The Newton Record Chimes In With A Patchwork Of News
A collection of scattered items spans politics finance and culture. Notes on Paderewski earnings Cuba and Weyler rumors payroll for churches and reform bills. A Missouri farmer walked long distances to seek work and a Kalamazoo church impresses Col. Ingersoll. Legal debates cover currency coercion and coin abrasion. Local officials discuss reducing New York state loan rates to five percent. A Jersey City fare dispute tests coin validity and a religious reflection closes with a call to honest living.
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Fuller
Iowa Meeting Debates Amendment League Resubmission
The Iowa meeting of the Town Mate Temperanet League at Des Moines on February 5 discussed amendment aims and the legislature's role. Figures including Funk Camp and Kilbourne weighed risks of resubmission and political faith, with opposition from various factions over prohibition and manufacturing interests.
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Mii
Young
Almissio
Otremwa Self-Defense Plea in Slaying Case
In Otremwa Samuel I. faces a district court trial for murder, claiming self defense. The defendant says Ruth and his brother rode to the scene in a wagon. Rutherford was shot as the wagon moved, with testimony describing the fatal bullet path. Prospects of acquittal hang on self defense.
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Ottumwa
Ruth
Kille
Wood
Rama
Olver
Rutherford
Iowa Primary Law Sparks Voter Barred Protests
Sioux City voters protest Iowa primary rules that bar participation when names do not appear on poll books as qualified voters. The uproar centers on misfiled records, residence length, or neglect, with many arguing the law disenfranchises legitimate voters and prompting potential court action.
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Sioux City
Railway accident maims boy near Ruthven area
An 11 year old boy suffered both legs severed when thrown under a switch engine while attempting to jump aboard. He was transported to Agatha hospital as officials report repairs along the Des Moines Ruthven Rock Island line. A separate report notes a highwayman robbery in progress with an unidentified victim and a jury discharge in the Dickerson case.
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Nary
Willie Wilte
Agatha Hospital
OskaLoosa arrest tied to Irvert death case
In OskaLoosa February Meri lat reports a young man who kept company with Irvert before her fatal illness has been arrested on charges as the alleged author of the girl's shame and death.
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Poisoned by Mistake Near Anamosa
Jorge Meade of near Anamosa accidentally ingested corrosive sublimate thinking it was quinine. He believed the dose would ease illness but suffered severe poisoning and collapsed, with his life in danger, the incident turning fatal for him.
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Anamosa
Anata
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On Trial for Murder in Die Cuayrox District
Dr Vinne faces murder charges as his trial opens in Die Cuayrox district court. The case involves a Mrs. ily Jbert son and a peculiar family inquiry as details unfold.
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Pinney
Salary Grabbers Indicted and Murder Trial Set in Iowa
The Dubuque mayor and others face charges over charter salaries. a Conklin murder case moves to trial in Washington Iowa on March 10. Iowa claims of bigamy against Dr. Nusum and a fatal confrontation near Pilot Mound raise serious legal stakes.
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Imen
Argumes
Denver
Osis Looss
Conklin
Dewey
Washington
Insurgent advance and Spanish response in western Cuba
News reports from Havana and elsewhere describe Marin's ambition to strike a death blow to the insurrection before Weyler’s arrival. Dispatches cite insurrection activity in Pinar del Rio and Canabas, with Maceo’s band said to be moving with ammunition and troops, as Spanish forces pursue retreating rebels across the island.
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Rebellions and naval incidents amid international tensions
Dispatches describe clashes in Armenia and Turkey, rebel actions in Orta Hand, and a Kentucky senatorial dispute. A Havana report notes Gen Marin's aggressive campaign against Gomez and Maceo with 1700 cavalry and 200 infantry, aiming to trap them in Pinar del Rio.
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Mexico
Coz
Yiding
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United States
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Pacific
England
Japan
New York
Vourd
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Marin
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Maceo
Pinar del Rio
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Gomez
Resolution on war conduct and silver substitute debate
Senate debate covers a resolution on humane treatment of prisoners and peace terms in the island conflict, with President and Spain relations for independence exploration. Silver substitute advanced in floor fight. House action on pension, District of Columbia, and free coinage proposals noted with limited progress.
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Morgan
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Iinager
Pal Ke Artaies
Esident ix
Seert Carliste
District of Columbia
Col Ier
United State
Map Found Shows Boundary Clash Over British Guiana
Weathered dispatches report a map found at Coro Venezuela claiming British Guiana borders, with Venezuela asserting rights. President Fernandez notes cooperation with boundary commission efforts while urging continued map copying for Cleveland administration. Also mentions Harrison denying presidential candidacy and Dunraven pox debate drawing mixed reviews from major papers.
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Coro
Venezuela
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Euts
Boundary Commission
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Premier Salisbury and his stance on Armenia and Britain
Fragmentary clipping discusses Premier Salisbury and his approach to Armenian relief, British policy in the East, the Monroe Doctrine, and reactions in Britain. It notes his perceived weaknesses of Britain and contrasts with Gladstone on eastern policy and Armenia.
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Venezuela
Loxpox
Salisbury
Great Britain
Monroe
Gladstone
Veneta
Ming
Politician turmoil stalls officer election at Ve Filway meeting
The meeting drew 700 attendees with a split over officer elections. Many wanted colonel positions while others resisted. A large faction pressured for varied roles. senior officers threatened quitting if demands were unmet.
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