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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
4
James C. Fitzgibbons and Amanda Van Dyke, both youths from Dubuque Iowa, married by Court Commissioner Garlick in St Paul Minnesota. The bride is nearly seventeen and the groom is underage. After the ceremony Mr Van Dyke escorted the couple back home, the father choosing the outcome.
Rome August 1 cardinals 62 strong assembled in the Sistine chapel to elect Leo XIII's successor. Many rivals cited Ramolla Vannutelli Di Pietro Gotti Oreglia as potential candidates. Government confusion and security troops surround the Vatican as ballots loom.
The Union Pacific announces low homeseekers rates to Oregon and Washington with trips from Chicago and Missouri River terminals. Tickets sale dates include July 7 and 21, August 4 and 18, and September 1 and 15, valid 21 days with stopovers. Through travel Chicago to Portland by tourist sleeping car for six dollars per double berth.
A tone of talk centers on Death as a pale boss. Brother Dickey explains that any boss in the country, except a mule, would turn pale to see Death coming, in Athinta Constitution.
A brief, fragmentary Herald item alleges Henpeck cannot claim ownership of his soul and notes a wife who tips waiters during lunch outings.
Twelve fugitives from Folsom penitentiary remain at large near Placerville California as pursuit wanes. Governor Pardee withdraws Placerville national guard from the chase while sheriffs posses retreat to their posts and signs of progress fade with no clear lead on the outlaws.
The Town Special Train to the G A R Encampment in San Francisco will run via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Union Pacific Denver and Rio Grande and Southern Pacific railroads. Through sleeping cars depart Monday August 10 from Shedon Mason City Decorah Cedar Rapids and Perry and from Dubuque Winona Paribault. Reservations advised through local CMStP rail agents or John R Cook West Union Iowa.
Advertises travel on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line to San Francisco dated August 14, 1903. Tickets valid on the Overland Limited and two other fast trains. Instructs to ask the nearest agent for more information. signed KK A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
An Austin to La Crosse excursion via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Rwy features free programs for excursion ticket holders, a Lake Park band concert, a grand parade with a $50 prize for largest outside membership, a baseball game vs Charles City, athletic events with top prizes, tug of war, and special train departures at 9 30 a m and 6 15 p m with round trip fare $2 00.
The Iowa Central railway advertises round trip excursion tickets from Minneapolis to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver priced at 45.00. Tickets may be used Aug 1 14 with return by Oct 15 1903. Stopovers allowed both directions and travel routes may be mixed. Agents or A B Cutts G P T L A Minneapolis Minn for details.
Low round trip fares to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver apply August 1 to 14 along with California offers. For full rates and train service details contact the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway agent or write F A Miller Gen Passenger agent Chicago.
In Chicago on August 1 burglars entered Louis Weber’s jewelry store at Clark and Harrison when crowded with customers. They cut holes through the basement floor and raised platform, reaching two trays of diamonds worth $5,000. Access was gained via a vacant rear store, a hole behind the window was opened, and the plush floor covering was sliced away to lift the gems.
In American League action New York beat Philadelphia 1 0 while Chicago edged Cleveland 2 5 after twelve innings and Washington and Boston tied 4 4 in eleven. Detroit outlasted St Louis 8 10. Standings show Boston 0.625 and Cleveland 0.636 atop the table with New York 0.513 and Detroit 0.506 nearby. American Association results include Columbus 7 Minneapolis 5 and Louisville 5 Kansas City 1 with St Paul leading at 0.656 and Milwaukee 0.385.
Minneapolis markets note wheat futures for September Webec at 76 percent on track No 1 hard at 87 percent 8 8 percent 4c No 1 Northern at 6 s87c No 2 Northern at 86 percent 6c No 3 Northern at 84 percent 84c with varying bids and prices.
St. Paul market closes with cattle ranging from good to choice steers $4.25 to $5.00 and common to fair $3.80 to $4.00. Cows and heifers bring $3.25 to $4.00, veals $2.50 to $5.00. Hogs $4.85 to $5.50. Sheep good to choice $3.50 to $3.75, lambs $5.00 to $6.50.
Through Chicago Great Western railway round trips offered to St Paul Minneapolis Superior Ashland Duluth and other Minnesota resorts with sale June 1 to Sept 30 and return by Oct 31 Also to Colorado Utah Black Hills New Mexico and Texas with stopover privileges Tickets available via Great Western agents or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill Catholic Total Abstinence Union August 1 to 3 1903 offers one fare round trip via Great Western with return options August 10 or August 31 for extra 50 cents Home seekers excursions feature one-way rate plus 2 for round trip tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays monthly with 21 day return limit see Iowa Central agents or A B Curts G P & T A Minneapolis for details.
