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Hull Index

Location

Hull, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1895

Page

5

Tailors Locked Out Employers to Fight Union

In New York Brooklyn and Jersey City fifteen thousand tailors are locked out. About 195 shops belong to the Employers' Association, with 83 using new methods and the rest expected to follow. The Brotherhood reports up to twenty thousand workers may be involved as contractors pursue a return to the old task system. Benj Schwitzer leads strikers while Benj Wilkovsky defends shop autonomy and vows to run independent shops under the present system.

New York Brooklyn Jersey City Employers’ Association Benj. Schwitzer Benj. Wilkovsky Employers’ Organization

Wayne County Sues Lobraim Mower Over Unpaid Taxes

Ohio Supreme Court rules in favor of Wayne County in a $1,000 tax suit. The record notes a prior housekeeper, Flora Albright, age 16, who died August 16. She allegedly accused Mower of illicit relations and other crimes before dying of typhoid fever.

Wooster Wayne County Lobraim Mower Ohio Supreme Court Mower Flora Albright Han Bang Mawar Dlin

Boxing Signed Pact Aims World Heavyweight Bout

Arduous agreement reached in Texas for a Galveston harbor fight between Dob Fussinim and Peter Maher. Promoter Start pledges 18 000 as interim stake with Richard Fox handling custody. final deposits due by February 4 1896 and February 14 with a 10 000 prize and championship belt at stake under Marquk of Queenabury authority.

Hovustux Texas ArUells Agree Toons Otaida Galveston Harbor Fort Dob Fussinim Snd Peter Maher Sal State Ataerdvar Fyazaunee Marquk Queenabury Agrend Hichard K. Fox Fitzsimmons Amd Maher Retan Richart J. Fox

Four Times Convicted Murderer Edward Jone Sentenced

Edward Jone, found guilty of a gruesome double murder near Matavia, becomes the first in U S history to be convicted four times of first degree murder. He and his son were present when a Malaita gunfire killed the younger amid political tensions during Gov McKinley’s Matavia visit. Jone awaits transfer to the penitentiary annex after a high intensity trial.

Gronagraws Ohin Edward Jone Quecly Amnrdar Depres Peniteneiary Befiung United States Jones Big Tenn Malatt Matavia Malaita

Tider and Funds Gone at Shaker Settlement

New Lebanon New York reports the disappearance of El ior Oxford from the Shaker settlement with sister Mabel Franklin stirring interest. Authorities in New York are told elder Oxford took funds from the North family totaling at least four thousand dollars. Dinacon Levi Shaw and Benjamin Gales travel to lay the matter before officials. Shaker covenant bars individual seizure of common property and is recognized by New York courts.

New York Elior Oxford New Lebanon N.Y Mabel Franklin Lane Aisraveret Finda Levi Shaw Benjamin Gales Courts of

Judge Shoots a Lawyer in Tennessee Supreme Court row

In Chattanooga Tennessee Chief Justice TL Snodgrass fired twice at lawyer John B Beasley severely wounding his arm The shooting followed a published article accusing the court of political bias in a railroad debt case Snodgrass surrendered and was released on bond.

Chattanooga Tenn TL. Snodgrass Tennessee Supreme Court John B. Beasley Beasley Trnos Supreme Court Judya Snodgrass

Downed In His Cellar Fire Claims Krell Factory

The bell of Alexander Krell was found in the cellar of his burned factory. The premises flooded and Krell died by drowning as investigators assess the disaster and its causes.

Cineinnatiz Alexander Krell Whier Bir Krell

Breach of Promise Case Hits Verdict in Wis Case

A court in Wisconsin delivered a verdict for the defendant in a breach of promise of marriage action involving Caraille Binns. The case name and surrounding fragments indicate a civil matter with disputed promises and damages, finalized with a defense win.

Vatea Mort W. Ravaghus Ata Caraille Binns Pwaboont Rainaies

Weekly Bank Statement Summary

Sw Von Tieic statement Reserve deere 3-Banks hold $18 301 BC esos ar legal Tegirsents Federation of babor Elects Deere Now Yous At the Aereny urday sa sat of eran oar Teduge Lines

Federation of Babor Deere Eran

Socialists Nominate Gompers Presidents At London Congress Session

The convention elected Samuel Gompers president by 2041 to 1023 over McBride with every socialist delegate backing McBride. Peter J. McGuire named first vice president. James Duncan re elected second vice president. James O Connell third vice president. John Lennon re elected treasurer. Aug McGrath re elected secretary.

