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Hull Index

Location

Hull, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1897

Page

6

Tornado Strikes Arlington Academy Killing Eight Children

A severe early season tornado tore through Arlington, Early County Georgia, wrecking Arlington Academy. Principal Covington directed sheltering students but a central partition collapsed, trapping pupils. Eight children died and at least a dozen were fatally injured as debris and embers filled the air.

Arlington Academy New ‘Guirans Enefala Alg Blakely Arlington Early County Georgia Covington Academy

Debate Begins As Dingley Opens Tariff Discussion

Washington Aronday reports the tariff debate's first day with a two hour delay due to the 182 page bill. Dingley opened for the majority. Wheeler of Alabama spoke for the opposition and Hopkins of Illinois joined the session.

Dingley Washington Aronday Warn and Means Armmilder Wheeler Alabama Plang Alex Bailey Eras McMiblin Tenenes Tingley Bmt Toomen MecAustin En Haar Hopkins Ullness Waye and Means Alan

Crete blockade debate highlights Greek and Turkish forces

Reports from Valletta and Athens indicate a stalemate at Crete with Greek leader and well supplied defenses. Malta says Seaforth Highlanders sail for Crete while Athens orders citizens to enroll in militia rosters. Turkish officer and eight soldiers were warned after a cannon blast in the Flasena camp.

Caxaraxvixoaria Crete JL Ja Valletta Malta Seaforth Highlanders Crein Athena BY Er Flasena

Centenary of Emperor Willian Birth Observed in Merlin

Thousands gather at the mausoleum to mark the birth centenary of Emperor Willian. Attendees include caremaniar Jesan Monday and an early visit by the emperor for the empress as prayers are offered and a monument unveiled before noon in a ceremony attended by a large crowd.

Merlin Narin Willian Jesan

Minor New England Earthquake Shocks Towns including Shoals

Reports from Rockingham County towns and York County Maine describe a slight earthquake Saturday morning around 2 o'clock. The quake disrupted communications with Shoals Island and damaged telephone wires but caused no other damage.

New England Portesnauri Varios Rockingham County York County Oudside

Ten-Year-Old Girl Faces Murder Charge in Orphan Case

Maur Mary Amel and her daughter Geneva are held on murder charges in the death of an infant boy. The mother allegedly promised $5 to the killer who beat and killed the child.

Madeross Sldalia Mary Amel Cotepad Geneva Areid

Athens Creek Government Adopts Pie Power Demand

Local authorities in Athens respond to a pie power demand with compliance. The brief notes a reliance on winery style governance as community figures weigh water rights and resource management amid uncertain weather conditions.

Athens

Tragic Family Massacre Ends in Double Suicide

Dr Rainwater shot dead his wife mother-in-law and brother-in-law and his stepdaughter Ethel Gentry before killing himself in Orrick Missouri. The night time spree followed a plan to shoot dogs then fire into a bed room where four others slept. The Artman family and Rainwater’s household suffered five fatalities in one night.

Ercamenp Orrick Here Rainwater William Artnain James Thurman Ethel Gentry Wiliam Artman, Jr Missouri River Crrick Artman Johnnie Artman Ariman

Wreck in Maryland Kills General Fullerton and Injures Others

An eastbound Baltimore and Ohio No. 3 Limited wrecked two miles west of Oakland Maryland as it crossed the Youghiogheny River bridge. General J. S. Fullerton of St. Louis was killed and eight passengers were injured. The baggage express and sleepers derailed and plunged down the embankment into the river. The other passengers were saved except for Fullerton.

J. S. Fullerton Oakland Baltimore and Ohio Gen St. Louis Louia Cincinnati Youghiogheny Iver Iwa Ger Fullerton

Princess Chimay Sparks Scene at Paris Scala

In Paris at the Scala music hall a box held Princess Chimay and her lover Janos Rigo. They caused a dramatic uproar when the princess leaped on stage and attacked an actress, prompting a royallike disturbance and police intervention as the couple departed in a carriage.

Paris Scala Music Hall Chimay Janos Rigo Cayzer Rscoriaft

Critics object to prize fighting in Nova era

Miss Francie Willard communicates with philanthropic reformers arguing against inflaming support for prize fights. She questions whether newspapers colluding to back boxing events would corrupt public opinion and defy arbitration and peace principles.

