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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
2
The local paper reports two brief magistrates court items. A poacher received three months hard labor for trespass though no game was fought. A man fined six shillings for brutal beating of his wife.
An article notes new steel coaches 64 feet long for the Pennsylvania Railroad suburbans from a New York station, with reduced weight, fireproof interiors, and detachable seating. It also mentions Cleveland aiming to build an aerial lighthouse, and various other tech and trade items including exports to Argentina and new electrical inventions.
J G Cutler of Nora Springs Floyd county supervisor and bank president was found dead in a Milwaukee station seat at Charles City. He was last seen with two strangers and was found with a head injury. Authorities suspect murder though details remain unclear and his assets and whereabouts before death are uncertain. He was prominent locally and survived by a Seattle-based son.
The Iowa Supreme Court sustains constitutionality of a railroad relief regulation enabling an employee to sue for injuries after accepting relief benefits. The decision affects cases involving advertising payments and interstate railroads under related statutes. The U S Supreme Court agreed to review Sherman Act matters involving the American Naval Stores Company.
A violent earthquake struck Provinge in the Turkish vilayet causing widespread damage in Mamestir and surrounding areas. Relief funds and government aid are being arranged as cold conditions hinder survivors in this important military hub with a diverse population of about 41 000 including many Christians and merchants.
The state attorney general and state fire marshal probe a suspected arson at Mrs. Taeebe's Blunt home after a string of recent fires at Plant. Investigators note an incendiary suspect operating locally and pledge full effort to catch the culprit.
Mrs. Charlotte Rohrbach sues Mrs. Lillie M Healey for 25000 dollars in defamation suits. Twin stories note divorces, property division, and settlement at Reno. The second item reports James A Pratt a brakeman for Iowa Central died after being struck in Grinnell yards.
Robert Pinske, 45, a farmer living 16 miles west of Fa, was burned to death when his buggy caught fire on the road home Saturday evening. He had been drinking heavily and alcohol spilled on his clothing ignited, burning him severely as observers and investigators later noted the cause.
A report describes a hunter who loses an eye after an explosion or impact while preparing gear. Details are obscured by garbled text but identify a severe eye injury during an outdoor activity. No clear location or date is determined from the fragment.
Iowa lawmakers clash over a bill to ban advertising and sale of the black plague amid concerns from C. W. Arnold on its spread. Mapleton plans a pipe organ for St. Jolans Methodist Episcopal Church to enhance its facilities. Evangelist revival results include a Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union totaling 235 members with a permanent setup anticipated in March led by Miss Trimble of Minneapolis.
Iowa dispatch reports Governor Carroll plans to veto the Oregon plan bill. A veto message is practically prepared and expected to be presented.
The article notes an insured chimpanzee valued at 25000 dollars and reports Iowa’s chosen orator for the Northern contest. It mentions participants Glen, Saoninghsn, and Tat Chier representing Iowa at Minneapolis last year, with a first place finish indicated.
In Ogdensburg New York on February 21 Miuffled in furs Mr and Mrs Mimelie Kartier undertake the first winter balloon flight in the country. The French aeronaut and his wife lifted off from Ogdensburg last night sending observers aloft over the city toward Montresor in a brisk cold voyage.
Des Moines February 20 The joint ballot for United States senator results show Deemer 39 Kenyon 49 Porter Democrat 39 51 Absent or paired 28 Necessary to elect 60
Des Moines Feb 20 Representative Whitney faces opposition as he introduces a bill to cap prisoner meals at 44 cents and let county boards take feeding duties from sheriffs. The measure targets large counties, arguing current costs and grafts inflate county expenses.
The February session sees Fenals defend Rogserch policy while House opposition moves to block an order. Senators Fitchpattick and Green push bills on tax treasurers and bribery reporting as temperance and civil federation influence grows. Memorial services date advances to March 16. Joint assembly requires future pairs to be recorded in advance.
Tara La reports in February the Mississippi river threatens the valley lowlands with record flood levels. Water marks rise to 7 inches above the Jew level and lowland areas face imminent danger as rivers and levees withstand ongoing high flows.
In a district contest the high school honors are awarded. Hobert Vernon and Aloysius Meck are named among top contestants with Astla and Turnerous noted for speaking roles. Jalier Sterrs will represent the district at Webster City on March 7.
