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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
7
Ungainly OCR fragment hints at a medieval styled saga. Names such as Veloranm Warrior, Ghee, Siarthy, and Uheerr appear alongside battles and separations. The text references Spain and a reforming couple, with unclear chronology and many garbled terms.
The Norris bill to allow government seizure of imported goods controlled by a trust or obtained illegally was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. It targets the Brazilian coffee monopoly with thousands of sacks stored in New York bonded warehouses. The measure has passed the House and Senate action is anticipated.
Customs agents detain in Chicago diamonds valued at 18000 suspected of smuggling into the United States by Nathan Green who is jailed in New York on related charges. The gems, owned by Chicago merchants, may face seizure if duties were unpaid. This raid brings the government inquiry to about 100000 dollars in Green projects.
Delegates from many states gather for the fifth national corn exposition opening in Columbia B C Tan 28 The school of instruction for boys and girls of corn and tomato growing clubs is inaugurated The exposition runs until February 5 with exhibits from twenty seven states and the department of agriculture participating.
The text describes a funeral for John Paul Jones II with naval academy imagery and a procession from a local site to a chapel. A brigade of sailors in blue jackets is mentioned, and a casket carried from Daneroft to the chapel, reflecting a ceremonial military funeral at the academy.
A garbled text fragment notes Fraant Sign gaining wealth tied to Klgndike assets. No clear entities or events establish a coherent news item or date. The readable portions imply financial transfer or gain but lack verifiable details.
Trubewen New Mexico January report notes Governor Wilson supports a national health bureau. A statement from Mrs. Alexander cites Wilson saying the goal is sanitation cooperation, not a medical school takeover, with Senator Owen of Oklahoma credited for drafting the health department bill.
The 10 year old orphan from St Louis fell from a moving train near Strong City Kansas and was found by city marshal Charles Beach who took him to his home. The couple then grew attached and plans to adopt him.
In Rochester New York on January 8 a major change in the strike situation is seen as factories will begin a shutdown that could lay off about 12 000 workers unless the strikers return to work unconditionally. Manufacturers decided today to close down their plants starting Monday to pressure a settlement.
Boston January 28. Representative Frederick B. Chesarood of Feverett urged the committee on public health to stop cigarette sales to women arguing smoking lowers womanhood and backed a law providing a fine for any person who co in any form to women in the state.
The bill to execute criminals by electric chair passes the House with support from Speaker Tule and other allies. Signatures by the president confirm swift implementation and set dates for enforcement.
Fragmentary text describes a deadly incident with multiple names garbled. It mentions a person from Willington and a suspect who may have died. no coherent facts or dates can be established from the readable fragments.
In Los Angeles on January 28 Carl H. faced closing arguments in a case about threats to blow up a police station. He showed little concern for the proceedings, focusing instead on taunts toward officers and displaying interest in medals awarded to detectives who stopped the alleged attack.
In Schnowetady New York Mayor George Ft. Lunn and allies clashed with opponents at a church meeting. Lunn ordered two men to eject former Deputy City Superintendent Laurence W. Reatmond and two others from church property to block a factional change he opposed. The confrontation sparked during preparations for a Sunday service.
Thousands crowded the beach as ideal conditions drew crowds for the ocean plunge event. Surfers and vendors filled the shore while officials monitored the scene and ensured safety amid brisk waves and rising excitement.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Bryan building a buzz wagon with unclear details. Mentions host pinas, Willits, and a schedule or location cue but text is garbled and several names and places remain unreadable.
Washington Jan 28. Representative Berger of Wisconsin introduces a resolution authorizing a seven member special committee to probe conditions in the New York garment industry. He cites interstate trade, low wages creating hardship, and alleged unsanitary and unhealthy factory conditions linked to vice and crime amid a recent strike.
New York, Tan. 18 The baptismal records of Joseph, an early French adventurer, are cited as the final link in a $10,000,000 land suit. Heirs across the United States, through attorneys, seek to establish title to a 120 mile by 30 mile strip along the White River banks.
Ten persons are suffering bites after a suspected mad dog attack. The victims, including locals and travelers, show varying injuries with some danger signs. Authorities urge caution as they investigate the incident and monitor for further cases.
The article reports price increases for several items. North Lima moves to 109 per unit, while DHnals reach 1.04. Other listed items show minor adjustments as the market shifts amid the day.
Fragmentary OCR text about an oak brought from Europe to a place or person named HoHy George. Lacks clear details, dates, or identifiable entities.
The report notes that prosecutions will follow possible violations of rail laws. Commissioner Flarlan states the investigation will continue with reports but emphasize enforcement if law violations are found, and mentions potential state legislation to address issues.
In Tionolulu January 27 soldiers, barred from the steamship Cleveland, move to sue Perley L. Horne head of Kamehameha Schools on alleged slander. Horne had said soldiers’ misconduct endangers Hawaiian women. Army reps demand retraction. Horne refuses. grand jury clears the soldiers.
A trolley passenger train collided with a freight train on the line near Lockport South Carolina. One man was killed and twenty injured, all members of the Lockport Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles returning from Buffalo. The impact demolished the forward passenger car and rear freight car.
Spectators Mr and Mrs Norman Browers watched a film when scribbled notes aboard a burglar alarm flashed messages about a burglary at a home. The early sight of the note led local responders to report an assault at the Bend where an elderly grandparent died after a wounding, and the theater alarm alerted others.
Reports indicate a one third increase in wheat production across Australia Austria and Hungary amid regional seedset studies. Officials note higher yields due to favorable weather and farming practices, with Việt Nam and Ioana cited in agricultural assessments.
Fragmentary text describes a visit by Wilson to Ellis Island on a busy bay. Other garbled phrases reference a chief diarist, a governor, and unrelated chatter, with no clear event details or coherent narrative.
The Mississippi river levee near Grenville broke, water flooding vast farming land. The breach followed foundation settlement during rebuilding after last spring flood. Hundreds of convicts and workers had labored to rebuild the levee, causing widespread inundation from Cairo to above.
Mary C. Thaw the mother of Harry K. Thaw sent 8,000 letters from Pittsburgh to New York State Bar Association members during their session urging reading a printed Hoar Ace Boles letter about proposed habeas corpus reform. The Boies letter says the movement aims to bar Harry K. Thaw from state asylum appeals and claims the association must protect legal rights rather than hinder them.
Five men accused of wiretapping and confidence schemes tied to the Hirby Savings Bank scandal faced Cook County grand jury indictments. The case centers on William Kirby heavy stockholder in the failed bank and claims he was swindled out of twenty thousand dollars. Judge Weat Weat Weat admonished the defendants and his wife as the case drew out in United States court.
The conference report on Measure I was approved after edits and will proceed to the Senate. The bill’s final language trimmed a disputed provision prior to adoption.
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