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Newspaper

Hull Index

Location

Hull, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1898

Page

6

Hullindex Hall Admits Sioux County Official Paper

The Hullindex Hall in Iowa proclaims itself as the official paper for Sioux County, signaling status and local recognition within the region.

Sioux County

Clever Bank Robbery Leaves Lima Bank Empty

The American National Bank of Lima Ohio was robbed Monday night of 18162 dollars in currency and gold. The vault remained undamaged and the deposit of 16000 dollars from Saturday night was missing. The door was found open and no clues were available for detectives to trace the thieves.

American National Bank Lima Ohio Lank reLberg

Arrival of the Treaty Ends Spanish-American War Accord

President McKinley received the peace treaty with Spain from Judge Day and the American peace commission at a formal ceremony. The document marks the earnest efforts of Paris delegates and aims to bring peace, credit, and glory to the United States.

Spain McKinley American Peace Commission United States Judge Day AACA Paris

Dawson Flight Ends Food Shortage Confidence Rises

Direct Dawson departure leaves Alaska bound passengers and travelers unsure of relief. The town reports a sharp population drop and improving travel conditions as a relief party resumes routes. Meals cost a dollar with no food shortage anticipated for winter.

Klondike Farroplon Pass- Seattle Alaska Daweon Lamong Ihd Jock Carn Sakon Dawson Dawson CY

Rioting in Havana Sparks Tufts of Bloodshed and Disputed Border

Reports describe Monday night disturbances at Monserrat and Havana auburs as Spanish troops moved from Prade to Galiano Street, firing killed an 8 year old Cuban child, and left a narrow Cuban strip along the waterway. Counterfeiting tale emerges alongside details on a silver certificate and plate printing.

Monserrat, & Auburs Havana Prade Galiano Street Caban New World Wavasa Yarbor Cuba Libre United States Viavana

Train collision injures yard workers near Lexington

A Louisville and Nashville yard engine collided with a Chesapeake and Ohio freight train in Lexington suburbs. All L and N workers jumped to safety and were injured, two possibly fatally, while C and O crew remained at their posts and were seriously hurt.

Lowisville and Nashville Chesapeake and Ohio Lexington Louisville and Nashville

Muster Out of Troops Plans for Discharge Nears

The War Department has not set definite plans for mustering out 50 000 volunteers decided at a cabinet meeting. Discharge timing hinges on whether three months or two months extra service is used. Some regiments already back from foreign service will be discharged soon. Plans also aim to muster out all volunteers in the Philippines as fast as replacements arrive to avoid hampering administration.

War Department Philippines

Chicago to Erect 10 000 Capacity Coliseum on Wabash

Chicago plans an active campaign for the national convention of 1900. Charles F. Gunther presidents a company with 200000 capital to build a new coliseum on Wabash avenue. The hall will be 86 feet high on the interior and 309 by 116 feet outside, with 150000 spent on construction. The main floor holds 10000 and galleries can extend to 15900 or 18000 for special occasions. Work starts after land clearance and the building is due next fall.

Prince George Arrives in Crete and Hoists Flag

Prince George of Greece, now high commissioner, lands at Canea Crete amid cheers and forts salutes. He attends Te Deum at a church and visits the government building where the Cretan flag is raised amid naval cheers. He issues a proclamation pledging just, impartial rule for all without distinction.

Prince George Canea Crete Greece Princs Georgu

Monroe fortress to receive extended defenses on Chesapeake Bay

A Norfolk sourced report says Fortress Monroe will be expanded to block Chesapeake Bay approaches and strengthen the entrance to Washington. New heavy guns will defend inland channels as Lyons arrive for fortification work amid broader coastal defenses.

Norfolk Afonrec America Dalla Mila Chesapeake Bay Virginia Pipes Washington

Death of Pianist Sebastian Bach Mills is Reported

News notes report the death of Sebastian Bach Mills, a renowned pianist and composer aged 71. The item mentions family and public reaction, with brief references to local authorities and unrelated society chatter.

