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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1895
Page
8
A collage of curious notes and quotes from The Newton Record about bloomers on bicycles in Washington and a comment on old fashioned women. It shifts to Fahrenheit style currency figures and a critique of Chinese policy and American gunboat protection, ending with a quip on marriage age and a nod to John W. Forter.
At Specht’s Ferry on the Mississippi ten miles from here a dynamite blast during wing dam construction killed Hans Bjornstod of La Crosse Wisconsin Edward Latshaw 33 of Vieters Wisconsin Charity Latshaw 20 Latshaw 6 and Ray Latshaw 12 plus injuring Edward Hench of Lansing Iowa and Matthias of Wabash Minnesota. Tadward Latshaw a rippwarf contractor supplied quarries and lodging. a 22 caliber bullet near the shanty is blamed for the blast as a boy fired at a post.
Messrs J P Sherman and E J Walker completed their review of consent statements for saloons in Waterloo. They reported to the defendants' lawyers that the statements largely match the names on the city vote in the preceding election, and that the comparison with poll books was meticulous and accurate.
In September a second will of Susan Taylor, dated ten years earlier, appeared uncontested. The first will left all property to husband John W. Taylor. The later will, probated without contest, names Julia McConkey as beneficiary.
The Sep tion reports the marriage of Amelia Snyder daughter of a north of Sioux City farmer to William Miller a Sioux City blacksmith. She taught school last fall at North Riverside suburb where she met Miller who ran a shop there.
Fayette P. Dungan, son of Iowa’s lieutenant governor and longtime Chicago Journal staffer, died likely of heart disease in Chicago on September 11. The body to be moved to Chariton. Lightning damages Lorimor home. John Burd family escapes unharmed. Nevada strikes artesian well at 980 feet after two years of effort and obstacles.
The steamer Verne Swain, en route from Davenport to Davenport, was driven onto rocks during a storm. Sixty passengers panicked as the mate Stephen Church attempted a launch to aid the vessel. his boat capsized and he drowned. The steamer remained aground all night and reached its destination fourteen hours late.
Movitox September 11 report says burglars blew open the post office safe around 2 am. Outside door wrecked, burglars frightened away, inside intact. Tools borrowed from A J Cowell’s blacksmith shop left behind. Entry via shack window. Safe at Tom Morrison’s also opened without injury. They secured about $5 from the post office and nothing of value at Morrison’s.
Acting Secretary Reynolds advises bringing suit against the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Company of Iowa to recover lands believed to still belong to the United States. The acreage arises from grants claimed May 15 1856 and June to have been erroneously certified or patented.
Dr. George Staples a long time leading jan and surgeon of Dubuque and Iowa died after a two week illness. He served as surgeon for the Milwaukee and St. Paul Illinois Central and Chicago Burlington Northern railroads in Dubuque. His medallion was chosen for the Iowa soldiers monument.
Eva Cherry, one of the Cherry sisters, faced Justice Whitam on a charge of threatening to kill neighbor J A Rose. Testimony showed she intended to shoot Rose. the case was dismissed. Family troubles cited as cause of despondency. An earlier report notes a woman found dead by poisoning in town, aged about 40, leaves two children, with ties severed and pillow-top evidence.
A sensational pretrial report cites a defense source claiming a strong alibi and witnesses to show Theodore Durrant did not commit murder. It names multiple implicated parties and asserts a second man was present at the scene with the victim’s entry, shaping the defense’s approach.
A Shanghai cablegram reports Kan Suh rebellion growing strong with insurgents forming an army and capturing eleven cities. The government seeks aid from Russia and United States Consul Sheridan P Read of Tien Tsin is named to investigate destruction of missionary property during the Cheng Ta riot. Other American officials to join include Commander Francis M Harber and an unnamed missionary.