Nova Gcaastieea Francie Willard Cguntry Agks Tata

Old Soldier Parshall Passes After Heart Failure

John Parshall, a veteran who helped guard the remains of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth, died quietly of heart failure. He was one of six trusted to disposition Booth’s remains and kept the secret. Parshall also served in the Aleapans expedition to force Brigham Young from his assignation.

Miah Brigham Young Atier Magualeeta Mitchell Ates Mayfakets Ate Manry

Four Railway Workers Die in Denver and Gulf Collision

Four employees Daxven Cole Patrick Casey and Iineh Melinde were killed when two engines collided on the Uren Tatitie Denver and Gulf Railway in the city. Mayes Sel.2 was badly burned and John W. Denids sustained injuries. The men were traveling to the plyom via engine reader when the crash occurred.

Daxven Cole Patrick Casey Iineh Melinde Ape Band Uren Tatitie, Denver and Gulf Fis City Mayes Ohn W. Denids Ated Werye Plyom

Death of Reverend Father Maraschi at St Ignatius College

The Rev Father Maraschi a longtime priest connected with the church died at St Ignatius College. He was reportedly eighty years old and had served forty years in religious work. The record contains garbled wording but confirms his death and church ties.

SAS Fraxetseo Father Maraschi St. Ignatius College Tie

Deaths of Noted Porvigners Landmark figures mourned

In memoriam notices list notable deaths including Pastis founder M Salis of Te Chut Nair and John Bidulph Martin. Other names mention Victoria Clatlin WwW sodhwll and a figure tied to Tas Palmas, Ca. The brief fragment signals a local obituary brief with several biographical references.

Pastis M. Salis Te Chut Nair Lox Pox Satan Mary Lebmiads John Bidulph Martin Victoria Clatlin Sodhwll Tas Palmas

Amateurs Spar in Banner Lab Bout Causes Injury

In Paddulehia, Edwardibbane Fitzsimmons and Perry Tan Medal sparred Saturday. Perry attempted a Fossimmons bow and struck Gi Dats heart, causing a collapse and medical attention within about an hour.

Fitzsimmons Tan Piladelthia Pas Edwardibbane Daek Perry Lab Satarday Perry Gii Dats

Four Months After Nose Bleed Fatal for Walter Keerett

An obituary note reports Walter Keerett of Moxey Indiana died after a nose bleed lasting four months. The brief mentions a person named Bt and mood suned night while a Wood father figure attended.

Taxation of Property Bill Dead in Wisconsin Vote

The Mabieox Wisconsin item reports the McDonald property taxation proposal was defeated by a vote of 27 to OS. The bill failed in the assembly, reflecting local sentiment on property taxes and church influence in policy.

Mabieox, Wis Church Este Il

Weyler Seeks Gomez Amid Cuban War Talks

Ilavana dispatch reports Capt. Gen. Weyler pressuring insurgent Gen. Gomez with terms to end the war. Emissaries travel from Havana to Pinard del Rio meeting Gen. Ruiz Rivera for potential terms. Rebels gain strength as Spain faces the rainy season and possible withdrawal.

Cabcaco Ilavana Key West Grittenden Marriott Cuba Werler Gomez New York Havana Ruiz Rivera Pinar del Rio Gen. Weyler Spain Gen. Wepsler Santa Clara

Parker Bets on Hunter Winning Kentucky Senate Seat

Ex state Senator Edward Parker sent 20000 dollars from Frankfort to Washington to wager on Dr W G Hunter not being the next U S Senator from Kentucky. He also gave 500 dollars to Gen A Gross to back the same bet and claimed pledges from nineteen Republicans to oppose the nominee if the gold and silver Democrats unite. Somebody will be elected next Wednesday.

Frankfort Edward Parker Washington W. G. Hunter United States Kentucky

Stormy House Session Sets Tariff Debate Limits

In Washington the House adopted a special order limiting tariff debate by a party line vote. The measure, tied to two regular appropriation bills, passed 182 to 8 after tense exchanges as opponents and supporters debated parliamentary procedure and timing.

Washington House of Representitivens Rae Bublical Tow Paptthist Alabama

Expedition fleet sighted near Florida keys in rough seas

Report describes a schooner fleet passing Cape Florida late Friday night en route south with many men aboard and one ship heavily laden. No names clear, but the voyage appears linked to a Keay Pala Alta Thoraday expedition. Capt. Lowia, Cols. Nimes and Catby are noted as knowing their business.

