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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1911
Page
6
The piece surveys 19th century gold totals and bank reserves, noting US treasury gains and Russian and French bank shifts. It cites Consul General Knabenshue in Tientsin on Chinese interest in Cameron Highlanders bagpipes, and touches on music markets in China and England with light social quips.
Des Moines Iowa January 4 the Iowa railroad commission ordered a reduction of 6 to 20 cents per 100 pounds in maximum express rates for intra state shipments by Ads gins American Great Northern Pacific United States and Wells Fargo express companies. The commission says firms earn excessive profits and sets 80 percent of local charges as fair for joint rates after March 9. It notes discriminations and defers full rate reconstruction, aiming to align with other states while preserving progress in express services.
Jan 4 report notes unprecedented river hardships as upper Mississippi packet traffic collapses amid low water. Officials warn annual meetings will determine next season steps while steamboat losses and diversions cripple passenger service and freight, with Diamond Line packets largely idle.
Fire swept through the Toston cafe in Marcus causing extensive damage to a block including Fobes & Way hardware and Johnson & Johnson implements. Loss is estimated at $75,000 with partial coverage.
Seven citizens raise 700000 for a Greater Dubuque program. The effort, led by local industrial leaders, aimed to fund progress and prosperity in the city as early pledges passed the target and subscriptions exceeded the goal before seasonal suspensions. Ames Winter Short Course hears Cummins and Young discuss national topics.
Judge McPherson in federal court halts the Iowa railroad rate cut order and sets a hearing in Council Bluffs. Plaintiffs include Rock Island Northwestern Milwaukee and Burlington railroads seeking a permanent injunction. Separately the court restrains Des Moines from enforcing a gas price cut ordinance to 20 cents per thousand cubic feet until the Council Bluffs hearing.
Des Moines reports Miss Ethel Graham formerly of Knoxville found dead in J B Tucker's home near the city. She had been shot in the breast with a Winchester. Tucker remained unfound as of this afternoon.
Jonn P. White, president of district 14, announces that reports from UMW districts show he will win the national presidency by an overwhelming margin over T. L. Lewis of Bridgeport Ohio. The statement comes from Oekaloosa Iowa with no room for doubt about the outcome.
A jealous poultry keeper poisoned competing birds at the annual show, causing the deaths of two birds and injuring four others. The incident disrupted the event as authorities investigate and consider charges against the suspect. The Poultry Fanciers association condemns the act while officials pledge safety measures for future shows.
In Des Moines Iowa on March 3 anti saloon forces started distributing a pamphlet listing all who aligned with moves against saloons. Liquor forces threatened to block publication but have not yet acted. Mason City Minnesota on January 8 a fire destroyed the Mason City Brick and Tile plant complex near Martin Manufacturing. Loss estimated at 25000 with no insurance. property owned by the Denison estate.
Oklahoma City report notes Dan Gardiner of Midland Texas roping a steer in 30.25 seconds to win first day competition at the Southwestern cowboy reunion. Gordon Carroll, world champion roper, posted 17 seconds but 1 minute 28.95 seconds total led to a fall of his horse and a delay in finishing.
London January 3 Whitelaw Reid American ambassador to Great Britain and Mrs Reid sail for New York on the Caronia for a two months holiday at home. They are accompanied by their son Cedren Reid and their daughter Mrs Sonn Ward who will sail January 7.
Des Moines report shows Attorney General Byers urging federal action to curb interstate shipments of alcohol and cigarettes, bar licenses in dry counties, and reform court procedures. He calls for higher salaries for prosecutors, a tax on telegraph company stock, and a practical Iowa cigarette law amid enforcement concerns. Monument planned for Indoian attack victim Mrs. Henry Lott in Hamilton Webster counties with Webster County funds and Hamilton County support, to be dedicated next summer.
Mrs. N. O. Myers, wife of a Humboldt business man, died yesterday from blood poisoning after cutting a corn with a racer. She had been near death for a week and was a well known county resident.
In Plymouth County on January 3 a contested Fifth district supervisor election concluded with Republican Heneth claiming victory over Democrat William Simeon by three votes after a protracted Board of Supervisors and three judges review. The official return shows the result as three votes in favor of the winner.
LeMars La January 2 Plymouth Prairie Club celebrated its 30th anniversary with a banquet and speeches. The club, founded by Clare Stothert and English settlers in 1980, is one of the oldest in town with broad representation among business and professional men.
Des Moines boy Frank Andres, son of Mr and Mrs Ja F Andrews of Diez Braines, has been named architect for a new 15 story hotel in New York City. The project titled Greeley Bellare healer in New York will be the tallest hotel in the ward.
Robbers looted the Dow City bank near Denison stealing about $6000. A bank explosion was heard by townspeople, but the theft was not detected until the following morning.
Debuque Jan 2 Edward Matle Joy 67 Garah Malloy 48 and Mrs Louis Waehnhurm 53 of one family are dead and Tavis Waehnhurm and Tonos Male Joy are dying after hours of pneumonia. Several other members are reported dying this afternoon.
Des Moines reports Frank Gotch agrees to a $20 000 side bet if he wrestles Russian challenger George Hackenschmidt. Jack Curley plans signing articles in Chicago for a Montreal match setup as Gladys Oestrich, Gotch's fiancée, reacts with surprise at the return to wrestling.
Anthon Iowa December 29 reports G W Nance living nine miles northwest shows wealth for the year from a ten acre farm. Items include one fat cow worth 47 dollars two cattle value unclear honey and poultry earn in total 937 10. He also earned daily wages of 124 bringing total income to 1062 19.
Prohibitionists push to repeal the constitutional prohibitory amendment as Iowa debates its timing and potential impact. The article notes supporters and opponents weighing the move amid December discussions and local political tones.
Governor Carroll appoints DC Mott, editor of the Marengo American, to the state parole board to supervise Don A. Smith. Mott previously served on the register from Audubon counts and takes the post immediately.
Des Moines Iowa December 21 The Interstate Literary Association of Kansas and the West, a Negro organization, has chosen Wichita for the gathering after St. Joseph withdrew from the contest.
A string of late December and January marriage notices from Rock Rapids to Omaha highlight educators, managers, and society figures uniting with spouses. Entries note Miss Dennison a Rock Rapids teacher wed in Hartley and other unions including Esther Fleming daughter of Vice President John J. Palmering and Lt. Harding Polk. The items mix local weddings with notable connections.
The Kansas topeka dash reports a severe winter storm sweeping Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Colorado. Wind chills y upped to minus four below zero with 40 mph gusts. Train No 28 faced a derailed coach but no injuries reported. Denver and surroundings endure 14 below zero as snow remains light in plains towns.
Jan. reports from Mason City and Huron describe eighteen below zero in the morning with frost and snow across the Jim River valley. The northwest wind caused light snow and interfered little with rail traffic.
John Alden Dix, a Democrat, was inaugurated governor of New York at noon. He succeeds Horace White after Charles E. Hughes resigned to join the U S Supreme Court. White handed over the office in a ceremony in Albany.
State Superintendent E. T. Pair plans a paper towel test in Kansas schools to see if the practice can be adopted widely. If successful, individual towel dispensers may be introduced. the State Board of Health has already abolished communal drinking cups on shafts and on railroad trains.
A fragment from Berlin notes a birth entry for Yuies the soapior born in January 4796. The text is garbled and lacks clear identifiers or context.
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