20 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1895
Page
1
A 19th century column notes that Congress should act to make train robbing a federal crime with harsher penalties, amid broader warnings on crime and justice. It cites potential rail dangers, migration trends from Alabama to Mexico, and legal changes proposed in response to criminal acts.
Chinese sympathizers concede the throne may be lost as Wei Hai Wei surrenders fortifications and warships, leaving China’s fleet decimated and the Yellow Sea coastline under Japanese control. Reports say the last obstacle to Pekin’s fall has been removed, with winter campaigning favored by experts. American Secretary Denby notes winter logistics ease for Japan, while the Chinese emperor gathers royal effects for potential removal. Japan aims for a negotiated peace inside Pekin if hard fighting proves necessary.
In Clarence Cedar County an elderly man, crushed by misfortune after his farm sale, receives a letter at the post office containing a $10,000 draft and an aunt's note from Philadelphia. Within minutes creditors are notified their claims will be satisfied in full, restoring hope and a reclaimed home. The scene is described as a romance worthy of Carleton or Riley.
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