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Hull Index

Location

Hull, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1897

Page

13

Forty Thousand Dollar Pocket Mine Fortune Recovered

A man and youth report extracting over forty thousand dollars from the Tanzy mine pocket on the same lead as the Bonanza. A Colby, pioneer of Too Gomme County, and Roy Beckwith, 14, are named as the lucky claimants. The Tanzy site lies on the Bonanza lead, famed for vast riches in earlier days.

Bonanza Janis Tony Cal A. Colby Toogomme County Roy R Beckwith Colby

Tsunami of violence drives Plymouth Brethren from Wuchen China

Mission premises of Plymouth Brethren at Wuchen China destroyed by a mob. Chinese youths insulted a missionary who confronted them, triggering a parents led mob that attacked five ladies and twelve men, aiming to steal children. Missionaries barricaded in a school room and later fled to a new home as property was burned.

Plymouth Missionarics

Chief Counterfeiter Caught In Costa Rica Plot

New York based Ricardo de Requezens, key figure in a counterfeit plot to flood Costa Rica with bad money, faces trial. Report notes involvement of Costa Rican cafes owners Dora Campos Jose Villalores and Salvas dor 0 plus other associates. Allegations hint ministerial links and wartime connections.

Costa Rica New York Ricardo de Requezens Rongpiratar Ludlow Strack Modsawrillan Conferzion Hig Dora Campos Jose Villalores Salvas Dor Ganinos Sata Dominga Coats Ribas A. Quiros Republic Tinieed da Requez

Crisis in Turkey Ambassadors Forward Key Measures

Ambassadors have forwarded to their governments a set of measures deemed necessary amid the commotion in the Porte. With no firm guidance yet received, all peace negotiations with Tremk Pasha are suspended while awaiting official instructions.

Caserast Tisorpir Jatat Sureestinns Porte Frealy Twerk Pasha

Chicago Hake Gold Craze

Chicago hake gold craze grips Chinago as railroad and Pacific steamer offices fill with restless applicants. North American Transportation at Trading Company faces a flood of bids for early sailings and plans a chartered steamer from Seattle to Ki. Michaels within two weeks to move passengers.

Railroad and Pacific Steamer Companies Bnaf Seattle Tia Ki. Michaels

Rhodes the New York Police Forewarned and Fleeing Convict

Mary ielliard of New York is accused of ruining Millionaira William G. Wook and spending funds on unfortunate women while acting as confidant to Barbara Aich. She allegedly saved Walter Langerman from prison after a conviction, then returned to New York for a brief spell before fleeing again. An indictment by the grand jury remains unserved as she avoids police and law.

Rhodes New York Mary Ielliard Fai Millionaira William G. Wook Owl Minther Barbara Aich Walter Langerman Aso Penitentiary Weeanny Grand Jury

Storm Battered Marengo City Sees Fatal Weather Toll

A sequence of electrical storms brings heavy rain and power outages in Marengo and nearby areas. George Stout died when struck by a mowing machine. Charles Seirte and William Santag were blown from a street while returning to work and may recover. Four men near Radburn, fifteen miles away, were killed.

Marengo George Stout Charles Seirte William Santag Radburn

Civil Service Inquiry Dropped as Senate Ends Probe

Washington Senator Priteharnl announces the civil service investigations by the senate committee on reform will be discontinued until fall. Also notes the death of novelist Jean Ingélow at 77 and reports on a miner rescue at Mammoth mine Phoenix.

Washegton Priteharnl Senate

Off for Arctic El Dorado to Klondyke gold fields

A crowd gathers in Seattle as 100 travelers board the steamer Alki for a Klondyke voyage amid booming gold fever. Reports claim Yukon strikes yield up to 100 dollars per pan and total voyage treasure near 1.4 to 2.3 million dollars, with many notable northwest figures aboard.

Seattle Portune Kiondyke Seatste Wash Yukon Valley el Derecho Lonanza Klondyke Northwest Alki Birlondyke Alaska Portland

Grain Rush Looms as Thousands of Empty Cars Arrive

Western rail lines report long trains of empty freight cars arriving from Kansas City for two weeks and placed on side tracks in Missouri Iowa Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma. The cars will be filled with wheat in about four weeks triggering a major grain rush and testing railroad management to avoid bottlenecks and spoilage. Analysts estimate Kansas wheat yields will reach high figures this year.

