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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1894
Page
6
Connellsville Pennsylvania dispatch reports a planned 24 hour strike raid by regional strikers despite about 600 deputies on guard. Plant workforces slightly up with Hill Farm Mine resuming full force. leaders fear rank breaks could spread and prepare to curb stam pede.
Portland report describes a Chinese district case in which Chin Mow Sing known as Frank Sing tells police of a murder on Second Street. The killer Mon Chong, paid by rivals, was captured in San Francisco and condemned by a Chinese court to be sealed alive in an airtight brick enclosure.
The grand jury in Finder, Yieks, Cal, is expected to indict George Decker, a wealthy rancher, for ten killings spanning thirty years. Accusations include the murder of his wife Margaret, his infant, his granddaughter Howie Stone, and other relatives and associates amid alleged crimes across multiple locations.
The article states a summer maintenance of a Tercastera chineh bug station at Finte normal school to supply farmers with inoculated bugs to spread disease. Prof Adams of the normal will run the station with experience from Chancellor Snow. County funds cover local station expenses, about 20, while bugs and university instructions cost nothing. The commissioners expect large savings for Lyon County farms.
The Farmers National Congress officers meet in Chicago to plan the fourteenth annual convention in Parkersburg West Virginia in November. President 3. F. Clayton presides as the gathering prepares the programme.
A party of sixteen Laps arrived in New York City to travel on to Port Clarence Alaska. The group includes six families with a baby carried in a deerskin cradle. Ten dogs started with them and one died during the voyage. They head to reindeer stations for work.
Eighty laborers from Cuadanaya and San Miguel Auaupade dig beneath Tolusca to unearth five million dollars said buried long ago. Soldiers guard the site as Elizio Ortega and Pedro Zuniga direct proceedings, with a tunnel door found increasing local excitement.
San Francisco reports a vast migration to Wyalong and Coolgardie mining camps in New South Wales. Up to 3,000 men flocked in March, with hundreds more arriving daily. Poor roads and water shortages strain settlers as many lack mining experience and funds, prompting government relief fears about the unsettled gold field’s payoff.
Fire gutted the Tabernacle after a noon blaze began in the organ pipes. The hotel at the corner and 49 nearby houses were endangered as sparks spread toward Washington and Waverly Avenues. Trustees plan to rebuild at a new site while raising funds and honoring Dr. Talmage's world tour.
Denver special Gov. Waite writes Washington officials about abrogating or modifying regulations requiring cattle imported into Great Britain to be slaughtered at entry ports. He warns changes could affect U S and Canadian cattle amid pneumonia concerns, with uncertainties in the Midwest and West.
A passenger train on the St Tas and Haun Road in Missouri derailed after a bridge failed, causing water to undermine the structure. Several people were injured but none are reported as dead.
New York special notes warm weather spurring farm work and seasonable sales, but tariff uncertainty slows purchases for actual needs. Coal strike extends west and to Maryland and Virginia, boosting industrial shutdowns. about 175,000 idle in coal, total unemployed near 225,000 plus. April railway earnings fall 4.3% from last year. 118 companies grossed 36 million vs 34 million. Wheat prices stay weak despite good crop report amid large overseas shipments. exports up to 2,815,762 bushels. General trade dull in Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, Louisville, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Omaha, with modest activity in dry goods and hardware in Minneapolis. Kansas City shows good trade. St Paul small volume. Bank clearances total 909,225,540, down 4.2% from year ago.
The Executive Committee met to consider a national exchange to regulate prices for agricultural commodities. Officials debated creating a cooperative body linking 1,000 to 5,000 farmers to fix cereal and other prices, with international trade reciprocity discussed with Chilean officials and railroads invited to boost co operation on freight rates and summer encampments.
A violent incident near Browning Missouri left Gus Aleali his wife and two children dead after an attack at a home believed to be connected to George Taylor. Meeks and others were fatally wounded or killed with one arrestee. A girl survived, identified suspects, and police traced criminals amid public alarm.
