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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1895
Page
2
Report suggests Justice Jackson may retire soon due to health and that Secretary Carlisle would be Cleveland’s likely successor. The White House interview aimed at confirming retirement plans, with southern politicians asserting Carlisle’s appointment if vacancy occurs.
Chicago authorities announce a sweeping probe into a alleged million dollar fraud tied to stuffed pay rolls. Officials say high officials and businessmen may face inquiry as a North Side scheme is traced through dozens of pay rolls and phantom workers.
A Berlin special notes rumors that ex King Milan of Serbia died by his own hand or via assassination. The tale was later deemed speculative. Also mentions dividend declaration by the American Express Company and a notable vote in New York wreck coverage.
Freight train No. 92 derailed ten cars piling into a ditch ten miles west of here on the western division of the Erie. A car from Mercer Pa carried eighteen horses eight grooms attended them. Three grooms were killed and Foster manager suffered multiple injuries and is not expected to live. Two other men unnamed were severely hurt. Brakeman Pat Shannelly was thrown, ankle broken and head cut. Ten horses died in the wreck.
Washington special reports that the China Japan peace agreement opens China to all modern machinery and free entry of such devices. Cotton machinery and related tools are expected to enter at once, boosting southern cotton demand while ending a prior viceroy monopoly.
Frank Harstings will succeed him as Hawaii's minister in San Francisco. A May 2 Honolulu report notes a council session May 1 debating Thurston's removal over a private letter to the Secretary of State. Thurston apologized, but officials say he is no longer acceptable to Washington. Hastings may take his place. no reprisals planned. The Queen seeks freedom from prison. military court actions on rebels are not pursued.
Washington special reports an Internal Revenue Bureau official saying it is preferable to have the income tax law overturned than kept in its modified form after a Supreme Court decision. He argues the emasculated law would yield little revenue and create more work, expense, and confusion.
A blaze in a rooming house at 10 Sherman Street started by an explosion in B H Happel’s saloon left one man dead and ten injured. August Michael and family were upstairs. Michael and another man jumped from the third floor. Firefighters rescued occupants including Mrs Michael and her daughter as others were found burned or close to death.
KR G Dun & Co reports in Weekly Review of Trade that bond sales abroad reached large totals this week, including 10 million in Manhattan and other railroad bonds. Aggregate foreign purchases likely exceed 50 million since government sales, signaling summer safety for business. Crop prospects improve, industry gains amid strikes, with pork and cotton prices noted. weekly failures show mixed trends in US and Canada.
The A P A closed its week with plans for a new Supreme Council jurisdiction reaching Canada and England. A national political board will oversee patriotic organizations and legislate on proposed amendments, including a secular funds ban. Members named include Van Fossen, Stocker, Winters, Gibson, and Sellers.
A north-bound Chicago Great Western passenger train struck a three-fenced cattle guard obstacle at speed near Green Mountain and Gladbrook, derailing the engine tender baggage and express cars and several coaches. Engineer Blake and fireman escaped unharmed. ten rods of track damaged and trains halted until morning. Immense efforts to catch the guilty parties begin.
At the Du bhrane residence of Ernest Behringer a kerosene mix up caused a fatal blast when a stove was lit after a kerosene dish exploded. Mrs Behringer died from severe burns while a baby, burned slightly, survived. Neighbors aided fire control but relief was too late.
The windstorm left desolation across Northwestern Iowa with extensive damage. The piece notes storms travel unpredictably across regions, surpassing earlier expectations of frequency in the Northwest, and urges practical sympathy for affected communities nationwide despite no clear meteorological prediction.
State reports insurance company fees exceed 241000, with proposed increase to 40000 for office expenses. Widespread growth in insurance business makes regulation more complex every year, prompting a push for a distinct bureau next Legislature to handle the expanding workload.
Judge Houte holds mortgage priority over the mulet tax in Clinton County lawsuits. The National Building Association against the county and George Smith v Clinton Christ see foreclosures on property used by saloons. The ruling could ease tax evasion by securing mortgage liens. Senator Oleaan marries in Fort Dodge as guests learn only upon arrival.
The Geiger-larne breach of promise jury verdict finds Payne liable for 76400 pounds. An artesian well at a Dubuque brewery produced a 605 foot water strike. Fort Dodge fire department unrest leads to resignations. A farm dispute near Canton, Iowa ends in death when Ed Fallen is shot by Dan Sullivan after a quarrel. Fatal threshing machine accident near Dusbuque kills Frank Damn. Clinton sailor Martin Connell drowns after an accident aboard the Chauncey Lamb. Saloon tax collection shows 146 paid in Dubuque city. 57 outside. Many in the county remain unpaid as grace period ends.
Prescott widow Mrs Mann dies by suicide amid despondency. Two men struck by a falling tree near Clinton. Arnold fatally crushed. Des Moines school board bars resignations for marriage. Belle Plaine fire destroys cainning factory. $1,000 loss. Squirrel hunters Pat Stockton and Joe Rowden kill Rowden at Godse Lake. Statues for generals Crocker and Corse planned. four sites and costs around $1,800. Keokuk court move seeks dismissal over jurisdiction. Clinton man James Main, 75, commits suicide. Maynor Creek man hypnotized by a foe. insane commission intake. Hattah denial of governor bid clarified. temp and rain boost crops. Clinton encampment G A R officers elected. veterans’ events and large encampment news. Minor violence incident at Ferry. a man fatally injured. Dubuque population by ward listed. Creston family tragedy.
At the 1895 session in Glinton Cedar Rapids the contest for Department Commander ended with Thompson of Des Moines elected on the third ballot over Bell, Carr, Limdt, and Keefe. Mayor Hughes, Department Commander Newman, and Gen. Lawler spoke. Williamson's Brigade was organized. 72 camps with 1500 members are listed.
A leaked report reveals a secret city council meeting where a $10,090 purchase of a large cemetery tract from the Arrowh estate nearly passed. Opponents delayed the measure after hints of aldermanic favors and financial motives surfaced, shocking the public.
Weather Bulletin notes unseasonably warm week with frequent showers and rainfall from one to three inches across districts. Corn planting advanced. stands look good. ryeworms and cutworms reported in some areas. pastures vigorous. May 5 tornadoes caused life and property damage in the northwest. Coal mine output expected up to 1,000 tons daily at Lehigh. rail links to be supplied by Great Northern Railroad.
The annual conference of the Christian Church in the Central Iowa district begins its four day session at Dos Mojitos with about 120 attending. The meeting focuses on missionary topics.
A mix of small-town incidents includes a gas strike near Columbia Junction causing excitement after a decr well at 145 feet, a drowning at Fontanelie Creek, and a jewel theft at Leigh's store in Madrid. Fire destroys coal sheds at Marcus, a bank shooting affects a Republican nomination, and election results show Lyons and Clinton votes on consolidation.
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