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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1895
Page
8
A collage of satirical quips on public life and society features jokes about telephones officials women and arms. It cites China politics the New York police and Wilde with playful mockery and dated references to culture and university students.
Town marshal William Gearhart 55 was fatally wounded as James Cox resisting arrest fired a rifle shot. An armed mob later attacked Cox in his house, fires spread to the residence, Cox escaped with a Winchester, and a manhunt continued as Gearhart remained alive in critical condition.
New York state will supply twelve thousand public schools with American flags. The move follows a peak in demand for hunting items and aims to boost patriot ism across the Empire State.
Four hundred Irish girls arrive in New York last week to take domestic service roles while American girls crowd stores as clerks on low pay. The piece criticizes Spain over Cuba and notes England plans to permit Cypress exit due to cost, with Spain possibly economizing by relinquishing Cuba.
A magazine writer cites a humorously blunt Chinese manual of arms with five steps. The punch line notes four steps, then a fifth advising when facing Japanese foes to skip ahead and strike directly. The piece reflects wartime attitudes and tongue in cheek commentary on military discipline.
Governor Mitchell urges Florida legislature to make prize fights and glove contests felonies by statute. He argues penalties should deter thugs and protect law abiding God fearing citizens in their pursuit of rights as citizens.
The piece notes proposals in France to tax noble titles and abolish titles entirely. It lists proposed amounts for princes and counts and questions the place of titles in a republican government.
An Ohio paper calculates the barber completes 1800 motions in a haircut excluding jaw actions, noting that twenty five cents for each is a dirt cheap expenditure of muscular effort.
Murat Halstead proposes that walking delegates and officers ready to strike be required to submit their strike call to a member vote. He urges the vote be conducted by secret ballot to ensure fairness and democratic input from union members.
Bertington April 1. Strong talk of widening the Burlington and Northwestern from narrow to broad gauge from Burlington to Oskaloosa and a new northwesterly extension toward Sioux City Newton Manhattan and Des Moines named as possible points on the line. Some expect a surprise move to capture western Iowa territory including Madison Adair and Cass to Council Bluffs as unoccupied land for a new road.
James Cox, who shot Marshal Gerheart of Blairstown, was captured at Marengo and brought to Vinton by Sheriff Metcalf. Cox claims the marshal shot first. Pursued from Watkins, he fled after seeing his pursuers. A shotgun blast only grazed him, and an angry mob tried to intercept the sheriff but he evaded them.
William Mattock Lincoln township farmer testified for the government in a federal case at Council Bluffs against George Marshall Creston bootlegging. An affidavit signed by Creston citizens impeaching Mattock’s testimony was read, then found to be a forgery. Mattock asks Judge Woolson to identify the forger.
Andrew Coleman, pilot on the Davenport LeClaire Rapids in the Mississippi, fell dead at his wheel while guiding the Chauncey Lamb over the Moline chain. His home was Rock Island Illinois. The crew averted catastrophe as the regular pilot seized the wheel and Coleman expired without a word.
Ex United States Senator Ames F Wilson died at his Fairfield home at 9 40 P M from paralysis of the brain. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and three children Rollin J James I Jr and Miss Kittie.
In Des Moines on April 22 Cora Smith entered the courtroom and pleaded guilty to poisoning her father Michael Smith.
The jury found Looney Butler and J. W. Smith guilty in federal court in Council Briarrs for stealing $600 in stamps from a bank safe deposit. Both men are known criminals. Riley, who shot Deputy Sheriff O'Brien, remains at large.
Mercy hospital in Des Moines dedicated by the Sisters of Mercy with a lengthy ceremony. Mayors Vollmer and Hillis spoke alongside Father Nugent and Doctors Cantwell Crawford Patchin Schooler and Cokenover. A large reception followed with hundreds in attendance. Plans mention room for enlargement as needs grow.
At Mystic on April 22 the Coal Field organization was created as the largest coal mining and marketing body in Iowa with fifteen companies, twenty three mines in eight towns, and over one million tons annual output. Officers include W. H. Holcomb Mystic J. C. Hughes Centerville and P. D. Bradley alongside an eight member board.
Newton report says Joseph Kennedy lured John Smith to a private room for a talk and drew a revolver to shoot him. Smith wrestled the gun away after a struggle, with a woman reportedly involved in the case.
