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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
2
The piece outlines ambitious railway progress from London toward India that could cut the journey to eight days once the Persian route is built. It notes a recent English party traveling from London to Angalee in six and a half days, with total road time under five and a half days after delays.
In Des Moines reports from the Western Graft Producers Association show oats yielding up to 89 bushels per acre and winter wheat around 60 bushels per acre in many areas. Nearby Buena Vista and Story counties note heavy yields with some fields near 200 bushels per acre. overall Iowa expects a prosperous year despite railcar shortages and market pressures.
Prohibitionists from Maines to the county plan a convention in Cedar Rapids tomorrow. Jones leads the ticket with Clinton N. Howard named for a special post. An effort aims to reorganize the state committee and KR LM. Williams is selected chairman to oversee state funds.
Citizens of Missouri Valley and Harrison county recall Maurice O Connor, a Fort Dodge lawyer, as a former Harrison County resident, nominated for chief justice at the state convention in Cedar Rapids. Locals expect strong support for his candidacy and note his upbringing near Missouri Valley.
Norman Bonner and his brother Merle were arrested by Beatrice police after earlier escapes from Iowa Fort Madison prison and officers in Joplin Missouri. They are said to have been linked to a Falls City robbery and Bonner may be sent back to Fort Madison to conclude his sentence. Also noted are Iowa patents granted for the week ending July 23 1913 to several inventors across Newton Vinton Clinton Davenport Cedar Rapids and Monona.
Harry Jackson a teamster was killed by a bolt of lightning that struck from a clear sky as black clouds approached. James Tyndall, also struck, was badly shocked but expected to recover. The incident occurred while white star circus employees were erecting tents.
A compilation of short Iowa items reports rail line damage near Fulsom from Missouri River flooding with large stone dumps, a Pearl River incident near Iowa City, a convict escape from Fort Madison, missing farmer Hanson, a Council Bluffs murder-suicide note, a bicycle wreck saving a boy, a Lake City tour finish, and community notices across several towns including Ames Cedar Falls and Manning.
Des Moines Iowa July 29 attorney general to investigate coal trust raising winter prices special counsel Henry Sampson says law rigid enough to warrant probe. He notes prior inquiry into coal men and cites illegal retail and wholesale grocery comb inations creamery price fixing and controlled prices for eggs poultry and butter. Prices may rise further as coal supply tightens and sellers outline forthcoming surcharges and October increases.
Des Moines reports ALD. Pugh, longtime Socialist leader and two time gubernatorial candidate, announces leaving his party to join a new reform movement with Theodore Roosevelt as a guiding figure. He supports recall and voters to oust untrustworthy officials, aligning with Republicans and Democrats in the new coalition.
In Des Moines on July 29 David Gloomster age 18, son of Mrs L A Anderson, tripped while chasing a turkey and drove a nail into his right eye. The injury destroyed sight and required eye removal. The incident underscores dangers from improvised outdoor tasks.
John MacVicar president of the National League of Municipalities may resign as secretary of the Jews Roosevelt campaign and take charge of the Municipality league after the arrest of Secretary Schneiler in Detroit. MacVicar leaves for Detroit to investigate and will announce details after inquiry.
Des Moines reports reveal a forged check for 750 dollars passed through the First National Bank of Rock Rapids. Secret service notes show the accused in connection with the incident, with warrants issued for W. H. Harter. The case centers on the forged instrument endorsed by Lamilton Brag and linked to a Kansan town.
Richard McCormick a wealthy Dallas county farmer died when his sedan plunged from a bridge near Perry into water below. He was about 40 years old and conditions suggest loss of control caused the fatal plunge.
In Bogan Iowa on July 28, the widow Mrs George Butcher, wife of Oliver Hatcher slain by the Farslow brothers at Missouri Valley in August, sent three children to Sheriff Frock who took them to the Davenport Soldiers Orphans home. The eldest child had already been sent to an asylum last winter, bringing four children at the home to date.
Thelert, a well known druggist in Hinggold County and a longtime local businessman, choked on a piece of bent steak yesterday afternoon. Three physicians failed to relieve him after efforts to extract the steak proved futile.
In Meck Valley near Fortock Valley on July 27 two Klein children aged one and four were drowned while gathering along the Path River with another child. The boy wandered out after seeing a shell, slipped into deep water, and both siblings were swept away. The mother nearly fainted as neighbors retrieved the bodies, which were later laid to rest at a funeral in Deon.
Dubuque July report from central railroad agents shows exceptional crop prospects with conditions above average across regions. Des Moines invites Roosevelt Taft and Wilson to 30 minute speeches at the state fair grandstand with commercial club backing a rally at the coliseum.
Eugene Treton son of merchant B. E. Black was badly cut on the face when an empty beer bottle shattered from a passing car as he rode on a motorcycle near Merrill. He was taken to a physician where the wound was dressed.
Bath Maine July 29 Charles W Morse released February 7 from the Atlanta penitentiary on medical testimony has reportedly entered a traffic agreement with President I E Chamberlain of the Grand Trunk railroad to operate a large fleet of cargo steamers between New London and Canada. Morse plans steamship connections with southern ports and tropical produce shipments from the West Indies. He declined to discuss the matter, saying he aims to rebuild his health and proceed cautiously.
Dover Plains pastor George Ringrose sues three congregants for 10000 damages, alleging slander over claims his sermons are weak and uninteresting. He says the statements prompted factional strife within the church while defendants deny fault, noting parishioners enjoyed the preacher’s long sermons as a nap.
Atlanta July 2. Eugena Grace, 48, crippled on a cot and paralyzed from the waist down, will travel to attend the trial of his wife Daisy Opie Grace formerly of Philadelphia who is charged with shooting him at their Atlanta home in March. Mrs Marthe Ulrich of Philadelphia arrived to be with her daughter during the trial.
In Little Rock Arkansas on July 28 J B Brown a Negro lawyer was killed after shooting a young woman Miss Maude Summer who resisted his assault as he sought refuge in her home Brown fired as she fought back and Miss Summer was slightly wounded.
Des Moines July 27 the state executive council backed down on the Fort Dodge interurban assessment after officials testified they had overstepped by raising it from two thousand to three thousand dollars per mile. The council settled at twenty five hundred dollars per mile.
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