Kansas City Missouri Iowa Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Raljrans

Aged female swindler sought by police again

Aged female swindler Rilen Peck, about seven years of age in the report, eluded New York police for six years. She is charged with defrauding Brooklyn residents of about $15,004 and defrauding Dr. Christopher Late of $10,000, an amount linked to his death on May 10.

Muturionus Willen Peek Aoalica Metropolitan Police of New York Rilen Peck Saverab Reaidenin Prooklyn Art of Nimi Christopher

Congress refuses to accept resignation of presiding officer

At the Trans Mississippian congress in Salt Lake City on Saturday morning President Craig resisted resignation. The body demanded immediate restoration and free coinage of silver. Brgan argued Craig’s financial views would not conflict with duties as presiding officer, but the vote denied the resignation.

Salt Lake Craig Ailver Dod Brgan Fling Ciraig

Powers fix indemnity to be paid to Turkey

In Athens a reliable authority states that the powers have fixed the indemnity at 4 001 000 dollars and have accepted a more liberal front line policy toward Turkey. The two sides have yet to settle the question of the capital contributions between themselves.

Athens Turkey Frontigy Theere

Navy Secretary weighs reserve of the Quanitor Mianlonamah

The article notes Secretary Lang weighing placing the Quanitor Mianlonamah in reserve to keep the navy ready for immediate service amid tensions with Japan and the Hawaiian situation. It mentions Charles H. Nelson, shot in Washington, with details about the incident and its medical handling, and references a Chicago origin.

Lang Department Japan Cahan Charles H. Nelson Washington Chicago Ing Wonder Pie Nivale Ras x Nelson Jaising

Trainmen barred from flirting with women along tracks order issued

The Lake Fria Western Railroad forbids trainmen to flirt with women near tracks or passenger drains with dismissal as penalty. Freight crews may not wave at carriages as they pass. The rule cites women distractions from duties. Also the attorney general clarifies that a Chinese person leaving the country under permit must return within two years as allowed by law. New York weekly bank statement totals 4,076,000 dollars.

Tranpmster Thomas The Lake Friarod Western Railroad Faa A& Scharge Tie Treasury Ander

Harness Pace Showdown in Chicago Free-for-all

Washington Park Club prepares a fast track for a July harness race with Star Pointer, Joe Patchen, and Frank Agan in a $5,000 purse free-for-all. Officials toil nightly to reach the 2:00 mark, while Patchen and Agan seek glory and Pointer shows early season form amid disputed predictions.

Sine Pointer Doc Patchen Frank Agan Pacing Kings Chicago Star ‘Pointer Joe Patchen Frank Lee Folm Kk. Gentry Robert J Washington Park Club Star Pointer Detroit Fortune

Big Insurance Swindle Exposed in New York Meetings

Meriden man W D Robinson met in New York with leaders of major life insurers to expose a conspiracy to defraud by insuring in valids and decrepits and hastening death by poison. The scheme, allegedly centered in Kempur County, involves beneficiaries and split payouts still unpaid.

Meriden Iss New York

Czar Threatens Sultan Over Thessaly Crisis

Dispatches from Berlin report a threatened invasion of Thessaly as a pledge to coerce Turkey. The Turkish envoy says Vienna has warned of decisive action, while ambassadors note potential allied pressure on matches to curb aggression and seek instructions from their governments.

Turkey Thessaly Berlin Evar Ft Ja Amlaasadara

House approves report on tariff bill after midnight vote

Unclear text indicates a legislative body adopted a report on a tariff bill, with action slated for the Senate. The voting context was set after midnight, and the proceeding followed a lengthy session. The precise dates, names, and places are obscured in the OCR.

Peo weeks henestie bullet proof test at Fort Sheridan

Casimir Aeglen, a Chicago monk, prepares a final test of a bellied proof cloth resistant to a steel bullet fired from a mac-dor gensen rifle. The test aims to prove the armor’s fit for armies and airmoplanster use. The voyage of the bark Tlope bound for Greenland departs to establish Esquimaux settlement for a polar expedition.

