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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1899
Page
5
A historical Iowa Republican platform outlines support for McKinley, Shaw, and Henderson, endorses gold standard, protectionist tariff, and restraint on trusts, denounces free trade and free silver, and emphasizes national defense and loyal party unity amid wartime. It critiques Chicago platform and signals silver rhetoric from opponents.
Iowa Republicans warn that free coinage and silver policy threaten national finance. They argue a Democratic win would push silver value down, destabilize markets, and trigger a panic, urging a gold basis legislated by Congress to prevent economic collapse. They cite 1884 tariff politics as a parallel for safeguarding the money standard.
The Tari' laws are established and confirmed, signaling that present conditions are intended to continue.
The writer condemns sensational metropolitan papers for unjust attacks on the War Department and General Otis. They argue such coverage harmed the Philippine campaign and led to Alger's withdrawal. The piece credits President McKinley with understanding conditions in the Philippines and supports Otis remaining in Manila.
Epitor Garpner argues the current gold standard works in theory and practice, with all forms of money passing as debt payments. He blames the Republican party for maintaining the gold standard, while warning democracy would undermine it by restoring free silver and altering monetary policy.
Turis office received calls from several men with broken noses who had been convicted of illegal liquor selling asking the paper not to publish their convictions. The piece notes public demand for courthouse news and contrasts Republican calls for currency stability with Democratic talk of fifty cent dollars and silver and paper money debates.
A business men's association could boost Atlantic by forming a local trust or combination with special bargain days. Invite county residents to shop for cut rate shoe, grocer, and dry goods offers, showing merchants’ eagerness for trade to attract broader buying.
The piece asserts the essential role of the Telegraph as a daily newspaper necessity. It emphasizes how timely reporting and trusted information underpin public life and decision making. The tone suggests a strong belief in journalism as crucial to society.
Admiral Dewey reached New York harbor about two days before expected and reinforced his reputation as a man who arrives ahead of time, earning fresh praise for punctuality and leadership.
The Telegraph criticizes Democratic campaigners for attacking salaries while highlighting potential nepotism by Superintendent Burton. It notes his wife and many relatives have drawn fees and been placed as teachers across the county. The piece argues the clock will soon strike Election Day and a new officeholder will take charge.
Abe Byrd showed four ears of corn at the Telegraph office. The tallest ear reportedly held 1,400 to 1,500 kernels after June 2 planting and two floods. The piece pokes fun at his claim the corn is democratic, suggesting it resembles McKinley product more than a party symbol.
Citizens praise Sheriff Hill as highly efficient, energetic, and courageous. He has faithfully served the past two years, administering duties promptly, serving papers on time, and resisting any deals or close arrangements with law breakers. Republicans affirm his continued service.
The Telegraph answers Editor Gardner of the Democrat, who now admits limits to knowledge, by challenging his claim that the Democrat ticket is superior to the Republican one. It urges clear logic in the remaining weeks of the campaign and states there is nothing in that theory.
The piece mocks a Democratic editor torn between praising returning soldiers and condemning their actions. It highlights the pressure to celebrate bravery while criticizing policy and judgment, portraying the editor as ensnared by party orthodoxy in a period of political contention.
The candidate White has revised his speech by removing references to strained relations with Germany. Latest communications between the nations have been cordial, making earlier aggressive statements appear ridiculous. The Philippine war posture and alignment with Bryan’s Utah views are noted as adjusted to fit the changed tone.
The treasurer reports record speed in receiving receipting for and crediting payments with minimal delay. The office had no clerks on duty beyond the cashier, yet callers faced no waits. The note praises Treasurer Brown as a model official.
The Republican drive will be launched in Atlantic on the tenth of next month with a noted speaker. About fifteen county meetings will be held across communities to ensure wide hearing of Republican doctrine. Chairman Follett says schoolhouse meetings will be fewer than in past campaigns, but all events will feature noted speakers.
Dr. Watson voices ambition and urges gradual tackling of a large subject. He proposes suppressing or regulating oysterless oyster stews common at church events, noting such duties could occupy a lifetime. The Sioux City Journal suggests hosting an Atlantic oyster sociable to avoid complaints, while church ladies strive to please by overgiving for the money.
The Massena Echo notes a Telegram Telegraph concern eager for a large store in Atlantic but blocked by inability to buy or secure buildable lots. This stagnation stems from lack of town enterprise, urging residents to act. A county board report shows a $50 claim by R Hudspeth for assisting the county attorney, with nothing allowed, reflecting local frictions.
Sheriff Hill presents a quiet, painstaking record pleasing to voters. He has served well for two years and vows to maintain his even course in the next term.
Bryan plans fourteen speeches in Iowa this fall. He will avoid citing his war record, which ended when it became clear his regiment would be sent to Cuba.
Citizens across Iowa report relief from nervous headaches and kidney related issues using Morrow's Kid-ne-oids. A Confectioner from Council Bluffs testifies the remedy cured her nervous headache without relapse. The tablets, yellow in color, cost fifty cents per box and are sold at H. G. Weber & Co. drug store. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co. in Springfield Ohio.
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