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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1893
Page
3
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A Iowa reader questions Senator Cleveland's remarks at the Democratic convention. The piece argues he avoided clear positions on silver, free trade, pensions, and wages, claiming he stood at the cross roads of Democratic platform. It warns that the next Cass County senator will affect two U S Senate votes and calls Cleveland out for misapprehending the public.
The senator claims he misapprehended his actions and now asks voters to believe he did not know the bill’s purpose. He previously voted three times on the same measure in one day, opposing money lenders in committee yet opposing borrowers in the senate.
The passage notes a brisk town meeting where Senator Cleveland backs a four line Town Code bill. Critics call the bill plain and say Cleveland will shore it up with handshakes rather than substance. Citizens are urged to question his judgment and his stance on repealing prohibition.
The district’s Democrats complain at The Telegraph for exposing Senator Cleveland’s record in failing to pass the little four line interest bill. They accuse the paper of ridiculing his attempts to mend the record by greeting voters, while threatening to trade up local supporters for votes. They ask when Democrats ever spared a Republican from Lincoln to Jackson.
A sharp political jab claims no Democratic ticket member from Studley to Breen remains untouched, suggesting widespread trading off for Senator Cleveland. The remark signals tense maneuvering ahead of the party’s strategies and potential realignments in the race.
A critical column labels Democrats as good but political, aiming to dodge national issues. It notes the opening of prohibitions headquarters beside their offices in Des Moines Equitable block and accuses them of seeking half votes, a gerrymander plan involving two U S senators with Senator Cleveland cited.
Commentary denounces pension opponents in Cleveland district as hypocritical, claiming they idolize him while sabotaging lawmaking. The piece argues he was humiliated by the need to admit ignorance on a four line bill and assigns blame to pension-haters for the political embarrassment.
The line contrasts two actions by public figures. Frank Jackson allegedly broke the law in zeal to obtain a soldier’s pension. Governor Boies reportedly expelled a man from a leasehold, stripping him of money and chattels.
The Telegraph announces a bran new lot of stylish wedding cards, offering fresh designs for nuptial celebrations. The catalog highlights contemporary motifs and refined finishes to suit modern ceremonies.
The piece criticizes President Cleveland for opposing free coinage of silver and for calling for unconditional repeal of the Sherman act. It argues Cleveland cannot unite the Democratic Party on silver and accuses Grover Cleveland of pandering to Wall Street, likening him to a leader who has divided the party.
A confrontational political pamphlet attacks the Democratic Party and President Cleveland, alleging promises to destroy trusts while New York workers suffer. It catalogs multiple trusts including rubber, coal, sugar, and a new Type Foundry trust reorganized under American Type Foundry, naming firms like Palmer & Ray, John Ryan, Dickinson and Boston Foundries. It condemns Olney for stock ownership in nine trust associations, arguing the Cleveland administration failed to curb monopolies.
The Telegraph praises Frank Symmonds as a highly read, popular candidate in the 5th supervisor district. It notes his long acquaintance with the paper, his practical reading, and repeated township officials’ elections in Victoria’s strong democratic precinct, highlighting his reliable service.
In the Anita Tribune the paper claims to expose political enemies with bold strikes and prints cuts of republican nominees. The editor offers to forward the images to the Telegraph, promising readers the full display of the pictures and spunk.
An Iowa political column rails against Democrats and praises Republican candidate Frank Jackson, recalling his 16 year public career and pension work for a veteran named Ellis. It denounces Boies lease abuses in Grundy county and calls for accountability of pension policy and veteran respect.
Thousands from every section attest to patronage of our mail order department. We offer dry goods carpets cloaks curtains and gents furnishings with refunds if not filled to satisfaction. Catalogue for Ill Fall and Winter ready. Palmer House in Grand Island Neb changes hands as C E and E A Brown retire and Mr Moulton of Beatrice takes control.
New samples of wedding cards and programs were received at the Telegraph office, awaiting sorting and potential publication.
Dr. Senner in Washington discusses a plan with Superintendent Stump to enforce new Canadian border immigration rules. Six U S inspectors will cover Quebec, Point Levis, Halifax coasts, with two more at Vancouver and Victoria. Customs inspectors will handle border lines impractical for dedicated inspectors. Steamship and railroad firms will aid in screening contract laborers polygamists and likely public charges.
Chicago Great Western pegged Chicago to Puget Sound region first class $81 second class $24 for travel Oct 7 to Oct 18. Additional cuts include $5 Chicago to Atchison Leavenworth and St Joseph and $11.15 Wichita to Chicago via St Louis for the same period, as other routes follow Chicago day rate patterns.
Topeka Oct 8 The State Temperance union convention completed a new organization after officer reports The delegates debated a possible endorsement of a state agency plan to sell intoxicants taking the liquor business from druggists A policy fight looms There are more joint keepers in jail in Kansas than in any six months in 1892 with cases pending likely verdicts Secretary Popeng reported
Washington reports a telegram from Miss Clara Barton saying the American Red Cross has officially accepted and assumed control of Sea Islands relief. The effort will house feed clothe and nurse 30 000 sufferers for eight months with no government funds and no organized aid beyond direct charity from the American people. Headquarters are at Beaufort South Carolina.
A terrible fire races through woods near Spencerville, 18 miles from Grass Valley, destroying miles of fencing while farmhouses and buildings are saved. In Sonoma the northern forest fire reaches Agua Caliente, threatening a large hotel and depot before coming under control, with extensive damage reported.
Washington Oct 8 The cruiser Newark bound for Rio de Janeiro to protect American interests arrived at Barbadoes as reported by her commander. Secretary Herbert said there is nothing new in the Boynton case and added I want him to be held and have instructed Captain Picking.
County records and furniture moved from Culbertson to Trenton with a parting address by Culbertson Judge Hunter. In Trenton a cornet band led a procession of nearly all residents as officers arrived. Des Moines report notes a veteran Democrat abandoning the party to join the Populists, signaling a shift in allegiance.
Berlin dispatch reports Major von Wiessmann and his expedition reaching Janginika on September 27 after arduous travel. He won every engagement and liberated hundreds of enslaved people during the campaign.
Mrs. Josephine Foster of Springfield Ohio died at St. Luke's hospital from injuries in the Big Four wreck at Manteno Illinois on September 19 becoming the tenth victim. London reports Jack Fitzpatrick of Canada defeated Charley Tilley of London in a nine round glove contest before the sporting club.
The Iowa Democratic ranks reel over national issues and Gov Bolter's faltering advocacy. Reports say party leaders seek Bolter withdrawal in favor of Lemuel Bolter for Lieutenant Governor while Ellis pension and Jacksons’ actions compound the turmoil. Balter reportedly declines to run, bolting the party.
A local editor extols Doctor Wilken as a strong, trustworthy candidate for the county board. He is described as a man of affairs with backbone and broad appeal to business people, taxpayers, and laborers, urging a grand campaign to win support.
A local political row centers on Empt Euken losing the supervisor bid after a Daniels endorsed third term claim. The piece condemns the Breen celebration while praising Euken as an able county German figure and noting Breen’s victory bragging.
In a Waukon Standard note, Gov Boies is urged to explain why farmers get low horse prices while Eastern markets stall amid calls to remove the $30 tariff on foreign horses. The piece cites Mr Roberts, a county horse buyer, agreeing with the Standard on the tariff issue and its impact on Farmers.
The Harlan Republican commends the Shelby Republicans for an excellent ticket and notes Rhinesmith and Brown leading a campaign praised as the pride of Western Iowa. Good for the boys.
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