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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1893
Page
9
Kansas Governor Lewelling, returning from St. Louis, advocates a sectional party forming within 90 days. He predicts a future rally of forces against a single standard, with two regional conventions and a January or February assembly to establish the new party.
Denver dispatch reports a local paper printed a fake tale that Colonel A W Rucker returned from Washington and claimed Senator Teller vowed to retire from Republican advocacy. Teller denied the report, noting no visit from Rucker to his ranch near Fort Logan. The piece also notes historic feuds with Senator Blackburn and a duel threat, amid state party nominations and a party committee meeting adjournment.
Chairman B F Wright of the Prohibition Republican state committee challenges Chairman C D Fullen of the Democratic committee to a five meeting debate on the liquor issue between Rev Bennett Mitchell the Prohibition Republican candidate and Governor Horace Boies the Democratic candidate. A similar challenge targets Frank D Jackson. Fullen has not yet accepted.
Reports from Rio de Janeiro describe limited fighting with Admiral Mello's rebel fleet seizing livestock and supplies. Foreign fleets debate halting bombardment as President Peixoto strengthens defenses. Argentina's Sayen Pena praises government support while cavalry pursue rebels. Other brief items note diphtheria closures, fires, and various local incidents.
In Granp Ig ayp on Oct 7, Police Officers Joseph Smith and O K Serviss battled three burglars behind Hayden's general store. Smith was shot in the thigh and a burglar died from a head wound. One burglar captured by Charles Fischer, a former Omaha man, while another was found dead in Troyer's morgue. The gang had stolen gloves, dress goods, jewelry, and a soap box full of valuables.
At Somarona New York the Democratic state convention endorsed extending franchise to women in the platform. George Haines reported resolutions praising President Cleveland and Democratic policies. Lillie Deveraux Blake addressed for women’s representation. S. Washington of the WCTU spoke briefly as delegates weighed the suffrage item. The ticket nominated included Cordmeyer, Campbell, Duffy, Rosedale, Schenck, and Maynard. convention adjourned sine die.
Syracuse October 7 The Republican state convention nominated Judge Edward L. Bartlett of New York unanimously for the court of appeals after Chauncey M. Depew spoke. The platform reaffirms last year’s state and national planks, denounces the current administration and Democrats, praises sound money simple currency protection for industries and wage earners, supports a fair ballot and honors Union veterans. It also notes the 1892 national tariff platform has been explained to industrial committees and workers amid current industrial uncertainty.
Washington Oct. 4 reports show western states recovering from drought as abundant rains fall on central and northern plateau areas and the north Pacific coast. Ground is now in good condition for plowing and pasturage. Nebraska and Kansas push fall plowing and sowing amid favorable weather. Colorado notes general frost and varied crop prospects. Separate dispatches mention Hogan Georgia wreck and other local incidents. thefts, court actions, and notable society notes accompany the broad agricultural update.
Louisiana faces renewed turmoil as regulators in several parishes threaten to burn gin houses and force cotton to wait for prices. Calls mount for a special legislative session. Governor Foster urged to act amid lynching fallout and regulator intimidation. White cap activity reaches Catahoula and Caldwell counties with reported notices and farmer resistance.
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