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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1895
Page
1
London dispatch from Shanghai says two hundred persons connected with English French and American missions at Chengtu have reportedly been killed none spared. Telegrams intercepted by the government aim to hide the massacre as a French gunboat heads toward Wuan Chang to investigate.
Four workmen died in the Alpine tunnel in Colorado as an engine entered to siphon water. Poor ventilation and smoke filled air. rescuers could not reach the victims for hours. Remains were moved to town as a special train carried relatives to the tunnel.
Washington dispatch notes Secretary Olney will take oath and gradually assume foreign policy tasks while settling pending justice department business. He has studied major questions on Venezuela, Nicaragua, Behring Sea, and Spain related matters, with preparations for the new role underway.
Officials report that Merton was summarily removed after months of inquiry into letters of highly improper character he wrote to parties in his vast state during both his former and present terms. The department verified the accusations and ordered the dismissal.
A New York weekly trade review notes sustained gains across sectors despite earlier downturns two years ago. Employment and wages rise, boosting consumption and money demand while crop prospects question sustenance of growth. Wheat volatility and cotton yield forecasts mix with iron price hikes and wage demands in Pittsburgh. US failures fall from last year, Canada shows similar drop.
Constantinople reports that Turkey’s answer to Britain France and Russia on reforms in Armenia was unsatisfactory. Envoys will refer the matter to their governments. Powers demand a high commissioner for Armenia, general amnesty, revision of judgments, and Christian or Muslim governors under central oversight. Taxes to be collected locally with funds sent to Constantinople for reform costs.
A man claiming to be James B. Leley, an ex-employee of the Carson mint, is jailed after U S Marshal Stankard arrested him in Wickensburg, thirty miles from Phoenix, under Denver Secret Service direction. He had been working as a railroad laborer for three weeks and was known as James S McNichol. The story notes intrigue around Central American federation plans, and mentions Dr Norace Gurman, the Nicaraguan minister, commenting on federation feasibility. Travelers' Protective Association set next convention for May 1 to July 1, 1396, with Terre Haute named as site. Lee had no opponent for president.
Prof Bute chief of the British educational bureau in India and husband of a Hindoo princess jumped overboard from the City of Topeka a few miles north of Queen Charlotte sound and was drowned though the body was recovered.
The president removed Merton, auditor in the treasury for the Navy department, from his post in a Washington special. The Maine native faced removal amid unspecified difficulties, with the action signaling a notable shift in naval administration.
Ambiguous lines report life in Formosa under revolutionary pressure with claims of a collapse. President Tang allegedly escaped while Chinese forces in the north face Japanese advancement, described as Meorianized near the front.
Seventeen survivors of the ill fated Colima arrived in port in San Francisco to a crowd of anxious friends. Passengers and crew listed along with those landed at Mazatlan. Survivors bore injuries and weakness from the hours of terror and fear as they stepped ashore to mixed joy and sorrow.
Madrid reports Captain General Martinez de Campos urged six battalions amid insurgent landings and disturbances in Santa Clara. cabinet chooses to dispatch ten battalions. Chamber Republicans push a motion but it is rejected 182 to 19. General Prima Rivera, wounded by Capt. Clavano, shows clear improvement.
Reports describe Japanese occupation of Formosa with minimal garrison losses. The Cai ne se steamer detainment led to the ex-governor and ex-president Tung Ching attempting escape, triggering shelling. A German gunboat fired on shore fortifications, causing native forces to desert and fortifications to fall silent. About 103 natives were reported killed by the bombardment.
In Ballater near Balmoral a revolver reckless firing stalled the queen's stop. A young man arrested possessed a paper dressed to the queen and letters to Mr Gladstone and Mr Vanderbilt, aiming to marry the latter's daughter. A doctor deemed him insane.
In Pana NL Jehan Beck, a farmer near Herrick, became intoxicated and fought locals wounding three seriously. Chief Thomas Adams arrested Beck after a struggle in which Beck stabbed Adams in the neck and breast. Adams held on, captured Beck, and Beck is jailed. Adams's injuries are serious with no expectation of recovery per physicians.
Washington special notes blanks prepared at the treasury for refund claims on income tax. Refunds issued under revised statutes allow the commissioner of internal revenue on appeal to reimburse all taxes erroneously or illegally collected. Every dollar repaid to the original collectors. Rothschilds Get the Bondes London special says Curtis and Logan Carlisle signed bonds for delivery to the Rothschilds syndicate.
A mining accident at a river mine near Bismarck Missouri trapped three workers. Officials report two men died and a fourth was severely injured. Rescue operations are underway as authorities investigate the cause of the cave in.
The article reports Hull an electrician of Marshalltown who shot his wife accidentally at 3 a.m. on Thursday. she died four hours later. The piece notes her nervous condition, her waking her husband thrice for burglar fears, and Hull's remorse. Also covered are seventeen-year locust reports in Polk County, courtish actions, rail traffic issues, coal price cuts in Des Moines, and assorted Iowa incidents and notes.
A Darport coroner post mortem found Alan Bohnhof died Friday from malignant diphtheria. Charles A. Owen, Christian Science doctor in charge, was arrested for failing to report the case for quarantine. He claimed ignorance of the illness, a defense critics say endangered many nearby families.
The successful benefit concert raised about $40 for Linnie Hague Wood. Linnie attended with her teacher Mrs. Donald and Mr. Murphy and gave an impressive exhibition of skills learned without sight hearing or speech. The event highlights Tona’s commitment to ensuring full instruction for the naturally bright child.
A Melbourne area farmer C Luthie ended his life by shooting himself after remorse over his sister’s death, which followed a quarrel and her leaving home after care of the household. A few months earlier a car accident killed his sister. authorities note remorse as a driving cause.
A recap of scattered Iowa items reports Davenport urging a two little booming approach for growth. Algona raises 300 dollars for Fourth of July celebrations. A fatal self infliction by John Keppert in Dyersville is noted along with other local incidents.
The Mason ic Grand Lodge meeting in Marshalltown drew large attendance from over four lodges. George W. Ball Iowa City was chosen Grand Worshipful Master and Theodore Parvin of Des Moines re elected Grand Secretary. A Jerusalem gavel gift highlighted the session while reports and routine work dominated. Separately, a Peculiar Pension Case sees United States District Attorney Fuller sue Catharine A. Davis Greene of Winterset to recover pension funds after proving a forged divorce and a remaining legal wife. Other items report an Excursion train melee near Des Moines, a San Francisco case linking two Iowans, insurance company plans to go out of business, a shooting in Connell Blais, a pardon denial for George M. Vare, Fourth of July plans at Barie Creek, a Clinton drowning involving a boy and sister, a priest drowning near McGregor, a farmer killed by a train near Kinnell, a reform school inmate drowning, and Republican nominations at Butler County.
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