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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
6
A mosaic of old aphorisms and news notes touches on leadership, corruption, and social tales. It cites Marion Larsen’s August 15 prophecy, a name-change to Solon Springs, a Connecticut kiss fine, and mining speculations in British Columbia. It also covers bicycle pricing shifts, Northern Pacific charter debates, and Sherman’s limited congratulations to McKinley.
The body of Minnie Keil, eighteen, was found in a meadow five feet from her market basket after she left a dancing party with the Ginter family. She suffered a brutal head wound from a heavy weapon, with evidence suggesting a violent struggle with a murderer. Local reports rule out bull gore and note fragmented remains of the assailant’s tool.
The respondent answers the divorce petition filed by his wife Moller denying wrongdoing and alleging misuse of funds. He claims parental influence shaped the petition, seeks custody of the children, and asks dismissal of the action. He asserts no one has spoken more unkindly of his wife than her father John Pierce.
Lewxen July 7 Mrs Ida Fussell former Fayette resident and Hotel Tibbitts cook shot her one year old daughter in the back of the head then killed herself. The child survived briefly though doctors think recovery possible. Her husband died three years ago leaving her despondent.
July 7 at Winfield John Myers and his brother in law Ed Supplee quarreled over drink. Myers shot Supplee wounding him. The wounded man says Myers planned to kill him with a hammer after the quarrel. Police report a drunken fatal confrontation in town.
Kendall Young, a Webster City pioneer, plans to devote virtually his entire fortune, estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars, to establishing a public library in Wensten City on July 4. The bequest underscores a lifelong commitment to education and civic improvement.
Cedar Rapids city council has instructed the mayor and city attorney to begin criminal proceedings against Joseph C. Stoddard, former city treasurer for about twenty years, charging embezzlement after his retirement in March left the accounts with a shortage.
Charles D. Martin was fatally shot during a July Mason City drunken brawl with ames D. Martin and Dick M. Vanderburg. Vanderburg, described as colored, surrendered to officers after the incident. One bullet passed through Martin’s body about an inch above the heart, another caused a scalp wound.
A Chicago woman befriended a young man on a trip to the Illinois Central depot and handed over her purse to buy a sandwich. He left to buy it and did not return. The purse held 235 dollars. He was later arrested and most of the money was recovered after she tried to escape.
Dispatches describe the Iowa Republican scene with Hager renominated after a long ballot, McPherson withdrawing and Montgomery county east essential for a choice. Also recounted is a near riot at a Marshalltown band concert, a Des Moines case on Spaulding’s theft and a rail line charter at Primghar.
In the Spanish senate General Martinez Campos defends policy in Cuba urging home rule reforms to curb war costs. He warns ending the war without autonomy would inflame resistance and reduce Spain’s hold, while Canovas signals concessions only after insurrection is quelled.
Jim Tucker of White Top New York and Frank Edmiston near the Virginia line clashed in a shooting affray. Tucker was shot in the leg and later, after Edmiston recovered the bullet, forced Tucker to swallow it. Edmiston then rode away, leaving Tucker to face his fate.
A sensational Minnesota manifesto by silver Republicans rejects supporting McKinley for president Clough for governor or any Republican candidates for Congress Prominent signers include Lieutenant Governor Frank A Day Congressman Charles A ex pressman John S ectors Morgan Sanbora Howard and Smith Two Hundred Turks Killed in Crete fighting between Kissam and Solino near Kandane near Crete ends with 200 rebels killed 3 Turkish cannon captured James Addison found guilty in New Mexico for attempting to defraud the government with a Spanish grant case set for July 18 Livery stable owner George W Walker seeks patronage and a note on fur bearing animals and Siberia farming plans concludes with a British sailors anecdote about the Countess of Warwick
From Athens the Cretans elect a provincial government and express hope for autonomy under powers while seeking union with Greece. Drusken Husband shot his wife and another woman at a house, both in serious but recoverable condition. Leander Club defeats Yale in boat race by length and three quarters. Alonzo Watling is sentenced to be hanged in August for Pearl Bryan murder.
The Republican National Convention committee informed Garret A. Hobart of his nomination for vice president, and Hobart accepted in a brief speech. Harriet Beecher Stowe, famed author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, died in Hartford on the 1st after brain congestion and paralysis. A San Francisco court scene saw Li Ashley draw a revolver and graze Baldwin’s head in a seduction case. In Denver, Henry M. Teller’s arrival sparked massive demonstrations and a 30,000-person address, with a parade and white-horse carriage. News from Havana, Cuba described circulars warning of summer explosions and plans to target Spanish-backed properties. A Tacoma dispatch notes Alaska mining wages and prospectors eyeing the Yukon, amid war-path rumors of Copper River Indians. In Arkansas, the Buck gang was hanged with presidential intervention. The Star Packet Raimanesh sank after hitting a rock, killing sixty, mostly Greeks.
Reports from Chicago and London detail Iowa delegates selecting national officers and the 16th Democratic convention voting for free silver after a minority report. British reactions include Sir Charles Dilke predicting a looming continental clash and urges Britain to bolster defenses amid tensions over Egypt and Venezuela.
A non union man was shot dead during a violent incident at the Brown Hoisting Works as he attempted to leave on his bicycle. Police and troops were deployed after the mob attacked officers and besieged a shop. the prisoner was jailed at central police station. Earthquake shocks hit Cyprus prompting inhabitants of Limosal and Larnaca to take refuge outdoors. A German in Houghton Michigan attempted suicide after a death in a tent. A brewery owner discarded beer after a man poisoned by a bottle of wine分析
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