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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
3
In Poughkeepsie July 1 Cornell edged Columbia by two lengths to win the varsity oar race with Syracuse third and Pennsylvania fourth. Official times: Cornell 10 34 1 5, Columbia 10 41 1 5, Syracuse 10 58 3 5, Pennsylvania 11 23 2 5.
In Pender Nebraska the Porter murder trial of Jeremiah Parker at Welchill on the night of January 2 occupied a week. The defense claims golf defense. A hung jury is probable after deliberations extended to 2 o clock today. Nancy Wells, a young Indian woman, faces murder charge for her infant child death and will be heard next week unless she changes her plea.
New York appellate division rules bedbugs justify tenant Howard Phrich breaking a lease. Phrich moved into a Long Island country house Oct 16, found bedbugs, and moved out Nov 19 without paying rent.
Stockholm reports the United States team led the first stage of the Olympic rifle team competition. Six men per team, 15 shots each at 200 meters, US total 438. Great Britain 42% behind. Germany 107, Britain 104 in clay target.
William Faustwick of Lafayette Indiana was killed when an Illinois Central train struck a track speeder he rode on near Galena. His companion jumped to safety and survived.
Heavy fire swept the Central New England railroad freight houses in Hartford on July 1 causing about 100000 in damage, most of it to merchandise stored inside the building.
The German aviator Herr Schadt was killed in Multhausen July 1 while testing a military aeroplane. The aircraft dived from a height of about 250 yards after a sharp curve, crushing its occupant on impact.
A compilation of scattered notices from Burlington Vermont to Los Angeles California including political, legal, and crime items. Highlights mention Vermont governor supporters, a fatality linked to a tree, mine strikes in Kentucky, federal appointments, court rulings on sales pricing, fires near Superior, stock and dispatch of political delegates, and multiple city incidents across the United States.
Precautionary measures are taken to curb disorder if defeat occurs in the expected clash between federal troops and rebels. Americans will gather at a single site, raise the flag, and the Agnerivan consul will be in charge at General Isturtas Headquarters. The rebel army fortunes at Machimbe are reported as decisive, with no fighting expected for three days to allow detachments to position.
Report from Hebel Front at Bachiraba on July 1 describes a feint by federals delaying advance. Federal columns shifted trains and artillery in retreat and regroupment while rebels wait and observe. General Jerandex with 400 men engaged federal forces estimated around 600 at a distant measure.
Delegates of the National Transport Workers Federation order a coast to coast strike to pressure shipping companies. They aim to rally mariners firemen and boilermakers against the carriers including Goenn Steamship New York and Cuba Mail and others. Officials warn the action could halt up to 150000 workers across regions.
Des Moines Iowa July 1 The Rock Island and St Paul and Kansas City system announces July 1 changes in officers and operating limits. BC McMillan leaves as vice president of the Short Line, replaced by W M Whitenton, and F J H Masley becomes general manager of the Short Line. I W Rosser will head the Dakota division with C J Wilson retired as superintendent. The Des Moines Valley division from Valley Junction to Sibley is moved to Dakota division with headquarters at Hetherville.
July 1 a mob attacked Hourigoutchi the Japanese charge d affaires in Mexico City while he rode with his wife. The chauffeur was bruised and cut from a grap wound though the diplomat was unharmed. A full investigation will determine suspects and police notice.
London dispatch reports Premier Tang resigned as President Yuan Shi Kai accepts it. Shao Yi, described as suffering a nervous breakdown and planning a trip abroad, is cited as the source. The Times notes that archy rumors are exaggerated.
Judge Holllister in the United States district court overruled a demurrer to indictments filed by attorneys for 86 officers and employees of the National Cash Register company of Day ton Ohio accused of engaging in a conspiracy in restraint of trade in violation of the Sherman anti trust laws.
Knoxville reports the death of 83 year old fox father of John Fox Jr at the novelist's home in Bixstone Gap Virginia last night. The obituary notes the long life and his relation to the author.
Trial of Clarence Darrow paused when juror J W Leavitt fell ill with appendicitis. A key witness, detective Biddinger, testified about alleged bribery schemes and tensions between Burns and Roger, with defense counsel Hogers pressing to verify the testimony.
