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Newspaper

Hull Index

Location

Hull, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1897

Page

6

Piutes on Warpath in Nevada Sparks Governor’s Intervention

Report from Caxson Nevada describes tension at Yerington Mason Valley as Walker River and other Piute groups approach, with settlers seeking defense against possible massacre and cabin burnings. Gov Sadler dispatches Adjutant General Galusha to Wabuska to assess the threat amid conflicting reports.

Caxson Nev Yerington Mason Valley Walker River Sadier Galusha Wabuska C. BH. Galusha Wa‘buske Sadler

Deficiency Bill Passed and Navy Funding Debated in Congress

The House approved the general deficiency appropriation bill and began examining the naval establishment portion. A dispute over a 1.31 million dollar payment to the Southern Pacific Railroad lingered, but the chamber refused to strike the provision. Some members criticized last Congress salary payments delayed by absence, and 16 of 48 naval bill pages were completed.

Howse Washington House Naval Establishment Southern Pacific Railroad Court of Claims Udy Grosvenor Olin

Fanatical revolt disruption assails Minas with clashes

Minas state police and federal troops clash with fanatical rebels. Several officers killed and many wounded as fanatics strike then retreat toward Bahia border. Rebels suspected of smuggling arms across the state border amid rumors of a monarchist plot. President Mesas possibly to resume office after a period out.

Hebela Useynaniita Agsinat Rro Jaxetna Minas Gaveral Bahia Mesacs

King Returns to Palace After Russian Legation Move

Dispatch from Seoul reports the king leaving the Russian legation for a new palace amid turmoil in Goren. Following the queen's murder and depunition, the king sought sanctuary, then agreed to relocate his headquarters back to the palace as stability returned.

Win Palace Seoul Corea Goren Corta Soen Ag

Blondin Rope Walker Blondin Passes Away

The famed rope walker Jean Francais de Gravelot known as Blondin is reported dead. Born in 1824 he began rope walking at age four and in 1859 crossed Niagara Falls to an audience of thousands, a historic first attempt at the feat.

Blondin Jean Francais de Gravelot Rengand Blandin Niagara Falls

Two Gamblers Fatally Clashing in Red Lodge Feud

In Red Lodge two gamblers, Teena and Mout, quarreled over money and killed each other after initial separation. Robert Wisen is dead and Stanley Miller is severely wounded. The confrontation ended with gunfire late at night as the pair later encountered each other again.

Teena Red Lodge Oachadher Robert Wisen Stanley Miller

Local firms fail with liabilities and assets unclear

A combined note reports that Pennsylvania based Fathiie Bicensture Pas The Magen Carnet Works Meamsburg Carpet Works and the Leader Store Company have failed. Liabilities are stated at £106 OW with assets not disclosed.

Pennsylvania Fathiie, Bicensture Pas Magen Carnet Works Meamsburg Carpet Works Leader Store

Iron Works Rednee Wages Related to Worker Reductions

The Teading Iron Company posts notices to employees about wage reductions amid unclear decisions. A Rome correspondent denies Vatican decision on Manitoba school topic.

Iron Works Rednee Pas The Teading Iron Company Pope Loxnox Rome Flu Times Vatican Manitoba

Will Pay 20 Per Cent Kansas City Bank Report

The Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings Bank, failed with over 8,000 depositors, filed in circuit court a report on its condition. It estimates depositors may recover only about 23 percent of their deposits. A rail wreck near Main Centre involved an engine and freight cars with one brakeman injured.

Kansas Ciry WLM Forden Kansas City Safe Deposit and Saveings Bank TSS Inais

Immigration Law's Effect on Nationalities in U S

An 1880s style legislative note discusses how a new immigration bill will impact arrivals from Italy Austria Hungary Russia Germany Norway Sweden Ireland England and other regions by literacy reading tests. The piece notes high illiteracy among Italians and Austro Hungarian and Russians, contrasting with higher literacy in Germans Norwegians Swedes Irish and English immigrants.

