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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1903

Page

4

Local Masonic Lodges Meet in Austin and Mine

Fidelity Lodge No 34 AF and AM holds communications in Austin Mine hall on the first and third Wednesdays monthly. Brother Myson serves as Secretary and John Robertson as Worshipful Master. Brother Yoood American Veomem gathers on the second and fourth Saturdays in Woodman Hall with F Peck as correspondent and N J Mayer as foreman. Von Dusko Camp No 243 meets first and third Wednesdays. Ed Carter as V C and Ed Sterling as V A.

Eee Hall Austin Mine John Robertson W M; T Myson

Cedar Camp No 26 B N A Meets Twice Monthly

Cedar Camp No 26 of the B N A meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month at 1 Woodman Hall. Officers include Mrs Mat BS Fairbanks of Oracle and Anna B Robie. Also noted are nd and 4th Monday meetings in the Masonic Hall with Mrs Wm McFarlane as W M and Jane Todd as Ty.

Woodman Hall Mat BS Fairbanks Oracle Anna B Robie Masonic Hall Wm McFarlane W M Jane Todd

Modern Samaritans Meeting Notice in Austin

A fragment shows a Modern Samaritans Austin chapter meeting details for the second and fourth Mondays at 6 p m in Woodman. It lists Herbert Stedger, J o Scovell, and Scribe as officials with McIntyre Post No 66 and a monthly Saturday air. Visiting comrades are invited.

Austin Ae Meetaon Monte Woodman Peighos Herbert Stedger Wood McIntyre John Robertson

R. R. Notices Homeseekers Excursions Rates 1903

The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway re establishes its Homeseekers Rates to Minnesota North Lakota Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon and other western regions. Valid on the first and third Tuesdays of April May and June 1903 the round trip fare is one fare plus 2.00 with a 21 day limit from sale. Inquiries to any M in L ticket agent or A B Curtis GP TA Minneapolis Minn.

Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R Minnesota North Lakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon A. B. Curtis GP & T A Minneapolis, Minn

Colonists Excursions to the West by the M and St L RY

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway sells special one way Colonist Excursion tickets at very low rates daily through June 15, 1903. Destinations include California Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Arizona and more. Contact nearest agent for rates through tourist cars and details. A B Cutts G P & T A Minneapolis Minnesota.

California Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Arizona A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Mine Iowa Central Railway Pointe AF Cotrs Gp& TA Miu

Iowa Central Ry Reestablishes Homedeekers Rates

The Iowa Central Railway reestablishes its Homedeekers Rates to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and other western points. Valid on the first and third Tuesdays of April May and June 1903. Fares are one plus two dollars for round trip, limited 21 days from sale. Inquiries at Iowa Central ticket agents or A B Cutts GP&TA Minneapolis Minn.

Iowa Central R'y Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon Iowa Central Gp&ta Minneapolis Minn

Great Western round trips to Minnesota and beyond

Through Chicago Great Western railway tickets on sale June 1 to Sept 30 for round trips to St Paul Minneapolis Superior Ashland Duluth and other Minnesota resorts with return by Oct 31 Also to Colorado Utah Black Hills New Mexico and Texas points with stop over privileges Full information from any Great Western agent or J P Elmer GPA Chicago Ill For Kansas City or St Louis see advertising for Iowa Central routes Rates and details from A B Cutts GPA Minneapolis See add elsewhere in paper

Chicago Great Western Railway St. Paul Minneapolis Superior Ashland Duluth Minnesota Colorado Utah Black Hills New Mexico Texas Great Western J.P. Elmer GPA Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Iowa Central Railroad A. B. Cutts

Favorable to Strikers Eight Firms Grant Textile Demands in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on June 4 eight textile firms granted demands of workers, swelling strikers as mills including Lighten berser & Co and Samuel Diswick agreed to a fifty five hour week and wage increases. Dyers sought higher pay, while several other firms gave partial concessions, signaling an early settlement potential amid ongoing strikes across dye works, yarn mills, carpet mills, and hosiery plants.

Philadelphia Lightenberser & Co Ingrain Samuel Diswick Franklinville Dye Works Chtenberger Company Grain Carpet Company Hairsroth

Miss Ware Arrested in Land Fraud Conspiracy Case

Miss Mary Ware, former United States commissioner at Eugene, was arrested in Portland on a charge of conspiring to obtain government lands by fraud. Horace G. McKinley, a timber land locator, was arrested for filing false affidavits. Special agents of the General Land Office have been probing alleged timber land frauds in Oregon for months, with thousands of fraudulent entries feared.

Portland Ore Mary Ware United States Eugene Bellinger

Telegraphic Briefs From Rail Strikes to Finance

The Rock Island and Chicago Burlington railroads settled freight handler disputes in Chicago. Moody will not remain in the cabinet beyond Roosevelt's term. Miss Anna M Bagstad of Yankton college won first in Western League of Oratory at Fargo ND. Rock Island gains control of Eastern Illinois via Frisco stake. J P Morgan Co says Erie control unchanged and no change planned. An Italian inmate in Alexandria Egypt identified as Count Maurice de Bosdari is released after forged JPMorgan name charges. he is not Count de Bosdart.

Rock Island Chicago Burlington Moody Roosevelt Anna M. Bagstad Yankton College Western League of Oratory Fargo N. D Illinois J. P. Morgan & Co Erie Alexandria Egypt Maurice de Bosdari J. Pierpont Morgan Count de Bosdart

Four Lives Lost In Steamer Flying Eagle Disaster

Hannibal Missouri June 4 four people died when the Flying Eagle steamer blew a cylinder head causing engine failure and capsize. The corrected list includes Linnie B Curts fourteen Martha Coppedga eight Harry Echen berger seventeen and Peggy Harvey cook on board as victims.

