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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1895
Page
12
A collage of 19th century opinions and notices touches on Bismarck and the German emperors, American politics, theater ads, and gossip. It references Oscar Wilde, General Booth, Chauncey Depew, Bishop Brooks, Rabbi Schindler, Consul Tingle, Colonel Hasbrook, and Ex Mayor Hugh Grant, with playful critique of journalism and public discourse.
Defense calls aged mother of dead soldier in a pension fraud trial. She testifies about family secrets and his service notes, describing residence near Avoca and a name change. The courtroom grapples with evidence as the case against Edgington moves forward amid questioning of disclosures and motive.
A young society man, Walter Preston, shot himself after being denied entry at a home on a street near the church. He followed a friend, approached Miss Hammerly, and after urging a ball into her direction, collapsed or attempted self harm within a short distance of the crossing. The event appears tied to a confrontation and investigation continues.
A twenty year-old seduction case from German township involves Miss Th aus and Henry Everhart now in Will Indiana. He faced trial for supporting her illegitimate child, and following the death of William Everhart he seized part of the estate to satisfy a nearly $5,000 judgment. Daniel Kerr prosecutes and has levied property to secure payment.
The Woodbury county bond case is settled after Supervisors accept Farmers Loan and Trust Company settlement proposal. The county releases 4 percent of 121000 dollars of 205000 warrants held. The balance is converted to 45 percent bonds with 8 percent interest from issue to refund. Stipulation must be signed and bonds issued while miners continue protests.
Lestie Glasby, 15, was dragged to death on his father's farm near Hills Siding this county. While working in a field with a corn cultivator before a storm, the team panicked and ran, the boy fell as his clothes became entangled, and he died within twenty minutes.
Miss Ingham, sister of Harvey Ingham publisher of the Upper Des Moines, was last seen leaving 481 Dearborn around 10 o clock Sunday morning en route to Easter services. A note said she planned to go to Highland Park to die. After two days of lake dragging her body was recovered. Her parents, wintering in Florida, had returned home and believe she took her own life while suffering ill health.
April 1 incident reports Grace Atkinson daughter of John Atkinson hurled from a phaeton when the trace snapped. She struck a tree on impact and was badly injured, described as seriously hurt and carried away for incensed treatment.
Warren Purstos of Colfax received a flesh wound when a pistol misfired after a declined offer of company. A second item reports Avoca resident Avingon A Edgington on trial in federal court in Council Bluffs for allegedly filing fraudulent affidavits in a pension claim case involving his mother. Several related names appear, noting county prominence and a series of transfers and proceedings.
An extraordinary spike in oil prices from 1.07 to 2.00 sparks intense activity. In April 1401 wells and rigs are under construction, with drilling costs averaging 4000 per well, signaling at least 6 million dollars spent amid ongoing prospecting. Major moves include Standard Oil purchasing 3 million dollars in territory, notably Kanawah Oil's Sistersville field for 650 thousand dollars and Wheeling Gas Company wells in McDonald's field.
Havana crowds celebrate as Cuban revolutionary leader Maceo appears captured after a clash at Valmarito where 2,000 rebels fought 3,000 Spanish troops. In a second report, Maceo escapes in disguise after appearances of capture fuel skepticism among insurgent ranks.
A rehearing petition has been filed by appellants Pollock Farmer's Loan Lewis Hyde Trust Co asking the Supreme Court to reconsider main constitutional questions. The brief notes prior rulings did not settle the core interpretation of the statutes and cites testimony in defense. Also reported is State Senator Goebel’s acquittal in the Col John L. Sandford manslaughter case, with evidence showing self defense. The article ends with a fragment about a waiter serving lobster salad and a man asking for his will.
Virsua reports violent shocks across southern Austria starting at Laiba near Trieste. Twenty one tremors were felt from midnight to 7:30 a.m. damaging churches and public buildings. Several fatalities and multiple injuries reported as walls collapse.
James W. Scott editor and proprietor of the Chicago Times Herald died suddenly of apoplexy in his room at the Holland House New York yesterday afternoon. He had arrived Friday with Mrs. Scott and his niece, complained after breakfast, appeared better, then died within minutes. Scott was serving his fourth term as president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association.
In Washington April 16 Nicaragua sent a two part answer to Britain's demands. It states it revoked the banishment decree before the ultimatum and proposes all questions be referred to arbitration. The pacific reply is reported not acceptable by sources pushing immediate enforcement.
Bodies of two victims found inside the Emanuel Baptist Church. Police report indicates they were murdered and concealed in the library and belfry tower. W. H. Durant, a young medical student and the church librarian, is in custody.
An unconfirmed rumor from April reports Dr Nansen and associates allegedly discovering the North Pole and placing a Norwegian flag. The story lacks credited sourcing and confirmation from authorities or expeditions.
Tornsa Apri Col Hughes, famed for the legislative war, has been named major general of the National Guards by Morrill, succeeding Lt Governor Danis. In Pittsburgh coal oil markets prices rose from 1.07 to 1.80 per barrel due to reduced production. A Cuban issue raises questions about a republic and governance, while Germany urges friendship with Russia as a key theme in diplomatic remarks. President Cleveland writes against free silver, urging farmers to resist its arguments. Minersville mine clashes leave David Lloyd and four non union workers wounded after strikers abandon work.
In Pants Texas on April 15, unrest explodes among Choctaw factions. Shootings, ambushes, and vengeance fears ensue after long running enmities between Jones Locke allies. Governor Gardner seeks calm as tensions rise and communities fear a massacre. The article also notes Japan China peace talks concluding and Formosa dispute terms.
Ins ited entries note approvals for two patents. W H L Stapleton of Armstrong Iowa receives a patent for an automatic gate operating mechanism linked to a horizontally swinging gate to unlatch open and close after vehicles pass. John Collis of Des Moines obtains a patent for a two part steam pipe sleeve designed to pass through ceilings, avoid plaster damage, and allow neat finish and safe covering for steam piping.
By April 17 reports say army worms have appeared in this and neighboring counties. The infestation is devouring young corn fields, clover meadows, and tobacco beds. The pests are unusually numerous and six weeks earlier than typical.
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