30 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
1
A compilation of editorials and quips from Benton County Times touching on public figures, foreign policy, and social issues. It notes Kaiser Wilhelm, Monroe doctrine parallels, the Schomburgk line, and American advertising wisdom, with terse opinions on Venezuela and imperial matters.
A Minden resident, C. S. Altman Sperger, is jailed in Avoca on charges of extensive forgeries totaling over ten thousand dollars. Investigations show possible losses growing to fifteen to fifty thousand dollars, with evidence of defalcation in the Minden Independent School District. Sperger, once treasurer, reportedly left a large debt and an extravagant life, including a ten thousand dollar home and costly kennels. He is held on ten thousand dollar bond after waiving examination.
Plymouth county board declares county treasurer Ed Kiersenbom's office vacant and has auditor seize the books. Kiersenbom, last seen in Sioux City on the 19th, left Le Mars January 25. Shortage exceeds $17,000 with many notes and unpaid receipts found. likely theft of about $3,000 in cash with other funds in loaned notes unaccounted for.
Washington reports Commissioner Berner filed a detailed report on Des Moines river land claims. It covers 526 applications, outlines indemnity rules, rejects certain claim components, and notes future budget impacts. Steckel offers $100 million gold to purchase idle greenbacks via Cleveland administration talks.
Dispatches from Purley report a large blaze destroying nearly all businesses in town with estimated losses over $30,000. Fire departments battled the flames as property damage mounted and the community faced extensive recovery work.
Des Moines January 23 The supreme court has decided the A. O. U. W. case ruling the Des Moines lodge the victor. The lower court favored the seceders but the supreme court reverses, holding the seceders had no right to exclusive use of the Ancient Order of United Workmen name.
Avon January 4 J E Alpaugh pleaded guilty to three counts and was sentenced by Judge Applegate to five years in the penitentiary at hard labor for forging a note on W S Nash of Perry. Lyons January 24 George Rix is short about 1500 as treasurer of Hemisphere township Clinton county bondsmen liable for the first three years. Spa Grove January 24 George Hoefeldt a prosperous young farmer was found dead with a head injury and signs of foul play. money in the house suspected.
George Harris a farmer of Dakota county Nebraska applied to the overseer of the poor here for a good healthy woman from county charges to make him a suitable wife. Harris is a widower with three children and tired of hiring housekeepers rather than choosing a wife himself. Bever Will Case Settled heirs of Samson Bever settled in district court after four years and estate valued over 1 million dollars will be equally divided among five heirs with costs about 75000. Judge E L Burton dies aged 63 at Ottawa after months of illness.
Two men indicted for complicity in Muscatine dynamite outrages targeting the homes of Mahin Kessinger and Ise berger. Also notes on linseed oil prices, Adolph Neise found guilty in Ottumwa case, a Waterloo wreck, Lyons boy Tim Connors insanity case, Clark liquor law suit outcome, Celis Harrison death after clothing fire, Farley man Thomas Roe found frozen, and Iowa Falls sawmill accident near Robertson.
Washington January 23 The treasury will resume silver dollar coinage about February 10 and continue to about 18 million dollars. About 13 million dollars will be minted from bullion on hand to restore the March 4 1893 dollar balance. Seignorage estimated at 28 4 cents per dollar yields a 5 million dollar gain added to available cash.
Train men report a group of wood choppers camping near Pierron on the Vandalia line attacked a man who refused to drink. They stripped him, roasted him on a hot stove, rubbed a red hot poker along his back and smeared molasses and flour over his body.
Havana reports a looming crisis with provisions at high prices as interior communication is cut off and people rush to the capital for protection. The cost of provisioning the Spanish army rises, signaling another large Spanish appropriation. A rumor claims Gomez, commander in chief of the insurgents, is advanced in consumption with fever and may live only two months.
A New Britain report from January 24 states Armenians in Harpoot suffered mass killings with 9 000 to 10 000 dead and over 100 000 destitute. Snow layers burden an area of 300 villages where 64 villages were burned and eight of twelve American missions burned leaving missionaries starving and in need.
The National Armenian Relief committee announced it will intensify fundraising and organize relief efforts nationwide. If the Red Cross cannot enter the work, the committee assures that funds will reach the sufferers through other responsible agencies.
Prince Henry of Rattenberg, ill during British expedition against the Ashanters, died of coast fever on his return voyage from Cape Castle to Sierra Leone. Also reports from Loxpox say czar confirms budget for navy over seven years totaling 403 million roubles.
London press views on Brazil Trinidad dispute and American role. Westminster Gazette notes a Brazil note may test US sincerity and arbitration, while Brazil refuses. Globe questions UK veto and warns of effects on US relations. Times cites a White House dispatch promising settlement on discredit-free terms and welcomes the news.
Secretary Herbert approves preliminary acceptance of the torpedo boat Ericsson with a $16,000 deduction for delay. The vessel, built by Iowa Iron Works in Dubuque, is at New London Conn for trial, machinery reported in perfect order capable of twenty-five knots per hour. Congress may remit the deduction due to accidents causing the delay.
terse dispatches report Cuban fugitives near Havana and possible capture of Jancho, while Peru notes a mayor burning Bibles of an American Idle Society agent. A New London explosion kills four in a five story building. Imperial Moscow crowns the czar in May with invited officials. Brazil presses Britain over Trinidad and potential rupture looms. Pretoria reports Boer gains over Jameson and low casualties. Kim Wall defeats Joe Choynski in a thirteen round bout. Germany marks empire anniversary. U S Senate results shown. Ashanti war ends with Coomassie captured. King Prempeh yields. American school heads massacred in Marash. Cuban Toledo estate guarded as rebels threaten fire.
The piece argues the Monroe Doctrine as the basis for building the Nicaragua Canal to boost Trans-Mississippi Gulf ports exports. It highlights Gulf ports handling most US exports, notes British trade shifts, and mentions Alexander Brown & Sons developing Aransas Pass with a Homeseekers' excursion on February 11 inviting western residents to view the town and its land opportunities.
Three ex legislators face charges in a bribery indictment. Ex Senator John E. Geyer is accused of soliciting $500 from W F P Burdell to influence a bill for the Ohio Savities Bank and Trust in 1803. Ex Senator Gear allegedly solicited $250 from D M Gaumer in the 1892 Id en Gaumer contest. Ex Senator JL C Chi faces three counts for solicit and acceptance of bribes tied to Iden Gaumer and to backing bills for Ohio State University. Dems and a Republican implicated. Other indictments expected.
A Vladivostok dispatch says Pekin has signed a large budget for a formidable navy. Ironclads cruisers and torpedo boats are planned as disturbances in the interior subside. Mayors of Teru La Salle Utica Kangley and local saloonkeepers indicted for Sunday closings. Silver advocates plan convention in St Louis July 22. Various remarks on farming orthography arbitration and royalty physicians.
Washington reports from January 20 to 24 cover debates on the Monroe doctrine with Davis blocking a preamble, minor bills advancing in both houses, and calls to action on Turkey and Armenia. The Senate passed several measures while the House approved an urgent deficiency bill for court expenses and discussed federal court costs and salaries.
A tense exchange unfolds as a tired husband laments a terrible day at the office while his wife suggests a practical coping task. She proposes beating the rugs as a way to unwind and regain momentum after a stressful day.
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