Henestie Casimir Aeglen Chicago Fort Sheridan Aegean Venior Tlope Liew Peary Qeythen Greenland Moston Tes Ohjpoeus Young Esquimaux

To Do Away with Stearn on Three Elevated Roads

Proposed motive power changes for Greater New York and the New York New Haven and Hartford face railroads announced. Electric motors supplied by Ute rail system will replace steam engines on each line.

Stearn Greater New York New York, New Haven Fortford Bieetrie Motors

Empire State Express Sets World Rail Record Run

The Empire State Express on the New York Central reportedly broke world records by covering the Syracuse to Taig distance in a remarkable time. The fastest leg was a Buffalo to Tatavia section of about 82 miles in 24 minutes, according to the fragmented OCR.

Empire State Express New York Central Syracuse Taig Tatavia East Buffalo

Tennessee Governor Names Turley as U S Senator

Gov Taylor of Tennessee announces the appointment of Hon Thomas Turley of Memphis as United States senator to succeed Isham Harris. The governor wired Turley and sent a copy of the acceptance program. Also noted is the death of John Kane, 48, vice president of the United Mine Workers of America, from lung poisoning in Columbus Ohio.

Gov. Taylor Tennessee Motlay Thomas 2. Turley Memphis United States Mine Workers John Kane The Tinsted Mine Workers of America Columbus Ohio

Powdery in Pennsylvania sparks national commission drive

In a drafty powdery scene, Brace for Powdery urges action in Pennsylvania as a push for a commissioner of general immigration gains momentum led by President efforts.

Powdery Af Tennsylvedia Feneral Iamigration

Tariff Conferees Reach Agreement on House Senate Provisions

Republican tariff conferees adjourned after agreeing on all items. A large majority of senate amendments are expected to be accepted, with many changes to secure harmony. Senator Jones of Nevada leveraged power for western interests and sugar protection. A new sugar schedule was agreed upon. The measure may pass and be signed by week’s end.

Congress Senate Jones Nevada House

Last Rose of Summer Inspired by Amelia Kohler

Mrs Amelia Kohler died Saturday at Mt Vernon MH. She reportedly inspired Sir Arthur Moore to pen The Last Rose of Summer after suggesting the line Tis the last rose of summer. Kohler, a private school friend in London, recalled meeting Napoleon in girlhood.

Amelia Kohler Mt. Vernon MH. T

Des Moines Mayor, Street Car Company End 4 Cent Fare Standoff

Mayor MacVicar and City Railway President Polk met to resolve a quarrel over an 800 percent fare hike that had ended the 4 cent fare. Police to enforce ordinances while the company ships freight under certain conditions. A compromise paused the suspension for time.

MacVicar Des Moines Polk The City Railway Company

Knights Templars elect Iowa officers at Spirit Lake

The Grand Commandery Knights Templars of Iowa elected officers at Spirit Lake led by Grand Commander F H Loring of Waterloo and Deputy Grand Commander George Wether of Cedar Rapids. Other posts named include Grand Generalissima Pettibone Burling ton, Grand Captain General D M Brownlee Sioux City, Grand Prelate Thomas E Greene Cedar Rapids, Grand Senior Warden Alexander Peddle Emmetsburg, Grand Junior Warden W H Norris Manchester, Grand Treasurer John B Atkins Council Bluffs, Grand Recorder Alf Wingate Des Moines, Grand Sentinel A M Abderson Washington. The council also extended the Duluth Street Railway Company charter fifty years from April next, a vote seen as likely to pass over Mayor Duffy's veto and favored by local press. The measure would allow municipal rate control rights and underground wiring requirements.

