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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1898
Page
2
The Hull Index Hall in Sioux County serves as the official newspaper for the region, reporting local government actions, community notices, and regional events with a focus on local governance, school updates, and civic announcements.
The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the government, holding the Joint Traffic Association railroad cartel against the railroads and within the Sherman and Interstate Commerce laws. The 3895 formed group aimed to establish uniform rates, denying competitive abuses and discrimination, with opinion by Chief Justice Fuller and four Justices in agreement and three dissents. Justice McKenna did not participate.
In Tennesse, soldiers from Company J of the volunteer infantry clashed with local police after a colored soldier threatened a crowd. A white officer named Charles Eagles was wounded, and Moseley received minor injuries. Alley was jailed. General Gasnton ordered a strong guard to restore order.
The Supreme Court ruled that the exchange did not violate the anti trust law as alleged. Justice Farion disagreed, writing that the camps and rings among syndicates could centralize commerce and control vital staples if extended.
General Merritt is married to Laura Williams of Chicago. The article notes Merritt, in command at Manila, was married in Washington. It reports Naval actions at Guantanamo and Hobson seeking funds for the Vizcaya recovery. Cuban independence manifestos in Cienfuegos are published with government sanction and many signatures.
Report from Sunrise City Alaska confirms nine men drowned at a small shore on Cook Inlet last September. The German bark Satishieetion was sunk in North Sea actions. captain wife and crew of nine lost. John Lanclair Thomas, Chicago contractor, files bankruptcy liabilities of $500 000 in U S district court. attorney says no assets to creditors.
An elderly sailor named John J Dialogue, age four, a senior figure aboard the vessel, died after a quiet illness. The ship’s crew and officers expressed condolences as tributes were offered to his decades of service and leadership.
The annual mint report shows the United States gold production near 37.8 million dollars for 1807 with world totals rising and South Africa, Australasia, and Russia posting gains. US silver output reaches 53.86 million fine ounces while Mexico climbs to 63.91 million.
Reports from the American evacuation commission say the seas are not yet safe for large troop movements to Cuba. December 4 is likely for further troop redeployments as Spanish officials push to complete island evacuation. General Wade notes Spanish officers offer discharges and back pay to remain in service, but neural health concerns delay completion.
A paddleboat accident on Lake Michigan resulted in the drowning of three men after a buoyant craft capsized and sank five miles off the coast. Rescue crews recovered one body, while others were lost at sea as ballast and flotation failed.
Fragmented court report shows multiple defendants including a man named Tev Kagheh of Tereysine and a Mrs. Fra alleged bigamist with wives listed at Neosho Missouri Jerseyville and other towns. The article notes sentences and appeals processes in a United States agency case from September, with references to the Dah and local officials.
Fragmented wires recount a dismissal of Acting Assistant Surgeon Tabor by order of the secretary of war after testimony before a commission. The piece mentions Merrill Lighting and Hallway Company fire damages, legal notices, and Proctor re-elected senator amid Vermont politics.
The Weekly Review reports growing world trade pressures from European finance seeking to move gold amid unsettled exchanges. England France and Germany are key players as they push cash flows while business remains strong despite financial tensions. Domestic grain and staple foods demand rises and wool and steel show mixed signals amid uneven production and pending industry outcomes.
Superintendent Lukens posted bond Friday in Virden and was released. Warrants issued for Chicago-Virden Coal Company president G. Loucks and secretary W. York. Deputy Webster sought service in Chicago. Several shots fired and confusion followed the incident as authorities pursued warrants and investigated possible ties to labor unrest and postal service disruptions.
Fragmented report describes military and civilian casualties across multiple locales including Calumet Michigan and Montgomery Alabama. It mentions ship movements, a rock strike death in Illinois, a mayoral case in Urbana, and a premature mortar incident in Kentucky.
The dispatch from Marchand fails to note Gen. Kitchener's arrival at Fashoda. It details the expedition route, occupied places, flag raising, and treaties with tribes, and mentions clashes with the Dervishes. Reported omissions are attributed to an incomplete Marehanad report and Captain Baralier's verbal briefing.
