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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1893
Page
4
Lieutenant Governor candidates Warren and Duncan of Chariton and Superintendent Henry Sabin of Clinton head the Republican county ticket for the upcoming election.
Iowa Republicans in state convention condemn Democratic 1892 claims, defend McKinley tariff, gold and silver currency, and labor wages. They praise Harrison administration, oppose bank money, and support strict temperance laws while urging balanced debt payment and stable purchasing power.
The final Harvest Excursion departs October 10 for Kansas Nebraska Colorado Indian Territory and Texas. Travel to see new land or choose a land parcel in Kansas Colorado or Texas for a home. One round trip fare. Inquiries to ticket agent. JOHN SEBASTIAN Genl Pass Agt.
A morning fire at Hunts new hay barn southwest of Atlantic damaged a barn holding about 140 tons of hay. Authorities suspect arson by loitering tramps or extreme heat. Estimated loss near $2,000 with about half insured. Resolutions of respect offered for Rev. David Shenton as he leaves Atlantic after three years of service. The Ministerial Association commends his work and character to all denominations. Revenue shows membership 332 with $5,598 total expenditures. The Young Republicans club met with Frank Jackson presiding as glee club sang. E A Shaw hosted Chicago visitors Mr and Miss Roberts for a social evening of cards and dancing.
I W Dabney and W E King market inside lots at Aberdeen Washington. They showcase a picture of Gray's Harbor where the town sits. Grounds are within property. They report marked success in selling lots and earning profits for themselves and buyers. The picture reflects real land and waterscape and is praised as a beauty.
A brief item notes John F Stevenson’s belief that honest silver dollars and ample protection for mills and workers will lead to good prices and wages. The rest mentions a lost pocketbook at the fair grounds and the owner can recover it by describing the property and paying this notice.
T. W. Gaddis was elected secretary of the district township of Brighton and U. Joyce was chosen treasurer in the latest local vote.
Elmer Livingston an aggressive Republican of Washington served as a telegraph caller Friday while a feature on M N Bakers orchard awaits space.
The World’s fair will end Oct 30 with no extension. Workmen will remove exhibits by rail the next morning. Iowa day drew thousands as cadets, Root drill corps, and military displays led parades. J O Crosby welcomed attendees, Governor Boies praised the fair, and Isabella Beecher Hooker was noted.
St Paul reports Jules H. Burwell, vice president and treasurer of Burford & Burwell Carriage Co., accused of misappropriating $50,000. Complaint filed. firm forced into assignment due to his methods. Burwell served eight years with $5,000 salary, allegedly diverting far more than due. Receivers appointed for Chicago Peoria St Louis line. bonds set at $50,000. Brunswick distress noted. 3,650 of 4,500 residents near starvation. Camp Haines in use. case at Jenklein not yet fever.
Northwestern Miller notes last week flour production at 66,396 barrels in Superior and Duluth, up from 48,371 prior week and well above 1892 and 1891 figures. Sales lag output as buyers lack confidence in wheat advances. The Listman mill at Superior, with 2,000 barrel capacity, begins grinding this week.
In Roanoke Virginia a jailed man named Tom Smith was seized to protect him from a mob and lynched when found hiding. His body was burned on a riverbank as a 10 000 strong crowd watched. In England striking miners riot at Henesford burning coal trucks and seizing the town with police routed. military called in.
In Hagerstown Maryland peaches are being canned at about ten thousand cans daily as wholesale prices collapse. Orchard fruit sells for roughly a quarter per bushel with much fruit left to rot in the fields. In Paris, Miss Flora Davis of New York is set to wed Lord Terence Blackwood, youngest son of the Marquis of Dufferin, in October.
In Chicago at Central Music hall Frank Ives tallied 1000 points and John Roberts Jr 960 points in the fourth section of their international billiards contest. Separately in Bupa Presta word comes that Hungarian prime minister Wekerle has resigned over civil marriage bill displeasure.
In Roanoke on September 21 Robert Smith, a black man, lured Mrs. Henry Bishop to an empty house, attacked her with a brick after she refused to give money, and left her for dead. A mob gathered, the mayor urged restraint, militia fired to disperse the crowd, and Smith was hidden by an officer. Dozens died or were wounded as townspeople and rail workers were involved. The mayor pledged to uphold the law.
Denver dispatch reports the Colorado joint committee’s unanimous ruling against issuing certificates on silver bullion. Owners oppose deposit certificates that only circulate within Colorado when bullion can be sold for United States money on the market. The proposition is deemed unlikely to advance.
Worths Fair Grounds Chicago September 21 The executive committee of the local directory met but took no decisive action on extending the fair season. Directors favor closing the gates September 30.
A massive fire at the Charles Betcher Lumber sash and door factory in Red Wing Minnesota caused extensive property destruction and job losses. The blaze, fed by dry lumber, destroyed the factory and surrounding timber, cut telegraph lines, warped tracks, and left estimated losses between 139000 and 175000 with about 100000 in insurance. The Lake City fire department assisted as the fire came under control.
In San Francisco on September 2 a Ah Fong family party travels from Honolulu to the World's Fair to meet Commander Whiting United States Navy as he plans to wed Miss Etta Ah Fong. Miss Etta stays behind with her mother sister and two brothers awaiting the nuptials.
In Kansas City on Sept. 28 a clash between anti Catholic group American Protective Association members and opponents led to police intervention. One Irishman named Connor was shot in the hand by James Brown of the association amid many broken heads and bruises at a hall on Twenty fourth and Bellevue. A similar gathering at the same site was broken up a week earlier. In Washington, Josiah Quincy left the State Department, with resignation accepted by President Cleveland and effective Oct. 1.
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