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Newspaper

Hull Index

Location

Hull, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1904

Page

6

Dynamite Plot Thwarted Against Czar in St Petersburg Parade

A St Petersburg report says Miss Merezhevsky, daughter of a privy counselor, concealed a bomb on May 10 during the czar’s parade. Police arrested her near the pavilion as authorities prevented an attack. rumors claim her father and others suffer shock amid the scare.

St. Petershurg Breslau Zelting Ste .Petersburg Red Prity Merezhevsky Misk Merozhovsky Workmen's University Cann Nicholas Poltava Aidean Gemet Séthwladell

Texas Trust Case Fire in Anti-Trust Battle

The railroad and express companies sued the Missouri Hasan Texas and Pacific Express in Austin alleging conspiracy to block competition under the state anti trust law. Damages sought total about 200000. Judge Brooks upheld the corporations demurrer and dismissed alleged violations.

Reailronda Expraz Offorney Aurtin Fie Etnie Teaas Misseun, Hasan Texas Pind Pacific Express Iawea Enterity Infa & Conepirac Odhep Exprasa Katz” Systema Fudge Brooks District Court Shieir Demurrer Java

LLINOIS Republicans Hold Baffled Ballot Clash and Adjournment Talk

Fragmented report to the city desk notes Republicans pressing for adjournment talks as Lowden withdraw concerns swirl. A London procession forms to offset the race narrative while Newside court rulings address injuries from play and a Kansas City court upholds a Teent Gieheline sentence.

Springfold Vic London Lowden

Russian Retreat Likely As Kuropatkin Faces Japanese Advance

London reports and Standard dispatches discuss whether General Kuropatkin will retreat or fight near Mukden as Japanese forces threaten the Russian rear. Indecisive news from Harbin to Port Arthur mentions 100000 troops under Kuropatkin and ongoing bombardments. The Chinese welcome Japanese restoration of Antung administration aiding trade resumption.

Swropatkin Newa London Mukden Standard S . Tientaix

Gillespie murder trial testimony shocks Rising Sun

In Rising Sun Indiana Mrs Mary Herritt testified that she heard Elizabeth Gillespie scream and saw her in the yard with torn dress and bound arm while James shouted to leave her. Reporter Ludwig testified that Mrs Arbour said Elizabeths character was not good and that Mica Gillespie was a devil.

Gillespie Rising Sun Ind Mary Herritt Barbeut Elizabeth Gillespie Lizzie Ping James Elizabeth Chores Ludwig Mra.arbour Mica Gillespie

Serenaders Shot in Michigan Farm Shooting Incident

Mixtenn members of a party attacked farmer Robert Robertaso near his home six miles from Serenade, wounding him seriously along with two young women. Police and officers rushed to the scene to investigate the shooting.

Mixtenn Michigan Mich Siateen Cerensde Robert Robertaso Forte Dane Abhinrern Wan Gerlously Wattaded Marble Ain Borland Anonge Kheveral

Ban on lynchings marks new Louisiana governor oath

A large crowd gathered at the state capital in Baton Rouge as Newton C Blanchard was inaugurated governor with Javed Siders as lieutenant governor. Blanchard pledged that teaching would not be permitted if military action could stop it. United States Commissioner Heacock announced that Erde and Diamond would be tried in Washington on forty four counts of conspiring to defraud the U.S. with Benson and Schneider. A mass meeting in Faneuil Hall, Boston, supported reciprocity with Canada, called by Henry M Whitnes and the Boston chamber of commerce after a petition from over 30 000 Massachusetts businessmen.

Louliana Finton Rouge Newton C Blanchard Javed ¥. Siders Canada Fanneil Hall Tasson Mass Henry XN. Whitnes Boston Chamber of Commerce Massachusetts Merifoundlard

Still Removing Mines In Kerr Bay Reports

Admiral Kakoko reports to Tokin that on the 15th torpedo boats continued mine removal in Kerr Bay under fleet bombardment. A river of unrelated fragments follows about bank closures, thefts, a baby tied to a lever, and a drowning with no known cause.

Kakoko Tokin Kerr Bay

Troops Hunt Moros Eye Punishment for Attackers

The article reports Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood leading a force of about 450 officers and men toward the Wand area to punish Moros who attacked American troops on May 9 and killed several officers and soldiers. Dispatches from Gen. command in the Philippines note ongoing expeditions, with some previously reported killed believed alive, and describe Ali’s band as largely quiet and offering assistance as forces move east of Lake Ligtasan through swampy terrain.

