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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1896
Page
3
A trolley car with about 190 passengers sped down a mountain incline in City, Md, when brakes failed. The car derailed near a sharp curve four to five miles from the summit, overturning and injuring many passengers who were removed to their homes.
The New York World reports Cuba's provisional government near Havana faced months of friction among top officials. The clash peaked July 22 when a quartermaster drew a revolver on President Manuel, prompting a near-bloodshed moment. The president resigned in anger but withdrew resignation the next day.
Reports detail a plan by Weyler to depopulate and pacify Cuba by decrees restricting crop production and mobilizing planters to support Spain as reinforcements arrive. Arrests follow a recent insurgent attack, with many detained on charges of involvement.
In Madison Florida two young men George Page and Will Morgan rivaling for a girl's affection exchanged lines and drew pistols during a walk. Morgan fired while Page lay dying and Morgan died at the scene, leaving a fatal love feud behind. A separate Kansas incident reports a threshing engines crash west of Tonganoxie injuring two operators with no arrests.
Portraitist Jatin C. Merine dies in Kansas City at 75 with links to Abraham Lincoln era. Lucia A. Case withdraws from attorney general nomination by National party. Mark Twain's daughter Olivia Clemens dies at 24 in Farmington Ave, Connecticut. A Kansas City bank theft during cashier's absence allegedly funds stolen.
Western freight rates are in worse condition than in years past as Chicago roads clash with Gulf lines over grain movement in the Missouri and Mississippi territory. Rates have fallen by about half to the Missouri River and a third to the seaboard, yet western roads fear further reductions could erase profits. The Gulf lines appear to hold the advantage in the conflict, with grain increasingly routed via New Orleans and Galveston gateways while western roads seek relief through eastern connections.
Telegraph service restored to Magellan mining camp eighty-two miles from Silver City in Socorro County after a cloudburst. The flood destroyed twenty-six houses and business properties, causing about $25,000 in losses. Knight, a miner, drowned in his cabin, and an unknown Mexican was swept away. Eight others reported missing.
Acting Postmaster General Neilson modifies the recent order prohibiting railroads from carrying mail without postage. The change reflects Attorney General Harmon's views, holding railroads may carry debentures or letters written and sent by railroad officers and agents as part of their business, without paying postage.
Reports from Labrador warn of a total failure in the cod fishery with fog delaying catches until January. Widespread anxiety spreads among fishing communities as prospects for commercial recovery look bleak.
Washington whispers erupt as Secretary Hoke Smith resigns and Mrs Smith also resigns. President may accept the resignation. John Reynolds, the present assistant secretary, is unlikely to be promoted. A replacement is expected from the middle west.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin reports possible control by Western Union Telegraph of the American Bell Telephone Company. It notes competition with Postal Telegraph and speculation of a triple merger, mentioning J. Pierpont Morgan as Bell stock holder and shocks to stock exchanges signaling a potential telegraph and telephony monopoly.
A rear end freight train collision near a Minnesota city killed an unknown man and a boy. Several cars were smashed and debris spread across the wreck, with victims unidenified. A separate note lists other distant events including a Hebrew Benevolent Society convention and various criminal anecdotes.
Consul General Jernigan reports Shanghai plans a new oil mill to extract oil from cotton seed. He notes several Shanghai cotton mills since 1890 and predicts China will soon be a great cotton producing nation with cheap labor and vast cultivation area, impacting global markets.
The week’s political events did not shift business prospects. Sterling fluctuations and gold imports stem from a merchandise export excess, with New York exports up 20 percent and imports down 21 percent year over year. Grain movement speeds up and cotton marketing starts early, aiding the banking syndicate regulating exchange. iron and steel remain subdued with Bessemer pig at 1040 pounds and southern iron priced around Sd in New York, while finished goods stay below quoted values.
T P Rovers longtime superintendent of Marshalltown schools died by hanging in his barn. The 53 year old native of Ohio had improved the high school, but a new board elected last spring opposed him and his resignation followed. Grief for an only son drowned years ago compounded his melancholy. His wife and daughter mourn him.
The fiftieth anniversary of Iowa's statehood will be celebrated in Burlington on October 18, 1896 under a state commission appointed by Governor Drake. A $10,000 appropriation was authorized, with Burlington raising matching funds for a grand program including river carnivals fireworks oratory Pioneer scenes educational exhibits the Iowa State Band and a 500 voice choir along with other features.
