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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1895
Page
2
A collage of quirky items and commentary from the era notes schemes to tow canal boats by electricity, royal intrigues around Victoria and Croker, and a jab at Bismarck. It blends glimpses of naval officer surplus, British cabinet makeups, a Shiawassee plague dubbed Trilby, a tale of a milkman and a river, plus Eggleston’s Christian Endeavor origin.
Kohaupt shot and killed Mrs Krueger in Peasant township then wounded himself. He fled, later died by his own razor in a corn field after a pursuit by locals. The motive cited includes personal enmity and alleged mental imbalance.
In August Remaxaros a crowd gathered as Mayor Battles personally raided several saloons defying law at the Pabst cafe run by Dad McKimm. McKimm was arrested and taken to the station in a patrol wagon. Six saloon men were arrested but four other known resorts remained open, prompting subsequent court dates next week. The action cites mulet law and Clarke prohibition law.
The July figures for the Security of Davenport show substantial gains in assets and net surplus. Assets total 249,525.03 dollars with policyholder surplus of 170,000 dollars and reserves and liabilities. The report calls the company strong and progressive, a top insurer in the state, with agents and the Home Office in Davenport, Iowa.
Ames August 14 Professor Stalker tests tuberculosis transmission by heredity and milk from tuberculous cows. Healthy calves fed milk from healthy cows show no disease. calves from infected cows show disease. Newton plant fire razes large canning factory with little insurance. Season prep halted. stored crops burned. cause blamed on spontaneous combustion of slack coal.
Societyie Berger sues Charles Morris for 25000 damages alleging Morris alienated his wife’s affections by wiles and flattery and induced Mrs Himelberger toward self harm impeding her health. Plaintiff’s petition accuses Morris of advising elopement. trial expected to reveal sensational testimony.
A. C. Hendershott, of the Allen Hendershott firm and son of Ottumwa judge, shot himself after forging notes totaling about 4000 dollars to cover debts from a failed venture. He left a note stating his actions to prevent harm to his family, then died at his home after a preliminary search. His death followed a period of mounting pressure as authorities investigated the forgery.
Auditor McCarthy denounces lack of duty before the receiver was appointed and says he sought changes twice. He explains delays were to avoid injuring a state company and notes changes were underway when the receiver arrived. A separate item reports a man attempted to kill two farming families near Clinton, a boy drowned in the Clinton river, and a drowned unknown woman found downstream.
Three men, Arthur Johnson, C. J. Johnson, and A. C. Andey, were killed when lightning struck a tree they sheltered under near Odebolt on August 11. The trio, brothers and a visitor, were resting under the tree when the bolt struck.
Ed Croskrey of Tama robbed a Methodist church corner stone. A Crawford child near Fairfield was killed accidentally. Iowa crop prospects show counties averaging 10. Crum joins New York Athletic Club to run against an English sprinter next month. Emma Hansen west of Clinton died suddenly likely from heart disease after attending a dance. Judge Waterman, Scott County, rules on school district tax share for saloons, allows half to district, case may go to supreme court. Eddie Mohr, 5, near Clinton, struck by train and killed. Ray Van Tassel, accused of murdering his wife, held for grand jury. jailed without bail. Court adjourns until September. trial expected to be sensational, covering six counties.
August 11 report from the world general warns of a chilling discovery in Holmes Castle. A worker uncovered a cut gas pipe under floorboards in the second floor room once used by Holmes. The pipe ends at a window. no jets exist. A mysterious instrument, possibly a death tool, lies as part of the hidden setup with a fearsome implication for the room where Connor was slain.
Seventeen shot as Mexican authorities pursue bandits with vigor. Fourty four sympathizers joining the robbers have been drafted into the Mexican army. Most victims and captives hailed from Fronteras with all robbers either shot or under arrest. In a separate Kansas City note, George Zeigler of Philadelphia reports a $10,000 diamond theft at the Washington hotel.
A mob of about 100 armed Italians with a red flag confronted laborers Hooth and Flynn at Shady Street and Forbes Avenue. Shots were fired, laborers fled, police mobilized reserves, and 21 Italians were captured for trial.
An admiralty court in Bremen on August 14 found the mate of the Crathie responsible for the collision with the Elbe in January. The court cited the mate deserting his post and entering the galley of the Crathie as the critical fault in the incident.
An official telegram from London reports the Peking government, urged by British envoy N. R. O'Connor, has issued an edict ordering provincial governors to prevent spread of idle rumors that could incite disorder. The government acts decisively, though powerless against foreign influence.
The article notes Japan's apparent preparation for renewed conflict. Irving M. Scott has secured contracts to build some warships, with expectations of further deals to sustain his enterprise for years.
August 11 report from Loxpox notes Cram, now with the Athletic Club, may threaten the London Athletic Club's dominance in the 100 yard dash if he proves in four seconds form. The Sportsman hints the English team could be upset if Cram delivers.
A collage of 19th century news items detailing a Cuban crisis warning of 100000 Spanish troops, a New York strike nearing end, a miners meeting in Spring Valley IL favoring equal rights, and a mayor promising protection to workers. Obscure notes report the Princess ship sinking, Justice Howell Jackson’s death near Nashville, a Chicago cycling record by Eddie Bald, and the Maine death of composer George F Root with works cited.
The Democratic gathering nominated J I Shields for permanent secretary and J J Mitkem for recording secretary, backed free coinage of gold and silver with safeguards, and endorsed the rapid completion of the Hennepin Canal and deepening Great Lakes waterways. They named W J Babb for lieutenant governor and other state officers, while emphasizing opposition to monopolies and liquor licenses.
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