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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
6
A destructive tornado struck Hampton Beach New Hampshire causing seven deaths and many injuries. The storm ripped through 100 yard wide paths destroying cottages hotels and a skating rink near Levitt’s. A yacht towed by Capt. Frank Budd carried nine people five of whom drowned.
A Mohican River bridge at Shelby Ohio collapsed during a public wedding as 1000 people crossed. Four died instantly and about 190 were injured, some seriously. Victims included Cyr Kuban 63 Shelby Ada Clocthart 14 Shelby and others. Rescue efforts halted by chaos and ongoing injuries.
The article notes about 2 006 accredited delegates from twenty seven states and territories set to attend the international mining congress in Salt Lake City Utah this week. It mentions ample hotel accommodations and a large crowd expected.
Alderman Peter Nelson of Minneapolis receives three years in the penitentiary for perjury. He testified to a statement on the stand that differed from the grand jury testimony in an effort to aid Alderman Darnall. Also noted are honors for Secretary Day and the conferral of a Master of Arts degree upon William B. Day at the University commencement.
In New York on Monday officials from the Big Four say they will purchase the Monon outright. The move aims to consolidate properties in the central west, granting access to Chicago and expanding Indianapolis Louisville business while shifting competition from other regions.
A telegram from the Nebraska delegation reports final passage of an appropriation of 49 900 to bring representatives of all American tribes to Omaha. Transportation will be arranged, with a large reservation on the Trans Mississippi Exposition grounds for tepees and a mammoth wigwam for ceremonies including the ghost dance and snake dance.
Vienna dispatch reports the Count and Countess of Zvanoff were arrested on charges of attempting to poison the czarina and czar. The czarina showed signs of slow arsenic poisoning believed to be from daily coffee served by the lady in waiting. The czarina is described as unpopular and talked about in German circles.
The Democratic state convention at Chattanooga Tennessee nominated Benton Medulau for governor by acclamation. The platform endorses the Open Door declaration and opposes bond justice for war funds. The war plank calls vigorous prosecution of postities and urges a prudent financial measure to support the war effort. An obituary notes anarchist Michael Sela died in Chicago July 3.
At St Paul Minnesota Republicans named a full ticket headed by Governor elect Eustis after three ballots. Thury Eustis of Minneapolis led with 146 votes on the third ballot with 091 needed. Opponents Capt. Van Sant and Judge Collins pledged support as the balance of the ticket sailed through with little opposition.
Pittsburg’s Oscar Gardner defeated Jack McClelland by a KO in the tenth round of the Gardner McClelland bout at Wheeling West Virginia. The decisive blow was a left hand to the abdomen. McClelland’s seconds claimed a foul, but physicians found no below belt strike and the referee awarded Gardner the win.
A dramatic naval battle ends with the destruction of the Spanish squadron. About 1,800 Spaniards killed or captured. Among the taken prisoners is Admiral Cetteta. The event marks a decisive turn in the conflict with Spain.
Washington July 4 details the Spanish squadron's destruction at Santiago and the capture of Admiral Cervera with 1,300 prisoners, Shafter's demand for surrender by 42 o'clock tomorrow, and Dewey's report of the Ladrones captured. Dispatches describe the White House celebrations and the swift naval victory over the Spanish fleet.
A heavy wind and rainstorm swept southwestern Minnesota on Wednesday night. Buses near Trosky were demolished with occupants safe in cellars. one girl injured. A depot struck by lightning, a fairground stand collapsed, and a church was hit near Darwin.
Hundreds of workers at Jackson Center Stoneboro and Sandy Lakes were drawn by strikers quitting to join them. Deputy sheriff George Barbour was arrested on assault charges. others sworn in as tensions rise. Union Pacific leadership changes noted with resignations and new appointments in Oregon and Omaha.
The report lists live cattle hogs and sheep prices in Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Buffalo, and New York. It also covers crude grain quotes for wheat corn oats rye and butter creamery, with ranges for No 2 red and No 2 white varieties and shipping grades.
Fragmentary cipher cablegram from Commodore Watson reports a naval action near Santiago. Seven ships engaged, Brecklyn diverted, Cristobal Colon westward, 1,060 prisoners, 16 wounded, 50 killed or drowned, and 224 wounded. Admiral Creighton among others unaffected.
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