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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
6
The item highlights the ascent and perilous exploration of Mt. Blackburn by a famed climber from Philadelphia, followed by diverse notes on scientific and technological curiosities. It surveys war costs, forgery-proof notes, avian captures, and early medical and electrical innovations.
Cedar Balls, Iowa, launches a Farmers University as part of a new agricultural development by the Cedar Balls Commercial Club. A large exhibit showcased farming products and alfalfa education by Databurn of Kansas, with a keynote on alfalfa silos and stock feed.
Various town notes report a larceny case tied to a railway wallet, a grand jury item, and arrests. District drainage projects progress with large tile installations and high costs. Local incidents include bankruptcies, illnesses, a church disturbance, a fire, and property concerns. Reports cover Denison political figures, Albia bankruptcy, Knoxville apple shipments, and Logan wildlife conditions.
Prince Rupert British Columbia February three prospectors who set out four months earlier from Atlin toward Silver Creek near Teslin Lake faced catastrophe. One nearly starved, one crippled for life, and one went insane and died after abandoning a trail, enduring a wrecked supply run, a rescue, and exposure. Redmond buried Lindemann in the snow and the trio split, later ending in Atlin with frostbitten feet.
In the Culebra cut of the Panama Canal a landslide is estimated to require 5 400 900 cubic yards of earth removal. The total planned excavation is about 21 000 000 000 cubic yards, with 740 000 000 cubic yards already completed.
The legislature passed a bill authorizing a convict labor system to build a state road network. About ten inmates serving sentences with the state will be assigned to road work, regardless of whether their sentence is for a lesser offense.
Danbury woman Miss Lieberts dies from complications after an operation for cancer tied to a swindle involving Miss Roberts and Dr. Leonard Ucunison. Foulkes, a Danbury man, traveled to Chicago to sell an estate and was duped by a caller claiming medical treatment. The case centers on alleged exploitation during a supposed Turkish bath visit and subsequent theft of 150 dollars.
Dee Mollass reports Mrs. Saraly Gardner aged 43, accused her husband Gardner of assault and battery. she admitted divorcing a target and vowed to return home to Albia after the case was dismissed. She said the retort angered the judge, who scolded her harshly.
Des Moines Gov George W Chirk named delegates to the National Child Labor Society meeting in New York. Appointees include Mrs James G Berryhill Mrs H E Deemer Miss Jennie M Montgomery Mrs C F P Curtiss and Mrs Julia Clarke Hallam from Sioux City. Logan lodge to hold degree work session February 6. Ida Grove confirms Lee Grant buys Central Roller mills from late John W Smith. LeMars Roy Carter and Clarence Wagner plead guilty to lewdness with $500 fine. Wagner pays fine. Carter to serve six months in county jail. Case stems from scandalous conditions at a recent district session.
In Iowa stories, Webster County hosts a road program with speakers from Des Moines and Algona, while Waterloo fights liquor crime with a citywide crusade. Other towns report arson, disappearances, court actions, university enrollment, and a new automobile fire truck for Fort Dodge.
Teresa Cunbrigli appeared in district court office with a marriage license and agreed to sign the certificate, as clerk Joseph Livia denied the permit cancellation. The ceremony was postponed after a dispute over the license and names, leaving the future nuptials unresolved.
A woman’s clothing failed to disguise her identity as she attracted police attention. Officers determined she was a perfect thief and ordered her removed from the area. The incident prompted official inquiries and a city response.
The Upper Des Moines Corn Belt association meets in Webster City March 1 to 14 with a Thursday session March 13 at 12 30 pm. Speakers include Al Adams Elmer J Taylor Jarnagin and Chrysler on topics from newspaper economics to editorial writing. The program committee is Rolfe Mitchell Bruce and Roberts.
Ex county superintendent Jennie Steele Huegle sues George F. Poorman for 15100 over alleged slander linked to irregularities in school books. The suit follows earlier civil action after a board report by Footman. Also reported are a failed filtration bond vote in Estherville and Harrison County farm land sales near Logan with prices around 10 000 per 80 acres and threatened fruit crop damage from mild winter conditions.
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