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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1894
Page
6
A fragmented column mocks current events from voyages to the China steamer record and Harvard elms, notes on the cuposa musca, and a Boston librarian mishap. It comments on American culture, science speculation, and a moralisitic take on athlete William Day while touching on insects and ethnology.
The article surveys lingering medieval fiscal restraints in Spain noting a levy called Tholo created to fund crusades. Its proceeds now fund church repairs clergy stipends and related costs, illustrating slow progress in reform.
In Marshall county courts on Sept 12 the state introduces W B Darrow a Chicago wig maker who identifies hair from Anna Weise as belonging to Mrs Bennett. The defense fails to weaken the testimony and the presence of Mrs Hennett at the scene is tied to the circumstantial case, renewing strong interest.
A farmer near Delmar in Clinton County reports that an elderly neighbor, Mr Hill, began reading the Bible and concluded that one must work to eat. He then refused all food, believing the Lord commanded him not to eat, and slowly starved himself. The distressed family and community note his fragile condition.
Sixteen years ago a man lost both feet after a train accident and lived with cork feet. He endured ongoing nerve pain as scar tissue heated and worsened. Three inches were removed from the right, one inch from the left. Gardner is senior member of the Milan oaire lumber firm Gardner Batehelder Wells.
Roy Taker, a disabled boy aged years, son of Henry Maker, resident north of Trooklyn, drowned in a slough well while with his grandfather watering cattle. They fell in. rescue came too late and the boy died.
Independence reports Frank Roads, 18, died after a hunting trip accident. Returning to a wagon he pulled a gun from the wagon and it discharged, the shot entering a leg above the knee and glancing upward into the bowels. He died within hours.
Dunove Sept. 10 Charles Marlowe and James Canty about 25 lb were brought before Federal Judge Hibbs for burglarizing the Miles post office. They were captured by Postmaster Kurtz and assistants while breaking the case. They were committed for trial.
George Kunzel aged 61 killed himself by shooting. He was a father of four with children in Chicago and Trenton Mo. The act was prompted by over-indulgence in strong drink and occurred in Custos on September 12.
A heavy frost swept Des Moines area last night with clear skies and cold temperatures. Damage estimates await assessment as the frost effects remain uncertain. saloon injunction cases delayed to September or November term per attorney agreement.
ExprAxpr Sept 11 reports a fatal shooting in the county near Center. T P Edgerton shot Willie Sandy during a melon patch visit. the boy, among others, was chased with a gun and may die. Edgerton, an old settler, is bonded at 2000 for a preliminary hearing.
The planned laying of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument corner stone proceeded after rain ceased at 1 pm. Governor Jackson presided, with Col. Henderson ex Senator Harlan and others in attendance, followed by Masonic rites and a prayer by Rev. Cozier.
Warrants served on Governor Stone Treasurer Evans and Auth or Stone for issuing 200 000 warrants alleged to resemble United States currency. Wife Liam J Burns special agent filed affidavits. they posted $1 000 recognizance each and waived examination at commissioner L B Mosely. Officials expected action but remained calm and hopeful for a favorable outcome.
Speyer agent Wedderburn of the agricultural department reports that 15 percent of food drugs and liquor are adulterated with 2 percent injurious to health. He cites national losses of about $1 billion from adulteration and $135000 in debanal cost. He urges a federal law to curb interstate shipments of misbranded poisonous foods and drugs.
Baxcon wins Maine governor’s race by over 37 000 votes the largest GOP majority in state history. Republicans carry all counties and anticipate a 125 seat legislature. Reed Maine congressmen Dingley Milligan and Houtelle win majorities. Reed vows 1896 presidential bid. Manley predicts New England solid for Reed.
In Denver Sept 9 women played an active role in Republican primaries selecting delegates to the county convention and state convention in league with the Business Men's League. They say no major victory against the machine was won and allege the county committee seeks to unseat regularly elected delegates. Warrants are sworn for several judges and committeemen charged with fraud.
Representatives of Corbett signed articles for a prize fight with Jackson near Sioux City in May or June. Jackson’s representative claimed lack of authorization. Lord of Sioux City went to Chicago to confirm Jackson’s participation.
Final returns from Verm shows Republican majority of 20310 and plurality 28356, with GOP gain 9274 and Democratic loss 4963. Senate remains Republican unit. House tally 233 Republicans 9 Democrats 1 Populist. Badly mixed Oklahoma Territory line notes law chaos on divorces since 1893.
Reports note a killing frost in northeastern Nebraska on the 11th and list political moves across New Hampshire Vermont and Mississippi. Included are Charles A. Busiel as NH governor nominee and a Vermont result carrying a large majority. Also referenced are imperial remarks in Koenigsberg and various U.S. political maneuvers surrounding silver policy and party realignments. Also mentions Japanese activity near Port Arthur and a horse race in Indianapolis.
Delegates at Fort Denven discuss the majority report from the irrigation congress resolutions committee. It urges repeal of the desert land law, withdrawal of lands from settlement for catchment areas pasturage and timber, and state ownership of surplus timber proceeds for reclamation and construction.
Amity College president T. J. Ke D. D. of Springs Iowa reports a professor vanished after morning errands on August 24 1891. Initial notes imply derangement, with a reward of 100 dollars offered for her return. Several fragments mention correspondence and public notices, including promotional items and literary notes.
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