The Hull Index Editor and Proprietor Role
The Hull Index names WILL TAMPLIN as editor and proprietor. Local paper notes ownership position and leadership at the publication.
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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1904
Page
6
The Hull Index names WILL TAMPLIN as editor and proprietor. Local paper notes ownership position and leadership at the publication.
A Chicago picnic train returning from Momence crashes into a rear of a freight train near Glenwood twenty three miles south of Chicago. The collision at high speed on a misused track kills twenty five and injures several as two trains collide and derail.
The Perie Courts hear a complex case over Georges A Clurch of Marat Point TT. 2 central figure in a dispute involving a 14 year missing Paris capitalist M Poulet and 250000 in bonds. A later will to a man named Charch prompts a delay for identity proof.
London reports an arbitration treaty signing Wednesday by Foreign Minister Lansdowne and German Ambassador Count Metternich. The move alarms critics and press circles who warned against such an agreement before King Edward’s Kiel visit.
Mint de Gardert a 27 year old hairdresser from New York living with her mother is said to be dying from a pale son alleged to have been administered by a woman whose identity is not yet known to police.
A Tuesday night blaze in Millington obliterated forty five structures in the business district and nearby line deuce section. The town reports extensive damage and a large number of residents are left homeless as emergency crews battle the fire.
About 600 to 1,000 Cudahy Packing Company workers at Sioux City Iowa walked out at noon Tuesday with expectations of wider quits. The general strike involves between 40,000 and 50,000 packing house employees across several cities, with orderly, nonviolent demonstrations and large turnout at a Bay State block meeting signaling solidarity. A Chicago dispatch notes the strike spread to Chicago Omaha Kansas City and St Joseph among others, with over 45,000 workers affected potentially triggering nationwide disruption.
Davenport couple sought relief from a troubled romance by using a poisonous tonic. Minnie Garner and Arthur Orth both faced peril after the plan failed, with Garner surviving a severe reaction and doctors working to save her. Authorities describe a tragic, impulsive act tied to an affair at the Rock Island arsenal.
A. D. Tie ter, 51, former cashier and bookkeeper of A D P Knap & Co of New York, ran a lice shining parlor in Columbia Nebraska. He is arrested Tuesday morning for embezzling 25000 dollars from the firm. Detective McNaught of New York city secured a requisition to bring him to New York for arraignment.
The Interstate Commerce Commission releases fiscal year 1923 statistics. Capitalization tops 638 186 per mile with 12 5 billion in railway capital outstanding. Passenger numbers rise to 149 555 with freight at 1 804 404 523 tons. Casualties total 86 293 with 9 840 deaths and 76 453 injuries. Independent outrage leads to Pearl Skelton’s Cripple Creek arrest on murder charges tied to the Independence explosion. Senator Clark secretly marries Anna Chitrelle of Marseille Planes. they reportedly have a one year old daughter.
An order from the War Department in Washington names Priv. Gen. Frederick Funston to command the Department of the East. He succeeds Gen. Cap rin, who will hold the post temporarily.
Phillip Casey former world baseball champion is reported dying in Brooklyn New York after a year of poor health. The article notes his decline and mentions his status as a former champion.
Andrew Cuneo of Cuneo Bros. fruit firm was shot twice in front of his Water Street store by Anthony Crescio, a rival who was later seized after a clash with the mob and police. Crescio, thought mentally unbalanced, may have acted over business envy and family ties. He was jailed after a riot and melee.
August Geber alias Schell, discharged from a $2.50 weekly job, attacked the Hartman family in San Francisco. He shot and wounded George Hartman Sr and his son George Simmel Hartman, and struck Mrs Hartman knocked down. Police subdued Geber after a desperate fight.
The flood subsided with hundreds of people removed from the area and shelters still housing residents. Many remain in the city awaiting relief rations from Fort Leavenworth while Armourdale slowly dries. Wichita reports improvement with Little Rock Avenue business districts clearing muddy water.
Marge Starbuck and her child were found dead in an abandoned well near Greenshoro Indiana. Mrs Starbuck died from injuries after an assault. They will be buried together. Mrs Starbuck was delirious and unable to identify her attacker before losing consciousness.
New York workers threaten a broad 7 000 teameters walkout, accusing track owners of stalling an agreement. Several strikes were planned for Monday against individual employers in Manhattan, with a general strike possible against all Trick Owners Association members if any member aids the walkout.
A residence of Enrd Walton in Franwood Michigan was wrecked by dynamite early Monday. The family slept upstairs as section of the house and veranda collapsed. In other reports a wife and child drowned after entering a cistern to rescue each other. Additional drowning incidents reported include Kansas City man Kari Dennerfeld and 17 year old Owen Stave in separate accidents.
