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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
8
Memphis Tennessee December 30 a rumor reports an effort to form a gigantic combine of independent telephone interests in the United States with about 100 million dollars. General Manager Warren of the Memphis Telephone Co. confirmed the rumor but said no definite steps have been completed yet.
Colonel John J. Dickey, superintendent of the Fifth district of the Central division of the Western Union Telegraph company, died at his Omaha home after a brief illness from lagrippe developing into pleuro pneumonia. He had been at work on Christmas day and grew critically ill the following day. His three children were summoned but did not reach home before his death.
The Standard Oil company unveils a general pension scheme for employees modeled after railroad plans. A key feature allows workers aged sixty four with twenty five years of service to retire on half pay for one year before standard pension, equal to one quarter of the final salary, becomes due. Hundreds of employees will qualify for retirement on January 1.
A private car belonging to General Superintendent A. J. Davidson of the Frisco overturned at Wynne Arkansas after detaching from the Memphis St Louis Iron Mountain train. The car rolled down an embankment but a telegraph pole halted it. occupants escaped with bruises and slight injuries. Names of the party could not be learned.
Delhi hosts a grand durbar to mark Emperor Edward VII’s accession. Lord Curzon leads the elephant procession with Lady Curzon on the grand tusker, followed by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and seventy ruling chiefs in a mile long lineup. General Lord Kitchener closes the procession with a brilliant staff.
King Alfonso met with General Weyler and the Duke of Veragua to discuss Moroccan tensions. The cruiser Infanta Isabel and additional ships will be readied to reinforce Ceuta and Melilla from Malaga and Algeciras. Ambassadors in Paris and Tangier are tasked to gauge French and British positions amid fear of intervention.
A dispatch from Tangier reports Fez couriers warn Christians to stay safe as mission women shelter in the British consulate. The night raid on a camp killed about 2,000 sultan troops, while rumors of French support fade. Tangier remains tranquil with no feared disturbances.
In Williston Alabama on December 30 a shooting between white and black workers at the Newberry phosphate mines left two black men dead and two white men wounded. Ulmer Flowers was hit in the thigh and N Landran in the head. Two black men were captured and turned over to the sheriff amid ongoing tensions at the mines.
Washington December 30. Opposition is forming to ratify the Cuban reciprocity treaty now before the senate. Friends of the treaty report Roosevelt holding talks with objectors, while some senators resist tariff concessions to Cuba and some oppose tariff tinkering in principle or due to affected state products.
Washington reports the Indian office nears completing rolls for Minnesota and Wisconsin to distribute stumpage money. Reservations at Leech Lake and Earth in Minnesota and La Pointe will share funds. Earlier estimates of $15 per person are replaced by expected payments between $235 and $40 per individual, with family shares larger. Disbursements by agents are set for mid month.
Washington reports Binger Hermann has resigned as commissioner of the general land office. William A. Richards will succeed him as assistant commissioner stepping into the role on February 1. The move follows a long strained relationship with Secretary Hitchcock and was requested about two weeks ago.
Marshalltown Iowa reports a settlement of the Switchmen's strike on the Iowa Central. General Superintendent Sweeney and Grand Master Hawley formalized an agreement granting 2 cents an hour increase for day and night crews plus overtime pay. New scale starts January 1. workers had sought 4 cents.
The Times reports plans to merge the National Broadway, the Seventh National and the Meastie National banks of New York. The consolidated bank will be called Mercantile National with capital and surplus likely at 10 million dollars. Charles W. Morse backs the New Amsterdam National, National Bank of North America and Garfield National among others in the merger.
A vivid sketch of Brittany's market day life with peasants in loose trousers and embroidered jackets, women in red skirts and collars, children staring, goats and chickens among stalls, and villagers in open streets under blue umbrellas as taverns bustle nearby.
Fragmentary text describes accordion sounds and singing fishermen with vague references to boats, villagers, chimneys, and distant places. The passage includes garbled phrases and nonstandard terms, lacking a coherent event or identifiable subjects.
A clipped New Yorker line records a brief social note about a man named Bicdt and an invitation to attend a next dance, with a companion remark about him being told to sit out. The fragment preserves a glimpse of a social scene and naming in a periodical voice.
Fragmentary note describes a couple moving to a brownstone in a trendy Brooklyn neighborhood. One party jokes about wanting ownership in their own names, reflecting urban housing tensions and evolving domestic arrangements in the city.
A Detroit Press anecdote recalls a woman once deemed beautiful whose life changed after her father’s failure. The piece reflects on beauty, family fate, and social perception in a concise, era-tinged note.
