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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1896
Page
2
A miscellany of social observations and cultural notes. It discusses public figures and eccentricities, a Philadelphia youth’s fatal cigarette wager, and reflections on genius and humility from Dr. George Ebers. Also covered are a Rockford college fellowship for economics and Manchuria’s postwar recovery amid agricultural expansion and trade growth.
A lengthy report details a major Iowa City crime tied to Emma Gromas and others, listing sentences for several defendants including Anamosa, McDonough, Mellum, Sale, and Goods. The chaotic case connects to Chicago suspect Chico Pike and Luke Jordan, with earlier arrests and a deadly aftermath near the railroad.
The jury returned a second degree verdict for Des Morsy in the George Frank murder case tried September 7. His defense cited drunkenness. prosecution sought first degree with death penalty. Additional notices offer rewards and appeals to officers as investigations continue.
Edwin B. Farley sues Jennie E. Farley for divorce alimony and custody of two children alleging her ungovernable temper and that she hurled a butcher knife at him and threatens to repeat the act. The filing centers on misconduct during the marriage and seeks legal relief and protection.
Across multiple items, hubs of tension include possible American intervention in Cuba sparking Spanish demands for explanations, warnings against U.S. neutrality, and debates on sovereignty. Separate briefs note Chinese immigration certificates, legal matters, and sensational political commentary in England.
A steamer Arige from San France struck rocks at Cooshead She will be total tows. In a bid to land a boat load of passengers and crew the boat capsized, drowning twelve people including four passengers and eight crew.
About 125 Missouri miners destined to replace strikers at a Leadville Colorado mine arrived escorted by troops amid a heavily barricaded site. An estimated 1,000 people gathered at the depot to observe proceedings and tensions remained high as the replacement operation moved forward.
Thomas E. Watson withdrew his name from the Kansas ticket for vice president after consulting Kansas populist committees for guidance on election law procedures. He filed formal papers with the secretary of state at Topeka, including a sworn affidavit.
In New York reports Cuba's unrest grows and Weyler faces criticism. Havana special force recalls amid fears of swift rebellion. Neuvo Mundo sternly attacks Weyler noting the Caton revolt has expanded since Campos era and warning he must crush the insurrection within a month upon reinforcements or face harsher treatment.
A Havana dispatch reports gunboats Ardilla and Contramaestre defeated filibusters for five hours at the San Juan river mouth. The victory yielded 620 rifles, artillery gear, machetes, munitions, medicines, clothing, rebel flags, important documents, and two yawl boats marked The Dauntless. Cholera kills hogs across the Dakota region with heavy losses. Prices rise as restocking looms. The Bank of Ki opened vaults after a great fire, finding money and coins intact. A theater figure, Able Abbey, dies of stomach hemorrhage amid divorce rumors. Russian mobilization steps take effect, recalling officers and retirees. Cleveland will not vote, avoiding registration. A Russian captain tests a collision barrier by sinking a barge in Kerch harbor. A Phoenix peeping Tom is thrashed and the offender ordered home for further discipline.
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