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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1896
Page
2
Elections Shape Style Quality and Price Debates
The report highlights debates over style quality and price in upcoming elections. The discussion centers on how voters weigh aesthetics and cost when evaluating candidates and policies. Local leaders urge practical choices, while opponents warn against superficial judgments.
Terrible storms scour Iowa rail lines and bridges washed away
A violent electric storm drenched Dubuque and across the region, with nearly three inches of rain and a rising Mississippi. Eighteen Illinois Central bridges between Dubuque and Sioux City are reported washed out, trains halted since Sunday. Damaged streets, creeks, and flooded areas disrupt rail work. at Durango a station shelter was struck, and Mrs. Clark and four children are reported drowned or missing. Dam failures also affect Steamboat Rock, Union Mill, and Albion paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Mississippi
Sioux City
Illinois Central
Great Western
Durango
Clark
Tom
Joe Griffin
Tom Griffin
Steamboat Rock
Union Mill
Stanley
Albion
Polk County Wind Disaster Claims Multiple Deaths and Loss
The Polk County wind storm claimed several lives including Mr Bailey and Peter Bolenbaugh and caused heavy property loss around Santiago. Robert Jr and others faced roof damage while Willis Lee Mrs Coggeshall H W Randolph and Wesley McClary suffered losses. Hiller lost two barns and about 100 acres of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Robert Jr
Santiago
Peter Bolenbaugh
Rainfall Record at Newton Reaches 8 Tons Per Square Rod
A. Lufkin reports that since April 1 rainfall at Newton weighs eight tons per square rod. The heavy precipitation has been highly welcome, meeting urgent water needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lufkin
Cyclonic Storm Un Roofs Elma Iowa Town
A terrible cyclone last night left Elma Iowa nearly flooded as buildings lost their roofs and trees were uprooted. Residents sought shelter in cellars. no injuries reported there. In Alta Vista a man was killed and two children were badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma
Iowa
Alta Vista
Jasper County
Terrific storm leaves Jefferson barns blown away
Jefferson Iowa May 25 a terrific storm of wind and lightning struck late last night. Reports say barns and cribs were blown down and property was destroyed across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Iowa
Iowa Storm Rages Fording Towns and Rivers
West Union Iowa May 25 a severe storm delivering four inches of rain in one hour with a fierce hail storm. Ice blocks one and a half inches. Skylights shattered. Turkey river at Auburn rose five feet destroying bridges and damaging roads. Eighteen drowned between Monona and McGregor. North McGregor swept away. St Paul facilities lost. Cherokee reports destructive rains and washouts across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Iowa
Auburn
Turkey
North McGregor
Here
St. Paul
Mississippi
Monona
McGregor
Illinois and Indiana Storms Strike Midwest Region
May 25 reports from Elgin Rockford and Indianapolis describe tornadoes and severe storms. A tornado killed John Keogh in Elgin and leveled a bicycle factory. Crops ruined, bridges washed out, and many injuries noted near Monroe Center and Caledonia. Indianapolis saw two inches of rain, street flooding, downed wires and minor hail damage to fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
John Keogh
State Insane Asylum
Rockford
Tll
Isora Bird
Egan City
Monroe Center
Davis Junction
Caledonia
Indianapolis
Ind
Prairie City notes and community event roundup
Prairie City columns report local residents attending meetings and visiting Des Moines, church activities, birthdays, and school events. Mentions A. Wing as delegate, May 26 and 28 conventions, Ringling circus excursion, Decoration day plans, and forthcoming church services led by Rev. Clinton Douglas and Rev. H. V. Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. White
Prairie City
Herman Williams
Christian Church
Ames
Oskaloosa
J. E. Seevers
Oskaloosa Times
C. P. Norton
Jennie Ribeldaffer
Tingley Schools
D. Thompson
Des Moines
M. E. Church
Simonds
Bessie Vandermast
Newton
Vera Little
Miss McEwen
Monroe
Terry
McDade
Prospect Park
Rhieldatfer
P. FE. O
Emma Woodard
Ida Cowman
Ida Ramsey
Ramsey Brothers
Colfax
Ramsey Bros
Fairmount Circuit
Pleasant Hill
Emory Miller
Stella Tuttle
Webster City
Ora Hanger
Leo Pomeroy
Prairie Bell
S. O. Scott
Davenport
T. Hayne
A. J. Hixson
Eagle Grove
Wright County
Clinton Douglas
Park
Adams
Chicago in a Flood Storm Hits City and Suburbs
A powerful storm struck Chicago at 2 am with hurricane force winds and over an inch of rain in ten minutes. Sewers flooded basements citywide, three press rooms flooded, and fire engines pumped water as editions were prepared. Lake winds were fierce with unknown wrecks, and suburban damage followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Second Destruction of School House at Rippey
A May 25 storm wrecked the same school building near Rippey Iowa damaged by the Pomeroy twister. High winds stayed to the west with minimal additional damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rippey
Iowa
Here
Severe storm rains hail lash Madrid area last night
Madrid Iowa May 25 One of the hardest electrical storms of the season prevailed here last night for two hours. Rain fell in torrents accompanied by hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Iowa
Pictures of the Great Storm by Whitcomb in Newton
Webb Whitcomb an Newton artist offers sixteen views of Sunday night's ruin including Valeria demolished buildings and The Path of the Storm. Full set or single views available by mail from Whitcomb the Picture Maker Newton Iowa. Pictures are 25 cents each or 3.00 for the sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Whitcomb
Newton
Valeria
Whitcomb
Iowa
Farmers' and Merchants' State Bank Incorporation Notice
Notice declares the Farmers' & Merchants' State Bank to be organized in Newton under Iowa law with general banking powers. Capital stock set at $60,000, may rise to $150,000. board to include named individuals. initial directors to appoint officers. term twenty years. liability limited to capital stock. stock fully paid by Sept 1, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ & Merchants’ State Bank
Newton
F. R. Witmer
H.S. Winslow
C. M. Hinsdale
Beriah Battels
Charles Seeberger
Aaron Hammer
Wn. Herbold
David Scholes
J. C. Donahey
Arch’d Carson
Beriah Battell
H. S. Efnor
WM. Gardner
H. S. Winsilow
E. D. Finch
ER. Morrison
Jessie Bflack
Robert Carson
John Meyer
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Rte Bo
Axtell & Cox
Ment
Polk County Wind Store
Cherokee
Illinois
Inviana
H. A. Greer
Carrie Parker
B.C. Ward
B. F. Norris and Wooleys
Curley
Walt Hugan
Homer Cowman
John Ward
South Omaha
Homer Millsap
Alma Norris
Mrs
Messrs
Frank Woodard
J.T. Graham
Mesdames Woodard
Graham
Lella Woodard
John Booth
McCrary Post
M. Feathers
Boone
The
Hattie Neyensch
C. Bonger
Pella
Asa Vandermast
F. Ek. Buck
Keosauqua
E. Buck
Wm. Horner
Faddyville
W. V. Sexton
Congregational Church
Thomas A. Owens
H. V. Adams
Ladies Aid Society
Sabra Riddle
Seventh Day Adventists
Etta Blair
Venice
Wagley & Smead
Druccist
the X& Rays
Westbrook’s
South Side
O C. Meredith County
E. C. Ogg
Meredith & Ogg
Land and Loan Agents
Square
WM. Vaughan
Deering
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