Knights Templars of Iowa Spirit Lake TK. BE F. H. Loring Waterloo W. E George W.ever Cedar Rapids J. TH. Pettibone Burlington D. M. Brownlee Sioux City Thomas E. Greene Alexander Peddle Emmetsburg E. Grand W. H. Norris Manchester John B. Atkins Council Bluffs Alf Wingate Drs Moines E. Grand Sentinel A. MW Abderson Washington Duluque Street Railway Company Duffy

Cleveland Hero Dives 107 Feet To Save Drowning Boy

John Norman without hesitation leaped from the Central viaduct in Cleveland to rescue a boy in the river below. He dove 107 feet into the water, retrieved the drenched youth, and carried him to the deck where bystanders and a physician revived the unconscious child.

John Norman Aarpantie Cleyland Qhin Bey Aunk Norman Qinna Agair Bins Te Alrighed Yiera Norman Con

Acquittal in Lexington murder case shocks town

In Lexington Kansas last Friday night, a jury acquitted Mulder Gray Falconer of killing his wife's lover Thos FT Morziff after a confrontation. The defense argued justice for a man driven to vengeance amid a dishonored marriage and ruined family.

Junge Gray Falconer Job Fr. Tinria Thos FT. Morziff Lexington Prin Blastert Ile Timatn Jimman

Ottunewa City Faces Paving Assessment Dispute

The city of Ottunewa and the Chinaga tuck Island and Pacific railway contest a paving tax on Rock Island property. The council orders tax collection up to the Badg Island Railway zone, while Buck Island Company seeks an injunction to restrain the tax pending a commission review of several claims.

Ottunewa Chinaga, Tuck Island and Pacific Railway Borna Rock Island Buck Island Cit

Spain indemnity claim filed for late Dr Huiz death

The government directs United States Minister Woolford to present to the Spanish government and press the claim of the Huiz family for 7541 dollars as indemnity for the death of Dr Huiz in Cuba under U S protection and mediation.

Ig Dematah Spain United States Woolford Huiz Luw Din Jal Cuba

Cornwall Acquitted in Paternity Killing Case

In Kansas City on St. Tentis Mon, De Cornwall was acquitted after defending his father Werhert Cornwall in the killing of a breather at St. Tentis Mon. The trial concluded Saturday with an official acquittal on the murder charge.

Cornwall Kansas City, Main Werhert Cornwall St. Tentis Mon Nioeder

Battleship Tawa Arrives at Newport Port from Teague Yard

The battleship Tawa reached Newport port from Teague Island navy yard aboard a Teague-registered televasion. Citizens of the state prepare a silver service presentation as a future tribute for the ship.

Ows Newport Tawa Naewport R. T Teague Island Navy Yard

Market Gauges in Grain and Cattle Prices Across Regions

An OCR readout lists varied cattle and grain bids by city like Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Buffalo. Prices show ranges for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats and butter with many typos but consistent regional quotations. Strong entities include Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati Milwaukee New York and Buffalo market bids with price figures and grain classifications.

Chicago Indianapalis Lier Wits Lemis la Terre Cincinnati Milwaukee Chile New York

Mrs Yaulin Seeks Divorce Amid Alleged Abuse

A divorce petition will be filed later this week in Panilian area over alleged abuse by Henry Vanhle on his wife Dulia Vanhle a farmer. The suit claims repeated injuries and threats including a clisip incident and a drawn weapon.

Harvest Report From Hack Tapids Area

A fragmented harvest note reports few fields in shock at Hack Tapids with wheat and coal indications. Oats near ready for use as Varley season finishes, followed by wheat. Projections suggest significant portions of free larveant to be eaten this month.

Hack Tapids

Tewa Silver Service Presented in New York

The Tewa were gifted a silver service in a ceremony in New York on Monday. Governor Drake was ill and absent. A delegation led by State Attorney General Des Moines members attended, presenting the gift with a brief speech. Captain W. T. Sampson, commander of the Iowa, gratefully accepted the service.

Tewa Praneia MM. Drake New York Drake Metarties Des Moines Tha W. T. Sampson Lowa

On the Verge of Dissolution of the Western Base Society

A meeting of men from various cities is called in Des Moines to decide whether to disband the association in August. The society faces dwindling income and the future of its games hangs in the balance as members weigh continuation.