Heavy rains in Colorado produced widespread floods damaging rail lines and county structures. Cherry Creek flooded Denver bursting banks and washing away town hall sections in Sunset and four ale Creek. Mines and roads suffered washouts as floodwaters surged through the region, with trains continuing on intact lines after rapid repairs.
The Western Iowa Poultry Farm and Garden Association fixed December 11 to 19 1596 for its annual exhibition in Council Bluffs. W B Russell of Ottumwa will judge. The executive committee advances plans and premium lists. The Southern Iowa Horticultural Society will join the event with displays of farm and garden products.
Five of the largest live stock firms trading with Canada face U.S. government actions over alleged violations of valuation rules in sheep consignments. Officials seek penalties up to 50 000 dollars from two firms and smaller fines for others as shipments are prepared for Canada. Also, the steamer Fort Salisbury after ten days of fire returned to London with passengers safe aboard en route to Pablo Gay Cape Colony.
A storm caused extensive damage at the State Normal School near Cedar Falls with the main wing ruined and walls blown in. Lightning struck Praa tont Seeriag's residence causing slight damage while a barn on Palerneu's farm was destroyed by wind with four horses killed. Numerous wind-induced troughions across the county reported heavy damage to fences and outbuildings.
A damaged OCR fragment references a charity panel linked to Mrs. Oru Faville and a permanent board. It notes a $50,000 airing contract, $425,000 donated, and funds to support care for heartily patients, with remaining balance to be expended.
At the annual meeting of the Aliising Valley Spiritualists Association the slate included President Col. James Freeman Broomington Vice President Mrs Diela A Fisk Secretary Martin H Meffrath Treasurer Millsack Trustees J C Bladgatt Lown and Dp GG OW Adams.
A worker named Frank Kiser and a helper died by suffocation while laboring in a well at a nineky tert heap near Waldo Wisconsin. Their bodies have been recovered.
Ivar E. Everson a clerk with general delivery service has been accused of selling stamps and pocketing funds. He admitted involvement after months of practice, facing a $500 bond and federal court appearance in Cedar Rapids.
A severe thunderstorm struck a dwelling occupied by a widow named Anwell at Waucount, smashing a sieve and tearing a feeding trough as a red fox fed arisan. A dog was killed in the house. A one legged tramp peddler assaulted a girl at Cedar Hapidg and fled, later captured. Miss Cora Swit of Cherum, Ohio accepted cepceptrass duty at Hull Academy. William Alien drowns while swimming at Stocks Lake near River Sioux during a camping trip from Maprolia. Rev. Jierbert Tilden fined for riding a bicycle on sidewalks as town ordinances are enforced. Eighty tons of hay burned in a fire at Joseph Berhimer’s near thumboids.
The state Railroad Commission refused the application to reduce hay shipping rates. It upheld the present classification after a long contested hearing, but approved a staged minimum car load reduction from 26 000 to 18 000 pounds for thirty four foot cars and down to 14 000 for smaller cars. Shippers had urged changes and submitted remonstrances and petitions.
In Woodward a Methodist minister Robberts fled with his wife and two children after an unoccupied lakeside house incident involving a young woman from a respected family. A crowd urged emigration. Separately near Grand Junction a collision killed Mrs Hogan and injured Mrs McHue without railroad fault.
A special committee of the Magenic Grand Lodge of Town is examining the case of George Van Leuven the pension agent who was sent to the penitentiary for defrauding the Government and pardoned last winter on health grounds. The court seeks to verify charges and Van Leuven assisted in his defense with a verdict due after the grand jury meets in June.
Trueadall skips Oat as fear of arrest grows after his confession to a Colorado murder linked to William Sheldan case. Des Moines council debates waterworks terms with the water company, offering 50 000 dollars in twenty five year bonds. Judge Woolson rules on city franchise authority affecting Newton and other municipalities.
State board of health approved moving ex Governor Kirkwood’s remains to a new lot in the Iowa City cemetery. The site chosen offers a better setting for a monument. Centerville Woman Suicides near Centerville as Mrs Peter McCoy ends life with razor. She survived about a day after the self inflicted wound.
Steele of Steaie and Sons banking house of Cherokee died at Salem New Jersey. He held an interest in the bank and was a large land owner.
The Jawa Liberal League met in Cedar Rapids with delegates from several towns forming an urging body to the National Liquor Dealers. It seeks repeal of prohibitory laws and opposes current temperance statutes.
Behinar Ramey, aged about 24, drowned while bathing near papou off Lome, six miles east of Broxville, in the tas liane area, in a local river or coast water incident.
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