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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
7
A German investigator reports that feeding plants with special nourishment boosts their resistance to low temperatures. Plant sugar enhances warmth similar to animal food, though to a lesser degree.
A Youth's Companion quip ponders pyramid building as a government job. A wealthy contractor replies with a biting line about striking a man near his pocketbook, highlighting a sharp exchange on money and power.
Fragmentary ad style text touts RROMO QUINONE BR/O MINGLE QUININE with signatures and promises of curing a cold in one day or two. The lines urge payment of bills and compliments to a GROYS figure.
Quiet Mexico City mourns the deaths of President Francisco Madero and Vice President Jose P. Suarez after a Sunday dawn shooting near the penitentiary. Provisional President Huerta orders an immediate probe while conflicting official accounts seek to explain who fired the fatal shots amid a turbulent political transition.
In Mexico City two prisoners Madero and Suarez were shot after a midnight transfer from the national palace escort. A crowd attacked the escort as shots rang out, 30 guards surrounded the prisoners and the assailants fled after a 30 minute gun battle. Both victims suffered fatal head and body wounds. Only two Madero family members remain in the capital, Francisco and Ernesto Madero.
Baltimore crowds report Gen Rosalie Jones led suffragists through the city on the way to Washington. The majority of the army slept late the fore noon to rest for a busy afternoon and evening of speeches after General Jones cancelled many entertainment plans for the parade.
Mexico City reports quote Foreign Minister Da litzturra explaining that government policy follows law in the Madero and Suarez cases. He notes arrests and a formal investigation, with threats of exemplary punishment for those guilty.
The two day stay includes a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Denall Hooker of the Marye Tuft Government league at her Govans home and another lunch tomorrow hosted by the Sons of Jove, the icen engineers club.
Paris reported the death of Paul Mauric Pierre Therau Dangin, the perpetual secretary of the French academy, at age 76. A prolific author in his early years, he specialized in political and religious history.
Chicago February 2 two local unions of the international Brotherhood Electrical Workers were sued under the Sherman anti trust law for alleged interference with messages of the Postal Telegraph Cable company in interstate commerce. The government alleges union officers and members conspired through violence and depredations to injure telegraph lines and disrupt government and commercial messages across state lines.
In San Francisco on February 25 a report says new steel front methods ease whalers minds. The shift from whalebone to steel lowers Lone price from 5 to 2 dollars per pound, deterring whalers from leaving the Golden Gate for the Arctic this year.
Albany February 25 Gov Sulzer said he was notified of an alleged plot to assassinate him A man with his head bandaged visited the executive chambers and referred the matter to Owen L Potter The informer reported overhearing two men near the statehouse discussing plans to kill the governor The conspirators allegedly assaulted and rebhed him not fully disclosed by the governor
Washington Feb 25 Senator Smith Georgia gave notice to discharge the judiciary committee and force action on the cotton futures and options transmission bill. The measure had passed the house last month and moves to the Senate for consideration.
Report to Thoyal B. Cabell shows Americans drank 4 000 000 gallons of whisky from July to February, with cigarets up 2 250 000 000 and tobacco chewing up 15 000 000 pounds. Beer consumption also rose, driving internal revenue $19.5 million above prior records.
The recall petition against Judge Cherlen T. Weiler enters the certification stage as the city registrar weighs petition adequacy. If valid, an election must be held within 30 days after certification, amid campaigns highlighting reductions in bonds for a man charged with a firearm offense related to a fleeing witness.
In Washington the president threatens a veto as a 60 million pork bill for unneeded public buildings faces strong opposition. The Senate adds 20 million to a 925 million package aimed at distributing funds to districts neglected or not properly served. Critics fear the bill will swell appropriations and prompt a push to bypass the regular committee process.
Chicago, Feb 25 Hubert S. Vessey former governor of South Dakota told a church audience last night that women will win the ballot within a few years. He argued women are as capable as men in legislating for humanity and would improve prisons and social life, noting many penitentiary inmates are there by accident and could be redeemed by vote.
Plans approved by J P Morgan & Co to replace the firm’s current building in the financial district with a four story Tennessee marble structure. Estimated cost $1.5 to $2 million, plus plot value bringing total around $4 million. Construction features include suspending the top three floors from great trusses instead of pillars.
San Francisco February 25 The completion of arrangements for the purchase of the Karluk a 320 ton steam whaler disclosed plans for a second expedition to the far north Stefansson discoverer of blonde Eskimos will sail from San Francisco May 1 The objective is the unexplored arctic circle north of Banks Land Nearly a score of scientists will accompany Stefansson and the vessel will be equipped for a three year voyage Data gathered will be given to the American Museum of Natural History and the American Geographical Society.
Charleston West Virginia February 25. Fully 50 persons taken by the military in connection with disorders in the Paint Creek coal district were released last night and today, leaving about 70 in the temporary prison at Paint Creek. Patrols traversed the mountains seeking incancil aries, but no further outrages were reported as the mines resumed operations under heavy guard.
President Wilson announces extra congressional session to convene Tuesday April 1 after a letter from Representative Underwood. The governor says the March 4 to April 1 interval will host caucuses and conferences. Wall Street editors urge early focus on financial questions and currency return.
The article reports Zachary Imann or Mang from Chicago leading a push for the minority leadership in the sixty third Congress. Opposition exists as Mann faces strong push from both old guard and progressive Republicans.
Essen Germany February 24 Joge Suver lack a noted German airman survived a risky monoplane voyage from this city to London. He climbed into dense fog lost his compass and failed to see the earth. After an hour and forty five minutes he landed at Devanter Holland as fog cleared and the engine restarted.
In St Louis on February 25 the dissolution plan for the Union Pacific Hariman merger was to be presented to Judges Hook Sanborn and Smith of the US circuit court of appeals. Attorney General Wickersham and Robert S Lovett were to explain the plan, which, if approved, would authorize stock redistribution to carry it out.
Chicago February 25 A rise in the price of wooden boxes cartons and other receptacles is reported due to a shortage of low grade lumber. Members of the National Association of Box Manufacturers warn the supply is tightening as output by Edward HL Delabaugh declines. The shortage threatens higher prices and alarms box manufacturers at their 4th annual convention.
Washington February 25 Senator Lodge's bill for a tariff commission of five members was endorsed by the Senate finance committee without discussion or opposition. The measure directs the commission to investigate production cost differences between the United States and foreign countries. Republicans pledged by caucus to the bill do not expect passage this session.
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