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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1896
Page
2
The Newton Record prints a compendium of jests and observations on human folly and social quirks. It lampoons laziness vanity and pretension while noting eccentricities in editors sailors and clerics. It also reports on Janko the Hungarian caricaturist whose vast output marked his career.
Marshal Eckles arrives in Des Moines to confirm arrest of John Wicks as Oswalt murder suspect. The Colfax and Newton witnesses deny his involvement, sending inquiries to the grand jury for further investigation.
A bank crash in Sioux City saw withdrawals and asset difficulties expose weaknesses at First National Hank State Holding and another institution. Officials invoked the sixty day law and P. Oss named receiver for stockholders and creditors protection.
In Judge Spurrier's court a jury awarded Wickee $75 against the City of Dex Moines for injuries from a fall on a defective sidewalk on East Walnurst near East Sixth and Seventh streets. The plaintiff seeks $5,000, plans to appeal to the supreme court. bond set at $4,000 was posted.
Report notes Drake has issued papers for the Hiott case and an Omaha trial involving a man named Hemphill. Ned Hemphill faced trial for a Ma 12 murder and a verdict of not guilty was returned.
The Krekel murder trial closes for the day as County Attorney Tracy summarizes guilt admissions by Henry Teuscher in November 1895. He allegedly confessed in private talks before Chief Greiner and Judge Wohlwend, with defense attorney Smythe arguing the defendant is imbecile and confounded.
A Sioux City man living with his sister near the Manter’s hotel perished in an early morning fire. Neighbors awoke to the blaze and escaped, while the occupant, identified as John B., was overcome by smoke before he could flee. Investigators indicate possible incendiary origins.
A fire at Belmond destroyed the Irwenp wine house and a livery barn owned by J Klemme with loss around 2000 dollars. Water works hose damaged and several nearby stores suffered break ins as flames spread within a block of Main Street. Officers are pursuing arson charges while investigations continue through January 17.
A damaged suit files for 15 000 dollars against a prominent farmer named vh dy by the boy's parents. The case follows previous injury from a ghost act at an asylum and reflects ongoing civil action in the region. Also noted are local business updates, a new infirmary costing 15000 dollars and a sudden death of former republican official Jos Ws E Blythe at age 70.
An official linked to Wormwood Scrubs Prison reports Mrs Maybrick, serving a life sentence for alleged poisoning of her husband, is near insanity. She has twice attempted suicide and may not survive another year in prison due to confinement and mental strain.
Sale agents in mills pool rushed to sell at 1.70 per keg in Chicago, undercutting the trust’s circular price by a dollar. Jobbers moved 1 to 1000 kegs at store, about 2 per keg, with prices possibly dropping to 1.25 soon. Secretary of state efforts to obtain returns failed, leaving uncertainty over county standings. Weyler active in Havana region as Cuban forces advance, burning dwellings and farms in Pinar del Rio as Spanish troops seize documents abandoned by Gen. Maceo.
A plan shifts from a southward move to rendezvous at Hampton Roads for a winter program of practice and open sea evolutions. In Hamburg on November 24, dock workers and coal heavers vote to join the dock strike, with U S dockers pledging support.
Stain Falls In India, Bombay, Nov. 24. Rain has fallen in Rajputana and is expected in central India. It is believed that the distress from famine will diminish where it has rained but will not be totally removed.
The report notes patents allowed but not issued in the United States. Names and places include C. C. Calhoun Windsor Missouri for an automat rake for wagons L Avery Monotaur lows for a to Wm Morley rake and load anti freezing stock waterer W J Henning Hoone for a current motor A T Dowden Prairie City for a potato pocket chain. It discusses international patent policy and Spain relations with the United States.
A naturalized American, age 14, reports harassment by German authorities while in Germany. He notes attempts to draft him into the army and seeks intervention, asking friends to inform the secretary of state and threatening to appeal to the U.S. consul in Stuttgart. His relatives plan to contact Secretary Olney.
A Turkish court confirms the death sentence for Lanter Ron Constants, the Armenian bishop of Hassekin, linked to late riots in Constantinople after a gun was found at his home and he was absent during the unrest. Related trial notes include Rev. James Hull’s case in Oklahoma with a guilty plea to a wife’s attempted poisoning and six-year sentence. Prairie fires in Oklahoma devastate farmland, while track records fall in Tennessee as young Welch champion breaks marks and Henry Brandis of Chicago runs 11:42 for the five mile.
Attorney General Monnett urged to instruct the mine's owner on powers as a fire at a Straits Ville coal mine, burning since a miners strike. the fire has consumed coal and jeopardized surface property, with other mines also at risk if action is not taken.
New York dispatch says Commander-in-Chief Maxi mo Gomez, based in Las Villas Santa Clara, declares 35,000 well equipped troops at his command and intends to move toward Havana province. He reports good health and confidence in victory as Cuban junta awaits confirmation from the field. In Havana Weyler advances from Artemisa with Gen. Aguilar and Gen. Arolas, burning sun and garden headquarters noted, arriving aboard the Lezaspis cruiser from Mariel.
A Havana cable to a Cuban leader reports General Weyler forced back to Havana amid confusion. He offers no defense, cites heat and illness as why fighting halted. Cuba claims Maceo placed a price on Weyler, recalls likely, and predicts a positive push at Congress.
Frankfort Ky Nov 25 United States Senator William Lindsay a strong administration man expects decisive action by Congress at the approaching session He says the Cuban revolution must end in independence or practical extinction of the Cuban people Humanity demands an end to property destruction and human waste If negotiations with Spain fail there should be intervention with the United States taking the lead.
Washington November 25 The president filled the vacancy in the chief justiceship of the court of claims caused by Judge Rich ards death by promoting Judge Charles C. Nott of New York to the chief seat. Charles B. Howry, assistant attorney general, was appointed to fill the Associate Justice seat.
The Walrath home in Janesville caught fire early Monday after a lamp exploded. Mrs. Walrath carried two children from a bed on the ground and dropped them to safety before escaping. One child was saved with minor injuries, while the mother and remaining child escaped unharmed.
Brainerd Nebraska reports that twenty banks across eastern and southeastern Nebraska were burglarized in the last forty days, with losses exceeding $30,000. authorities believe at least four gang members are jailed in Hebron, Nebraska, after captures in Hanover Kansas.
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