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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
2
A sprawling excerpt covers fur trade tales in New York and Wayne County, Argentina population and exports growth, criminology projects, charitable plans, railway feats, and various economic snippets. It mentions fur shipments, animal kills by a locomotive, poultry farming in India, timber reserves, and Tokyo infection surveys.
Judge W R Steen filed instructions to the receiver for the Atlantic Western & Southern railway. Tedward Marlan, of the Iowa Trust & Savings bank, is the likely local appointee. President Rattenberg continues efforts to save the road with 360000 in notes raised.
J F Ryan seeks 25000 damages claiming a hotel drain tile emptied into the river and a nearby seepage trap caused his wife and daughter to die. The 1901 installation and subsequent overflow allegedly made the creek deadly at low water, and Ryan alleges the deaths were caused by this condition.
May 23 report tells how Martin Dolan, a famous Waterloo newsboy and vendor at the ball park, leaped into a mill race to rescue his fox terrier puppy over a stone wall. Passersby pulled him from the water as cramps set in. both man and dog survived.
Davenport Iowa May 2 Judge Lotz warned he would dismiss the jury today if they did not reach a verdict in the vandenburk case. The jury spent all Saturday night and Sunday at the caren, unable to agree.
Alvin Pietch ar, under indictment, has his wife located in a distant town. Sheri Wiinen is trusted to oversee watch on Fletcher. Governor Carroll may be asked to approve true requisition papers as authorities pursue the Axixa Tawe case and Ting Che ose sgainet Pleteter.
Mrs J Hirtler of Tees Manned and Mrs BE Brenton of Ballas Cena Ier will attend the Fortnightly club banquet in Ajfon. Mrs BE Brenton visiting at Mrs AL Lincoln’s home also plans to attend. Mr JFR Carroll of Champted Machinery Co visits at Pl OH Thompson.
Washington May 1 Postmaster General Hitchcock designates poster officers to establish postal earnings banks in the territory along the Missouri river to Colfax Holdrege and Read A 0. They can be established at the rate of per week hereafter.
Storm Lake Iowa May 29 The editorial board of the United States Presbytery plans to place Buena Vista College on a solid financial footing by creating a $200 endowment fund and clearing debts. Trustees aim to raise $3,400 to retire indebtedness with Andrew Carnegie promising support if the fund reaches the objective by October 1, 1914.
Miapletin city council weighs oiling about 14 blocks to curb nuisance and improve business district. Officials note a water sprinkler or oiling street surfaces may be cheaper to address traffic and cleanliness near the town’s entrances.
A brief Chicago fire incident prompts rapid response from firefighters. The fragment mentions names Chievigo and Alwar and notes Ne vnowse and line references, but details are unclear.
Fragmentary text appears to mention Farid St Me Ty Tee vead and a sequence of garbled phrases. No clear event, person, or organization is discernible for a coherent summary.
Des Moines May 22 a new question in the express rate case could drop it from court allowing the attorney general and railroad commission to enforce reduced rates. Judge McPherson learned the supreme court reversed him in a Kansas City case over federal injunctive orders and tri judge panels.
Arion Iowa May 22 A kiss on the back porch led to George Ransom breaking a leg after backing off a porch while declining another kiss. The incident followed a long marriage marked by affectionate boasts from Mrs. Ransom about never missing a kiss.
Mrs. Mur died yesterday at age 19 in a remote locale. The article notes she lived with an old neighbor at the time and had no relatives in the country. The text is fragmentary with unclear names and dates.
The Joseph Howard family in Howard County reports a pardon for the convict Joseph Howard after he averted disaster at Anamora reformatory by shutting off an overheated boiler. He was released recently.
Davenport Iowa May 22 the state closed its case in the Brandenburg murder trial and the judge gave final instructions before sending the matter to the jury. Brandenburg alleged to have traveled from Omaha to kill Klaus Muenter to stop abuse of Mrs Muenter Brandenburg's mother.
May 22 report from Des Moines states Nyland and Andrew Dhirlamd of Norfolk Neb filed suit against Kerrick, a Des Moines contractor, seeking damages of 21934 alleging property damage caused by dynamite used by the defendant contractor.
Joes Motes Ta Maa st field hospital corps organized at national airport at night Captain Thomas Dubley Teer Moines state elects candidate for commander
In Pinnerren Tasmania reports describe a case of criminal carelessness involving contractors who left dynamite caps accessible to children. The incident resulted in injuries to a person named Yona cenmyarden and others, with limited readable details due to damaged text.
Fragmentary text suggests a royal departure from England involving the emperor and family with unclear details. Possible visit implications and public interest noted amid uncertain wording.
In Jefferson Iowa a murder case centers on Frank Robington indicted for first degree killing James W Busby. A French Canadian Frank Galaise identified as another bandit has been sent to Iowa City for dissection. Harry Scanlon once housed in Stillwater and Stone Mountain penitentiaries linked to the case. A Des Moines woman Miss Huff visits the jail claiming romance with Robinton.
