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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1895
Page
6
A trolley car plunged through a bridge draw into the river. The motorman drowned and several passengers were rescued. at least six lives were lost. The first body recovered was a woman. The accident occurred as the draw was open for a fireboat, and the car carried ten to twelve people.
AW ORR special reports the steamship La Gascogne overdue after sailing from Varvre for this port. The French line’s ships have been overhauled to increase speed as Cunard Star Aurants arrives, boosting expectations for faster Atlantic service.
A jittery tremor shook Bartern as various U S city reports noted. Cleveland reported the death of shipbuilder Thomas Quayle age 85. Washington discussed anti toxin duties and a sinking cablegram from the North German Lloyd steamer Elbe. Philadelphia noted a fatal house fire affecting Mrs Christian Zindlinger and twin daughters. Augusta discussed a legislative inquiry into purchasing James G Slane homestead for a Rhine memorial. Wisconsin hinted at postmaster general Hissell potentially resigning amid new practices. Brooklyn warehouses consolidated into one entity with a $30 million capitalization and a large mortgage settlement. Clearings Trust reported a major check of 12 002 000. New York described distribution across the country and growing market uncertainty.
A treasury report notes a depressing effect on general trade from a tax return of gold and several price movements across commodities. Bradstreet signals a wheat stock surge abroad surprising markets, while a strike talks lead Master Workmen Connelly to plan $100000 bonds. An industrial accident at Westinghouse in Brinton injures workers as steel casting barrels explode.
Reports describe a masked bandit gang hijacking an express car near Westerr Walcox Arizona, blowing the safe with dynamite and taking about 10 000 in Mexican money along with other coin from asleep trains. The incident includes the engineer forced to move cars to a culvert as six blasts shattered the express safe.
Reports describe aftershocks in Oaxaca following the November 1894 earthquake, with widespread destruction and population displacement. A fishing smack skipper recalls a collision near ships with rockets seen. two steamers involved and missing wreckage. Rio de Janeiro notes Jacobin violence against the Journal of Brazil amid rebellion unrest. London reports stock exchange gains in American securities and Rothschild denial of a full loan deal. Capetown notes Amerique stranded near Cape Agousta with 200 aboard and two rescuers. Delagoa Bay dispatch confirms Portuguese natives clash. Rogeto battle leaves 200 rebels dead as government forces advance. Lisbon coverage mentions a movement toward annexation with the United States. Mage-nNOS reports the death of a famous foundry figure.
Fragmented OCR notes reveal a political column praising Tillman and a tariff platform favoring gold and silver coinage, fair prices for farmers, and a plan to boost industrial output. It also mentions a Chicago strike, the French national guard, and a grand jury action, amid hospital reports and local court outcomes.
Iowa agriculture shows a broad mix of products with a 1864 drought year value near 70.9 million dollars for crops and livestock. Missouri and Minnesota lead grain totals while Iowa remains ahead in wheat and oats, and Dairy Commissioner Boardman uncovers butter fraud tied to Runyon in Dubuque as Des Moines river ice harvesting struggles with shallow depths.
Several thousand head of steers are fattened near Sergeant Bluff. Louis Fald, secretary of a fraternal lounge, shot and killed himself at Davenport. George Potera, a Black Emil, committed suicide by hanging at the same place. At Des Moines Tim Nolan was struck by a telephone pole and nearly killed while riding on a train. The remains of Colonel William E. Remey were laid to rest in Aspen Grove cemetery, Darlington, with ceremonies. Albert Stratton, a noted counterfeiter, was arrested in Clark County, Missouri. Farmers near Danbury protest hunting on their premises. Marshalltown moves to aid drought-stricken Nebraskans. The Speers of Gdeen announce a fundraiser for Nebraska relief. Smithland Exponent notes letters patent for a cure for liquor habit near Smithland. Mrs. John R. Ute of Dyersville appears in court as the first female attorney at the Dubuque bar. Tiffin Lumber Company safe blown. suspects Williams and Adams identified. Northern Trust Company of Chicago takes possession of five Columbia Steam Vaper plants in Clinton area with $7,000,000 mortgage. thirty-seven more mills included.
An article notes a fire at the Marker home near Jefferson causing about 2000 dollars in damage. It mentions insured status and nearby individuals including a man named Reitar, with scattered references to local people and institutions, plus a wide array of unrelated items from the period.
Fragmentary text describes coal miners, winter effects, and reduced demand. It notes operators resisting wage cuts while families face destitution and hardships, with comparisons to Nebraska Negroes and a general industry standstill amid overproduction and low prices.
Counsel for 7. AW Hicks former county auditor argued a legal question in the Ostame case. The defense contends funds allegedly misused were not the auditor's duties since money should have gone to the county treasurer, potentially absolving him of embezzlement charges while the judge considers the matter.
Excitement grows over a marble find along the Iowa River from Iowa Falls toward Alu en with property holders confident in vast, inexhaustible supplies. Prospectors extract fragments as finished stone goes to experts for analysis. Quarries to open in spring and marble to enter the market, said to rival Tennessee marble for interior finishes.
The Attorney General opines that justices of the peace cannot retain fees above the annual limit for clerk hire office rent and related costs. It states no county may share in excess expenses and notes earlier allowances were limited. Also mentions a residence fire incident involving Albert F. Cook and a historic fire three years ago with inmate lives narrowly saved.
The court in Keokuk sent two defendants, Sounterfelters Cupridted and Tiha BKrewson, to prison while E. Iisa and another named individual were found not guilty as accessories. The trial named Alien Newport among the charged parties.
The first criminal proceedings against former Woodbury County officers begin February 6. Judge Weakefield overruled the demurrer in the conspiracy case against ex-County Clerk Bavington and ex-Auditor Robeita, moving the case toward trial on that date. The Burlington Hawkere charity issue raised $530 for city charities.
An elderly Creston woman known as Grandma Jones, 7 years of age locally, was found dead at her residence. Hypotheses point to apoplexy as the cause of death. In another note, pension agent George Van Leeuwen is jailed in Anamosa with diabetes, and a pardon request is in progress.
A string of fragmented items reports accidents and property news. A person suffered a sex injury from a fallen state object at Uileman while Jarek Hayes’s Lisbon residence was destroyed by fire.
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