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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
3
Des Moines reports four killed at the Pranschmidt farm near Quincy Illinois. Investigators pursue a single suspect, with rewards offered by county and state authorities. Officers describe brutal, headless remains and mutilation, while hounds track a possible intruder.
Sofia reports the Bulgarian government proclaims a mobilization amid fears of Turkish troop concentrations near Adrianople and along the frontier. In Athens officials say Turkey is mobilizing 100000 men for six weeks of training and redeploying forces from Thrace, Salonika, Smyrna. London notes Samos hostilities have ceased per Glapatch dispatches from Constantinople.
El Paso Oct 1 Senator A RR Pall denied that he and Senator William A Smith decided to recommend intervention. He said no preliminary report would be made until the committee’s ultimate findings are announced. Smith is in California while Pall continues the Mexico inquiry.
Galesburg Illinois October 1 Joseph Costa O C B D longtime head of the Roman Catholic parish resigns due to age and ill health. Father George Doubleday of Cor Jesu Christi school named successor by Bishop Dunne of Peoria and the Order of Charity Italy. Costa to celebrate his 90th birthday on October 18.
In Charleston on October 1 19 11 miners north of the Kanawha river were urged to surrender arms but leaders from Boomer advised retaining them. The meeting involved about 1400 miners and included Mother Jones among the participants.
Lawrence Mass October 1 The 24 hour strike by the Industrial Workers of the World failed to affect Lawrence textile mills with only about seven thousand workers staying away Rioting and arrests followed as pickets clashed with employers a fireman protected his daughter and a crowd attacked workers Police later dispersed rioters and wounded several persons including a man knocked from a street car Officials planned further action upon the arrival of Will Gi Haywood from Chicago.
Chicago dancing masters announced a campaign to suppress ragtime music in and around the city. They blame improper music for vulgar dances and declare they will end such performances in respectable halls.
Michael Cooper a sailor who had been robbed earlier today stabbed David Weathers a clerk at the Northwestern railroad station. Weathers died within two minutes as Cooper claimed Weathers robbed him. Police arrested Cooper who insisted the clerk was the robber.
In Belfast Sept 30 thousands of Ulster Orangemen gathered for the signing of a covenant vowing to use all means to defeat home rule and reject Irish parliamentary authority amid a highly charged religious and political rally. The event featured cross-denominational clergy and a semi military display. Leaders Carson and Smith were greeted with cheers as the crowd asserted Protestant unity against Catholic ascendancy.
Belfast crowd of 3000 from industry, commerce, civil and religious groups closes an anti home rule meeting with anthem as Ulster Unionists pledge to oppose home rule. The Weekly Quillock claims one third of British Army officers are Irish and considering resignations to lead Ulster in arms. Lord Londonderry emphasizes Ulster’s resolve and covenant support amid Asquith and Redmond criticism.
New York Sept 30 a letter to John Ernest Warren secretary of the American Dramatists Association reports Nat C Goodwin the comedian is likely finished with acting due to paralysis in the lower body from a California incident.
New York reports six women were arrested for gambling after a raid on a hairdressers shop where they played poker with Albert Treblitz the proprietor. They were held on $1000 bail for examination on October 2. two men were detained but released. One woman showed £937, another £101, a third 22 cents. Friends offered to post bail. the district court fined each one cent. In Chicago seven men arrested in a separate raid pleaded to avoid fines, Judge Wells remarking they were habitual offenders.
A Paris Vicomtse notes American wives are intelligent and generous yet boast about steering husbands. She cites examples: guiding shopping trips, managing households, and supervising clothing, while socializing less with photographers.
Charles W. McLaughlin of Portland sues in Indianapolis seeking immediate appointment of a receiver for the Bankers Life Association and Bankers Life Company and possession of 15 million in assets. He accuses officers and directors of conspiracy to divert funds and alter premium policies across 22 states.
In Seol Korea 123 Korean prisoners were sentenced for conspiring against Governor General Count Terauchi. Baron Yun Chi Ho a former cabinet minister received a long term while others faced various punishments. nine were released. The trial drew global notice by naming American missionaries including Bishop Merriman Harris. The court began June 28 with confessions later retracted claiming torture.
Kansas City reports Armour’s September wheat business as large as expected with more than 3,000,000 bushels delivered on contracts and about 1,000,000 bushels settled without delivery. Open interest remains to be closed as the month progresses.
Washington September 30 with a maximum complement of about 52,000 men the navy finds it hard to keep full strength. Congress approved an increase of 4,000 enlisted, to be reached by year end, but a shortage of roughly 6,100 men remains including the acreage recently allowed.
In Augusta Georgia martial law was declared after disorder left two killed and one wounded as state militiamen guarded the street railway yard where workers were on strike. Five companies of guards arrived, with Col O Leary and Adjutant General O Bear taking charge, amid reports of a line near the power plant and attempts to blow the plant.
New York September 30 Alis Daniel Sickles wife of the aged Civil War veteran declared reconcilation with him impossible but later withdrew threats to evict or take legal action. She had transferred a $40,000 mortgage and a $4,000 judgment into her name though she said she would protect him and did not wish to disturb him.
Alice Murphy, 19, from Steger, arrived in Chicago seeking a hat feather and independence. In Municipal Court Judge Wells ordered her discharged after bailiffs and detectives paid to send her home. She testified she was poor and ran away after a quarrel with her husband over a feather.
New York Sept 30 counsel for Waters Pierce OilCo says both spirit and letter of the Standard Oil dissolution decree are being violated. Racine Wis Sept 30 sheriff and deputies resuce George Morton a tramp molder from mob intent after alleged attack on 13 year old Edward Welch.
Surgeon General Rupert Blue is asked to isolate the family of Antonio Volcano in Spokane, Washington, where two members are afflicted with leprosy. The move aims to prevent further spread of the disease as public health officials respond to the situation reported on September 30.
New York reports the so called gentleman burglar George Wilson escaped from the Tombs in summer and was recaptured in Atlantic City. He wooed heiress Alice Price, hosted dinners, and then robbed her of jewelry and diamonds. Police then traced him as the man behind the sensational theft.
Cleveland, Sept 30. Three Chicago men tied to James H and R Thomas MacNicholas in a mail fraud scheme selling million dollars in mining stock in Cleveland and northern Ohio may be arrested. Local Clevelanders linked to the promoters are to be questioned. George T Bigens of Elyria says he investigated for clients and sunk 20000 in stock and will prosecute all connected.
Allegations of collusion between city officials and resort keepers were presented to the September grand jury in a county wide vice investigation. Prominent police officials were named by witnesses who testified at the inquiry opening. Witnesses allege resort keepers paid protective money to police across the city and county.
South Bend Indiana September 30 United States postal authorities began searching for the author of threatening letters sent to St Bavo's church. The note threatened Bishop H J Alerding of Fort Wayne and eight Mishawaka residents amid a flood of mailed threats directed at church members.
Paris reports France plans a new aerial arm for war. The government has ordered four large nonrigid dirigibles to augment the existing aeroplane fleet, forming a swift, armed air squadron for defense and offense.
Lyons Sept 30 Baroness de Laroche a noted aviatrice was desperately injured in an automobile collision near Belleville Sur Harne last evening. Charles Yosaln an aviator was killed in the same incident.
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