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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1894
Page
6
Wichita special reports Mrs. A. D. Quimby of the city spreads a prophecy that on Sunday June 3 all cities will be blown up with dynamite and a Catholics versus Protestants war will erupt for three months. She cites Proverbs passages and plans to be gathered in Jerusalem, moving to a suburban home as her faith grows.
Claus Sprackles, New York sugar planter, predicts an inevitable revolution in Hawaii. He criticizes the Provisional Government, says annexation or nothing, and notes his departure from island interests as he plans to exit the business.
Washington special reports a proposed House resolution by Congressman Raynor of Maryland asserting Russia denies Rabbi Krauskopf Philadelphia a pass to travel and enter Russia. The measure urges a U S demand for treaty fulfillment and warns of severing ties if refused. Hayner frames the case as a test of American travel rights to Russia.
Reports describe a 17 year locust invasion in New York City and New Jersey. The Department of Agriculture downplays danger while noting sporadic swarms from New Jersey to Connecticut. A Montclair resident gathered 400 insects under a tree sample.
News from San Francisco reports mutiny aboard the steamer City of Bekin coming from China and Japan. Fourteen sailors refused to work off Japan, threatened two officers, and loyal crew joined mutineers. Captain and six hunters guided ship to Yokohama for U S Consul General review.
The comperchil treaty with Hassia was submitted to the Austrian and Tungarian Prelio mens, aiming to improve frontier trade facilities.
Washington report says the tariff bill vote in the Senate will occur on June 13 with Republicans divided on timing. Most Democrats push for June 10, but a compromise delays to June 18 for other Republicans. The bill then returns to the House for a conference committee before final action.
Washington special reports the treasury faces anxiety as the gold reserve falls from 107,890,342 to under 80 million since March II. With less than 50 million liquid and a likely 65 million May deficit possibly rising by 15 million, receipts and outlays for the year are uncertain and year-end totals loom near 21 million in receipts.
A New York special notes continued trade strife with prolonged strikes and rising costs harming business activity. Scranton reports Powderly libel arrest amid Knights of Labor disputes. Open cars banned in New York during cold days to protect health. City of Peking ship disaster near San Francisco area claims about 600 drowned and widespread fire damage in China.
The Standard reports Craven & Craven saved with £200,000 tied to failed ads in Stratford. Additional large failures loom as trade shrinks under the Mass in ley bill and delays in a new American tardT. Singland to mediate, with Tiravil and Erfeland_Portas dispute context.
Cripple Creek Colorado reports eleven presumed dead after strikers blow a mine shaft house and drop 100 pounds of giant powder down the shaft. Tensions rise as deputies seek reinforcements amid armed miners surrounding bunk houses near Victor and Cripple Creek.
Cripple Creek Colorado sees fatal clashes after deputies attempt a night march toward Victoria. Two deputies die while miners kill several, take prisoners, and then free some captives as both sides suffer heavy losses. The road terminus at Victoria becomes a flashpoint with miners vowing to block railway traffic.
A bull fatally gored matador El Espartero during a bullfight in Madrid. As he engaged the first bull into the ring, the animal's horn pierced him and his aides opened the ring for medical aid. He died five minutes later.
The Republic of France has filed a $100,000 suit against the World’s Fair claiming damages from a fire that occurred before goods were removed at closing, in a Chisago special report.
Albany notes report Governor Flower vetoed a proposed policy on foreign license tags, citing concerns over enforcement and state autonomy. Officials say the measure aimed to restrict or regulate certain external tag designs. No further details on the legislative path or potential amendments were included.
Sioux City swindler A W Seymour, once a Buena Vista County official and Alta businessman, used forged drafts and raised checks to net about 50 000 since April. Chicago Great Western conductor Redpath shot by two highwaymen in Des Moines. youths in camouflage suspected. Iowa Supreme Court upholds Woodbury County special assessments. Fire and accidents ripple across Des Moines and Fort Dodge areas.
Inspectors Mercer and Christian arrested George Barnes, owner of Morgan Store Pharmacy, for receiving stolen government property. Over the past year twelve Iowa post offices were robbed, with about 1400 dollars in stamps taken. Tarnes is believed to lead a five man gang, naming accomplices to federal officers who haven’t been found.
The cold wave devastated crops from North Dakota to the South and East affecting fruits vegetables wheat and corn across multiple states including the Dakotas Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Texas Kentucky and Tennessee. A burglary hit the Union Clothing House in Waterloo stealing 8250 in clothing. Mrs. Frico Yates of Lyons nearly died after jumping into a river. she had married a week earlier amid domestic troubles and was rescued. Council Bluffs fined and license fees set under local law. sixty one caroons noted. Estate of Hiram Dickinson found an old can with 1470. search underway for more wealth hidden on a farm near Fairfield.
The Iowa Miners Union executive committee at Des Moines refused Mayor Billis and Aldermen Wikins to allow coal mining to power waterworks. Miners fear any work breaks the strike, while Burlington leans on wood as factories and boats shift to timber. Independence reports no coal available, with furnaces and river transport burning wood and building stockpiles for three months.
The Iowa weather and crop bulletin reports unseasonable extremes with zero to frost temperatures and strong winds. Rainfall was deficient, frosts on the 19th and 20th caused damage in many areas, but corn growth was only marginally affected and hay yields will be shortened by drought.
Gov. Jackson appoints delegates to the national congress in St Paul Minnesota June 10 to 22. Delegates include E C G McMullan Barehall N Jones Leo James Metoun Inbuque John Te Lave Pitawattamie O Leonard Polk Marquin Marr Manhasna J W Mazfey Jones Tatdoh Mechel and Warren Clark Cerio Guido. Also named delegates to the national conference of charities and corrections in Nashville May 18 to 28. HF Hintu ert Pottawallamie Gongky MMe c Gibhart Marion Thomas F McClire Benton Cent 4 Fl Lenkin a Scott County Tl Kenr ey Black Hawk chariga A Scbaelor Johhear Cown ty WOM eardebetr dtery Onty Gereh um TH Hillaf Buchanan Geanty rani C Hoe Pare Cammby HL A lina Tene leah by 0 Carry Poth Powell Marion BE Starr Wea alolned Comukr.
A 12 year old boy near Traer was mauled by a bull or dog while playing, with severe arm and leg injuries and uncertain survival. Other items include a child’s death near Marshalltown, a conductor shot in Des Moines, Creston suspect confessions, and local updates on waterworks voting, Rock Rapids industry, a Dubuque malpractice case, a Knoxville fire, and a Chicago smallpox case dying in Dubuque.
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