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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1895
Page
6
A historic southern Kansas windstorm hit Eldorado causing widespread damage. Trees toppled, houses shifted from foundations, and the water works reservoir tower flooded with 140 000 gallons of water before relief via a direct pressure engine. No fatalities reported.
Washington officials confirm a $1,550,000 gold withdrawal for export to Europe, reducing reserves to about $1.9 million above the $109 million threshold. The telegram gave no exporter name or destination. officials offer little official comment while market talk suggests a possible bond issue, though Congress is months away.
A five story Franklin Street box factory of Lrawn Jailer Brown burned rapidly spreading to adjacent homes and businesses. Winds drove flames toward Willow Street Callowhill and Eighth Street with Buck & Co. chandelier works and Jaeger & Davin affected. Several workers burned. total losses estimated between 60 000 and 400 000.
Trial at Smith Arkansas ends in thirteen minutes with Cherokee Bill found guilty for killing guard Lanny Keating during an escape attempt. He faces a death sentence while Getobay Vior awaits verdict in the murder case.
Governments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica inform steamship agents that the ban on priests landing is rescinded and free entry is granted to all except certain individuals. The move ends earlier prohibitions affecting clergy arriving by sea.
Fragmentary report mentions two more old boats from the British steamer Cathorn found near Sydney and Brisbane. A Washington dispatch cites General Cappinger noting Canadian skirmishes remain quiet and Indians are at ease under Jackson’s rule.
The Sati orders distribution of £240 among Sassen inhabitants as part of a charitable act tied to Constantinople. The move signals royal generosity and aims to aid local residents amid economic concerns.
A massive blaze roared through the city as firefighters battled intensity across blocks. Officials warned residents and ordered evacuations while investigators began tracing the fire’s origin amid widespread damage.
A major blaze raged at the Central Stamping Company on Railroad Avenue destroying five three story brick buildings and a two story addition. Losses exceed 1 million for the company with 250 thousand insured and 430 thousand elsewhere. Fire crews arrived within twenty minutes but roofs collapsed within an hour as work began last week at full force employing 487 men.
Washington reports circle on successors to the late Justice Jackson. Rumors name James C. Carter of New York or Senator Lindsay of Kentucky, with Carlisle discussed as possible return to New York practice. Some push for ex Postmaster General Lissell, while others note Carlisle may move to New York after treasury.
Navy dispatches note Commodore Newell sailed from Shanghai with the Detroit Jet Foo Chew Yoo Chow about 400 miles from Shanghai. The detachment aims to keep American ships close to disturbances, with Admiral Carpenter and Admiral Dewey urged to protect lives and property as tensions rise in China.
R. R. Dan & Co reports trade remains unusually active in midsummer despite a mild relaxation. Key developments include a coal miners and employers settlement in western Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana and firmer wool prices while cotton speculation climbs and wheat shows a slight decline.
Tensions rise among Des Moines druggists as Norman Lichty cuts prices provoking a war within the Druggists Association. A procession with banners proclaims price cuts while wholesalers threaten to drop Lichty, who vows to beat the extortion and continue low pricing.
New York reports the Umbria will export 32000 in gold while only 250000 has been drawn from the subtreasury. Banks near the syndicate have agreed to surrender gold and shipments aim to reopen the treasury ledge while safeguarding foreign exchange.
The report states Iowa crops for the year show best prospects since regular observations began. Corn, oats, and potatoes look exceptional with moisture ample across the state. Corn acreage is placed at 1,500,000 acres, about a million more than last year, with yields well above average and total corn production near 3.0 billion bushels.
The Waxserytiva Committee of the Alsrahai town fire department joins the Grinnell department to host a two day tournament on September 2 at Marahailtown and September 3 at Grinnell. Events include fire races and campfire contests with prizes such as a silver medal and cash awards.
A strong party mobilizes against the proposed federation and a riot is threatened at La Libertad over the replacement of Gen. Rivas by Gen. Ensalon. Arist feasts are suspended to prevent mass gatherings and possible upheaval. Six fishermen remain missing near Yanunttver with three days elapsed. Madrid reports 33 thousand troops to Cuba this month and 2 thousand more in October if needed.
The Executive and State Board push to finish equalizing real estate valuation across ninety nine counties. Woodbury County lags as assessors report. council must set a levy on assessed value to raise 2 250.0% for state taxes next year. Overall valuation is expected to rise somewhat.
Fifty or more tramps camp on the island before Clinton provoking nightly burglaries. The tollgate house was entered and robbed during the tender's absence. Mrs. Elizabeth Gode’s home was ransacked while a hotel sleeper was robbed. Police were bolstered with three new officers amid suspicions of increased crime.
Illinois and Kansas City market notes show cattle prices from common to prime at 3.75 to 5.80 dollars, hogs shipping grades around 40 to 66 dollars, sheep to 1.30, wheat No 2 at 68 cents, corn No 2 near 25 to 29 cents, oats and rye with varied bids, butter and eggs listed with per unit ranges, hay 6.60 to 7.00 dollars.
The article mentions a silver wedding anniversary for Rev Henry Liz and spouse at Dulane, Iowa amid corn season. State Auditor McCarthy proposes banking law changes including cash reserves, bank real estate limits, saving bank dissolution procedures, and director duty penalties. Five cars of walnut sawings move north on the Chicago Great Western toward Banghind for taney uses. A Thibuaque story claims Johnies two years in Duhuane pursuing an insurance scheme offering Dr G M Staples a medical examiner post, which was rejected.
The report covers Hog cholera in Carroll County near Dedham, Clinton deaths, Dubuque foundry by McDonald Morrison Co, Rev Henry Luz in Dubuque, Burlington government building, Boone WCTU fountain project, Des Moines picnic for veterans, judges and marriages rumors, Woodbury County politics, Clinton fresco accident, Shetland ponies near Guthrie Center, Adams County ticket, Northwestern shops in Boone, Dubuque Early Settlers picnic receipts, Des Moines drownings and lawsuits, Dubuque rail collision suit, saloon penalties, murder near MecJenney, suicides in Algona, board of supervisors complaints, and statewide property assessments and tax changes.
Ex district attorney and Osceola County pioneer Judge Daniel D. McCallum of Sibley died at Cherokee after two years of painful illness. He served on the circuit bench, led Northwestern Iowa law, and was late post commander of the Sibley G A R post. He left a wife, a son, and two daughters.
Union County officials order an inquiry into justice docket overcharging by judges and constables, totaling about 20 755 dollars. Nearby, William and Peter Wert jailed in Des Moines for murder involving morphine laced beer. Other items cover lawsuits, drownings, a bridge accident, suicides, and a new temple cornerstone ceremony in Perry.
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