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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
3
Reports from Mexico City and El Paso describe mixed reactions to American prisoners and diplomats amid ongoing hostilities. The piece notes anti American sentiment, specific incidents in Torreon and Juarez, and warnings about civil unrest as violence rages along the border.
Reported resignation of Premier Stolypin amid cabinet upheaval in St Petersburg. Emperor Nicholas allegedly accepts the resignation and appoints Rokossos as new Minister of Finance, replacing the premier in a swift shakeup.
New York March 21 Seeker 7. bh Washington was unable to appear in court due to injuries from last night. Albert Ulrich a carpenter was arrested on felonious assault charges and held on 1300 bonds after the hearing was postponed to tomorrow. Washington wounded in the scalp required hospital treatment and stated his mission in the neighborhood was legitimate. Ulrich claimed self defense and that his wife had complained of a negro in their hall. The court later released Ulrich on bail after a bond was posted. The Tuskegee Institute head Dr. Washington reported receiving a letter about a prospective visit from Dr. Smith and recounted the assault in his own words. President Low of Tuskegee issued a public statement affirming confidence in Washington.
Washington reports heavy maritime losses in the western upper North Atlantic during fall and winter. Affected vessels include New England, Calcedian, and Newfoundland crews. 106 ships wrecked or abandoned. casualties likely to exceed 100. Major impact on Massachusetts and New Brunswick shores.
Prisoners escape last night from the Bwan Creek jail after tearing a wall. Friends on the coastside aided the breakout by tunneling through a Gail wall before fleeing the cells.
Reports from Pittsburgh indicate the United Mine Workers strike order issued by President T. L. Lewis has been generally obeyed across the Tuccarawas dell in Ohio and portions of the Pittsburg district.
John Fentig aged 7h, once a leading oil operator with holdings near Titusville, Pennsylvania, died in a Los Angeles hotel after a brief illness. The Los Angeles report notes his wealth and oil interests concentrated in Pennsylvania.
President Taft returned from a 10 day vacation in Augusta Georgia accompanied by Mrs Taft and Secretary Barton He planned to begin preparations for his message to Congress resubmitting the Canadian reciprocity agreement He aimed to confer with party leaders on the special session and preferred delaying tariff schedule revisions until December He would address the Mexican situation with Senor De La Barra and General Wood.
Former president of Fourth National Bank of Wichita found guilty by a federal jury for conspiring and selling stolen postage stamps. He admitted buying the stamps at a discount from the former chief of police. the case involves stamps stolen from rural post offices and charges carry up to five years in prison and a $6000 fine.
Lisbon reports growing royalist agitation as factions exploit national division. Government delays elections for the fourth time, prompting public concern. A new Portuguese envoy is to be sent to Germany under unclear diplomatic terms while Washington may follow the matter for the United States.
Washington March 21 reports a $51,609,000 increase in American exports for February versus last year. Increases span most goods led by unmanufactured cotton, corn and leaf tobacco. For the first two months, exports rose $222,700,009 from the prior-year period with unmanufactured cotton up 61 percent, corn 53.7 percent, and leaf tobacco 48 percent.
The Maderos arranged through New York intermediaries to sell their rubber factories and business holdings to the Intercontinental Rubber Company via Amerigan Trust. The deal ends the family’s tie to the rubber sector as the Intercontinental Rubber Company already controls major industry assets and had invested heavily in the region.
A. A. Trusskett, 70, a Caney Kansas businessman, faces trial for the January 7 shooting death of J. B. Ditley, banker and mine owner from Lima Ohio, at the Caney Hotel. Trusskett claims self defense amid disputed lease disagreements.
In Mexicali and nearby areas gunfire and executions mark rising tensions as rebels seize suspected informers. A Mexicali attack leaves Felipa Rios and another man dead after being accused of aiding a retake effort. An 18 member rebel provost guard guards the border as U S authorities watch. A separate bridge accident injures County Supervisor M. Perry and others when a car plunges into the river.
A Mexican insurrectionary fight forces US troops to secure bridges to Juarez while reports claim 26 federales died and many more are missing. Creighton's Insurrecto group, largely American, faces hardship amid ongoing raids along the Mexican National railroad.
Regulares clash with insurgents around Ojinaga and Chicaga as Colonel Durantes and about 80 soldiers are trapped outside the garrison. Both sides suffer casualties yet supplies dwindle with water scarce and fighting at close range continues near the city.
San Jego Cal March 20 With lander Luis Rodrigues and seven followers dead on the Tecate field and remnants scattered. Mexican infantry halted passes and hamlets as northern California mountain revolution suffers a severe blow yesterday.
Bradstreet notes Distributive trades remain quiet with some activity in millinery and dry goods. Wholesale cotton goods show resistance to lower prices, while iron and steel demand softens though furnace capacity rises. Building trade varies with centers, and weekly U S business failures rise to 251 for the week ending March 17. Canada shows 27 features. Dunn’s review highlights irregular trade in iron and steel with improved pig iron prospects and better mill conditions.
Bere Ross ton reports the directors of the American Woollen company voted to reduce common stock to 20 million dollars and will submit the plan to stockholders at a general meeting in Jersey City on April 24. The company controls mills in New England and New York and was active in tariff hearings in Washington.
Items from Murdo S D to Baltimore New York and Augusta report personnel moves petitions elections and speeches. Notable notes include the Murdo Pioneer editor changing positions and a petition for a commission form of government in Egan South Carolina.
In Viterbo on March 20 the session focused on cross examination of Nicola Morra in the Camorra murder case. Morra and co defendants are linked to the killing of Gennaro Cuoccolo and his wife, with testimony detailing entrance to the Cuoccolo house and the assault with sticks before stabbing. The crown pressed Morra’s role as agents described, while Balorra denied the charges and attacked informer Gennaro Abbatemogilo.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued formal offers extending compliance time for safety appliances on equipment. Five-year overall extension from July 1, with passenger cars needing appliances within three years. Locomotives must meet standards within one year for one and within two years for another.
London reports Miss Pauline Chase the actress and Claude Grahame White the aviator wed in New York on March 19, after his arrival there. Their engagement had been announced October 18 at the Koickerbucker theater, and they were seen together in public before the marriage.
Los Angeles March 20 The principals in yesterday's boxing contest Ad Wolgast and George Memah together with Thomas McCarey manager of the affair and Charles Eyton referee were arraigned in Justice Reeva court today charged with conducting a prize fight in violation of California law. Preliminary examination set for next Monday.
Daniel J. Sully of New York, an international cotton expert, sues as plaintiff for 150040K1 damages in the District of Columbia supreme court. Co defendants include Ways Harmmond and his son along with six others in a case tied to the Gennerad Secures flies company and alleged reputation ruin.
Seaman Gidie, a close friend of Theodore Roosevelt, died last night at his cottage on the Roosevelt estate in Oyster Bay New York. He was 33 years old and suffered from paralysis. The death comes as work continues on a new Catholic church at the site nearby.
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