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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1895
Page
2
The article humorously discusses bicycle culture and the changing roles of women, noting bicycle rights, the rise of the new woman, and social remarks about an Atlanta Exposition board. It compares American and European views, cites a marriage of notable deaf individuals, and ends with commentary on global wheat markets and fair prices for farmers.
A village farmer Mr Johnson returns home to a ground floor bedroom door left open and discovers a cow inside, described as probably astray. The remark notes the unlikely conclusion. The piece also mentions Will J McConnell, a temperance lecturer, declared insane by a Cleveland judge, illustrating a sensational aside.
The Morea, Seon Hicks, a widow and mother of three, traveled to Des Moines to meet her brother Abel Hicks and Dr C Allen of Fagle Grove. In East Des Moines a criminal operation by the doctor led to her death. The body was moved to the street, Hicks claimed she died suddenly. Coroner inquiry led to Hicks’s jailing and a warrant for Allen. Detectives traced the doctor to Woolstock, where he swallowed poison to avoid capture. He left letters from many patients and confessed guilt without naming others.
Vanauken I Troubte ncal Records. September 16. M. Vanauken found guilty of forging the official records of the board of supervisors in making any settlement with the board. There was trouble over fees received. The board noted 1 percent fees applied to clerk hire. Later the record showed 1803 erased and above fees substituted. Vanauken has long been respected in the community. The case caused a big sensation. Two years in the state penitentiary is the minimum sentence.
Anamosa Sept 15 Wigamist Curtis absconding editor of the Anamosa Call is jailed awaiting trial for bigamy in a couple of weeks. He plotted escape with two case knives sharpened into saws but is now under strict watch as tools were removed. Damages for a Victim of Savage Brutes Chester Sept 15 Otto Kruger bitten by savage dogs owned by Mrs Revenna Roberts sues for 2000 and wins 800. deeded property to her son and fled, likely to be set aside.
At a large mass meeting $41,684 of the $50,000 needed to secure the Marshalltown glucose plant was raised. The remainder was gathered by solicitors. Work on the factory will begin at once, promising world class capacity.
Shaken by an earthquake, an event described as a noiseless motion of the earth occurred around 3 a.m. during a thunderstorm. Several residents say they felt a gentle but unmistakable tremor originating from the west street area.
An Adair county farmer sues Harry Carver for alienating his wife, claiming the loss of his corn crop occurred as he spent the summer watching his wife. The petition seeks $1,000 in damages.
Edward Maples, an eight-year-old newsboy, fell beneath freight car wheels while crossing at the yard switch at the west end. A bystander, Mrs Reed, alerted the brakeman who halted the train, but Maples died from injuries spanning his left shoulder to his right side.
Oskaloosa September 14 leading furniture dealers Latter Woodruff have made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. The failure stemmed from the Star Bottling Works collapse, Woodruff being a heavy endorser. Stock is estimated at about 20,000 dollars, with hopes it will cover debts.
During a district court usury trial ex-Judge George Paine argued Iowa courts lack jurisdiction as a national bank is not amenable to state penalties. Judge Elwood sustained the objection, leaving the case unresolved with the bank’s status in question.
Sheriff Bradfield took W. E. Walch and Charles Veseel Viens to Anamosa where they will work at hard labor for fourteen months for enticing 17 year old Cora Roberts from home for the purpose of prostitution. John Clark and William Murphy received three years for burglary. On Get OF Easy.
Condensed items report bankers and brokers urged to contact Security Loan and Trust Co of Des Moines. Notes include Johnny Cram losing to Wefers in a New York dash, state fair cash receipts predicted to top 35 thousand with a 10 thousand gain, and an Iowa farmer Henry son found dead after diving into a mineral hole. Additional items describe a fatal crossing accident near Mur ray, a devastating city fire in Manning, a rattlesnake fatality at a fair, tensions over Rowe brothers case in Mexico, Harbort’s death on a train, and Clinton Street Commissioner Peek cleared of malfeasance.
Secretary Herbert has ordered the Bennington to cruise at sea to eradicate cholera spreading around Honolulu. Admiral Beardslee reported the plan, with a later dispatch expected to confirm the action. Naval medical experts state cholera spreads via food or drink, not air.
The Spectator notes the yacht race shows American design prowess with Solente and Ericsson era parallels. It credits American inventors for reshaping shipbuilding and naval thinking, while acknowledging New Yorkers’ strong showing and high calibre engineers in the trials.
The text describes a broad challenge issued by Bostox, the world’s professional 1005 champion, offering to run the winner of the amateur championship of America. It names Donovan, Bradley, Wefers, Lee as possible opponents for a $1,000 side bet with a one-yard start concessions.
Reports from New York and Brooklyn claim Mexico will recognize the Cuban insurgents as the legal government within days, based on private dispatches from Mexico City. The text glove prize fight case in Dallas proceeds, with Judge Hurst finding no Texas law against prize fights. The World's Foo Chow notes China will not execute murderers linked to missionary massacres until other demands end, warning joint British American efforts halt without a foreign fleet.
The Omaha fire and police board case is decided by Justice Post, unanimous, in favor of the new board consisting of Paul Vandervoort W J Braoten and A C Foster, affirming every point made by their attorney. The notice also states the Warrino sailing from Vancouver to Australia is cancelled and no October sailing will occur until the cholera scare abates.
Mora claim paid. Senor Dupuy de Lome delivers to Acting Secretary Adee a London fiscal draft for 1,449,000 in gold. Adee receipts the draft. Dispatch from Constantinople reports British minister awaiting fleet dispatches. Turks show great apprehension.
News from the steamer Australia reports ex-Queen Lil pardoned with most exiles free to return to Hawaii, except the Ashford brothers. In Ontario, William Stewart, tied to the Clinton jail delivery plot, has been captured. sheriff travels there to bring him back.
Lord Dunraven explains he cannot sail off New York under present conditions. Oliver Iselin and Dunraven receive a telegram offering a $5,000 international challenge cup for Defender and Valkyrie II to race off Marblehead for the Massachusetts Hay Cup. Valkyrie is being stripped for a voyage across the ocean and will not race on this side of the water again.
The London and Edinburgh Steamship Co Iona en route Leith to London caught fire near Gravesend. Five women and one child passenger and a stewardess died as others were badly burned and injured. The fire was fought with ship apparatus while passengers panicked and many clothing burned. The ladies cabin was destroyed and some bodies were found in the lamp room. The ship lies in a dock at Wapping.
Defender to be brought to Cramps shipyard for thorough examination as chief engineer Pattison arranges the visit in New York. An American imprisoned, Louis Stern of Stern Bros New York, for insulting a German official is sentenced to two weeks in prison and 60 marks fine. Port accepts powers reforms demand amid mixed reports from September 17.
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