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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1896
Page
10
A miscellany of quirks and curiosities from the era includes claims of 15,000 Spanish troops missing in Cuba, social jests about Hetty Green, curfews in Iowa, women ordered from Germany, camel meat in Paris markets, rising illiteracy with 40,000 immigrants illiterate, boxing and fireman lore, horse and dog chatter, and lighthearted satire on serfdom, vodka, and flying machines amid a parade of peculiar headlines and social notes.
The trial of Mart Woods for alleged complicity in the 180 explosion of Joh Mahin’s house and two others proceeds in district court. A colored witness faces cross examination, sticking to his story about torching E M Kessinger’s cellar to blow the house, while the defendant argues the fuse details and threats against his safety. The state must prove corroborating evidence beyond the witness.
A late 19th century Waterloo area report details a devastating fire destroying multiple buildings and horses at a livery stable. Suspects, including M Cohen and Ike Cohen, face jail amid alleged arson and insurance disputes. A separate trial section covers a knife of robber Stanle and a kerosene fire investigation in La Porte with arraignments and bond actions.
Corse Rave Jet reports Altmansperger of Minden as a forger and embezzler found guilty on all counts by a jury. The defendant faces a potential mercy ruling by Judge Phorneil, with seven sheriffs reportedly present and a strong expectation of a lengthy term.
A legal dispute in Cherokee centers on Roddis alleged wife filing with the county clerk for divorce and support amid adultery claims. The petition seeks custody, alimony, and attorney fees, with Roddis and family denying the charges as a Milwaukee confrontation resurfaces from a prior exposure.
A clerkly item notes ArnANtic March 11 and Kauffman, a bogus postal inspector, was sentenced to two years in the pen. The report also mentions a bank of legal actions, saloon tax prosecutions in Woodbury County, injunctions against Sioux City saloons, and a Burlington route land grant suit affecting Mills Montgomery and Adams counties.
Reports from Mapu and Europe describe growing belligerent actions over Cuba and U S policy. Cuba rebels seek support amid American recognition threats. Spanish arsenals intensify gun and cartridge production while protests in Paris and Madrid reveal anti American sentiment and rioting surrounding the U S consulate.
Fragmented OCR story notes a March balloon voyage reattempt by Andree and companions, a March 11 fire in a six story building with 300 people evacuated safely, and a March decree offering pardons if arms are laid down. Mentions Madame purchasing a still life and a long, scattered narrative about various events and figures.
War policy continues under King Humbert as Crispi resigns amid Italy Abyssinia disaster. mutinies shake the army and political crisis nears. U S and European notes swirl with Cuba, Venezuela, and finance as Congress debates pensions and defense spending.
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