Weather, headlines, and oddities from Newton era
A collage of brief items from Newton Iowa includes a teen joke about a high roller, political quips on Jerry Simpson, a Chicago theft of milk and a feather boa, a lover's quarrel leading to potential suicide, and speculative diplomacy involving Germany and Denmark. Other notes cover a sea serpent sketch by Prof. Mohr, headaches linked to poor digestion, a political couples’ split aided by twins named McKinley and Bryan, Indian prosperity via musical instruments, French bicycle taxation trends, and William Bryan’s school romance with his Mae.
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Milkegan
la Grange
Ind
William McKinley
William Jennings Bryan
Masked Men Attack Nellie Warner Near Libertyville
In Orremwa a patrol chased three men after a masked assault on Nellie Warner at her Libertyville home. The girl, in critical condition, cannot identify suspects and the pursuing posse later found no crime was proven. Miss Warner is declared insane and will be sent to an asylum.
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Liberty i
Angus
Warner
Libertyville
Nellie
Jail Field
Orremwa
Polar explorers weigh Great Dane instead of Eskimo dogs
A humorous suggestion questions Arctic expeditions reliance on Eskimo sled dogs and proposes using a Great Dane as a substitute. The idea rests on playful contrast between cold climate needs and a large domestic breed.
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Scandinavia
Burned to Death in Sour City Gas Incident
A young wife died in Sour City after pouring gasoline into a tank while a fire was burning. The oil ignited when she grasped a cup, and her screams drew her husband and others into the dining room. He carried her to safety but she died hours later.
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Sour City
Hemphill Indicted in Mamie Peterson Murder Case
Centerville Aug 31 Ned Hermill was indicted by the grand jury for the murder of Mamie Peterson last May. The crime occurred when someone slipped up behind her while she was with a young man and shot her twice with a revolver. Public sentiment runs high against Hemphill though the indictment has tempered the mood.
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Mamie Peteson
Centerville
Ned Herhill
Mamie Peterson
Jung Man
Postmaster Falls in Howe Disturbing Scene
Sept 1 Howe reports postmaster Bremem an of Hoon bonds for George M. Chris. The amount of debt tied to a big office and bonds is cited. Bremerman has turned over his home and belongings to the woodsmen. he is under guard, delirious, and blamed by gambling on the board of trade. In Logan a youth from Page county, Dempster, killed himself after failing to win Miss Kellogg’s hand. a sister warned of threats before the act.
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Howe
Brememan
Hoon
George M. Chris
Bremerman
Pric
Board of Trade
Logan
Page County
Dempster
Butler Kellogg
Miss Kellogg
Watson Estate Suit Aims at Mott Watson Assets
A legal action seeks the entire estate valued at three hundred thousand dollars in the Mott Watson case alleging legitimacy disputes. The suit anticipates a lengthy trial potentially lasting well into the proceedings.
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Watson
Mott Watson
Bicycle coaster killed and boy injured in hayload crash
A twelve year old boy Bert Sehn was injured after colliding while racing a bicycle down a hill and was run over by a load of hay. He suffered severe injuries as the rear wheel passed over. Reports describe the accident as a fearful incident with the boy severely mangled.
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Hoy
Bert Sehnold
Town Brevities and Local Notices
A light frost touched parts of Town on the 27th. Updegraff praised by Republicans. Rev Frank W. Evans of Des Moines named for congress by seventh district nominees of populists and democrats. Sioux City’s Sioux National Bank reported failed. depositors to be paid in full. Davenport estate tax on John Ott yields 1280 dollars under a law taxing certain entities. Dorr Cattle vs W W Lyons suit for slander valued at two dollars and more. Lyons is Iowa Bankers’ State Bank president. Hog cholera reported in Burnside Moorland area with heavy losses. farmers rush hogs to market. Robert Burk near Independence died from injuries after a fall near a bridge, leaving a wife and four children.
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Updegraff
Frank W. Evans
Des Moines
Congress
Sioux National Bank
Sioux City
John Ott
Davenport
Des Moines Dispatch
Dorr Cattle
W. W. Lyons
Iowa Bankers’ State Bank
Fort Dodge
Manchester
Burnside
Robert Burk
Independence
Cuba war edict feared as Weyler plans sugar crop ban
New York dispatch reports Premier Canovas warning that Cuba rebels must be defeated and Weyler may issue an edict prohibiting this season's sugar grinding, prompting fears of a full war as conservatives urge Weyler to back down or be recalled. The planters and politicians meet in panic over the possible scorched earth policy and extirpation.
