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Newspaper

Hull Index

Location

Hull, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1896

Page

6

No Check to Maceo Weyler Plans Faces Possible Bust

Article reports on Cuban rebel leader Maceo breaching Spanish lines amid Weyler pressure. It notes rumors of mediation by the United States if Weyler is outmaneuvered, and details alleged Spanish policy of executing prisoners as incendiaries without proof of guilt, with about 106 slated for execution in days.

Maceo Weyler Campos Spain Havana Trocha United States Irwin Michigan Wisconsin Amina Vesdichler Ford Ghicaga A. Prosecution Aainst Trust

Drinks Easy to Get and Hotel Licenses in New York

The article reports on the implementation of a new liquor bill in New York City. It notes that despite enforcement, drinks remain accessible, with some hotel licenses issued to individuals with many bedrooms and others seeking licenses. It references Chief Conlin and unsettled definitions of meals and hotel status amid labor unrest and wage protests.

Tim Gandwigh Slya Mudvich

Expulsion mixed with reinstatement in lodge ruling shocks members

A supreme tribunal of the K af PB expelled Joseph Galvin from the Laaltilie Goin lodge under a 1544 law excluding gamblers and drinkers but reinstated him after ruling his membership predates the law. The decision affects about fifty Denver cases and prompts concerns among lodge members nationwide. Zelaya defeats rebels as Panamanian disputes persist. President Zelaya’s forces retake Tablon near Naragole, and rebels surrender trenches as federal troops advance. Minneapolis flour output rises with the spring wheat campaign. projected crop-year production nears 13 million barrels, heightening revenue forecasts by about 606000.

Supreme Tribunal of the K.af PB Tha Anim Irs Joseph Galvin Laaltilie Goin Galvin Denver Zeliya Hebels New York Panama Zelaya Nicaragua Tablon Naragole Minneapolis

Relief for Bulawayon as provost train reaches Bulawayo

The Excharge Telegraph Company reports the Hailish Government says a wagon train of provistais from the south has entered Bulawayo. Re-enforcements from Malekong are advancing rapidly without obstructions.

Bulawayon Excharge Telegraph Company Hailish Bulawayo

Royal Wedding Unites Alexandrian Princess and Hereditary Prince

The wedding of Princess Alexandria of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, third daughter of the Duke of Edinburgh, to the hereditary prince Farnest of Toddenlohe-Langesburg took place at Coburg recently. Reports also note the Elsie bark burned after stranding near salt Lake Anticosti and deaths of W. Cardray and others in unrelated incidents. A burial change is planned for Secretary Gresham from Oak Sooke, Chicago to Arlington, with filings to follow.

Alexandria Saxe-Coburg Gotha Duke of Thark Marine Department Oltawa Elsie Salt Lake Anticosti W. Cardray Frepairer Almird Greshanyn Gresham Oak Sooke Chicago Arlington Wir

Madrid plots to seize a mare and extend colonial rule

A Madrid dispatch to the World says Spain plans to force a reform scheme in the West Indies under a colonization plan approved by Cortes in 1803. General Weyler may implement it, with U.S. mediation fears and Spanish ministers denying U.S. influence on the move.

Epain Rome Madrid New York Cleveland West Indies Weyler Washington Europe Spain United States

Roentgen Rays Said to Kill Diphtheria and Typhoid Germs

Chicago professors BH P Pratt and Kugh Wightman announce that diphtheria and typhoid bacilli are absolutely killed by Roentgen rays. They tested four new epidemic germ colonies Cholera tuberculosis hog cholera and diphtheria. They claim none of the four will recover and that the diphtheria germ is permanently affected.

BH. P. Pratt Kugh Wightman Chicago Wightman

Window Glass Workers Plan Cooperative Factories Fight

The Window Glass Workers Association, the wealthiest labor group, may build six cooperative factories to challenge manufacturers. With ice factory closures set for May 28, members will vote this week on a convention plan to push ahead in July. Master Workman Campbell states sites would be in Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Ohio Indiana and Illinois.

Window Glass Workers’ Association Campbell Pennsylvapis New York New Jersey Oia Indiana Ilinois

Plague and shipboard quarantine amid Far East tensions

Reports detail a Gaelfa voyage from Hong Kong to San Francisco with dozens of steerage passengers landings delayed by quarantine due to plague and smallpox fears. Concurrent notes mention Hong Kong port quarantines, Singapore cases, Japanese and Corean tensions, and looming anti trust actions in Chicago.

