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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1897

Page

7

Embankment Crash Kills One Injures Ten in Iowa Trip

A Waterloo and Cedar Falls Rapids Transit line car plunged down an 80 foot embankment near Dubuque. One traveler Myers died and ten others were seriously hurt among sixteen aboard. Injured include W H Horton Chicago A Rothline Great Falls Allos Crotty Waterloo and others. Morton likely fatal. others expected to recover. Auditor Davis of Adair County missing bondsmen offer 9500 reward. office declared vacant. Ex mayor Olinger held liable for salary raise. White addresses state expenditures in Mason City. Methodist conference backs equal representation.

Myers W. H. Morton Olinger Dubuque Orpar Faria Waterloo Ceder Falls Rapids Ovat W.H. Horton Chicago A. Rothline Great Falls Allos Crotty Misa Flickinger Frank Foulk D. B. Morrison Winona Minn J.O. Waldron Charlotte Cunningham Een State Normal School Kittie Townsend Fort Dodge Student State Normal School Henry Flint E. B. Tibbetts Frank Latice Claude Cana Chuston Davis Adair County

Judge Wilson Attacks Government by Injunction In Colorado

Denver Oct 12 Judge Wilson of the Colorado Court of Appeals with two colleagues reverses a perpetual injunction in H Schradekie v Appeal Clothing Co. condemning the use of bankruptcy stock advertising and warning against courts granting broad injunction powers. Also reports Colorado Midland Railroad incorporation with $10,000,000 capital and a stabbing in Washburns Neb where Herbert Grow is fatally struck by a hat pin from his purported sweetheart.

Wilson Colorado Denver Court of Appeals Thompson Bissell H. Schradekie Appeal Clothing Company Colorado Midland Incorporated Henry Z. Rogers Colorado Midland Railroad Company Colorado Midland Railroad Frederick P. Olcott Bernardsville W.J James H. Jarvie New York City Adrian H. Jolvie N.J Oscar Bunke Henry T. Rogers Wasrinas Neb Herbert Grow New York Chicago Missouri Pacific London

Grant Famine Strikes Dawson Arrivals Report Scarcity

Arrivals from Skagway confirm reports of food scarcity in the Klondike. About 26 people emerged over the Dalton trail last week, with many others following. Reports claim no actual trail, 471 miles long, crossing summits and many streams, requiring Indian guides. Notable names include Pat Galvin and wife, George Bounds and wife, Charles Thebo, John F. Loney, Frank Beck of Juneau, Harry Romaine, Ed Armstrong, Mush Rosenstein, and Little Willie Misner of San Francisco.

Skagway Skaaway Victoria Dalton Trail Klondike Pat Galvin George O. Bounds Charles Thebo John F. Loney Frank Beck Juneau Harry Romaine Ed Armstrong Mush Rosenstein Willie

Secretary Gage Finds Wide Satisfaction Across States

Secretary Gage reports no distress in the west and south during his tour. He notes Nebraska and Colorado show happiness and good crops with rising mining output. He says bank deposits are larger than ever and money readily available for commerce. The October term of the U S Supreme Court opens with Chief Justice Fuller and associates. The Maine is ordered docked at Port Royal dry dock for first time since the Indiana. Cotton condition stands at 90.10, up from 76.3 on Sept 1. General Miles returns from Europe.

Auys Washinetoy Gage Washington Towa Nebraska Colorado Supreme Court Washtherox Supreme Court of the United States Fuller White House McKinley McKenna Richards Mgr Qorrelle Barnes England Washinaron Secretary of the Navy Maine Government Dry Dock Port Royal

Money Named for Senator in Mississippi Appointment

Governor McLaurin announced Hernando de Soto Money as United States senator to fill the vacancy caused by J. Z. George's death. Money, Mississippi representative in prior congresses, faces term beginning March 4, 1899, with a two year prior appointment pattern. Cavendish Expedition Is Safe reports no danger. Cavendish and party reached Kikuiyu after Lake Rudolph exploration and head for Zanzibar.

