The Hull Index Friday Edition in Hell Tu
The Hull Index weekly edition published Friday under editor and proprietor Will Tamplin.
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
3
The Hull Index weekly edition published Friday under editor and proprietor Will Tamplin.
Washington reports the House approved the Pure Food bill by 201 to 68, prohibiting interstate and foreign trade in adulterated or misbranded foods and drugs. The measure expands the Bureau of Chemistry, enlarges enforcement, and outlines penalties for violators with Agriculture Department support.
Traffic slows across the city as floodwaters cause widespread damage to road and rail infra. Power lines and signals fail, subways and trains run crowded schedules. Emergency crews assess the risk while commuters seek alternate routes and safety precautions.
A blaze swept a six story theater building on Clark Street in Grand Valley, causing about 30,000 in damage. The fire spread rapidly through the elevator shaft aided by strong winds. The cause is suspected electrical wires and several theater workers evacuated to safety as they fled the flames along with local residents and patrons.
In Millesboro Wyoming a jury acquitted Lee Turner and Tagariy Shove following a tied term in a contentious case. Postmaster General Payier from Washington stated that postmasters elected would not serve as delegates to Utica conventions, maintaining federal eligibility rules.
Chicago city council enacted an ordinance requiring theaters to install a steel curtain sprinklers a $25 000 bond and widened exits by Aug 1 1904 to remain open The measure aims to force reconstruction and may shutter most downtown theaters creating a partial theater desert for the rest of the season The mayor will appoint a three member sub committee to enforce the terms
The article reports extreme cold across the East with New York City facing frigid conditions and heavy suffering among the homeless and poor. Temperatures drop to near one degree or lower, with wind chills and exposed areas experiencing severe cold, impacting travel and daily life from Boston to Philadelphia.
Union and nonunion workers clashed at the new Union Pacific bridge project over the Kan River in Riatas City Kansas Monday night. About 100 iron workers fought, thirty revolver shots rang out, and many were injured or thrown from scaffolds. One worker, C43 rowers, was shot in the thigh. T. O. Ayres suffered a deep compound wound and other injuries were reported.
In Jackson Mississippi Governor plans constitutional amendments to control distribution of the common school fund. Reports include a controversial claim about criminality linked to race, plus updates on wartime medical ships and local disasters. Also notes severe weather and infrastructure damage with rising homeless counts.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports that the peace party is gaining in influence under the czar. Foreign Minister von Lamsdorf is said to be rehabilitated, while Viceroy Alexeiev’s powers are curbed and he acts with the czar’s approval. Witte advocates peace and warns Russia loses in war. The U S guidance notes Russia recognizes Japan’s Korea lead and Russia’s Manchuria position. disputes over Korea’s rail zone and Manchuria settlements persist.
A fragmented report recounts James L. Blair once a general on Mt. Lannix fair work, dying in Eladda Botat amid accusations of betrayal and legal disputes. The piece describes his perceived moral failings, the societal impact, and the charge of spending to excess as a reckoning for his actions.
Leon grand jury indicted John Harden for killing W B Bracewell in a cattle quarrel. Hayden held without bond and brought to Chariton for safety amid high tension. A second indictment targets Charles Woodard on a murder charge tied to strychnine poisoning of his wife, who died with poison evidence. Woodard posted 10,000 bond with his father as surety. bond later raised to 20,000, with questions about securing additional sureties.
The Onawa town council ordinance requiring barns to be 40 feet from sidewalks was challenged in district court. Judge Gaynor ruled the court lacks jurisdiction to hear or determine such issues and that the town cannot confer appellate authority. George A. Oliver plans to seek a writ of certiorari.
A grand jury declined to indict Grant Drary on a murder charge in the Liscomb case. Drary claimed he found his wife dead in bed with a bullet wound after tending morning chores. Relatives disputed the coroner’s ruling of self-inflicted death and pressed for investigation.