Jacob N. Shatz was shot and killed near here by Jerry N. Friel after a business quarrel. Friel surrendered claiming self defense after Shatz allegedly attacked him with a club on Friel’s farm. No witnesses. An old grudge existed between the men.
Clinton on April 24 reported a burglar hid under a bed in Charles H. Lee’s residence while the family was away. He emerged at dawn and demanded money but escaped with a valuable ring from Mrs Lee’s finger.
A tramp who slept on Senator Alli’s son’s porch was arrested and paid his fine. In Ida Grove, A Schuleiter, longtime merchant, killed his wife with a 38 caliber revolver and then killed himself with the same pistol. Their unhappy marriage worsened after her morphine recovery and a hot spring trip.
The Cologne Gazette reports Germany urged Japanese moderation in March to avoid broad war pressure. It says Germany, Russia, and France have formed an accord to protect their eastern Asia interests, aiming to deter Japan from cutting China off from Europe. Germany would welcome Japan’s gains if German interests remain safe.
Major General Alexander McDowell McCook surrendered command of the Department of Colorado on April 24 in accordance with a secretary of war order. After 43 years in U S service he retires at age 64, leaving the army without a McCook on active rolls for the first time in decades. The McCook family, with Daniel McCook and nine sons among field fighters, had four reaching general ranks.
Nichinichi reports new treaty terms with seven year indemnity at five percent interest. Japan gains most favored status, river navigation rights on Chung Kiang Soo Chow and Hong Kong, duty free imports of certain goods and machinery, and factory rights. China to follow Japanese customs laws and share costs of Wei Hai Wei and Port Arthur occupation. Emperor ratifies peace treaty and praises terms.
In Chilpanzingo near Quechultenan go a cave yields over a thousand skulls and bone heaps. Officials suspect ghastly relics of past traveler and caravan attacks with bandits possibly hauling off the dead after an 1880 raid on a guarded train.
London reports England plans a pacific blockade at Nicaragua likely provoking protest over commerce. In New York, C P Huntington, president of the Southern Pacific railroad, is arrested for giving a free pass to Frank Stone of California violating interstate commerce law.
Mrs Delia Parnell mother of the late Irish leader was found bleeding and unconscious near a railroad track in Lionsides Borpenstown New Jersey. She had facial bruises a head wound bled freely and her handbag and papers were scattered with the pocketbook missing. Her condition was listed as critical due to advanced age.
The Armenian commission at Moosh hears witnesses about a massacre at Djellegoosan where Kurds and Turkish soldiers bayonetted 100 to 300 women and children, burned bodies, and disposed of remains in a pit and washing stream. The commission will reserve judgment until it can visit the site.
Panpacam Kentucky April 22. Suffolk Dugger of Unionville says Booth alive in South America and in mining business. Dugger claims Booth wants to return to the United States and that a letter says he was an accomplice in Lincoln's killing by handing Booth the pistol.
The Nicaraguan minister reports two British warships have reached Corinto to press the British ultimatum. Nicaragua plans passive resistance for now, while the United States waits to see how events unfold.
Evan Lewis "The Strangler" and Martin Burns "Charmer" staged a catch as catch can world championship in Cumenco on April 22. Burns weighed 161 pounds to Lewis's 200 and won falls in 10:10 final after Lewis led 2 1. Burns won the first and fourth falls and took the fifth to claim the title.
At a Canovas de Castillo Castellanos conference in Maparco the New York reception for Carlos M. de Cespe das was discussed and a formal note to the United States as a friendly nation was decided. Also reports on Japan China peace terms, European views and Monroe Doctrine observance are summarized.
The World’s Washington special reports Russia approves Japan’s peace conditions and a hidden agreement since the war’s start granting Russia access to the sea for the Trans Siberian railway. It claims Russia backs Japan if any power blocks Japan’s program, while China would open vast regions to commerce. An April 24 Times editorial cautions Europe against dictating terms. A April 24 Sviet note says Russia has a large fleet in Japanese waters, with allied French ships totaling 37 warships and 610 guns.
Near Buttler Springs five African Americans were lynched after arrest for the murder of Watts Murphy, a prominent local. The victims were hanged along a lonely road as a posse attempted to transfer them to jail, while one other suspect escaped.
The forty second regular session of the Wisconsin legislature adjourned sine die at noon. The governor’s communications ended. both houses were declared adjourned and the session closed. A list of bills signed was sent to the senate and assembly, per Madison dispatch.
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