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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1894
Page
10
The Treasury solicitor claimed counties can issue bonds and use them as currency, sparking Georgia optimism. Secretary Carlisle countered that counties are corporations and barred from issuing currency under federal tax law, reversing Reeves findings.
Minneapolis special reports secret dispatches from Petersburg suggesting the Czar’s illness may be caused by foul play. German traveler Gen FLI Schmidt received garbled papers claiming conspiratorial handwriting and sympathetic ink as part of a hoax to influence European politics.
The superintendent W. le P Connell proposes using convicts next year for railroad building and land farming. He urges purchasing a farm to house the convicts and supply bread and meat while they work, with the completed road generating revenue for the state. The proposed route runs west from Little Book through Fearneyville, Boonville, and toward Irisce south of Fartsurith.
London special reports that Germany will not intervene in Chinese Japanese troubles but will cooperate on protecting European interests in China. A German naval commander in Chinese waters has authorization to dispatch marines to Ye kin to safeguard treaty protection. Any trouble could be checked by a small European force, with significant moral impact.
King Alexander of Servia arrived and met Emperor Francis Joseph at Joeyat Castle. The reception included Dr Wekerla and other ministers and dignitaries from Servia and Hungary.
The Emperor arrived at Kronberg via the mountains for a single visit to Empress Frederick. He was greeted at the railway station by officials as part of the royal itinerary through the region.
London dispatch notes Abuators firm bought Hatd rifles from Belgium for export to China amid tensions. Omaha report says U.S. Circuit Judge Woolsey rules receivers cannot cut salaries of employees at a local firm. Fire destroys business portion of a county town. Chicago dispatch mentions a judge's ruling in a cage affair.
Mayor Stassen and Joliet officials faced contempt charges for tearing up Santa Fe railroad tracks. The court ruled the city council had no right to remove tracks by force and freed officials from contempt. Judge Gross urged a court-led resolution and suggested talks between receivers and city officials to settle the dispute.
Dun's Weekly Trade Review notes uneven gains with better demand in some industries but stalls in others. Lower prices for farm staples and wage cuts curb consumption while political uncertainty slows activity. Government crop reports influence sentiment, with wheat seen strong only if yields exceed expectations. corn shows resilience amid easing receipts and tepid exports.
U S marshals track forged Chinese certificates from El Paso to Chicago. Deputies arrest two Chinese men on illegal residence charges after a forgery is exposed. Printing traced to Las Cruces New Mexico by a Mexican printer paid by Sam West, with certificates mailed to Chicago. Investigators warn a nationwide forgery gang operates across regions.
Rescue teams in Minnesota recovered three bodies after a large forest fire. One body was identified by a ring and is believed to be Wall iam Murray, brother-in-law of a local climber. Two others named Ivans and White were found among thirteen victims, with heat dissolving remains in the hot area.
A dispatch notes Prince Dismarek has relapsed and Dr Schweininger is summoned. Berlin offers no mediation details as Germany reportedly seeks peace with Japan. Also reported is the death of Sing Sing Warden Charles W. Duston in New York.
At the Beattyville Fair in Kentucky a mob hanged Oscar Morton after a feud with Sheriff Simms escalated. Morton shot Sheriff Simms near the fair entrance and was dragged to a bridge where he jumped, breaking his neck, and was fired on as his body dangled. This marks the eighth lynching in central Kentucky in three months.
Washington reports that abrogation of the US Brazil reciprocity treaty may trigger suits seeking to recover duties paid on Brazilian imports from August 27 to January 1. Individual importers plan to challenge Congress’s authority to pay for treaty-violating law, arguing Brazil benefits were guaranteed until January 1 and may be clawed back.
Distorted report notes the United States declines intervention in the China Japan war while a Quad alliance invites action. Other items include Portuguese tensions at Leurenae Marquez, anarchist threats to Paris officials, Wyoming mine outlook, Louisville bridge rebuilt, prayers for a diplomat’s recovery, and a damaged Blair and Tallerd warehouse in Lebanon Wyoming with whiskey losses.
The report notes an Iowa case where MarcHam of Clinton faces authority questions over fee retention at the clerk of court office. The Board of Supervisors ordered repayment of 2612.25 to the county and barred salary warrants until settled. Also covered are the Anno Wiese monument fund success and a new clue in the Wiese death case involving a purse found near Green Mountain depot.
Frank Argyle chief promoter of the Kiar Cave Mining Company faced arrest for embezzlement. He led operations to acquire Blue Spring mining property in Tennessee but diverted funds for personal use, triggering growing demands for accounting and a probe into misappropriation.
Thompaon, longtime Davenport resident and former president of the First National Bank, was relieved of his duties amid a panic that strained his mind. His estate’s final liabilities exceed assets, and the handling is challenged by the crisis.
A domestic worker, Alice Gender, employed by Warren Meanahan, was fatally burned while trying to light a clogged stove. Oil on her hands and floor ignited, causing an explosion when a match was struck. She suffered severe burns and died the next morning.
In Fort Dodge Jack Hellen pleaded guilty to murder after a sensational court appearance. The victim was found west of town last spring in a worksite area. Hellen, described as hard faced, showed indifference at the preliminary trial. The deceased had a brother in Cherneamlasen, Fulton.
A composite report lists multiple incidents including FHED Moutey’s fatal wagon accident near Sheny, Mount Ayr deaths of T J Ireland’s wife and a warrant case against HALLEN for embezzlement, and a string of court actions in Des Moines and surrounding counties. Also noted are a Look Island wreck with four dead trainmen and a major Grange meeting in Des Moines with officers elected.
A blaze in Adel destroyed the opera house and many nearby structures including Bailey's general store, Rowe Beck grocers, Pice's bakery, Boland's store and residence, and others. Losses total about 100000 dollars. Officials blame two intoxicated youths who started the fire in a hay loft.
The Sioux City prosecution targets Wagdbury County board of supervisors with nine four charges. F M Perris E C Peters and N Desparais filed information accusing Huntington Strange and Epps of obtaining money by false pretences and misconduct in office. Bonds set at 50 each. Additional warrants expected for Jer min and Alohlur ex supervisors and Evington acting attorney.
A former county official Baume remains missing as embezzlement charges loom. Reports place Baum in southern Missouri with an affidavit claiming settlement. Akron waterworks tax vote passes to fund a 25 000 system. Grave tampering at Donnellson prompts police search. Manslaughter charges against Prof Arnold in Bellevue. Well incident injures Henry Ledge. Fort Dodge prison sentence for Jack Hallon. Fire devastates Rand Looms Bar Company yards. loss estimated at 310,000.
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