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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1894
Page
10
A mob of 206 strikers attacked Thomas Price's mines on Horsa Creek using dynamite to destroy boilers engines and main workings. They then moved to Victor Mines and wrecked a railroad car load of timber and several other cars before dispersing. Ringleaders are being hunted.
The New York Special on Broadway featured the famed animal known as the Towa Black De magn, a dangerous stallion owned by F N Dewitt of Bidford, Paxstar County, and imported by Ringmaster & Co. The unruly beast killed three men and injured many others, with a crowd cheering as trainer Ural Jeason attempted to tame the creature despite severe danger.
Paris specialty Mer Gladstone writes to the Tahiti Ecnnemy Society president praising the society's effort to promote free trade. He regrets free trade has waned for thirty years and hopes Britain will uphold and patiently await the day when experience and reason restore this economic truth.
In Pana special dispatch miners return to work, despite strikers warnings, with 1,400 expected to leave to prevent work. Workers threaten bloodshed if challenged. Knoxville special notes employees of East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railway filed in US Court seeking injunction to stop wage reductions of 10 percent beginning May 1.
During an anti Jewish riot in Grajewo Lussian o land workers attacked Jewish shopkeepers and looted leases and shops. Troops were summoned and after a fierce first tle rioters were dispersed. Four workers were killed and 160 wounded.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company experiments with crude oil as a substitute for coal to power locomotives due to miners’ strike limiting coal supply. If successful, engines will be equipped to burn oil immediately, potentially extending fuel availability beyond a week.
A dawn riot by wives of coke strikers at Painter Works of the McClure Company in Scottsdale, Pa, led deputies to fire on the crowd. Seven wounded, at least two fatally, including Mine Superintendent White. Dozens arrested, with deputies and locals sustaining injuries amid chaotic scenes as armed rioters clashed with lawmen.
New York special notes heavy wool buying at 6,392,000 pounds for the week, up from 4,661,000 the prior year, April sales not pranaads, and wheat stock ample with lower prices. May wheat fell to a Jones point, western receipts near 1,000,000 bushels, and corn and cotton trends mixed with few firm failures this week.
The special committee chairs report against the Northern Panili order and similar railway union restraints as an abuse of power. They conclude the orders are void for lack of authority while acknowledging the labor right to seek higher wages, despite public inconvenience.
Nisostroms Fire in Muncie Indiana wipes out Wm Whitelys reaper and mower works. The main building and fifteen wings covering five acres burned north of Muncie in Whitely suburb. Two thousand machines ready for shipment and 1500 almost completed patterns were lost along with costly new machinery. Employment estimated at 100 to 300 workers. Insurance coverage absent or insufficient. total loss prevails.
St Paul special reports arbitration settles the difference between employees and the Great Northern Railway, with wheels turning again on all lines. The company announces fare excursions for homeseekers and investors May 8 and 20 from St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and West Superior to Minnesota Dakota Montana points. Fares from Sioux City via Sioux City and Northern also apply. Tickets valid thirty days with stopover privileges.
King Leopold and the royal family presided over the World Exposition opening in Antwerp with more than 450 attendees including numerous dignitaries. The event marked a major display of international exhibits and regional prestige.
Reports indicate a widespread storm with winds and hail causing extensive damage from Fairbury to Cerro Gordo and Ladora. Trees and roofs blown down, mines closed, households damaged, and crops including corn and wheat hurt. One woman died after injuries in Maine Station nearby Albini. Glass losses in Brooklyn stores and homes run into thousands.
In Belgrade the civil tribunal backed the regent Milan against a radical newspaper charge. The court of cassation ruled King Alexander’s ukase invalid, restoring Milan and Queen Natalie’s constitutional rights. The ukase had been issued April 27 and annulled actions by former regents and the skuptschina as unconstitutional.
Mrs H Sternec, seated at her window, was suddenly struck blind by a bright arc from a trolley wire. Doctors have failed to restore sight and authorities are urged to address anew danger posed by the electric trolley system.
Don tara Rinan s Esgenaqais Washington and Montanta officials debate a petition advocating a “bomb guard” for the Casey army and criticizing Deputy U S Marshals in an odd, strained account. The piece also notes a mandamus action by the National Marriage Endowment Association against the Secretary of State over corporate issuance, with court rulings opposing the association’s stated purpose.
Weekly bank statement highlights mixed activity with gains in deposits and specie while total bank holdings exceed legal requirements. Interior movements show gold tender inflows and exports, with subsisting subtreasury operations influencing net results.