Wisebmany Sebastian Bach Mills

Cubans to Rejoice Evacuation Celebration in Havana

Havana prepares five days of festive events to mark the evacuation with a grand procession a race meeting a campaign dinner and hopes for Gomez to attend A high mass at the cathedral will include special prayers and streets will be festively decorated American officers receive invitations to private balls by the hundreds

Junta Tacon Theater Havana Gomez

Minnesota Leads in Railroad Mileage Increase for 1898

Preliminary estimates from the Rail road Gazette New York show U S railroad mileage rising by 2867 miles in 1898 the largest gain since 1892. Nine roads account for over one third of the increase led by Great Northern 165 miles and St Louis & San Francisco 148 miles. Minnesota tops by state with 25 percent of new miles followed by Texas Louisiana Alabama Oklahoma Arkansas Maine California Missouri Michigan and Georgia with gains ranging from 125 to 164 miles.

Railroad Gazette New York United States Great Northern St. Louis San Francisco Mobile & Ohio Washington County Maine Pecos Valley Northwestern el Paso Northeastern Minnesota Texas Louisiana Alabama Oklahoma Arkansas California Missouri Michigan Georgia

Yale Divinity Student Arrested for Massive Library Theft

Yale Divinity student Hmues Miller was arrested in New Haven on Saturday for shoplifting about 5 000 volumes. Police report he was seen placing books in a bag at a bookstore and more volumes were later found at his home. Dealers identified 2 000 volumes among the loot.

Hmues Miller Yale P. Miller Nea Daven Puy Thyes Millar

HITT FOR AMBASSADOR INDICATION OF DIPLOMATIC MOVE

The New York Press reports Robert B. Tlitt of Tilimein may become ambassador to Parasia with President proposing the appointment. Senior Cullum recommended Mr Hitt for the British post signaling a possible leave from Congress for diplomatic service.

New York Robert B. Tlitt Tilimein Horse Foreign Affairs Criminmen Cullum Mr. Hitt Mitta Congress

Porter reports progress in Cuba after Santiago visit

Special commissioner Robert B. Porter returns from Santiago de Cuba and Porto Rico with a report to the treasury secretary. He cites smooth military governance, reform in Santiago’s courts, reimposed taxes, and plans for internal revenue. Porter commends Gen. Wood and urges harbor improvements and better navigation aids.

Robert B. Porter United States Cuba Porto Rico Santiago de Cuba Secretary of the Treasury Porter Chamber of Commerce Santiago Shatier Cubs Tle Gen. Wood

Day to Get Only Twenty Thousand in Peace Commission Pay

The ongoing dispute over the joint peace commission pay shows that William B Day Whitelaw Reid and John B Moore are set to receive large sums, while the daily allowances push totals past twenty thousand dollars. Also noted are treaty talks with Peru and a Colorado asylum investigation, plus a possible ambassadorial transfer for Jules Canton.

William B. Day Whitelaw Reid John BD. Moore United States Muore Sioef

Market Quotations From National Grain and Live Stock Markets

A dense transcript of regional market quotes lists cattle hogs sheep and various grain prices from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Toledo Milwaukee and New York. Prices span ranges for No 2 white No 2 corn No 2 oats No 2 rye and butter creamery stock with bids in dollars per hundredweight or bushels and varying grades from common to choice and mixed lots.

Chicago Seth Dheter Indianapolis St. Lous--Catile Cincinnati Alilwankee Amuman New York

Woolstock woman burned to death in home fire

Mrs. Ts Fulton aged 35 burned to death at Woolstock after lighting her pipe with a match dropped on her clothing. Also reports of E Filton aged 85 blinded by a similar accident that afternoon. Firefighters and husband attempted aid, but both deaths occurred. Separate items note state sheriff meeting in Albia and parole cases involving a prisoner from Chester Illinois.

Ts. Fulton Woolstock Latch Wee Lidy Rs E. Filton Senco

Thirty Quail in Thirty Days Bet Roars in Iowa Patch

A fragmentary Des Moines era news item reports a wager between J Young and Arthur Walker over a thirty day quail trial. Young bets on his appetite while the loser pays per quail eaten. Other items mention a hunting accident, a murder verdict, poisoning case, and local railroad improvements.

J. Young Arthur Walker Bolls Atlantic R. Young Agi Young

Seven Men Sentenced for Burglary and Theft

In the district court at Indepridenes gon, seven men received penitentiary terms for burglary led by Joe Hueley seven years and George Thier four years. Joe Greeley two years Frank Marte six months, with Orland Chaney six years and seisel ten years for horse stealing Jacy Patten six months for larceny.