International Congress of Socialistic Orders London Duncan John McBride Delerate Feurnacht Samuel Gempers Gompers KcLride McBeile Peter J.mcguire Fiiai James Duncan The Granite Cutters? National Union Baltimore U. S. Keichars United Garment Workers Reichers James O' Connell International Machinists’ Union of Chicago John B. Lennon Journeymen Takers’ Union New York Aug. McGrath Tnion Boston

Venezuelan government disavows Times interview with Crespo

A Caracas cablegram from the Venezuelan government rejects a London Times interview claiming Crespo offered to reparations to Britain over the Urban incident. The Uruan boundary dispute remains tied to that incident, with British Guiana fearing possible war as local militia stages sham battles.

Venemela Wasutxeron Andrade United States Caracas London Times Crespo Great Britain Lord Salisbury Uruen Uruan British Guiana Venezuela Georgetown London West Indies

Newlie Swindle Targets Local Residents In Ind

A man and woman posing as J W Evang and wife and another man calling himself Anderson sold needles for making fancy work. They promised work for all who bought and swindled victims by charging $8 per needle and inflated prices for goods. The room filled with people eager for work and goods, while the trio fled with money and valuables.

J. W. Evang Anderson

Tailors threaten strike action in New York and Brooklyn

Henry White of the United Garment Workers warns 290 workers at 10 Brooklyn plants have walked out over contract terms. A single striker at one location led a coordinated walkout affecting 100 buildings, tied to a yearly union agreement.

Sweatahoans New York Brooklyn Henry White United Garmant Workers of America Brotherhood of Pailerg Nat Honda Masang Strika Aon Atrikary New York Stove Marona’ Protective Union

Great Shipbuilding Strike at Glasgow and Belfast

News from Glasgow and Belfast reports shipbuilding index strikers rejecting terms offered by employers. The stance dampens stocks and commercial mood as Britain faces foreign warship competition. observers expect labor pressure to push concessions in time.

Belfast Shipbuilding Index Klonpox Glasgow Helfast Great Britain Germany

Disorder in the Hadian Chamber over army enlistment debate

In the Chamber of Deputies a disorder erupted as Sir Maragal pressed to read an old letter from Premier Crispi amid debate on army enlistments. The vice president barred the letter, Marazzi urged its reading, and a clash forced a suspended session before order was restored and the chamber adjourned.

Chamber of Deputies Sig. Maragal Crispi Code Chamber Jmit Sig Marazzi Interikov

Insurgents burn plantation in Santa Clara district

Rebels burned Manuel Ha’s plantation in Can Apfuani near the province capital. The estate belonged to Tomas Ona’s willow. A steamer named Catalina arrived from Spain carrying four small coast gunboats: Yamuri Mayeri Dante and Guantanana.

Treutgents Havawat Manuel Ha Can Apfuani Santa Clara Capliak Tomas Ona Catalina Spain Yamuri Mayeri Dante Guantanana

Whale Stranded in Delaware Bay Likely Strayed From Cape May School

A ninety foot whale is in Delaware Bay and appears unable to reach deeper water. It surfaces to spout and cause foam in the shallow water, likely separated from a school spotted off Cape May.

Delaware Del Delaware Bay Dilas Cape Mey

Advertising Union Charged Over Branch Party Flyers

A postal authority issued an order against a union advertising group in China for distributing circulars at party events and accused of dropping all contributions after expelling a member with 6.59 rship term.

Wastunaron Postafhiea Mel Hieava Oof Chirase Piarties

Alw Tastor Fangrd at Mason City incident

In Mason City a report mentions Rangel at ties pevnite of City Marisimai Ey Abe Paylor who rose for the inner of Alamosa. the event is described as creep paid.

Mason City Rangel Pevnite City Marisimai Ey Abe Paylor Wes Inneider Alamosa Creep

Armenia's Last Appeal Details Mass Killings and Refugees

A dispatch from Constantinople reports Armenia in a dire state with estimates of up to 100000 killed and 500000 survivors fleeing to forests and mountains to survive. Missionary leaders confirm credibility and cite escalating casualties reaching 100000.

Armenia Loypoy Constantinople Hopuinhity Christianity Save Us Boston London Jadson Smith D. T American Board of Foreign Mission Commissioners Ito Associated Press

Million Gift Boosts University Biology Faculty and Labs

Miss Helen Culver of the city donated 1,000,000 to the University of Chicago to expand biological science research. The funds may support current departments, an inland experimental station, a marine laboratory, university extension lectures on Chicago's west side, and up to half the principal for land, equipment, and buildings.

