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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
8
The first division of the revolutionary army entered the capital Sunday and proclaimed Generals Cincinnatus Le fonté as chief executive, Leconte as president. The city remained calm as the power shift occurred without immediate violence.
Obituaries report the death of Mrs. Logan at 58 after a brief illness with a large Catholic funeral in Ceaterville. Augusta Wiesel, daughter of farmer John Wiesel, died at age 42 in Wrest Point from consumption, with funeral by Rev. Rashford and G. H. Hartwig. Carlton Hartwig, longtime Went Point resident and businessman, died at age 60 from a paralytic stroke, survived by a wife and four children.
Mrs W L Schuster a noted heart disease patient wife of Dr Schuster died at her home in Plateville Wisconsin on Thursday August 3 after a sudden illness. She was mother to several local families and her passing leaves a gap in the community. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in the coming days.
Fragmented report notes drenching rain impacts on soil and crop vitality across Iowa. Mentions general rainfall, varying crop responses, and uncertainties about timing and amounts, with references to fields and potential revival yet mixed conditions remain.
An unclear clipping notes Hoe Tinker suspended by the Chicago Club amid unspecified allegations. The brief mentions managerial or operational disruption and references relatives or associates tangentially, with no concrete dates or sources provided.
Antoine Simon and six Haitian officials arrived in New York aboard the Allemania from Port au Prince carrying sealed boxes of gold. They head to Paris as Haiti ousts Simon, Leconte enters Port au Prince, and a new ministry forms amid rival claims. General Firmin arrives and is allowed ashore amid a peaceful capitel scene.
Rome reports Pope Pius XII suffered a sudden relapse amid a cold and feverish symptoms. Doctors urged rest as heat worsened his condition. Cardinal Merry Del Val would lead services for the anniversary celebration as the pontiff’s participation waned.
A man named Wheeler allegedly set fire to his own house yesterday afternoon while his wife and three children watched from outside. Firemen contained the flames before Wheeler vanished, making him the prime suspect in the arson attempt. He had prior arrests for nonpayment of support.
A scrambled report notes a Modern Brotherhood gathering in Denver with delays and travel mentions. The fragment references cities including Omaha St. Joseph St. Louis Pierre and Chicago as candidates for a parade feature amid war and transport disruption.
President Taft plans a long campaign tour beginning September 16 to promote the 1912 Republican ticket. The four to six week trip will cover the Midwest and several states with progressive delegates, including Tennessee, New Mexico, Michigan, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and perhaps California Oregon and Washington. The itinerary prioritizes southern stops and possible platform addresses, with Milwaukee as a potential final eastward leg.
Canaret Maxine Auge and O Greene report the death of former copper magnate Colonel Greene from acute pneumonia arising from injuries after a mineway accident last Monday. He was thrown from his carriage, suffered fractures, and died with his wife and children present. Greene rose from penniless prospector to leading figure in Cananea copper operations. Born in New York, he shaped the southern copper trade and ownership traced to Omaha.
Washington Ave reports the millionth patent by the U S Patent Office, issued to an Akron Ohio inventor for a puncture proof tire using rubber springs. Commissioner Moore announced ahead of the official gazette, noting the patent number 1 002 etc and historic growth in U S invention since 1834, with figures of past patents and future expectations.
In New York a dispute arises as Nat Goodwin faces attempts by his wives to stop publication of his literary work. Alleged threats and plans to sign petitions spur action, with individuals named Goodrich and Ehiitt discussed.
New York August 7. Moderate betterments in trade conditions appear this week. The cotton report causes hesitation among dry goods buyers while wholesale and retail tone improve. Iron and steel show steady orders. railroads seek equipment. rails and plates boost transport business with unsettled prices. Dry goods see cautious restocking. woolens demand steady. New England wool trade broadens. Overall, cautious optimism amid crop fears and midsummer disruption.
The United States files a federal suit in this city against all railroad companies and three coal mining firms alleging a restraint of trade. The complaint centers on Hocking Valley railroad and its control of stakes in Toledo and Ohio Central Kanawha and Michigan Central and Zanesville and Western railroads along with Sunday Creek, Continental, Izanawaha and Jrocking coal firms. The petition claims officials were placed in offices to operate lines as the parent company.
Newport Aug 7 Vincent Astor, son of Col John Jacob Astor, welcomed his future stepmother Miss Madelin T Force and his father aboard the Astor yacht Noam. The social note says Colonel Astor’s interest grew from the attentions of his son to Miss Force as they met on the tennis courts.
Workers at Chiryenne Wyoming uncover signs of ancient preservation and petrification. The site reveals fragments linked to a period of notable tar encasement and possible historic context.
In Rin Arors anien steamstrer, Peter Jenlleman Edward Steiggard Wail Corns and Arthur Conner were found mull with Tarent after a staggers incident at the pout of a revolver during work.
President Simon leaves Port au Prince for Kingston Jamaica after resigning amid rival claims to Haiti's presidency. General Leconte and General Firmin head rival armies as diplomacy strains to prevent bloodshed while guards and German forces anchor in port.
Admiral Count Togo, famed Russo Japanese War commander, arrives in New York aboard the Lusitania for a 12 day U S visit. He tours with officials from Washington and Tokyo, meets Mayor Gaynor, and plans a swift itinerary including Annapolis Mount Vernon West Point and Niagara Falls before sailing toward Yokohama. He praises the Anglo American treaty as a great step toward world peace.
A report notes Madison supporters of Robert La Follette will boost his campaign. A committee and speech tour are planned with a progress briefing next week and a pledge of principles to be promoted.
A burst 20 inch water main flooded the courthouse and nearby hotels on Randolph Street in Chicago. The torrent damaged basements and restaurant fixtures, drawing hundreds to watch as workers, led by a female assistant chief, battled the water and city pumps.
Dr Blount of Chicago challenges Dr Schlapp's claim that suffragists are sexless. He cites medical practice and nursing mothers to argue many suffragists do have children. He asserts the need for proof before accepting such a generalization.
W Hissin of Duluth Minnesota buys land from the state of Minnesota. The article notes disputed water rights and references a federal survey and a Standard, with claims of prior land purchases.
The Senate committee on labor cases chaired by Senator Borah condemned alleged police overreach in the Moyer Haywood and McNamara cases. The panel reported on third degree tactics, stressing the need for lawful procedures.
Washington announces inquiry into freight charges for cattle and meat shipments during wartime, covering Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and neighboring states to major markets including Fort Worth Oklahoma City Wichita and Chicago. The probe targets rate origins destinations and packing house practices amid commercial rivalry among Chicago meat packers.
Passenger vessel strikes a rock near the harbor with reports of damage and passengers evacuated. Emergency crews assess hull integrity and transport arrangements as the ship remains docked for inspection.
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