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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1894
Page
18
A garbled miscellany links court suits over a lost engagement ring, odd purchases in Philadelphia parks, tariff debates, Hawaii's exiles, and Parisian claims. It notes New Orleans street franchises flipping at profit, imagined forest clearings to prevent disasters, Dutch city cleanliness, a danger-laden Arctic pursuit, a snoring divorce cure, and a vain appraisal of public figures and officials amid a collage of opinions.
Sept 20 report from Lowa City notes a trust created by the late governor through his widow Jane Kirkwood. The trust provides $1,000 yearly income and all estate assets to the widow for five years, after which principal and remaining balance revert to the State University, under Citizens' Company management. The will names A E Swish and others and references no further duties.
A white man killed a Black man in a Septembers assault near Katoosa. The shooter’s identity is Lewis, and an armed mob plans to seize the suspect from jail. Nearby, a Milwaukee road wreck injures several as ten cars derail and an engineer speeds into a downhill collision near Humphrey.
Court records show pleas and dispositions as a fine of one hundred dollars issued for gambling and other offenses. Names include James McElahney John McMate James McHate Frank Fra Hart Dave Killeen Julius Overanderson and others for assault breaking and entering and related crimes.
OWA Patent Office reports three hundred fourteen US patents issued this week with nine for Iowa and for Nebraska, five for Missouri and none for Illinois. It notes an allowed patent for David Lennox of Lennox Machine Co Marshalltown for beveling boiler iron and heavy metal plates, and an allowed patent for Schneckloth of Holstein for a neck covering to connect with a hat and coat to protect from dust.
Burris, Sept. 25. Will M. Burris, an electrician at the city electric light works, was instantly killed. He attempted a short circuit while near machinery and received the full current of 1,800 volts.
The post office was broken into during the night. The back door was pried open and the safe drilled, but only about 82 in the safe was taken. No stamps or valuables were stolen, suggesting a professional crew committed the act.
Central Committee fills vacancies by slate including John Whittie W Parker and T North Bert Benham of Muse railroad Keokuk el F Ward Primghar Parke Three Persons Die in Runaway Deaths reported as a wagon team collided with their vehicle. Norton case involves saloonkeeper and judge sustains demurrer. County boards investigate printing bills with Tribune overcharges totaling 2441.47. Des Moines notices for doctors, lawyers, and loans appear. District court grants absolute divorce for Mrs Mary F Shaffer against J R Shaffer.
scattered reports describe a large underground cave near Whitewater with a shaft depth over twenty feet and walls caved in. water leaks into the opening while residents flee in alarm. authorities weigh theories of underground water, faulting, or gas, with several sites eight miles apart and workers drilling nearby.
In a Sept bank robbery near Sterling Illinois a masked man tied up the cashier Milstead and demanded cash. Conklin fled with the money but was pursued after firing at a pursuer Nightswande who wore a coat bullet struck his coat. A citizen returned fire and the bandit surrendered after a confrontation. The money was recovered.
The committee canvassed the vote after decertifying claims of fraud and decided Owens won the nomination. Proceedings outline powers to declare a primary result free from external influence. Owens accepted the outcome rather than contesting, avoiding a protracted dispute over a Republican candidate.
Ex queen seeks $200,000 in damages against the U S government. H A Wikmann traveled from Honolulu to San Francisco to press the suit, alleging the overthrow was caused by United States Minister Stevens. cholera rages in Russia and a fire at Bosseski destroys schooners with many inmates ill and unable to escape.
A report notes Governor of Alabama issued a warrant similar in size and color to U S currency. One bill was shown to former U S Attorney General Stanbury, who issued a long opinion stating no law violation in the issue.
The Hig Government Telescopes will be used for original research as naval observatory instruments shift to scientific work under navy direction. Secretary Herbert informs Prof. Wi Harkness the naval observatory will be reorganized with Prof. Hardle as director in charge of astronomical work. In Shanghai, Japanese troops rush to Hiroshima with transports, while relief for western farmers faces delays and hunger grows amid calls to revive the old relief commission.
The bulletin recounts wage strife with merchants blaming operators, a Kentucky campaign dispute linked to Breckinridge, and interior bids to feed Sioux Indians at Crow Creek Agency. It notes wheat bids above a dollar a bushel for milling and Madagascar reports hinting at a pending war as Hovas mobilize against France to protect citizens and commerce.
The storm tore through multiple counties causing widespread destruction. Dozens killed or injured as homes, farms, and a suspension bridge were wrecked from Minn to Algona, with losses estimated up to a million dollars.
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