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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1895
Page
8
A collage of humorous quips and social commentary from The Newton Record touches on fashion, crop woes in Kansas, long summer nights, biblical and political allusions, and figures like P T Barnum. It cites weather moods, Kurdish danger, Cuban wealth, and Shovel prices in Oklahoma gold fields, ending with thoughts on poverty and intemperance.
Deputy Sheriff John B. Witmer wins confirmation of an original homestead entry for 160 acres in Allamakee county after a chain of record errors and duplicate certificates. The tract on the Mississippi river bottoms, near two railroad towns, is valued at about $8,000 though Witmer paid only $18 in filing fees.
A would be wrecking incident near Mechants Mrcuastesvil ended when spikes placed on the rails were spotted by a work train. Train crew threw them off before disaster. A young black tramp confessed to the act saying he did it for fun and was arrested. In a second item, 17 cows from four dairy herds are found infected with tuberculosis prompting possible quarantine and measures to ensure a pure milk supply.
Grinnell July 17 George W. Mack proprietor of Hotel Mack and a leading citizen was killed instantly when his hack was run down by frightened horses at the depot. The hack toppled and crushed him. Four travelers in the rear were only scratched. He was about 60 years old.
July 15 in federal court Judge Woolson sentenced ex Senator E. R. Cassatt the Pella bank wrecker to nine years in the Anamosa penitentiary.
East Prnv July 15 The bank of C C Davis safe opened by a Des Moines locksmith revealed an empty vault. All ledgers and books destroyed with binding gaps. No clues. A letter from South Denver Colo to Wright Baker Co lists three notes totaling nearly thirty thousand dollars endorsed by Davis.
A four story Tinseed oil mill in Sioux City covering a quarter block was found on fire. Origin unknown yet. President Hubbard had left the mill 15 minutes before the alarm. The east half on the second story was extensively damaged with losses cited around 10000. The plant had burned before in the past and was rebuilt.
A special committee report in the city council alleges that Miller, former alderman and current Sanvi Light Company manager, negotiated before contract award and held both roles. The committee says he favored his company’s interests and managed lighting negligently. It recommends cancelling the contract and censuring Miller, but final action is pending.
Irence Powers of Dubuque FalLa Prom a hay mow yesterday. Lawrence Powers of Table Mound, Dubuque County, fell from a hay mow, striking his head and suffering concussion. He is apparently near death. he is said to be about 60 and reputed rich. News from Osceola reports major fires destroying stock and a local printing plant, with total losses near 50 thousand dollars and insurance around 46 thousand. A Fort Madison dispatch notes Alfred Peck’s critical injury after an assault by Ed Clark near Dallas City. Davis of East Peru vanishes with about 10 thousand dollars in cash after recently buying a bank. his whereabouts are unknown.
Four thousand members of the Brotherhood of Tailors vote to strike over a new agreement. Delegates from 630 shops report most workers favor action and place leadership in Meyer Act and the executive fee. They vow to end the sweat shop system, with 1300 workers still under it, awaiting factory inspectors before decisive move.
Reports by Colonel Mexander McKenzie and Lieutenant Charles Keller describe Mississippi River improvements from the mouth of the Missouri to above St. Louis. Work includes closing side chutes, lowering water levels to protect banks, dredging at various points, and extending navigation. In the fiscal year a sum of 872.64 dollars was spent with several contracts completed.
A funnel shaped cyclone struck Cypress Hills and lower plains areas, causing extensive damage. One life was lost in New York City and five killed in Cherry Hill New Jersey with numerous injuries. Thirty houses and a school were wrecked and many roads rendered impassable by debris and fallen trees.
Ex premier Stambuloff and colleague M Koff were assaulted by four armed men while returning by carriage. Stambuloff sustained severe head wounds and both hands were amputated. condition serious. Stambuloff also injured in stabbing. M Petehoff lightly hurt. Officials cite possible revenge for his former regime. Fight talk in Dallas and related notes appear in same clipping.
Dana July 17 Wheat harvest is in full blast statewide with yields up to expectations. The crop will average two thirds of a full crop. The corn crop is estimated at 148000000 bushels and in fine condition. Oats are not as strong as estimated. Paxton reports wheat and oats from Lincoln county, showing yields on lands not irrigated. Alfalfa and potatoes also harvested, indicating strong non irrigated counties.
Yesterday afternoon a notable forensic battle began at the Illinois club. The issue is whether gold or silver should be the national currency. Roswell G Horr of Mi r A and W S Harvey of n's Financial School lead the contest, which will be delivered in 1,000 words in chunks over coming moments.
The Herald reports a declaration asserting island independence and calling on foreign powers to recognize belligerent rights of the army. The proclamation signals a shift in regional sovereignty and prompts international attention.
The Bright Earl, owned by L. W. and P. L. Armstrong, seized in New York on July 16 for carrying a large shipment of arms to Cuban ports. The vessel operated largely in transit between New York and Havana.
Disjointed reports from the era cover Peru Bolivia arbitration talk and Bolivian legation stones, Spanish pay dispute, plus Cuba political updates with Palma elected. Chicago dispatch notes a grand jury indicting Alderman Finkler and Martin for bribe charges in a city council corruption probe.
Fragmented report of a Republican convention with Drake and Parrott contending for leadership. Details include temporary and permanent officers, committee selections, ballots showing Drake defeating Parrott for a state post, and nominations for supreme judgeships with narrow margins. Mentions Sabin for state and Perkins for railroad, plus party platform notes on immigration and veterans’ pensions. Also notes state central committee officers McMillan, Mechem, and Treynor.
Ed Adams Sons announce a Japanese government order for 15000 tons of Washington flour for the army. Samples of 100 barrels of several kinds were covered and shipped. The order totals over 150000 barrels and will be shipped at once, with most to be made in the coming period.
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