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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1893
Page
2
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and eases colds headaches and fevers while improving digestion. It markets the product as universally satisfactory and approved by physicians, sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles by druggists, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Western Passenger association roads agreed on reduced excursion rates for Chicago day October 9 at the World’s Fair. Rates vary by origin, with minimums set, tickets sold October 6 to 9, return by October 28, and conditions for continuous passage. Santa Fe will run excursion trains October 8 and 20 and 21 with the same terms, regardless of others.
A passenger train and a work train with a pile driver collided two miles west of Crescent City Iowa on the Chicago and Northwestern line. Two workmen were killed Loren Peterson and Bert Jackson. Injured are John Condon and Chris Knudson with Knudson likely to die. No injuries on the passenger train. Cause traced to a passing misunderstanding between engineers. The work train engine was pushing the pile driver train.
Indianapolis reports the Big Four trainmen voted almost unanimously against a strike in a count overseen by H. J. Hefferman of Mattoon Illinois. If unrest arises it will be limited to small road sections and officials expect the vote to resolve the issue.
Topeka reports about 20000 Kansas voters who sought homes in Cherokee Strip and later returned. Attorney general says those who filed on Oklahoma claims cannot vote next November, having declared the Strip home and forfeiting Kansas residence. Several western county office holders and legislators are named as taking Strip claims.
Milwaukee dispatch reports that the International Cigar Makers Union urged forming a third party. Prompted by AFL President Gompers that laborers won’t benefit from existing parties, the push cites little hope with current parties and endorses organizing a new party. President Perkins calls for restraint in wage strikes during a depressed industrial mood.
Milwaukee Sept 28 The Wisconsin Central railway is placed in the hands of receivers Judge Jenkins appointed Henry Witcomb and Edward Morris to preserve the line and protect Wisconsin Central bonds The move follows insolvency of the Northern Pacific Antihorse Thief Association Meet Held at Creston Iowa Delegates from Nebraska Kansas Missouri and western states attended the national convention with the mayor delivering a welcome address.
Orrumwa Iowa September 28 The jury finds Jenkin Evans guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of Thomas Lloyd and recommends life imprisonment.
Beatrice Nebraska Sept 28 Mr and Mrs Walt Mason arrived from Washington and will settle here Mason will engage in special newspaper work in this city
Cuicano Sept 28 James R Gage of Clinton Iowa banker arrested last week on improper conduct toward Miss Anna Burson of Washington D C was indicted for abduction by the grand jury
Five men bound a tollgate keeper near Butler Pennsylvania and stole 230 dollars. The Kansas State Woman's Christian Temperance Union is in session in Junction City. A. E. Matteson, 72, suffocated in his son in law's burning Alamo Center Michigan house. An explosion in Burlington Iowa quarry fatally burned Ed Logetta and John Busch. Sam McGregor beaten by tramps at Emporia Kansas. Missouri Christian church convention in session in Mobery. Two damage suits arise from Paul Sweetwrick murder arrests filed at Topeka. Tanners of oak harness leather meet in Columbus Ohio to form a trust. Kohler and Engel, St. Joseph train robbers, buried from homes in simple ceremonies. A 12 year old near Oakland Illinois attempted death by own action due to father whipping him. About 20 million dollars gold in New York banks to back treasury deposits. Mrs Barnaby Conrad sued for divorce at Helena Montana by wealthy husband. Kansas farmers swindled by butter cream bluff. Mollie O Brien, noted criminal, finishes third penitentiary term in Joliet Illinois. relatives to take her home to Chicago. Nellie Gray horse thief declared insane at Valpariso Indiana. to Logansport asylum. Clark County Kansas residents withdraw state wheat aid. form own seed wheat fund. J R Russell Chicago barber fined 25 dollars for overcharging farmer Henry Henkin.
Salina Kansas September 28 delegates from Nebraska Iowa Kansas and Wyoming gather for the interstate irrigation convention to plan action and seek government aid for experimental stations The Santa Fe will run a special train to Garden City for delegates to study irrigation practices with leaders including J A Fort Howard Miller Emery Moses Knight and Bristow expected to depart the day after the convention.
Crowded Chicago audiences attended the closing sessions of the parliament of religions. Rabbi Hirsch of Chicago spoke on the Universal Elements of Religion. Congresses of Cumberland Presbyterian faith Evolution Methodist Episcopal and science sections continued as the world missions congress opened with Rev. Walter Manning Barrows presiding. The event will run for one week.
Applications were filed to free Hugh F. Dempsey and James Beatty, imprisoned at Riverside Penitentiary as alleged leaders in the Homestead poison plot during last year’s strike. Mrs. Dempsey attended, and the board took the matter under advisement.
Worth’s Farr Grounds Chicago September 28 Indiana day drew large crowds and smooth travel. Governor Matthews presided as Ex-President Harrison addressed the audience amid bands and recitations by James Whitcomb Riley. Odd Fellows and Patriarchs Militant displayed groups and a dress parade drew spectators.
A severe prairie fire in western Cherokee Strip, Oklahoma, ruins many settlers' property. Deaths include John Baker and a Mr. Thomas and his family. two Harrison children are missing presumed dead. Mrs. Thompson and two children fatally burned. Mrs. J S Kennedy and two children badly burned. Most men were away at land offices when fire struck, leaving women and children to fight the flames.
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