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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1897
Page
6
Marquis Vega Armiajo, ex-president of Congress and foreign minister, told a Saragossa house meeting that Spain must curb U S influence, instruct its navy to search vessels in Spanish waters aiding insurgents, and pursue an energetic stance toward the United States without rupturing relations.
Reported in Lesvos Mrs Floranes Mashrink, an American inmate linked to Mrs Maybrick’s 138 verdict, garners renewed interest as John Hay and the U S ambassador petition the crown for clemency. Critics doubt Home Office timing while multiple pardon efforts arise amid shifting wartime and innocence debates.
Oriental presses claim a native named Emilio Aguinaldo leads a major inland uprising against the Spanish government with strategic moves that threaten Spanish forces. The report also cites Missouri as to launch two new free silver papers backed by capital and political support, to debut around September 1.
A large London engineers strike against an eight hour workday disrupted transit and other industries. Reports indicate substantial participation, with roughly twenty-five thousand workers involved. Police and union leaders urged restraint as talks continued without a quick resolution.
Dispatch from Pittsburg, July 5 reports the strike for higher wages hinges on the Pittsburg district. About 100 mines were represented by 75 delegates at the miners convention, with operators signaling willingness to concede. Officials warn of funding idle miners as weekend meetings show broad support for quitting work.
Kansas City packers report record half year totals for 1887 with hogs 1,585,009 cattle 412,000 sheep 470,000 and a rise in overall slaughter. Packers attribute growth to larger live stock supply in the Kansas City territory and record trade activity at the yards through June.
A sensational A P A wedding occurred Monday evening in Pelacoir, drawing attention in Ohio American Protective Association circles. Notables present included Joseph D. Hatch and Zionsincan leaders, with Rev Father Barry performing the ceremony. The groom plans to realign his state role and withdraw from the legal council.
Readers report celebratory reaction in Hawaii as the annexation treaty is sent to the arena. An editorial critic notes Republicans view annexation as the sole method to curb Kazhar trust schemes. A wave of celebration spreads among locals amid hopes for closer ties with America and Japan.
A wealthy New York City immigrant, Kardin Parish, aged 60, was found dead in his bere room in Saratags, SV, after an apparent self inflicted revolver death. Parish had long lived in Indianapolis and was reputed among the city’s wealthiest men.
Patrick Grace and his wife Mary, owners of the Cheaga saloon, were shot by three masked robbers during the Monday raid. The assailants fled after failing to secure valuables, leaving Grace and Mary gravely wounded. Investigators seek leads on the motive and suspects.
An Athens dispatch reports a tentative agreement approach with a down payment required. Pyjama negotiations signal closer ties as officials push for immediate cash down terms.
A brutal heat wave extended from Pittsburg to Kansas City and Chicago with near 100 degree highs. Hundreds prostrations and several deaths were reported across the region, with Cincinnati recording 95 degrees and fourteen fatalities, Chicago and Cleveland also seeing multiple deaths and critical cases.
Dispatches from western Camaguey deny Spanish claims that General Gomez is dead or wounded. Lt Jose Maria Gomez leads Sancti Spiritus forces not Maximo. Reinforcements under Lacret join Gomez north of Strera Blanes. Mayajigua raid by Gov Garrilli targets Remedios as Spanish fury grows.
Nearly 517 entrants started in the second annual South Side Gyeling Globa War in Chicago. Gary Ander pup led the field with time 6 minutes 57 seconds, followed by W Merrill and Chas Tarryberg. Time prizes awarded between Fred Nelson and W J Inletad.
A cyclone followed by a cloudburst swept Barnin Minnesota on Saturday. Main Street and bridges were destroyed, three hoses washed away, and water depths rose to feet in rows of ground houses. Mrs Murphy injured. government aid requested. A lynching incident near Villa Hirde, Me triggered by an attempted mob was averted after the target was hidden and later jailed. A Western New York and Pennsylvania train collision near South Wales, N Y killed two men. A yacht crew found a murdered man’s body floating off Staten Island with wounds suggesting foul play.
Land tax is endorsed as the Senate Finance Committee amends the tariff bill proposing a stamp tax on bonds debentures certificates stock. The amendment is agreed to in the Senate without a formal vote on Monday.
A swimming mishap along the Chicago shore Sunday resulted in the drownings of eight bathers. Lifesavers and authorities responded as crowds gathered along the lakefront.
Washington dispatch claims Sherman sent May 10 letter to Ambassador Hay for Salisbury with accusations England acted in bad faith on the Paris seal award. Chicago daily report says Foster and Hamlin crafted the dispatch, provoking English resentment and popular US approval anticipated similar to Olney’s Venezuela message. Salisbury has not replied.
Katherine Mosher of San Francisco has entered the novitiate with the Sisters of Mercy of the Roman Catholic Church in California. The heiress, once a society belle, traveled and studied at Loretta Academy. her father Leo Mosher opposed the act. The ceremony was performed by Bishop Montgomery of Los Angeles.
The listing shows grain futures and livestock values across cities and markets. Prices cover wheat, corn, oats, barley, oats white varieties, and cattle, hogs, sheep with ranges for No. 2 and No. 4 grades. Regional quotes include Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Detroit, Chicago, and New York markets with illustrated price scopes.
Adolph Hetogem, 80, a fireman at Tri City Railway in Davenport, was fatally scalded when steam was turned on a boiler he was cleaning. He escaped the boiler momentarily before dying at St. Anthony’s hospital.
The legislature adjourned sine die after a short session on July 14 140 taking action on the new code publication. The house opened late and the senate report noted Gov Drake offered no official communication. A joint resolution praised Presiding Officer Math Parrott of Black Tranh County.
Report from Davenport describes a festive Fourth with multiple mishaps. A boy named Sehnitz died after being struck near a firing cannon at Schutzen Park in Tark. Another boy, Miller, drowned in the Mississippi during bathing. Additional incidents and injuries are noted along the parade route.
Spiteaielley Teo seven years old died in a rapid incident near Birlington. Eyewitness reports describe the event as a tragic accident and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the casualty.
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