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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
2
A collage of anecdotes and foreign news blur together with quirky quotes and cultural notes. The text mentions notable figures, education quips, a wealthy woman in the Arctic, a constitutional document debate, Japan Korea holidays, Burma courtship, and various global happenings including industry and science tidbits.
Kate Shelly, the Iowa heroine who warned a Northwestern train of a washed out Des Moines river bridge in the 1881 flood, is hospitalized in Ta. iay 20 after an operation. She performed the perilous trek at 16, later receiving a life pass and public honors, and her feat inspired poems and songs.
Peter Clighorn, wounded twice by his brother Ames during a family dispute at Hornibrook hospital, is reported recovering. Witnesses restrained Ames, who was jailed by a deputy while the injured man received medical care.
A damaged Illinois Central train derailed three miles from Alburne, tumbling 20 feet down an embankment. Locomotive escaped, three coaches overturned, leaving passengers with burns, fractures and shock. One worker battled flames under wreckage, saving others. Investigators seek cause of a straight, ponding track segment.
Governor Carroll names city delegates headed by Judge Piobirann of the state board of control to attend the National Conference on Charities and Corrections in Boston. Also listed are Joseph Sloane and Pred Haynes of the city on the delegation. Fire at Dubuque lumber plant causes 2590 damage. A $400 reward offered for arson arrest.
Fire at Standard Lumber plant in Dubuque presumed incendiary destroys yard and threatens nearby structures. Estimated losses total around one million dollars with several smaller blazes earlier in the evening. Garr Ryder Adams factory and other firms report damages as investigations proceed.
Des Moines May 2 John Higgins owner of a Des Moines Western league baseball club was arraigned in police court and pleaded not guilty to a charge of assaulting Walter Schmidt in a local hotel last night Schmidt also pleaded not guilty to a charge of larceny. both cases not for trial Schmidt says he was assaulted during a quarrel over the disappearance of five chairs belonging to the royal chan The rest of the text discusses onion raising profits and child labor in port city fields with workers earning up to three dollars weekly
Waterloo Iowa May 28 Major Rector reports receipt of a black hand letter possibly from Greeks. It demands removal of Chief W T Dinneen Police Judge Caldwell and Night Sergeant LeCraft within 24 hours. The note claims the officers wrongfully arrested and fined Black Hand members. Police seek the letter writer as Mayor vows to ignore threats.
Mazos Maracsis president of Minneapolis Greek community collapsed and died in Cerro Gordo hotel during talks with State Labor Commissioner Van Duyn Deputy Van Vleck and County Attorney Robinson. Heart failure listed as cause. Indictments follow tar and feathering of a Doctor in Granville amid local divorce dispute.
A prominent Chicago resident, Tia Cireve Anderson, died last night at Mercy Hospital following brain surgery. Doctors diagnosed an abscess. the patient’s condition worsened despite medical care.
Truncated text shows a man attacked a couple at their farm home late at night. A posse pursued the assailant. details on motive or charges are unclear and names are unreadable in the damaged report.
Primghar claims victory in a county seat contest against Sheldon after a lengthy signature drive. The remonstrance lists 8,394 names, while Sheldon’s petition had 2,485 names, with Primghar maintaining a broad majority across most townships and precincts. The decision underscores voters’ preference to keep the county seat near the geographic center.
Ottumwa Iowa May 27 Judge C W Vermillion ruled the saloon consent petition for 22 saloons over five years invalid due to 546 defective signatures. The tally showed 2142 valid names, short of the 2288 needed. The anti saloon league may appeal. no further action planned before February.
A commission to visit San Francisco and report on Panama Exposition exhibits met in Des Moines. Senator Adams of Fayette wrote to the president and Gears Wilson of Treyn Moines served as secretary. The group plans to travel in May to assess exhibit opportunities.
Near Thornburg, Bruce of Brice Gold Fish hatchery faced heavy losses as cold water froze ponds during winter. Thousands of fish valued from 70 cents to 28 dollars per head perished, threatening their business for a year. They are rebuilding and restocking.
Alton Iowa May 86 The annual luau of the Fortnightly club drew a large crowd with a lively program led by Dr Neal the Bey and featuring vocal solos by Miss Marion Tinds Miss Madyline Synhorst and Christina Kernhorst. A humorous incident followed as a man was brought before a mock court to defend his own verses. Green is Held For Murderous Assault In Webster City Tucker Green held for assault and stabbing during a disturbance. he faces a murder charge and remains jailed awaiting trial.
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