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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
1
Murphy's announces a Wednesday Aug 20 opening offering about 200 mystery packages valued 1 to 6 dollars each. Each package includes 25 sheets of linen paper and 25 envelopes, with every 10th package free. Also special week discounts on colored and white waists and half price on remaining summer stock.
A rear collision at Belmar station on August 20 involved a Pennsylvania train and a Central Railroad of New Jersey special. Six cars wrecked, several killed including a 13 year old girl, with two bodies recovered by midnight. Debris piled thirty feet high and rescue work proceeding slowly as crews search the wreckage.
Reports from Willemstad say Venezuelan revolutionaries occupy Cumana after firing a shot and push control to other ports including Ciudad Bolivar La Guaira Cano Colorado La Vela de Coro Carupano Barcelona. British warships may visit La Guaira amid rising tension in the region.
A Santo Domingo letter from San Juan quotes William L. Bass, the republic’s leading planter, denying reports of President Vasquez's insanity. Bass predicts Haiti may offer reciprocity to the United States. Earlier dispatches warned of critical Dominican finances and government instability.
Dispatches from Kingston report the rebellion spreading across Haiti with increasing violence. Petive, previously burned, is blamed on Fouchard supporters seeking control, while Bunboat Crete-a-Pierrot suspends Cape Haitian blockade and towns halt business as turmoil grows.
Chicago reports the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line will offer one cent a mile round trip from St Paul to Chicago for the Grand Army of the Republic reunion at Wallington. Other lines may match, giving soldiers an open one cent rate for the first time, ending years of nominal Western rates.
The shah of Persia, guest of King Edward, arrived by carriage with the Prince of Wales and Household Cavalry escort. He was greeted with loud cheers as he entered Empire Music Hall and appeared to enjoy the ballet.
Pittsburg August 20 The Post reports a looming fuel famine in the mills of the district with as many as 50 000 workers potentially thrown idle due to coal and coke shortages and a shortage of engines to move loaded cars.
Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel arrived in New York with his brother and secretary. He told reporters he would not resign or retire, would take a rest, and declined further questions about Europe.
On South Water Street an angry crowd pelted a flotilla of smoke barges near the Dearborn Street bridge with eggs and vegetables. The demonstrators signaled victory with a white flag, declaring the bombardment a win against the smoke nuisance. boats then retreated downstream.
The company reports long distance lines connect more than 2,000 cities and towns across Minnesota North and South Dakota Iowa and Wisconsin. Copper metallic circuits promise first close service and low rates.
Dr. Barton E. Thorpe reports a cable from Dr. T. W. Brophy in Stockholm stating the International Dental Association accepts St. Louis as the site for its 1904 conference. The message confirms the invitation was accepted for the upcoming gathering.
A heavy open street car on the Union Railway line in the Bronx derailed on Jerome Park avenue near Mosholu parkway and plunged into a ditch. The steep descent at about thirty miles an hour sent passengers from seats as the car leaped off the tracks and overturned. Officials believe a recent storm contributed to the accident with several injured, some fatally.
Manila reports that General Chaffee may boost American forces on Mindanao and issue an ultimatum to Moros. About 27 000 U S troops are in the Philippines with many available. Captain John J Pershing commands the column at Lanao Mindanao reporting a fierce Moro intertribal clash near Camp Vickers at Wedding. Forty five men died and many injured with no Americans harmed.
Paducah Ky Aug 20 A boiler blast at Simpson's saw mill in New Liberty Illinois ten miles from Paducah instantly killed three men Guy Roberts James Jeffords Jr and Lester Johnson and wounded five others with scalds and bruises The cause remains unknown
A squadron of Russian cavalry, ordered to charge during maneuvers near St. Petersburg, galloped into a river and about fifty men were drowned. Details remain scarce.
Gering Nebraska on August 20 reports six deaths from burns after a kerosene can exploded while used to start a fire at the home of C N McComsey. The victims include a mother a son and two neighbor children who died during the day.
A large fire in a double tenement in York destroys a building trapping residents. Three children are believed dead, and a man and several others are injured after attempting to escape. Missing are Nathan Liebowitz and four of his children. Estimated property loss is 5000 dollars.
Washington reports renewed friction between the United States and Turkey over long standing American claims for Armenian outbreak losses and the Stone abduction. Ambassador Leishmann has broad authority to handle evolving steps, with officials confident in his approach and avoiding public disclosures of actions.
Vienna reports a pontoon crossing of the Amur by a Russian infantry detachment when a vessel named Vashkova sank. Five officers and numerous soldiers were lost along with seventy Chinese followers. The disaster occurred during a military operation in Rugia.
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