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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1895
Page
2
A jumble of clipped quips and satirical notices from The Newton Record recounts playful observations on topics from Cuba to railroads. It weaves jokes about Maceo, Florence Blythe, football gate receipts, and a flood of minor remarks on politics, society, and culture with brief mentions of trains, theater, and naval plans.
Women suffragists across the country prepare for the 28th annual NAWSA convention in Washington starting January 23. Susan B. Anthony and Richard Foster Avery signed the official call. The event includes a Senate and House committee hearing and a proposed sixteenth amendment to grant women the vote, with ratification by three-fourths of the states if Congress passes it.
New York tailors face a major labor clash as 10 000 workers in New York city and nearby areas are预计 to strike after Clothing Contractors' Mutual and Protective association repudiated July contracts with United Garment Workers. The contractors vow to run shops without walking delegates. the union predicts over 16 000 tailors and related workers may desert their employment.
Reports from the Atlantic show strong gales between the banks and Sandy Hook delaying several steamships. The British King on the Antwerp to New York line arrived two to three days overdue after departing November 28, losing deck furnishings. Other ships vary from one to eight days late, with the British Queen and Cuthbert mentioned among the fleet. In chess news, Pillsbury second series win solidifies his lead as America’s champion with no losses yet.
Richmond Indiana December 16 Frank E Lewellen a Panhandle engineer met a horrible death Saturday night near New Castle While his train ran at high speed he went onto the running board to fix the air pump he slipped and fell beneath the wheels and was ground to pieces His head one left and one arm were cut off He lived here aged 32 with a widow and one child.
Fire broke out last evening in the building occupied by the Morgan Park Training School for Women, a preparatory branch to the University of Chicago. An explosion of a lamp caused the blaze. The building damage totaled 6000 dollars and contents 3000 dollars, mainly furniture, as the students saved most of their effects.
Port Townsend Washington reports a remark on the disputed boundary line between Canada and Alaska. If England disagrees, she would have to fight for her rights. This reflects tension and potential escalation in the territorial dispute.
Tacoma officials report strong anti-Chinese sentiment with militia prepared to suppress potential riots. A mass meeting Saturday night protesting Chinese servants drew a large turnout and highlighted local tensions in Tacoma Washington.
Dr. George W. Fraker, accused insurance swindler, released from Ray county jail yesterday morning. He departed for Excelsior Springs, where he plans to resume medical practice.
Washington begins a Christmas recess after a flurry of looming committee appointments and potential rule changes. debate over election contest divisions and senatorial funerals may sharpen partisan lines as plans to raise Lake Erie levels via Niagara Dam gain prominence.
News from Big Stone Gap Virginia reports five white laborers died when a rock ledge collapsed on them during dinner break at a cut. The dead include George Belton of Lexington Virginia and George Hardin of Rural Retreat Virginia, plus three unknown workers.
A new political organization named the Patriots of America is launched in the United States. It will not nominate candidates and will oppose parties clashing with its bi metalism and gold standard stance. Led by W H Harvey it aims to influence national policy every four years and resist attacks from all sides.
In Indianapolis on December 16, the American Economies and the Political Science associations of the central states announced a cooperative plan for their annual meetings. Economic sessions run December 27-28 and December 30. Political Science sessions on December 30 evening and January 1-2. December 31 shared by both groups to maximize a joint program.
W A McKeighan former congressman from Nebraska Fifth district died after a period of serious illness following attendance at the Trans Mississippi congress in Omaha. His funeral is set for Wednesday at Red Cloud at 2 PM. He previously ran for Congress in 1896, won as an Independent, and later lost to James Laird and William Andrews in different elections.
President Cleveland arrived in Washington Sunday afternoon from a hunting trip in North Carolina waters. Accompanying him were Dr O Rielly Lighthouse Inspector Lamberton and Commander Wilde. The president appeared in good health and vigor and learned of Judge Thurman’s death at Elizabeth City North Carolina paying tribute to the noted Ohioan as a true and able patriot.
A noon blaze engulfed the five story Krell Plano company building at Richmond and Harriat streets. Though a general alarm sounded, the fire remained confined to the Krell structure and caused all floors to collapse, totaling an estimated loss of 975000.
The Capitale reports that an army of 100000 Abyssinians moves rapidly in two columns toward Adowa and Asmara. Italian forces holding those towns will defend and attempt to temporize until relief reinforcements arrive. Adowa, capital of Tigre, is a city of about 10000 inhabitants and its residents are arming for an attack.
Washington December 16 A slight rally from Capt. Isaac Bassett the venerable senate doorkeeper occurred yesterday afternoon. Physicians say no hope remains and his demise seems only a question of time.
British vice consul reports thousands of women and girls homeless and starving in snow filled streets with attackers having left them scant coverings. Reports of mass killings, abductions, and Kurdish raids across Armenian towns accompany warnings of planned extermination while American missionaries seek protection. Venezuelan revolts describe the Classmate filibustering expedition landing with arms aboard and aid to a 250 man insurgent detachment.
United States Consul Tringle Mabeo outlines a method for manufacturers to gain access to foreign markets by using consuls to gather local demand data and arrange exhibitions. Local merchants and boards of trade would guide product selection, with showings funded by exhibitors and detailed price and tariff information provided.
Thomas G Merrill of Montclair, head of the National Metallic Union finance committee, arrived in Salt Lake City en route east. He warned that the presidents plan to retire greenbacks would harm silver interests by reducing national currency and flooding the market with treasury bullion, lowering silver prices.
W. W. Hayward, father of Harry, relinquishes claim to $10,000 life policy on Catherine Ging. Mina Ging's executor Julia Ging claims the money. insurer may resist payment arguing policies were assigned to Hayward. Hayward senior's action seen as admission of his son's guilt.
The weekly bank statement shows changes: Reserve down 1 902 950, loans up 3 170 000, specie up 128 900, legal tenders down 1 684 600, deposits up 1 369 000, circulation down 12 900. Banks hold 18 391 325 in excess of 25 percent requirements. A Glasgow dispatch notes Anglo American banking house plans to invest in Arizona Water Storage bonds worth £400,000, the largest irrigation company in Arizona.
The duchess of York delivered a son at 3 o'clock Saturday in London and both mother and child are doing well. This is the couple’s second child after Edward Albert born June 23, 1894.
Dispatch from Havana reports forces under Maceo and Gomes advancing to Siguanga Mountain in Santa Clara and planning to invade the provincial center. In Glasgow on December 16 the ballot rejected employers terms, prolonging the shipbuilding strike.
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