A blaze of unknown origin destroyed the Jefferson Tea Company's Newses plant at Powers Lakes near Renasha Wisconsin. Losses are estimated between 52 000 and 60 000 dollars with extensive damage.
Marshalltown police arrest Madison Brooks on assault charges after toddler Clarence Mann, two, is found badly injured at the Brooks residence on South Center Street. Mrs. Mann suspects the child was at the Brooks home. Brooks denies knowledge and claims the child was with others. Analysis and further developments continue as investigators assess possible parental or caregiver culpability.
A tornado struck Little Debuges County stirring New Wie near Dubuque with seconds of warning. It wrecked barns fences windmill and trees and partly destroyed a house. Debris scattered chickens and food as the storm moved toward Luxemburg striking Mrs Anton Friedman’s home. Considerable property damage followed the wind’s passage.
Monday morning the state executive council opened annual property valuation hearings for state taxation. Railroad representatives argued against higher assessments, contending value increases are not warranted after last year. Attorneys for rail interests urged the council to limit any rise and focused on tax implications and revenue impact.
An Iowa City judge granted a change of venue for Mrs Gallaugher who faces a second perjury trial in Webster City. The move seeks a stay of proceedings after a Supreme Court reversal last spring. The case involves alleged perjury during her husband’s murder inquiry and was tied to a separate cruelty to animals charge.
Albert Jiewe of Anthon suffered a severe arm injury when a blade slipped during a friendly scuffle with a counterparty named Howe. The Ente blade pierced the arm above the elbow, severing the brachial artery, and he was transported to Cheraken hospital.
A man, intoxicated, was struck by a fast rail train in the Boone yard and ground to pieces. Police and emergency crews reported the fatal accident with limited details available from the scene.
A Newton to Colfax traction engine collapsed a county bridge over Indiana Creek four miles east of Colfax. Clarence Campbell was killed instantly, Joe Slaughter and Mell Slaughter were injured with fatal outcomes likely for Joe. Coroner Kingon investigated. a Taylor of Newton rode the engine and escaped injury.
Emma Davidson, daughter of prominent farmer W. R. Davidson living four miles northeast of Centerville, vanished Monday while going into the woods. About a hundred farmers joined a search. tracks led to a river bank where her shoes and stockings were found, raising fears she was murdered by tramps and their disposal of belongings to mislead investigators.
A Bay Medical staff recounts a man who accidentally shot himself with a rifle while handling it unloaded a week ago. Doctors credit his escape to a narrow path of the bullet between the diaphragm and spine. The patient’s life was in danger but he survived thanks to medical treatment.
William Murphy and Thomas Jones, coal miners, were intoxicated when a freight train struck them near Bart Dea Mathes. Murphy died under the wheels. Jones was hurled feet away but escaped injury. Jones did not realize the tragedy or his escape.
A. Bennett of Onkalovan topa Beaoft to Death near Heaven while working on a barn at Montgomery Wharton farm. He fell thirty feet from a roof beam, suffered internal injuries, and died without regaining consciousness. He was 45, father of L. G. Bennett of Des Moines, and a partner in Hennett Bros. contractors and builders.
Fire sweeps Roland in Stary County burning a large portion of the business district. Loss exceeds 30 60 thousands with the three largest stores and the new Bardi building badly damaged. Constable Charles Evans surrendered after an alleged assault on James Crawford in Carliendale. A revolver discharged in the scuffle causing a minor wound to Crawford.
The article notes Lake City lighting financier Mr. Brownell receiving a term loan and charges over power charges tied to the state item at Ar Pleasant, with ex mayor Fred U Weinge of Davenport among prominent locals seen in New York at the Majestic Hotel, leaving an estate about 506000 dollars.
A collage of brief notes reports dock duties in Liverpool British controls on ships blockades around Martinique and expected attacks. Mention of Jean Jacques Dessalines governor for life in Saint Domingue. Russia Turkey peace talks stalled and hostilities prep. Public figures and elections cited with scattered events across Pennsylvania Alabama and Nicaragua.
Secretary Chase resigns amid Congress refusal to accept war revenue plan. Rebel forces raid along the Upper Potomac invading Maryland and attacking Martinsburg and Harper’s Ferry. Lincoln signs the war tax bill amid debate on annual revenue gains.
A 19th century summary notes Mme. Sarah Bernhardt’s Macbeth at the Lyceum failed in London. Antisemitic unrest killed Jews in western Russia and Algiers. Iowa bans liquor sales. Mosquito plague in Marseilles prompted 1000 bonfires. Congress tightens Chinese exclusion act. Carter Harrison nominated for Illinois governor. Far East reports warn of China Japan war over Korea. US judges restrain railway strikes and railroads. Seven World’s Fair buildings burned in Jackson Park Chicago.
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