Curcace Helen Culvyer University of Chicago Miss Culver University of Chicapo Loa Marine Biological Laboratory Chicago

Bradstreet Weekly Review Summary of Seasonal Trade and Failures

Bradstreet's Weekly Review reports colder weather in Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Minnesota boosting sales of seasonal goods while overall wholesale trade remains dull as merchants cut stocks for year end inventories. Retail demand rose in holiday specialties though not always meeting expectations with irregularities in commodity obligations and overall national trade satisfactory to the central Mississippi valley. The tally of business failures reaches 329 in the United States versus 343 last year. Canada shows a decline from 84 to 40.

Bradstreet New York Missouri Kansas Nebraska Minnesota Ubrong Mississipi Valley United States BYA Canatde

W J Harvey Forms Patriots of America in Free Silver Cause

W J Harvey known as Coin announces a new political order named Patriots of America to advance the free silver cause. National officers listed include W H Darvey as patriot head, Charles SI, Ale Clare as national recorder, and James F Adaing as treasurer. Harvey appointed Moeagra and two others to complete the organization.

W.J. Harvey Fredsilver Hin Harvey Amerion Partiga W. HE. Darvey Fitet Nations Patrot Charles SI Ale Clare National Recorder James F. Adaing Air Tarvey Order Moeagra Adsina

Opposition to Cope Pinger nomination to brigadier general

A protest from Sen. Alt and allies argues against Gen J J Cope Pinger’s promotion. They claim many officers are passed over and accuse Pinger of allegiance to papal figures and Ireland, labeling him unfit for command.

J.J. Cope Pinger Gentral Inn Skiliel Flint Ireland Ping Iix Eaty St. Michael Amin Pape Pius IX

Fierce Gales Strike Virginia City Area

News describes severe northeast gales causing flooding in the lower city area. Warnings issued by the weather bureau after a damaging windstorm disrupted telegraph lines and hampered harbor communications. Ships and vessels arriving from Garaling Sounds report heavy seas and rough conditions.

Virginia Norpore Vais Weather Bureau Delain Aily

National Civil Service Leaders Named in League Officership

National Civil Service Leastin announces league officers with President-Tfon Carl Shurz and Vice Presidents Kangis Adams Goaton A J McDonoinin New York Bishop HW Potter Measents Baltimore Henry ititelonssk Si Tewig FH G Lea Philadelphia Vrankim MacVearh Chicago Bishop S Ryan Ulalo Win Volts Farminn Lor named among the slate.

National Civil Service Leastin Wasnixeras National Evil Servicefor Sofowier Tfon Carl Shurz Kangis Adams Goaton A. J. McDonoinin New York Bishop HW Potter New Works It. Measents Baltimore Henry Ititelonssk Si Tewig FH. G. Lea Philadelphia Vrankim MacVearh Chicago S. ¥. Ryan Ulalo Win Volts Farminn- Lor

Ambush Report Near White Oaks Strikes Five Miners

The report says five miners were found by the trail between White Oaks and Jicarreilla. One lay dead and another mortally wounded. The attackers, said to be eleven Indians, shot and robbed them and are believed to be Apaches from San Carlos Avenue.

Almuoumagor N. M White Oaks Jicarreilla Bitter Tin Territory San Carias Avenay

Afro Americans gather for welfare conference in Seco nd Tapish Church

The national meeting of Afro Americans opened at the Seco nd Tapish Church with limited prominent colored leaders present and a focus on race welfare. Augustis Straker delivered the closing remarks about civil rights and community progress.

Mith Seco Ond Tapish Conté Copynsismer D. Augustis Straker

Death of Gen Edward Wright Leaves Iowa in Mourning

Gen Edward Wright died in Des Moines on Friday morning. Born June 27, 1827 near Salem Ohio, he helped organize the Republican party and served in the General Assembly, twice re elected, and as Speaker of the House. He was a brigadier general in the Civil War and later held posts as Secretary of State, capitol construction supervisor, and member of the Des Moines Board of Public Works. He also oversaw the insane hospital project and held state horticultural society custodian duties.

Edward Wright Ed Wright Des Moines Salem Ohio Shenanadeah Valley Tfe Miss Afartha ‘Thompson Cedar County Republican Party General Assembly Champion Hills Cedar Creek Wright Mnade State House Capitol Grand Army of the Republic Iowa

Double Tragedy Strikes Dexter Area Home

In Dexter area four miles northeast, Grant Hibbs, 32, fatally shot his wife then killed himself with two more shots. He wounded his wife with a knife after a self inflicted head wound. The couple’s infant was present as neighbors found the scene. Hibbs had been released from an insane asylum five weeks earlier. his condition and the wife’s injuries were dire.

