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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
3
A neighbor mourns in rural Pennsylvania as a hearse stands at the door and a minister's quip about Joe Thomas' afterlife provokes local laughter. The column blends marriage banter and obituary humor with a closing proverb on foolishness.
A six year old girl Mary tells her mother she dreamt of being a young lady and felt fat, prompting gentle motherly humor. A separate panel features a lawyer questioning grounds for divorce, a minister's son in a mirror scene, and a Cornell widow caption, ending with a quip about a wife’s constant demands.
A statesman asks what counts as economy and the other replies that true economy is making everyone but one’s own constituents get by with as little money as possible. The exchange reflects partisan humor on public finances.
A longtime writer argues that labor unions have become a dangerous trust seeking total control over workers. He cites coercive dues, strike inducements, and violence while urging patriotic citizens to pressure Taft and Congress to apply anti trust laws to labor as well.
Ossining New York February 6 1910 Charles Swenton Anedra was executed in the electric chair for the murder of Tutac Lee. It was the first time in the prison’s history condemned men sang a death dirge while another paid the life penalty. Swenton killed Lee November 3 1910 at Lee’s home on West Sixty-Ninth Street New York City. The killing grew from a quarrel over codfish and angered Swenton who shot Lee.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century note describes suffragists rejecting male authored rules. It references debates on constitution substitutes, parliamentary law, and an organisation led by a president pro tem. The readable names suggest leaders like G. oO Lungan, with mentions of writers and a polity context.
In New York City two young lovers, Frederick Noble and Mrs. Huy Suydam, died by apparent drug overdose and suicide after a failed marriage and prior attempt. Investigators note Mrs. Noble sought reconciliation with her former husband Walter Suydam. Noble will be buried in Philadelphia. his body shipped to Patchogue for burial.
Eugene C Batten asked the Reno court to dismiss his divorce action against Theresa E Batten. A temporary reconciliation followed by three days of living together ended with renewed separation. Batten remains under arrest on charges of plans to flee town and defraud creditors, including his wife’s fur security. The court scene featured a confrontation with Batten, his attorney, and a doctor.
William Baker Barton a Grummers recruit of the Chicago White Sox will marry Pearl Leonardi tomorrow morning at St Joseph’s church. The ceremony will be at the Episcopal church in St Rosenh Missouri with community attendance anticipated.
The American Super Refining Company and co defendants ask the court to halt further government action in the sugar trust dissolution suit. They contend the Supreme Court decision in a separate case disposes of the claims, claim their share of the sugar trade is under 40 percent, and argue the 1897 formation aimed at sound management, not monopoly. They deny knowledge of underweighing duties and say frauds total less than two thirds of 1 percent of the duties paid.
Rescuers search the Niagara gorge for a woman and boy swept over the ice bridge during a sudden disaster yesterday. Eyewitnesses note ice chunks hurled from the current as ropes failed to save them. The trio were believed to have started from above the bridge with relatives arriving to aid efforts.
Fort Worth Tex Feb 6 three wealthy Texas families are involved in the trial of John B Snead charged with killing Capt A G Boyce a millionaire banker The case centers on the Boyce Snead elopement and alleged aid by the elder Boyce The trial jury was completed Saturday night and Snead warned that more details would surface in court
A large fire at the Northern Malting grain elevator on North Astland avenue and Bloomingdale road caused estimated losses of 500000. Two firemen and a watchman were injured. Chief Seyferlich ordered an official investigation by the fire attorney.
Readwood 8 D Feb A BD Oak of Oklahoma City Cela was found dead in a Deadwood lodging house this forenoon. Deceased arrived about a week ago, grew ill shortly after, spent two days in a local hospital, and after leaving was lodging at the very place of death.
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