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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
7
A Manila bound stowaway claimed to be Peter the Painter the British anarchist sought over murders linked to police on the Davielediten path. Authorities doubt the identity and plan to hold him for verification while the case attracts attention at Kings pore.
William J. Trvar reports a religious and moral critique on American home life. The piece argues modern culture harms family privacy and private virtue, warning against secular influences and popular trends.
A famed attorney from New York County received a prison sentence after trials involving public figures. The court decision followed bills and motions in the cases of several defendants, with details highlighting the legal proceedings and outcomes. Local religious notices mention Lutheran events and sermons tied to Memorial Lutheran Church activities in the area.
President Taft denounced the lumber trust and certain paper manufacturers as the main opponents of the reciprocity agreement with Canada. He argued farmers and the nation would benefit, forecast the treaty’s passage if public opinion supports it, and faulted unnamed firms at New York hearings while urging acceptance for the country’s broader interests.
Unclear OCR text reports L M Shaw a German farmer from Crawford County Iowa traveling to Washington to press President Taft for payment. It mentions Elliott receiving favorable report on federal rules for a district. Senators opposed but expect no further fight.
Obituary notices report the deaths of prominent local residents including TD McGheenr pioneer merchant and Methodist, Parmen Ficke leader of German Congregations, and Norman Slack physician. The items note ages, service in Civil War era, and family mentions, with fragmented lines reflecting a community mourning several long-term local figures.
The readable portion shows a garbled note about a government matter and a date reference, with names and phrases obscured. Content is insufficient to identify persons, places, or a concrete event.
In St. Joseph Missouri leaders from the Church of the Brethren converge for the world conference as two key issues are set for debate. Members voting and acting as land agents threaten to redefine church policy after years of neutrality toward elections and public office.
Nashville Tenn June 5 The Confederate veterans in session at the Little Rock reunion adopted a resolution prohibiting women from appearing astride in parades of camps or state divisions They shall not be staff officers and parade officers must request retirement if they do not comply The measure targets young women in camp parades and staff roles.
Mary Mannering, a noted American social figure, has married Frederick UU Wadsworth, president of a Detroit based boot company. The union follows a publicized court dispute over alimony and property, with a prior engagement to Mary Mannering reported just days after the agreement was filed.
A passenger derailment south of Vergas Minnesota on a washout minnesota route left the wife of the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago president dead and Mr. Berg seriously injured. Eight cars left the track with three cars piled up and a private car carrying Mr and Dr aboard. Several other passengers sustained minor injuries as the train derailed and its engine left the rails. Air and Drs believed to be en route to Winninie finish private car.
Part of a sequence of protests mirroring last week’s four hour walkout over duty increases. Elsewhere, Minnesota University cashier Arren was robbed and arrested for embezzlement, and a shooting in Bend left one dead and another wounded.
Judge L. P. Nelson ruled Ellen Jacobs, a 67 year old widow, wins 21 issues against John W. Dempster who secured her land with a note and mortgage. Dempster must disgorge and restore the farm to the trusting widow despite initial arrangements valued at $16,000 with 4 percent interest and annual principal payments.
El Paso reports Culiacan, capital of Mingles, and Meratlan, major seaport, are under revolutionary control. Insurgents seized the towns as federal forces retreated to Mexico City, with plans to install Manuel Ponjinase as provisional governor.
Lufato Illinois June 4 The mammoth lake passenger steamer Sarthe owned by Northern Steamship Co was damaged about 6030 by fire early today Its sister ship Northland was scorched No injuries occurred Both boats were in port for overhaul for the season The Northwest towed clear of danger and likely to be rebuilt The steamer valued at about 310 000 and among leading fresh water craft
Thomas Foulkes testifies in Chicago court that Miss Ladovine Miller and her brother coerced payments via a “kisses for money” scheme. He says he was coached to tell a tale of a health officer detaining him, while prosecutors seek evidence of a confidence game and the amount taken from him.
Crowds line streets of Piedras Seagrass to greet former rebel leader Francisco Madero as he returns from the United States. A long motorcade passes through arches and cheering crowds while symbols of Olive Madera’s support appear along the route. Estimates of global steam power are noted as a separate detail in the dispatch.
In Nickerson Nebraska on June 4 Theodore Appel and others, visiting or associated, were involved in a runaway at Miaple Creek. Appel suffered facial injuries and broken braces. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a vehicle loss of control and injuries to nearby witnesses.
Des Moines Iowa reports 35 candidates passed the bar exam in a single sitting. The class includes Frank W. Certal who led by exam performance. H. T. Sawyer, superintendent of the State Antilean League, also passed. All members successfully joined the bar. Kati Da Ford will not receive her certificate until she is of age.
A fire destroyed several barrels of kerosene valued at $200,000 last week and again this morning near Orleans on the Mississippi river. Lightning caused the initial blaze, and though the flames spread, the fire was finally brought under control.
Fragmentary text describes ships and fleets near Stockholm with references to naval activity and geographic coordinates. It mentions vessels and a harbor approach, including phrases about nearby waterways and possible weather or sea conditions affecting movement.
A historical summary lists multiple contracts and bids for church, theater, and commercial buildings across Iowa and nearby territories. Projects include brick blocks and three story business blocks in Fort Dodge, new Methodist and German Reform churches in Baxter and Kingsley, and a theater in Fort Dodge with bids due June 5.
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