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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1912
Page
3
An auto voyage across Lake Erie from Mut-In-fay Ohio to Calawley Island and back was completed by J. Wet John Derr Capt W E Smith and partners. The 2 200 pound machine faced a dangerous crack requiring planks for a temporary fix before continuing to Leamington and Pissens then returning to Catawba Island.
Dispatches report a 10 000 strong Imperial army led by General Chang Jun defeated by a Yanton republican force under General Wong Chug near Ki Chang. About four hundred Manchus killed and the Imperial line retreating 20 miles to Wongan Fo. In Shan Tune province Wates army captured Chi Afark city. Another report from Tick Pale says Ku Cheng in Antauvel province saw a decisive Imperial setback near the Wen Petgs Pukow railway line.
Railroad commissioners from multiple states oppose a Western freight tariff set to take effect February 16. Clifford Thorne demands a 120 day suspension, arguing insufficient time to study impacts on 35 000 towns and key centers like Chicago Kansas City Des Moines St Louis. Commission to meet again to decide next steps.
United States District Judge Carpenter adjourned the morning session to allow defendants and counsel to attend the funeral of Mrs. A H Veeder, wife of a defense attorney. The trial was to resume this afternoon with Steiner Langher continuing his fifth day on the witness stand for G H Hammond & Company plant of National Packing Company.
Denver January 39 The Western league may adopt numbered uniforms at its February 6 meeting with each player wearing a sleeve numeral matching his score card number. Supporters argue the system will boost scorecard sales despite opposition from veteran club owners.
On January 30 at sunset the lighthouse near Chincoteague failed to shine. Mrs. Taylor, keeper's wife, and onlookers learned of trouble after a rescue launch returned with wounds and supplies. They found Keeper Taylor dead kneeling at his bedside in the lighthouse, amid treacherous Atlantic channels.
Albert Wolter was executed at Sing Sing at 6 40 am for the 1920 murder of Ruth Wheeler in New York City. He denied guilt in a last message to Warden Kennedy. The case relied on circumstantial evidence but the appeals court ruled he was fairly tried.
Thomas Edwards, a missing county commissioner, was seen on a Sioux City train Saturday then passed Yankton and arrived Sunday from the west. He left for Kansas City in the afternoon without returning home and would talk only of business matters. The case remains unsolved and baffling.
Washington January 29 a 1b year term for the postmaster general and the removal of the post office department from politics with postmasters appointed by the department head rather than the president was proposed in Norris Nebraska and is a revision of a prior bill.
Sedalia Missouri January 23 work resumes at the Missouri Kansas and Texas shops with about 200 men back on duty after a stoppage. The carrier line force includes machinists and helpers amid routine repairs and adjustments.
In Lawrence Massachusetts on June 30 rioting by textile strikers halted several mill gates. Strikers attacked strike breakers and forced cars to halt, injuring multiple people while militia blocked district entrances and police failed to quell the violence. Foreign-born workers and women supported the unrest as mills reopened on a limited scale.
New York observers report a censors panel evaluating controversial dances in a ballroom scene. The event features demonstrations by Desmondicus and Duryea with performers like Oscar Duryea and Florence Cabel, including the buzzy shiver dance and lifting maneuvers that draw noted attention from the audience and censors.
Washington January 30 The House democratic caucus meets tonight to decide whether to keep an economy program in the current Congress The major fight centers on the proposed 16 000 000 public building bill Leaders Fitzgerald Underwood and others aim to defeat the plan The day’s notices also include the army appropriation of 55 594 000 and the agriculture bill totaling 315 836 976 The pension bill will be reported and carries about 150 000 000 The army allocation is down 3 500 000 from last year and the agriculture bill is 1 067 000 below last year
In Seattle, on January 29, the third week of the trial of Mrs Linda Burwald Hazzard opened at Port Orchard. She is accused of starving to death Miss Claire Williamson, joint heiress with her sister, to a $500,000 Australian estate.
The British vessel Genoa of the Wilson Line is believed to have foundered in the recent storm with a crew of 24. Wreckage has been recovered along the Berwickshire coast in Scotland.
The hearing before Judge Gary touched on the United States Steel case and corporate labor policy. Witnesses argued Congress lacks authority to probe labor questions while critics highlighted wage hardship and corporate treatment of workers amid broad economic strains.
Thirteen passengers were saved from drowning after their ferry encounter on a frozen river near Etbeds Point. A river boatman named Wyenk Jones led a crew of 42 to attempt passage, but icy conditions and mist halted rescue efforts until crews searched the river through the night.
