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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1896
Page
10
A collage of witty quotes and observations touches on Roentgen, British mood, deserves war with England, Armenian amnesty, fashionable scandals, and political ethics. It notes women in Washington, a sultan's letters with Queen Victoria, and playful jabs at editors, investors, and city governance while lampooning current events and societal fads.
A man recently released from Anamosa penitentiary visits Spragueville near Maquoketa and assaults a woman, leaving her unconscious after taking money. The suspect fled toward Preston, while a second incident nearby involves another woman victim. Grand jury actions follow, with multiple charges noted and prior similar offenses cited.
Police allege an organized grave robbing ring is at work after a prank led to a trainyard chase. Detectives identify two bodies found in trunks linked to a 45 year old man and another named Jacob Helin, died at Manuel Hospital Omaha, with clear identification. Authorities followed a wagon to the depot scene and saw two trunks removed.
A plea of not guilty on the first charge against Willis Cedar Falls arose as state attorneys frame fraud claims. An appeal looms, and a hearing is set for the first time since the 1804 crash. The case centers on a bank used in a Fields Bros private business and an associated claim of $100,000.
Reports from February 4 describe William Hardy a farmer near Green Mountain acting strangely after being brought for a physician exam. In a violent incident Hardy reportedly leaped and killed his companion or attacked a man in the street. Maud Strawn case notes show A A Bull charged with outraging and murdering Strawn, held to grand jury in $1,000 bond and jailed at Primghar.
The defendants Mitchell and associates were sentenced to the penitentiary for complicity in an assault committed last December near Hitinuis Central. The court handed down fifteen year terms for the offenses.
A Davenport disaster disrupted rail and telegraph services as a bridge failed under repair work. The Rock Island line traffic is indefinitely blocked and Davenport street railway shut down. The article notes crash debris and a court habeas corpus action, plus a fatal house fire in Allentoy with $20,000 loss and rebuilding plans.
Brief notes report Paderewski attracted large crowds for two Des Moines performances, with tickets selling out as over $15 per seat. Other items mention a quirky mulet law case creating Baxter town in Muchakinock and a Maurice State Bank forgery probe involving cashier A B Thompson and an $8,000 asset note.
An uncertain bout ends with Ronnie Fitz claiming a theatrical win after a rapid rally, claiming mastery in a dramatic shipyard setting. The report hints at heavy crowd reaction and lingering questions about the victor’s craft and the fight’s true outcome.
The Bermuda, flying a Cuban flag, was seized in the harbor just after docking. Cuban rebel leader Calixito Garcia and others aboard were detained by a United States commissioner. most were released, leaving Garcia, the Bermuda’s captain, and four others held. The ship reportedly carried forty tons of rifles and related equipment for the filibustering venture.
The Havana count reports 300 Cuban troops and insurgents killed or wounded at Jaruco amid threats against officials. Key West cites executions and retaliatory measures by Spain. Broad casualty figures for 1895 include battles and disasters, while miscellaneous notes mention Dr Mabel Spene’s county appointment and Conan Doyle's new story Rodney Stone.
Reports claim Antonio Maceo died in battle as Cuban troops and insurgents clash. The body was reportedly hidden by authorities after a rumored rout, and a riderless bloodstained horse was captured. Local witnesses say the insurgent general is among the dead, with further details scarce.
The genial humorist Bill Nye died at his home in Astivitle North Carolina. Reports describe his death as sudden and he leaves behind colleagues and fans who mourn his loss. The article notes Nye’s long career and influence as a writer and lecturer.
A condensed bulletin reports large Bubor plague fatalities in Hong Kong with scattered global notes. It mentions executions near San Presto and a twenty day respite, amid Transvaal losses, and a tentative caution about impending events in March. Chicago dispatch notes a strike by 900 clothing cutters, tensions over hours and regulations, with employment disruptions and no replacement hiring. Ex-US Consul Waller’s release and France departure plans are noted, alongside Imperial Geographical Society remarks on polar discovery and Siberian ivory finds.
The record cites February proceedings with sixty bills offered for tariff and consular appropriations. The Cuban question, five year extension for land grant suits, and diplomatic spending were discussed. Amendments to the pension bill were sent to revision, Indian appropriation debated, and Morrill tariff considerations noted as Gray Sigwart and Call spoke.
Report from Manitoba outlines a plan to settle ongoing school troubles. Key figures discuss authority, cost, and potential withdrawal of Manitoba from the interference issue. The government is seen as considering decisive actions and advisement from ministers.
The report notes Miss Flagler, daughter of a government official, is jailed and fined after a conviction. The fragment references Abyssinia, Metz, and Menelik in relation to wars and Italian aims, and mentions multiple legal codes and a proposed modern code to replace older laws.
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