Des Moines Iowa May 20 A man named A F Miller from Swanda was convicted in federal court of bottling whisky to a mule and the mule died after drinking a quart Miller testified he never sold whisky and used it only to revive a mule that suddenly failed. The U S attorney pressed Miller on whether the mule drank all the whisky and Miller admitted it. The exchange shaded Miller's credibility.
Cedar Rapids Iowa May 20 4 booster meeting is planned for Friday May 26 under the auspices of the Cedar Rapids Commercial club with hopes that Governor Carroll will attend and speak. The drive aims to push the transcontinental highway from Corwall Bhiffe to Cishion via Denlaon Jefferson Boone Marehelltown Cedar Rapida Mt. Vernon and Lowden. A mapping car with President M Hie Pinger Malcolm McKinnon and I E Clarking will depart Conner Bluffs Monday morning and reach Cedar Rapids Friday morning to publish a map and route book along with other road information for the state.
The parole board to the governor declined parole for L. J. T. Jernagel of Story county who is serving three years for embezzlement. Action on the Vantassel case was postponed. The dairy department reports strong collections as state treasurer ages the tax. Commissioner Barney notes daily intake of applications for milk tester licenses with thousands set for June 1 readiness.
Surprise ripple through Danes circle as Senator Bruce wed Miss Vonlevy of Chicago. Family and banker associates knew nothing until the Veiled Depotnews announced it. The senator’s son Clarence Trace runs the local business and shared the astonishment. The bridegroom was here a week ago for a ceremonial departure.
The court, presided by Judge Clyde, imposes three sentences in the assault and murder case involving Virgil Cray and Dat Taceriah Wallanpe sun. Details include penalties for related charges and the involved defendants, with the court ordering specific terms in penitentiaries.
A criminal operation attempted to pass forged checks at the city bank, with two checks drawn on different accounts. The case names several suspects and outlines alleged actions, including the use of doctored instruments and subsequent attempts to conceal the fraud. Authorities pursue charges and trace the transactions to the implicated individuals.
Marshalltong May 14. Irene Thomas of Albion is named as a survivor of the Spirit Lake Indian outbreak. Her account recalls the March 26 siege at the Thomas cabin where seven people were killed and two children perished later on the return to Fort Dodge. The article lists other victims and describes the flight by ox team 100 miles to safety.
At the December 1929 term of the district court in Ida County a right of way accident trial drew interest. A motorcycle rider collided with a team pulling a wagon injuring a man who later died. The jury found for the defendant, but a new trial was granted after the plaintiff sought relief alleging trial errors.
Logan officials report Deputy Sheriff Millman stopped A. J. Shadden after a threat to his wife. Shadden, under the influence, traveled to Omaha and returned armed, then confronted the home where his wife resided, but intervention prevented violence.
OWA Bankers Group 3 from Webster City Iowa and 12 neighboring counties plan a May 25 gathering. A banquet at the armory will follow the afternoon session with speakers including Professor J M Kelley and MLTL Ifeally among others.
Unclear OCR text describes an Educational Board inquiry into an entity or person named Four Olden. Mentions meetings, investigations, and official proceedings but lacks clear dates, places, or concrete outcomes. Reading quality limits precise details.
In Sac City Iowa on May 19 a rural boy turns to harvesting pocket gophers for a state bounty. The figure 10 cents per gopher has created a small, early Fourth of July income as Willie Baxter reports catching 402 pocket gophers in Bac County this season. A local trick uses a dog to force the gopher to surface, then a trap earns 20 cents per critter.
Richard Fritz of Sabula faced arrest after a failed attempt to shoot his daughter. The marshal and mayor confronted him in the street as he stood with a loaded shotgun and a pistol in his pocket. He cooled and was jailed to await trial.
The state board of Health and Rock Island officials debated who should care for a man found living in a box car near Newton. The case centers on alleged importation of a plague with cheap labor and the responsibility of the park road company for the man’s welfare and the conditions of the camp.
In Des Moines Rev. William J. Homan of Saint Louis travels to attend a Methodist brotherhood ceremony at First Methodist Episcopal Church. He warns that present day evangelism led by “Rily” Sunday yields poor results, causing moral decay and community distraction, urging a means and religion movement as a lasting solution.
NORTHWEST DEATHS MANSON, TA.-A. 1d Tinraton Agent 24 years died in a Chicago hospital from the relays of an operation. Interment will be in Alta under the Manente order of Quest place where he belonged. Naskey, a leading merchant of SMansoan. ELDORA TAK-J. Vr. Smith of this city died at his home Wednesday at age 7. He helped in FRGR a pioneer merchant. Mr Smith survived by his wife Roxie, son Wrank Smith, two daughters Mrs Anna Melson and Mrs TL 05 Hadley.
civra cass of Brookinn Indiana hosts a wedding gathering for ta morse sel eder of Cushing with guests from nearby towns. the event notes a large reception at their home and mentions several attendees and the celebratory toasts.
Uncertain report describes a baseball magnate in serious condition following an event at Toeik ground. The narrative mentions hospital care and possible recovery steps but lacks clear names or specifics due to damaged text.
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