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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1894
Page
8
A jumble of short items mentions a beloved deceased, a girl dying from peanuts, Chicago fire boards and safety posters, a man sent to Salt for sentence, a misread ad leading to purchases, Miss Pullman and King Alexander rumors, burglary defenses, end of the century wedding gifts ruling, and debates over pure food laws with adulterated maple syrup. The tone mimics a miscellany column with scattered anecdotes and opinions.
A fragment argues that schools overly emphasize writing and arithmetic while shaping pupils to avoid manual labor. It contends that public schooling fosters clerical bias, producing workers whose sought jobs offer limited pay and prospects. The text laments the lost value of hands-on work and practical skills.
May Hurned to Death and Ma Bentaxerox injured as the worst Burlington blaze in five years erupts at the Jeffers Boston store owned by Bentz Sons. Two brindle boys caused the fire by dropping a candle into cotton batting. Oswald Pistoras died in the flames. Firemen struggled to contain thick smoke and water damage. Monterford & Mill buildings suffered smoke and water damage with losses pegged near 75 000 and insured up to 10 000.
A vivid report from Ames describes Preston and his partner Hicks amid a tense financial dispute. A torn note hints at exhaustion and care for a mother and sister, as coworkers learn of mangled remains and the editor’s lament.
Firefighters battled a blaze that laid the two story Ogden schoolhouse flat soon after opening. Children escaped, but Kurt may have lost books including the library’s many choice volumes. The 3,400 dollar structure, recently equipped with new water works, suffered severe damage as crews drilled for improvements.
An Iowa stockman in Stuart reports a robbery as he exited the Strand Opera House after a performance. The thief acted cleverly, leaving the victim unaware of the loss until the thief had departed. Police and officials continue to investigate the incident amid reports of stock car arrivals.
Reports say John Connnon a Northwestern railroad brakeman was run over by cars at Sterling causing fatal injuries. His mother, living in Granddw, was nearby when he went off duty. A separate incident near Mason City involved a fire that stunned bystanders and left faces and arms burned.
A man identified as Lee Hanes from Newton was run over about a mile east of Marshalltown while driving a te le wagon. He died, one horse was killed, and his wagon wrecked. A companion was seriously injured with recovery unknown. The scene is described amid limited details.
Clinton County supervisors approved a contract with GL Levell e for a new courthouse. The board authorized 869,000 but 808,050 appears spent as the building remains over half finished. The action triggers a harsh inquiry into alleged irregularities and possible consequences.
A compilation of scattered brief items from a Wisconsin incident sweep notes on political stances, a suspended marshal, a fatal shooting dispute, a man fleeing with certificates, a farm debt ad, a robbery of a horse, an assault case, and James Rule’s election as brigadier general of the Davis brigade, Iowa lineups and local incidents across several counties.
The item reports Riordan killed after a confrontation at the opera house area with references to figures like Simmons and Jandre, noting public reaction and speculation. It also touches on political intrigue with the emperor and foreign policy, reflecting broad newspaper interest.
Fragmentary text outlines a conference among representatives about a proposed plan for a silver syndicate backed by Jekefelle Rothschilds. It mentions aiming to control silver supply and prices, and suggests the plan could cut a quarter of a cent per unit, but details are unclear.
The report notes a meeting of patrons addressing the delivery of goods in rural districts. The speaker urged farmers to support a nutter and criticized Postmaster General Bissell for unfriendly behavior. The piece mentions opposition to gambling and a fortune related to a discovery now valued at 81,000,600.
New York November 19 Jacob Schaefer and Frank C Ives finished a six billiard match of 3600 points after 60 days The early evening score favored Schaefer but Ives surged to break the previous mark and secure the win in the final phase The match set a new rubrics record for the 18th century style billiards contest involving high stakes and long duration play
Report describes the last mad rites for a czar at St Feterabun Cathedral with grand dukes royal family members ambassadors and officers in attendance. It notes empress and czar present and mentions a procession near the cathedral center with French and Russian officials. Also cites a deposition about Amick chemical treatments for consumption and daily samp le distribution worth dollars.
The report mixes political re elections with labor figures and a series of criminal accusations. Grand and Merritt are reelected within the Knights of Labor assembly while Hayes is also mentioned as re elected. A separate incident describes a fire in an attic near a Northwestern track causing damage and prompting fears of broader harm. Indictments and embezzlement claims involve A. H. Parsons and a Sioux ranch dispute. The piece references a $50,000,000 US loan and stock market reactions with Associated Press input.
Reports via Varna Bulgaria confirm Armenian massacre by Turkish soldiers. Post tax resistance led to troops firing on villagers. villages destroyed and thousands slain. British officials in Constantinople relayed details as Marshal Zaki Pasha faced inquiries and attempted to explain.
Reported developments state General Mehr and Chinese forts clash with a steamer named Chung Wing. Anglo British demand compensation to Chang King owners for August outrages aboard the Chang. Britain warns of fleet action under Admiral Heitain if terms fail.
Fragmented OCR text references a popul ar governor and events in Mont on the first of December. Contains garbled phrases about fraud, supporters, and a call to back an unnamed candidate amid a political upheaval. lacks clear names, places, and concrete actions.
Fragmentary text shows a disputed election scene with Republican and Populist tensions. Mentions ex-Attorney General Broady and a contest over governor election. Details are unclear but indicate plans to prepare legal papers and challenge results.
Chicago mayor proposes a nonpartisan reform plan to place the police department under independent oversight, seeking legislative support to enact a permanent change and reduce mayoral influence over policing. The push follows public debate on department control and governance.
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