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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
6
The United States and France reached a successful conclusion to tariff reciprocity negotiations. The accord, signed by Cambon and Kasson, takes effect June 1, lowering French minimum rates for U S pork and various goods while adjusting duties on spirits and other items. No reduction is granted for champagnes.
The Cuban invasion starts with troops at gulf ports breaking camp and boarding transports. About twenty five ships are ready to receive the forces and move toward the agency's territory. Details of movements are undisclosed with Tampa and Mobile likely initial embarkation points and Key West to convoy under Admiral Sampson.
The British steamer Restarmel, owned by the Hestormel Steamship Company of Cardiff, was brought in as a prize after attempting to run the blockade at Santiago de Cuba. Captured by auxiliary cruiser St Paul under Morre Castle guns, the vessel carried 240 tons of Welsh coal and sailed from Cardiff, four miles from port.
A U S marshal reports a man named Harge confessed to murdering Mrs Laird near Newark J T last January. Two Indians buried to death were declared innocent, with Ho Wares captured after a 22 day chase in the Chickasaw Nation. Nearly 20 men indicted for burning SHIN psa aid AEG day Harvest Handa in Gemand. Wages for harvest hands rise near Newton Kansas up to five dollars daily with teams. Baltimore car barn fire damages 200 cars, insured. Veterans march together to honor soldiers' graves in Danvers.
While miners toiled at the Kaska Willi colliery near Tottsville Ta a large body of water was released flooding the shaft. Six men perished named William Morgan William Teer Martin Nalochis Peter Darkin Saul Koseinski and Wenner Rovihi.
Governor McLaurin announces the appointment of Congressman William V. Sullivan to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy left by the late Senator Walthall. The move replaces the deceased senator and signals political leadership in Mississippi.
The body of Gladstone lay entombed in Westminster Abbey with Disraeli beside him and two future kings nearby. Royal and political leaders attended the official funeral, led by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York, as clergy and choir filled the chancel.
A temporary grand stand collapsed at City Park Denver during Memorial Day rehearsal injuring about 100 children aged babies to 14. Forty suffered serious injuries with some pinned beneath timbers. Twenty gravely hurt were rushed to St Luke's Hospital. others returned home. No fatalities expected.
A Utah bank was robbed Saturday as two men with a pistol forced the cashier to hand over $4.00. A posse chased the bandits firing back, wounding a posse member and killing another. One robber remains at large. Stolen money recovered. the suspected robbers linked to the Robbers Roost gang.
Reports detail Gen. Shafter's Tampa embarkation plan for regulars and volunteers aboard ships at Wak Place amid aggressive movement fears. Admiral Sampson’s squadron will transport the expedition and secure a landing. Separate notices mention a Beaware case verdict, the Flanagan family tragedy, and a St. Louis packing-house sale to Chicago interests valued around a half million dollars.
Republican leader in Spa advocates isolation as a policy while tensions rise over potential blockades and rioting. The piece notes disrupted missions and a massacre of American missionaries near Tajaia, with Sierra Leone officials reporting the killings in May.
Prominent Omaha figures Jon W F Bechet and T K Sudborrough were arrested on May 27 charged with embezzling from the Pacific Express Company. Bechet, the auditor, and Sudborrough, his assistant, resigned months earlier alongside Morseman. Officials claim as much as 200000 dollars may be misappropriated. Bechet, a city council chairman and influential politician, is noted for high standing. The case ties to a lobbying funds clearinghouse tied to Pacific Express operations and recent changes in company control linked to Guiun Pacific sale.
A residence belonging to A Richter in Tron Mountain Michigan burned in a night blaze. A nine year old boy and eleven year old girl died from burns while four other children, including a four year old, suffered serious injuries from which they are expected to die. Fire officials suspect an incubator lamp exploded starting the fire. Richter and wife escaped through a window. seven others escaped with five unharmed.
A large fire destroyed Henderson & Johnson warehouses in Pittsburg Pa on Sunday. The blaze caused about 300000 in losses with 157007 partially insured, wiping out hay grain river supplies and warehouse contents including Birseli Bros vinegar stock and barges.
Weather dispatches from Cuba describe a rainy season starting with frequent violent rainstorms. The New Orleans, formerly the Ania Zonas, draws naval admiration for speed and effectiveness during its recent cru The fragmentary text notes storms and a praised ship in present cruise.
