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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
1
A business note highlights the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company providing copper circuits with prompt reliable service. It advertises one two and three minute rates with night rates from six p m to six a m.
In Crookston Minnesota on December 24 laborer George Bundahl aged 33 shot and killed Caroline A Moen aged 19 then killed himself. Police believe a quarrel over marriage led to the tragedy.
The Courier Journal reports a telegram from New Orleans stating President Cabrera of Guatemala declared United States Consul General McNally persona non grata and ordered him to depart. It cites unpopularity with the American colony and that venturesome Americans who failed to start a revolution have used the consulate as a headquarters.
A Washington report says Elihu Root seeks to leave the War Department soon after Roosevelt’s cabinet shakeup. Congress may pass key army reforms including a general staff law and a militia act this session, with Root aiming to finish reforms before retirement.
Lena M Lillie was arrested in David City Nebraska on an accusation of murdering her husband Harvey Lillie. The crime involved a fatal October shooting in bed, once blamed on burglars but later deemed unlikely. Lillie pleaded not guilty and was released on $2000 bail posted by her father.
New York report says customs inspectors seized 1000 bales of tobacco wrapper on the steamer St George arriving from Antwerp. Some tobacco hid in coal bunkers while firemen allegedly aided smuggling in a small boat. Authorities believe plans covered about $30,000 in goods.
A gang that has terrorized Central Illinois for a year robbed Leroy post office during the night, taking $1,000 in money stamps and registered letters. They then struck Saybrook eight miles north, demolished the jail with a telephone pole, and escaped on a stolen horse and buggy.
In Mannington West Virginia on December 24 a home two miles north of town belonging to Robert Floyd was destroyed by dynamite. Floyd was killed instantly and Mrs. Floyd along with a servant girl were seriously injured. The house was demolished and about one thousand dollars reported to be in the residence is missing.
Norfolk, Va December 24 Fire nearly wiped out the John L. Roper Lumber company mills at Gilmerton six miles from Norfolk Eight kilns and more than two million feet of lumber were consumed in the blaze.
Times correspondent reports the Moroccan rebellion as serious but likely futile. The pretender to the throne has grown in influence yet remains a mystery, previously thought to be a Moor from Zarahun with sanctity claims, now an unknown figure named Bu Hamara.
Anaconda Mont Dec 24 The commissioner of the general land office suspends David Lovell's entry to the Saco townsite Valley county over alleged false claims in 1856 regarding occupancy and work done for patent Special agents report both statements false Lovell has sold many lots at great expense Saco now a key Great Northern railroad point
Crown Princess of Saxony is in Geneva under the name Fraulein von Oben with her brother Archduke Leopold Ferdinand and Professor Giron at the same hotel. The archduke uses the name De Buriano. The trio plans a quiet Christmas in the city.
General Hernardo Reyes, minister of war, resigns. The move leaves Senor Liman tour, minister of finance, nearly alone in the race to succeed Diaz as president of the republic, signaling far reaching political significance.
Ithaca New York December 24 Professor James Law director of the Cornell veterinary college says after time spent with federal authorities investigating cattle disease in the eastern states the hoof and mouth outbreak is now practically stamped out and under control.
General Nord, newly elected president of the Haitian republic, took the oath to support the constitution in Port au Prince on December 24. The ceremony affirmed the transfer of power and the new administration’s pledge to uphold constitutional duties.
Mrs Gee Bartlett showcases burnt wood art and offers custom orders at the NEW FURNITURE STORE on Main Street west of Court House. Store advertises Rockers Bugs couch covers tapestry curtains and furniture items with Xmas delivery and layaway options. phone 198.
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