A Wednesday evening meeting at St John’s Hall drew an audience of men to hear two centenarians discuss missionary work in China. The discourse touched on the story and efforts of regent Maced and included remarks about the truce and aid schemes.
A Senate committee on schools in Des Moines advanced two measures. One by Senator Adams funds teachers training in high schools grades eleven and twelve with a $600 appropriation and state aid of $500 per qualifying class, favoring rural counties and capping county totals. The other by Representative Shane allows rural students from nonaccredited districts to attend the nearest accredited high school with costs borne by the home district, per state instructional guidance.
John Rocko is at the city hospital with one eye gouged out and serious bruises from an attack by her husband last night. The assailant, identified as Auger, fled and officers are diligently seeking him.
Jean Gregory resigns after ten years at the law school of the University of Wisconsin. The board restructured courses to fit western law needs and Gregory’s departure follows a review of school developments. He may go to England briefly, with no definite plan stated. Flood drives two men into a tree near Wheatland as Tyron and Rice survive by clinging to branches until rescue.
J Phelps, district passenger agent of the Illinois Central, is appointed general passenger agent for the northern and western lines with Chicago headquarters. The change takes effect March 1, and he is succeeded by J Morisey, formerly of Manchester and Indianapolis, who previously worked in Ackley and Chicago.
Storm Lake Feb 20 The educational board of the United States presbytery pledges an 820000 endowment for Buena Vista college on January 1 1912. Trustees work to raise 50600 to clear debts. Andrew Carnegie Nae promised 18800 if the funds are raised by October 1 1991.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on February 20 Penn College teams won two debates. The affirmative defeated Parsons College and the negative defeated Leander Theda. Parsons College also fell to the Leander team at Fairfield. The topic asked whether the national government should be a partner to the state.
Ta. FPeh Phiminie Wed er, aged 61, who had wed in this era time for over 46 years, died after a brief illness. His funeral was held today at Teemnen. He leaves a wife and nine children.
Brown a leading architect in the city died last night from pneumonia after a week of illness. He was a member of the Masons Sika and Knights of Pythias. Remains will be sent to his former home in Chatipatan TL for interment.
Maurean Civ. Ja. Fen. 2a. dae Samp son was arrested last night for abusing $42 and a gold watch from Charles Bergain and Hans Olesen.
Greene Iowa February 18 Mrs C Pa Christensen 57 wife of a well to do farmer near Owa committed suicide by leaping into Flat Creek a half mile from her home authorities found her body this morning her husband ill in Texas and the eight children were at a neighbor’s dance when she disappeared a shawl lamp and matches were found near the bridge the causes appear linked to despondency and her husband’s illness
Lake City Indiana February reports John Gray, self described naturalist, runs two farms. His quail flock gathers around his buildings and orchard as he scatters grain along the hedge, drawing hundreds of birds to feed daily. Other farmers watch his method to protect crops and coax quail toward his farm.
Professor Storm, head of the faculty at Artes College, spoke to a large audience at Lake Sty on agriculture. He warned that century-old farming methods must give way to intensive agriculture as population grows and urged more effective knowledge of husbandry.
A new Farmers' Savings Bank organization forms at Ulmer near Lake City with M. M. Heptan stall as president, OQ. IM as vice president, and OC. H. Towne send as cashier. The first annual director meeting has occurred, capital stock paid in, and doors opened Wednesday in Ulmer, Sac County, about 12 miles west of Lake City.
In Aposin on February 15 1930 a blind 80 year old man and his 65 year old bride from Spokane Washington were married last evening. The groom Mr Schnuge is described as totally blind.
Davenport reports describe rising Maquoketa and Wapsie rivers flooding roads and washing away bridges. The Wapsie river bridge near Buchangiy collapsed, suspending rail traffic as floodwaters threaten the region.
A farmer named Cary reports a remarkable egg laid by his hen described as twice shelled. The outer shell is yellow and thin, enclosing two complete inner coverings, one inside the other, with the inner shell securely attached to the inner layers. The find is noted as unusually large and singular in appearance.
Flood season hits early as Town City river overflows, eroding banks and washing away boats, boathouses, and ice porges. Bridges imperiled, farms damaged, and property losses mount while Cedar Rapids Interurban Railway uses dynamite to open gorges and save lines.
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