The New York weekly statement reports banks hold $55,700,060 in excess of legal requirements. It notes increases in deposits and in reserve levels, signaling cautious liquidity posture amid unsettled markets.
The report lists cattle and hog prices across Chicago and major markets with bids from Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and others. Prices show cattle 2.50 to 5.40, hogs 3.00 to 4.75, and grains like wheat No. 2 red around 1.21 to 1.59, corn No. 2 yellow near 0.60 to 0.80, oats No. 2 white 0.39 to 0.60, rye No. 2 about 0.62 to 0.72, and butter creamery prices noted.
Synopsis traces Perry's will filed for probate detailing spousal and niece provisions. Miss Perry may inherit rental-free home, with other estate held in trust for life and distributed to institutions and Miss Perry's issue upon her death. Executor named Gustavus W. Cook. Also reports a fatal shooting case in Storm Lake involving John Luther and Anton Luther with disputed self defense.
A resident of Marion was attacked by two masked men while returning home from a local area. They seized her pocketbook and money, dragged her along the street for a distance, then returned the cash and fled down an alley. She escaped unharmed.
Janice Paver reports on a division of the Bartington Cedar Rapids and Nortlin track at Northworil where a storm halted events. A worker fell breaking his neck as a train accident occurred during switching. The Fifty-second Infantry was mustered May 28 and awaits orders with plans for rations and battalion movement.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway held its annual meeting at Cedar Rapids. Retiring directors were re-elected and officers named include chairman of the board and president G. Ives vice president Robert Williams treasurer Troy Mallister general auditor J. C. Broeksmi l secretary and Leneal anita a. 8. lyorwart.
Three postclants were received into the Sisters of Mercy at Mercy Hospital Cadizque. Lizzie Dent Charette became Sister Mary Ursula Mary Klentey Clarion became Sister Mary Amata and Capill of Teaple Hill became Sister Mary Calisie. Win G H Allison Jr of Dubuque nephew of Senator Allison received commission from President McKinley with rank of captain as assistant adjutant.
John Clifton of Maag & Clifton Webster City narrowly escaped death when a rifle bullet smashed a coach window on the Northwestern Railroad between Webster City and Woolstock. The train traveled about thirty miles per hour and the slug tore through the seat beside Clifton, lodging elsewhere as the train passed through a dense area.
The Iowa Bankers Association held its two day state convention in Mason City with broad attendance. Officers reported rising membership and a healthy state of the association while pledges were made to prosecute forgers and defaulters without compromise.
State board of health orders exhumation of Edward Hughes remains at Mason City. Stomach sent to Prof Haynes in Chicago for chemical analysis. Hughes died suddenly in April. heart failure noted on death cert. Haynes report due in seven weeks. Hughes left a wife and 11 year old son. County attorney quoted in related civil suit involving We Barker. defense attorney Congsteat accused of misdeeds amid controversy.
The article reports a serious wagon accident near Maxwell causing a fatal skull injury to a man named Frame, and a year old child nearly dies from a blade wound to the ear area. It also notes a woman’s horse wagon incident, a child's injury from a fall, and local labor organizing by garment makers in Dubuque. It ends with obituary on Michael Oars, Iowa City's pioneer settler, and a note on a mortgage cancellation and public record release in Chicago, Clinton, Minnesota, and surrounding areas.
Atlantic sectors held a special meeting to weigh building a hospital and its site. Reading businessmen show interest and if the project proves worthwhile the hospital will be built.
Eleventh District convention of the Town Christian Endeavor Union will be held at Albia on June 10. Free entertainment will be provided. Those sending tamas to Mrs Nellie, chairwoman of the reception committee, before June 3.
The Towa Funeral Directors Association held its eighteenth annual convention at Marslalltoon last week with about two hundred delegates from across the state in attendance.
The Senate spent five hours Monday and continued discussions on the war revenue measure with speakers Chilton Gadge Turner and Ledge opposing only certain taxes. The House focused on District of Columbia legislation and related measures, including a Kansas bridge project and New Mexico appropriations. The week featured further debate on corporation taxes, pensions, and court provisions as lawmakers aligned for or against specific revenue provisions.
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