In Duluth on July 31 traders quoted in store wheat grades with No 1 hard at 84 and a half cents No 1 Northern 84c No 2 Northern 82c To arrive 81 and a half No 2 Northern 82 and a half cents July 4 cents Sept 79 and a quarter cents Dec 77 and a half cents Flax in store to arrive on track and July 97 cents Sept 97 cents October November and December 98 cents
From August 1 to 14 the M and St. L will sell round trip excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles at 50 dollars with return by Oct 15 1903. Tickets may use different outbound and return routes with stopovers in both directions. Official route Minnesota to Minneapolis and St. Louis RB R appoints a special train August 10 with Pullman sleepers and chair cars.
Cattle Good to prime steers 5.00 to 5.50, poor to medium 3.90 to 4.50, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.30, cows 1.25 to 4.35, heifers 2.00 to 4.75, calves 2.50 to 6.00. Hogs mixed and butchers 5.10 to 5.35, good to heavy 5.25 to 5.40, rough heavy 4.75 to 5.15, light 5.30 to 5.65. Sheep good to choice 3.60 to 3.90, Western 3.00 to 3.95, native lambs 3.25 to 6.00, Western 3.50 to 4.00.
July wheat prices across contracts range from 7 5 to 79 3 4 cents with July, Sept, Dec and May positions. Corn shows July at 51 4 to 52 cents, oats vary from 23 to 38 cents, pork steady around 13.30 to 13.95 dollars, flax cash rates in the mid 90s, butter and eggs quoted with small changes, poultry prices listed for turkeys and chickens.
Society notices show Woodman American Women Austin Homestead No 443 meeting on 2nd and 4th Saturdays in Woodman hall with officers listed. Fidelity Lodge No 9 conducts A F and AM communications on Wednesdays in Austin Minnesota with officers J Robertson and T Thompson noted.
Fragmentary OCR item lists Wednesday evening activity at a garden setting with names including Sterling Clerk and references to a camp. Readable bits point to a local meeting or gathering in Ve BA, but full details are not clear.
Woodman hall hosts monthly gatherings on the 20th and the fourth Monday evenings. Organizers include Mia Matti from Fair Banks and Anna B Rone with Kee Rde. Community notices list Oracle logistics and local coordination.
In the Masonic Hall, the fourth Monday evenings each month are set for meetings. Attendees include Mr. Wim M, Parliane nt, and Secretary Todd.
The Austin Comet 63 group holds monthly gatherings at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday. Visitors are welcome to join neighbors in the community effort, with J. Scovell serving as scribe.
Knights of P greeted members at Austin Lodge No M with Jd Snyder noting the event Monday evening in Elke Hall at 7. Urban area KS location details appear in the fragment.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Mrs ita Amea titled Lady Commander and a phrase about first and third Thursday venioage in M Kaule with Feister and Heoord deeper.
Fragmentary docket notes indicate a Court of Honor on a Tuesday evening in Ki. aon. referencing individuals including Mrs Sarahi Foster and Miller. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The post holds regular gatherings on the first and third Saturday evenings each month. Visiting comrades Cordis invited. Joan Robertson serves as Commander.
Austin lodge announces meetings on the fourth Thursday of the month at the new Elks hall on Main Street. Harris serves as recorder, with M Hall listed among officers or attendees.
The second and fourth Friday evenings of each month the lodge on Ma Street hosts visits. Exalted Ruler W. D. Hombateh invites members and visitors. J. Simm serves as secretary.
The communications of this Chapter are held in Masonic Austis Ming on the on week and fourth Friday evenings of each month. Secretary Geo. Doetine Jr and Paris Goodwin announce monthly meetings and timings.
St Bernard Commandery Number One holds its monthly meeting in the Masonic hall. Goodwin serves as recorder. minutes note routine business and upcoming events.
Readable fragments indicate a civic or public notice with place names and dates. The text mentions Oakland and a specific day but key actions, authorities, and exact deadlines are unclear in the fragment.
Fragmented text lists a Sunday meeting and a Thursday prayer gathering. It references a residence on Paul street and a local council or group scheduling events in the evening. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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