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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1894
Page
8
The column surveys global affairs with sharp quips about Britain iron supply and Turkish Armenia, then pivots to domestic banking theft, college football roughness, and a goofy new grocery scoop. It mocks officials, jokes about post stamps, and ends noting long-term bank pilferage by a New York clerk and audit scrutiny.
Dee Leuven pleaded guilty to up to five indictments out of thirty five and withdrew a motion for a new trial. Prosecutors sought to vindicate government honor and limited the cases to the one already convicted plus four more. Leuven pleaded broke and wept as the court sentenced him to a $1,000 fine and two years in prison for each of the four remaining cases.
Dorset December 18 Detectives and bank officials confronted clerk John Huntington in a private office over suspected theft at Citizens Bank. Huntington opened fire wounding Cromwell and Hayden, then shot himself dying hours later. Charges against Huntington remain uncertain.
The last of three suspects in the Albia shooting attempt on Deputy U.S. Marshal Wray, George Johnson, is in Jail at Council Bluffs. The other two, captured by Deputies William Richards and E. W. Hillweg, were pursued for two months. The trio, Kentucky-bred moonshiners led a gang with illicit stills in Albia’s hills. all await trial at the next term with heavy penalties expected.
Dr Kissel a member of the pension examining board at Cresco pleaded guilty to three fraud counts. He faced sentences including eighteen months and $1,000 fines per offense, but the imprisonment was suspended and fines paid.
DeKalb December 18 Judge William H Seevers suffered a paralysis attack at home while reading. Though conscious he cannot talk and one side is powerless. He had been busy in court the past week and had little rest. Doctors hold some hope for recovery in his 75th year.
George Uhl, once of Woodbury County and now living in South Dakota, was found dead on a country road just over the Monona county line near Smithland. He had recently come to Sioux City and vanished after going out at night. Local reports say he was a drinking man and speculate suicide by rat poison, with whisky as a possible cause of death.
Mason City reports the Peter Larson murder may be solved as William Darrow’s wife implicates her husband. Larson’s body was found buried in a grave that also contained a child’s remains. Darrow, who had just left prison for grand larceny, was arrested by Hampton officials for forgery linked to the Larson case.
A foolish quarrel over bridge dominance led to a double tragedy three miles south of Eldon as Huffman and Daugherty were fatally wounded in an impromptu duel. Huffman shot in the groin, Daugherty pierced through the lung. Daugherty a married man with a family. In a separate incident near Lone Tree, a five-year-old boy was accidentally killed when an eight-year-old boy shot him, the elder assuming the gun was unloaded.
Jury in Mrs Handyside breach of promise suit against Dr Guthrie discharged after about thirty hours deliberation. An old farmer stood out for the widow. District court at Muscatine opens trial of Guy Baker for killing Rexroad. Sup court reverses lower court on Ballingall will bequests to Ottumwa. Des Moines crop report shows corn yield 4,867,640 bushels value $121,21,500. West Union fight leaves one dead. two men jailed. others intoxicated. Walter H Butler missing crew believed found. doubts remain on sanity.
In Cubano on Dec 15, all defendants in the Debs contempt case were found guilty. The contempt stemmed from violations of a July 2 injunction by Judges Woods and Kosseup that barred any interference with trains. Debs and American Railway Union leaders were accused of directing nationwide action to cripple the railroad system if needed. The judge held they violated Sherman anti trust provisions by urging actions against the railways. Public prosecutor plans punishment for the defendants who reportedly refused to rise and cheer for the emperor amid the Reich constitutional dispute and political pressure.
Beruienes Pa December 1 The Bethlehem Iron Company has been advised on a contract to supply armor plate for the army’s two new battleships the Sebastopol and Hetropavlovak The order is for about twelve thousand tons costing near one million dollars Lieutenant Meigs secured the contract over fourteen competitors from the United States England France and Krupp Most of the Harvey armor plate is believed to have gone to Bethlehem Iron Co.
John Cronin became the first man hanged in Hartford after a murder sparked by a slur from Skinner. Cronin and Skinner hunted together in autumn when the fatal dispute arose. The scaffold was set to yield, and Cronin’s 300 pound weight was released, lifting his body.
San Francisco December 17 The Republican State Committee has resolved to contest the election of James H Budd as governor. A seven member committee will petition the state legislature to recount all state officer votes, with emphasis on San Francisco. The move signals a bitter fight when the legislature convenes January 5.
Robert Louis Stevenson the well known novelist and author of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is reported dead in Samoa. A second item notes hog cholera remedies from the bureau of animal industry detailing a charcoal sulphur mixture dosed per hog weight and urging herd-wide administration and dry quarters to prevent disease.
In Bay City Michigan on December 20 five workers died and several were injured when a boiler exploded as the mill briefly paused. Names given include John Calcutt Pomet Fund Albert Rahn Jon raun and others missing believed buried amid debris in the engine room.
Dec 19. The plan to push Secretary Carlisle's currency bill before the holidays is abandoned as many Democrats oppose it. Speaker Crisp opposes haste and the rules committee backs him.
A 19th century incident recounts a home invasion at No 124 Hawthorne wherein Price and his wife were shot by burglars who raided the bedroom. The Meacham-Clarke gang, tied to late 1800s Moe and Meacham feuds, had been driven out after prior killings, and renewed violence is noted with the Murphray Pi shooting of two figures associated with the gang. The narrative also mentions a prior county fight resulting in ten deaths and a later acquittal on a preliminary trial.
Washington reports from December 18 show the Niagarua canal bill under discussion with adjournment until Monday. Deficiency and military academy appropriation bills pass. pension and army appropriations are debated and reported before adjournment. Senate approves a 100000 dollar order and discusses banking and rules.
Early reports say a brutal boxing match drew 1 500 spectators before Andy Bowen died after 18 rounds. Opponent Lavigne faced arrest and was held on 10 000 bail while the se ber and others posted 5 000 bail.
United States Minister Taylor warned Spain that continued discrimination with excessive duties could trigger presidential retaliation under the act of 1890. The message was conveyed amid ministerial turmoil as tensions rose between the two nations.
The article notes the labor leadership contest with Samuel Gompers and John McBridle nominated for press positions. A vote in Indianapolis determined results showing Melride as the outcome, amid mentions of New York and other cities.
Police testimony claims Captain Crees paid 15000 for his appointment while Commissioner Voorhis received 10000 and a broker named Koppenhagen confessed to taking 5000. Creedon has been dismissed. In Utah, Indians allegedly agreed to move from Saur Lake and signaling fires were seen as relocation began.
The New York Independent praises Pastime Stories as bright and lifelike. The Hartford Courant expects a warm reception, calling the writer's gift adequate and delightful. Harper & Brothers publish, Lathrop Ithreads Co handles distribution.
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