Hlack Pingus China Gaelfa siSen Yokohama North China Hong Kong Singapore Nangkin Nea Corea Huesian Legation Coreans

Prize fighter near electrocution in Cleveland incident

Robert Fitzsimmons narrowly escaped death when his lion Nero, chained on the roof of Rumeey’s gym in Eris Street Cleveland, dragged a chain across his thighs and became shocked by live wires. The lion died after being pulled from the edge. Fitzsimmons suffered burns and shock but survived with a dazed condition.

Lewis Robertson Fitzsimmons Fitzsim- Toons Fitz

Weather Boosts Trade As Retail Markets Improve

R G Dun and Co reports a general uptick in retail trade after a spell of warm weather. Wool sales across the three main markets fell to 5,464,600 pounds from last year’s 11,559,200 and 31,182,500 in 1892. Cotton demand rises on bargain prices and mill slowdowns, with Lawrence mill shifting to hosiery. Wheat prices gained about five cents amid mixed reaction, western wheat prospects look stronger, and eastern and southern grain shipments show increased activity. Overall, forecasts point to possible scarcity but a brief season pulse with mixed crop yields.

R.G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Lawrence Hubig Adlantica

California orchards damaged by frost in Fresno region

Dispatch from Fresno reports serious orchard damage due to frosts with a likely short raisin crop. In Olsliega vicinity two thirds of the grape crop is destroyed and fruit damaged. Stockton area may see reduced grape yields. Vernon County Wisconsin reports storms on April 17 causing widespread crop and livestock losses. Valley towns suffer grain and warehouse damage with $20,000 in losses. A Rome dispatch notes papal mediation talks over Spain and Tabas troubles. Edward Pardridge of Chicago, famed board of trade figure, died Friday of Bright's disease.

Gohd Fresno Gal Oslisiega Sandore Stockton Pardridge Edward Pardridge Chicago Board of Trade Gright

Oklahoma Town Burned in Pre-dawn Fire

Ghandier, county seat of Lincoln County, Oklahoma, suffered a devastating blaze that destroyed nearly all the town's business district. Fire officials report the fire started early and caused extensive damage to shops and storefronts, with investigations ongoing into the cause.

Oklahoma Burne. Ghandier Lincoln County

Market Quotations and Grain Prices Across Cities

Sioux City cattle and hogs show mixed price ranges with Sloukers and food ers. Chicago cattle steer prices from 3.15 to 4.50 with stockers and feeders 3.20 to 3.83. Grain includes Wheat and Corn price notes, with no clear consistency across No. 2 and No. 1 grades. Kansas City cattle beef steers 3.10 to 4.00, hogs 3.10 to 3.45, sheep 2.60 to 4.00. South Omaha cattle det steers 3.20 to 4.00, stockers 2.75 to 3.75, hogs 3.20 to 3.45. Minneapolis grain shows wheat quotes for April 82, May 81, and various No. 1 grades, with track prices around 68.

Sioux City Chicago Kansas City South Omaha Minneapolis

Hottest April Day Yet Records Fall in Chicago Weather

Residents report unprecedented heat as thermometers hit 88 at 4 PM and 84 in the Auditorium tower. Streets show 88 while officials note 89 in St Louis and 76 in Boston. April heat spans Mississippi valley towns, defying early spring expectations.

Wyrith Chicago Auditorium Metallic Brothers Lake Michigan Chicago New York St. Louis Louisville Boston

Expedition News from the Nile Valley Front

Bellicorne Forces in the Nile valley massing for a clash as the Emir of Dongola marches north with substantial troops. Dervishes hold positions near Akaghel and Suada while rail construction progresses to protect lines to Waszala. Commanders doubt significant northern advance due to commissariat strains.

Bellicorne Valley of the Nile Dongola Pies Abno Sparda Akaghel Sarras Nile Semneh Wady Ambigel Tangur Sonki Point Appa Suada Magrakoh Akasheh Danenla Soudan Halana Waszala Perotan Commissariat Sunarda

Michigan Prohibitionists Push Free Silver Platform

In Gansing Michigan the Prohibitionists debated free silver versus the broad platform. The majority backed a platform without free silver. the minority pushed for a free silver plank and delegation instructions to support it at the national convention. Delegates at large named Reynolds, Dirkie, Malone, and Russell.