Léonard Wood Aineworth Immanding Philippines Ali Piang United States Cottaba Lake Ligtasan

Husbands Starved Out Anti Euchre Crusade in Bayonne

In Bayonne New Jersey the Anti Euchre Society loses steam as the president resigns amid wives resisting curbs on playing. He claims his wife forgot how to cook since his campaign began, reflecting domestic strain and waning support for the reform.

Bayonne N. J Reform Movement

Beauty Must Be Preserved by Odell Veto Action

Gov. Odell vetoes a bill expanding the Niagara Lockport and Qatari Power Company mandate. He cites widespread concern over threats to Niagara Falls beauty and urges the legislature to protect the landscape by preserving existing structures and preventing intrusive developments.

Odell Niagara Falls New York Niagara, Lockport and Qataria Power Company Niagara

Weds Her Coachman in Noted Society Plot

The article reports Wianna, a society figure, secretly marrying her coachman James Wadsworth. The union shocks the elite, with Ravensworth’s 1909 death referenced and his estate valued near £9,000,000. The groom, 28, pledges loyalty to a new life, emphasizing a dramatic social turning point.

Wiana James Wadsworth Earl Ravensworth

Ray He Died for Larre and Other Tragic Incidents

A Virginia man in Big Stone Gap died by suicide over love for Miss Cornelia Hrogkmire and a £100,000 will amid parental opposition. In Michigan, Bert Taylor killed his wife and himself after a quarrel with Henry McCaan at the hotel. Jealousy and threats tied to a governor who faced an insane interrupter at an Indianapolis conference.

Larre Big Stone Gap Wiedward L. Wentz Cornelia Hrogkmire Young Wentz Brookhire Khonte Killa Hiniacit Munising Mich Bert Taylor Himaelf Daylor Avandaft Henry McCaan

Deport Turner upheld by Supreme Court on deportation order

Chief Justice Turler delivers Monday opinion in Washington sustaining New York port immigration authorities action to deport Englishman Turner described as an alleged anarchist. Shanghai report notes Japanese siege of Port Arthur by land and sea.

Turner Turler United States Supreme Court Washington Port of New York Port Arthur Shanghai London Morning Post Etbling

New York Banker Refuses to Answer Questions in Gambling Case

Will Not Tethe? Teese Laewisenn, a New York banker, subpoenaed to testify on gambling knowledge in the city, declined to answer questions from the strict Attorney Ferome in the court of special sessions and was held for contempt of court. Meanwhile reports say the Japanese dispatch boat Miyakow struck in a Tas area, causing twenty two casualties.

Teese Laewisenn New York Ferome Court of Special Sessions Miyakow

Alleged Forger Arrested After Check Fraud Spreads

Homer M. Vorhies was captured in Correctionville by Sheriff Leeper and W. B. Dunlap after a spree of forged checks across about twenty five Iowa and Minnesota banks. He had cashed a $30 note in Des Moines with a forged A. W. Tyler signature, and faces grand jury charges in multiple counties. Vorhies, a 35 year old well dressed speaker, claimed he acted for others.

Leoper W. BE. Dunlap Des Moines Correctionville Homer M. Vorhies Vorhies Iowa Minnesota Century Bank A. W. Tyler Bloomington Dunlap Lingis Iinois State Bankers’ Association Vorbies

Short Change Men Target Shelby County Stores

A Scheme in small towns of Shelby County sees a man paying with a counterfeit or wrong small bill and pressing for change. The buyer distracts the merchant with a larger note while the suspect absconds with the small money, leaving the merchant to suffer the loss.

Boelby Quant Shelby County

Robbers’ Haul Ends With Car Theft and Escape

An outlaw party attempted a break in at 2 Fremont Avenue and targeted a post office but fled empty handed. They stole a handcar from the local depot, headed toward Hedrick, abandoned the vehicle between Highland and Rutledge, then escaped toward Ottumwa.

Dewelsy Fremont Copéral Hedrick Rutledge Ottamwa

Fire destroys business buildings in Chariton area

Fire damage at Chariton destroys debt business buildings and contents worth about 15000. Two men are held on suspicion of arson after thefts linked to the blaze. The fire started near the city hall and spread rapidly before being extinguished with about 2300 spent on efforts.

