15 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
1
A garbled patchwork of quotes and observations mocks wealth, philanthropy, and public figures. It weaves references to Rockefeller, Dr Wiley, King Edward, and Erasmus-like musings on fashion and conservation, mixing snippets about Russia wheat, Joseph in Egypt, and a derailed note on civic life and personal virtue.
A commission chaired by Governor Hughes heard testimony in New York on employers liability for workmen injuries. Speakers urged fairer, broader compensation similar to universal schemes in England. The current law shifts costs to labor. proposals advocate industry wide funding and constitutional challenges to old common law doctrines.
A fragmented reminiscence features Zoe Anderson Norris, editor of the East Side magazine, describing her home on a tenement rooftop with a view of the Court of a Hundred Windows. The piece recalls East Side women’s stories, wartime ethics, and an editor’s reflection on life, writing, and audience.
A southbound Rock Island passenger train collided head on with a freight near Garrison east of Vinton on a sharp curve. Twenty six people were injured, eight sent to Cedar Rapids hospital. William Lahue listed as not severely hurt. Blame placed on operator at Garrison or Cedar Rapids for orders to hold the train.
A noon Thursday blaze gutted the Scroggs elevator at Hawarden and damaged mill stock from G H Queal Lumber and 1 000 sacks of flour at Finney mill. Total loss about 10 000 with 3 300 on the elevator and 2 500 on yard stock plus 3 500 at Finnes mill. Insurance largely covers losses. Fire checked at 1 39. Cause believed sparks from Northwestern switch engine in yards.
The Commercial Club of Denison launches a river to river good roads campaign with a committee to work with western counties. Leaders Mayor Trolting, Dr. Philbrynk, and Pontmarn Foow push for regional harmony and broader road advertising to spur travel and trade.
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a farm near Green Mountain Bungay. Inside a smoking ruin the body of Halicemte was found with a gunshot wound to the head. A note claimed he was tired of life. Holigemh Videlas stated the man, 74, had been despondent due to failing health.
A blaze struck the Bijou theater at Tatagag shortly after midnight Friday two hours after the audience left. The fire caused about 10000 dollars in losses, with the Du buque Opera House company owning the property. Harker Epcksley Weing, president, stated the attraction will be rebuilt.
Promoters of the Des Moines and city interurban lure officials with inducements to alter the line’s route. Carroll and Chan Bay reportedly back a shift, with Wie using stock papers for an $8,000 stake and the company seeking $27,500 from Carroll. The plan aims to influence promoters to approve the change.
A Mason couple held a double ceremony on Monday afternoon attended by a large crowd. The funeral was simple and held at the church with the family mourning. Dewigon died Saturday night, less than two days after her husband, as the mayor issued a proclamation related to city duties. Denisan led the procession as a key witness in the event.
The council of Charles City approved the franchise for the Charles City Western railway on Monday night and plans to operate the line from Charles City through Marble River. Negotiations are set to continue with the contractor as work progresses toward construction.
The Bes Moites Capital reports the engagement of Tate Young to Miss Virginia McArthur, daughter of Tron Me Arthur. Tate is the son of Cal Lafay ette Young and has served as business manager of the Capital. The wedding is expected to occur in June at a United States circuit court ceremony.
Lena Reimensehneider, wife of Trinity Reimensehneider a prominent State Center farmer, was found dead in bed overnight. Medical exam showed a fatal stroke as the cause of death.
Robert Baxter of Ia Greve, a Democratic candidate, narrowly escapes being run down by a Northwestern passenger train near Tada Grove while driving to town. The high wind hindered his view as the train approached. by the time the car halted nearby, Baxter’s team had already moved to safety.
Pursuant to court order four warrant terms were destroyed at Dogan Saturday afternoon by officers Rook and Parkenpaigeh. They were captured in two lots of the Miguenri Valley saloons.
The LeMars district of the Tawa State Rental society Tharstar closed it a Ression At Esthervitls Avers in street and she cesefit progeem. The following creeps were Greeted: President J. A. Tiss, Ruth ing Recretary WW. J. Maytim, Pant Iatreasurer A. Main Hawarden.
In a regional notice authorities require residents to participate in a census drive. The call emphasizes accurate counts and prompts cooperation to ensure correct demographic data. Local officials stress the importance of documenting all residents, noting the process aims for completeness and verification.
Grover Adams a Jiech Island brake man died with lower limb off south of Centereffio while switching at Genter role. The tell from the tap of a ceramo was can fiver.
Pritay pleaded for the We frandhsbent wee oh vature sligation panels and paid a $600 fine and costs. Joseph George, king.
A collage of tabloid style notes covers global agriculture shifts in India and England, migration to Canada, marriage age rules in Scotland, vast ostrich feather shipments to New York, Kohinoor diamond details, Berlin sanitary gains, U S coast railroad stations, and ship disaster counts. Also noted are ancient theater excavations, a Darmstadt Christmas play, price stability calls, Iran trade observations, and rising U S farms with regional consolidation trends.
R G Dun & Co reports rising basic conditions as the season advances with strong bank payments and continued demand in iron steel brass and woodworking. Outdoor activity grows while farm work benefits from good soil. retail trade disappoints slightly but steam rail earnings rise. Bank clearings reach 289,250,651 with higher year over year comparisons.
New York reports irregular trade and crop movements across regions. Pacific coast and Texas see rainfall effects while the west and south show cautious buying amid high prices. Overall, wholesale trade remains subdued with payments lagging behind, and weekly US failures noted in Bradstreet data.
A lengthy list shows live cattle hogs sheep and wheat prices from Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and other markets. Notable figures include New York prices for wheat and butter and the ship listing noting passengers John Jace Amor his son Vincent and former U S ambassador Henry White among travelers aboard the North German Lloyd steamer.
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