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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
7
Paris reports rising Seine levels at about two inches per hour with forecasts of repeats of 1910 11 inundations. Low districts especially Gerey see water overflowing into streets as Watt Rue near Tolbiac bridge floods. Rain persists in upper regions while Paris sees heavy precipitation.
Students at Columbian resorted to coastwise vessel work, day labor, subway platform guarding and factory jobs during last summer vacation to fund education at the university. The report shows over 100 boys knuckled down and earned a total of 47,000 dollars, the best showing since records began.
Washington notes the new pension system for old soldiers is in effect. Checks will be drawn on the United States treasurer and pensioners may receive pay with tax changes at their own homes. Many inquiries have been received about the system after the abolition of the Des Moines agency.
Conflicting reports claim the Abyssinian ruler has died, with rumors of a regent and succession plans spreading. Text mentions capital safety doubts, possible guardians, and disputed leadership figures as officials verify details.
James J. Gallagher, the man who shot Mayor Gaynor nearly two years ago at Hoboken, died at the New Jersey state hospital for the insane in Trenton. Death was due to paresis. He had been at the state hospital since January 15, 1912, after transfer from the state prison where he was sentenced for assault on Street Commissioner William Edwards, who was with Gaynor at the time. Gallagher was never prosecuted for shooting Gaynor, at the mayor's request.
Swift & Co. announced the purchase of four central states poultry and produce concerns. The acquired firms include The Clarings Poultry Butter and Ree, with offices and farms at Glorinda Leon and Creston Iowa and Lincoln Web, Tre Central Michigan Produce Co of Alma Michigan. Towsn Cold Storage Co of Clinton Iowa TS FP Bond Co of Keokuk Ottumwa Iowa.
The Osage council in its first Pawhuska session approved leases on 42 000 acres of their land and recommended selling leases on an additional 100 000 acres. A resolution tied a felony to a bribe paid to a council member.
Amid a strike at the Western steel plant, 23 deputy sheriffs helped prevent disorder as workers paused briefly. The scene prompted Sheriff Arure to take precautionary steps while group tensions remained unsettled.
A garbled summary discusses taxing policy and its impact on government revenues, noting proposals to raise funds and the potential effects on total revenue. It mentions July votes, state differences, and possible shifts in fiscal planning amid ongoing reform debates.
An order issued by President Taft and made public by Secretary Stimson moves a major reorganization of the U S Army. The mobile army within the continental United States will be divided into four geographical departments with one army division in each, cavalry in the south, and infantry in the other three, effective February 15.
Kansas City press editor Colonel Nelson was sentenced by Judge Guthrie to one day in jail for contempt after a publication alleged the judge, advised by a divorce attorney, favored alimony precedence in a suit dismissed without trial. The sentence was appealed to the state supreme court, keeping Nelson free pending action.
A late 19th or early 20th century report describes a legislative resolution advanced by Kendrick and Mendrick, sent to the governor after quick passage to align with wartime policy. The document notes expedited processing and final approval steps, indicating strong support for the measure.
Police intensified efforts to locate the Bronx bomber linked to a fatal blast that killed Mrs Madelinan Herrera and wounded others. Investigators say the device mirrors bombs sent to Mrs Helen Taylor and Judge Rosalsky, using a box trigger that triggered a hidden electric explosion.
Four persons are confirmed dead and one is missing as crews search the ruins of the St Nicholas apartment house after a blaze caused by a furnace leak. Ten residents are in hospitals with burns or injuries. victims include Nora Lawrence, Alpert Fehr, Wood. Dunn, an unidentified body, and Harold Pretzman with multiple injuries.
President Taft signs legislation appropriating 98000 dollars to cover the expenses of Governor Wilson's inauguration, according to a February report from Washington.
Secretary of haeterbets of the ut oF Representatives arrived here iguuy to attend the Giranual earn APP. Wilson will be a speaker room at the ceebration yt ye day. The exercises will be pre ceded by of bouiquet at which 800 boys and girls of vorg and tomato clubs with the guests of the chamber of commerce. ee
The government accuses Sitney Winslow and others of conspiring to control the United Shoe Machinery Company and its lease system to force customers to use only their machines. The Supreme Court review follows an appeal under the criminal appeals act of 1907.
The article reports Jack Johnson's appeal denial at the U S Supreme Court over charges tied to federal white slave law and Mann Act violations. It notes post arrest actions by District Attorney Wilkerson and initial federal court rulings in Chicago.
Democratic House committee on ways and means begins prep work on a tariff revision bill with daily sessions planned, aiming for March 15 completion. Members include Liderwood Randell Harrison Brantley Shackleford Kitchen James Randell Brantley and Randell will not return. several members span both parties for next congress.
Washington reports that advertisements for correspondence schools claiming thousands of postal positions sparked a flood of inquiries. The civil service commission stated no such increase is planned and that any new hires will come through the regular postal service system.
President Taft signed a congressional resolution approving a Lincoln Memorial in Potomac Park. The project requires a $2,000,000 appropriation to be allocated later.
A Russian deserter from a Prussian artillery battery in Kiev killed his corporal and fatally wounded three officers including Captain Kritsky during an attempted arrest. He was shot dead by one of the wounded.
Consuelo and Esperanza Saunders declare in Venture California that their father former judge P O Saunders abused them and unfairly treated their mother Sophie Wartin who remarried. The girls say they wrote to their mother asking to be withdrawn from the school Saunders placed them in.
In Washington a misfired tale describes rival groups planned for an inaugural parade with hints of temperance causes and hospitality clashes. Fox hounds from the Baine Fox Hounds and Lester Jones lead a unique civic section, with a master marshal slated to command the Yankee army procession as Virginia watches.
The article reports support for direct democracy proposals including initiative and referendum, with Gov. Dunne endorsing constitutional changes to broaden citizen control over public utilities and local projects. It notes calls for popular election of U.S. senators and legislative reform steps.
In New York a wordless service at Calvary Episcopal Church used candles, hymns, and choir processions to tell Christ's story from epiphany to Gethsemane. Lights were extinguished except for candles until a lone boy in white sang at dawn, signaling Easter.
Washington February 4 Postmaster General Hitchcock proposes parcel post rate reductions and weight limits above 1121 pounds. He calls for civil pensions for postal employees and higher second class mail rates to support a potential 1 cent letter postage. He suggests consolidating third and fourth classes to allow book and paper forwarding by parcel post and notes a $43,000,006 operating expense reduction during his tenure.
President Taft cancelled all engagements and stayed in the White House study drafting two messages to Congress this month. The first will outline a budget system and the second will transmit the report of the Alaskan railways commission.
Seattle February 4. The new dry rock at Puget Sound Navy Yard became a granitic fish net when submerged. After hours of pumping the shallow water seethed with herring and other fish. Workers with baskets captured enough fish to feed their families for days.
The suffragists announce an “exciting elve war” in London. Mrs Pankhurst says militant suffragists are preparing all sorts of effective strokes. They warn the government to grant the vote or risk constitutional and unconstitutional moves to unseat the cabinet.
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