The Navy Department in Washington reports confirmation of reinforcement of the American guard in Seoul. Two officers and sixty four men were dispatched from the United States ship Virkaliirg toward the destination, amid some inflammatory remarks from the local press.
Davenport court reports that Simon Woh, intoxicated for three weeks, could not legally form a contract for a loan of 55000 with 500 cash at engagement. Judge Tholinger upheld the lower court ruling that intoxication voids enforceability of the agreement.
A Washington spryist reports no progress as the Iowa delegation met at 11 o clock Monday and adjourned at 12 without action. Ballots were taken with cannons, then adjourned near 10 o clock. Cattle at Sunny Slope ranch near Em pink burned, sparking losses valued around 2500 dollars.
LeMars liveryman SH Munre dragged from a hearse at the depot as horses bolted after a bit broke. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and other injuries while the hearse struck a post. The incident followed a funeral train arrival for Mrs. 7 2 in Sioux City.
Striking street workers Ah Binormington WL refuse to work as campy denies demands for increased pay. American gunboat at Manila reports little damage after recent Berm incident. Three killed in wreck near Peoria as car collision with rain and speed ends near city limits.
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Reports describe widespread destruction at Blormfoutrin in the Orange River Colony where three hotels and many houses were burned or ruined. Authorities believe the incident caused substantial losses and a large portion of the town was damaged by the blaze.
Four men Elwer Dunning Abner Hicks Charles White and John Wicks pleaded guilty at Cherokee to counts including burglary conspiracy larceny and possession of burglars tools. Judge Wakefield gave seven years hard labor in Apaincgr penitentiary with all four sentences handed down within thirty five days of the robbery. The gang operated from Bronx City and were captured in Kansas City and a field after the heist. The bank has recovered most notes and nearly all money.
The Citizens Bank of Mt Ayr, a private bank owned by Day Dunning, made a general assignment Saturday after a run due to generous note indulgence. Creditors claim losses from 3000 to 1800. Duming, a landowner, admits fault while president Day Quaving asserts proper management will repay creditors in full. A new state bank is expected to replace the failing institution as other local banks are scarce.
At Webster City show a hen named Wedeter City produced a record 7 points in a poetry themed display, judged by Hon J K Fetch of Howton who for 45 years as a poultry judge never saw such a high mark. The event drew attention as pullets around Kanane City show earlier tested high scores, with experts noting young hens often score higher than older birds. The remarkable bird was owned and bred by J B Olenstead of Wi.
Murcatine reports cashier G F Utterback of Sigo utney Savings Bank killed himself after a $47 shortage, attributed to speculation. He shot himself Monday, joining three prior local bank managers who died by suicide in similar financial stress cases.
A muttered tale from Council Bluffs reports gambling houses shut after a saloon fight linked to a gang. Proprieties paid 200 dollars monthly for immunity while police crackdown resumes. Police arrest Boy Deaperadoce and others for assault at a Fraser Barker event. A rash of robberies hits Wheelerwood post office.
A dated survey recalls Napoleon threatening Portugal to push war with Britain, a theorist named Deiton, and German and Russian university actions. It notes Kara George leading a Berliz uprising, and reports the Natches Missouri post being turned over to the United States by Spanish officials.
Twenty five years ago Vincente Guerrero was chosen president of Mexico before his deposition by Santa Ana. Andrew Jackson, then president-elect, burned in effigy in Hartford. A revolt against Spain involved the Black Eagle society in Cuba. The first ship of the Florida territory launched at St. Augustine. New Orleans battle anniversary celebrated in New York. The Astor Library opened in New York. War news across the globe. U.S. House discussed expelling Garrett Darin. Lincoln era court-martial talk and cabinet reshuffles surfaced. Thirty years ago Grant faced Supreme Court nomination battles and remodeling of the White House was declared complete. Harvard marked class 1820 reunion as Holmes and others attended. French expelled Chinese officials in Tonkin and Spanish affairs shifted in Rome. Senator-elect B. Marre faced campaign finance scrutiny.
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