Hull Index headline ambiguity in Sioux County paper
The fragment indicates Hull Iowa’s official Sioux County publication but lacks clear events, names, or dates to form a full news item.
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
6
The fragment indicates Hull Iowa’s official Sioux County publication but lacks clear events, names, or dates to form a full news item.
The text reports Secretary Day likely resigning as Secretary of State after serving as a peace commissioner. It notes he plans to resume private law practice in Canton once his duties end, following a long-held understanding to leave office after peace with Spain was secured.
Washington Aug 8 The Spanish government's reply to US peace terms was delivered to the French ambassador at Cambon in seven sections between 4 and 4 50 pm as cipher experts decoded the message. Officials said Spain accepted terms in general but raised several open questions needing further negotiation. The contents were not to be made public for several days.
A catastrophic fire swept Bismarck North Dakota destroying the Northern Pacific depot area and Merchants Bank district. Flames from the depot offices ignited warehouses and residences as firemen fought a loss of life and property across hundreds of buildings including banks, hardware stores, drugstores, and news offices. Three men were killed in Canton and trolley accidents caused multiple injuries.
The Tedian Peaches’ institute ended its three weekly Cainnd Sore Safsnercsstl meetings at 5 PM. Cola Colocado Spr pits may be selected as the site for a permanent Indian institute.
The Wanderer arrived at Key West after three successful landings of arms and ammo in Cuba. She carried 112 U S cavalry to guard the operation and about 2 000 rifles with nearly a million cartridges. Landings occurred at Bahia Honda Puerto Padre and Manatí River without firing a shot.
The body of a young woman was found on Milwaukee government breakwater. She wore fine white underwear with hand made lace and silk undergarment stained with blood. A 20 pound weight was attached by improvised chain. Postmortem failed to determine cause. Police seek clothing as clues for identification.
Two adults Charles Vor tansen and Christia Vor tansen were found dead in a New Jersey village near Kew Brunswick. authorities suspect the wife killed her husband then died by suicide. The report also notes maritime dispatches, fires, and other domestic and international incidents of the era.
A Madrid Sunday dispatch reports the queen regent approving the general lines of Spain’s reply to America’s peace terms. The government believes the United States will accept the answer, which should reach the White House by Tuesday and suspend hostilities. Duke Almodovar de Rio and Mons. Merry del Val may represent Spain in negotiations.
Harry Elkes and Tom Linton dominated a 25 mile paced race on the Willow Grove track in New York. Linton set world marks from mile nine to thirteen, Elkes led from mile fourteen to twenty-five and both surpassed multiple records including the Howe and a prior 33 miles 996 yards. Econarid Taylore earlier broke one mile paced mark in 1 22 3-5, surpassing McDiulie’s 1:78.5.
A man gives his name as Pat Crowe and claims to be a jobber and murderer sought in Denver for burglary. He allegedly robbed Wigeneizing-Chapin’s jewelry store worth $65 and shot Officer A. Maan during pursuit. Police confirm Crowe is wanted and have identified him but he refuses bail.
The Turkish port replies to the American demand for compensation by United States subjects, repudiating all responsibility for the losses. The dispatch mentions Dr. James Angell and the war context with Spain as part of the exchange. A separate item reports the Guayas wreck sighted near Cuba and other minor war notes including skirmishes at Guayame Porto Pes and a sensational shooting case in Missouri.
A purported dispatch from Philippine insurgent leader Emilio Aguinaldo to U S Consul Wildman in Hong Kong questions whether America will define its policy toward annexation protection or independence. Aguinaldo asks what gains Manila would yield and notes his forces can win but warns against misreading Philippine aims.
Aguinaldo asks Merritt for permission to march his troops through Manila if the city falls and favors forming Philippine regiments with American officers. Merritt may consent as friendly ties grow. American troops occupy trenches before Manila with Astor battery and Third Infantry near Spanish lines.
A schooner Cambridge reaches Fairfax with details of suffering along the Newfoundland and Labrador coast. Dr Morris aids the sick and dying, provisions are distributed, and immediate relief is urged as fisheries fail and rescues are needed. The report cites widespread deprivation across the coast.
Webster City marshal traced the killer to Jewell Junction where an attempted arrest sparked a gunfight with shots fired. The assailant was overpowered by residents and jailed in Jewell. Rewards totaling 1000 were offered by Clinton County state and local citizens.
A family quarrel near Pocahontas led to John Johns stabbing his wife in the neck and shooting her hip. He fled toward a neighbor and later returned to face charges as the injured woman was arrested as well as a young local witness.
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