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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1895
Page
8
The report surveys royal and civic chatter from wartime cheer to court verdicts. It notes Dr. Buchanan’s death sentence, Paris kleptomania tales, and a peaceable path for Britain and France in Africa. It covers diphtheria cures in New York, Great Lakes canal fears, and Panama Isthmus routes.
On March six in Adel Orlando Wilkins and Crawford attempted to hold up the Adel State Bank. Crawford received a fifty year general sentence plus five years for shooting cashier Leach and for murder. He was also indicted for shooting at Hart. Bailey, a leading Adel merchant, was implicated and may face sentence after recovery from his illness. Wilkins was shot by the pursuing posse.
A long judicial opinion resolves the Burke Elliott case, finding no legal title by adoption. The court views the child as the ward of the state and notes Mrs Burke’s unfitness for custody. Ray Elliott’s identity is supported by the evidence, with other grounds deemed unnecessary to discuss.
In April Adams Colvin Register of Randolph reports a man shot himself after failing to persuade Miss Kate Early to marry. A letter found on the corpse claimed intentions to convince her, but Early says she never promised marriage and was not involved. The incident occurred near Columbus,Neb where her father is a merchant.
In Town Woodbury County eyes court action or U S Land Department review to secure county title to former lake beds in the south part of the county. Lake beds near Sloan and Salix expose about 1 760 acres. squatters have settled to farm while adjacent owners push claims amid similar actions in nearby counties.
Mrs Elizabeth Joyce widow of David Joyce dies at her home leaving a vast estate of 3,000,000. The will names her son William Joyce a 35 year old heir. The text notes a large fortune tied to the Joyce lumber family and references the deceased husband’s passing.
An elderly resident of Churdan, Mrs Churdan, took a poisonous substance by mistake while under distress and was found in critical condition. Authorities report the incident involved mislabeled medicine and confusion over a remedy.
Weer Astox and Jerry House were trapped under a collapsing lumber pile at Harper's mill. Firemen and neighbors worked about fifteen minutes to rescue them. Astox escaped serious injury with bruises. a physician treated wounds and he is expected to recover.
Des Moines reports discovery of lost river land records by Register EB Evans that will compensate over 400 settlers with $100 000 to $300 000. The recovered files show filings by Des Moines river claimants with details on purchases and improvements and outline payments to those who secured patents or faced eviction under an act of Congress.
On April 1 in this county a miners strike continued with some mines at work while others idle. Forbush miners also at work. Cincinnati miners accepted the cut rate and returned to work. Four to five hundred non-working miners gathered nearby but failed to prevent work. The resting workers are not labeled as strikers.
A chaotic Iowa news spread reports murder attempts, suicides, and legal actions. Ted Buvel Hill shot Joh in an apparent domestic dispute. Andrew Wiatt, an officer, and Hill’s wife were involved. Hill then killed himself after a confrontation. August Swanson killed his son, fled, and was detained after crossing the Mississippi. J P Edgerton was found guilty of second degree murder for Willie Sandy’s shooting. James Rowley set a jail bed on fire, later fined and released. A Cedar Falls banker fraud ruling shifts jurisdiction between state and federal authorities.
A Times dispatch reports progress in peace negotiations with Japan delivering terms to Li Hongzhang for consideration. The Chinese mission at Bakan tightens security with permits and searches as soldiers and police fill the town. Foster and staff are confined to a narrow zone near the mission. The viceroy's health is good and active negotiations continue.
Fragmentary report recalls the Sumner photic murder case and the alleged plan to kill Thomas Patton. Anderson Gray is connected through alleged manipulations by McDonald to convince the shooter, with various stages of accusation and acquittal noted in the brief surviving text.
The Supreme Court declares the tax on real estate income to be a direct tax and unconstitutional. It also finds the act invalid for taxing municipal bond income, with Justices divided on other questions and no opinion issued. Justice Department officials say the remaining portions of the law remain legal.
In Omaha April 10 Judge Seatt freed a woman fined under a local system of monthly fines tied to prostitution. The judge called the fines blackmail and vowed to end the legalized coercion, ordering safeguards against such penalties and signaling a move to free the prostitutes from fines.
The text quotes a speaker arguing the income tax law is odious and unconstitutional. The speaker plans to return the tax, pay it if required, and then file suit to repeal the law, insisting the contest should be carried to a finish. The remarks reiterate opposition to the law and insist it violates the constitution.
General Larren Rock faces magistrate as the Governor’s impeachment chatter mounts but yields no substantial result. The plea to carrying land paid the convent is noted in the report.
Chief Michael Brennan resigns his post after a long tenure with the department. The resignation follows an alleged dispute with the mayor over reinstating a large number of discharged officers before the election.
A Times dispatch from Hong Kong reports Formosa’s northern army at about 80 000 ranks with 50 000 well armed troops and 30 000 raw levies. Fighting seen imminent. foreigners deemed safe. Swatow Canton measures push to resist Japan as boom defenses line Canton River. Japanese cavalry mobilizes post armistice.
In the House of Commons the Foreign Office secretary stated Britain would not cooperate on the Nicaragua Canal unless the United States government was sure to secure equal trading footing. Edward Gray replied that Britain would take steps to protect British trade in case of canal construction.
The President and the secretary of the treasury see no necessity for an extra session of Congress despite expected income tax receipts falling by up to 20 million dollars. The Supreme Court ruling on the income tax law is noted as not driving a call for additional sessions.
In Burling Falls a collapse sent debris into flames as rescue teams worked to reach victims. The incident left nearly a dozen people buried, with authorities including Parker, vicar general of the Wheeling diocese, among those reported injured or missing.
A fragmentary 19th century style summary notes tense tensions between Norway and Rwewene Crustiaxa, with budget disputes and warrants for bounty amid broader European grand strategy. The report also mentions Demorest’s publisher Jennings Demorest’s pneumonia death, a London speech note on money and metal standards, and a Missouri murder trial where a jury was discharged after an inconclusive verdict.
The Jacksonville St. Augustine and Indian River Railroad plan to extend along the Florida Keys to Key West gains Navy interest. It would cut Havana travel to about fifteen hours by sea, rivaling the present thirty hours, boosting strategic value for naval and military use. The line would traverse shallow channels and small islets, with completion promising potential all-water travel from New York to Key West in two days once the Raguan canal project is realized.
Report of alleged bribery in Phillips county involving a house representative and railroad interests. Details describe payments promised or made to influence votes on the railroad commission bill. Also notes a separate explosion incident near Whatcom with numerous casualties and extensive wreckage.
Li Hung Chang, Chinese peace envoy, was shot March 4 by a Japanese fanatic. The newspaper notes his wound has healed.
Fragmented OCR shows a patent notice including Morley and J de Mardy as claimants with interference, plus a stray scene about portraits in a newspaper and a couple during financial hardship suggesting economizing by raising vegetables.
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