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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1896
Page
10
The column blends clipped anecdotes from fashion to politics. It notes Mrs. Vanderbilt’s marble house, a Milwaukee mayoral bid, and Congress crisis with Cousins. It also jokes about hoop skirts, bicycles, and Canada customs for cyclists, reflecting a lively, satirical early 20th century tone.
The case, arising from a Clinton assignment to Fred James, sought $1481.78 for items connected to a disputed sale. Brought in district court, moved to federal courts, then returned to district court after multiple transfers, with the matter tied to a state law on recovering money paid in such sales. The record notes an intoxicating element in the proceedings.
In a dispute over county printing contracts, several newspapers in the state contested the ruling and filed demurrers. The case centers on pricing practices and the influence of county officials in awarding the printing rights, with a strict emphasis on maintaining fair competition.
A man, distressed by a broken romance, threatened self harm after a dispute over food. He left a letter to his mother in the southwest part of the state declaring, I died for true love, revealing a tragic motive behind the act.
Report details a tragic accidental hanging of Hilda Johnson a young girl in a township. While playing with friends she climbed into a box and became ensnared by a rope or noose, resulting in her death before help could arrive. The incident involves Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson and occurred during a play activity.
A 13 year old boy in Copan Ravines faces arrest for starting multiple fires in Rapids City. Officials report deliberate arson with no doubt about the incendiary nature of the acts. The youth may be sent to reform school or a facility for the feeble minded amid sensational reports from Des Moines.
Official returns show General John R. Prime declared winner in the National Guard election by an 11 vote majority after canvass by the adjutant general and naval officials.
Take Off was discharged after a two day trial on charges of grand larceny involving goods entrusted to his care as manager of the Chicago Bargain Store. Employer J F Thomas, a Chicago merchant with a Town Falls branch, brought the indictment. Related items note several disappearances including Exnons stock dealer V Delorimer and Nellie Phelps, a Polk township child, plus missing person Frank Webber.
A chaotic clipping reports a son suspected of kidnapping, a homicide trial in Washington with acquittals, a police struggle during an attempted hanging, and Civil Court cases. It mentions Conklin wife murder, Page versus board of education, Judge Ladd ruling, Turnbull suspension, James Miller versus Cotton sheep theft, and a Luke horse stealing conviction with potential appeals.
A Puerto Cortez cablegram notes ninety gun cases found and Cuban enlistment efforts. Reports describe Spanish ships arming with breech loading guns, a court martial in Havana province, and executions of insurgents. News cites casualties, volunteers, and U.S. recognition debates amid Cuba unrest.
A dispatch from London notes Latin American leaders including Salvador, Diaz, and Brazil praising unity while the United States is kept at bay. Reports also mention an ex-consul arriving in London and a Kansas paper commenting on Mrs Lease, alongside brief notes on the Austrian empress and a Walker keeping pace with tasks.
The article reports on comments from Mexico and Venezuela at Diaz of Mesion endorsing peaceful negotiations with the United States. It argues for hemispheric independence from Europe and urges support for a popular form of government in allied republics, while defending the Monroe Doctrine as essential to regional stability.
A report notes a valuable vein of gold near the 900 foot level promising nearly free gold. Mentioned are Gov. Morte and cabinet members with their wives, and the attendance of Harrison family members. Mrs Harrison is described as the niece of her husband.
Mixed dispatches report a curfew in Omaha city, military actions in Abyssinia, and naval preparations. References to Rhode Island election results, Cuban and Spanish conflicts, and a French Med squadron strengthening near Africa appear amid global tension and wartime talk.
Reports from Washington April describe Cuban resolution debates, post office and river projects, and pension bills. Notices include discussion of the Atchison line and Spokane post, tax and currency topics, plus a New Mexico bond defeat and a Maybrick case inquiry.
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