Digs Moines Chait Emily Club Debe

Counterfeiters Arrested in Tama to Cedar Rapids Transfer

Dengly United States Marshal Fealy arrested thenemen who gave the names of Ihary Gast and Rebel Mason at Tama and sought them to Cedar Rapids where they were arranged before Commissioner Stewart and before the federal grand jury. The men face counterfeiting charges. A fragment mentions a missionary to Africa, July McGiary sailing from New York on the 2th for Africa to serve as an M. E. missionary after studying at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She has waited at Vrimaar for orders.

Dengly United States Fealy Thenemen Mason Tama Cedar Rapids Stewart Afriaca July McGiary New York Africa Tse Moody Bible Institute Chicago Vrimaar

Washington State Pondering Climate and Water Plans

Fragmentary note shows a state focus on climate and water policy. References a four foot measure, suggesting rainfall or water data, but details are unclear. No named individuals or organizations clearly identifiable from the readable text.

Woman in LeMars jailed for arson strikes at church and barn

A woman accused of arson in LeMars faces charges for setting fire to the Ate Hope Methodist Church three miles south of O'Leary and the minister's barn and for an attempted arson on the minister's house. Her husband is said to live in Morning Side, Sioux City. She was employed as a house servant for Rev. T. L. Smith. The church burned Wednesday night. the barn followed, and an attempt to light the church Tuesday night failed. Deputy Becker and James Lindsey confronted her at the minister's cellar as she wielded kerosene and a rag. she claimed Mrs. Smith ordered the fire, which investigators dispute.

LeMars Heving Ate Hope Methodist Church O'Eeary Harriett Summersan Morning Side Sioux City T. L. Smith Becker Mr. Smith James Lindsey Smith Kingsley Sheriff Becker Lindsey

Remarkable Recovery After Neck Injury in Denison Woman

Miss Lizzie Hink of Denison, who fell at home after lighting a lamp and tripping at the stairs, sustained a broken neck with a fractured base of the skull but survived. She remained alive, regained consciousness by one o clock, and now has the neck bound in a collar with the head immobile. Lungs have cleared, use of limbs nearly normal, though nervousness remains a minor issue from the shock.

Ening Lizzie Hink Denison Misa Dink Oor Alig Tink Crusck

Iowa Hog Cholera Losses and Quarantine Measures

Tutreetay summarizes hog cholera across counties in Iowa. He notes 2100 hog fatalities with some counties not yet reporting. Noting no single epidemic this year, he warns of continued losses if feeding diseased hogs continues and urges strict quarantine and removal of sick animals from pasture and water sources.

Hamilton Flere Stata Cae Evary Islanca

Meary Paid Town Pensioners

The annual report by Charles Robinson, pension agent for the Iowa Nebraska district, shows pensions totaling 54 dollars during the year. Iowa residents received 34,857,220 dollars and Nebraskans 22,7140 dollars, with others in various states. Beginning the year 1,000 persons drew pensions. rail losses total about 2,1Fl, indicating veterans dying. Gen George W Jones of Tabugie, last survivor of the Civil War pensioned from this district, has died.

Charles Robinson Des Moines Iawa- Nebraska Iawa Graorge W. Jones Tabugie Ust Alawing

Oliver-Weds Lena Held in Quiet Onawa Ceremony

Tadee LW. Oliver and Miss Lena Held were quietly married Thursday night with Bas. AL McGorney performing. The couple left for Onawa for a wedding tour, joined by JL W. Schmidt's sister-in-law and other relatives.

Tadee LW. Oliver Anvige J.P. Oliver Lena Held JL W. Schmidt le Mars Nugning Bas McGorney Oliver Onawa Hom

Paid a Big Revenue from Dee Buque Trade

The largest duty ever collected in Dee buque was paid by Bradley Tires, tobacco and cigar dealers, amounting to 1469 dollars on five bales of Sumatra wrappers from Amsterdam. Intelligence notes suggest selective wit and the Whitney Court in Worcestershire, a white marble church with Carrara pulpit and gem panels. The North American cave animals by A B Packard number 112 specimens, mostly white.

Bradley Tires Tobacco Ami Eigar Amsterdam Ifgal- Tand United Kingdom Whitney Court Worcestershire North Armerica Packard Ecards Trayek

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