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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1895
Page
8
Notes on voting law changes, travel anecdotes, a drowned man in New York, a failing war of fashion, a Norse poet’s woes, and influential figures. Mentions Benayer’s exile, a Chinese-town assault, armor tech, census ownership gaps, and a Grant statue. Also reports on a Canadian blacksmith’s aluminum cannon and rising news speeds.
Victims including Mare Colvin farmer Dr. Goldstein and others visited town to oversee interests in a Fayette addition to Couneil Bluffs. The bogus lots, platted in the county recorder's office, were promoted to attract buyers with no real value. The area lies south of Lake Manawa near a swamp with willows, and the scheme risks litigation over adjacent claims.
Creston area shaken as Blosser, a prominent citizen, died by self-inflicted gunshot after forging notes at Creston National Bank. Bank had filed liens for 1350, with debts rumored at 10000 to 1300. investigators cite a three year forgery span and secretive finances. Local bank and officers report an earlier poisoning attempt with strychnine.
In a 2,500 vote school election John I. Mullaney, nominated by Democrats and endorsed by Republicans in a joint committee, was defeated by Dr. Green who faced denunciation for opposing a city superintendent and the kindergarten plan. Democrats had expected no opposition to Mullaney until late.
In Hooxe at 10 oclock a.m. a mob of about twenty five drunks attempted to seize Chicago and Northwestern railroad yards. Officers Anderson Cartwright and Campbell confronted them and Campbell fired twice, killing one tramp instantly. Others were wounded and likely to recover. the mob was quelled with commendation for Campbell's action.
Davesport March 14. William Mackay aged 77 committed death by own action with a razor at his home after suffering nervous prostration and threats of self harm. His son found him with the blade in hand, leaping forward to intervene as the man died hours earlier. He leaves a wife and one or more children.
A city woman identified as Mrs. Deniger Mai Sehall reportedly swallowed a fatal dose by mistake and died before help could arrive. She had married only a year earlier, leaving behind a shock to her spouse and community.
The company behind the Pacific Short Line bridge over the Missouri River remains in session after a $300,000 appropriation from Sioux City. Action is expected to move forward to complete the structure in time to secure the funds.
Two men robbed Adel bank at 9 10 am yesterday, demanding a deposit and firing when confronted. A vault-sack escape failed, leaving cashier Cashier 8 M Leach wounded, and three others shot during pursuit. Suspects wounded, mortally, after their brush-fire standoff. one jailed as W Crawford, partner Lander Wil kins, both from Patterson.
Cromwell reports new developments in the Blosser forgery and death by self harm case. The extent of forgeries remains unknown while theories mention an accomplice or blackmail involving a woman. Meanwhile, a separate note says people pressed Blosser to settle quietly to avoid exposure.
Swaxanat March 7 reports Japanese forces seized New Chwang following a fierce assault on Chinese defenders. No casualty figures released. The report notes heightened tensions as Li Hung Chang gains power to negotiate with Japan for peace.
Paris reports that Hanatoux, foreign minister, says settlement with San Domingo was achieved through Spanish good offices. Terms include 1,000,000 francs for legal determinations and 50,000 francs for a French naval officer, amid other related notes.
Frank Schrage rose from poverty to a $1,000,000 income through a syndicate's claim of a rheumatic cure. The Philadelphia Press reports Swanson's Rheumatic Cure Co in Chicago owns the remedy and offers testimonials and agent opportunities. He was paid $100,009 upfront and $100,000 annually to reach $1,000,000 total.
All negotiations between miners and mine owners in the Pittsburg district are called off and a strike ordered affecting 12 000 to 17 000 workers. Delegates have returned home and meetings at each pit will announce the strike.
The trial over the Wilde card incident unfolds as Lord Queensberry defends his note aimed at triggering confrontation. The court, packed with notable figures, hears that he wrote the epitaph to press matters and protect his son. The dispute centers on charges of insulting Oscar Wilde in February.
Worth the celebrated ian dress maker, died in Paris on the 11th. A plasterer in London killed his wife and attempted suicide, leaving one child alive. Charles A. Dana of the New ark Sun faces a grand jury indictment for criminal libel against Frank 1 of the Washington Star. Wheat shortages and railway accidents cited. A Minnesota bank robber was sent to prison after a failed parole. A controversial legislative session draws crowds. Postal rules on newspaper payments and passbook clerks described. Civil unrest in Cuba led to new provincial arrests and suppression efforts.
In Hayward Minnesota Attorney Erwin wrapped his remarks as Judge Smith outlined the jury charge on murder in the first degree. The court recited the decisive question whether Blixt killed Miss Ging and instructed the jury to consider the defense’s theory, then proceed to further considerations or declare a verdict accordingly.
In a March 11 1895 notice the patent office discusses decisions on U S patent law regarding when patents expire and how long protection lasts. Norton of Od space and a proposed view are noted with assignments and interests by George M. Riddle and other inventors. Raven Onwie acts as patent solicitor.
A fragment from a 19th century periodical discusses Paul Revere and naval history, notes on The Seats of the Mighty about a young captain in a Virginia regiment, and mentions Harper’s Magazine articles on naval tests and forest fire policy. It cites The Trial Trip of a Cruiser and a forthcoming forest policy piece by Hela Hubbard.
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