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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1895
Page
8
A string of satirical squibs and sharp comments traverse politics, society, and crime from the era, noting arsonous, aristocratic, and sensational themes. It references the Alaska purchase, murders, culinary quips, and social mismatches, all with a brisk, wry newspaper voice.
District court reels as John Thomas, bleeding from wounds, clashes with Deputy Sheriff Zeracke and Police Captain Raesle during an attachment for contempt in a cabin on Millionaires. Thomas, driven by rage after eviction, wielded a hatchet and carving knife in the struggle. Raesle sustains a jaw slash. both officers incapacitated and the prisoner handed to commissioners. Darlington, Wis., hears of a second grim case as Dunbar confesses to killing Brown near the Skunk River after tying a railroad iron to the body. Darlington suicide follows. Regional coverage notes fraternal order insurance law debates and a record four-divorce day in Sioux City, plus a scare as two tigers reportedly roam Waterloo.
Fire at Mig Lumber Yard and Hower bins caused near total loss with insurance cited. Additional blazes hit Cattiope mill and Milwaukee depot, totaling substantial damage. Burlington crime report notes two strangers fatally roughing Ole son, farm foreman, before escape.
Robbers entered the New Sharon post office and Whitacre Way Hamilton general store around 2 am, blowing open a steel safe at the store and stealing watches jewelry and stamps. About 75 dollars in postage stamps and small valuables were taken from the post office, while the store loss included jewelry and the chest opened unsuccessfully. Three burglars fled on horseback toward Oskaloosa. the total loss is reported incomplete.
A Marion report notes a wake not held at a boarding house after a drowning. Disputes arise over bills and heirs claim the deceased, with legal action threatened. The Cherry sisters face a hostile reception at an attempted performance, with threats against the manager and city for protection failures.
Miss Mary, sister of Rev. Ch of Beatrice Nebraska and relative of Mayor LaForce of Ottumwa, killed herself with a knife in a temporary insane fit. The deed follows a prior suicide attempt and occurred on November 20, 1084, reported as local news from Ottumwa.
A Centerville report notes Merritt a large local merchandising firm facing unspecified liabilities after a recent setback. A rail wreck four miles north of Ames disrupted traffic when spikes were pulled from a small bridge track. Mrs John Oswell sustained a shoulder injury and Nayton of Des Moines suffered a collarbone fracture.
A Dubuque teamster, John Sul ran, was fatally injured when a derrick fell while unloading his rock wagon for a Methodist church. Water town reports recount political charges against W. J. and a $25,000 suit related to C. I. of Manchester. Connell Binis closed a school as diphtheria cases rise, with several rooms sealed. Dubuque motorman John Prindle survived a holdup on the Linwood line when a stranger demanded cash. Prindle had none.
Dispatches from Constantinople report up to 13,000 killed and potential 100,000 more starving as European diplomats debate intervention. The Sultan vows reforms amid accusations of officials inciting violence and shifting blame across ministries and foreign powers.
Slavin and Maher signed articles to meet in England or South Africa for a championship bout with a £500 purse. The Gazette notes cholera cases in the area, nineteen deaths reported. In Russia a daughter named Olga is born to the czar’s family, with Orthodox Greek rites observed and the mother recovering.
The east bound fast mail train No 6 on the New York Central was wrecked about three miles west of a city at 4200. m. A wrench and crowbar were stolen from a nearby tool house by two laborers. Four mail cars and three coaches derailed with several sleepers damaged. The engineer and a tramp with a locomotive were arrested as implicated.
Des Moines and local officials report lands opened after a court ruling on the failure of a railroad company to complete its road under a state grant. The claim is that the land should revert to the United States. proceedings involve the Interior and General Land Office with officials in Des Moines.
The Washington Post notes possible appointment of Secretary Carlisle to the Supreme Court to replace Justice Jackson. Reports also claim Russia plans sanctions and Armenians face new pressure. Other items mention potential Fitzsimmons bout and a $20,000 stake, China eyeing Amoy port naval yard, and British Italian naval cooperation amid global moves.
In New York, over 400 Cornell iron works employees building twelve structures strike, joined by about 500 Milliken Bros workers on eight buildings, plus 100 called out in Brooklyn. If nonunion workers are used, further sympathetic strikes may bring 10,000 to 20,000 more unionists into action. The action is backed by the Iron League and labor unions.
Sheriff Stanley reports informant leads to believed tools used by prisoners who attempted escape two weeks ago from the jail. The Taylors, awaiting wives visit, were pressured to surrender a brace and bit, but details remain unclear as authorities pursue further actions.
A fragment reports the British cruiser Eade gar sunk after launch, 48 lives lost. MV Nagasaki foundered off Denmark with 21 aboard, 15 survived. Inland, Leo from Ishuu to Copenhagen details unclear amid the damaged copy. A Denver letter hints at a visit by W. J. Beery on a specified day.
In Peoria Bishop Ussher rector of Christ Reformed Episcopal Church has secured a certificate allowing him to practice in the city. He says the move will aid the poor and he will operate without pay. The development has sparked discussion among local physicians about service and access. President Cleveland moves to issue bonds without waiting for Congress and has begun negotiations. A young man named Whi was killed by a detective in a confrontation. Asa Inshnell leads Republican gubernatorial race with a 92 158 plurality. A lighthearted exchange on Plymouth avenue features two vievelists debating love and political or social ambitions amid bicycle chatter.
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