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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
7
The article profiles Shattle, a shoe shiner who works daily among office buildings and stores. He lives modestly, has about $1000 in cash, invests in real estate, and avoids speculation. Married, his wife hosts frequent gatherings in a home described as comfortable and lively.
A health note from Youth's Companion explains heart function and the dangers of overexertion. It describes how the heart pumps blood, the impact of strong emotions on its flow, and the risks of fatigue or injury. It warns adults over 40 to avoid extreme strain and recommends steady walking as safe exercise.
A government aimed to dissolve a major corporation after months of hearings and testim ony. The court ruling represents a significant win for government authorities following extensive legal proceedings and evidence gathered over a lengthy period.
President elect William Howard Taft faces critics in a Dayton letter defending his religious beliefs. The missive argues religion should not intrude into politics and stresses honest living as the qualification for public duty. It also mentions a large societal revenue figure and calls for unity in the nation.
Edward M. Morgan, postmaster in New York City, was wounded in the abdomen while leaving his home on Monday morning. A stenographer, Mackey, shot him then killed herself after a dispute about mail tampering and a light in the corridor. Miss Dorothey Morgan, the postmaster’s daughter, witnessed the事件.
Investigators from the Marine Hospital Service identify a healthy appearing dairy milker in Georgetown as the source of a significant typhoid fever outbreak traced through milk. Surgeon General Wreian notes a new insight that a notable portion of recovered cases become long term carriers even while asymptomatic.
The Rev Herbert Johngan of Waren Avenue Baptist Church in Boston publicly stated he will refuse to marry persons with consumption or any hereditary or communicable disease if he has knowledge of the facts. He will marry only the innocent party, opposing mixed marriages in difficult cases. The stance argues a man should be ready to earn a fair living before taking on family responsibility.
Market reports note firmer bidding and lingering caution as wholesale trade weakens in key sectors. Deliveries of commodities rise slightly while retail orders improve. Chicago Steam raids recover, and bank clearings reach 220.34 million, up about 1A percent vs 1907.
A New York section notes improving weather aiding trade in some regions while cotton harvest issues persist in the South. Manufacturing shows growth in demand, more orders, and expanded capacity with materials and runs increasing ahead of fall and spring. Canada and UK business failures are reported alongside commercial outlook.
A fragmented price list shows Hogs and Cattle values across multiple markets including St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee and New York. Prices vary by grade and weight with wheat No 2 ranging around 51 to 104 per bushel and corn No 2 mixed around 50 to 60 cents per bushel.
Pawnbrokers of Grand Parks oppose a city ordinance requiring a daily report from pawnbrokers to police. They seek to repeal the measure comparing it with Minneapolis and Fatco proposals. They fear burdens on legitimate customers who prefer not to involve third parties.
President Roosevelt plans a sweeping message to Congress outlining unresolved demands. He targets reforms including antitrust, interstate commerce supervision, tariff shifts, taxation questions, and federal enforcement over railroads and water powers. He may seek District of Columbia child labor and naval expansion while deferring tariff revision.
Disjointed notes report a crime raid in Kentucky and drug issues involving Philadelphia students. Mentions Joseph John Batten of the Post Office Department retiring after fifty five years of service in Trenkiya. Also notes the American mining congress session in Tittsbury and James McKenny’s fiftieth anniversary in Wirth indon with flowers.
The first Cuban president Palma, who led the republic from 1902, died on a Wednesday afternoon. He faced opposition over his aims and was blamed for ambition, with Cuba's political turmoil following U.S. intervention. He retired to his estate on the Canto River to end his days in quiet seclusion.
President Charles W. Flot resigns at age 74 after decades shaping Harvard. Eliot, a Harvard luminary known as the reformer of curricula and the educator behind new study methods, redefined the university. He led curricular changes that broke old traditions and expanded liberal arts.
The Swiss State Council backs an affitration treaty with the United States. A Turkish steamship struck a ferryboat near Smyrna with 140 drowned. Melbourne buyers walk out over payment terms delaying the stock exchange opening. In Pekin reform tensions rise as Jara resists Tibetan policy. Max Sauther defeated Jimimy Potts in boxing in 60 minutes and 2 seconds. Castaways from the Acro reach Suval Fiji islands aboard Manuka with one new birth announced aboard. Seventeen suffragettes remain in custody after a Commons dispute. Mary Leigh receives a separate sentence for earlier acts.
Confessions and arrests surface in the Night Riders case near Reel Foot Lake. Tom Johnson, Garret Johnson, Will Watson, and James F. Carpenter face charges or are at large as Governor Patterson coordinates state troops to quell the gang. Authorities plan cross state action with Mississippi, Arkansas, and Kentucky to eradicate the organization.
A garbled telegraph roundup reports Yasmanians using dead sharks and barracotta as fertilizer. Vague notes mention President Diaz and a Mexican access issue, a maritime incident near Manion Island, and the rescue of a person named Marvin in unclear terms.
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