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Newspaper

Hull Index

Location

Hull, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1897

Page

3

Fortunes Reported From Old Mine Pocket Near Bonanza

A local mining tale claims $40 000 in one pocket and $20 000 in another from the Tanzy mine on the Bonanza lead. Colby Colby and Roy Beckwith, a 14 year old, are hailed as lucky finders with others noting the Bonanza Mine’s historic yield and a shaft sunk a mile from the Bonanza on the same rich lead.

Bonanza Jamesrons Gal A-Colby Tussamine County Roy Beckwith Ame Jar Colby

MOB ATTACKS MISSIONARIES IN CHINA

Plymouth Brethren in Wucheng China flee for their lives after a mob destroys the mission premises. Chinese youths mocked a missionary provoking parents who spread a false kidnapping story, attacking five women and twelve men. the group barricaded a schoolroom and later escaped to safety as the mob burned the house and all property.

Plymouth Brethren China Tacona Wash Felican Wuchen

Chief counterfeiter caught in New York plot

Reported scheme to meet Costa Rica with counterfeit bills leads to arrest on Ludlow Street. Principal conspirator Ricardo de Requezers faces trial as authorities link him to a broader ring including Joze Vidalgues and S GO. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text.

Costa Riea New York Ricardo de Requezers

Ambassadors Meet as Talks Break Down in Crisis

The article reports failed peace talks with the Sultan and halted negotiations involving ambassadors who forwarded positions to governments amid contumacy tensions. It also notes a Chicago gold craze, railway and Pacific steamer activity, and a New York police case involving Marty Kellani, Williand Woork, and Barbara Aart with a separate inquiry into Walter Langerman’s penitentiary case.

Che Sultan Cassia Trofik Tasha New York Marty Kellani Williand Woork Lacy Barbara Aart Walter Langerman

Turbulent electrical storms kill and injure in city

A severe tropical storm system moved across the city bringing heavy rain and lightning. George Bout was fatally injured while operating a machine, and Charles Seite and William Soantag were struck while returning from work, with recovery possible. A civil service inquiry in Washington will be paused until fall as investigations wind down.

Griemsnats Commie ¢Ial Tribune Mareage Saya Thas Mity Sternity George Bout Hahtrine Charles Seite Ane Willian Soantag Pour Mie Radbourn Isen Washington Witer Villehad Senate Committee On Civil Service Reform

Klondyke Fever Drives Seattle Men to Yukon Gold

Seattle remains gripped by gold fever as strikes in the Yukon valley yield extraordinary returns. Pans of gold bring hundreds, with occasional ingots reaching 3100 and more. Many rich districts are staked, but other streams remain uncertain in richness compared to El Derecho and Bonanza creeks. Overland seekers flock aboard the Al Ki, with 100 passengers joining the voyage amid a crowded dock and cheering crowds. Treasures from the Klondike region on the steamship Portland total about 1.5 million to 2.4 million dollars. Grain rush prepares as thousands of empty freight cars head west to fill with wheat within weeks, with rail officials expecting a large crop and taking steps to avert a blockade.</S:

Genwd Seattle Portune Bunters Klondyke Wast Yukon Valley Bosant al Bi Llandyke Northwest al Ki Brondyke Alaska Portland Kansas City Missouri Iowa Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma

Aged Female Swindler Peck Reoffended in New York

Police seek Sutertony Elen Peck, 7 Fears Old, described as a confidence manipulator. Victims in Droedlyp report losses around $14, with main fraud involving $10,009 from Dr. Christopher Batk, draining savings and affecting friends who lent funds. Case notes indicate last known activity on March 1.

Elen Peck New York Filen Peck Newman Thin Cine Wera Droedlyp Puma Rheto Christopher Batk Balicrat Bs Big Friends Fo Biz Math

Mississippi Congress Refuses to Accept Resignation of Presiding Officer

The Mississippi Congress convened Saturday morning and confronted the resignation of its presiding officer. President Craig argued his financial views would not conflict with duties, while the body unanimously refused to accept the resignation, upholding Craig as leader amid debate over free coinage policy.