Michigan Trenry A. Reynolds Pontiac Samuel Dirkie Albion George R. Malone Lansing John Russell New Haven

Britain's Big: Surplus and Revenue in Budget Speech

In the House of Commons Sir Michael Hicks-Beach announced a 1803 96 surplus of £4,310,900 and current-year expenditure of £100,047,000. He hailed a record surplus, debt reduction, and improved working-class conditions as tea tobacco and sugar consumption rose while trade shifted with tea imports from India and Ceylon increasing.

House of Commons Michael Hicks-Beach Michael Hicks-Reich India Ceylon

Blind Child Torture Ring Exposed in Chicago

Police uncover a Chicago based abuse ring in which a couple allegedly blinded two young children with a substance like lye or powder. The parents, Achille Massoil and his wife, deny harm and claim the children were born blind. Officers believeongoing cruelty aimed at making children more pliant for begging.

Chicago Ttalian Achille Massoil Feo Prem Haga Rang Chidren Mauselii

Crowds Attend Ball Games on Opening Day

Crowds filled ball parks as National League play opened with about 277000 attendees, surpassing the previous year and nearing the all time opening day high. Results included Chicago defeating Detroit 2 to 0, Philadelphia winning 2 to 0, and Cleveland and Washington posting decisive wins while Cincinnati was held to two runs.

Seary National Baseball League

Portrait of a Man Who Spreads Pleasure in China

A fragmentary profile presents Philip Poradick known as the Lerinator, described as opposing high hats and linked to a controversial lifestyle. The text suggests the subject fathered anti high hat sentiments and portrays him in sensational terms with limited readable context.

Philip Poradick

Fosdick Presses Anti Fat Bill in Ohio Legislature

Cincinnati figure Fosdick has gained fame for introducing and securing passage of an anti fat bill in the Ohio Legislature. The note also mentions Janus Math of Magdeburg predicting a German sugar tariff bill to cheapen sugar in America, impacting Nebraska and California beet sugar. US Gunner Hanger at Bermuda reports harbor work complete and vessels twenty feet draft can reach Hamilton wharves at low tide.

Fosdick Cincinnati Ohio Janus Math United States Enngul Magdeurg Reichstag America Imi Nebraska California Bermuda State Department Hamilton

Congress debates fortifications and soldiers homes

The House passed a fortifications appropriation bill with about 11.84 million dollars while Senate action covered coast defenses and a disputed Board of Managers for national soldiers' homes. Debates touched bond issues scrutiny, arbitration treaties, and confirmations affecting military and veterans affairs.

House Hndiscott Commission Ethan Senate Squire Rep Wreh Hull Aiur William B. Franklin Onnecticut Thomas J. Henderson Illinois George L. Beale Maine Gen. W. Steele Indiana National Soldiers’ Homes Mr. Blue Gen. Franklin Col. Smith Leavenworth Kan O. Howard Blue Gov. Smith Mr. Hull Board of Managers Ale Blue Lingra Bering Pen England United States Solaures Vorevls Caria Uluc Wiliam 2 Frauttin Iome O.O. Howard Geo & Rankinn Gr. Kevern Air, Cobh Air, Cobh (Dest Alaskams Wars and Means Tavener Trn Ablrich Hep Finois Banking Courrener van Horm Missouri Allen Genr Howsey Foste Cogswell Maasachnaesis Cannon Talbert South Carolina Tilinnie Alr G. A. HL

Sandow Rides a Wheel Shows Growth in Strength

Sandow marks his first year as a confirmed bicyclist at Tractor's Pleasure Palace exhibitions. He improved his strength with a single finger lift from 600 to 750 pounds and dumbbell press up by fifty pounds to 1050 pounds. His harness lift rose from 5800 to 6160 pounds.

Sandow Tractor’s Pleasure Palace Sandy Tie Hag

The Land of the Boers and Its Early Prosperity

The text notes a gold rush in the Land of the Boers in 1556 and an independent status since 1852. A London convention in 1881 recognized the republic. It cites Dutch Reformed Christians as two-thirds of believers, about 20,000 farms, wheat and tobacco as chief crops, and cities Johannesburg with 13,600 people and Pretoria with 5,000.

London Republic Johannesburg Pretoria

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