In Hillshore Texas Tenre CL Thorn sues Lizzie Thornton for divorce alleging a broken marriage due to political differences. The complaint notes Thornton’s Democrat affiliation and asserts such a fundamental clash made cohabitation impossible.
Special Maj. Andrews attends a key Interior Department meeting on Kidapoo Resopen tion with plans that the land will not open before fall. Flo doubts an early opening and suggests a distant date, reducing crowd prep time.
A $5,000,000 Spanish treasure inscription found on Jalapa ranch triggers excavation by workers under military supervision after a dispute over ownership. In a separate action, thirteen anarchists were arrested in connection with a dynamite explosion at Dr Reneon’s residence.
A Missouri Valley battle with burglars left one man dead, another fatally wounded, and a third wounded with a sheriff’s posse arresting William Hiendarson as two accomplices named Johnson and Davis hid at his home. The casualty shoots killed a marshal and wounded a suspect. Red Wilson, identified burglar, is expected to recover. Waterloo grants the first liquor license under new law after voting petitions and counter petitions. Four permits issued on the east side. west side residents remain dry.
A fierce Saturday night blaze on North Hide caused extensive damage to Marsh and Merchant to the rear of their market. Incendiary origin. Losses include Marsh & Merchant stock and buildings, Geibel & Gram stock, Cummins &, TE. BL. Elliott works, A. HH. Duckworth surplus goods, and several households made homeless with total losses in the thousands.
In Arreeer for Altka Sypiths murder case police arraigned Mrs Mike Smith her daughter Cora Stotth and Frank Hair Upon soranar on charges of first degree murder. Husband Mike Smith died suddenly prompting an inquest. Chemists found arconic in his stomach and a past head wound left him sight impaired. The estate case against Edward Wislan seeks 40 damages in Hague district court after a man was killed near Hook Cut when a gun discharged accidentally.
Wanslaughter case against ex policeman A J Windapt ends in conviction after a confrontation with a tramp who fled as Windapt ordered halt. Windapt’s lawyer plans appeal as sympathy grows for the officer. In Lyons, fisherman Tan Newsom drowns after falling from a boat. A separate fatality, Wes Wilsen, occurs near Oslea loona amid a marriage-related dispute.
A sprawling Iowa notice sheet reports Waterloo saloon tax set at 1200, Lyon burglary losses, Plainfield fire ruin near Bremer County with 40000 loss, odd fellowship anniversary, Senator Hurst denial, Charlie Smith death from hydrophobia, and despondent Mrs Jones. Also details lightning strike at Keokuk, water works troubles at Atlantic, Lime Spring mill fire, divorces sought, a judge arrested for alleged oppression, and a mass lynching in Missouri Valley context with other local crimes and investigations.
Missouri Valley is rocked by a deadly robbery confrontation as City Marshal Abner Whitney is killed during a search for stolen goods at William Henderson’s premises. Henderson, two outsiders, and a suspect mob exchange fire. Davis escapes. A subsequent lynching of “Reddy” Wilson follows, with authorities overwhelmed and vigilante action taking hold.
The Iowa Weather Crop Service bulletin notes the just-closed month was favorable for farm work and crops. Temperatures were above normal with seasonable rainfall. A very large acreage is prepared for corn and planting continues, with favorable conditions expected to accelerate before May.
September marks the forty first annual exhibition at the Jews State Fair in Dee Maines with special features. The Wet presents an exhibition of serpant meth euls and emulazizers while eminent workers discuss topics including Mrs Mary A Woodbridge author Lilian Gertha Cole and evangelist Anna Palmer. National figures will be present all week. Three days feature trap shooting contests. A dog show will be held at the Der Mojnea Kennel Club.
The second annual Chautauqua Assembly at Spirit Lake will feature Rev. Sam Tones A. A. Willits and Dr. A Palmer with speakers Jonative Denielis Tierbert Stanton Gente John Pam pie Graves Terbert Norrea Lon J Beruchamp Edward Tebatt and Moody Male quartette. Amid smallpox fears Craston residents worry disease may spread via rail travelers and layovers prompting vaccines from area physicians.
The Guthrie Center court is in session for the trial of L. J. Gates accused of a violent crime against a woman. The defendant claims the woman's husband aided the act, implicating him as well while the narrative hints at related personal disruptions and returns.
Givoree Ritelio and Tsieh Lane escaped from jail in Oskaloosa. Ritelio was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary at the last term of court. Lane is described as a burghiry outlet. Rewards are offered for their arrest by the surrounding sheriff's office. Northern Iowa Veterans Association meeting postponed from June to September at Clem Lake with ex president Harrison possible speaker. Mt Pleasant Street Railway Company articles filed. work to commence once franchise granted.
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