Valentine Hibbs Dexter Iowa Grant Hibbs Hibbs Valentine ‘Hibbs Gate Hinself Gibbs Mt. Pleasants

State Pharmacy Board Reports Growth and Licensing Metrics

The eighth blended report of the State Pharmacy Commission, filed with Governor Jackson, covers two years. It notes 1,759 registered pharmacists, 2,450 stored drugs, 14 liquor permits, and 1,084 examined for certificates with 407 passing. It also cites no permits in Adams, Scott, Shethy, Warren, and Washington counties.

Kanort Stata Pharmiacy Commission Wth Jackson Ute Board Prat Hia Rear’ & Lewes Tien Reste Adama Scott Shethy Warren Washington

Foolish Practical Joke Leads to Imprisoned Prankster

Lazarun Reynolds faces transfer to Anisanaashim after a prank gone wrong that wounded a target and sparked a bizarre chase. A year ago a man died on a Farnhambles Gowrie bridge as rumor of a haunting spread. A hoaxer donned a sheet to impersonate a specter causing the victim Hepnolda to flee nine miles home in panic and later collapse.

Fool Hiller Needen Lazarun Reynolds Anisanaashim Farnhambles Gowrie Hepnolda Zenuinn

Disappearance of Lincoln Toat Treasurer Stirs Council

Steam Charity Funds sparked excitement at Council Bhiffa after the discovery that James Jacoby, treasurer of Lincoln Toat, GATL, is a missing person. Rumors suggest suicide amid debts from General Dodge funds and gambling, with letters saved for his wife and city marshal.

James Jacoby Lincoln Toat Gatl Seno General Dodge Limacht Missouri Jacoby Jacoby'a Disappearance In Still Myaters

Wankou B F Bloomer Found Guilty in Fraud Case

At Wankou B F Bloomer was found guilty by a jury in a fraudulent banking case. He faces a lengthy penitentiary term and a $3000 fine. His motion for a new trial failed and he appealed to the Supreme Court. Four more indictments allege he defrauded depositors of nearly 370000, with county costs around 5000.

Wankou F. Bloomer Bloomer Wan Atones Supreme Court

Fragmented Mississippi River Frost Feels Earlier Freeze

The Mississippi River at Dubuque froze three weeks earlier than last year marking a notable change in winter conditions. A jumble of local names and events appears, including wedding notices and social news from Keokuk and Washington, with scattered references to community matters and court concerns.

Mississippi Dubuque FE. Sinonse Washington Carrie Brown Keokuk Beatrice

Wide-ranging Iowa notices recount fires deaths and business deals

A farm house near Williams burned with occupant I. F. Christenson inside. Ransom Detheri of Bellevue died after escaping an air hole and drowning. James O’Hare, Burlington’s longtime employee, died. Dr A J Hobart of Clinton, 67, prominent physician, is dead. Separate items note a triplet birth in Grinnell, a Des Moines council probe, a Clinton stock company forming to build Kane Pennington engines, Keokuk’s Daniel After’s death, and a Marshalltown rail deal with Chicago Great Western Railway.

Ransom Detheri Bellevue James O'Hare Burlington A. J. Hobart Clinton Erstero Iowa Corneil Glifis John Lucne Grinnell John LT. Wright Des Moines Henge Daniel FP Keokuk Omaha Miller Congress Iowa Flo Iast Marshalltown State Bank Cooper & Speers Ole Harley Wey Marshalltown Chicago Great Western Railwar Company AlsBrith & Win Tataxing Goath Third Avenue Jépot Laura Dougherty Dea Moines Hasor Hater & Camp Dink Supreme Court Wateher Dunn Fenly Henly Sud Patron Viclim Healy Baptist Church Jefferson Bapttal Missionary Association Philadelphia

Insane Slan Tragedy in Iowa Woman Shoots Husband

A Dexter area crime scene reports Grant Hibbs 32 shooting his wife then shooting himself. He wounded his wife and injured himself in a second attempt, while a baby witnessed the horror. Hibbs had recently left a state asylum and resumed violent illness. The wife survived.

Reign of Terror Strikes Greston Neighborhoods

Over twenty five private residences and businesses robbed in Greston during the past week. Women and men insulted on their way home. Four burglars attacked a policeman. one suspect, Rick Sharkey, arrested but others fled. Six homes entered in a single raid. citizens arm themselves amid rising alarm.