Wasmivetrox Congress Cleveland United States Italy Austria Hungary Russia Germany Norway Sweden Ireland England

Militia Guard at New Mexico Penitentiary Amid Plot

Gov. Thornton orders the local militia on guard at the Santa Fe penitentiary after a plot by friends of the Borrego gang to blow up the building is uncovered. Four members condemned to hang face thirty days’ respite by President Cleveland, despite gubernatorial appeals. Chalk figures on streets and doors fuel fears, tied to the late 1890s secret groups and the Chaves case.

Friends of New Mexico Santa Fe N.M Thornton Penitentiary Borrego Cleveland Secret Button Gang Frank Chaves

Death in Ring Ends Youth Boxing Bout in Cincinnati

Benny Coleman a colored boy died in the first round of a bout at the Manhattan Athletic Club in Cincinnati. He collapsed as William Wright was declared winner. Spectators cheered for Wright unaware of the tragedy as police halted the main fight after Coleman’s death.

Benny Coleman Cincinnati Manhattan Athletic Club William Wright Wright Jim Johnson al Roberts

Church Dispute at St Stanislaus Church Readies Court Action

Archbishop Ilaminelli upholds Bishop Richter andMgr Martinsliffe in a power struggle within St Stanislaus Church. A meeting of the stubborn Polish faction reaffirmed the stand against ecclesiastical authorities and resolved to seek court action to determine possession of the church and notify Martinelli of the proposed move.

Mgr Martinsliffe Dpoolaten Barbery Ilaminelli St. Stanislaw’s Richter Stanislae Martinelli

A New Harrison Baby Arrives In April 1856

A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Harrison in New York on April 8 1856 weighs big pounds and is reported as healthy. The ex president is in his 64th year and the family were married at B Thomas Church.

Fatty Ixpiararonga Myre Tenejamin Harrison Warrison B. Thomas’ Church New York

Fire Destroys Brick Block in Frigid City Morning

A major blaze struck a brick city block early Monday at 2 oclock amid 29 below zero. Firemen battled the flames as residents nearby attempted to escape in ragged clothing. The block owner William Inde faced losses with insurances and claims totaling thousands.

Marth Dakota

Gonn Ranker Wins Six Hour Bicycle Race

Gonn Ranker claimed victory in a six hour bicycle race Saturday night despite a bad fall. The event featured riders Hanker and Giniin among others with laps and distances listed, including Eediiv and Waller finishing at notable mileages.

Hanker CoLusmes Gonn Ranker Giniin Eediiv Hepinilea Seloek Waller

Woman Suffrage Bill Defeated in House Vote

A sharp debate on Saturday ended with the woman suffrage bill defeated in the lower house amid bitter exchanges. Lawmakers voted against the proposal after hours of discussion, marking a setback for suffrage supporters.

Okahoma Ube

Will Meet in Omaha Next

Oman has been selected for the last meeting of a federation group after a heated debate. Friendly rivalsWall Denver are noted in the local accounts of the event.

Omaha Washxarox Oman General Federation of Woman's Cinths Bilthorough Denver

Noted Thieves Caught in New Orleans Diamond Robbery

Mauro Andrea and four other Italians arrested by New Orleans police after a $10,000 diamond heist at a jeweler's shop. The gang used a shift scheme involving a tin box, a counterfeit roll, and a hoax telegraph from California. A $83,000 reward had been offered for Andrea's capture.

New Orleans Chicaso Carcago Mauro Andrea New Orléans New York Andres Andrea California Rome

Panic in Boston School Fire Injures Thirteen Pupils

Fire in the Everett school caused a stampede as 1200 children were dismissed. A waste basket blaze started by a pupil alarmed teachers who extinguished it, but a crowding rush left thirteen injured and five unconscious.

