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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
1
In a Minneapolis jail farewell between Harry Maynard and his brother Adry, Harry curses Adry aloud declaring he will haunt him until death and then asks for forgiveness. The brothers converse angrily before Adry tries to leave, and Maynard’s execution date is set for December 11.
London dispatch notes England’s keen focus on the Eastern crisis. The question of whether the Sultan will grant permits for extra guardships to pass the Dardanelles tests European resolve, signaling whether Europe can hold or yield under pressure.
In Louisville Kentucky a special election in the eighth legislative district produced a victory for the Demo-Aras over Charley A. Bluir. The result suggests a split on a joint ballot between Republicans and Democrats with populists expected to divide, risking a deadlock for a U S Senate replacement. Police quelled riot calls with no major trouble reported.
William J. Murray, longtime resident, died after a 47 day fast begun at a party seven days earlier. He refused food, stating he could live forty seven days without eating. Friends and family pleaded, but he declined nourishment and fell into a coma before not waking.
The weekly bank statement shows a reserve increase of 1 31,000. Loubane now held 23 29¢ 000 above legal requirements. In other items, Nan Journalist Dead. In London, Gore Augustus Sala, the leading journalist, is dead. He was born in London. The Capran transition and other garbled text mention various events. A conflagration in Denmark wipes out a town. three fourths of some residents are homeless. Arizona and New Mexico references, including Phoenix, are noted amid unclear casualty mentions.
A chaotic dispatch reports potential war over Venezuela with hints of arbitration and Congress involvement. It notes tensions between the United States and Great Britain, the Monroe doctrine, and moves to possibly issue a formal ultimatum to England while Venezuela’s stance remains unreconciled. Fort Thomas and Fort Bayard movements surface amid frontier security actions.
London reports Lord Salisbury's reply to Secretary Olney on the Venezuelan boundary dispute refuses arbitration of any territory along the Schomburg line. The message, sent to the U S ambassador, notes diplomatic usage and cites Monroe Doctrine concerns as central. A Chicago stabbing and a mine explosion follow in other briefs.
Dunn Co.'s weekly review notes subdued demand due to overbuying and price slumps. Wheat supplies show 7,014,911 Western receipts, exports strong. corn and cotton patterns mixed with weaker prices. wool firming modestly after London sales. United States failures total 24 this week, down from last year.
Cincinnati banks report losses totaling around 11000 to a nation via forged municipal bonds. T. Lewis of Urbana allegedly victimized many, while Ralph Crawford leads a worldwide hunt funded by local banks. Despite a respected church member image, Lewis is depicted as dangerous, with police warning of potential tragedy if captured.
In Key West Florida advices describe a battle near Camagüey between Spanish forces led by Generals Gommes and paper and Cuban rebels. About 2,000 Spanish troops faced a Cuban force under Generals Vale deg and Guiriet, with heavy fighting and Spanish casualties. The insurgents claimed victory as Spanish losses mounted and reports suggested US orders to prevent recognition of the insurgents.
Washington reports detail a deadly poisoning among Black residents at a Texarkana cake walk. Deaths rise to twelve with many in critical condition as locals blame superstition and fear, while doctors say no poisoning occurred. Arrests tied to treasury misappropriations are noted alongside broader unrest and political intrigue.
A fragmented report states that dadiank Merrill a farmer and two others known as thin eyes and saunter were murdered near Ash Springs and Macuddy Travka. Police identify suspects Bherlit Wight and a posse, with leads arising northward.
Iowa City officials file 8000 names for unpaid poll taxes of 1805 and threaten penalties including double tax and potential garnishment. Also reported: revised code plan to replace the current statutes with a new consolidated code, with emphasis on warding and orderly arrangement. Several local incidents and court cases are noted, including settlements in two civil matters and a fatality tied to a saloon dispute.
A disjointed OCR summary recounts a railroad incident, a bank cash theft, a fatal shooting, a warehouse blast, and various local crimes across towns. It mentions Corne ling Horison, Mayor Olagor, and a Western Newspaper Union, plus a flood of scattered names, places, dates, and events with unclear connections and partial details.
Fragmentary local notice reports a 168 unit tally tied to Mahaska County. Mentions vague names and entities, unclear actions, and possible prosecution reference.
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