Creston Greston Rick Sharkey

Yall sen Cedar Rapids man in desertion scandal

James E. B. Yall sen left a wife and child in destitute condition and vanished. The wife was declared insane and placed in Independence hospital. Word then reached Cedar Rapids that Wall was arrested in Nashville on adultery charges with Mrs. Ramsell who said she was his sister. Ramsell had visited Cedar Rapids last summer and has a Floron family.

James EB. Yall Cedar Rapids Independence Wall Nashville, Tenn Ramsell

Union County New Creamery Opens With Grand Celebration

The Farmers Co operative creamery of Alls pice Union County opened to a Southwest Iowa celebration attended by over 2 000 people. A free dinner accompanied the event with four 100 foot long tables of substantial country fare. The creamery building, constructed by Freeman of Minneapolis, is described as the finest plant of its kind in the area.

Union County Farmers* Co-operative Allspice Iowa Freeman Minneapolis

Damages Sought Over Humboldt County Woman's Death

Frank Gory sues Dr. A G Jacobs for 95000 alleging medical malpractice over his wife’s death six months after treatment in Humboldt County. He contends death was not from heart disease and presses the case in district court.

Buen Frank Gory Humbola A. G. Jacobs Gory Th. Jacobs Ueartier Humboldt County

Notable Voltaic Appeal Ends Subtle San Case Era

The Supreme Court of Loita abr Ge issues judgment in Plymodilt County district court over the State. Lala wid flari and appellants Atlee Hart and Atntse serve times, prosecuted for extortion and convicted. This marks the end of the celebrated cases in the county’s criminal history.

Atlee Hart Supreme Court of Loita Osae Tha Stala Ve Lala Cmrts Iy Sutilay San Eases Witiel Lawie Ant Atlee Hart

Davenport boarding house death ends in attempted criminal abortion verdict

The coroner's jury finds Mrs Carney from Iowa City died due to an attempted criminal abortion. County Attorney Chamberlain to present cash to the grand jury, indicting a prominent physician and several others is expected.

Mrg. Carney Davenport L. Carney Iowa City Chamberlain

Confession in Grave Robbery Tied to Win dan Case

John Cummingraf Vinton has confessed to stealing a young woman’s body the day after Imrial. The 22 year old robbery implicates five respected Win dan citizens and involves a relative of J BR Christie, a leading Marion figure.

John Cummingraf Vinton Windan J. BR. Christie Marion

Five Men Arrested for Meat Theft Ring at Duluque

Five men Emil Teanberker Herman Jousch Andrew Wenry and John Strutz were arrested at Duluque for selling meat from a busted baron house. The victims were killed and the meat sold at Hranvbreker’s slaughter shop. They are held for examination.

Beck Emil Teanberker Herman Jousch Andrew Wenry John Strutz Duluque Harsea Hranvbreker Snaelier

Oskaloosa Sun Barbering Ban Approved

The council approved an ordinance at the request of local barbers prohibiting any shaving or hair cutting on Sundays. A fine was set for offenders with possible additional penalties for repeat violations.

Oskaloosa

Big Four Penry Exhibition Opens in Siewax City

The Big Four Penutry Association opened its annual show in Siewax City on December 9. About 2,000 exhibitors from Nebraska North and South Dakota Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois entered works across multiple categories.

Big Four Penutry Association Siewax City Nebraska North South Dakota Wisconsin

Dubuque Businessmen Plan 100 Mile Southwest Railroad

Local merchants in Dubuque organize to construct a 100 mile railroad line southwest to connect with the Northwestern at Toledo. The proposed route would run through Jones Linn Benton and Tama counties to link with existing rail facilities.

Bsiness Dubiqua Jones, Linn Benton Tama Northwestern Tueledo

New Fort Dodge Factory Forms to Produce Gypsum Plaster

The Cardiff Gypsum Plaster Company is organized at Fort Tradse with capital of 16008 to build a gypsum rock grinding mill. This marks the fifth mill in the plaster industry in the region.

Fort Dodge Cardiff Fort Tradse Indus

Unclear fragmentary notice from archival page

Fragmented OCR text mentioning Archbishop, local figures, a pictive day, names like Kodaly and Aq uennessey, a Wired Man, and a couple with ages 1T and 24, plus a note about leaving a husband and five children.

Beary Werh

Fry Miller's Token Dispute Ties Up 1 Tow A Bag

An unclear OCR snippet references Fry Miller and a bag dispute at a location named Vear or Ve ar, with Feb/Jan era timing and a Danie event. No clear names or outcomes are readable.

Teeath Daniel Er Danie Fry Miller Vear

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