Boston Everett

General Trade Shows Improve at New York Exhibition

Bradstreet's review notes considerable improvement in general trade with advances in pig iron steel billets rails wool corn pork and cloths and rising prices for feathers. Several establishments reported requests and improved railway shipments while key commodities such as wheat and flour show weakness reflecting mixed confidence in official wheat data.

New York

Clamoring for Work in Kansan Civt Demand Jobs

Nearly 2 000 people from cities flocked to Kansan Civt as the Missouri and Ran sse Telephone Co sought axmen to dig trenches for a canduita. Workers waited idle amid slow hiring before project start, many from the wast.

Kansan Civt Missouri and Ransse Telephone Company Axmen Ita Canduita Chanes Mort Pasiv

President Refuses Pardon for Counterfeiter Amid Citizenship Reversal

The president declines to grant clemency to Lucien Anbbare convicted of counterfeiting whose sentence has expired and who seeks restoration of citizenship. Reports from New Castle note a fatal gas line explosion in Chavenanh injuring five, including children, while a separate incident in the Polish quarter involved a devastating blast.

WasntineTox Lucien Anbbare

Grain and Livestock Prices Across U.S. Markets

The report lists grain and livestock quotes from Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and other hubs. Prices cover wheat corn oats and soybeans No 2 grades with bids for cattle hogs and sheep, including feeding costs and per bushel figures.

Chicago Indianapolis Caith St. Taanis Cincinnati Toledo Ike Abe Milwaukee New York Libev Aanery

Silver Dinner Service For Battleship Iowa Presented

The silver dinner service for the battleship Iowa, created by the people of Iowa, is completed and ready for presentation. It includes forty one pieces weighing over 2000 ounces with a massive center piece, etchings of Des Moines, Fort Madison and early settlers, and a punch bowl with national and state emblems.

Iowa Iowe Des Moines Towa Old Fort Madison Prairies Navy Department State of

Pardons Sought for Remsen Man Nicholas Lang

Governor Grake promised a pardon for Nicholas Lang of Remsen, jailed for murder after a controversial trial. Lang, a former Remsen mayor, faced a case where motives and threats involving Neuenschwander were discussed. advocates argue Lang deserved clemency due to circumstances and public petitions.

Remsen Grake Nicholas Lang Lang Jean Seuwenselhwander Marrial Neuenselowander Gith Tin Neuenschwander Neuenschwander Shoe Neuensch

Tragedy on Freight Train Near Fort Dodge

G R Payne was run down by an Indiana Central freight last week near Tara six miles west of Fort Dodge. He fell while attempting to climb between cars. A brakeman struck him as the train moved, breaking his neck and injuring his leg and arm. Amputation was anticipated. injuries were stabilized at Fort Dodge.

G. R. Payne Imindia Central Thoraday Aroin Ph Tara Eistion Fort Dodge Aastha Tayne Jie Fie Shafaeg Payne Salionen Sraputaind Enea

Forgery Suspect James Sheehan Sought After On Burlington Line

James Sheehan a brakeman on the Burlington road is wanted at Jena Falls for forgery. He forged a physician’s name on a total disability claim for 7200 dollars and fled after an accident earlier in the yard at Germania. The forged document was returned for correction and the plot unraveled.

James Sheehan Borrington Jena Falls Sheehan Gernania Sheahan

Indian Agency Rehok Secures School Site Victory

White States Indian Agent Rehok of Toledo wins final Interior Department approval for locating the Indian Industrial School near Toledo after an inspector supported the site. The project, costing about 5000, follows a months long review and counterattack by opponents.

Rehok Toledo Secretary of the Interior Toldeo Tande Ly Cvigorsius

Poisoned Raspberry Canning Incident At Wamboldt

Fourteen people were seriously poisoned at the Russeik house in Wamboldt after eating canned raspberries. Frank Akery and his wife, staying at the hotel, were among those affected, along with dining room staff, five boarders, and four traveling salesmen.

