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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1896
Page
2
The Newton Record notes Chief Tall of the Osages faced scrutiny over short accounts. The piece lampoons political names, travels through worldwide figures, and ends with David Hammel’s long-awaited reunion in New Jersey after thirty years, reflecting local quips amid national headlines.
J Groves, a wealthy Cherokee county farmer, prepares a fenced 140 acre parcel on the Little Sioux river four miles south of Cherokee. He will stock the enclosure with swamp deer from Minnesota, fencing with eight wires and possibly top barbs, aiming to build a paying business from deer parks in coming years.
Authorities arrested a man near Public Mansixe on February 1 for the murder of a peddier from Moines at a house five miles north of Ma Peter ng section. The trial before the justice lasted all day, and on stronger testimony Wiese was bound over to the grand jury without bail. Evidence includes sightings near the scene with a shotgun and matching footprints in a nearby cornfield. The murdered man’s son and Mrs Levich of Des Moines testified about the five small children.
In a February incident a 12 year old boy attempted to separate loaded shell fragments found in a drawer. He took them to school where a shell exploded, striking him in the forehead and leg and causing a serious injury amid a stampede of frightened students and teachers.
Newton reports a double murder suicide case as Charles Phares shot and killed his mother in law Mrs RT Smith then shot his father in law RT Smith and killed himself. Phares had moved from Atlantic two weeks earlier and was described as unsettled with no clear motive given.
In Earlville the State Bank was entered at 4 a.m. and the safe blown open with dynamite. The burglars secured about $50 but fled after the explosion, leaving $10,000 in the blown safe. Local authorities investigate the robbery as a late 19th or early 20th century crime report.
OsxaLoosa February report states Banker Boatman and Gunn found not guilty in the case accusing Boatman of causing Irene Levert's death by abortion. Following acquittal, P. C. Merrilat, previously held, is released after a $4,000 bond, with jail bonds dismissed by Judge M. Dr. Sigufoos.
J D Alexander, a respected Council Hinffs worker, was caught by a Rock Island watchman breaking a freight car seal. Arrested, his home yielded nearly half a carload of valuables. Police suspect he is part of a gang preying on loaded freight yards. He denied talking, but was linked to the big fire in the agriculture element district.
In Hedrick Joseph Merrifield killed his brother and another person after a quarrel over waking and fire. He then shot himself in the head. A separate note states a ruling that liquor pills cannot be lawfully dispensed by process of law as of February 1.
A sprawling jumble of local notices covers Burlington arrests road trouble and land disputes. Parsons battles land shortfalls in a Fort Dodge township while Meservey and Merritt confront land survey deceit. Sioux City reports a druggist Harry Mewhirter torn by breaches of promise suits and family trouble as funeral plans collide with legal bonds. Keokuk dispatch notes Ella Strohmier’s arrest as a dynamite conspiracy witness.
Paris papers highlight Valladolid and Madrid protests against Marshal Campos amid fear in Spain over Cuba. The public mood is linked to potential national bankruptcy if Cuba is lost, with French observers noting growing excitement and discontent about Cuba’s fate.
Mapu February 18 reports a large demonstration and funeral for a victim. About 12 000 people joined the procession to the cemetery shouting Down with the police and Long live the republic. Gendarmes kept a cautious stance as protesters moved toward the royal palace and Campos district amid tense mood.
The United States seeks an equitable border settlement with Venezuela over the boundary with British Guiana. Speech leaders call for arbitration. The report notes regrettable events in Turkey and a raid in Transvaal, with Spain described amid a vivid glare and panic.
The February 11 filing notes Edwin F Uhl of Michigan is named ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the United States to Germany. A contrasting dialogue line follows about sewing on buttons and bicycle care, reflecting a sudden shift in sentiment as a romantic moment ends with the statement that the speaker cannot say the words she planned.
The president sent Congress Secretary Olney’s long report and all correspondence in the John L. Waller case. Waller, ex consul to Tamatave, remains in French custody seeking treason conviction details and possible pardon negotiations. Ambassador Eustis and Paris exchange press for terms. Waller has not consented to any settlement.
A daring bank robbery at the State Bank of Savannah wrecked the vault and secured cash while guards stood watch. Mrs. Breckenridge reportedly lost bonds and deposits totaling substantial sums as investigators sort the chaotic aftermath.
A sweeping summary notes the Senate and House actions from February to February, detailing foreign relations debates on neutrality, prize fights, district appropriations, and the Monroe doctrine. It mentions speeches by Blanchard and Eastman, and reports on the bond bill, district of Columbia matters, and a death in the Texas delegation.
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