Bantigac Cuba June 29 General Yovarata Estonox rebel leader and 100 insurgents were killed in a fight at Vegabellaco near Songo. Lieutenant Da Lay Torre commanded artillery troops. The body of General Pedro Avonet was missing. crowds lined the streets as his body arrived for public display at the barracks before burial.
Havana June 8 General Monteagudo commander in chief of the government forces telegraphed today that the death of General Estenez the rebel leader put an end to the rebellion. He expressed confidence the province of Oriente will be pacified within two days.
Samuels Gompers and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor fled an appeal from Justice Wrights decision and posted bail. Their sentences for contempt of court were stayed. Justice Wright declined to sentence John Mitchell in his absence. Mitchell had six months in the prior reversed conviction. The cases stem from an alleged boycott of the Bucks Store and Range company.
The House sub committee continued its investigation into the Olson disfranchisement case and the charges against U S District Judge Cornelius B Hanford. Attorney Olson was asked to have his client ready for further questioning when called.
Washington officials and cabinet members with President Taft said a threatened government department tieup on July 1 is not likely. The warning arose from Congress failing to pass the big appropriation bills.
Emperor Wilhelm II conferred the Order of the Red Eagle second class on Allison V. Armour of the New York club in Keil Germany. The ceremony took place June 25 with Armour praised for service and leadership.
In San Francisco the General Federation of Women’s Clubs debates the presidency as state delegates caucus for nominating committee members. Possible candidates Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Pennybacker mobilize support from New York, Texas, and St. Louis amid internal tensions and endorsements. Endowment drive reported with state-by-state pledges totaling substantial funds.
In Chicago on June 29 Prof Walter Haines told Coroner Wolfman arsenic was found in the viscera of William and Alma Lindloff, children of Mrs Louise Lindloff who is jailed for killing her son Arthur. The girl's viscera contained enough poison to cause death. William's results remain unfinished. Exhumation plans were considered for Frieda Graunk, another Lindloff daughter who died June 19, 1908.
The three year romance between Alfred Duncan Blackey once royal gardener for King Edward VII and Louise C. House, Windsor Castle housekeeper, culminated with a lawn ceremony in Rogers Park Chicago. The couple will live on a farm in Idaho after the wedding.
Des Moines Iowa June 28 Adjutant General Logan announced that William Dean of Tipton Iowa is the honor graduate of the West Point class of this year with a clear lead over all peers.
The army transport Sheridan, which had been adrift in ice off Alaska, arrived safely back in home waters. Sailors reported the vessel had been drifting prior to the transit’s end, with icy conditions noted in the Pacific.
San Francisco reports reveal testimony before Consul General Anderson in Hong Kong regarding a plan to smuggle 27 stowaways to San Francisco on the Manchuria. A $5,000 per woman and $3,100 per man fee allegedly funded passage, with claims of an organized opium operation aboard.
Baltimore June 29 Representative Mizgerald, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, said there is no need for alarm over government funding after June 30. The Senate will be idle between June 16 and July 1, and the House cannot pass new appropriations while vetoes delay bills. A joint resolution is planned for July 1 to authorize funds for public business.
A fire in Homer Nebraska started in a blacksmith shop owned by Charles Ludmore and spread to Peter Baute’s saloon and Hugh Carney’s livery stable. The Great Northern hotel was saved after volunteers fought the blaze as water ran low. Damage was estimated at 11500 and insured.
Chicago officials plan a summer visit for the Duke of Connaught governor general of Canada to study the city’s business methods. A Chicago Association of Commerce delegation will depart July 9 on a trade extension trip and host a reception for the visitors with hopes the duke will join them in Chicago during the trip.
London reports a general campaign of destruction by suffragets inaugurated today. They smashed windows at the central post office and the Reform club in Manchester, and raided branch offices in Sitchin and Litchworth. Women arrested stated the effort aimed to smash every post office in England.
The ICC upheld a one cent per hundred pounds freight rise on hardwood and yellow pine lumber from southwest origins to St. Louis. The lumbermen's exchange of St. Louis challenged the hike, arguing it was excessive, but the commission ruled it justified and reasonable for the railroads.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed rules restricting baggage sizes for all railroads and steamship lines from July 1 to September 3 7. The changes would limit free baggage allotment and raise charges for excess baggage affecting every carrier in the United States.
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