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Newspaper
Iowa Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1893
Page
2
A party at lawyer Sidney McCoy’s home ends in tragedy as Grace King, acting a traitor, stabs herself and McCoy is killed when the dagger is thrust into his heart. McCoy dies after seeking a doctor. King, unconscious, is jailed then freed on bonds.
A Great Fear in Trade reports the year ends with the strongest prosperity in business. New York clearing houses show December settlements the largest ever, surpassing last year by over ten percent. Full-year volume exceeds prior year by a substantial margin, signaling continued favorable outlook.
Third party leaders from many states gather in Indianapolis for a two to three day conference to unify industrial groups under the People's party and discuss seeking labor and Prohibition support while shaping future state and national platforms.
A French woman Mile. Reine Duhaute travels from London to marry her fiancé Mule Duhaute in Kansas City. Duhaute fails to appear, prompting a note from Consul Long and a response that he no longer wishes to marry. Duhaute contemplates suicide but receives funds to return to London from London.
William Moreland of Portland Oregon seeks Jerole Simond also known as Josie Earle and Nellie Sherman as heir to a $36000 estate held by a Portland public administrator. Born in White Trail HL thirty one years ago, she is believed to be Jennie Simonds. Brendle deserted his wife then died in Portland leaving the claim with distant relatives. Moreland traced the heir through Omaha Hastings and into Kansas City two years ago.
A frightened steer barged into the Church of Freedom in North Derby Connecticut during a service as a dog and herd caused chaos. The pastor fled to a pew and resumed his sermon after the animal trotted out, leaving the building in disarray.
In Exchange Court near Dublin Castle an explosion shattered windows and killed Detective Synnott of G Division. Officials suspect dynamite plotters aiming to overthrow the government, with the blast occurring late near Dame Street.
A Denver dispatch reports a deadly clash at a San Juan mining camp where over 100 shots were fired. Eleven men died and many were wounded amid disputes over newly found gold nuggets and staking claims. Notable figures George Pereguson and Blind Jim Cody were among the slain as crowds gather for the rumored riches.
Omaha endures a major blaze with alarms at 9204 and 1620 blocks. S. S. Orchards store gutted, Freeland Loomis stock valued at 140000, Orchards 120000, total loss expected around 500000 as clock tower burns and falls.
San Francisco special reports the largest local seizure of contraband opium ever made without information to customs officers by Inspector McGinty aboard the Oceanic. He found 1 080 boxes of opium worth about 10 000 dollars under the steerage storeroom after a lengthy ship search. McGinty earns about 1 000 dollars in reward.
The city faces a growing yellow fever outbreak with rising mortality and no sewerage system. Typhoid and fever push the death rate above births while nearby towns along the valley report spread in multiple directions.
A long assemblage of short items reports mishaps and local events across Iowa. A brakeman Lucy D. DuHas dies in a car accident. ex Governor Kirkwood visited on his 79th birthday. thefts and arrests occur in Bella Plaine and Missouri Valley. a wreck near Batavia halts traffic. the Dubuque lodge marks fiftieth anniversary. a man commits suicide northeast of Spirit Lake. nickel ore deposits near Keokuk deemed not valuable. flooding legal notices against Davenport Mutual Fire Insurance. Insane Commission reports cruelty case in Fort Dodge. Reverend Baxter faces church discipline in Knoxville. law cases include Blake and Newman v Keokuk County and attorney fees dispute. Des Moines hosts music teachers convention. other deaths and accidents noted.
The thirty eighth annual Iowa Teachers Association convention in Cedar Rapids elected officers for the next year with President L H Pammel Ames and other leaders. The gathering approved resolutions praising pioneers and urging exhibits for the World's Fair, urged suppressing pernicious literature among boys, and discussed educational reforms including township school units and longer teacher terms.
Sioux City jobbers and merchants unite against the Torrey Bankruptcy Bill arguing it would share bankrupts assets with Eastern bidders while Western dealers risk loss. A lawyer’s report condemns the measure and a petition to Congress urges amendments. A letter from Judge Terry requests written objections to refine the bill.
Announcement of a Boone based company with 15 million dollars capital to manufacture fibrous goods. Incorporators Arthur Hallam and A I Conklin Jr of New York and L W Reynolds of Koons hold a patent to quickly separate fiber from flax straw. Headquarters in Boone, plans factories nationwide and diverse products from twine to burlap and pulp.
Ed Buckley, a Fredericksburg resident, has refused all meals since his wife’s death. His children tried to coax him to eat, but he insisted on starving himself. Officials then forced a rationing method, feeding him through a rubber tube to sustain his life.
Notice to Iowa exhibitors from ex governor Packamp requests all intending exhibitors notify the Iowa Live Stock Commission before January 10. The meeting at Des Moines will decide on state aid for exhibitors.
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