22 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Sioux Valley News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1895
Page
1
City ministers denounce the muffled law and lax enforcement as prohibitionists push for repeal at next legislature. Rumors say an onslaught against the law was attempted recently, with opposition from some women attendees.
In Cedar Rapids Indiana, George Noble, former alderman and ex-chairman of the Republican city committee, ended a four day drunken spree by firing at his wife. He was held to the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to kill as his wife and daughter intervened. Nearby, fireman Charles Campbell fell from the Northwest Overland Express near the city and died instantly.
Ex congressman Calamity Weller faced a civil suit over a hay fire caused by a railroad strike failure. The court ruled against Weller, awarding the insurer the amount paid, with the case proceeding to the supreme court for review.
Philadelphia police pursue James Gentry after he shot and killed Madse Yorke, a soubrette in The Hageage Check company, at the Zeisse hotel. Descriptions broadcast to nearby cities yield no sighting by noon. Authorities consider he may have drowned or harmed himself, while Yorke’s family arrives to claim her body.
A blaze at the Asbury M E hospital on Sixth Street and Ninth Avenue South began around 11 am and spread quickly. Patients were moved to St Barnabas hospital and nearby homes. by 11 50 am the roof was burned out but fire control was achieved. damages estimated at 310000.
Washington dispatch reports no vote will be taken on Mr. Jones's bill for unrestricted silver coinage after White House talks with Brice and Vilas and a vow by Vilas to lead filibuster if needed. Senate held off to consider unfinished business as discussions continued this morning. presidential nominations also moved forward with a slate including L. Ross of California.
Local press reports a disputed Whittier romance with Miss Downing of Hampton and notes the poet’s wartime seclusion after plans to wed. The piece recounts separation, a returned pledge, rumors of a failed liaison, and a published response poem by Whittier seeking forgiveness and blessing as they part.
A powder and gasoline bomb was hurled into the room where farmer Sel Litton slept at his Lineville residence. Litton escaped by leaping from bed and extinguishing flames. he was badly burned. A suspect who robbed Litton’s house years earlier and was jailed for the crime is thought tied to the attack. The search for tim yielded no trace.
Minneapolis reports Monday in the Hayward trial. Maggie Wachter testifies strongly, labeling Blixt a schemer and challenging Adry. Cross examination fails to shake her. defense aims to prove an alibi as three boarders place Hayward in the dining room at 7 10 PM the evening of the murder while other witnesses tell diverging accounts. Weather and testimony mix with routines as the case unfolds.
Narratives swirl around Zella's home as husband Mer Lethe denounces wife and daughter amid claims of insurance funds misused. Mrs Weatherbee and Mrs Lyte accuse each other. Frank Moore asked to watch the husband who allegedly sought to kill Weatherbee. Violence reportedly occurred as Mrs Lyte intervened to protect Weatherbee.
National Council of Women meeting at Metzerett music hall opened with President May Sewall presiding at 7 oclock. Mrs Wardwell of Topeka and Mrs Jorns of Pennsylvania spoke brief addresses. Amelia Quinter of Philadelphia named representative of the Woman’s National Indian association. Minnie Louise of New York read an elaborate paper on women’s influence in religious life.
President McBride of the American Federation of Labor returns home to prepare for a lengthy leave of absence. He plans to visit Hot Springs or a similar resort within three months after a bout of throat pain and smoking-related illness. Medical advice urges rest and treatment.
Washington reports the delay of La Gasgnogne due to a disabled engine cylinder, prompting Navy engineers to compare with the San Francisco era repairs aboard the Bepningtor. The piece notes frequent cylinder failures and contrasts US ship practices with past events, including speed runs and repairs.
A fragmentary report describes a celebrated German goldsmith centerpiece, once seen by Emperor Frederick III as crown prince. Ownership shifts from Merkel to Rothschilds, with bequest to Paris and London houses. Debate grows on export prohibitions requiring government permission.
Julia Tybor sues the Indianapolis Journal in federal court for 25000 dollars claiming a December 1 criticism libeled her. The passage accuses her of misreading in public and questions her talents, urging the court to clarify the meaning of an alleged insulting phrase.
Senator Pelter secured a favorable report backing a bill to sink artesian wells in South Dakota Nebraska Kansas with a 300000 federal appropriation to fund 100000 per state. The secretary of agriculture and state irrigation engineers would locate dry lake beds acquire limited land and purchase up to five well outfits per state for rapid development of reservoirs and water supplies.
New York February 19 Westminster Kennel Club opened its nineteenth annual dog show at Madison Square Garden. Entries include St Bernards Newfoundlands pugs Great Danes Russian wolfhounds greyhounds poodles deerhounds foxhounds setters whippets Italian greyhounds English sheepdogs Boston terriers and more. The event runs six days with extensive prize offerings and diverse breeds on display.
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