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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
2
The Hull Index announces editor and proprietor Will Tamplin plans retirement, ending his long tenure at the newspaper. The paper notes Tamplin will depart after years shaping local coverage and editorial direction.
The Reed Smoot hearings adjourned with counsel unable to obtain definitive answers from church leaders. Attorney Tarler said rest of case hinges on documentary evidence and possible later witness testimony. Principal witness Owen testified about actions against prominent church officers and the funding of prosecutions.
Officials report two banks named The First National Bank of Canmenuk and the Afarine Track of Conneatt Wrrbor did not open doors for business over several days. They cite asset issues and liquidity concerns while promising ongoing reviews and possible remedies.
A garbled bank notice references a Doe and Erte alnee with miner depositors withdrawing funds. It claims no Ghedrick paper and hints at a general feeling of merit. The comptroller of the currency advises the First National Bank of Conneaut Ohio has closed its doors to the public.
A New York report notes larger percentages of growth in many denominations over the past year, with Episcopal membership rising about 3 percent and general growth near 5 percent. The report highlights notable expansion in some sects and overall population increases.
Readable fragments describe a chaotic incident with unclear actors and events. The text mentions a breach of a convent, thrashed items, and ensuing damage though specifics are not recoverable from the OCR. Further clarification is needed for a coherent summary.
Thirteen trains collide on the Hutfalo railroad near Yatesday afternoon. One engineer is badly hurt and several others sustain injuries as crews respond to the derailment.
A cryptic wire from Washington reports a successful telegraphic message amid unclear names and figures. The transmission hints at state level progress but the wording is garbled and several items remain unreadable.
A man convicted of fatally shooting Wan Wide at Upper Sonu was sentenced to death. The court heard testimony on the murder case as the judge imposed the death penalty.
Fragmentary stock market item notes quotations on quotes and prices. Mentions city and dealers with limited readable names.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a secret order related to hay usage and a chase incident. Mentions ship, whales feeding, and police action. Details are garbled with no clear dates or named entities. Reads as a local brief about a sequence of unexpected events and enforcement actions.
Report from Coita County states a blast at the flour mill left two workers dead and several injured. Fire crews battled flames as authorities investigated the cause.
The east wall of the O. H. Peck building fell at 1:80 in the morning, killing and trapping occupants of the Crocker Hotel. Firefighters battled flames as missing guests and workers were pulled from ruins. several injured were hospitalized and four bodies recovered. Names include William Crocker and Henry Morris among others.
In a New York court Nan Patterson testifies under oath about the murder charge. She denies firing the revolver and rejects insinuations about her relationship with Caesar Young while maintaining she did not kill him.
The basis for arbitration aimed at a textile dispute stalled as a strike enters its penultimate week. The firm announced a 92 percent wage cut for workers while about 37 positions were cut among early layoffs, intensifying the industrial tension.
Fragment from Cleveland details an early Sunday incident at a Main Street residence where a man named Combe attempted to rescue his cat Belper, hearing a cry of pain as a window was broken. The report is incomplete and hard to decipher.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Saturday event and people named Bejler Leiner and Freddie Grade. No clear teams, locations, or outcomes are readable.
A fragmented report notes the death of a Rail Road official and mentions the Mundy line event and a few scattered names. The text references workers, a garden scene, and later a Sunday return but provides no clear chronology or outcome.
Community planners in Petersburg prepare changes for potential transit scenes in Afanehine's key areas. Officials coordinate with local agencies to map routes and service impacts.
The body of an 18 year old white woman, about 5 feet 2 inches, 125 pounds, was found face down on Mogue Cutler near Colorado Springs. Coroner and detectives investigate, noting possible poisoning and attempts to mislead identification. A gold crown remains on a left upper tooth as Telegrams seek leads from major cities.
A Jones City resident reported a dog chewing flesh from a human skull and exposing a buried body nearby. The victim was W. Agee, a 60s ex-soldier from Wennes coe, who lived with nephew Jas. T. Bratchee. Police traced relatives and suspect ties to Indian Territory and Tennessee.
A garbled report notes an impending recertification change affecting prices and inspections. It mentions New York events and protests tied to a protracted process. The text references officials and charges related to a tied portion but remains unclear and fragmentary.
