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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
1
Investigation requested describes the long distance service of the North Western Telephone Exchange Co. as first class and capable of reaching villages and towns within a 600 to 800 mile radius. It highlights reliability convenience and quickness for business and social use.
A severe hailstorm along Colorado and Southern Wyoming eastern slopes caused massive damage. In Greely and Eaton chunks of ice up to ten inches fell, killing livestock and damaging buildings and crops. Lafayette saw two storms within fifteen minutes flood streets and wreck crops. Ground hail lay two feet deep in places, with $200,000 in Lafayette losses. Rail traffic halted by washouts on the Rio Grande and Santa Fe lines.
The coal barge Florrie, towed by the Boswell from Norfolk to Providence, foundered between Barnegat and Fire Island during a northeast gale. Captain Cobb and one deckhand were saved. Mrs Cobb the captain’s wife, a ten year old son, a boy named Jones, the engineer and cook perished as waves swamped the vessel. The Boswell evacuated survivors and sailed to Boston. The Florrie carried 2000 tons of coal.
Mrs. M. E. Stowe of Clairsville Belmont county Ohio was brutally assaulted near a woods path while returning home. A posse of prominent locals pursued 42 year old Black attorney C. E. Barnes through the woods as bloodhounds trailed the scent. The community fears lynching while Mrs. Stowe lies critically ill.
The Lowe special from Chicago to Los Angeles aims for about fifty six hours after reaching Albuquerque breaking all records. It left Chicago at 10 15 Wednesday morning and is on pace to beat the 61 hour schedule set for the route. The Peacock special held the eastbound record with 47 hours 56 minutes in March 1900. Mr Lane continues toward Los Angeles despite learning his daughter's death in Kansas.
London August 7 The house of Lords committee stage of the Irish land bill saw heavy attendance by Irish peers. The first amendment narrowly passed against the government by one vote, and a subsequent division defeated the government by three. Amendments 34 pages long promise more clashes before the committee concludes.
Returns indicate U S Senator H P D Money was renominated for the Senate and James K Vardaman won the governorship nomination. The race featured a heated contest between Money and Governor A H Longino, with extensive campaigning across the state. A full state ticket and county candidates were also nominated.
North Dakota supreme court rules 705000 in bonds for state educational and charitable institutions invalid. Funds from the permanent school fund cannot be used as proposed. Treasurer McMillan’s mandamus action fails, blocking further construction unless alternative funding is found. Only the capitol addition bonds may be treated differently, legality not fully decided.
A severe atmospheric event in Oacoma followed the hottest day on record, causing rapid livestock deaths and distress among residents. Cats under six months died, a drove of eighteen cattle saw eight collapse, with six dead reported by stockman John Harris on White River. no further losses occurred thereafter.
A Perry Park Colorado windstorm blew off the hotel roof and a pavilion. Five people were reported injured with names unavailable. A stage en route from the railroad station to the hotel was overturned during the storm, injuring several passengers.
A powder explosion at Mononghela mine No 2 in Fairmont West Virginia injures eight Italian miners. Three are not expected to recover. The blast occurred as a mine car descends the slope when a miner brushing a trolley wire touched a powder laden auger causing the explosion.
Louise Haley, who spent fifteen of seventeen years in alleged peonage on a South Dakota ranch, was rescued and brought to Chicago to live with her uncle John Mayer. Sold for 25 dollars at age two, she never left the ranch or attended school. Her father, who sold her, is said to be in South Africa. Ranch men and locals aided her escape using rapid horse relays and misleading telegrams, and trains were stopped on the prairie to help. She will be placed in school.
Eugene Bloch and Katie Falzinger were found with throats cut in Falzinger's apartment. Falzinger dead. Bloch slightly wounded. Bloch claimed a stranger killed Falzinger at 3 am as they lay in bed. Falzinger was estranged from her husband, they had a daughter.
Al bert Leavis, a colored outlaw and one of thirteen escapees from Folsom prison, is jailed in Auburn California with bullet wounds in both legs. He was captured at the train depot after opening fire on Deputy Sheriff Doan and Sheriff Kenna who returned fire.
Detectives arrested Joseph Cowan a broker at Maluchen New Jersey on a charge of larceny of five thousand dollars said to be used for his own benefit from March 10 1902 to now Blanche H Smith of Milwaukee Wisconsin entrusted the money to Cowan to invest for her. Cowan is senior member of Joseph Cowan Co formed about two years ago with branches in Newark Philadelphia and Baltimore.
A trolley collision on the Youngstown and Sharon Electric line near Sharon Pennsylvania killed Joseph Rees and injured about twenty others returning from a picnic last evening.
Spokane report notes United States senator Weldon Brinton Heyburn of Idaho will marry Miss Gheratine Yeatmann of Chester county Pennsylvania next Wednesday. The couple began courting in 1884 and have renewed their romance after a 25 year span.
New York August seventh reports a swift market reversal from a weak open to broad gains across major securities with the average up about 2 percent and New York Central up 3 percent. Insiders including banks and wealthy individuals were said to have bought freely as some covering reduced short positions amid ongoing talk of potential trouble. Bond list also showed improvement.
Rome prepares for the coronation of Pope Pius X on Sunday with a forty foot canopy over the throne of St. Peter. The event will last five hours and traffic will be controlled as sixty thousand tickets are issued. Cardinal Rampolla will greet the pope at the basilica threshold and offer the formal address.
London reports the International Mercantile Marine pact with the British admiralty and Board of Trade. It establishes equality for British companies in government services, British registry consent rules, Brit ish officer and sailor requirements, hire terms, and a twenty year span from 1902 with five year termination notice. The government may end the agreement if the combine harms British mercantile marine interests.
