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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1893
Page
3
A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system, relieves colds and headaches, and improves health by acting on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. It sold in 50c and 1 dollar bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co, with brand name on every package and warning against substitutes.
A massive wind driven blaze swept east of Stap City destroying Runkle and damaging Lead City Centennial prairie area. Fires burned hotels mills and timber holdings as 1500 firefighters battled the flames. Hundreds displaced several burned dead and heavy property losses reported including Homestake works and nearby camps Terry and Bald Mountain area threatened Deadwood held but still at risk with $120000 in Lead City and Centennial losses. A separate fire consum ed the Huckleberry stamp mill at Leadville causing $20000 loss.
Brunswick reports easing feelling as no new yellow fever cases in 84 hours and convalescence for existing patients. Board of health rescinds publishing names of those stricken after talks with marine surgeons board. Also notes Iowa corn prospects and heavy freight to the Cherokee Strip with Santa Fe moving nearly 2000 cars since Saturday noon.
Johnnie Van Hoest of Wisconsin defeated Hugh Napier of Australia by knockout in 29 rounds at the Olympic club using 5-ounce gloves for a $2000 purse of which the winner received $1700. About 5000 spectators attended the exhibition in New Orleans on September 211.
A traveling Eskimo village of 11 people has arrived in transit en route to Chicago, reported from San Francisco on September 21.
Part of the Dolcoath mine shaft collapsed in Cornwall entombing 20 miners. London reports the incident as rescuers rush to reach those trapped and assess conditions for survivors.
In Gurulin Oklahoma Territory on September 21 reports say towns are growing despite crime and law violations. About 1,100 buildings rise as carpenters work faster than lumber arrives. saloons and gambling dens flourish while citizens report robberies and mobs.
In Asbury Park New Jersey Jam J Corbett reacts to Mitchell refusing to fight at Coney Island. Corbett questions the sincerity of Mitchells stance and states he will stay in training and be ready on the date, inviting any replacement if Mitchell fails to fight.
Topeka September 21 The slander suit against Secretary of State Osborn will be heard in district court. C Y Leland national Republican committeeman for Kansas is the prosecuting witness. Leland had been accused of stealing a large amount of coal from the state penitentiary and selling it to farmers.
About 40 residents gathered in Burbank California and asked a gang of eight Chinese section hands to leave town. The request was granted and the Chinese workers departed for Los Angeles, effectively removing Chinese residents from Burbank.
George Halliburton won a verdict of 1500 dollars against the Wabash railroad for injuries in Moobery in February. The case cites a mashed toe and broken bones among the injuries sustained in the shops of the city.
Honolulu reports show quiet public affairs and growing finances with August cash balance up by 46049.54 dollars and special public works bond sales of 35800 dollars. Postal Savings bank payoff to treasury 7130.65 dollars. Washington hints that Blount Thurston treaty talks dampen Royalist hopes. Admiral Skerrett’s Hawaii hotel rooms looted for 300 dollars in jewelry on August 31. Planters Labour and Supply seeks authorization to import 5000 Chinese laborers to offset Japanese workers.
New York reports official referee John Eckhardt says Charlie Mitchell signed articles to fight Corbett at Coney Island in the third week of November. Billy Edwards corroborates. Mitchell says he has not signed yet but expects to sign for a $40,000 fight at Coney Island in November.
Gurung O T reports a massive prairie fire on the Pawnee reservation leaving charred remains and many dead or missing. Dust storms drive mass evacuations while Perry sees the thickest dust and suspended business. In Leap City South Dakota 24 bridges and 10 miles of rail on the Black Hills line burned, with homes lost along Elk Creek and Piedmont shelters opening for the homeless.
Sept 22 Drapwoop Nebraska. Fire devastates Centennial buildings and barns valued at 30000. Mrs Henry Stearns badly burned and not expected to survive. Six others badly burned but likely to live. Elkhorn Burlington trains held for evacuation. Three companies from Fort Meade sent to Elk Creek canyon to fight seven miles of raging flames.
Master Workman H. E. Murphy of the A. O. U. W. issued a circular to Kansas lodges urging a $1 contribution per member to buy seed wheat for western farmers in destitute condition. Eastern and central Kansas already back the plan, railroads will haul the grain free, and success could prevent an extra legislative session.
In Minneapolis on Sept 22 Billy Maber the Australian stopped George LaBlanche the marine in the second round at the Twin City Athletic club bout scheduled for 10 rounds. The first round showed scientific boxing with Maber in control. In the second Maber landed several powerful body shots and a right hand jab that felled LaBlanche, who lay unconscious for about 10 minutes.
Topeka Kansas September 22 Governor Lewelling offers $800 rewards for the arrest of bandits in two train robberies. One attack killed Express Messenger C H Chapman at Mound Valley on September 8 and another held up a Santa Fe train killing Express Messenger Whittlesey at Cimarron on June 10.
Bethel College, the Mennonite institution in the United States, was dedicated in Newton. Rev. C H Wedel was installed as president along with five professors. The six year project features five buildings on a campus valued at 100000 with a 50000 endowment. About one hundred students are enrolled. The site was named Webron.
A Washington rumor claimed a vault at the mint holds 30,010,000 in gold or silver. Superintendent Bosbyshell and Chief Drummond denied any knowledge or truth to the report, stating there is no basis for the claim.
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