08 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
1
Early sale listing offers underwear packs with prices 14c for 25c value 19c for 35c value 336 for 50c value 1.00 for tie item. Includes heavy fleeced fabric goods advertised at reduced prices during the pre inventory event.
A cave-in at the NeGaunee mine in Mich. traps 13 to 17 workers deep underground. Rescue teams struggle through damaged shafts and flooding risks as officials withhold exact counts while awaiting return of all workers from the level.
In Vienna on January 8 Captain Marina a Austrian cavalryman stands trial behind closed doors on charges of divulging military secrets to France for about 2000 pounds He pleads not guilty and claims he never had access to the information he allegedly sold pretending to be a Pension Officer. In Utica New York on January 8 William Keef vins Trowbridge was sentenced in federal court to one year and five months in Auburn prison after being convicted in December of impersonating a pension officer He appeared by cot and is said to be paralyzed and nearing end of life.
Columbus Ohio Jan 8 by joint resolutions adopted the Ohio legislature will ballot on United States senator at noon Wednesday Jan 15. The house and senate will vote separately at 1 a m on Tuesday preceding.
Washington January 8 the house debate on the Nicaragua canal bill began with Mr Hepburn leading two hours of questions about the Panama Canal Company offer to sell to the United States for 40 million dollars. He accused the offer of being a delay tactic as prices shifted from 109 million to 40.1 million. Mr Morris gave notice he would move to buy for 46 million if possible with Colombia concessions. The talk touched on a supposed monopoly involving the Panama Canal Company and related rail and steamship interests. The Senate adjourned early to attend Miss Foraker's wedding, a graceful break in duties.
The secretary of the navy has prepared a bill for a naval training station on the Great Lakes. A prior House bill would place it at Milwaukee. the department bill leaves location to a board. The plan mirrors Yerba Buena island operations, and another bill requires cadets resigning after eight years to repay academy costs.
In San Francisco investigators fear all missing victims perished when the Walla Walla sank. Look out Johnson testified to Eureka jury that lights on the bark Max were seen and warned bridge officers, a claim disputed by Walla Walla crew. Marine authorities will probe the conflicting statements to assign responsibility.
In Washington on January 8 the senate heard the first notes of the contest between the Nicaragua and Panama routes for the Isthmian canal. Mr. Morgan secured the adoption of a resolution directing the committee on interoceanic canals to inquiry into alleged relations between transcontinental railroad companies of the United States and Canada and the Panama route.
Chicago January 8. The so called District of Lake Michigan a tract of share acres worth hundreds of thousands of dollars was sold at sheriff sale to satisfy a 7500 judgment against one claimant.
Washington Jan 8 The House committee on census ordered a favorable report on the bill creating a permanent census bureau Chairman Hopkins will push for consideration and passage after the Nicaragua canal bill is disposed of by the House
Chicago reports the interstate commerce commission plans prosecutions against major western packing house firms for violating the law by receiving preferential rates. The inquiry suggests railroads conspired to pool rates with packers, aiming to pass new pooling legislation. Testimony from railroad executives claims ongoing violations and $5,000 fines per violation target packers only.
The Minnesota Attorney General filed in the U S Supreme Court a bill in equity seeking an injunction against the Northern Securities company. Wallace B Douglas and M D Munn with George P Wilson are counsel. The court will decide on original jurisdiction and proceed to filings, demurrers, or answers as the case moves forward. A denial by the company would imply a victory for the state.
The Porto Rican legislative assembly adopted a joint resolution urging the United States to establish a naval establishment in Porto Rican waters. Copies were mailed to President Roosevelt and to the presiding officers of both Senate and House.
Eben B. McLeod, chairman of the Western Passenger association based in Chicago, issued a year ending June 30 report showing 487,498 immigrants arrived in the United States through all ports during the prior 12 months.
A published review of South Africa war losses shows Boer and British totals for the past year. The Boers lost 13,920 men overall with 7,993 rifles taken. 2,900,000 cartridges of ammunition captured. 27 evuns of artillery not counting two seized by General Dewet. British casualties in combat totaled 9,113, with 1,513 prisoners released. Disease deaths 4,090, accidents 15 officers and 342 men, and 26,800 men returned home as invalids.
Charles M. Schwab, president of United States Steel, argues trusts are essential for modern civilization. He claims nations without trusts will lose commercial dominance and that socialism harms workers who are better paid under trusts. He predicts US power will flood France with goods as America rises to unmatched global strength.
Alfred Lyndacker, senior banker, is hospitalized after Paul Mueller, a floral dealer, flung carbolic acid into his face at the bank. Authorities say Lyndacker may lose sight in one eye. The dispute arose over insured goods in a building Mueller leased and burned. Mueller was arrested after Lyndacker’s claims were rejected in court.
A water gusher has burst underground on a Franklin farm near Bronson, La Crosse. The flood waters rise, sending a huge artesian fountain into the air as farmers try to block the flow with a two ton boulder. Also from Philadelphia a double homicide is reported in Camden where two Polish brothers aged 60 and 80 were found shot in their yard with a revolver nearby. motives unclear amid prior property disputes.
The January 8 meeting outlines a February 12 to 18 convention in this city with an international character. Fourteen nations have organized suffrage movements and delegates from seven countries have already accepted invitations.
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