestnut street head move stockyards eastward reduce turning table relocate engine house to Whitney flat west of city freight house moved south of current track they are building the Y in the west end of the city.

E. D. J. Vance Chestnut Street Whitney

McWaid Duval Meat Market For Sale Or Trade

The meat market of McWaid and Duval must go within the next two weeks. It offers a chance for someone to acquire via trade for a small farm or city property. For details contact J. A. McWaid or M. Duval. Local notice style with brief offer.

McWaid & Duval Gee J. A. McWaid M. Duval

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