Missippi Congress Nal Lake Craig Congress Bryan

Powers Fix Indemnity and Frontier Policy Debate

The article reports on indemnity payments totaling 4,000,000 dollars and a more liberal frontier line as Athens authorities discuss assured financial terms for border settlement. It notes arrangements regarding Turkey and Greece and mentions naval readiness and potential reserve of the monitor Mianthem. The piece also covers railway conduct policy, Chinese immigration opinions, and a weekly bank statement summary.

Varker Athens Parkes Turkey

Harness Race in Chicago Promises Fast Pace Meet

Star Pointer Joe Patchen and Frank Agan compete for 5000 in a free for all at Washington Park on Saturday July 24. John R Gentry and Robert J also race against records as officials groom the track with watering rolling and harrowing to seek a 2 00 pace. Strong consensus favors a 2 00 mark but opinions vary as experts anticipate a hot show despite Patchen not yet racing this year.

Chicago Star Pointer Joe Patchen Frank Agan John R. Gentry Robert J Washington Park Club Trank Agan Prank Aga Detroit

Big Insurance Swindle Uncovered Involving Meriden Man

W D Robinson of Meriden Mississippi traveled to New York to consult with top life insurance firms about a vast scheme. The plan allegedly targeted policies by making beneficiaries feign death or invalid conditions, with $75,000 in policies affected and $15,000 to be divided among conspirators. The report cites New York Life Equitable and Mutual Benefit of New York as involved.

W. D. Robinson Meriden Amiss New York Kemper County Robinson New York Life Equitable Menrnal Benefit of Sultan

House Adopts Report on Measure Despite Near Tie

A legislative report was adopted by a margin of 245 to 41 after a conference review. The measure passed the house late Monday and now goes to the senate for action. The outcome follows a tense vote with a veto threat lingering.

Senate

Incomplete OCR Folio on Northern Expeditions and Railways

Fragmented report references Vaan Steel Guilets and Castilla Aegon involved in a polar expedition from Port Sheridan. Mentions Keag-Tore, Groenians, Esequimans, and exploration of a pole base in Teney TRS. Also notes shifts in New York Central rail lines, runaway railroads, and a fastest travel claim amid a garbled Larger News overview.

Castilla Aegon Port Sheridan ECF Zesglen Orrentand Pape Witty Liew Peary Baanit Bond Greenland Boden Moray Wardhann Groenians Pole Flor Teney Trs

Tennessee senator picks Turley to fill late Isham Morris

On Monday a Tennessee official announced Hon. Thom Turley of Memphis as United States senator nominee to replace the late Isham G. Morris. The governor wired Turley with a telegram of acceptance. Also noted: John Kane, vice president of the United Mine Workers, died at 45 in Columbia. Other brief items reference power and political appointments in Tennessee.

Tennessee Jon Tennesse Tatte Thom 2 Turley Memphis United States Isham G. Morris Johm Kane National Pued Mine Workers of America Fed Atlas Home Colmbia Marilar

Tariff Agreement Reached By House And Senate Conferees

Republican conferees from both houses adjourned Saturday announcing agreement on tariff items. A full meeting with Democratic members will decide, with expectations of Senate amendments being accepted. Senator Jones of Nevada used leverage to gain western concessions and stronger beet sugar protection. a new sugar schedule was agreed upon. The measure may pass and be signed by week’s end.

Lenate Congress Senate Jones Nevada House

Death of Amelia Kotter Who Inspired The Last Rose of Summer

Mrs Amelia Kotter died at Mt Vernon aged 92. She allegedly inspired Tom Moore to write The Last Rose of Summer after a garden encounter with a rose and a whispered line. Her early 19th century friendship with Moore’s sister tied her to the poem’s creation and dedication.

Amelia Kotter Mt. Vernon

Cleveland Hero Olu Rescues Drowning Boy from Bridge Drop

John Norman a carpenter on the Central viaduct in Glovalaid, Onin, heard cries from a boy in the river below. He climbed to the rail and sprang to the water, dragged the boy to the deck, and both were saved. The boy recovered with care, and Norman was later treated.

Olu John Norman Glovalaid

Unclear OCR Fragment Signals Domestic Turmoil in Lexington

Fragmentary text reports a man in Lexington, Kansas, mentioning a wife’s lover and a violent act. Details are garbled. likely describes intent to avenge perceived dishonor as part of a domestic dispute. Names, dates, and clear actions are not recoverable from the readable portions.

