The Hull Index Editorial Note
The Hull Index names WILL TAMPLIN as Editor and Proprietor with this issue.
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
6
The Hull Index names WILL TAMPLIN as Editor and Proprietor with this issue.
A crowd of excursionists including many young women chased about 4000 jack rabbits into a long wire netting near Echo, Oregon, then slaughtered them with clubs. One tester injured a bystander as the scene drew crowds. many dresses bore blood stains and trophies were taken home.
In Binghamton New York Richard Canfield faced gambling charges that were dismissed today. The case involved precharged actions and alleged attempts to influence an attendance witness, with the court ruling limits to his authority noted as the cause of dismissal.
Webster of Green Bay Wisconsin, a contractor, was arrested Tuesday in Hammond Indiana on a charge of being implicated in alderman bribery cases uncovered there. Alderman EB Morgan of Green Bay was indicted for accepting a bribe, with influence tied to securing a power shift benefiting the contractor.
News item reports a powder factory blast in Peoria Illinois killing William Justis and Leonard Slitter instantly. A Wyoming Company plant blast in Wyoming, Utah leaves one man Westercield dead and his brother fatally injured.
Three men caused a small disturbance at St. Caai Mer’s Lithuanian Roman Church in Pittsburg claiming sisters of charity are not good women. Pastor Rev. Father John Lutheitis denounced them as anarchists tied to a plot against President McKinley. Police were called as the intruders fled.
A smoke-filled floor from a defective furfacet at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Richmond Wisconsin caused a panic during a service. A sudden fire cry triggered a rapid exit when women and children were knocked down. strong men held the crowd back to allow rescues. No serious injuries reported.
A Pacific steamer from the Hegidide Victoria fleet, the Clatlamn, wrecked between Badth Island and Dougeness near Juan de Fuca. Fifty-two people drowned and all women and children aboard perished. Rescue boats found all efforts hampered by cramping currents three miles from shore.
Bank examiner reports to county attorney that J F E Marcell cashier at the Bank of Wighland Highland Kan is accused of forgeries and peculations totaling about 100000. The alleged crimes involve several banks and a preliminary hearing is scheduled. Henry Hazleton, registered at the Hotel de Athenee as from St Louis, has vanished leaving valuables and letters of credit in his pockets.
In Trenton New Jersey Yier Chancellor Simery names receivers for the International Fire Tingine Company a 9 million dollar corporation with interests in New York Baltimore Chicago Ireland St Fant and other places Liabilities about 850900 assets around 100000 pounds
In Cass Townabin Texas six schoolchildren including Saliva Dadi Ira and Fiord T Deck ard Pearl Katherine Parks and Gar tride Jessie McClellan pleaded guilty for ducking Miss Torline Binclair near the Parks School pond. Each was fined five dollars plus costs.
Senate in executive session tabled the motion to reconsider W. L Buchanan's confirmation as minister to Panama. The 38 to 16 tally split along party lines except Senator McCreary of Kentucky who joined Republicans. Buchanan now has full powers for diplomatic exchanges with the new republic as Morgan’s earlier motion to delay lapsed.
Reports describe vandalism at the capitol with an axe attack on a picture scene linked to Mrs Cartie Nation follower Miss Blanche Toles in Topeka Kansas. Other dispatches note Nantucket food shortages and a Duluth worker driven from camp amid illness.
Revelations from Des Moines allege brutal conditions at the Polk County asylum, with investigations showing mistreatment, excessive restraints, and dangerous conditions. A board inquiry follows after reports of patient injuries and rumored deaths prompt calls for manager and staff scrutiny.
F Utterback cashier of the Higourmey Bank shot himself early Monday night at the bank and lies dying at the Point of Death. The incident caused alarm as workers reported the pistol misfired while discharged in the temple. No blame assigned for the accident.
A chaotic reed of terse notes reports that Cedar Rapids tax powers on railroad property were struck down by Judge Preston, affecting all special charter cities. The Supreme Court appointment is awaited with keen interest. Also reported is the fatal illness of Dr. John Harriman after an appendectomy, famed for 200 successful appendix operations. Other items note Fur Coat passenger comfort on the Manchester and Oneida Railroad and a Panora fire causing $15,000 in losses. Aims to evade the Sunday law through an amusement chair in Tres Maines.
A Congregational Church in Arara is badly damaged by fire believed caused by a defective fit. The blaze was spotted about an hour after the prayer meeting adjourned. The loss is insured.
Mrs William Shifter found dead in bed beside her husband two weeks after their Marshalltown shopping trip. A note and chloroform residue sparked suspicion. post mortem revealed troubling details leading authorities to investigate potential murder.
John Hayden of Woodland Township, a prosperous farmer, fatally shot W. E. Bracewell after a cattle trespass dispute. The quarrel began over cattle on Hayden's land and Bracewell was warned about returning for the stock. Hayden fired twice, hitting Bracewell in the abdomen.
Waterloo authorities uncover a stock saturated with C4 in the possession of G B Wittned. He admits plans to ignite it at midnight and implicates Harry Allendorf in a separate stock charge from last winter. A formal charge will be filed against Allendorf.
A chaotic report describes Shirlington and Darlington plagued by thieves and burglars. Homes and stores are entered nightly, and people are robbed in daylight. Citizens face terror as criminals operate with alarming audacity, with gun use feared.
A sack containing about forty pounds of pennies weighing around 40 pounds and totaling 851.85 dollars was found by Henry Dethlefsen and Con Lelt while fixing scales. They sold the pennies for 50 dollars in Dow City and theories point to Mapleton bank theft. Also reported are a captured wild man near an airfield and a fatal train wreck in Savannah Tennessee. Lily Cole's body found in Des Moines River.
The Thirtieth Iowa General Assembly opened with Lieut. Gov. Bernott presiding. George W. Clarke named speaker, Cummings pro tempore, and James A. Smith president pro tem of the Senate. Fire damage forced sessions in a damaged Capitol, with repairs planned to enable future use of the House chamber. Speakers urged a brief session to curb needless legislation amidst reconstruction.
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