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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1896
Page
6
Riot mobs in Biba Spain hurled stones at soldiers and the U S Consulate area. Police clashed with rioters leading to injuries as crowds shouted long live Spain down with the Yankees. Ballington Booths religious movement gains support. trials and crimes also reported.
Chicago police probe a grisly discovery in an alley Hyde Park as a barrel contains the nude mutilated remains of a man aged 65 to 70 and a newborn baby. A mysterious woman’s calls link to the case while a local resident uncovered the gruesome find and alerted authorities.
Washington correspondent notes President Cleveland apologized for his Cuba policy remarks after a press blunder. Olney met him at the White House and the State Department accepted the apology, easing tensions and leaving administration relations intact.
Bowen Sykes of Plant City Florida fatally shot four men and wounded six others during a confrontation with a mob of masked regulators. After threats to leave, a raid on his Fern neighborhood home prompted a sustained volley from Sykes with a Winchester. Four insurgents died and six were wounded in the ensuing firefight.
A New York report states Jim Corbett planned to travel to Pittsburg to confront Fitz Simmons and punch him if possible during the same visit. Fitz revealed the plan before performing with Maher at Madison Square Garden last Saturday, delaying his Pittsburg appearance to April.
Gen Walker of the G A B calls for a proposed July 4 joint parade in New York. Sen ator Gordon of Georgia, head of the United Confederates, says he will not change the Richmond reunion dates June 30 July 1 and 22 without a majority vote. Gordon says he supports cordial ties between former soldiers and both sections, noting sympathy from Union soldiers.
R G Dan and Co reports the weekly trade review noting the Cuban resolutions and receivers for the Baltimore and Ohio affect markets, with railroad stocks holding near 50 per share and wool prices down about a quarter. Failures rise in the U S, and indictments touch Kansas Oklahoma banks. Local murders, mine disasters, and international notes follow with mixed economic signals.
A mob in Valencia stones the United States consulate despite police guard, breaking windows as crowds chant anti American slogans. Authorities, aided by special orders, disperse the rioters after a strong police charge. The university remains closed amid government orders to curb demonstrations against U S property.
Italy reels after a crushing Abyssinia defeat with Premier Crispi resigning and the Chamber facing impeachments. Riots erupt as reserves are called, soldiers and police clash, and reports claim generals face court martial amid blamed mismanagement.
Sioux City and Chicago offerings show beef steers and stockers trading up to 4.55 and 4.22 respectively with hogs from 3.0 to 4.01. Grain quotes list wheat and corn ranges, No 2 grades, with rye and flax prices, reflecting broad market activity. Multiple cities including Kansas City South Omaha and St Paris report mixed livestock and grain figures.
Telegraphic return from Pinar del Rio details widespread devastation as towns such as Cabanas Bahia Honda San Diego de Nanez Santa Cruz de los Pinos and San Juan Martinez are burned to ashes. Insurgent forces led by Carillo and Rojas attack near Holguin, facing stiff defense. 1 lieutenant and several soldiers killed with numerous insurgent casualties.
Princeton students hanged Alfonso the King of Spain in effigy and dragged his effigy through the streets. The crowd tore the figure to pieces amid excitement and anti Spanish sentiment as news arrived of burning of an American flag by Spaniards.
A Chesterfield Conn correspondent reports the Baron Hirsch Hebrew Colony near Connecticut has largely abandoned farming. Four years after arriving with aid, many Hebrews return to sewing in New York shops as winter hardships and unsuitable farming life proved too severe. The piece cites mass unemployment in clothing factories and notes this as another immigration lesson.
An analysis notes Spain's fleet in 1900s terms, citing the old battleship Pelayo with 9115 tons displacement and multiple guns, then contrasts with the U S Navy's stronger first and second class cruisers and torpedo boats as coroner's verdict finds justifiable homicide in a dentist shooting case.
Senators and representatives clash over the legislative appropriation bill in the House and Senate. Key figures like Mr Hittman of Montana spar over President Cleveland's remarks as debates center on fiscal allocations, post office funding, and wartime defense needs. The session adjourns with pending conferees reports and continued discussion of the Dupont case.
A detailed profile reviews a well educated man from New York who is a Harvard and Columbia Law graduate with studies in chemistry metallurgy and mechanics. He shows athletic and linguistic talents, calls himself a food lawyer, and lists political and social involvements. Also cited are varied maxims reflecting political and social views.
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