Senator Teller denounces the Colorado Supreme Court decision awarding the silver Republican name and emblem to the Broad anti-Teller faction. He predicts the fusion ticket will win, calling the court ruling indefensible and a fraud on the voter, and asserts the silver Republicans will vote for fusion to secure a great majority.
Col W J Bryan of the Third Nebraska was excused from further testimony before the investigating commission in Jacksonville Fin. He asked to be excused and stated he would not testify further. The commission adjourned after his request as a procedural matter.
An ovendig report from Paria and others notes Captain Dreyfus is already confined in the fort at Mant Waueviga. The article states the lie was secretly lighted, hinting at covert actions surrounding the imprisonment and its secrecy.
Readable fragments show barley and oats pricing, wheat futures, sheep and cattle notes, with various figures and lots listed. Mentions of potatoes and hogs appear amid scattered numbers. content is partial and unsorted but reflects a general market summary from a farm or auction page.
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met at Council Bluffs. Nominations were made for grand officers including Grand Master I. Melntine Osceola Deputy Grand Master N Jasper Jones Shelby and several grand wardens secretaries and treasurers. A vote on location for the Orphans Home was postponed amid contention. a three member committee would study claims and report next session. Next year’s grand lodge to convene in Waterloo. Rebekah state assembly elected officers Blanche Quigley McCrewe president and other officers including vice president Mrs Axis Terer and treasurer Miss Ida Win Thorn.
Pecaras Ue and his wife allegedly transported Morgilaisse to pack pilcmta sloop. Folin Stadler, a soldier accused of murdering, turned himself in at police quarters in Dex AMuiges. He is confined in county jail with his attorney declining comment. Stadler claims he and his wife will face the morphing Ce and deny guilt while seeking legal relief.
A Mary K Bennet led group aboard the Mary K Bennet near Alisnauri encountered eight feet of water and a fall. No deaths reported though Parker and a few friends were injured. The expedition was described as pleasure and artistic observation led by Wallare the Divaha artist.
An elderly and wealthy teacher named Chales Hussell fell ill after consuming beer from a barrel found in a tavern. His condition worsened as a diaranged sequence of events followed, with doctors suspecting poison in the beverage. The incident centers on a male worker who aided his stricken state.
A young man near Cadar Rapids fell from a Millowankee railway bridge while intoxicated, feared foul play initially but later deemed accidental. Reports of typhoid fever deaths, prosecutions, and drug contract awards accompany concerns over bandit activity in Webster County. A trial witness recounts a sensational killing in Mannie Pleasant as crowds listen.
Harry Howard, the bergar captured at Atlantic, is said to have robbed stores in Dunafurs. Two suspicions of an attack preceded capture.
The Supreme Court upholds a federal ruling awarding J Kennedy Tod & Co New York 31 060 000 in Sioux City wire road stock and 2 340 000 in first mortgage bonds of the Sioux City ONeill and Western Railway. The Credits Commutation Company loses its claim to the assets and may redeem by paying Todds Co 31 590 000 plus interest totaling about 2 000 000.
Des Moines coroner jury weighs whether Mrs Jennie Stadle died accidentally or by foul play after a four day fast and morphine in a moving ambulance with testimony from J H Swisher. The case follows her recent marriage to Joseph Stadle, a Civil War veteran, amid conflicting accounts and missing witnesses.
Grant Jordan resigned as secretary of the state board of control effective October 15 after stepping down October 3. T A Wilkinson elected to fill vacancy, Forrest Treat chosen chief accountant to replace Wilkinson. Treat previously assistant accountant. Fort Dodge street railway trial run completed in storm. line to extend five miles east. Banker Fields indicted for fraud involving a bank collapse. Northbound passenger train collision near Crine Rapids kills one horse. driver John Bolle uninjured. carriage damaged.
A young Faym erriving ear Cherokee named Joseph Unkrer departed the city with a load of building stone and while seated on a mile lord reading a newspaper the stone slipped and the entire soa passed over his body he died shortly after. The rest of the text discusses varied Iowa teams and a proposed state of a biauel et tet Le municipalities with little clear context.
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