A News dispatch from Kars reports Kemaks district surrounded by Turkish troops led by Zeki Pasha. Rebels are said to be sackings and 3000 people suffered cruel treatment amid a feared anti Christian plot by Turkish officials to slaughter Christians if reforms fail. Consul Hampson reportedly named as first victim.
Light frost reported in Greene county on the 7th. Vernon Tuttle, ex Des Moines resident, killed at Sedalia Missouri. Amerrican star attracts crowds at Des Moines. state fair praised as best in years. Conductor Dimmick of Chicago Great Western killed at Oelwein after leaping from lumber car. home at Dubuque. Lee Johnson, 12, wounded in hunting accident near Eagle Grove. injury not necessarily fatal. Highland Park College term opened September 3. large attendance and strong conditions. Clinton police capture three crooks tied to Davenport jewelry theft. suspects Herman Finie RF Shelby and Harry Morgan. Nellie Fuller of Creston reportedly took morphine in personal crisis. seeks recovery.
A circulated report states the Omaha fire and police bill has been approved by the supreme court and a formal opinion will be issued soon. The decision could replace the existing commissioners with appointees named by Attorney General Chueh, reshaping Omaha police affairs.
Valkyrie struck Defender fifteen seconds before the start as Valkyrie s main boom hit the Defender s mast causing topmast damage. Defender protested but continued race and finished forty six seconds behind. Race timing indicates start at 11 00 13 and end time uncertain.
Reported interview states the Alliance was close to shore when the Conde de Venadito fired, with Captain Crossman vowing to cause a row upon return to the United States. Senor Maragua cites witnesses claiming contraband shipments aboard the Alliance. Madrid government alerted and Spanish press denounces U.S. ultimatum amid tensions. Havana dispatch claims insurgents capture Prime Minister city with 14,000 fighters.
Ottawa Kansas suffers total destruction of many buildings as a devastating storm from the northwest hits on September 10. Most structures in town incur damage though casualties appear minimal. Wind and rain ruin stock, with several other towns sustaining heavy damage as commerce and homes are affected.
Reports detail a range of events from a Cuban massacre by Spanish troops to a mob lynching in Tennessee after a woman is assaulted. Dispatches mention U S inquiries into Cheng Tu outrages and possible reforms, plus dogged coverage of political and military shifts abroad.
Dispatches from Santa Clara Cuba describe a dire situation with provisions scarce and women and children dying of starvation as many citizens have joined insurgents. Separate notice from New York cites John V. Cram possibly missing the international games after injuring his leg during a Labor Day 100 yard race.
Fire found by timbermen in the Osceola zopper mine at the thirty-eighth level in Hoventos Michigan. Miners rush to the shaft and reach the surface with alarm. Thirty miners believed trapped with families gathered in despair as smoke fills every shaft and hope fades.
British French Russian agents report the Porte outlines direct dealings with the Turkish committee of control for reforms in Armenia. No Christian chiefs will be named, though some officials will be selected by population. Christians to join gendarmerie. Mudirs by elders councils. rural police to be created. Persecution has reduced Christian numbers, leaving Muslims in most districts.
Defender defeats Valkyrie IMT in a dramatic early America’s Cup race before a crowd of twenty thousand off Sandy Hook. Defender led by late surges after Valkyrie briefly commanded the lead, finishing two miles ahead as wind shifted and the time finalization showed Defender at 4 59 55 with Valkyrie at 6 84.
The special committee chair Dr. Moyer presented its final report to the full investigating body. It attributes most abuses to politics, commends the current management, and notes insufficient proof for charges against Contractor Keeic. The report supports present administration.
In Lemont on September 1 two score Chicago sheriffs arrested city officials and many women from local dives amid malfeasance and bribe charges. Seventy five inmates were sent to Chicago on a special train. several released on bond. Drainage works tied to the case.
September 11 report from Galesburg Illinois notes Kier Hardie facing fierce opposition from Methodist ministers after defending Chicago anarchists as pioneers of a new faith. The clash prompted Hardie to sit down as ministers denounced his talk.
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