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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1895
Page
2
The piece blasts sensational hoaxes and reform talk as Germany contemplates policy shifts and public health campaigns. It cites Armenian tragedy myths, anti-toxine safety, Astor’s travel, and Cassandran fears. It notes journalism’s role in shaping opinion amid economic strain and political maneuvering in Asia and North America.
A legal petition in Hoone county accuses multiple saloons of nuisance under the mulet law. The petition, signed by two thirds of local voters, seeks action against saloon keepers including names from Toone and nearby areas. Judge Birds is involved with the case and the petition remains open for further signatures.
A band of eight to ten youths under fifteen formed an Indian fighters group and robbed a Union Mercantile storage house. A young colored boy betrayed them. The gang looted the upstairs storerooms, took more than two wagon loads of goods, most of which were recovered by police. several youths face reform school at Eldora.
W Mahood of Stax City plans to close half the saloons by enforcing the Martin liquor law with ministerial backing. He demands saloons remove card tables screens and use a single room with one entrance, aiming to curb disreputable activity. Police concede enforcement issues.
Agnes Cummings a Denver typewriter wins attention in Webster City by suing Billings for 10000 in district court for breach of promise. The defendant, a wealthy local, promised marriage after an earlier flirtation. Meanwhile L. B. Lavin escaped from jail days earlier after a larceny arrest, slipping through a brick-wall hole as deputies pursue him.
The Rev. Mr Mahood, pastor of Whitfield Methodist Church, sued several persons charged with frequenting houses of ill repute. Judge Dought dismissed the cases, citing insufficient evidence gathered by deputies. Mahood testified about what he observed at the resorts.
Jan Fort Madison January skating on Green Bay ends tragically as Myrtle Townsend aged 1, Elsi Hughes 13, and George Crossle plunge through the ice. The incident occurs north of the city and all three bodies are recovered.
Bellevue dealer William Koppas faces bankruptcy style liabilities of 10000 with 6000 assets amid a string of local legal actions. In Cedar Rapids libel suits against Republican Printing Company and Gazette Company are dismissed for lack of court specification and failure to specify judgment. A gas discovery near West Point excites town. a torching flame roars for hours as residents eye potential wealth from natural gas. At Anamosa state prison, J W Phillips turns himself in after sending himself to the penitentiary for a year for accepting deposits while a bank failed. he is an elderly man.
Telegrams report the Chinese situation deepening in complexity as the emperor, citing faults in the arms and elevating the wrong officials, issues a sweeping proclamation blaming disasters on himself and foes. Li Hung Chang seeks to shield admirals while the dowager questions the emperor’s conduct.
Mameda reports bloodshed and a rise in hostilities in Kendulu where Carter, an annexation commissioner, was killed and other government supporters wounded. About twelve natives died and nearly 2,000 revolutionists were under arrest. Robert Wilcox led the rebels as fighting continued when the Alameda left Honolulu January 11. Government forces seized the stance of arms and ammunition for the Hawaiian government as the Phil in Honolulu.
Cablegrams reported by United States Minister Denby describe Japanese bombardment of Teng Chang Fu and a landing near Shang Tang promontory, placing Japanese forces between Pekin and Wei-kai-Wei. Analysts expect a land and sea push toward Wei-kai-Wei, akin to Port Arthur.
Annyx New York January 20 Lexow committee urges a police reform. It would keep a four member police commission with two Republicans and two Democrats while granting the superintendent full executive power over assignments transfers efficiency and discipline. The chief could suspend officers without pay and promotions would follow civil service rules. A civil service exams board would be appointed and the department reorganized. investigation authority to be enlarged.
Homestead Va January reports that Homestead steel plant workers organized a lodge of the Amalgamated Association, the first since the great strike. Secrecy accompanied the step, with only trusted department members chosen for initial formation. The aim is to restore pre strike influence and reorganize eight lodges across the works and departments.
Judge Adams ruled the declaration in Mayor Hopkins libel suit against John R. Tanner, chairman of the Republican state central committee, was not sufficiently specific. The suit claimed damages to Hopkins' reputation from a campaign document alleging he levied blackmail on vices in Chicago.
Hawaii and San Francisco report minister B M Hatch sailed to Honolulu and warned the Japanese question is growing serious. Provisional government fought royalist actions but had to use force to curb laborers on Ewa plantation before the Wilcox revolt. Hatch fears Japanese laborers will overrun the country. Each ship from Japan brings more workers and a sense of power. their quarrelsome and vicious reputation is noted.
William E. Gladstone, via January letters to former colleagues, indicates intent to reappear in the House of Commons and engage in debates. He implies active participation on Irish land bill, Armenian question, and anti Lords measure possibly shaping a bill to strip the Lords of veto power if plans proceed in the session.
Reports from Nebrask a describe a mob action that killed and disposed of a man named Barrett Scott after he allegedly attacked his wife. The article mentions dozens dead in Montana and various political and legal notes from the era, including court actions and legislative proposals.
Report from Brooklyn describes rioting along multiple streetcar lines as militia contend with a crowd of strikers. About 2,000 troops were deployed to protect transit amid growing unrest and injuries on both sides as the strike intensified yesterday.
Paris reports Faure born January 20 18 in Paris served as under secretary of state for the colonies and long time republican deputy. He was a vice president of the chamber and specialized in merchant marine and foreign trade questions. He fought in the Franco Prussian War and was made chevalier of the Legion of Honor on May 31 1871.
After a cabinet meeting President Diaz notified Guatemala that Mexico will insist on its claimed boundary lines and that war seems likely as other Central American governments back Guatemala. protests surge in the streets with thousands pledging support while Mexican officers ordered to report for marching orders, signaling looming conflict. Meanwhile a mining disaster in Andrey traps hundreds as rescue efforts proceed with many believed dead or missing. A separate page notes a boxing match set for spring and miners appeal for food and pay as hardships mount.
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