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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1894
Page
2
A collage of quotations on language folly market chaos and travel gadgets from the era. discusses misprints in New York papers a mishap in the Chicago grain pit a Newport party and oddities like a loud speaking telephone and a solar meter for navigators. mentions a Cincinnati jury case and a bicycle theft recovered by a rider.
Ex Governor of Iowa Kirkwood dies at 1:15 PM after years in feeble health. Born 1813 in Maryland, he was admitted to the bar in 1843 and served as Iowa’s governor 1861–62, later U.S. senator 1877–85, and a cabinet member under Garfield. Funeral services held with lengthy addresses. public business suspended.
In New Hambrox on September 1 the Lawler Illinois postmaster is under investigation for accounting gaps. The money order account is $180 behind and the postal account $39 short. Funds were corrected by the Woodsmen and sent to the Dubuque postal depository. Former postmaster Clary, who served a prior term, is said to have neglected duties and may have borrowed stamps. Warrants reportedly issued for his arrest.
Fire partially destroys the Dry Goods store in Cedar Falls with dry goods stock damage estimated between twelve thousand and fifteen thousand dollars. Insurance coverage listed includes Home of New York Continental Pacific of New York Insurance Company of North America and others.
In Cuuxtox on September 5 a Chicago Burlington and Northern train hit Mrs Thomas McEnry and her six year old son while crossing a Johnson Creek bridge after fishing. The two were instantly killed. The rest of the family escaped and were unharmed.
A passenger train on the Gre line was wrecked between Berlin and Rein beck near Des Moines Sept 4 after colliding with a herd of cattle. The locomotive turned over, several trainmen and passengers were injured, a Minnesota traveler among the worst off. Officials offered few details.
Sioux City officials opened discussions on charges against Police Chief Young amid long standing opposition and rumors of police department mismanagement. Witnesses cited unpaid fines by prostitutes and alleged crookedness while labor unions pressed for his removal over remarks. The council had not yet reached a decision.
A. A. Dickerson was sentenced to six years in the Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to fraudulent banking. The court asked if he had anything to say. his attorney read a lengthy statement describing his bank connections and accusing Mr. J. C. Vetzer of causing the bank's failure.
Mason City reports Dows nearly wiped out by a fire that destroyed two business blocks and much of the residences. Fire companies from Towa and Clarion responded but could not prevent the damage. Losses estimated around $100,000.
A Dubuque district suit sees Lesure Lumber vs Mutual Fire Insurance over unpaid property losses after a June lumber fire. Arrests target Conrad Reister in Missouri, linked to prior bank thefts in Ottumwa Fairfield and Keosauqua. Postmaster Berman’s embezzlement charge follows a $1300 shortage. Various local tales cover a curiosity exhibit at Anamosa, a stray sow nursing newborn kittens, a Waverly man’s debt scheme, a cart accident near Churdan, and a fatal corn fodder injury near Laurel.
Reports from the recent multi day forest conflagration estimate nearly four hundred deaths across Hinckley Hincksey Pokegama Sandstone and surrounding areas. More than 500 homeless in Pine City Duluth and Superior, with total losses ranging from three to five million dollars. Rescue efforts continue as searchers recover bodies and identify victims amid widespread devastation.
Six black men were captured near Keyville and chained for transport to Willington after a wave of arson and intimidation. A mob of about fifty men halted the wagon around midnight and killed the prisoners in cold blood. Authorities were unable to identify the attackers.
Gen N P Banks, aged hero and statesman, died at his home on Main Street in Wartham Massachusetts at 8 o clock yesterday morning after a period of illness that began Thursday night. The veteran figure, long a prominent public servant, passed away in his residence with family by his side. His death marks the end of a storied career spanning military and political leadership.
After defense testimony in the conspiracy charge against Governor Waite, United States Commissioner Hinsdale ruled Waite not guilty and discharged him. Fire and police board members Mullins Armstrong and Dwyer were held to the grand jury in 500 each.
In Chicago, Peter Jackson doubts the Sioux City Athletic Club’s legitimacy and leadership. He says no responsible head is identified, and a New York visit left him unsatisfied with Corbett’s stance. Jackson warns he will not withdraw stakes and may fight if a credible club offers real business within a year or two.
The report from the First National Bank states the crops in western Kansas and Nebraska will suffer severe losses while price figures indicate producers may still earn more money than in typical years, implying farmers can withstand the downturn.
Rue Cure and Hon Levin issue an open letter to New York Republicans stressing the importance of the state clerk position. They pledge to serve with fidelity, public trust, and to uphold their duties if called to fill the office.
The decree cancels the reciprocity pact between U S states and Cuba, to take effect when tariffs are applied, as talks for a new U S Spanish colonial treaty progress. News from Managua notes Nicaragua banishes British Vice Consul Hatch and nine others, with U S Minister Baker protesting and seeking due process. Harness horse Robert J. crowned king after Geers’s record mile at Ft Wayne, while Gresham vows U S action to protect Americans.
The Des Moines Des Moines Populist state convention opened at 10 00 with Rev Allen Clark offering prayer Temporary chairman was W I Robb of Creston and J B Anderson of Winnebago and Geo B Lang of Des Moines presiding Delegates debated resolutions and adopted a platform calling for free coinage direct legislation by people and broader political reforms The ticket selected included Aaron Brown for Treasurer and C C Polk J E Anderson for Supreme Court Justices A W C Weeks and Shea were named on the ticket The convention adjourned sine die after approving the platform and program for the party's aims
On Sept 4 in New York City an elderly widow, Mrs Johann Hoffmann, 56, was killed in her East Sixth Street home. Carl Feigenbahn, a German laborer staying with her, was arrested after the fatal stabbing in her front room. The motive remains unknown as investigators note bloody evidence but no confession.
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