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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1897

Page

3

Tax Day Trimawrn Evening Edition Brief

Per year per month publication notes show Tax Day Trimawrn prints every evening except Sunday. The item mentions latest general news and market reports with minimal details.

Prosperity debate erupts over Providence and tariff claims

For Superintendent of Instruction H. B. Newcomb comments on popu listas denying tariff or administration roles in present prosperity. He says they once warned that McKinlay’s election would bring 25 cent wheat and 8 cent corn, now urging they did not foresee Providence. He predicts more dismissals of their past mottoes.

Providence Republican Party McKinlay

Popocrat memory fades after 1873 and 1879 specie return

A skeptical view noting popocrats claiming past crimes in 1873 and a later pressure by Democrats. It recalls the 1879 push toward resuming specie payments, the opposition warning of disaster, and the subsequent revival of business after gold payments resumed.

Mark the Fearsome Figure Plagues Politicians

The text casts Mark as the ultimate evil in politicians' minds. It claims Democrats and allied groups fear him as a nightmare, imagining him with immense power if fully unleashed. It emphasizes his alleged level business head and the belief that rivals dread him above all others.

Maex Hawna Democrats Mark

Popocrats Fear Loss If People Improve Conditions

The text argues that the Popocrats dread voters achieving better conditions than in the last four years. It claims their platform rests on calamity and that removing that premise would collapse their political structure.

Wheat price rise seen while producers hold most of stock

The article notes a favorable development as wheat prices rise while more than four-fifths of the grain remains in the hands of producers. It observes that price increases often occur after the producer has largely sold the commodity.

Shaw challenged by White to debate in Iowa campaign

Fred White seeks to show voters in Iowa whether L M Shaw can match him in debate on campaign issues. He notes accommodation possible via Shaw or the state central committee.

Shoulp Fred White Iowa L. M. Shaw Mr. Shaw State Central Committee

Tra Is a Poor Year for Demagogues and Quacks

A succinct critique notes a weak year for political demagogy and eagerness among the public sphere, suggesting rising scrutiny of charismatic but hollow rhetoric.

Politic

Republicans Right Their Opponents Wrong Across Campaigns

A reflective note traces opponents of the Republican Party from 1856 through 1896, arguing that warnings of disaster in each era failed as Republicans prevailed. The piece cites slavery, specie payment, tariffs, and McKinley era prosperity, urging readers to doubt anti Republican forecasts and trust proven Republican policies.

Republican Party Grand Old Party McKinley

Fusionists Seek New Issue as Democrats Weaken

The fusionists face a crisis as the traditional Democrat label erodes. Free trade and free silver lose ground amid recent shifts. Some members push for single taxes and initiative measures, while core theories fade. divisions grow as they seek a unifying platform for next year.

Silver Basis Question by Foreign Trade Facts

Democrats and populists discuss markets but favor using readily usable money in foreign trade. Bureau of Statistics shows three-fourths of foreign commerce with gold-standard nations. Last year’s $1.817 billion in foreign trade split two-thirds with European gold-standard countries and 20 percent with silver-using nations. This should influence currency debates.

Bureau of Statistics

Gold democrats predict Iowa vote tally for fall

Estimates by party members vary as L M Martin of the national committee projects about 40000 votes in Iowa this fall but acknowledges the figure may be too high since many Republicans who voted last fall may not support the democrats.

Gold Democrats Iowa L. M. Martin National Committee

The Ivy Association and Republicans Align Over Silver Question

The Ivy associations align with Republicans, staying with them until the silver issue is settled. Many want a crushing majority to prevent a future shift, voting straight Republican. Straight populists will trim Brygan’s votes, fusionists weaken, while free-silver factions lose ground as Republicans rally to finish their work.

Iowa Farmers Hear Bright Prospect For Harvests And Prices

Citizens urged to travel the countryside to see conditions for themselves. Farmers report wheat and oats fair, hay good, corn prospects improving with favorable weather ahead. Potatoes look promising, pastures green, apples in orchards superb. hogs and cattle near marketing phase with strong prices boosting Iowa goodwill.

Iowa

Prosperity drives free silverism from the scene

Tar and rain yield strong crops across the region while farming thrives and industry grows. With better business, employment and rising prices, the popocrats’ free silver theories lose support as progress continues. The movement is seen as outdated and out of step with times.

Campaign confab in Des Moines ends with discontent

Canpipates White Plummer and Gen Weaver met in Des Moines last Sunday to compare notes after firing the first guns of the campaign and were not pleased with the result. Weaver’s familiar schemes fail to move voters as the middle-of-the-road crowd grows wary of mixed free silver and sound money tactics.

Republicans Prove Promises With Improvement in Conditions

The text argues that Republican success brought better conditions, while opponents predicted disaster. It asserts current improvements confirm Republicans right and claim popocrats free silverites and fusionists erred, offering no encouragement to them.

Political parties debate campaign paths in unsettled State

The Popocrats weigh abandoning the free silver issue for exclusive state questions. Republicans vow to fight on any ground and stay with their record, inviting the Popocrats to choose the best course, expecting no greater gains than before.

Gardner attacks Hill with unproven claims in absentia

The text accuses Gardner of a dirty, malicious assault on Mr. Hill, demanding proof for Gardner's assertions while refusing to disclose any supporting information. It questions Gardner's integrity, notes Hill was away in the northern part of the state, and condemns the insinuation about Job Card as Hill's deputy as a false impression left uncorrected by Gardner.

