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Newspaper
Ireton Clipper
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1891
Page
6
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A July 4 railroad wreck at Ravenna Ohio killed twenty-one and injured twenty-four as flames roared through cars. Witnesses recall agonized cries and a morgue scene where nineteen bodies were recovered, including a woman shielding a baby. Coroner investigates fault, with a long list of deceased and wounded among glass blowers and bystanders.
A 19 year old Miss Billa Warner is wounded when Albert Zernipsky tries to force marriage. He later shoots her brother James Warner who dies. Zernipsky escapes in darkness and is pursued by officers. The Warners are prominent locals and the sister remains seriously shocked by the events.
Rev Dr Heber Newton spoke on the five member committee hearing heresy charges. He stated witnesses should file written statements and provided typewritten sermons to aid examination. He would present his disputed words clearly but insisted on secrecy of committee sessions and the bishop’s report.
The Iowa Republican state convention opened in Greene's Opera House with addresses by officials. caucuses met in multiple halls. Credentials and permanent organization committees were named for each district. Wheeler, Van Houten, Weaver, and Sabin figures emerged in ballots for governor, supreme judge, superintendent, and railroad commissioner. The session continued with further nominations and a late completion of business.
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