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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
14
A Chicago investigation reveals fifteen burned body discoveries in various yards linked to an alleged murder plot centered on Mrs. Bella Guinnes and her three children who died in a mansion fire. Authorities consider Guinnes the principal conspirator in multiple killings, with clues suggesting premeditation and a wide reach.
The La Porte Indiana era unfolds with Jennie Gunness and her suitors, including Andrew Sorenson and Joe Lamphere, amid a cache of graves and burned ruins. Authorities link trunks, missing children, and a string of disappearances to a probable murder plot centered on Mrs. Gunness.
San Francisco greeted 48 warships in a grand Pacific coast celebration as the Atlantic fleet entered the bay. Secretary Metcalf and Admiral Evans led the ceremony with fireworks, salutes, and an enormous crowd estimated at about a million spectators along the waterfront.
Venezuela reports La Guayra port closure due to three deaths and twelve tuberculosis cases. Grace Church New York totals 158000 for Easter church endowment fund. Hawkins’ Zonaves reunion at the Astor Hotel. Washington plans macadam road project near Panama and eight miles contracted for American occupation work.
Nebraska Governor Sheldon receives a government warrant for 2 percent for officers of the Third Nebraska regiment led by W J Bryan during the Spanish War. A New York tragedy claims Nora May French’s poem victim as Rassate Teck fires a pistol on a Prospect Park bench. Beeston Tas Mr Hart, co treasurer of St Paul’s church in Beeston dies in Massachusetts prison. Minnesota Automobile Association committee suggests a tax on cars to fund roads.
Washington correspondent reports a Daily Consular Reports summary showing sharp increases in living costs across China, India, France and the United States. Prices for food, housing, and wages have risen, with rents and basic goods markedly higher than five years ago.
Report describes cyclone near Purvis Mississippi with many fatalities and injuries. Casualties include a 38 year old found unharmed near a post office ruin, multiple enslaved people and children harmed, and extensive storm damage across nearby locations. Authorities report numerous fatalities and damaged property.
Consul Cahpaman Coleman notes a five year price index in Roubaix with increases in several goods. Greatest gain is 50 for fish and least 10 for candies and petroleum. Turret prisoners were in town as the reef was lifted but none were seriously injured. Wreckage remained at a lumber yard site, largely splinters and small sticks.
About 200 police in uniform and plain clothes attended a Socialist meeting protesting police brutality at Enion Square. Algernon Tre presided and invited the force to hear criticisms while Mortis Flilquit warned against attempts to smear the movement. The speakers argued arrests boosted Socialist recruitment.
A New York jury investigates Thomas K. Hran and Metropolitan Street Railway officers over ferry and fare schemes. The panel finds dishonesty in acts but does not indict, noting vast sums misused and political party ties involved.
The report notes Adlur Brown moving to Mil wakes to replace Jack Flean after a no report. It mentions Benning track gambling rising with bookmakers, a Senate bill to lay wagers on DC events, and Battling Nelson signing to fight Boer Tan before San Francisco. Wooster wins a great steeplechase at Benning with Teor and Teklemo placing second and third. In Oakland, Benn ams gelding wins the San Rafael handicap beating the mile record by a fraction.
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