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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1895
Page
8
A collection of quirky notes: Senora Cousino of Chili valued at 200 million dollars. Marion Crawford hailed as the handsomest novelist with Greek features. Johns Hopkins professor says earth shrinks two inches yearly. Lillian Russell mortgages her New York home. Detachable sleeves trend cited and a joke on fishing and big fish stories.
A Chicago clergyman claims converting a sinner costs 443 dollars, arguing revivalism is the town’s most profitable business. The remark highlights the era’s church fundraising and moral campaigns centered in the city.
The Mosquito Reservation chief, Clarence, remains in Jamaica under British protection with an allowance of 22 dollars per day.
A Indiana couple married last week after a courtship of thirty years. The dispatch notes the ceremony speed remains undisclosed. The report also mentions costs to bring the racing yacht Defender to a major international contest and other topical items of the period.
After September 1st New York State restricts marriage to brides over 18. New Jersey clergymen say the change poses no hardship and expect limited impact on weddings.
A Washington dispatch reports a movement to corner the nation's gold. The note admits long plotting and urges restraint, arguing violence harms labor and that supporters of violence are not true workers, while initial violence is often started by loafers.
Bill Cook, a noted desperado serving forty five years, is put to work making shirts in the Albany penitentiary. Popular report says his former trade was fitting divers citizens for wooden overcoats, and he is adding another line to his business.
A Parisian dressmaker crafts a dress for an American lady with unique sleeves that resemble stained glass windows. The panels are richly tinted and can be opened to reveal the play to people behind her, signaling a stylish improvement for theater wear.
A young New Jersey woman frightened off a footpad with nothing but a parasol, prompting questions about what other weapons a woman might wield beyond fear and wit.
In Andover Massachusetts a claim of a typographer who can set Syriac Arabic Turkish Hebrew Coptic and European languages is met with a joke about a typesetting machine that can sputter in all those languages at once when it malfunctions.
Ex Senator Kerr Cassatt of Pella, president of the First National Bank, reportedly attempted self harm after a heavy loss on the Chicago board of trade. Postmaster J Hi Stubenrauch resigned as cashier amid the bank's failing condition. Bank Examiner Howard oversees the institution while Cassatt remains alive and under liquor influence.
Des Moines note states a new deal with the state fair to reward Iowa manufacturers with liberal prizes for factory products. The highest premium is 20 dollars for top displays including buggies carriages boats bicycles typewriters music furniture flour clothing starch soaps fabrics bricks furnaces glass lithographs stoves and more. Individuals may contact the fair secretary in Des Moines to enter exhibits.
Ex Senator L W Buck and Miss Nellie Harrington, both from Iowa and former Clinton residents, are identified as the principals in the San Francisco murder case. Harrington had a history of robberies in northern Iowa counties. Harrington’s San Francisco flat housed the murdered and outraged woman. Buck, known as a friend of Harrington, died after a carriage accident on the way to the police court.
Sioux City physician H C Hunter was arrested for illegal use of the mails after a female detective arranged a criminal operation at his office. The inspector intervened as he drew his instruments and Hunter was bound over to the federal grand jury in 2000 dollars bond.
The executive council is urged by Fort Madison firms using convict labor to cut wages. Since 1874 about 300 prisoners worked there, with daily pay rising from 75 cents in 1874 to 50 cents in 1885, now 45 cents. Firms say market limits and absence of unions in rural districts prevent higher pay.
In Council Bluffs on June 4 the coroner’s jury exonerated young Chapman after his stepfather George Stevens was shot by the youth while attempting to kill Stevens’ wife. Stevens died from his wounds.
Iowa City reports Cedar Rapids man George Heiss captured after five years of depredations in Johnson county. Judge Wade sentenced him to five years in the Anamosa penitentiary, with Sheriff Jones delivering him to the prison.
The adjutant general of Iowa closed a ten year lease for land near Cedar Rapids to be used by the Iowa National Guard for target practice. The grounds measure 400 feet wide and 600 yards long and are well suited to the stated use.
A 6 year old Crintos boy and a 10 year old sister, children of William Nagle, drowned in the Mississippi River while playing on a log. The boy fell in first and the sister attempted to save him, perishing as well.
L Goodrich and his crew were struck by No 22 eastbound Chicago Rock Island and Pacific train near Grinnell. He was crushed beyond recognition.
Reduced rates on the certificate plan to Des Moines and return on all railroads listed. Dubuque Mayor Olinger orders a grand raid on nickel slots, targeting Kalamazoo traffic. Cedar Rapids man John Rodimenssky commits suicide after weeks of unemployment and pain. Natural gas finds near Columbus Junction and Fairfield-Columbus Junction line noted. Marshalltown electrician Lewis Hall shoots wife, claims mistake. Des Moines supreme court ruling on zmuiet law burdens saloon proponents. Grant Foster drowns in the Iowa River at Iowa Falls during a swim with friends.
The Times Hong Kong correspondent says the Formosan republic is an official movement with Tang Chang as president and 17,000 armed followers in Swatow Hatate and Canton, plus militia. Foreign protection ships guard Tamsui harbor as Tai-Wei-ru prepares to resist a Japanese advance.
