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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
5
The announcement proclaims a Great Clearing Sale shortened to fifteen days with price cuts matching the reduced timeframe. It emphasizes unusually low 19-cent quality bargains and positions the event as one of the grandest offers.
Remnants of lace and embroidery under ten yard pieces offered at 1 to 2 price. Also remnants of ribbon under eight yards priced at 1 to 2. Limited stock in this clearance sale.
Telegraph operators describe a chain of miscommunications and failed attempts to stop trains after the Wanstead wreck near Wyoming Ontario. Investigators probe orders and corrective efforts as witnesses detail the incident and ensuing mishaps.
Witnesses outline a chain of telegraph and dispatch errors surrounding the Wanstead wreck. J G Kerr and Willie Carson describe late arrival and busted orders as No 5 and No 6 trains moved, leading to miscommunication and tragedy.
The fiftieth annual Wisconsin State Teachers' association meeting opens in Milwaukee with about 409 members. President Karl Mathie presides as the jubilee program starts, followed by section meetings and a National Commercial Teachers' federation convention with 200 delegates.
The educational association began sessions in the Methodist Episcopal church this city with visiting teachers reaching nearly 600, the largest attendance in the association’s history.
Robert B. Armstrong private secretary to the secretary of the treasury will be appointed assistant secretary of the treasury on Congress return to succeed General Spaulding who has resigned. Armstrong from Illinois at twenty nine years old is viewed as highly capable and will supervise the customs branch with Secretary Shaw’s confidence.
A dispatch from Moscow reports Armenian millionaire Jambarov was murdered as he entered a Moscow church. He had been abducted by brigands in the Caucasus months earlier and released after promising a ransom he did not pay, leading to his killing in revenge.
A train collision in San Bernardino California on December 30 resulted in the death of an engineer. Authorities reported the fatal incident as a rail accident with investigation ongoing.
Santa Fe overland train crashed into a light engine sidetracked at Siam station near Danby and Needles during the day, killing Engineer Charles in death and badly injuring Fireman A Arkills.
New York reports John Brush aged sixty two was arrested after a bank incident. Convicted in 1887 of a $12 600 forgery scheme, Brush faces charges. W Tansill noted as a mutliacire chairman recturer died of heart failure at Carlsbad New Mexico. A strong earthquake was felt near Bagneres de Luchon France lasting six seconds Sunday night. Prince Henry of Prussia reportedly plans U S visit in 1994 to open the veterans monument in Philadelphia.
Minneapolis wheat prices on December futures 7 3 3 4 cents and May bids 7 5 4 cents. On track markets list No 1 hard 7 5 percent cents No 1 Northern 7 4 4 cents and No 2 Northern 7 3 percent.
Wheat cash prices for No. 1 hard 74 4c No. 1 Northern 73 ec No. 2 Northern 71 4c No. 8 spring 68c To Arrive No. 1 hard 74 %c No. 1 Northern 73%c Dec T3 ¼c May 76%c Flax cash 1.19.
A compilation notes ruminants with horns and cloven feet, rabbit offspring potentially reaching 70 million in a decade, flying fish leaping ten feet, and the puffin’s punctual migration. It cites moose with the largest horns, boa and python with many ribs, blue throat birds making single long migrations, reindeer endurance second to the camel, and a reindeer pulling 200 pounds at ten miles per hour for twelve hours.
A Philadelphia North American report describes a habit where steady shoppers haunt secondhand bookstores daily. Regulars study dusty volumes without speaking or buying, visiting again and again year after year and departing quietly when their time is up.
A man sent a note to a wealthy neighbor asking to borrow an ass for a few hours. The neighbor, not a scholar, had a guest and did not want to reveal his ignorance. He improvised and told the servant to bring Pil to the master himself.
London Ont Dec 30 The house surgeon at Victoria hospital said the injured in the Wanstead wreck were improving except for Alex M Stewart of Chicago who remained very ill. No further deaths were reported.
During a South Marion rehearsal of a Western drama William Fogleson aged eighteen fatally shot Oliver Miller aged twenty five. Six witnesses including May Foxeson sister of Fogleson saw the event. Foxeson says no blank cartridges were used and a younger brother may have loaded the revolver without the elder brother's knowledge.
Fatma Sing Hpoo known as the smallest adult in the world died in Beaumont Texas after a performance. She was twenty two years old weighed fifteen pounds and stood twenty eight inches high. Her death occurred before a physician arrived. Her brother Smaun Sing Hpoo was with her.
Moros on Mindanao report cholera depopulating villages east of Lake Lanao with Maciu averaging fifty deaths daily. The outbreak reaches Bacolod and surrounds the lake, though Visayan residents have not yet been struck.
The Maine cattle commission issued a statement declaring the state free from foot and mouth disease. The notice comes as officials address concerns and reassure ranchers and the public about animal health in the region.
A local ad promotes a holiday sale at the New Furniture Store on Main Street west of Court House. It highlights Rockers, chairs, tables and sideboards plus burnt wood art by Mrs. Gee Bartlett and offers delivery and item holding for Xmas purchases. House phone 198 Business L14.
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