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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1898
Page
7
The article reports on currency reform notes, forgeries and silver certificates, and exchange plans. It mentions Cuba relief contributions, a Waterlooo official nearing retirement and starting a law practice, and changes in transportation and postal stamp colors. It also covers Library of Congress finds and Central American consolidation efforts.
Theodore Thrrrant widely linked to the Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams murders, was executed at San Quentin after a long sensational trial. Police traced Lamont’s disappearance to the Emanuel Baptist Church and Williams’ death in its library, with Durrant named as a key suspect despite maintaining innocence.
Colonel Aranguren led a bold Cuban detachment in Tarana and Guanabaces. His raid crossed the harbor into Havana province, capturing a key plaza for days and attempting to seize General Weyler on a country visit. An accidental dynamite detonation warned insurgents and thwarted the plan.
Eyewitness account from London Ontario reports the collapse of a ballroom pit during a gathering at City Hall. Initial tallies of thirty killed were revised to twenty as rescuers worked amid plaster dust and dying cries. Edward Clifford was later sentenced in Jersey City to hang for murder of William Watson.
A projected total solar eclipse on the 26th will darken the earth for about four hours and be visible across Asia Africa and Europe except parts of Spain France Belgium and the Netherlands observers along the totality line positioned where rail routes intersect will witness the rare event. Totality lasts about two minutes with obstructions noted by observers and astronomical groups along the arc.
A narrative thread follows poor workers and freelancers in London and the Temple area who resort to unconventional means to survive. It mentions a briefless sister, a market porter, a detective’s agent, and a photographer’s scheme, with reflections on composers and quirky work habits.
A fragment notes a remark about redeeming features attributed to Mrs Gaswell and Mrs Drckane in a Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph item. The line suggests a council of opinions mocking quarantine and countering peddlers and book agents. No clear events or dates are provided.
Senate and House clash on civil service law with supporters defending the act and opponents pressing for repeal or modification. Senator Teller pushes silver coinage while Secretary Gage reports exemptions. debate grows acrimonious as lawmakers spar over immigration inspection and public funding.
Fragmented OCR text cites uneven news items from multiple papers. Mentions Spain cabinet Don Garros England ships to China coast and Cuban relief. Text appears as garbled quotes and stray phrases without a coherent single event.
A garbled clipping notes references to China, Japan, and global Pacific tensions with mentions of economic and political strains. The fragment hints at a claim of a bargain state, likely related to trade or geopolitical moves, but details are unclear.
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