The Newtown Record Bits on Public Talk and Crime
A collage of humorous observations, petty scandals, and brief notices from Newton. Topics include talk versus action, jokes about rainmakers, a planned boxing venture by John L Sullivan, a Romanian in Hotoken, a seven-officer capture, a scandal at Long Branch involving a bicycle race, Queen Victoria’s long reign, a Menominee sunrise report, critique of a Boston library statue gift, and Cleveland detective Miss Lillian Allen’s tactics leading to Romulus Cotell’s confession before his November 6 execution.
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Boston
Chicago
Aaby
Potton
Lillian Allen
Marion Archer
Clover
Cleveland
Romulus Cotell
Stone
Captain Henry B. Doolittle Dies After Wounding
A battle seasoned officer Captain Henry B. Doolittle was mortally wounded during the rebellion and died shortly after at a quartermaster building. Friends Mr. Martin and Cook Meade witnessed the distressing moment as emergency crews attempted resuscitation but could not save him. The grave injury involved a dislocation at the upper spine near the head, ending the captain’s service.
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Henry B. Doolittle
Mr. Martin
Captain Doolittle
Cook Meade
Mr. Doolittle
Field
Held for Murder Suspect Jim Paul of Hamilton County
Jim Paul a Hamilton County man is held on murder charges after a grandmot her died three weeks prior and a girl he allegedly killed was found. The coroner and state chemist in Des Moines will analyze the stomach contents as part of the investigation into Mrs Dulin and the missing woman.
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Jim Paul
Hamilton County
Weneren Cry
Jim
Grandmotl
Covscu
Rivers
Chicage
Eugene Burt
Austin
Hart
Texas
Inamorata Rumor Spreads Amid Quiet Iowa City Remains Move
A fragmented item notes Rev. Scott’s confessed lingering love for Delay Dorian and mentions a daily paper about removing ex Governor Kirkwood’s body to Iowa City cemetery. It hints at relocation to a more desirable site for a hall project, though details are sparse.
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Scott Maye
Hill
Daley
Dorian
Counot
Scott
Fsa
Kirkwood
Iowa City
Bag of counterfeit money found near Eldora Junction
A bag of counterfeit coins mostly half dollars and minor coins was found near Eldora Junction five miles south of here. The money will be turned over to the United States marshal. Sickness is blamed for the deed. Bigamist Mota Cristox and Geo. Jones were arrested for bigamy and bound over to the grand jury with $500 bail. Aver August 15. The region west of Eldora was struck by a hail storm damaging crops.
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Eldora Junction
Enpona
Aug
Here
United States
Cristox
Geo. Jones
Jtero
One Woman's Troubles at Arcade Hotel
Mrs Mary Bingham of Spencer seeks the man who promised to marry her as her six year old son fell from a fourth floor window at the Arcade hotel. The child struck a curb and a stone wall but has no broken bones though he suffered a brain concussion.
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Hotoken
George Neageri
Corker
Ray
Fenton
Cepan Karis
Mary Bingham
Spencer
Arcade
Mewingham
Dows
McDonald
Clarion
Lee Dallas County
Iowa Deluged and Storm Toll Reported
Des Moines reports a severe August storm causing widespread crop damage and washed-out railroad tracks across central and eastern Iowa. Fatal lightning struck a man near Estherville and another rider near that area died in a separate incident. Flooded creeks and heavy rains disrupted towns from Fairfield to Dexter with multiple local accidents and fires noted.
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Des Moines
Estherville
Ile
Harry Starr
Sta
Andate
Release of Irish Political Prisoners Sparks Commons Debate
The Home Secretary’s announcement of freeing Irish prisoners including Gallagher Whitehead and Daly drew mixed reactions in the House of Commons. Tories and liberals alike saw the move as a weak bid to calm Irish unrest amid land bill tensions, with leaders like Asquith criticizing the mercy.
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Ton
Maybrien
Loxwes
Home Secretary
Gallagher
Whitehead
Daly
House of Commons
Asquith
White Ridley
Mr. Halfour
Lord |Ansell
Great Britain
House of Ms
Murdered by Strikers at Brown Holding Works Ambush
A violent attack during the ongoing Brown strike in Cunvenann Ohio leaves two workers dead and others wounded after ten striking laborers ambush a returning group with gunfire. The incident marks a deadly flare in labor unrest cited as one of the era’s premeditated attacks.
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Ces
Brown
Cunvenann
Brown Works
Yachts Collide in Regatta Near Ryde Isolde Sinks
During the Royal Albert Yacht Club regatta the Meteor crashed into the Isolde, dismasting her and throwing her crew into the sea. Rescue succeeded but Isolde owner Haron Mewidiz was fatally injured, dying shortly after from facial wounds.
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Ror
Isolde
Ryde
Toxpox
Royal Albert Yacht Club
Haron Mewidiz
Murdered by Robbers in Alabama Suburb
A woman found dead outside the back door of a general store in Moxtcomeny, Alabama, Aug 19, bleeding and in night attire, with the room ransacked. Authorities report a likely murder by robbers, as the suburb presents a grim, arson-free scene of foul play.
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Moxtcomeny
Ala
Fatal Explosion Kills Five at Taft’s Saw Mill In North Carolina
Five men are dead and four others injured after a boiler explosion at Taft's saw mill in Troy Montgomery county caused by low water. Several workers were struck by boiler fragments and others were hurt. The accident occurred in the late hours, and rescue efforts followed.
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Baltersion
North Carolina
Mussulman government arms Crete aid debate and Li Hung Chang meets Gladstone
The article notes government stance on hindrances for arms and volunteers aiding Crete insurgents. It also reports Li Hung Chang visiting Hawarden to see Mr. Gladstone, with a three quarters of an hour interview and a later joint photograph. Also mentions local incidents: Charles Phillips killed by Fort Wayne train near Valparaiso, John Miller hanged in Aurora, and Mrs Rose severely burned by an oil stove in Manitowoc.
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Mussulman
Crete
Charles Phillips
Little Rapids
Wis
Valparaiso
Ind
John Miller
Aurora
Rose
Manitowoc
London
China
Li Hung Chang
Hawarden
Great Britain
Mr. Gladstone
Gladstone
Democrats convened for state convention in August meeting
The national ticket and platform were adopted at the August 13 session. Delegates were welcomed by Mayor Ta Force. A resolutions committee was named with members from multiple districts. The ticket was chosen with James I. Weaver at large and electors from various counties, amid calls to unite for regional prosperity.
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J. H. Orremwa
Russell
Ta Force
van Wagenan
A.C. Roberts
Lee
W. J. Hayes
Clinton
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