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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
3
Tom notes progress toward Ultimatum aiming at Miss Millyan as Dick recalls past rejections by her father. He says the father’s refusals have softened with time and less harsh knocks when he calls.
A playful exchange where a shopman offers to send a pound of butter for a lady who declines the help. The humorous banter ends with the shopman insisting he can lighten the burden while the lady refuses.
Mrs Katcher asks about tense wording while Mrs Becker Tes notes a morning passage of an appropriation bill. The fragment hints at a legislative or formal exchange with names suggesting participants in a council or committee session. Dates and places are not present.
An ad promotes a free trial package of Munyon's Paw Paw Pills. It urges readers to write to Professor Munyon at 53d and Jefferson Bio Philadelphia for medical advice and promises confidential care. The copy extols pills as a gentle laxative that stimulates liver and stomach function without weakening the bowels.
The U S Supreme Court ruled that Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison were improperly sentenced to jail for contempt in a local boycott case. The court said civil contempt filings could not impose imprisonment and ordered the jail terms set aside. It directed dismissal of the cases in the local courts and noted fines could still be imposed.
Washington reports Mrs Taft showed marked improvement today though still ill. President Taft returned to Washington this afternoon after briefings and will remain at his wife’s side as doctors assess her condition.
Reported movements describe cattle shipments from Cananea Nogales and Nace into the United States via Nogales port under a treasury concession. Officials note anxious fear of rebels imposing heavy taxes on the export trade.
In Kiev on February 28 the body of Christian boy Yuschinsky was found mutilated in a cave near the Jewish quarter. Authorities dispatched officials to investigate amid rumors of a ritual slaying and looming anti Jewish violence. The post mortem showed multiple fatal wounds and torture before death.
In Yokohama on May 16 the Asiatic fleet guests 600 American sailors join 5 officers for a garden party hosted by Mayor Ara yatta. Officials include Vice Admirals Baltic Ifula and elu with Rear Admirals Hubbard and Murdock responding to welcomes.
London May 1 The German Emperor William Empress Augusta Victoria and Princess Victoria of Prussia arrived with a fanfare greeting in London for a week long visit They were welcomed by King George V Queen Mary and other royals at Victoria station and driven to Buckingham Palace amid crowded streets and ceremonial praise
Growth in postal savings banks is shown by data from the Postmaster General. During April, 48 separate deposits totaled $82,000. In January 6 deposits averaged $61,804. By July, deposits were encouraged to convert into United States bonds in denominations of various sums, issued to each depositor before June 15, with bonds sold or saved as desired and exempt from taxation.
Thilngeipihia Ti-One hosts a milk exhibition next Saturday to demonstrate pure milk’s benefits. Officials claim that one third of illnesses are linked to contaminated milk and stressing responsibility of dealers, transporters, and taxpayers to protect milk from contamination.
Topeka reports the death of Patrick Sherman, renowned plainsman and Indian fighter who served under Sheridan, Custer, Miles, and Sal Y. His career spanned confrontations across the plains from 1801 onward, with numerous encounters with various tribes.
An unidentified man about 65 years old was struck by a Rock Island train near Des Moines Iowa today while walking the tracks just outside the city limits.
President Taft denounced judicial recall at a New York conference on criminal law and procedure. He contrasted British and American judicial power, warned that recalls turn judges into defendants, and urged the public to resist demagoguery and protect judicial independence.
Washington May 16 President Taft formally nominated Henry L. Stimson of New York to be secretary of war and C S Milling-ton of Herkimer New York to be assistant treasurer of the United States at New York.
Washington reporters say Democratic members on the Ways and Means Committee began drafting a revised tariff schedule for wool aimed at ratification by the party. Officials expect a vote within about a week, with a compromise plan to keep wool off the free list disputed by conservatives seeking unanimous approval.
New York banker and car manufacturer Frank W N was brought to a Pennsylvania court on bribery charges. He faced a prior conspiracy charge last week when the jury disagreed.
President Taft and family will remain in Beverly Massachusetts this summer avoiding a midwest retreat. The White House announced the choice over alternative locations amid broad offers from resorts and advertisers seeking the president’s presence.
New York May 1 The Fraternavdarm announced Ebeney T Stimson as secretary of war but he will not assume the new post until next week He plans departure for Washington on Monday after a long trip through Itate Algeria and Tieiland with Iron notes from Pietos in the Tal is.
Hayward Wisconsin May 15 John F Dietz was sentenced to life with hard labor in the state penitentiary at Waupun for the murder of Deputy Oscar Harp during the Camerton dam clash in October last. The jury found Dietz guilty of murder in the first degree while his wife Hattie Dietz and son Leslie Dietz were found not guilty of murder in the first degree. Dietz claimed he faced a lumber trust targeting him and his family, and he argued the state wrongfully pursued him. The courtroom crowd reacted with a mix of solemnity and tension as the verdict was read.
In Reno Nevada a society scene features a prominent divorce case and a fashion of diamonds. The spectacle centers on Sarah Gernharde and a Monopolist display of courtside jewelry. Observers estimate lawns and jewelry value in the high thousands.
Lang defeated Tester by decision after a sixth round stoppage seen as decisive. Sviney X Bow and Lang contested a closely fought bout with Lang touted as the favorite in bets.
New York May 1 Oatmelder Davidson of the Brooch suspended for three days by President Kiana Gue. Wheres avat Lygh of tie N treunie yesterday Hiem and Doyle.
London reports Queen Mary imposes strict dress rules at court and Ascot. Hobble dresses and clinging skirts banned at state functions. face powder limited. elbow length sleeves and uncollared afternoon dresses restricted. large hats forbidden in royal enclosures.
Richmond May 4 The state library building reported a bill will be introduced before the next legislature to replace the Virginia seal’s amazon figure with a more modern maidenly image. Advocates say the current female figure is masculine and not a true child of art and would be reimagined with a modestened attire.
Mrs Hartley, attempting to cross near Niagara Falls, plunged into the river about 35 feet from the brink. Constable Themod Farrington dragged her to shore with a pike pole, but she died at hospital after being found to be in a demented state. A letter found on the riverbank stated she no longer wished to be treated, and later reports placed her in a state hospital after leaving an asylum weeks earlier.
Chicago May 15 A bizarre hospital tale about a supposed body sale during a prank fell apart when the alleged victim denied being dead The hospital owner says Charles Kittrick an invalid had offered to sell his body for $7 The supposed obituary notices then appeared but Kittrick contradicted the claim and vowed to curb the press agent's actions Also included are brief notes of a graft trial in Pittsburgh and a schooner wreck off St Andrews Beach with Standard Oil cargo connected details
London May 1 At a meeting of the British Iron and Steel Institute Gray received the Carnegie scholarship award, presented in the presence of officials including M. Idesticy and others from Colaradir.
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