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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1896
Page
10
A collage of excerpts covers medical misdiagnosis, nautical aging, sermons, self-taught authors, Cuba’s tobacco impact, Armenian killings, Boer war echoes, a Maryland speaker, a divorce craze in Umatilla Oregon, Oklahoma divorce speed, agricultural bills on ramie and silk, Nebraska sheep farming optimism, shipping to Baltimore, and a note on undelivered mail and the Georgetown letter.
Trial of Dr Oatman and Dr Gunn of Fremont over Irene Levert’s death by abortion moves ahead Judge Roy presiding. Defense alleges another man authored the postmortem note and planned the crime shifting guilt. A misidentification and suspect interviews are cited. abortive drugs allegedly involved and a clerk refused to fill a form. Found near Ottumwa a well dressed stranger killed near the tracks with no papers, $2, and a scarf pin initial K.
A district court judge overruled a motion to dismiss a prisoner, delivering a lengthy opinion on all points raised by the defense. The case returns to Judge Woolson for a habeas corpus writ ruling as Rowe's attorneys say the fight has only begun. Separate notes recount a man, Charles Dixon, shooting himself after family turmoil, and a Cripple Creek mining fortune letter to Katie Grst train, plus Pusey’s stance on anti prohibition in Iowa.
January 29 reports that locals formed the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad to connect Toledo and Dubuque. The line is planned about 100 miles long, with two routes already surveyed and Charles T. Hancock named president.
The grand jury returned seven indictments against Charles Altmansperger, a Minden forger. Each count set bond at $1,000. The charges include embezzlement and obtaining money under false pretenses. Ailing in Iowa, he remains at home ill.
Report filed with the secretary of the interior discusses Des Moines river land claims and indemnities. It covers prior 1802 investigations, cases of purchased land, government title, third party conveyances, and settlements where entry men who paid government price are repaid.
In ToS January 28 report from a farm four miles west of Patown, a Brown and Fleck family dispute erupted into gunfire. John Brown was grazed by a shotgun as he opened the door, his son and George Fleck were wounded, ten shots were fired, and arms were seized. George Fleck was dragged away. the Flecks were arrested.
A Muscatine dynamiting plot tied to prohibition law enforcement figures was exposed after a negro convict at Fort Madison penitentiary confessed to the grand jury, implicating Muscatine residents and the editor John Mahin of the Muscatine Journal. The case prompted local alarm and reports of a brewery agent fleeing following warnings of trouble.
Dispatches from Farley report a devastating fire destroying nearly every building in town. Two men are indicted for dynamite outrages that levelled homes of Mahin, Kessinger and Rosen berger. Plymouth county supervisors declare the county treasurer’s office vacant amid a cash shortage and missing funds, with Auditor in charge and Ed Kiersenbom last seen in Sioux City.
Reports from soton Havas and Havana share grim moods and bold moves as nations confront insurgencies. Clara Barton aid plans in Armenia clash with Turkish permits. Spain faces costly warfare while Calan gens eyes Cuba from the sea. Cabineted Cuba duties rise amid wartime need, with Cuban harbor rumors of arms shipments and a schooner bound for the garrison.
The piece summarizes talk of partitioning the Ottoman Empire among major powers with Russia and France likely to gain territories in the Levant and Egypt, while a Sebastopol dispatch notes preparations for a volunteer fleet and possible spring action. It cites a Chronicle editorial urging U S naval involvement to pressure the Sultan and notes a state disbursing officer, Francis J Kieckhoefer, being $61,000 short in accounts.
In Newfoundia St Louis N F January 28 destitution grows while labor demand rises. Snow blocks streets halting work for about a hundred men with no effort yet to clear paths. A church watch meeting at Mount Vernon Baptist ended with George Gray being arrested after a disorderly scene over noise and a dice discussion.
In Phrrenene on January 29 a blaze erupted after a lamp toppled by a mother trying to save her children. Mrs Steele died from a skull fracture and internal injuries while rescuing two girls aged 4 and 7. Two babies perished in the flames. The father, John Steele, is reported crazed.
A Times dispatch from Pretoria reports a meeting of dents tried to telegraph to Secretary of State Olney. They sought a diplomatic agent to handle potential crises and protect American property. Americans in the Transvaal wished redress of grievances while maintaining an attitude toward the government.
A sweeping blast rattled a town, with shaken streets and scattered debris. Reports mention emergency crews, frightened residents, and rapid investigations into the cause as authorities assess damage and seek safety measures. Officials note no confirmed fatalities, while observers recall past incidents and the period's tension.
The Aransas Pass booster note extols the harbor's promise and regional sports tourism. It highlights Green Turtle Barbecue on February 11, the Green Turtle and Tarpon fishing, duck hunting, and land sales for northern setters. Excursion rates entice visitors to inspect upcoming harbor development and a future city.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Russia and Turkey, Armenian issues, and diplomatic figures. Mentions Austria Berlin envoy Runyon and the U S ambassador to Norway, plus unclear references to Kurdistan and geopolitics. Overall unclear but centers on diplomatic tensions and regional influence.
In a debate on the Armenian resolution, Turkish spokesman Hitt of Minnesota indicated the government would pay claims for outrages at Kharput and Marash, totaling about $200,000, while insisting the Ottomans would not yield. Manitoba's 1906 legislature opening is postponed to February 6. no school law changes anticipated. Princess Eva of Hohenlohe-Langenburg delights in language study, noting Italian poses a challenge to her governess.
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