John Tutt Lexington Ani Jiman Natere

Spanish Government Claim Involves Duke Ta Viniz Family

Government minister Woodford to present Spanish government claim and $75,000 in compensation for the family of the Duke Ta Viniz. Dr Cornwall acquitted in a murder case in St Louis, while defending his brother Vecher Cornwall. Battleship Iowa status noted at Newport News. Varied deregation from London mentioned with silver service prequated by state citizens.

Spain United Shifters Woodford Ta. Viniz Ian Jan Cuba Dr. Cornwall Tiehinees Coral Kansas City Kile Isis Vechert Cornwall St Tumis Owas Iowa Newport Laws Row Istana Lown

Market Quotations in a Fragmented 19th Century Ledger

The captured OCR shows a price list of livestock and commodities with entries for cattle sheep and wheat. Prices range widely with references to Butlers creamery and various grade designations. The fragment preserves vendor names and unit values but lacks coherent narrative.

Butler Rhoice Creamery Elie Neety eTetnery

Des Moines Fare Row Ends With 4 Cent Reinstatement

A meeting between Des Moines Mayor MacVich and City Railway President Polk led to a compromise that restores the 4-cent fare after the company faced enforcement over freight rights and a steep assessment. The standoff threatened local industry, but timing was granted to resume the fare.

MacViedh Des Moines Polk The City Railway Company Dubuque

Barley Harvest Nears in Vague Iowa Town

Fragmented notes report barley harvest underway near Mook Tapils with fields already in the shack and oats ready. A silver service gift to Watlaship Town was delayed by Gov. Drake's absence amid a Des Moines delegation. News touches on Western Base association dissolution talk, counterfeit charges against tenants in Tama and Cedar Rapids, a missionary sailing to Africa, and state flag records.

Watlaship Francis M. Drake New York Gav Prake Aimlinie Meturthiy Des Moines Rom Manding

Woman Charged With Arson At LeMars Church

Harriett Summers bound over to county court after alleged arson attempts on MV Hope Methodist Church near O Leary and adjacent barn. Deputies say she confessed to plans to set property ablaze while employed as a house servant for Rev. TL Smith. authorities blocked her attempt in Kingsley by hiding in the minister’s cellar.

Harriett Summers LeMars MV Hope Methodist Church O'Leary Harriett Summers Morning Side Sioux City Sue TL. Smith Becker Mr. Smith James Lindsey Smith Mr Smith Kingsley Sheriff Becker Lindsey Tate

Remarkable Recovery After Neck Break in Denison Girl

Miss Lizzie Hink of Denison, after a fall that fractured the base of the skull and neck vertebrae, has nearly recovered. Despite paralysis at first, she regained consciousness within hours, and medical care included a padded collar. At fifty she uses limited head movement but shows bone growth and improving function with no major lasting effects beyond temporary nervous shock.

Denison Lizzie Hink Wite Ag Hightech & Imap Bulshet Gil Fyanty

Iowa Hog Gholema Losses Pass Miltion Mark Amid Cholera Notes

A garbled Iowa report notes Hog Gholema’s toll near a ten million mark with four campaigns worn. It mentions deaths from cholera across counties and urges quarantines and feeding controls as a public health measure, warning of dangerous consequences if ignored.

Money Paks town Ponstinera and pension tallies

The report by Charles Mohinson, Des Moines pension agent for Nebraska Wistrich, shows agency pensions paid during the year totaling 424, BOO. 230 went to boy residents, 444,960 to Nebraskans, and young people in various states. At year start 6,008 were drawing pensions. deaths among Old soldiers noted. George W. Jon of Dahaque is the last war survivor drawing a pension. A. Oliver and Miss Lanneld wed with A. McGowney officiating. couple to Onawa for wedding tour. Bralley Bros. paid heavy revenue for five bales of Sumatra wrappers from Amsterdam. Also noted: a description of Whitney Court church in Worcestershire, and exotic decor.

Ponstinera Charles Mohinson Des Motes Bane Nebraska Wistrich Boiey Be NG George W. Jon Dahaque Wong

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