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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1896
Page
2
The Newton Record offers a collage of items on divorce tales in London, a wild man in Indiana, a New York surrogate’s tax ruling on George Gould, and maritime production in the U.S. It also notes Canadian reforms, grape pests in America, and a Williamsburg baby survived a fall, while Kansas sees peach abundance with surplus fruit wasted.
Virgil Woody of five miles east of Monroe shoots his brother Charley in a barn after a dispute over a girl. Charley dies hours later after fleeing into a cornfield. The conflict arose from jealousy and social tension involving a local romance.
Fire at the penitentiary destroyed the main building including the library, tailor shop, dining room, and chapel, with an estimated loss near $20,000. A separate accident left a one year old dead when a shell accidentally discharged. In Sioux City, two youths were shot by photographer W. C. Holt amid a lawsuit for damages. A death in Anthon brings $10,000 to Cannole and McNarvara heirs. An Iowa Pipe and Tile plant damaged by a blaze caused by unknown origin.
August 1 reports note Hiram C Wheeler of a county closed a major farm sale in Des Moines to W Adams of Chicago for 10 dollars an acre. The 5800 acre farm, claimed as the largest general farm in the world, includes profit and a 200 acre addition. The story also mentions a fatal train wreck near Leighton with multiple deaths, plus violent incidents in Cedar Rapids and Nobleville involving stabbings and alcohol related fights.
Across Hungary hail storms and floods have caused extensive property damage and numerous deaths. Reports describe widespread destruction in Graz and Terentschinteplitz, with about 50,000 residents affected near Pest, and fears of a higher death toll as new details emerge.
An article describes a cyclist achieving a mile in one minute and no seconds using a 120 gear and rail pace makers. Aug 11 details reference rail arrangements and a 60 second target, noting the feat’s precision and potential for faster times.
A blistering heat wave plagues New York and New Jersey as Brooklyn and surrounding towns report a rising death toll. The list of victims extends into the hundreds over a twenty hour period ending at midnight, highlighting antragic health crisis across the region.
Havana August 11 A government order in Mansilla leads to the arrest of Roblejo commander of the local Spanish volunteer force and Captain Raventos of the armed firmmen’s brigade. They are accused of conspiring to surrender key outposts if Gomez Garcia insurgents attack the town. A court martial is convened.
A car returning to park steep grade brake failure caused a fatal crash. The vehicle left the track, struck a tree and toppled, killing six people. Names cited include W A Pinkerton, HL Hess, and Henry Smith amid a muddled report referencing local officials and political figures.
TERSE News reports Democrats and fusion efforts in multiple states with letters from European royalty about Greece. It notes Scofield named by Wisconsin Republicans for governor and Michigan and Ohio conventions, plus pace racing records, a Atlantic City wreck inquiry, and Cape Town battle results with British victory and casualties.
Dr Adam Deitz of Lanark Illinois was accused as an accomplice of Mrs Annie Hower in poisoning her husband. He served fifteen years in prison before Hower recanted, admitted falsely implicating him, and returned home after divorcing and remarrying. The case highlights wrongful imprisonment and a flawed confession.
August report from the statistician of the agriculture department shows corn improving from July, while wheat and rye are damaged. Michigan and Wisconsin record high ratings for corn. oats and rye show declines. European grain reports are generally favorable. wheat crop expected to reach average.
The Herald's West special reports Captain General Weyler has reached understanding with insurgent leaders and talks aim at cessation of hostilities in Cuba. A conference between Weyler and his deputies is said to have taken place. The piece notes a truce is likely soon in the island.
The Standard reports Sir William Vernon Harcourt, liberal leader, has been notified that negotiations between London and Washington will continue. It is doubtful the opposition will debate Venezuela policy. In Kansas, hot winds across the southwest dampen farmers' corn hopes as heat peaks at 111 degrees.
A Clark City mine fire trapped 300 workers in the shaft. Forty escaped, fifteen nearly suffocated but all recovered. Eleven are expected to resume work in four or five days. Also noted: Kansas Republicans at Torrka convention endorsed the national platform. A Wichita counterfeiter trial led to a juror joining in counterfeit activity. London firm offers twin insurance with a 20 premium paying 1000 if twins arrive.
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