Incen- Haring Buillines Chariton Insuranes

Farmer Fatally Injured by Stampede in Plymouth County

Fritz Bornhorst a farmer seven miles from TeAfars died Saturday from injuries after a bull charged him as he watered cattle. He suffered crushed ribs and internal injuries in the pasture incident. Nearby Ida Grove reports improving conditions with recent favorable weather aiding planting and farm activity.

Plymouth County Fritz Bornhorst U. S Bernert

Mystic Shriners Return From Za-Ga-Zig Pilgrimage

Shriners from Za-Ga-Zig temple led a pilgrimage with 000 participants crossing the Arabian desert and returning to Sioux City at 3 o'clock Friday morning. Attendees from EL Bahir Cedar Rapids Riad Sioux Falls Kaaba Davenport and Tangier Omaha joined the event and were greeted with warm hospitality in Sioux City.

Sioux ‘City Northwestern Sioux City Des Moines Za-Ga-Zig EL Bahir Temple Cedar Rapids Riad Sioux Falls Kaaba Temple Davenport Tangier ol-Qmaha Rioux City Thair Missouri River Bluffs

Choking Burglar Strikes Clinton Homes In One Night

A lone burglar entered six Clinton residences the same night, grabbing jewelry and small sums of money. He confronted 78 year old Mrs. Isabel Huffman at her home at 2 am, choking her and demanding her purse before she handed over a few dollars.

Clinton Barrier Gang Isabel Huffman

Aged German Pioneer Eberhard Dies by Own Hand

David Eberhard, a Merrill pioneer aged 72, hanged himself in a coal shed behind his home Monday night. His daughter Lise found the body. after removal, signs indicated suicide. He had lived in Galena and Liberty Township before moving to Merrill about ten years ago, grieving the death of his wife a year earlier.

Avid Eberhard David Eberhard Eltisen Merrill Fila Lise Bim Eberhard

Tax dispute over inheritance across Vermont and Iowa

The case centers on a $90,000 estate and $20,000 in advances tied to collateral inheritances. The Vermont-in-hand funds and a bank CD are argued to be taxed by Iowa and Vermont respectively, with executor George A. Oliver of Onawa resisting tax payment while the deceased is P. Whiting of Hanover. The dispute tests state tax authority and cross border probate rules.

Vermont Towa Enat Arent Lei Alia P. Whiting Hanover

Lightning Panic Spooks Funeral Procession at Ute

At Ute during Orlin A Hopkins funeral, a severe thunderstorm unleashed bolts that shattered a telephone pole beside the hearse. The panic split the procession of eighty carriages, horses bolted, couples and children were tossed, drivers shouted, and several people were slightly injured. The hearse narrowly avoided wreck.

Embezzlement Suspect Brought Back for Fraud in Jones County

A Wilson alias FLIL Woods and several other names was returned to Cedar Rapids from Lawrence Iowa by Jones County sheriff for embezzlement involving fraud against many residents. He served as an agent for the Royal Gnim Life Insurance Company while allegedly siphoning funds.

A. Wilson Flil Woods Cedar Rapide Lawrence Ixon Jones County Royal Gnien Life Insurance Company

Requisition for Harry Wilson and forged note case

A requisition in Des Moines cites Tarry Wilkan, agent of the Thayal Union Tnsurance Company at Man tierllo, accused as Lavine forged a note for Sid to obtain commissions. He is under arrest in Lawrence, Kan. Carrier convention selects Sioux City as next venue. two days meet in Waters. City chosen as next meeting site in late proceedings.

Zenna W. John Tes Moines Rorns W. John Muscatine County Inca West Liberty Harry Wilson Des Moines Tarry Wilkan Thayal Union Tnsurance Company Mantierllo Lavine Aflice Sidon Tle Lawrence Kam Sioux City Waters Liews City

Panamanian figures noted in canal era leadership

John F Wallace named chief engineer of the Pan American canal and central rail coach. Thomas W Lawson battles Rockefeller interests with Amalgamated Copper ties. Panamanian leaders Amador and Gudger shown amid canal construction plans under Admiral Walker overseeing site progress.

Locust Plague Threat Prompted Military Action

The article describes Ker facing a locust plague as the government mobilizes an army to control the pest. It notes tactics using trenches to trap and destroy swarms before they advance further, urging rapid action before the insects spread.

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