A five member committee met at the Washington New Smyrna event marking the fortieth anniversary of the Confederate War. The gathering planned to merge Washington D C corps and northern and southern posts. Lecturers at the preliminary meeting will address the veteran group.
A fragmentary notice reports a triple killing linked to local figures in Laxera Arkansas. The text references Warren Van Guekeresn and the Vickerson family, with a later line about an appeal from Laxera suggesting ongoing legal action.
Fragmentary report notes legal actions by Mrs Wy and a request to amend petitions. It references territorial matters in Victoria and a member of a regional legislature. The text mentions Marblehead and exports, with scattered mentions of supply and votes in Par ters. The readable parts are unclear and inconclusive.
E G Popejoy a Webster City based commercial traveler vanished three weeks ago after last seen in Sioux City. Brother in law WP Hiser tracked him to Sioux City where Popejoy then returned home and is now in Webster City awaiting next work assignment.
The Des Alpines Supreme Court holds that a fire insurance agent’s power cannot be limited by contract provisions he drafts. The decision emphasizes that statutes restrict waiving max conditions and highlights implications for agency authority and company liability.
Walter haw, a night mailing clerk at Kretiwt, was arrested after an investigation into a missing person case. The suspect, described as a printerly individual, pleaded guilty before United States commissioner Hoberts and bond was set for Monday morning.
The St Famer hotel bar stayed open past midnight and the Maansrding dancer hall had its license revoked for the same reason. Mystic Shrin ers hosted a two liquor event, prompting authorities to enforce dry rules until further notice.
A verdict for Mrs. Hamner amounts to 3509 dollars in a case involving Baraiy Hamner and others. The event occurred Monday morning at the harbor works, following a death connected to Louis PT. Hames on May 18. Recovery is linked to the deceased’s family.
Nearly 60 men drew cheeks on Thursday from Armani & Co at Sinsitv for the company’s regular fortnightly payday. This was the last payday before Christmas and the payroll shipped to city retirees and workers. A committee visit to other factories followed, with plans for a new factory site and ongoing talks about improvements.
The Jefferson school district schedules an election on January 3 to fund a new high school building. Public schooling needs are cited as essential.
Testmaster Brown of Gywegn is linked to a department reevaluation. The note mentions a topic titled Hainvate and Pete Vrines paying no one to herd the o es at Pons. The details are unclear from the fragment but involve personnel and a location.
Charles Webb and Sarah Anderson married Thursday afternoon in a quick ceremony on the Colfax interurban car near Polk County. They were accompanied by a clergyman and celebrated in front of amused passengers before continuing their honeymoon trip to Des Moines and back.
Francis E. B. Seery of Walford was convicted of second degree murder in the death of Michael Moneyhall. He received an eighteen year penitentiary term at Amamosa after a Thursday afternoon sentencing following a motion for a new trial. He showed no emotion, later expressing distress upon speaking with his mother and sisters.
At Ireton a new Methodist church faced dedication with a projected cost near 1000 dollars. The crowd filled the structure to capacity and the reported funds rose to about 2100 dollars with later totals showing substantial generosity. Final proceeds will fund basement finishing and other completing work for the church.
J Ab Norton, a farmer near Mabvorn, vanished last week after filing a letter claiming intent to leave. Neighbors report he spoke of trouble over two years and hinted at plans to flee the country. Local authorities press family for details as tensions rise.
Ida Clendemes was killed while attempting to cross a freight train at a level crossing in Lamont. The engineer had reduced speed but struck her as she moved toward the moving locomotive. Her body was thrown into the nearby light, with fatal injuries confirmed at the scene.
The report documents burglars wrecking J. FL Mariets's store at Carbon, NW of Carving, with attempts to blow open a safe. Separately, a horse and dagger were stolen from a paddock near Corning, and other scattered notices include a state agriculture department meeting in Tres Meses, and a divorce filing by Mrs. Terthi Petersen of Nevada after 32 years of marriage.
A fast stock train collided with a freight oat Lucas Seedsy due to missing track clearance. The engineer Tom Grigier was injured but not seriously, with delays reported in the line.
Danish inventor Peder Nissen, 43, who sought to cross Lake Michigan in a self made craft and twice plunged over Niagara Falls, perished in the attempt while aiming to reach the North Pole. Born in Denmark, he studied in the United States and ran a Chicago business college. He sought fame through daring experiments and innovations, including long career ventures and explorations.
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