The Hull Index Editorial Note by Will Tamplin
The Hull Index records editor Will Tamplin as editor and proprietor.
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
3
The Hull Index records editor Will Tamplin as editor and proprietor.
A mixed train derailment near Spring Valley Ohio and a second incident on the Bocking Valley line at Walbridge injure several crew and passengers. One passenger B C Stubbleder of St Paul is killed. Most riders escaped the initial wreck with few injuries. Excessive speed after braking caused cars to collide with another train on a steep grade, end coach damaged.
European papers reveal a broad change in editorial stance after the United States plans to send an American squadron to Marseilles. German outlets such as Tageblatt and Petit retracted earlier support and now question or reverse their positions.
Paris dispatch reports a minister Andre letter demanding an inquiry into a document alleging Emperor William noted Dreyfus had obtained German documents. The Paris letter dated April 21 confirms Previns has been in the city, promising a major political upheaval among pro and anti Dreyfus factions.
A late Tuesday blaze at Parke store in La Crosse wiped out Gebreck Trade Palace Garland's millinery and two other brick buildings. Two fire companies from Wisconsin joined local crews. by 2 a.m. Wednesday the fire was under control. Loss estimated at 760 dollars? 760? about 65 percent insured. Cause unknown.
Three Illinois Central Railroad workers were arrested Tuesday after investigators linked them to a scheme using bogus checks to loot payroll funds. Supervisors Walsh and O’Hern and foreman Charles Hern allegedly issued fake pay slips with fictitious names and presented them to the treasurer, netting thousands before a frightened offender exposed the scam.
The North German Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm sails from Bremen April 1 and makes for New York, clocking an estimated speed around 24 knots. Maiden voyage records are anticipated though time to Cherbourg to New York may not exceed the best. The ship's dimensions are listed with 2,400 tons displacement and room for many first class and third class passengers. Meanwhile a Nebraska murder case unfolds as Private Lingire shoots Sergeant Yours during a quarrel at base, killing him. Lingire is awaiting investigation.
A Rawlins report says F J Keefe head of the Keefe Commercial House and ex city treasurer shot and killed Thomas King and Policeman Baxter then fled. Sheriff Lorton and a posse pursue. Baxter and Spencer went to arrest him when Keefe opened fire. Baxter wounded, King died at the scene.
A Chicago special reports thirteen men were poisoned Monday in a gin diner as soup set out by the proprietor during a free lunch. Nearly all patrons took part and several were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The Tendon special notes total gross liabilities of the United Kingdom at £80,000,000 compared with £635,000,000 in March 1899, stating the Boer War added £105,000,000 to Britain's national debt.
Rochester New York reports a blaze at the National Casket factory causing seventy five thousand dollars in damage. Responding fire units prevented further spread and no workers were seriously injured.
A passenger and a freight train collision near Hed House New York left eight dead and ten injured, three seriously. One identified victim was brakeman Robert B Hatch of Meadville. Burned bodies included three men, three women, and a child after a fierce post crash fire.
Frank Feely and his wife quarreled on the street and soon afterward both bodies were found in North River. Police say the wife likely killed herself while the husband died in a failed rescue attempt. A note threatening homicide was reportedly left by the wife. Neighbors say a bystander intervened as the couple struggled, and the husband jumped in to try to save her.
A Philadelphia dispatch reports the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company locked out miners in its Schuylkill district on Monday after Sunday work was refused. Many collieries in Pottsville and Mahanoy regions remained closed. About 40,000 miners were sent home, and President Baer avoided discussion of the action. The company reportedly has a large coal inventory in storage.
A 45 year old man William Barnes of Luther's Mills and his 36 year old son Frank went to a jail in Yowanda. The father fired at Charles Amoks in a corridor after a gun was passed to him by his son. Amoks was wounded with a left breast shot and Barnes was later admitted to bail while the son was arrested. No new coal find denied by Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company official.
Two suspects implicated in the murder of a man named TWicker in Douglas Monument ark were arrested Monday. They face hearings next, as the case, baffling the department for nearly five years, unfolds amid a chaotic prison escape at Vudiasa Institute.
Charles Faust was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary after a jury verdict last week. The case arose from a fatal shooting during an attempted entry into Faust’s home amid ongoing disputes over property left by Sol Faust, who disappeared years ago and is presumed missing.
A. W. Bigelow of St. Mars is named new president as the tenth annual meeting of the Northwestern Town Teachers Association adjourns at Sioux City after a three day session. Officers for the coming year include President A B Bigelow and View President F E H Lark with others on the executive committee and treasurer Misa Alfaria Pingrey.
The seven year old boy Hoy Clifton lost both legs when a rapidly moving street car struck him. He remained conscious briefly as doctors bound wounds before bleeding to death. The tragedy follows a grave incident that drew regional attention and sparked renewed safety concerns.
Edgar Demuels, known as the Bean Bramimel of the younger set and a Michigan law student, is arrested in Dubuque for pilfering from Schreiber & Conchar. A trap recovered two marked twenty dollar bills and a five dollar note from his pockets, signaling his guilt as a prominent local figure faces possible penitentiary time.
Mrs. Louise Bruce, wounded in a tragedy linked to Arthur Perry, died by self destruction after the shooting. Authorities report Perry may have lived in Moravia, with no firm links to Sioux City. Physicians withhold access to Mrs. Brace, fearing lockjaw from her wounds.
Police arrest hack driver James Chaney in the Forney murder inquiry after a night at his saloon on April 3. Chaney, said to be with Forney when two masked men shot him, faces charges though evidence connection remains undisclosed.
Hind Federal Attorney Pasacs Away Rabuggire reports Maj Cram a Waterloo veteran and blind assistant United States Heatrict who died early morning. Born in Vermont he studied Cheater Academy and Dartmaith College then admitted to the bar at Albay NL C and practiced in 1587. He served as a minor of the Sixth Iowa cavalry after the Civil War and was an assistant United States district attorney most years except a four year interval.
Mrs Annie Moran of Coupell tutte wife of Martin Mora was committed Saturday by Judge Wheeler to the state hospital for dipgomaniacs at Mt Pleasant for one year on the complaint of Abs Moran. She is said to be the first woman in Pottawattomie County and the fourth in the state committed under the new law.
Laurens man Negley fled Wednesday with the 16 year old daughter of a farmer near Havelock after coming to town from Gmernsey to open a bakery. He seeks a marriage license in Marathon Marian Elyria route. JG Bates, son of ex Gov Bates, died at 42 after typhoid fever and heart trouble. A brig of carbolic acid led to a death in Hawarden. Ten year sentence handed to FF Cunningham for manslaughter. Indictments of Livix and Mrs Millen Aletsa for premeditated murder in January. Remains of an unknown old man found near Jesup died from tam on extract.
Des Moines Director Sage issues the first crop bulletin of the season for the week ending April 13 Des Moines reports earlier spring conditions with below normal rainfall and above average temperatures across the state Seeding began April 1 on rolling and well drained land with favorable weather advancing operations Many counties note wet low ground delaying plowing and seeding while others report oats barley and spring wheat progress stock on pasture fruit buds and spring pig crop showing promise Hard hit areas show land too wet for field work with continued seeding delays in several counties including Webster Story and Poweshick as farmers push ahead where possible
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