Malden Massachusetts reports the death of Captain George Fearing Hollis aged sixty five. Hollis formerly served as United States consul at Cape Town South Africa and died here on Thursday.
The Wisconsin Bankers association convention elected J. M. Holley of La Crosse as president and J. L. Fleweger of Menasha as vice president. John Campbell of Milwaukee became secretary and BE. A. Dow of Plymouth treasurer. Executive council picks were Frederick Kasten Milwaukee J. W. P. Lombard Milwaukee and A. H. Grout Wausau.
Atlantic Highlands reports Sir Thomas Lipton's cup candidate Shamrock defeats the challenger in a 20 mile endurance race. The event took over three hours with no wind shifts or calms affecting the result, delivering a perfect victory for Lipton’s boat.
The French bark Duchess Olga from Antwerp, carrying general merchandise, reached the Columbia River at Portland after a voyage lasting more than a year.
The Santa Fe passenger train Southern Kansas collided with a Santa Fe freight at Elizabeth Kansas. Five people were injured, one seriously, in the Aug 7 incident reported from Kansas City Missouri.
Chicago reports that John C. Weller, foreman at E A Rysdon & Co. Cornice factory, shot and killed Michael Sweeney, a union cornice maker, last night during a confrontation with union pickets.
Major Taylor won the final in the international cycle race at Paris after a fine struggle. Fire destroyed several business houses in Point Pleasant New Jersey. Advices from Bulgaria indicate conflict but reports of uprisings are not relied upon. Aged 79 Mrs. Joseph Shoaf died from a fall at Decatur Illinois. Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough hosted a large dinner on the Isle of Wight. King Edward and the Prince of Wales attended. Sheriff Henry L Williamson of De Soto County Minnesota was shot in a pistol duel with County Surveyor W M Moody of De Soto County.
National League games in St Louis and elsewhere show Cincinnati 5 over St Louis 8. New York 4 at Washington. Chicago 5 over St Louis 1. Detroit loses 6 to 7 at Cleveland. Philadelphia 4 and Boston 3 in darkness after eight innings. American Association results include Milwaukee 8 over Toledo 4. St Paul 4 over Indianapolis 3. second games Indianapolis 7 St Paul 8. Louisville 4 over Minneapolis 3. second game Louisville 7 Minneapolis in a rain-shortened score. Columbus 6 over Kansas City 2.
Minneapolis August 6 wheat prices show Sept at 813 4 percent, Dec at 7 9 percent. On track No 1 hard on track 90 percent, No 1 Northern 89 percent, No 2 Northern 87 percent, No 3 Northern 80 cents.
St Paul market notes list steer prices from good to choice at 4.25 to 5.00 plus ranges for common to fair 8.00 to 4.00, cows and heifers 2.00 to 4.00, veals 2.50 to 4.65. Hogs quoted at 1.50 to 1.56. Sheep good to choice 8.50 to 3.75, lambs 5.00 to 6.50.
In Duluth on August 6 wheat prices show in store No 1 hard at 87 g¢, No 1 Northern at 87c, No 2 Northern at 85c. Arrival prices include No 1 hard 874%4c, No 1 Northern 81c, No 9 Northern 85c, Sept 82c, Dec 793c. Flax prices in store and on track include 974c for Sept 9 1/4c, Oct 9814c, Nov 985ec, Dec 98 1/4e.
Chicago market figures show cattle prices from good to prime at 5.20 to 5.60 for prime steers and 3.65 to 4.90 for poor to medium. Hogs range from 4.65 to 6.50 for various grades, while sheep and lamb values run from 2.50 to 6.00. Western and native lambs appear at 3.25 to 6.00 and 5.00 to 5.75 respectively.
Chicago prices list Wheat Sept 80 ¼ cents old 80 ¾ Dec 81 ¼ May 82 cents Corn Aug 51 ¼ Sept 52 ¾ Dec 62 May 52 ¾ Oats Aug 33 ¼ Sept 84 40 Dec 35 ¼ May 37 ½ Pork Sept 13 47 ¼ Jan 12 95 May 13 00 Flax Cash Western 97 ¼ cents Southwestern 93 44c Sept 94 Oct 95 Butter Creameries 14 18 ¼ Buttered 12 4 17c Eggs 18 Poultry Turkeys 11 2 cents Chickens 12 12 cents
A report details a clash where mounted police charged striking workers causing fear and injuries among laborers at a factory site. Strikers protested amid tensions with authorities and management as investigations begin.
The Daily Mail reports prolonged labor unrest in Southeast Russia affecting a quarter of a million workers. Police and Cossacks crushed key meetings, injuring and killing several strikers as officials threaten harsher measures. Odessa and Baku see widespread arson and insurer-friendly fires amid rising food prices and pay disputes.
In Kieff on August 7 the railway and private workshops strike escalated when strikers tried to block traffic. Cossacks fired on the crowd, then charged, leaving many dead and injured. At Batoum, strikers returned to work and the town stabilized.
Washington reports that preparations are complete for the formal presentation today at Sagamore Hill of Speck von Sternburg as the new imperial German ambassador, succeeding Herr von Holleben. The event marks a departure from precedent with the president extending a special honor to his long-time confidant. The ceremony is noted as the first time an ambassador has been presented to a president outside Washington.
William G. Shapiott, a leading mining and real estate figure in Colorado Springs, committed suicide in his office Thursday afternoon. He left a note blaming financial troubles for his action.
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