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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1896
Page
2
The Newton Record notes a blend of political talk and sensational crime. It references campaign openness, gender participation in politics, rail travel changes, a duel at Narragansett, outlaw Bin Doolin’s death, and Jessie Findlay’s violent record with bail set at ten thousand dollars.
Des Moines reports Iowa corn is badly damaged by frost with early forecasts dropping from 300 000 000 bushels to well below average. Weather bureau estimates rely on scattered reports across counties. hog market impact may follow due to tighter supply. Political events nearby note A B Forats and Burlington Democrats plan October 5 rallies with anticipated visitors and speeches. Groundwork for a state celebration proceeds, while in Danse Monsixe a man tried to abduct his daughter, shot Marshal Finley, and escaped.
A fourteen year old private institution failed amid asset realization. It reported assets of 25 000 and liabilities of 00 008. Rumor says it will repay dollar for dollar in How's Atlantic. Canning Company shipped 14 200 cases of canned corn and peas to San Francisco. A ferryman on the river died after a horse accident. A farmer near here hanged himself. A Lorimer store was broken into, goods valued at 50 to 60 stolen. Brigadier Generalship of the Iowa National Guard remains contested with Col A Guest confirmed. Ex-Adjutant Prime plans to challenge him.
Register Evans of O'Brien and Dickinson counties decided three land cases: Max Thorman Marion Aohn F and J Brett vs John Meisterling and Jo Langenhorst vs Y P Holm. Each involved 169 acres and ruled that cons ponsers may enter land from the government by right of preference.
The Henshaw jury, twelve men, failed to reach a verdict after fifteen and a half hours in the state case against George Shaw, indicted for manslaughter for the attack on Farmer Chapin. The article notes Dewald and Stevenson among others and mentions a shooting incident connected to the proceedings.
A rundown of local incidents includes a drowning near Crest Creek where a man was washed from banks and saved only narrowly, a fatal hit on a farmer near Lost Nation found on a railroad track, and a braiding hair theft on Grace Griffin. Also noted is a major bank assignment in Winton, a no-liability ruling near Cedar Rapids, a second degree murder verdict in Clarinda, and various assaults and suicides affecting residents of nearby towns.
A Cuban report to Japan alleges Weyler and troops avoid combat to protect contracts and gain promotions. It claims army leadership suppresses citizens, with suspected defeats used to justify promotions while European powers prefer continuing massacres at Constantinople. The note discusses Britain’s role and Russia’s influence in the regional crisis.
Havana reports a mixed force of seventy five Havana volunteers and twelve regulars, trapped by five hundred rebels commanded by Castille and Delgado. The defenders held, aided by reinforcements, with insurgent losses listed at 100. Spanish losses claimed 31 killed and five wounded but believed higher.
Report notes ministers to expel Sir John Willoughby and others from the army register by absolute authority. Corbett and Sharkey due to fight in Mechanicsville Pavilion under Eureka Athletic Club auspices. Detective Sergeant McNaught arrests Fitzsimmons at Barthgldi hotel for arranging a prize fight. Also highlights a hypnotic blessing scene and a shopkeeper conversation about kid gloves with a growing boy.
Leprosy case reported in New York as Frederick Fleming a 40 year old baker was moved from Bellevue to Willard Parker and to a leper colony on North Brother Island. The report also notes a disastrous August 26 city fire and floods with heavy losses.
A violent clash in Leadville Colorado follows a miners strike attacking the Coronado and Emmet mines. At least five men dead or dying, many homes burned, several others wounded, as rifle fire and explosions drove workers from shaft houses and surrounding residences. The strike, begun June 19, sparks fear of further conflict and possible federal troop involvement.
A St James Gazette lead argues for a united peace alliance among England United States and other powers to suppress Turkish tyranny and resist Russian influence. Italy reportedly ready to join. The piece envisions banners of unity in the Bosphorus and a new balance of European power under British inspiration.
The report details a new plotted effort in the Philippines to seize the headquarters and kill Captain General Blanco. A hundred suspects are held, with ten clashes between Spanish forces and rebels yielding heavy rebel losses. In Lamion Island natives killed a local official.
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