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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1895
Page
2
Random notes recount European unrest, a Russian crown tensions, a fine for sneezing, and frost destroying early spring crops. The piece mentions ex-Newfoundland emigrants in New England facing starvation fears, a dramatic courtroom scene, and observers arguing about the gulf stream, earth cooling, humane burial inspections, and ice age optimism versus scientific alarm.
A fragment notes Otto Stumma, a Shady Grove merchant, arriving in the city and teases visions of a future married state as Shady 6 Ixprrenpeser is mentioned in March 4 notes. The readable text is sparse and unclear about outcomes.
March 5. A man named Hancock, a bachelor and farmer, was killed at a Western railway crossing when struck by a fast freight. The body flew about sixty feet. An inquest led by Justice Richards heard a wagon peddler testify Hancock urged his team forward before the engine hit. The crossing lies on a grade with a deep cut where trains from the south travel fast.
The first state convention of the Knights of Maccabees met yesterday with about sixty delegates and visiting knights from several states. Commander Mark Port of Michigan presided. a banquet highlighted the event. State officers elected included Commander J. Scott Stevens of Cedar Falls, Lieutenant Commander R. E. Cook, and A. H L. Sheldon as 3rd keeper in Pau enclave supreme tent.
RAND Juxetion March 5 Infor was filed before Justice earned place on Thursday last by citizens of Dana against C Roker for haying on hand too much beer and other intoxicating material for an ordinary family's necessities. Papers issued. Constable Thompson found a wagon load of the stuff and brought it home with him along with the owner. Change of venue taken and the case is being tried at Jefferson. He made no sale, but excited to open up the same day he was shut up.
A telegram from Chicago announced the sudden death of Dr. M. S. Butler of this community, who was part of a group of Iowans accompanying Governor Jackson on a southern trip. No cause was given.
Mrs Elizabeth Dunham died last night aged 90. She lived in the county forty years and was present at Geneva Tennessee River General La Fayette visit in 1825, with Albert Gallatin noted as a trusted adviser of Washington.
Charles a wealthy farmer from Tow a was arrested in Colorado and turned over to a deputy sheriff, charged with seducing Jessie M. Spence a year old girl living near his home. He had eluded pursuers for months as the girl's father pressed efforts to bring the deceiver to justice.
Fred Bester a laboring man from Carroll was struck by a west bound flyer and instantly killed while walking the track. He did not attempt to dodge the oncoming train or heed warnings. The incident occurred March 6. Local authorities began investigations into the accident.
A chaotic jumble of clipped notices and short items covers legal actions, tied debts, a mysterious death, and a prison case. Sheriff files a judgment for back rent, a Winterset settler dies of pneumonia, and a feud of drafts to European nobility is noted. A body found near Halbur is identified as Charles Vetter, with strychnine evidence. Henry Gillespie, a Fort Dodge convict, is described along with a Lena Anderson assault case. Short anecdotes include a sunken invention selling for a month’s cost savings and a humorous heat regulator gag about thermostats. Overall, a catalog of local snips and sensational curiosities from Davis, Lucas, and surrounding counties.
The Supreme Court decided that a US patent ends when a foreign patent on the same invention has expired. The case Hate Refrigerator Co. v Francis Snizberger & Co. affects about $600,000 in capital tied to patents. The court held the Edison and Berliner patents involved were previously patented abroad, causing US protections to lapse.
Anastaxa March 4 Prodencio Gon dropped dead in the old men ward at the prison Gara the evolutionist and about twenty men were present The Mexican ends to hang them as runs expire Prudencio was to be released Sept 16 1895 He was a married tall man with Indian features and wounds He spent his time playing checkers A telegram was sent to friends on the US Mexico border and his remains may be shipped
A derailment on a mountain curve near Mexico City left sixty dead and many injured. Doctors Alcay and Jrosson aided at the scene. forty hurt passengers were brought into Mexico City. Most victims were Mexican women and children. crowd fears vengeance after the crash.
An American claimant reports swift relief after using Schrage's Rheumatic Cure from Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co of Liverpool and Chicago. After severe attacks in London Berlin Paris and Chicago, he says four bottles cured his rheumatism with no relapse and credits the remedy for his recovery.
A conjurer in a small show wows spectators by pulling a trick from his pocket prompting a joke from a boy. The jest ends with laughter as the boy quips about his mother getting gas.
A federal order requires postal clerks to have photographs in railway pass books issued annually by the Post Office Department. The books, signed by James E. White and approved by the Postmaster General, must include a clerk photo attached by the chief clerk. Some clerks have altered their appearance to avoid detection.
A jailbreak attempt at Folsom Prison near noon failed after guards and extra staff responded swiftly. Three escapees were pursued and captured. injured prisoners included Garcia shot in the arm, Turner wounded, and Anderson shot in the leg.
The report covers a double tragedy involving Sackamesto and James Broyles, with Mrs Adams and a suicide. It notes appointments and resignations, including W S Hissell resigning as Postmaster General to the President. Separate items cover a Rockford Illinois dairy association election, butter and cheese contest prizes, and multiple regional officials and meetings.
The scene features a lively exchange as forceful habit meets Miss Waltzer and a young dancer, who requests another moment of sound before the music ends. A playful, stagebound moment captures a brief pause in the performance.
Sax Francisco March 5 The steamer Australia has arrived with thirteen exiles from the Hawaiian Islands, sent on board by the government just before sailing. Among them are Wanderling, Creighton, Rathertown and Fitzsimmons. The government commuted death sentences to imprisonment for four men, with a fine of 110,000 each. The news signals no executions will follow the revolt. The message notes the authorities face questions about the justice of the cases.
In a six story malt house being torn down a wall collapsed trapping workmen. One man died en route to hospital and another died in ruins. Five or more may be buried. Forty one workers were present. ten escaped uninjured. Cause linked to heavy loads on top floors as iron beams failed.
A committee report to the legislature on the agricultural college alleges four years of mismanagement and embezzlement. Funds were diverted and unused, proper records were not kept, and thousands of dollars remain unaccounted for. Regents allegedly inflated perks and allowed wasteful spending with public funds.
Property valued at 1,000,000 burned days ago as wind drove the blaze through immigration sheds and wharf offices. Several firemen injured. Help came from Dartmouth. Fire finally controlled. Government loss about 600,000 and store goods 400,000.
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