Ervy Fiat Capea Florida Taland Don Veaseala Sean Bronhushy Keay Pala Alta Thoraday Lowia Cols. Nimes Catby

Tornadoes Hit Mississippi Town and Surrounding Areas

A tornado reportedly tore through Brander near the Eh road two miles south, first observed near Stef s Creek in the eastern part of the county. Hessnet provides the report with no further details on damage eastward. The storm was followed by a heavy roar and hail.

Alent Brander Stefs Creek Sonsipuress Stora

Unclear OCR Item on Scheqner Frank A Paoner

Fragmentary report references a scheqner named Frank A Paoner described as largest of its class on the high Fea. The piece appears distorted with dates and context missing, providing unreadable specifics about event or location.

Bare Frank A. Paoner Meun

Commodity Prices and Market Quotes From Chicago Through Detroit

The column lists grain and livestock prices across multiple markets including Chicago Indianapolis Detroit and Toledo. Cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and potatoes show varied bids and bids per unit with commodity notes and shipping grades across regions.

Chicago Indianapalis Ehnier T. Louis Detroit Les Harley

Orval McPherson Convicted in Morning Sun Marshal Murder

Orval McPherson was found guilty of first degree murder in the morning sun marshal case. The jury after five hours recommended life imprisonment. McPherson shot Marshal Finney during an attempted arrest for disturbing the peace. he claimed self defense but was contradicted by the state’s evidence. He was later captured at Decatur, Illinois.

Orval McPherson Marshal Finley Pound Murcer Waha Morning Sun Smythe McPherson Marshal Finney Wut Decatur

McMillan to Defend Kellihan in Sherburne Bank Robbery Trial

Chairman McMillan of the Fig publican sixth committee travels to Fair mont Minnesota to defend Louis Kellihan the Sherburne bank robber whose trial begins this week Kellihan allegedly confessed and faces possible execution though a long remembered rescue by Kellihan saved McMillan s daughter Viva during a skating accident years ago in Rock Rapids

McMillan Louis KeNian HH. G. McMillan Figpublican Sixth Committee Fairmont Miinn Louis Kellhan Sherburne MacMillan Bilihan Bievelea Minnesota Louis McMilan Rock Rapids Mill Pond Mr. McMillan Daugler Viva Kellihan

Pardoned Anamosa prisoner says conspiracy led to conviction

Frank Kelsall, once owner of a Canton store in Jackson County, jailed eight years in Anamosa for conspiracy related crimes, is freed after Gov. Drake grants a pardon. Investigations reveal the gang framed him to shield themselves aided by a judge, the prosecutor, and Senators Sinost and Lambert, per a Jackson County citizens petition.

Anamosa Frank Kelsall Anamosa Penitentiary Drake TL Dow Canton Jackson County Kelsall Ward Sinost Lambert Aitizens Teo. Drake

Damages Awarded in Ontario and St. Louis Case

Judge Woolson in Corneil Bhalts federal court read a sealed verdict in George Shurr vs Receiver Harvard. Jury fixed railroad loss at 2200 dollars. Shurr awarded 1200 after cautions against prejudice. Defendant moved for new trial immediately.

Woolson Corneil Bhalts George Shurr Harvard Ontario and St. Louis Railroad Trorses Catie Wonlson Ubernaelves Narionate Appeals Attarneve

Traveling Man's Hard Luck Robbed and Mangled by Train

A Chicago Great Western passenger at Glad Brook was robbed by a highwayman who jumped aboard. The traveler Filo Hoadley was attacked when he refused to surrender money. He was thrown from the platform as the train moved and severely mangled, later hospitalized in Toledo with an amputated arm and grave injuries. The thief fled and was not captured.

Chicago Great Western Gladbrook Filo Hoadley Toledo Avian Hoadley Flo Fotsig Andé Ware

Cherokee Asylum Construction Opens Pending Weather

Contractors Butler and Ryan of St Paul begin prep for the Cherokee asylum project as weather allows. They move oil and mind gear to the site and set up barns cook houses and worker living quarters for an expected workforce of about 151 laborers.

Butler & Ryan St. Paul St. Hail Ebaf

Fate of Tere Sen Dgcoverer in Fractured Tale

A muddled report describes four men from Burhingtos during a winter te and fishing trip. Panton discovered a decomposed body by the river, later identified as Fawcett. Bonar was missing, and authorities search the river for the others amid unclear details.

Boner Fawcett Bonar

Davenport Bank Cashier Shoots Self in Office

Olin Ef Pichar Kuticides Joby Fidkar longtime cashier of the First National Bank of Davenport shot himself in his offices after two years out of the bank. He had faced reverses and despondency. Flo, a Union veteran of the Twenty Third Iowa infantry, served in active war fighting and was a famed figure at regiment reunions. He leaves a wife and one son.

