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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
3
J P Mason treasurer states the newly elected Elgin Butter Board will investigate possible violations of the Sherman antitrust act by the quotation committee. Charles H Potter was elected president. board may abolish the committee if found illegal but aims to keep operating decisions aligned with other markets.
Newburg Missouri December 26 Relatives fear Wenn Scanlon president of the Newburg bank was slain for a large sum of money. Scanlon and farmhand Frank Miller drove toward Beanton farm when Scanlon disappeared. Hat coat and checkbook found on a stump. bloodhounds failed to track. posse searches ongoing.
Fragmentary OCR notes accuse Russians of cruel acts amid ongoing conflict. Limited legible details mention accusations of mistreatment and general hostile actions, with missing context and names.
The White House states President declines immediate release of a state consultation report on the demolition of Charles Bacee. The board of physicians and medical officials advised ongoing review, with consideration of changes at intervals.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of Commerce Lalor Nagel emerges as the likely Supreme Court pick to succeed Harlin. President Tait is not expected to choose Lehman or Deemer, with Nagel seen as the probable selection. Nagel, a steady cabinet member from St. Louis, would create a cabinet vacancy affecting patronage balance.
New York 26 The physicians attending St Charles Mayo the Rochester Minn surgeon who underwent an operation last Saturday for mallsiane a few days after he had been countered on for appendicitis said today that the patient's condition was very satisfactory and that the outlook for a favorable recovery was excellent.
Clara Barton, president and founder of the first National Red Cross, received Christmas honors on her 80th birth anniversary. Though frail, she celebrated with relatives and friends at her home Red Cross in a Wellington suburb.
Nebraska's 1910 census bulletin compares urban and rural counts. Cities and incorporated places of 2500+ inhabitants housed 319 852 people, 26.1 percent, while rural areas held 891 362, 73.9 percent. Urban share rose slightly since 1900. nationwide urban density rose to 46.39 percent in 1910.
Charles Tester, Oklahoma farm hand, who held up a post office and general store in Frowell, pleads guilty to the charge in Fremont. Bound over to district court on $2000 bond, unable to furnish. Sheriff Baumann caught him after a 64 mile auto chase through deep snow. A separate note mentions a petition to add a county highway commissioner with a maximum salary of 1200.
Fremont editor Perkins of the Fremont Herald is slated as president of the Fremont Baseball Association for the Nebraska Story League season. E R Gummey of the First National Bank is named treasurer. secretary not yet filled as the association plans reorganization for the coming year.
Tokyo reports a cabinet conference with elder statesmen including Prince Katsura. The meeting, kept strictly secret, believes China will adopt a republican government, as revolutionaries demand, while powers avoid direct intervention.
The prosecutor argues Darrow is not accused, contending no evidence confirms guilt. Officials say there is uncertainty and seek further evidence, with no current indictment or charges clearly established. The remark references Franklin and Tt Con but lacks concrete proof.
San Francisco on December 26 reports the police commission rescinding the downtown New Year’s Eve dancing ban from now through January 2. Committee head Joseph Sullivan defends a toned down yet festive, time honored celebration for those seeking a traditional San Francisco New Year whirl while others can stay home.
Reports from Tabriz indicate Russian troops retreated from the Russia Persian bank in the city bazaar. The bank held about 150 dollars in specie and now stands without guards as forces pulled back.
Representatives of the Field Muscular? of Chicago negotiate to acquire the late J M Schuette’s Green Bay herbarium. If sold, the collection will be shown in Chicago as the Schuette section of the Field botanical collections. Mrs Adelaide Towis Terlanger obtained a contested divorce decree on Saturday with alimony of 21500 to acquisition.
Sam Genusa was found guilty of violating the federal injunction against violence by strikers and sentenced to one year in federal penitentiary after participating in an attack on strikebreakers. Leopold, VP of the machinists union, was charged with bribery as two witnesses testified to sums offered to leave town.
Reports from Peking and Shanghai indicate growing doubt that the Shanghai conference between the imperial government and the revolutionary party will succeed. Observers warn of potential northward advance by revolutionaries and warn that foreign loan negotiations are suspended while powers weigh intervention options.
A sudden inrush of water flooded the Cross Tetregonal pit near Winn Mrsland. Two hundred miners were working underground when the flood struck. all were brought to the surface, with fears of widespread loss of life averted due to prompt rescue.
In Dortmund Germany on April 28 a firedamp explosion ripped through a Teutaburgia colliery killing six workers led by Sig Mmineta. Rescue teams battled to control the blaze as officials launched inquiries into the incident.
Jury finds Angelina Garramone guilty of first degree murder with a life imprisonment recommendation for killing Mrs Maria La Guardia on August 20 1910 in Denver. Witnesses Mrs Consetti Forgione and Stella Forgione testified believably about Garramone luring La Guardia to a mine and attacking her as an infant was held by Forgione.
A Boston teenager, Aleisa Betdeet Pritchard, was stabbed to death on Westwood Avenue near Hyde Park. Police comb local sections but fail to identify a motive or suspect. Her aunt, Mrs. Phomag Pritchard, confirms the victim’s identity and location of the attack.
Henderson Wyoming Dee 23 The sheriff moved quickly after a fatal arson at the Royster estate in Robards. A rejected admirer, once employed on the estate, has been arrested in connection with the case. Three persons are dead and a daughter and a cook are seriously ill. The alleged ruse involved poison delivered via beer.
The eight year sentence for manslaughter of Dr HD Kelly was appealed today to the Suprem Court, with arguments heard in Des Moines. The case centers on the conviction and potential grounds for review in the higher court.
Denver district issued a writ to compel a special election on charter amendments creating a commission form of government. The action targets Mayor Fr. Speer and city officials over the headless ballot and voting provisions. The city attorney announced an appeal.
A wild mix of poultry census notes Iowa turkeys and ducks declined sharply while chickens rose to about 23 million from 1900 to 1910. South Dakota shows strong poultry growth though Nebraska loses turkeys and ducks amid broader farmage shifts.
Principal witnesses described the fermion sion of the trial of Ben Marka tied to Maybray gang indictments. Frank A. Skipton ex officer and T B Richardson testified to Maybray visits to J H Richmond while chief of police, raising suspicions that were not acted on. Court adjournment noted as of today.
Governor fatralf sent to the parole board the case for Charles Thomas of Polk county and William O’Toole of Sac county. Thomas is serving 15 years for a death tied to Mabel Schofield with evidence described as circumstantial. The pardon request follows prior legislative consideration.
Blackler hay sparked a black leg outbreak among 12 imported cattle owned by William Tronsel, Sac township farmer. Cattle bought in Sieur City and shipped from South Dakota died in the last two weeks. disease now checked. Also, a fire destroyed the Wort home four miles west with no injuries.
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