Russeik House Wamboldt Frank Akery Whi m Tires

Ex Fire Chief McGuire Dies by Self-Destructive Act

Former Des Moines fire department chief John TW McGuire reportedly ended his life by arsenic amid business troubles. The report links a bank failure and job loss to his actions, noting four-year terms for related crimes and other penalties for local officials.

McGuire John TW. McGuire Des Moines

Rowe Sought Extradition to Iowa for Embezzlement

The Poweshiek County embezzlement case follows G W Rowe who stole 57000 while treasurer. Rowe served in Mexico and now seeks extradition for Iowa trial by offering 620,000 to counties. The Poweshiek board has not acted. If extradited, Iowa courts would likely sentence him to prison.

Iowa Rilky G. W. Rowe Ayecaragon City Mexico Poweshiek County Rowe Maines Board of Supervisors

Des Moines Strongman Sets New World Lift Record at Drake

Charles Lloyd Barney of Des Moines lifted 3 250 pounds from the ground to set a new world record before Drake University students. Barney, who signed with Ringling Bros circus, announced plans to break the Montreal record of 1 160 rounds and gave a farewell performance to Drake athletes.

Charles Barney Des Moines Charles Lloyd Barney Drake University Barney Ringling Bros.’ Circus Dowe Montreal

Minister Marriett Plunged to Death on Moving Train

Rev. E. H. Martistt once a pastor in Exline, Iowa, leaped from a western bound passenger train in Arizona near midnight and died from multiple injuries. The body was recovered, and the incident remains a mystery with unclear motive. In a separate case, McPack of Winfield sues Western Union for 400 in damages after a late delivery caused a missed pursuit of Orman McPherson, linked to a murder investigation.

Martistt Exline Arizona Marriaht Iowa Appanoose County Deen Laoka Rev Marriett Western Union McPack Winfield Western Union Telegraph Company Mt. Plessens Orman McPherson Dact Atarahal Joty Finley Morning Sun

Misleading Youth Inwa Man Faces Tragic Train Death

Tallizfera, a 20 year old from Palo, was struck by a freight train near Waness City after attempting to board. W L Martin stood on the platform as the youth died under the wheels with his body mangled. Parents live in Iowa, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Taltiafero Mistonti Kansas Texas Waness City W. L. Martin Palo Towa

Jury Disagreement Ends Trial in Doncan Case

The jury in the William Doncan case, charged with hold up and assault on Mayor Buller at Barrington, reported a deadlock after thirty seven hours. A new trial date will be set. In other news, waterworks sale case entered in federal court in Renkuk involving Farmers Trust Company and Iowa Water Company.

William Doncan Buller Barrington Sok Aderroo Renkuk

Iowa Legislature Passes Various Measures in Senate and House

The Senate cut legal printing rates to 25 percent and set ballot costs at forty cents per square inch or up to 30 dollars per county in a presidential year. The Brant bill extending mulet laws to special charter towns passed, while fusion restrictions on ballot names drew sharp debate. The House defined crimes and punishments with little change, and debates on election chapters and rail laws continued amid petitions opposing a manufacturing bill and revenue changes.

Senate Waterman House Brant Hiprell Lothrop Pusey Upton Creston Adams County Fidea Faroenen Lucas Counts

Military schooling in Siberia draws children into uniformed life

In Siberia the military rite extends to schools and colleges where peasants’ children and townspeople attend as if conscripted. Pupils, including girls, wear army like uniforms and are drilled daily under government officers. Calisthenics fill gyms and outdoor apparatus, with corporal ranks earned on the field, shaping a soldierly youth.

Siberia Tomsk Russia Anna Ata Jong Cheagh Cy Sacks Larpers

The Only Two Mantis Fragmentary Dialogue

Fragmented dialogue about a horse deal and a character named Talon. An innkeeper or ian speaks with a self-satisfied tone. The text hints at a bet or price and difficulty in catching the horse or person.

Ian Talon Sean

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