In a blunt observation the Atchison Globe notes that many people act rashly and risk injury rather than wait for the next car, reflecting concern over reckless behavior on streets.
The Fidelity lodge at Austin Minnesota meets monthly in the Masonic hall with Adam Wayne as foreman and Jobo li Anderson as W M. The Woodman lodge holds regular communications on the first Wednesday evening each month with F Peek as secretary and Goodwin as secretary.
Charges preferred against two land office officials in Washington on December 30. Harry King, chief of the draughtsman's department, is accused of neglect of duty. Fred P. Metzger, assistant chief, faces charges of mismanagement and unsatisfactory administration. Both are to answer within a specified time.
Von Dusko Camp No 44 meets Wednesday evenings in Woodmas hall with William Cutter as vice and Ed Stering serving as clerk.
Cedar Camp No 205.8 holds meetings on the second and fourth Mondays at Woodman Hall per charter. Oracle Anna B Rodie presides with officers Mis Matte UO Pair banks and Ree order listed in notice.
Dispatches from Hankow cited by the British consul warn that Tung Fuh Siang may stir trouble as he commands about 10,000 warriors in Kansu and could easily dominate Kansu and Shensi where imperial forces are weak.
The Lady Maccahkees hold meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays led by Lady Commander Dr Fannie Feiter. The group records deeper discussions and activities.
The Court of Honor No 414 holds meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings in his hall. N J Steaver is listed as WC with Mra Sarati Peeters recorder.
After a lengthy conference President Palma and cabinet leaders decide not to call an extra senate session to discuss the Cuban United States reciprocity treaty. Palma urges resuming sessions January 5 to conclude the measure promptly.
Reading fragment lists attendees Mrs Beatrice Foster U.acle and Mrs Etta Hommet among others for a regular Tuesday gathering in Woodmanhal.
The westbound Wabash No 1 sped from Montpelier to Logansport Indiana in 110 minutes amid extraordinary speed sections. Averages near ninety five miles per hour were observed with segments between New Waverly and Logansport clocking sharp times.
Valetta Malta December 30 H M 8S Bacchante flagship of Admiral Walker joins Canopus Victoria and Diana as they depart for Gibraltar in response to the Moroccan situation. Implacable to follow soon.
Readable timetable shows trains arriving and departing Iowa Central Railway via Mason City with connections to Marshalltown Oskaloosa Monmouth Peoria Kansas City and other points. Key departures include 2:40 pm with Keithsburg Monmouth Peoria and Kansas City and 6:05 pm with Marshalltown Oskaloosa Monmouth Peoria.
St Bernard Commandery meets the first Monday evening of each month in the Masonic hall. Parke Goodwin serves as Recorder or similar officer. meeting details include Oberst and KE UG roles mentioned in the fragmented text.
The Cleveland Cliffs Iron company reports a major discovery on state land in western Mesabe near Duluth. Two million tons proved to date, ore extends to 115 feet, with potential for much more. State to gain substantial future royalties.
The stated communications of this Chapter are held at the Masonic hall in Austin Minnesota on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month. Secretary names R Geo Doehne Jr and Ma uiarke Goodwin listed.
London readers are informed that a fire in a small Stepney house destroyed a Mrs. Schlessinger and her five young children during the day.
United States Minister Squiers begins negotiations over U S requests for a naval station and three coaling stations on the Isle of Pines. The talks aim to secure strategic naval bases in the Caribbean region.
The council schedules meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 8 p m in Woodman with visiting neighbors encouraged to attend. T oH Pridbas, Samaritan, J% &co vell, Fin. Scribe.
Post No66 6 Ak Rexulist holds meetings on the first and third Saturday evenings monthly. Visiting comrades are invited. John Robertson is listed as Commander.
In Huntington West Virginia on December 30 operators at the Flat Top coal field announce a 10 to 20 percent advance for twelve thousand miners beginning January 1. The raise covers all workers in the field.
Austin Lodge No a7 A Q O C W meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month at the new Ellis hall on Main street. M Hall MW O FH Harris serves as recorder.
The text notes Austin Lodge Nu 55, Knights of Pythias, meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. It welcomes visiting Knights. John Cook is noted as CC and WJ Urbath as Fo Koa.
Justin Lodge No 414 BPO Elks meets on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month at the new Elks hall on Main Street. Visiting Elks are invited to attend. Exalted Ruler L. D. Baird and Secretary C. J. Simmons announce.
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