Garoner Mr. Hill Gardner Job Card Card Mr. Gardner Mgr. Gardner

Gardners Control Of Democratic Convention Sparked Outcry

Gardiner accuses Republican rings while detailing a Democratic convention run by Gardner himself. He claims Gardner chaired the meeting dictated proceedings and appointed spokesmen, with others told to stay silent. Several Democrats left the caucus angered by what they called a rotten, one man show.

Gardener Gardner

Hopeful mood abroad as prosperity returns to HouLp

Across HouLp and neighboring towns people speak in unison of improved conditions and optimistic views for the future. They greet one another with congratulations, noting a four year wait ended and a lasting brighter state now exists, shared by all true citizens.

Butter trade shifts as drought cuts Australia ship to England

The drought in Australia reduces butter supplies to England, boosting demand for American butter. Elgin Creamery Co. ships most butter in boxes like Australian format to England and Australia, but rising home demand forces a switch to tubs for local use. This reflects broader economic improvement benefiting local industry.

Drouth Australia England Elgin Cream Lery Co

Calamity to prosperity chorus grows through four years

The Centerville Citizen notes prosperity hymns replacing calamity as the chorus expands across all four parts. Despite some singers being out of practice, the music remains sweet across the United States, with a growing invitation for more to join and contribute.

Centerville United States

Silver policy split between Bores and White

Bores and White clash over silver free coinage at 16 to 1 and its impact, while both lines are deemed unlikely to be adopted by the people. The advance agent of prosperity is delivering goods promised last fall and the public rejoices, despite calamity howlers.

Eprvor Cuase Joins Globe-Democrat Staff

Eprvor Cuase earns his salary at the Globe-Democrat and can offer Gardner of the Democrat sharp remarks and bold bets, asserting a two to one odds on a calamity by a seasoned commentator.

Eprvor Cuase Globe-Democrat Gardner Democrat Acea Jetacea Beab

From rags to lawyer LM Shaw Iowa education tale

A poor eastern boy came to Iowa to seek education and moneyless success. He toiled through college sawing wood caring for animals and doing any job, faced ridicule, but persisted. He became a lawyer and amassed a comfortable fortune. The piece notes LM Shaw as the republican candidate, with various political comment about fusion and goldbugs in surrounding papers.

Iowa LM. Shaw Sioux City Journal

Food burden on the Chilkoot pass still heavy for travelers

The fragment notes that many travelers over the Chilkoot pass realize they pack too much food and wish to reduce their loads. Several expect their larder to be light by spring with no way to replenish it, highlighting ongoing shortages and planning concerns for supplies.

Chilkoot Pass

Opening of the free silver campaign echoes fade

After a week the nationwide free silver push in every congressional district has produced little noise or action. The populace remains quiet, prompting calls to bring back Tillman and Bryan to rekindle the effort and rouse an echo.

Tillman Bryan

Candidate Shau Praises GOP Nomination as Governor Hope

Shau says nomination by the Republicans is a great honor but will not inflate his ego or attire. He asserts he is not the puffed up type and vows that Iowa Republicans will be honored by his businesslike administration as governor.

Shaw Iowa

Shaw Endures Attacks in Campaign by Popocramic Papers

Popocramic papers have commenced their attacks upon Candidate Shaw and will probably keep it up throughout the campaign, but Shaw has a reputation that can stand all attacks upon him then come out way ahead in the race.

Shaw

Kansas Counties Harvest Record Wheat Output Sparks Political Debate

In Kansas three counties report 12 million bushels of wheat valued near 11 million dollars, fueling debate as calamity politics falter. In Iowa and Cass county, Republicans praise a flawless, top-to-bottom ticket as the strongest possible choice.

Kansas Iowa Cass County Atlantic Cass Luetgert Crtcaco Adolph Luetgert

Tur G A RB Encampment Sets Cincinnati Reunion Next Year

The Tur G A RB encampment plans a reunion in Cincinnati next year viewing the city as a convenient gathering spot for former Union and Confederate comrades to reunite.

Tur G. A Cincinnati

White campaign speech draws scrutiny as campaign runs

Spounp Fred White weighs changes to his fall campaign drift as party groups circulated his calamity speech nationwide. He must stand by or repudiate it and may regret elements in both his speech and party platform before the campaign ends.

Fred White White

Free silver orator lists in Iowa stir questions

The drafted list for Iowa speakers to aid Fred White may exclude Tom Watson. Some doubt Watson agrees with White on certain points, though Boies shares disagreement too. The ticket mix suggests a speech touching on any point could reach part of it.

Iowa Fred White Tom Watson Watson White Boies

Debating Tariff Bill's Regional Interests

The text argues that tariff theories favoring the east over the west are unfounded since no tariff bill has been enacted. It claims Western farmers would benefit from tariff protections and that any western critic should be ashamed when facing others later.

Gold Fever Converts to Quick Flight from Ports

Afflicted by gold fever many prospectors suddenly recover when reaching ocean ports. They face impassable barriers, sell their outfits at ten percent of cost, and hurry to return to their starting points seeking a swift departure.

Fusionists urged to switch routes to avoid defeat

The speaker argues against continuing on the regular track, saying any route chosen leads to defeat. They insist that switching paths is preferable to costly dodging and emphasize sticking to the original course when possible.

Tragedy at Cheektowaga Train Crossing

A Erie passenger train at a crossing near Cheektowaga struck a wagon carrying five. Melville Haveline aged 88 was killed instantly. M O Weider Mrs Weider Eddie Weider 4 and George Cole 87 were injured. Mrs Weider and Cole may die. The party had just returned from a country outing and failed to hear the passing train.

Burraro Erié Cheektowaga Melville Haveline M. 0. Weider Weider Eddie Weider George Cole

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