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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1897
Page
7
In New Orleans a record day saw 57 new yellow fever cases and 11 deaths amid public distrust and concealment of illnesses. Officials cite quarantine enforcement, delayed medical attention, and residents hiding symptoms as factors increasing spread. total to date shows 1,211 cases, 188 deaths, 622 recovered, 451 under treatment.
Chicago headlines note George M Pullman's will will be filed in probate court Wednesday with executives Robert Lincoln and Norman Ream handling. Lincoln says the will is very liberal and contains many large charitable bequests. contents to be published in full after filing. Other items: tax settlements in North Dakota cases and a $81,000 Y M C A building sale in Sioux City.
New York October 26 heavy declines marked the stock market opening. International shares and special ties led losses while London reports signaled U S Spain tensions over Cuba. Market weakness widened early, Union Pacific and Kansan Pacific foreclosures postponed to December 15 amid rumors of an opposing syndicate.
The Union Pacific railroad commission reported that the attorney general will seek a court adjournment of the Kansas and Pacific and Union Pacific foreclosure sale to December 16 1908. The reorganization committee favors prompt action and may bid to recover the government's claim, aiming to gain $8 000 000. General John C. Cowin travels to St Paul to seek the postponement.
October 26 report notes a possible second trial for Adolph Luetgert, accused wife killer, with State's Attorney Deneen indicating a Wednesday trial call if the defense does not seek a continuance or bail release. Also reported five bodies stolen from a morgue in Ontario, four men and one woman, with doors pried open.
Washington reports seven starvation deaths in Havana the week ending Oct seven and 21 more the week ending Oct fourteen. Sanitary Inspector Bronner warns of rapid intestinal disease linked to contracted food supply. He details insalubrious camps for country people, over crowded hospitals, and refusing admissions atMercedes hospital, with dire death rates and no healthy children under ten.
Governor Pingree begins a mandamus case to force Michigan Central and Lake Shore to sell mileage tickets for two years at 20 dollars, amid claims of exemptcharter status. Michigan Central and Lake Shore resist sales and legal action spans multiple counties as territories reach.
Lovering court of inquiry at Fort Sheridan to formulate its report for General Brooke. The court is to express an opinion under military code, limited to up to one court martial of Captain Lovering, to be reviewed by General Brooke and released publicly.
Silas Hamilton of Seattle drowned Friday morning on the Skaguay trail near Fort Summit Lake 16 miles from Lake Bennett. A heavy fog and a sudden squall capsized a small boat carrying Hamilton, Wesley Young and R N Redfield. Young and Redfield were rescued. Hamilton's body not recovered due to freezing waters. Three alleged thieves, Charles O'Brien John S Day and William Davidson, were captured on the Skagway trail for stealing provisions from Fred Bernard and turned over to the deputy U S marshal.
Essex county Ontario officials plan to appeal to Premier Laurier to restrict or halt natural gas exports into Detroit. Deputation heads to Ottawa after debates in Lexington and Kingsville, driven by fears of scarce supply and Canadian energy rights.
Unusually strong winter demand prompts a bold sale of jackets capes and undergarments. Atlantic department offers Black or Navy Cheviot jackets at 3.08 with storm collars, Boucle and Kersey options from 6.98 to 10.98, plus numerous capes and fur edging deals. Also featured are dress fabrics and novelties in silks wools and serges at strong values.
The supreme court dismissed the lease of the certiorari proceedings filed by a middle-of-the-road populist against the Polk county district court and the nine district judges. It bases its action on a motion pending before the district court to set aside that tribunal’s order and judgment, filed by the state elections board. The court presumes any errors will be corrected by the district court and calls the writ premature. Chief Justice Kinne did not participate. Meat market sale advised as two week window. Also a black satin cape found with instructions to claim reward.
Our article notes steady advances by U S manufacturers in blanket quality and selection. Prices for pure wool blankets rise with material costs, urging early purchase to secure bargains. The seller promotes volume buying to depress prices and control market conditions locally.
Pymosa township held its second Mother’s Circle meeting at Center school house on Friday afternoon Oct 22 with representation from every district and about fifty visitors. Teachers shown appreciation for papers and talks. officers to continue with two meetings yearly and next gathering planned with winter term teacher meeting.
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