13 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1902
Page
1
In Buffalo New York a two story frame building burned destroying the Pearlstein family of seven. Henry Pearlstein and five children aged 1 to 12 perished with two adults injured. owner Joseph Supowski and thermdaw Karl Bracki were arrested during the investigation.
In Washington on January 13 Ada Gil Dennis, a fashionable dressmaker, was assaulted on Dee Street. She cannot identify her assailant yet and police have not released a suspect. The investigation continues with the victim's statement pending.
In West Superior Wisconsin on January 13 William Colton was killed when thrown 40 feet from the Eastern Minnesota bridge over Stonybrook. Gilbert Ammerson and Victor Carlson, the other workers, escaped with severe injuries and were taken to a local hospital. It is unclear how the accident occurred but authorities suspect a construction train car brushing them from the bridge as it jumped the track.
In Negaunee Michigan on January 13 authorities say only one body has been recovered from the mine disaster. The shaft remains flooded hindering recovery efforts while crews pump water and resume body retrievals in the coming days.
Mrs Lena Christel aged 70 was found dead after a night of fire with her son Martin Christel in jail awaiting investigation. She was a Russian and appeared to have struggled for life as the body lay away from the bed. Nearby, a railway collision near Reeves Station Rome Georgia injured Mme Nordica the singer and her accompanist.
New York January 13 Richard Croker announced his retirement from Tammany Hall leadership at a meeting of the executive committee. Lewis Nixon was chosen as his successor to chair the finance committee a move endorsed by Croker who urged goodwill toward Nixon. A vote of thanks was given to Croker for his services.
President Zelaya of Nicaragua and cabinet members travel to Corinto on the Pacific to meet with Central American presidents or their envoys. General Terencio Terra of Honduras and General Tomas Regaldo of El Salvador head there, with others expected to join. Meetings set for January 15 and 17 aim to preserve peace.
The South American Steamship Company refuses to charter the Lantaro. In Colon Colombia a decree arms the vessel into a gunboat under General Alban military command. The government seeks to use the ship for coastal defense and enforcement actions.
The Lantaro’s captain and crew have taken possession and denied a sum of money. Senor Ehrman, a Panama banker, is referenced. Cannon are being mounted on the ship, which will depart from Panama immediately to attack the Colombian Liberal fleet.
Frank Holt, a 13 year deserter prisoner on Alcatraz, escapes by hiding in a large wooden box marked for a clothing firm. The box with a top opening could be opened from inside and was loaded onto the steamer McDowell. Holt remained inside until the ship reached the San Francisco dock, then walked ashore in a blue uniform.
The New York Central tunnel accident death list grows to seventeen. Winold Slitz, who had a leg amputated, died at Flower hospital. He lived in New Rochelle. Richard Molineux of New Rochelle is reported in a precarious condition at Flower hospital. Other patients progress favorably.
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 13 the second trial of James Howard for the 1900 killing of William Goebel moves quickly with no new testimony yet. The commonwealth expects to conclude early this week while the defense says it will offer evidence not presented at the first trial.
Vancouver officials promise reform after last Thursday election victory. Saloons closed Sunday under police order and bylaw against gambling is being strictly enforced.
Rochester police seized two men Pasqual Pulvino and Salvatore Ginnette after they were arrested for passing counterfeit silver dollars dated 1886 1889 1893 and 1899. The main counterfeit die plant remains unfound and the suspects were found heavily armed.
British forces surprised and captured a Boer laager 20 miles northwest of Ermelo. Forty two Boers were taken including Major Wolmarans.
London reports show Colonial Secretary Chamberlain at a Birmingham dinner defending his stance toward Count von Buelow. He withdraws nothing and says no British minister has served the country faithfully and stayed popular abroad. Papers split on the political impact.
Dublin January 8 to 13 reports say the United Irish League convention in Dublin was a great success and shows unity after Parnell. John Redmond's firm grip on the movement draws broad support. no alternative chair seems possible. The Nationalist party appears to be entering a new victorious chapter.
At a Central Trades and Labor union meeting in St. Louis on January 13 resolutions were adopted protesting hiring non union labor by the world’s fair and urging members to withhold further assessments on world’s fair stock. The Building Trades Council was asked to join but declined.
Perley A Stone says Ellen M Stone’s capture in Bulgaria and Macedonia was a premeditated political plot by local interests, not brigandage. He notes the risk to Americans in the Orient and cites the involvement of actors behind the scenes. The claim frames the event as persecution of American citizens abroad.
London dispatch reports Jan 11 negotiations for free ing Miss Stone and her companion Jeilka have not opened with the brigands. The dragoman Carefnll and Wy W. Peet of the missionary society are in Istanbul instructed to negotiate only with messengers bearing letters from Miss Stone to verify the prisoners are alive.
Berlin reports Admiral Prince Henry brother of Emperor William will attend the christening of the Kaiser's yacht hosted by Alice Rooser. The Imperial yacht Hohenzollern will represent the German navy at the ceremony and Prince Henry will sail to New York in February as a passenger aboard a North German Lloyd steamer. The duration of his U S visit depends on President Roosevelt's plans and entertainment arrangements. Washington notes Prince Henry will be welcomed with an elaborate program befitting his rank.
Louisville January 13 The play Uncle Pam's Cabin may be prohibited in Kentucky by law. United Daughters of the Confederacy led by Mrs Basil Duke and Mrs John B Castleman oppose the production calling it unreal and a cruel libel on the South. A committee will visit Frankfort to push for a bill banning the play with Confederate support.
In Pittsburg on January 13 the Homestead workingmen donated ten thousand dollars to the McKinley memorial fund. This substantial contribution, among the largest from Western Pennsylvania laborers, will be sent with donor names to the McKinsey memorial commission in Washington early this week. Most workers gave a half day’s pay, from the lowest laborer to department heads. Some contributors ante.
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