Tvage Wair

Medical Meeting of Central District Doctors Held at Boone

Central District Medical Association of Town met at Boone with several medical men in attendance to discuss regional health matters and professional updates.

Boone Central District Medi-cal Association of Town Angnlue Penni Scencal Tien

Johnson Missing Amid Blakes Lost Funds In Marshalltown

In Marshalltown F Elmer Jolson faded from sight with about 55 dollars of Blake's money. Johnson, long time Blake collector, is missing and under suspicion of foul play as officers press for clues. A Toledo arrest with similar looks but different man yielded a brass check linked to Tremont, Marshalltown, hinting at broader scheme. Centerville relatives mourn Robert Ramsey once thought Cuban bound. records show he never served in Cuba and was rejected after enlistment.

Blake F. Elmer Jolson C. Blake Marshalltown A. Johnson Blaké Toledo Johnson Jobnson Tremont Hanis Tremont Iense Centerville Robert Tramsey Illinois Aobert Ramsey Santiago Cuba Romney

Iowa Sheriffs Association elects officers in Des Moines meeting

The Iowa Sheriffs Association met in Des Moines to elect officers. President J. D. Payne of Dallas County serves as leader with L. W. Enolson of Mitchell County as secretary and treasurer. A. W. Mitterer of Gardin County is first vice president and R. C. Kennelley of Guthrie County is second vice president. Legislative committee members include D. R. K. Tripp of Jasper, John Lewis of Clay, J. F. Mentzer of Marion, J. W. McPherson of Marshall, and R. T. St. John of Mitchell.

Hee Albhies Prince Prclest Otade J. Ee Siont Pell J. F. Mentzer Marion L. WiKnowlok Mitchell Nelling Gov. Shaw Fae Iowa Sheriffs’ Association Des Moines J. D. Payne Dallas County L. W. Enolson Mitchell County A. W. Mitterer Gardin County R. C. Kennelley Guthrie County D. Rk, Tripp Jasper John Lewis Clay J.F. Mentzer J. W. McPherson Marshall R. T. St. John

Tragic Rifle Incident Claims Cedar Rapids Child

The seven year old son of Arthur Wilson of Paralta near Cedar Rapids killed his infant sister when handling a loaded rifle left unattended by their father who had stepped away to fetch water. The gun fired striking the girl in the head and she died instantly.

Arthur Wilson Paralta Cedar Rapids Bat

Keokuk High Bridge Debate Reignites Across Mississippi

The Keokuk community again debates a Mississippi River crossing. Hubinger, a wealthy starch manufacturer, leads the movement with a high bridge long a favored project. Local merchants support the plan and expect decisive action soon.

Keokuk Mississippi River Hubinger

Sioux City's New Brewery Nears Completion

The new brewart building in Sioux City costing 200000 dollars is rapidly nearing completion with plans to start beer production by February. It is a fine structure expected to boost local business and barley demand.

Sioux City New Browery Brewart Lioux City

Burglar Confesses After Stolen Cash Found

Jasper McDaniels of Clemons Grove was arrested in Marshalltown on burglary charges for taking $50 from the Jones Moonny store. The thief, who admitted the act, had the money on his person when searched. A fire damaged the Montezuma courthouse addition but was fought by the response and saved by the fire company. Insurance will cover about $7,000 in losses.

Jasper McDaniels Clemon’s Grove Marshalltown Jones & Moonny’s Clemons Grove Poweshick Court House Montezuma Nelson

Fatal Mining Accident Near Sigourney Kills Driver

News reports a coal mine accident near Sigourney where Charles Rhoads, a 21 year old driver, was killed when his head became crushed between a cart wheel and a root. The instant death occurred as he guided an animal into the entrance.

Charles Rhoads Sigourney

Thief Captured After Stolen Horses Reported

A youth named Joe Chirk allegedly stole a horse and buggy at Norway and another pair at Shellsburg. He was arrested in Marion while attempting to dispose of the stolen property.

Flow Joe Chirk Norway Shellsburg Wes Marion

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