Dr Paul Schweitzer of the Missouri state experimental station has issued diseased chinch bugs to spread through the state. The aim is to create an epidemic among healthy bugs to exterminate the pests. The infection spreads rapidly and is nearly always fatal, with bugs swelling and bursting before death follows.
President Diaz is confined to his bed with a severe eye inflammation in Mexico City. Dr Lopez of the medical college reports the condition as threatening, with sight greatly impaired. No ministers or officials have visited in three days, causing grave concern among those aware of his health.
In Paris the senate heard Marquis de Angle-Beaumanoir denounce the government for sending warships to attend the Baltic sea canal opening. Foreign Minister Hanatoux denied that a French Kiel presence equates to abandoning Alsace Lorraine to Germany. He asserted France can keep pace with Germany while upholding national traditions and destiny.
The state department reports Madrid’s complete cordial response to Secretary Gresham demanding disavowal of the firing by the Spanish gunboat on the merchant ship Allianca. The Spanish tone is cordial and the disavowal satisfactory to the United States government.
June 3 report says the president has not named a successor to the late Secretary Gresham. The outlook favors Attorney General Olney for the vacant secretaryship, though no formal decision has been announced.
Fire sweeps McKean and Elk counties causing extensive damage to oil fields and timber. Dry woods fuel the blaze as residents flee for safety. Officials warn losses could reach millions.
Bradstreet’s reports from seventy five cities east of the Rockies show more than 227 manufacturing concerns started up between April and a week ago, creating 53,000 jobs. Wages rose for 178,000 industrial workers by about 10 percent, six sevenths of whom gained the increase without striking.
Arrangements are in place for a Corbett versus Fitzsimmons bout in Dallas Texas on October 2 under the Florida Athletic Club. The club has posted a 5000 guarantee and 8700 for training expenses.
June 4 dispatch from Sr. Prienspene reports favorable advices on an early definite settlement of remaining questions in dispute between the powers and Japan.
London dispatch says Oscar Wilde has become insane due to troubles and is confined in a padded room. The report notes his condition and location during June in London.
The treasury department reports the US public debt, excluding cash, at 517,363,207 with 573,566,745 in certificates and notes outstanding covered by cash. May 31 debt equals April 30 debt minus 5,586,011.
The body of Secretary Gresham was buried in a temporary vault at Oakwood cemetery as the family chooses a permanent resting place. A long cortege accompanied the funeral procession from the depot to the cemetery. The presidential party returned to Washington immediately afterward.
In Guayaquil on June 2 the boiler of the Ecuadorian gunboat Suree exploded killing the commander and fourteen sailors and injuring seventeen more, thirteen fatally. The vessel carried troops to Machala to attack rebels.
An advertisement touts 81 000 000 Rheumatic Cure as a liquid internal medicine for gout rheumatism and neuralgia. It claims 60 000 bottles sold this year 25 000 cured with ten thousand testimonials. Priced at $1.50 per bottle offering 18 days of treatment with free advice and agency openings at 167 Dearborn St Chicago.
A boy reports giving ten cents to the Sunday school box and earns a card for generosity. He then trades the card for a 15 cent postage stamp with a classmate, illustrating playful coin age behavior.
Fighter Corbett travels to Asbury Park to begin preparatory training for his upcoming bout with Fitzsimmons. He plans to stay at least until July 1 to be in peak condition when the venue and date are announced.
Mollie teases her grandmother about a wrinkle, joking that the dear old lady should visit the laundry to have her head ironed. The exchange captures a playful family moment in a domestic light.
In Bern on June 3, the French senate debated France's official role at Kiel's Baltic-North Sea canal opening. The discussion left Berlin official circles with a bad impression as anti French sentiment grows. Hanotaux’s tactful speech contrasts with calls for France to skip the German celebration.
The Treasury Department will suspend coinage of standard dollars during June to balance mint accounts for the new fiscal year. San Francisco and New Orleans mints will halt most production, while Philadelphia proceeds more than others but overall output declines. Seigniorage and May coinage figures are noted, with questions about post July demand and possible continuation.
A Colima voyage near Cayatlan on June 27 struck a reef in heavy winds and sank. Captain J F Taylor and first pilot plus engineer were killed. San Juan rescued sixteen, others swam ashore or were saved by a Pacific Mail boat. About 188 drowned, 26 saved.
Curiaco June 5. Secretary Gresham had not drawn his $30 monthly pension for three years though not surrendered. An accumulated $1,100 lies to his credit from wounds at the battle of Atlanta. By department law the funds go to his wife, who will receive the pension.
Zeph Chas. Felt of Denver forwards excerpts on irrigated farming and the arid West. He references a forthcoming Century Magazine article on Utah Arizona and Colorado and shares reader reactions and notes from Grand Junction.
News from Jedda reports the British consul and vice consul were attacked and shot outside the town. Three British warships have been ordered to Jedda to protect foreigners and investigate the killing of the British vice consul and the wounding of consular officers.
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