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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1895
Page
2
A collage of humorous asides and brief reports ranges from oil prices and Standard Oil to a Milwaukee cat show and New York coffin trust talks. It notes an aluminum scent piece arrest, ex-Speaker Peel’s hopes, beef prices rising, Patti’s opera earnings, and satirical takes on boasted claims, yellow journalism, and Armenian relief.
Early last week a house east of Highland Park college burned. The college rescued furniture including a piano and carpets. the frame structure was destroyed. Neighbors reported two women had moved in recently, and the ownership of the damaged goods and house remains unknown after days of police work.
A night watchman on April 2 observes two men in a buggy in Knoxville back streets. One man, Derry, is captured and confesses intent to rob a clothing house. A confrontation with the other burglar Jones leads to shots fired. Jones escapes. Hogan Johnson, a Sioux City alderman, faces disgrace after drunken knife attack on a deputy clerk. In a separate matter, Johanna Moe seeks court order over Abel Moe estate. John son accused of neglecting a required report and faces contempt.
Prof C Giacom ini develops an incubator for hatching eggs at low pressure to explore teratology. Early development shows induced monstrosities and slowed growth unless oxygen is supplied later. Medical journals note eye tissue malarial-like changes and suggest quinine as treatment. Live alligators spotted at Cape May. Jersey whisky lore and Carolina moonshine taint endure.
An example crowns the value of keeping still. Wilde spoke out amid charges and court, becoming a spectacle of perceived innocence and inviting public attention to his downfall.
In Moville on May 1, Charles Hebb hotel proprietor formerly of Sioux City was shot at through a parlor window. Hebb had recently jailed his wife for alleged infidelity with Ferry, who is named as the accused. The hotel owner narrowly escaped serious harm.
Thirty one people fall ill after consuming pressed beef from a local meat market. Victims include John Kegrice and wife, Harry Curry and family, the Kelly and Warn families, G Johnson and daughters, Rankin, Farquhar family, and others, all suffering severe purging vomiting and high fever. Investigation continues.
Reports from MoxtezeMa on April 30 claim Treasurer Rowe, before fleeing, stole the bond he posted and tore out all references from the record. The move raises questions about the bond’s enforceability and the impact on related provisions.
A large gathering of delegates at the Capital City meeting of the Republican League Club of Iowa elected F. R. Conaway as president and E. W. Weeks as secretary with F. C. Letts as treasurer. Vice presidents to be chosen by districts.
Two tramps entered a German bank on April 2 and were refused money. A violent struggle ensued with the marshal and an assistant, ending with the tramps under arrest. One assailant lashed the marshal with a blow, and both were marched to jail after assistance arrived. A second item notes a bank damage attempted in Dabuawe on April 29 with Leonard Zeis injured and shot by Maurice Brown, Zeis hospitalized. In Newport, Mrs Wahle travels to Chicago to nurse relatives afflicted with smallpox. Lyons and Clinton vote to consolidate, Clinton gaining 1400 population and ranking fifth in Iowa.
The article recounts the end of prosecutions against accused officials, a treasurer’s absconding and a bank official fearing defalcation, examinations, and failed crew searches. It reports a sensational defamation suit in Malcom, a bond release denial, a life-term sentence at Amamosa, a fainting prisoner, and a Tipton fire destroying six frame buildings with $40,600 loss and $17,500 insurance.
Reports from May describe Britain occupying Corinto after Nicaragua rejects a 30 day ultimatum. Garrison withdrew inland, port closed, and mediation proposed via a mixed arbitration commission. Washington and London seek a quick settlement to avoid broader conflict.
A glimpse into royal attire shows the prince owning about twenty uniforms and spending on frock coats, dress suits, trousers, shooting outfits, silk hats, and gloves. He wears some suits sparingly and keeps a steady pace of wardrobe upkeep.
The Evening Bulletin reports 200000 tons of syndicate wheat stored for the late James G. Fair at Port Costa has been placed on the market. The wheat is valued around 1800000 dollars. Moving such a volume will be a logistics challenge requiring about 5000 cars to move half and up to seventy five vessels to ship all fit to Liverpool.
Fulton Gordon killed his wife, a prominent Louisville woman, and Archie Brown, governor’s private secretary, in a city house of ill fame. Brown wounded Gordon. Report includes unrelated historical quotes and cryptic lines.
From Constantinople two English correspondents arrived at Trebisonde with full passports but were barred from continuing their journey. Turkish authorities demanded payment of indemnity over thirty lives. A May cable from Honduras notes British aggression in Venezuela and Nicaragua sparks a regional boycott in Central America.
The April treasury results align with expectations for the fiscal year ending next June. Officials report a deficit near forty five million dollars amid broader revenue and expenditure trends across federal accounts.
A set of political notes describes Crisp urging Democrats to nominate M Cleveland for a third term, calls for full silver restoration, and outlines disputes over Nicaragua and Great Britain policy. Separate items cover income tax rehearing, Russian and Japanese diplomacy, and Manchuria hopes amid peace treaty tensions.
Early reports describe continued war sentiment and censor opposition to peace terms. Russia France and Germany push England to pressure Japan, while China seeks delays in ratification. Dispatches note Port Arthur expedition aimed at pacifying army discontent and Pekin pressures to ratify the peace treaty.
Report from Winnipeg April 25 hints at a crisis as General Sifton participates in election talk. Dominion government considers dismissing Manitoba local government and creating a new body under federal control to handle schooling. Press warns such action would ignite passions and threaten the dominion government.
William Ulmer of Bluffton carried 720 quarts of nitroglycerine toward Montpelier oil fields when his wagon overturned two miles out. The blast created a 60 by 15 foot crater, hurled oak trees 500 feet, and shattered windows for miles around Fort Wayne, 25 miles away. Ulmer and the horses were killed.
Nockroup April 29 The grand jury has returned three indictments against Schweinfurth the pretended Messiah charging him with living open adultery and fornication with Mary Weldon Isabel Tuttle and Vertie Weldon all inmates of his inn The women were indicted on the same charge Sennen furth gave bonds for his appearance The indictment gives general satisfaction
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