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Newspaper
Ireton Clipper
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1891
Page
2
A miscellany of notes on shipwreck recovery profits, a Kansas lightning death, Venezuelan duty quirks, cremation trends in Japan, a Nebraska World's Fair scheme, plus assorted foreign phrases and oddities from a late 19th century clipping. The piece blends brief anomalies with local color.
Iowa items report incorporation of Towa Ocheyedan and Keokuk purchases, street rail plans in Iowa City, a Grand Junction saloon injunction, a new paper in Malvern, burglaries in Wyoming and Hull, court admissions in Keokuk, paving moves in Fort Madison, a Davenport accident death, and various regional notices including churches, farms, and schools.
The Tibbs murder trial, moved to Pierce on change of venue, ended with a manslaughter verdict. The crime occurred last October in Wayne during a feud involving a woman. D. Writton, the accused man, reportedly a respected speculator, faced Tibbs after an exchange at the Wayne depot.
A rural incident near a barn ends with Jacobson found dead after chores. A jury rules the death was caused by a kick from a horse. The report notes no extension work for the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste. Marie line northward, delaying plans to Hismarck.
Death of Hon. C. Graham a prominent pioneer and former Indiana legislator after long illness and old age. Resident since 1854, he served as land office receiver and was a Democrat candidate for congress in 1810. Also notes on rains and crop prospects across Minnesota and boxing match upcoming in Chicago area.
In Cincinnati on May 23 the American Baptist Publication Society began its sixty seventh anniversary with officer reports and new leadership elected. Samuel A Crosier presides with Acmitage Hart Kociman Levering Griffthumble Rowland Barnes named officers and a committee for Armenian work established. Evening talks focused on Sunday school, noting 406 associations and two national conventions among colored people.
Secretary Foster appoints ex Congressman Grosvenor Dr Walter Kempster and Mr Powderly to travel to Europe and investigate the immigration problem. The panel will study emigrant character reasons for US arrival and municipal aid while assessing criminal or indigent migration and how to shape future laws.
Tomorrow is the annual Sabbath set apart for the World's W C T U and its work. Miss Willard, president, pleads for the day. Collections go to a special line of work. An interesting program includes circulation of the World’s petition.
Mrs. Marz Anderson was arrested this afternoon in a drunken condition and held at police headquarters. She was accompanied by her seven year old son who bitterly complained of treatment at the hands of his mother. She is to appear in police court on Meiday uuuraing.
Albert Hauenstein faced a botched first attempt at execution in Broxen Bow Nebraska. The crowd forced open the court house door, witnesses watched as the scaffold collapsed, a rope broke, and a second attempt succeeded with a stronger cord ensuring the condemned man’s death.
At a meeting of the California club directors it was decided to allot 82 506 each and a purse of 3500 pounds for a future match. The date will be set by the competitors.
A dialogue fragment portrays Professor Greatmind as an eminent scientist whose discoveries captivate the civilized world. The daughter's aside mocks the restraint of the listener, noting the gentleman’s casual demeanor and a rueful comment about his pants.
Aly and Spriggins comment on fishery tensions in Newfoundland. The dialogue reflects fears of escalating conflict and a hope that authorities restrain aggressive actions.
A fragment from a May 25 report shows local chatter about a contentious discussion. References to racing rumors in New Jersey and various livestock prices appear in a noisy market-style listing.
Fragmented OCR lists various commodity names and prices including wheat cash July 7 094, pork cash and dairy items, and references to May and June figures. No coherent event detected.
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