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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1895
Page
8
A collage of remarks on republican government, lawmaking, education, and foreign affairs. The piece cites a Georgia resident in Augusta as a French president's citizen, critiques about textbooks and textbooks covers, and reports on political notes from Massachusetts to Russia, including Madagascar’s resistance to French advance.
Aude Wolfe granted habeas corpus relief for Transo, sentenced in Charles City last November to eighteen months at Anamosa for larceny. The case questioned whether a court may sentence based on guilt level defined by property value, a value to be determined by a jury in larceny. The Floyd county grand jury indicted for simple greens, verdict found guilty without fixed value, sparking debate over trial and sentencing authority.
A Red Oak jeweler United States store says two strangers entered and held Mr. Tanner at gunpoint. They rifled pockets of watches rings and chains before leaving in good order. Tanner fired three shots drawing a crowd as the robbers fled.
Burling witness Ay Stackhouse testifies in district court at Mt Ayr against J T Merrill about illegal liquor sales. The collector declines to release office records, arguing federal law blocks retrieval. judge Tedford agrees and excuses Stackhouse from testifying as subpenas in liquor cases loom.
A medical examiner reported confinement would not injure Yetzer's health if the jail is well ventilated. Yetzer, detained after a failed bid to post 7000 dollars in bonds, showed distress on arrival at the jail across from his home in Atlantic, where he has resided since the town's founding. Vice President Isaac Dickerson secured bondsmen.
Oskaloosa February 14 J W Todd a white miner was killed while at work in one of the Carbifindo mines by a fall of slate. The accident occurred during a shift, authorities report.
Frank Davis, convicted of the murder of Marshal Whitney last April, was sentenced to the penitentiary for seventeen years. His partner, Reddy Wilson, was unknown at the time of the crime. In another report, the Des Moines river near Ottumwa dried up causing a fish surplus entering the water power plant, shutting down pumps and plunging the city into darkness as fish clogged the system.
Historical notes recount how Lyon County funded swamp land schemes after the Civil War, paying $10,000 to an attorney and issuing bonds totaling about $203,000. Citizens fought a court-enjoined interest payments as suits across state courts led to bond invalidation and ongoing legal battles with bondholders.
A runaway horse dragged General Bussey near the Ebbitt House as a sleigh attache pulled by Hussey collided. Bussey was struck, clothes tangled, dragged several feet, and injured with two wounds on the leg but no skull fracture or brain concussion. His condition remains serious.
The report notes Walton’s second trial for the murder of Miss Melinda Amelia Cook, with the jury in the first trial resulting in a conviction that led to a ten year sentence. The words suggest a retrial or acquittal status with ongoing legal proceedings.
A summary of local news items notes the death of State Senator Baldwin at his Cascade home, a federal court case involving Mike Toomey with a two year sentence for bootlegging, and ongoing court business ending a term with 102 indictments, 52 disposed, 105 continued. It also mentions Cumberland’s murder confession, prison details, and various wartime and weather notes including a severe blizzard across the Midwest and Iowa.
The longtine French steamship La Gascogne reached Staten Island with three red lights signaling disabled status after a 16 day voyage from Havre. A broken piston rod on day three slowed progress, followed by gale force weather near New Found Land and Sable Island. Passengers remained on deck cheering as repairs continued and the ship headed toward Fire Island and the Long Island coast.
Fragmented reports from Tennessee and California describe contested oath filings by Republican Evans and Democratic Turney, with Evans seeking court order to file his oath. California notes the failed bid to kill a woman suffrage bill in the Senate and a two thirds vote for passage in the House. A Missouri item mentions a 1000 dollar annual license tax on cigarette paper dealers.
Reports from the military commission show plans for a lengthy trial process over treason charges against ex-queen and six leaders. Findings cover twenty four cases with sentences ranging from death to five years imprisonment plus fines. Several defendants are named including Gulick, Rickard, Seward, Nowlein, Ortelman, and others. commutations may apply for two men providing usable evidence.
The Cheerful Tarot asserts a man’s journey direction can be read from his valise. When leaving, the bag faces the railway station. when returning, it points the other way. The youngest boarder questions the difference, and the Tarot elaborates with a wry smile.
A cable dispatch from Wasuiveros details Great Britain France and Russia seeking to influence Japan China hostilities. The piece notes Queen Victoria’s throne speech hinting harmonious powers for peace and mentions Japanese trade advances and envoy rumors. It also covers a Milwaukee strike ending, court sentences for rebels, and three lake crib deaths with survivors’ attempts to rescue.
Constantinople dispatch reports Armenian type anti Christian outrages in Sidon Heyrout and Damascus Syria. Christian inhabitants fear a repetition of the 1800 massacre when thousands were killed.
Istana reports Australia’s arrival detailing the arrest of over three hundred rebels in Hawaii. Witnesses recall Seward’s claim of royal funds via Rudolph Spreckels. The queen asserts Hawaii’s government is sole lawful authority and abdicates to live in privacy. A house search found arms and ammunition. trials loom.
Following are the provisions of the bill reported favorably by finance committee. The act would fix the coinage price in bullion dollars and set deposit procedures for bullion deposits. It outlines treasury handling of expenditures and the issuance of certificates under the existing method.
An exiled Hawaii resident named Cranston asserts his exile without trial was unjust and seeks indemnity. He states his loyalty as a citizen and says the United States will assist if his claims against the Hawaiian government are upheld, while suggesting a potential remedy for losses suffered.
Me Gets F Forr Sarria Ark. Feb the outlaw has United States court to forty. In Alban the penitentiary. Last spring notice was made of Henry A. Salzer of veal Con Lat Crosse owner of rare seeds and novelties for American farmer. Catalogue offers Tismarck apple and many rare plants, priced at $1.06 per copy by mail.
The report notes Guatemala remains firm on its position at the frontier, sending troops to the border while Mexico ships the Zaragossa, the navy’s best, awaits orders at Acapulco. Mexico continues troop movements and telegraphic line work, with arms and munitions being purchased from the United States and abroad.
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