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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1895
Page
2
A collage of items from a bygone era. reference to The Breakers mansion and Bannock Indians contrasts with reports of Holmes victims, legal musings, a sheriff halting a duel, and a Philadelphian memorizing the Bible. Notes on Swiss burials, Cascade telegraphy, Cuban filibusters, and a New York bloomers accident close this garbled snapshot.
The district court will hear Mrs Martin Walker versus the mother of her late husband over inheritance. Two widows contest whether Martin or his father inherited two thirds of the estate after a family drowning incident. In Des Moines a bitter senatorial convention deadlock between Adair and Madison counties persists, with September 24 set for renewed balloting. A Des Moines state fair spectacle features a patriotic production of the Revolution with 300 soldiers. Mrs Monroe plans a $10,000 damages suit against the Gumry hotel proprietor in Denver. Hon Dolliver’s engagement to Louise Pearsons is announced. The Iowa Soldiers and Sailors monument capstone was set with a quick, crowd-pleasing lift.
A Magnolia residence was broken into on September 1 by a suspect who appeared to know the doctor’s business. Thief stole over 1,000 in notes, 50 in cash, a gold watch and hair chain, and a robe suit. A suspicious man loafed in town for a day or two. sheriff to be given full description.
September 4 report details Michael Holleran, 17, murdered by a colored assailant after a night attack on August 15 at the Walnut Court alley near Fourth Street. Briggs died at Mercy Hospital. suspect captured after lingering injuries.
Me Carries files sixty two applications for temporary injunctions to shut every saloon in the city, notices served, Judge Thornell to hear the case. City believes the move is likely real and saloons may be closed for violating provisions of the law.
A coroner in City Astate return ed a verdict that Max Noack and Hazel Hammond died from pistol shot wounds inflicted by unknown assailants with intent to murder. Maud Hoyle is released. Separately, J. Weeks, a loan agent, was sentenced to three years in Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to embezzlement.
Injunctions placed on saloons in Council Mufts for mulet law provisions. Drilling north of Turlington reached 150 feet through sand and wet earth with seaweed shells before hitting a hard bone mass. Ivory samples suggest an ancient lake bed and a monster bone discovery. A formal investigation will follow.
Fraker a Topeka man believed drowned in the Missouri river two years ago was found near Tower Minnesota under the alias Schneil. Detectives identified and arrested him after two decades of legal fight over a $58,000 life policy. He confessed to faking his death to collect the insurance, claiming he merely feared public exposure.
A fragmented OCR note reports a tax collector dispute over a license to handle a Cavanaugh fight and cites a law about receipts, while a Civic Federation investigation reveals a quarter million dollars stolen annually via unmetered water taps in the stock yards district. The water department probes, led by Commissioner Kent, threaten broad public uproar.
Reports from Keew Quarantin Kansas City and Omaha stock yards reveal cattle shipments from Kansas City are quarantined under U S quarantine laws amid fever outbreaks in Kansas and Texas. In Brazil revolt groups in Rio Grande do Sul refuse to lay down arms threatening renewed conflict. Imperial reforms decree in the Turkish empire did not appear on the sultan’s accession anniversary prompting calls for a mixed control committee.
Taylor faces a habeas corpus action with the writ returnable on September 10. The article notes the legal move in a historical courtroom context and mentions the ongoing judicial procedure. Further specifics are not provided in the readable fragments.
The Cologne Gazette reports from St. Petersburg that Nihilism is more active in Russia now than since Czar Alexander II's death. Nihilists grow bolder after the new czar's accession as police arrest more figures and anticipate further actions.
Crum's Time Beaten as 100 yard dash world record falls to 1.4 seconds amid professional and amateur events in Heaton Havana reports cholera outbreak among Chinese ships and Honolulu. various local incidents include a knee to ankle injury from two attackers in Hackensack and an ax and pitchfork clash in Kay county. Knights Templars parade draws 750,000 spectators in Boston while Denver boiler inquiry blames long hours and inexperience. Ransom named minister to Mexico amid constitutional objections. Bulgarians assault Despot village with dynamite and fire, killing many.
State’s attorney Graham directs September grand jury to investigate alleged legislative corruption. Valley Reporter notes charges detailed in press prompt action. Bureau County grand jury indicts Delmargo Spring Valley mayor for race trouble links and arrests warrant out. fifteen others indicted as mob members.
A 1905 meat control order requires all beef for export to bear a certificate proving cattle were disease-free and sound. It also mandates labeling of horse meat and declares non inspected meat unfit for export. Exporters, vessel owners, and agents are warned that clearance will not be granted without compliance.
The September treasury statement shows August outlays at 20 million dollars more than receipts, with August deficit around 3 million. Officials expect September receipts to meet or exceed expenditures, but deficits linger. past years saw larger gaps. Separately a report on Armenian relief details Turkish obstruction at Sassoun and urgent appeals for aid.
Freer tests a teen team under toansions of the Shea Achelle Avocation Cram, setting a new world's record for a circular traverse. Earthquake shocks reported at 6am caused no damage. East New York and South Brooklyn felt the strongest rumblings, with lighter shocks in other areas. In Russia, crops suffer from drought. spring sown crops yield 72 percent above average, winter sown 61 percent.
Ex-Mayor John Hopkins of Chicago urged a major railroad strike amid widespread disruptions. George W. Howard, former American Railway Union director, backs the claim, with confirmation from Eugene V. Debs, president of the ARU.
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