In Knoxville suburb near Pittsburgh a party led to upperclassmen flooding a group of about a score freshmen with iodine. The incident left many with injuries including broken heads and blackened eyes. All involved were expelled.
Secretary of War Stimson orders at least 16 army posts closed after a staff report cites extravagance and inefficiency from mobile army distribution. Abandoned forts include Apache in Arizona Boise Barracks in Idaho and Whipple Barracks in Arizona among others. Jay may remain as eastern division HQ and site of the eastern military prison.
President Taft nominated Napoleon A. Bratton of Newell and Alonzo E. Roop of Salem as postmasters in South Dakota.
Los Angeles January 2 an associate of Clarences and Darren in the McNamaras defense was called before the county grand jury. Indictments would be filed in the Supreme Court this afternoon as a result of the jury bribery investigation.
Philadelphia police report a $500 loss when a pretty wife of a prominent businessman pledged a ring to Kirchner after an encounter on a Market Street corner. Investigators say she also swapped two other rings with two strangers while promising future meetings. The case boosts the police pension fund.
Chicago date January 29 prospective college baseball players may join teams not under the national agreement if they do not receive payment for playing, under a modified college conference ruling. The ruling, supported by professors and a secretary, allows student athletes to participate with nonpaid clubs while reaffirming the ban on athletic club representation in any form during vacations or term time.
A girl from Chicago, Milas Ford, was found safe after a search that began January 4 near Heaverdam. She is guest of Clara A. Coates, YWCA secretary, while her aunt Grace Gholson travels from Chicago. Ford plans to head to Chicago or Oxford Ohio to attend a woman's college. The story includes conflicting statements about the events and a mysterious disappearance during the search.
Guiseppi Poncia, 11 years old, asked Constable J. 8. Rupp to let him take his jailed brother’s place in a theft of a door from a freight car. He cited the brother’s dependents and his own lack of work. Justice Morris ordered a check on the prisoner’s family to consider parole if found guilty.
Twenty people were injured when the Tron Mountain train known as the Mexico and California Limited derailed near Garner Arkansas. Mrs Vernie Kinkle of Ferriday Louisiana was thrown from a car and is thought to have internal injuries. The accident followed a low switch point that eased the train off the tracks while cars remained upright.
Indianapolis police report a confrontation at the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers headquarters. Detective Robert Foster, of the National Directors' association, was ejected and accused Frank M. Ryan, president of the Iron Workers, of being struck with a revolver butt. Foster admitted carrying a weapon.
Kansas City January 27. Testimony began on the last day of the state ouster suit against 26 lumber firms accused of anti trust violations. Defense witnesses were questioned as Special Commissioner Steynolis prepares to present findings to the supreme court.
London January 26 Israel Zangwill has decided to produce In America his latest play The Next Religion after the British censor refused a license. The censor acted due to passages viewed as religious criticism.
In Manila on January 27 the democratic primaries produced an overwhelming victory for the faction backing the Philippine administration, signaling strong support for current leadership.
Cordova Alaska January 29 reports say the Japan current shift, moving closer to the Alaskan coast, was observed by Capt J C Blunler of the Northwestern and Capt P A Obert of the Edith arriving from Seattle. The Northwestern was steered eastward ahead of a low pressure from Cape Flattery to Cape St Ellis. Unusual weather has persisted with temperatures about 40 degrees above zero and heavy rains. interior temps are record warm for the time. Wireless warnings were sent to approaching steamships.
A series of attacks in Tien Tain and Peking involve attempted assassinations of Brig. Gen. Chang Hua Chih and Gen. Liang with bombs. The assaults injure and kill, stir public fear, and reflect rising revolutionary tensions as Sun Yat Sen sets an ultimatum for the Manchu throne.
Report from Belfast says liberal leaders plan a demonstration during Winston Churchill’s Belfast visit to pressure for home rule. Dublin troops may be sent to maintain order if needed amid anticipated protests. In London Bellico claimed orders directed press to demand home rule in 1910 before the general election.
The Modern Woodman of America proposed raising insurancy rates and the proposition passed by 480 votes in favor and 307 against.
Indianapolis January 29 Miners and operators from Indiana Illinois Ohio and western Pennsylvania met in joint conference behind closed doors to discuss a wage scale to go into effect April 1 191% as the present contract expires The United Mine Workers of America adjourned to allow officials to attend wage talks.
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