Olin Pichar Kuticides Joby First National Bank of Davenport Hart Flo Lowa

Local Masonic Lodge Contest At Chatan Encampment

The ROK Lodge No 52 and wx kalogea were notified they won the flag offerer honor by Col Manchester of OH in the Second Regiment. No division met the expected standard, so the flag ceremony may be postponed to the annual encampment at Chatan in Wire Ual unless new victory occurs.

Kalogea Col Manchester Chatan Wire Ual

Estimation of Atuamosa State Property Value

J. Barnes, longtime prison master mechanic, appraises Atuamosa property at 8.8 million dollars. He notes buildings, lands, stone work, furnishings, and labor, suggesting replacement could total 32.5 million. The state has furnished only 855 thousand of the amount, with the rest tied to convict labor costs.

J. ¥. Barnes Atuamosa Tis Direke Barnes

Revenue bill passes Senate after ten days of action

The revenue bill, after ten days of consideration, passed the Senate Friday morning and moved to the House. Seven senators voted no and seven were absent in the tally as Senator Helmet protested the two-variant requirement he called unconstitutional if adopted.

Senate House Rousen Live Gerrel Harper Uipweil Howart Sennator Helmet Tll Gable

Pardon Mentioned in Minden District Court Case

Friends of Charine Aihnansparger said Cray Drakes signed AThuaAne parser pardon. A Hmansparger faced charges of embezzlement and forgery in Kennedy Whitty district court, receiving a sentence after a February farm year.

Charine Aihnansparger Cray, Drakes Athuaane Weil Hmansparger Cenned

Exoneration for Speakers Dyers and Byers of the Lawns

A special committee found Speakers Dyers and Byers of the Lawns not connected with the busing and Joan lobbaes charges. The report, issued Monday, concluded neither man conspired with Joan people nor influenced committees or funding.

Dyers Byers Lawns Joan Lobbaes Presser

Des Moines brakeman MeGrath injured in rail incident

A brakeman named MeGrath of Des Modus was injured when a Great Western train at Reinheekx caused a dangerous fall between cars. The incident left him badly hurt with uncertain recovery prospects.

MeGrath Des Modus Reinheekx Che Ear Elie

Unclear text fragment from local page

Fragmentary report mentions Teva City events, rates, and companies with unclear details. No complete facts or identifiable entities available.

Tragic Incident Near MAL Annan Involving Teenagers

A 17 year old boy named William Schimnonr reportedly fell and died after an accident near MAL Annan while en bantine. Authorities released few details as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.

William Schimnonr Mal Annan

State University Board Plans Lane Access in Iowa County

The State University board decides to call several hundred access right of way lanes in County Iowa to serve campus needs. Officials indicate potential alignment changes and required approvals are pending.

State University Willsett Kaas Board of Regedit Univesity of Tews Alsoni Lane County Iowa

Fire Destroyed CHUA Campus Buildings

Fire swept a local campus destroying multiple buildings including CHUA facilities. Fire crews battled the blaze into the night with efforts focused on preventing spread to adjacent structures. No serious injuries reported as of this update.

Iowa Legislature Faces Turbulent Session Actions

A Chicago-style legislative scene unfolds as the Iowa Senate and House clash over estates laws, public health amendments, and a sweeping revenue bill. Speaker Byers resigns amid a bribery allegation and an investigating committee forms as tension and sensational claims rock the chamber.

Pioneer keyboards traced from virginal to piano origins

The article surveys early keyboard instruments used a century ago. It notes the virginal resembles a square pie, the harpsichord’s horned shape, and claims the hammer mechanism in modern pianos originated from several inventors though tied to German roots around Freyborg. It mentions pianos first called hammer harpsichord and later piano forte.

Koved Elizabeth of Mayland Esilerd Althouc Germany Freybirg Uae

Literature as a stream guiding child growth in schools

Dudley Wrenner argues in New York that literature in schools should flow into a fertilizing stream shaping the soul like air for the body. He compares essential reading to a garden and warns against stifling weak thought in any setting.

Ibne Education Association New York Gharies Dudley Wrenner Johnny

The Irishman and the Devil At The Show

A fragmented quip shows an Irish man answering who the devil would pick among the crowd. He suggests the crowd’s share of mischief explains his selection, delivering a terse humorous exchange.

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