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New York
Havana
Weyle
United States
Taylor
Duke of Tetuan
Spain
Weyler
Madrid
Canovas
Sf Weyler
Wey
Cuba
Polavi-Eja
Li Hung Chang Arrives In New York On Steamship St Louis
Li Hung Chang arrived off quarantine aboard the steamer St. Louis and was greeted by welcoming officers from the cruiser Dolphin. A salute from the New York and cheers from crowds followed as he moved toward the Waldorf Astoria. President Jund privately met him at the residence, with short addresses, a banquet, and later tea with Col. Fred D. Grant.
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St. Louis
Li Hung Chang
Dolphin
Cleveland
New York
Distinguishg
United States Cavalry
Waldorf
Jund
Whitney
United States
Jung Chang
Fred D. Grant
Explosion Kills Twelve in Cal Company Nitroglycerine Plant
An explosion in the nitroglycerine house of the Cal Company wrecked siding and killed twelve workmen eight Chinese and four whites. Several workers were injured as a second concussion followed. The plant of about thirty buildings was largely destroyed and property damage is estimated at 20000.
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Pixel
Cal Company
Consul General Lee Barred From Cuban Prison Visit
A notice at Cabanas Castle in Havana forbids Consul General Lee from seeing American prisoners and orders guards to arrest him if he attempts entry. Lee protests to the captain general, demanding equal access granted to other foreign consuls.
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Havana
Cabanas Castle
Lee
Oliver
Civil service reform sweeps most government workers under new rules
The President's order extends the civil service to about ten thousand War Department employees may 6 sweeping reform. Laborers without technical skill remain outside. Also reports say Bulgaria Turkey frontier clashes leave Turkish officers and soldiers dead. A worker on the Burlington road suffers fatal internal injuries. Philippine revolt seen renewed with siege declared in Manila.
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Wastisorox
War Department
Civil Service
Bolting Democrats and Indianapolis Delegates Named
Des Moines aug 27 bolting sound money democrats placed into nomination sixteen names for district representation and selected delegates to the Indianapolis convention across districts one to eleven with at large picks. Resolutions declare the Chicago platform undemocratic. J E E Markley Mason City temporary chair and W J Babb Mt Pleasant permanent chair.
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Des Moines
I. A. Palmer
Henry
J.T. Hem
Towa
A. A. Cooper
Dubuque
John Cliggett
Cerro Gordo
T. P. Perry
Monona
Sev Nth
T. Guernsey
Polk
Bight
J. A. Bradley
Appanoose
L. J. del
Poweshiek
M. J. Hendrick
Allamakee
W. E. Mitchell
Fremont
Chicago
J. E. E. Markley
Mason City
W. J. Babb
Mt. Pleasant
Riots in Constantinople Reach Armed Bank Siege
Reports from Constantinople claim a score of men armed with revolvers attacked the Ottoman bank under guard, firing from rooftops and windows as police returned fire. Riots spread, shops were looted, Armenians blamed, and casualties mounted with hundreds killed in later dispatches.
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Constantinople
Ottoman Bank
Ity
Galata
Dryad
Constantixori
Wasuxarox
United States
Terrell
Loxpox
Chronicle
Rome
Loox
Coxsraxuxorie
Frank S Black Named New York Governor Nominee
Republican convention reports Frank S Black of Troy as the gubernatorial nominee while shifts occur at party and military posts. Woodmansee of Ohio elected president of the National League of Republican Clubs. palace bombardments in Zanzibar and political upheaval abroad are noted with unclear outcomes.
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New York
Frank S. Black
Troy
Ith
Iate
National League of Republican Ciits
Miwaukee
Woodmansee
Ohio
Supreme Lodge of Knights of Cleveland
Lexander W. Terrill
Kharpot
Marash
Willis
Dole
Maui
Zanzibar
Khalid
Hraving
Custor House
Glasgow
Sultan
Raccoon
Thrush
Sparrow
Said Khalic
Ceyyi¢has
Hamad bin Thwai bin 2
Phiolomel
Propashore
Not Afrala Let Work Be Heard by Dismal Dawson
A terse line-up of quotes brushes past a debate on effort and fear of labor. The speaker challenges a unnamed counterpart over readiness to work, hinting at tension between ambition and reluctance. The fragment suggests a local dialogue or rivalry rather than a formal report.
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Afrala
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