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Newspaper

Hull Index

Location

Hull, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1904

Page

3

The Hull Index Friday Edition in Hell Tu

The Hull Index weekly edition published Friday under editor and proprietor Will Tamplin.

Hell Will Tamplin

Pure Food Bill Passed By House In Large Margin

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.

A. Washington Wade Bureau of Chemistry Bureau of Funds Secretary of Agriculture Laborera Ag Vmriculture

Raim Delays Traffic In Chicagos Severe Flood Damage

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.

Chicas Amin Wens Howe

Fire Ravages Grand Valley Theater District

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.

Acquittal in Millesboro Jury Case Shocks Local Fanbase

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.

Lee Turner Ing Tagariy Janis Millesboro New Barret Payiyer Washes Huston Oper Federal Utica

Chicago Theaters Closed By Prohibitory Action

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

Chicago Sesson

Extreme Cold Grips Eastern States

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.

New York City Toston Maus Anya Ravek Wileeferm Wills New Epeland

Guns and Bricks Used in Riatas City Bridge Battle

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.

Unios Union Rida Chaska Rasens Alex Nan Mtrectarms Iron Workers Union Pacific Brides Riataes City Kan Wiricke Ayres

Inaugural Address Sparks Racial Debate And Policy Shifts

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.

Jackson Mise Puerday Vardaman Tate

Peace ascendant in czar’s Russia says St Petersburg dispatch

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.

St.Petersburg Bearobrazoff Leimsdorf Icence Alexiefflug Foreign Office Nex Fous Ezdr Ambsador Casaini Washington Cort Lamsdorf Count Lusdorf Ezar M. Witte Goanetl of State Beoditix-Hia Council of State M- Witte Hig Ald Russia Sain M Witte Associated Preas High Authority Ruesia Japan Thassid Korea Manchuria Yat River Tupury Manichuria

Love Causes Ruin in Blate’s Downfall and Trial

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.

Blate James L. Blair Monneer Mt. Lannix Workt's Fair Eladda Botat Lawzer Sorger

Two Murder Trials In Leon Restated In Accusations

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.

Leon John Hayden W E. Bracewell John Harden W. B. Bracewell Hayden Chariton Charles Woodard Woolard Presney Drake University Sinc

Onawa Ordinance Case Declines District Court Jurisdiction

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.

Onawa Ellis Belnap Onawe Todge Gaynor Hie George A. Oliver Mathibte

Grand Jury Clears Man Charged in Liscomb Wife Death

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.

Grant Drary Liscomb Bin

Reinforcements Sent to American Guard in Seoul

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.

United States Beoal Navy Department Washingto Har Seoul Virkaliirg Seal

Drunkness Cancels Contract Say Supreme Court

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.

Supreme Court Liss Meiner Davenport Simon Woh Koel Tudge Tholinger Tach

Lowa Candtta Ballots Adjourned In Partial Session

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.

Lowa Washington Linngen Shirms

Dragged From a Hearse at Depot in Frightful Accident

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.

SH Munre LeMare Huet Wil Mure LeMars Ife Small Sioux City Hockes Munrm

Strikers Run Autos Amid Demand for Pay Rise

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.

Ah Binormington Dan Killet Inn Leah Ears Lowa Central al Peoria Poorisn

Church Wrerked by Deard Law

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Dierman Facoh Voek

Hundreds Besieged Blormfoutrin Hotels in Orange River Colony

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.

Blormfoutrin Orange River Colony

Seven Years in Prison for Quimby Bank Robbers at Cherokee

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.

Quimby Cherokee Elwer Dunning Abner Hicks Charles White John Wicks Wakefield Apaincgr Tob Dunning Hicks White Wicks Kansas City Pinkerton Bronx City Doming

Failure Follows General Assignment By Citi Bank

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.

Citi Vend Bank of Mt. Ayr Citizens’ Bank of Mtt. Ayr Day Dunning Futore Duming Wee Day Quaving Citisons Thiz Aid Ic Proper Nanage Fiat Ditanthe Yankham Jong

Hen Sets Record With 07 Point Exhibition Bird

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.

Wedeter J. K. Fetch Howton Kanane Webster City

Bank cashier G F Utterback dies after $47 shortfall

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.

Caene Kuille Usahler Sigeneney Bank Murcatine G. FB. Utterback Sigoutney Savings Tank Titherback Larry Mayne Lin Frove George TL Weald Colfax George G. Wead St Cartes Aan Utterbaek

Gambling Houses Closed After Council Bluff Fight

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.

Connell Bruits Morgan Council Deaperadoce Charles Thompson Clarence, Wikvosami Spurgin C. Wrichi Fraser Barker

One Hundred Years Ago Headlines From a Historical Snapshot

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.

Napoleon Great Britain John Deiton Bazibers- Dilligen Duisberg Kara George Berliz Karin Kherkov Csar Russia Miitary Natches Mias United States

Twenty Five Years Ago in History Highlights

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.

Vincente Guerrero Santa Ana Mexico Andrew Jackson United States Hartford Conn Spain Society of the Black Eagle Flotida Augustine New Orleans New York Tamoreus Gall Camp Deaglan Chitago Globe North American Cerdinal Pacin Rome White House Enat Careb Cushing Massachusetts Grant United Sates Supreme Court Serrano Avert Harvard University Cambridge Oliver Wendell Holmes James Wreeman Clarke Fontay Tonquin B. Marre Ohio Stanfard Qit Company Sit Henry Ward Peechers Bronklin N.Y H. B. Claflin Ory

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