McLaurin George Tacksox Miss Associated Press Brandon Hernando de Soto Money United States J. Z. George Money Mississippi Senator George Washington Cavendish London Berber East Africa Rome Benadire Lughi Somaland Lake Rudolph Duke of Devonshire Anfrew Ascaris Kikuiyu British East Africa Frank Hall Kikuiyo Hall Zanzibar

Great Drouth is Broken Rain Brings Hope to Farmers

Curiaco Oct 12 Rain falls across the drought stricken belt. Nebraska Kansas Missouri Illinois Arkansas Minnesota report general showers with likely continuation for 24 hours. Drought endured since mid August. crops hurt, fires, water hauled, and winter wheat acreage cut drastically. Rain seen as a godsend for stock and pastures with 86 hours more of rain anticipated.

Curiaco Kansas Nebraska Iinois Missouri Arkansas Minnesota Weather Bureau

Opening arguments in Luetgert murder trial end week

Drizzling rain greets crowds at the criminal court as the Luetgert murder trial enters its last week. Defense witnesses fail to respond, prompting a closing for the defense and scheduled jury deliberations by next Saturday night.

Criminal Court Luetgert Smetgert Vincent McEwen Phalen Deacon Sole Ripley Louise Luetgert New York City Luthgart

Winter Cloak Sale Promises Unusual Value Across Jackets

This week The Cloak section announces a winter garments sale with remarkable values on jackets and capes. Prices compare favorably to higher pre purchase costs, offering items like a Black or Navy Cheviot jacket at 3.98 and a Bonde Jacket at 6.98, plus assorted capes and fur trim pieces. Numerous jackets and capes remain for inspection with strong savings.

Atlantic Trade Department

Novelty Silk and Wool Fabrics Showings at Low Prices

A local retailer extols a new display of silk and wool dress fabrics and Cheviots. Highlights include novel patterns at 86.98, 7.98, 98.75, 9.98 and 11.75, All Wool Mixed Goods 26c, All Wool Novelties 35c and 48c, Black Novelties 85c to 60c, French Serges 29c, 39c, and 48 in. at 80c, with Henr iettas priced to match. The ad stresses value and tariff-driven pricing.

Henriettas

Commodore Vanderbilt Statue Unveiling At Vanderbilt University

Chauncy M. Depew led the dedication of a life sized statue of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. John W. Thoma presided, Chancellor Kirkland spoke, and Dr Chauncey M Depew delivered the address amid a reception with Miss Paulding Miss Strathers R D VanCourtland and Mr and Mrs N W McVickar present. The gift was from Nashville citizens in honor of liberal education.

Chauncy M. Depew Nasuvinia Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt Vanderbilt University Nashville John W. Thoma Kirkland Thomas Chauncey M. Depew Depew Paulding Strath

Made Blankets American With Each Succeeding Year

American manufacturers announce steady improvements in blanket quality and price. A 10-4 blanket with fancy border is offered at 2,756 and an 11-4 blanket at 3.60 per pair, urging early bulk buying to offset rising raw material costs and depress prices locally.

East Side Literary Club to Meet at Mrs McFarland’s Home

The East Side Literary Club will meet next Monday evening October 18 at the home of Mrs. McFarland. Quotas from Snow Bound are read aloud and all members are urged to attend.

East Side Literary Club

Sherri's Sale and Foreclosure Notice in Cass County

Sheriff Job Card announces sale of real estate to satisfy a district court judgment from September 28, 1897, for Francia Faulkner and Henry C. Sanders against Herman Robbert et al. Property description covers parts of section 1, township 74, Cass County Iowa. Sale to be held November 3, 1897, at 10:00 a.m. in front of Atlantic courthouse doors.

District Court Cass County Iowa Francia Faulkner Henry C. Sanders Sullivan Savings Institution Herman Robbert Bertha Robbert Maria Robbert John Robbert Christiane Robbert Dorothy Bode William Bode Sophia Huddleson Henry Huddleson William Robberts Margaret Robberts Township 74 Fifth P. M A. D Atlantic Towa

The New Great South American Kidney Cure

Misspelled ad claims a miracle remedy for kidney and bladder pain. It promises rapid relief for men and women and says it prevents fatal outcomes. Sold by Nl Parsons & Co., Druggists, Atlantic, Iowa.

Nl. Parsons &Co Atlantic, Lowa

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