A bomb exploded at the home of Pierre Masson a hat manufacturer in Paris. The blast shattered windows and caused widespread alarm. A man was arrested on suspicion of involvement, with officials suspecting the target was a former public prosecutor nearby.
A chaotic flood tore through Llantana and Pepin areas, destroying houses barns fences and stock. The event caused widespread damage as water rushed through fields and yards leaving property scattered and late reports unclear.
Garfield, a brakeman on the transit line, contracted smallpox and was moved to the pest house in the city center. In forty eight hours the case was confirmed and the board of health ordered a general vaccination.
The seventh biennial Crocker’s Iowa Brigade reunion, comprising the Eleventh Thirteenth Fifteenth and Sixteenth Iowa Infantry Volunteers, will meet in Ottumwa on September 24 and 25 1894. Officials urge larger attendance with families to share in the fraternal spirit.
In Northwestern Iowa James Land Gain was raised before Fudge Weaver at Elders. George Wiener died after associating with J D Newcomer J Q Adams and A M Gowdly in a 12000 acre land purchase with Wiener funding. Adams and Newcomer sue to obtain title and settlement alleging profits, while defense offers no supportive evidence. The case progresses toward the Supreme Court.
Michael Smith a Hook Island engineer died suddenly at Des Moines and an inquest found arsenic poisoning. His wife and her daughter Cora were arrested. Ida Seaville testified she gave the poison by mistake mistaking arsenic for medicine, then destroyed the poison to hide the error. She now confesses to protect her mother and sister.
A violent storm 12 miles south of Albia caused one death and severe damage. A woman died from injuries, four coal cars toppled, over a dozen houses blown down, and extensive damage to fruit, grain, barns, sheds, and other outbuildings. Heavy rain followed. Lightning contributed further destruction.
Marshalltown photographer Wallace was found dead near Mamie Bluford's grave, a daughter of a leading attorney. He had taken poison. Letters dated May 7 suggest grief over her death and financial troubles drove the act. He was not an accepted suitor and is believed to have been insane.
Far and Near reports the Oskaloosa council set the saloon tax at 1000 dollars. Clinton and Carson show smallpox and scarlet fever cases, with Clinton also mentioning a factory steeving plan. Hamilton passes an ordinance banning billiard halls amid voter petition. Myrtle Breatton, a 14 year old Des Moines child, is described in a penal sentence in a separate note.
The ninth annual field day at Grinnell featured hammering hail and rain interrupting events. Gould medals were awarded as Gray won shot put, Haines triumphed in hop and step, and Clyde led the mile run. Other winners included Arnold in the 120 yard burdie, Culver in bicycle races, Smith in sprints, and Clyde again in the four mile, with Heald and Shirk among seconds.
Northwestern Iowa Teacher Association schedules a three day gathering at Storm Lake starting Thursday evening May 24. The program lists participants and sessions with round trip rail fare of one and one third from towns on the line. tickets available May 21 to 26 and return by May 27 with required certificates. County superintendents get reduced rates. railroad secretary is E Granson.
The Anamost board appoints a committee to aid the county attorney in the murder case of Emunet Seymour. Evidence and motives are under scrutiny as jurors examine a possible confession and the arresting official recaps the suspect’s statements. Disturbing new leads may reveal another party’s possible involvement.
Sheriff McCord of Newton accompanies Miss Grane Helver and Miss Minnie Helver to the asylum. Minnie also becomes insane on arrival. The pair, both school teachers from prominent families, return to Newton for examination by insanity commissioners before further asylum transfer. A separate Iowa crop note reports Sage planning 1,000,000 more corn acres due to spring dryness.
The sixteenth annual contest of the High School Association of towns at Algona crowned Will Galbraith first in oratory with Leo W. Inser second. Nellie Wick won the dramatic class, Neal D. Tomy was second, Herman Hildreth led the humorous class with Jaura Pick second. Pioneer Pass Away in Creston: W. M. Seat, a Creston pioneer, died at his home, noted as a highly influential and prosperous citizen of the community.
W. S. Lewis of Glenwood was appointed as judge of the Wiltcenti District to replace Judea Deemer, who was elevated to a Supreme Court seat by Governor Jackson.
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