Hannibal Flying Eagle Lennie B. Curts Martha Coppedga Harry Echenberger Peggy Harvey Cook

Woodman Excursion Train to Blue Earth City

The C M St P Ry runs a special excursion train from Austin to Blue Earth City on June 9 1903 for the Modern Woodman Picnic. Train departs Austin at 630 A M. Round trip fare is 1 75. Inquiries to agent C W Snere.

Austin Blue Earth City C. W. Snere Agt

Travelers Protective Association Travel Offer Notice

Indianapolis June 9 to 14 1903 one fare plus two dollars for round trip tickets on sale June 7 to 8 good to return June 18 for further information apply to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago

Indianapolis Ind Chicago Great Western Railway Great Western J. P. Elmer Chicago

Train collision near Sumter kills conductor and four others

Six miles from Sumter an Atlantic Coast Line excursion train loaded with negroes struck a washout. Conductor Clements died instantly, four African American passengers were killed, and about thirty were injured. A witness warned the train but the engineer may have failed to see or react in time. In Lisbon, 30000 workers at Oporto walked out over long hours and low pay, raising fears of disorder and a general strike.

Columbus S. C Sumter Clements London Lisbon Morning Leader Oporto

Grosvenor Rejects Iowa Idea and Early Tariff Revision

Milwaukee June 4 The Sentinel prints an interview with Congressman Grosvenor of Ohio in which he states he is not in sympathy with the Iowa idea and opposes any general tariff revision before 1904.

Milwaukee the Sentinel Grosvenor Iowa

June Fair and Carnival Exposition Travel Offer

Minneapolis June 1 13 1903 round trip to St Paul or Minneapolis via Chicago Great Western Railway priced at $3.00. Tickets on sale June 2 4 8 and 11 and valid for three days. For details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago.

Minneapolis St. Paul Chicago Great Western Railway Great Western J. P. Elmer Chicago

New coaches boost comfort on line to Minneapolis

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway has placed new coaches in service between here and St. Pan and Minneapolis. The addition greatly enhances travel comfort and increases the line's popularity.

Here St. Ban Minneapolis Chicago, Milwaukee & St.Paul Railway

Not One But Choice Of Three Through Cars To California

Chicago Great Western Railway offers travelers a choice of three through tourist cars to California. Ask any Great Western agent for details and schedules.

California Chicago Great Western Ry Great Western Slvu

Bears the a co a Lian Riad You Have Always Boug

A fragment reads as a garbled historical note mentioning bears, a location, and a personal phrase. The readable words suggest a stray reference rather than a cohesive event or report. No clear names, dates, places, or actions emerge from the legible text.

Freight Lines Connecting Major Midwest Cities

A fragmentary rail schedule mentions routes from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Dubuque Des Moines Kansas City and Chicago heading southbound. It lists stops at Lyle Mason City Meservey Bagley and Dodge with a late evening 9:00 pm departure and 0:45 ut times, indicating daily services and an Ex Sunday option.

Sennen Annive Alvis Kansas City St. Louis Marshalltown Oxkaton Monmouth Pearis Ackley Senor Amit Manly Kensett Northwood St. Paul Minneapolia Dubuque Chicago Des Moines

Mystery of old violin varnishes and tone

A Philadelphia Record item notes the mystery of antique violin varnishes. It cites Charles Reade on solvent and color evaporation, explains how varnish affects tone, and mentions bone varnishes with ground amber. It warns modern makers reuse older methods but fail to match historic finishes.

Charles Reade Philadelphia

Bear Worshipers of Japan and the Amnos People

The Amnos, called bear worshipers, are described as ancient and queer, residing on Japanese islands such as Korrilos Sabkali no and Vexo Konnaldo. They total over 18,000 souls and are rapidly disappearing. The Amnos have broad noses and oblique eyes, unlike the Arnes who are tall and straight, said to descend from a bear and a southern princess. the bear is their chief god.

Japan Earth

How to See Under Water

A sensation for seeing beneath the surface describes an effect that is astonishing and delightful. It claims distinct vision to objects twenty to thirty feet below the surface beyond ordinary eye range. It explains that under water the eye loses extended vision and requires a different focus. Spectacles to adjust this focus are made by placing two watch crystals back to back or with concavities outward. Try it and be surprised.

British Vessel Arequipa Founders Under Gale Off Chile

A Valparaiso dispatch reports the Pacific Steam Navigation steamer Arequipa with eighty aboard foundered during a coastal gale. Several bodies were washed ashore, while seventeen survivors were saved. The captain and his wife were among the losses as the vessel sank at its moorings near Valparaiso.

London Lloyds Valparaiso Chile Associated Press Santiago de Chile Pacific Steam Navigation Company Arequipa Slater

A Draft Horse's Debut in New York City

Chieftain, a heavy draft horse famed in Keokuk county, rides east to New York for his debut as Sewell Ford narrates in Thorses Nine. The stock master promises a show as the silver white tail and dappled coat shine, drawing crowds at the Bull's Head sales stables before shipment.

Chieftain New York City Sewell Ford Thorses Keokuk County Wwe Indiana Bull's Head

New Counterfeit Noted In Metropolis Twenty Dollar Bill

Treasury department reports a crude counterfeit of a twenty dollar note from the National State Bank of Metropolis. The fake is described as a photographic reproduction and deemed very crude.

Washington Treasury Department National State Bank of Metropolis

Aged farmer dies after fall from stairs in Sioux City

Sioux City Iowa June 4 James Allen a bachelor farmer reputed to have killed the last buffalo on the plains of Western Iowa fell down stairs at his home breaking his neck and died two hours later authorities report.

Sioux City James Allen Iowa

Montreal Enveloped by Dense Smoke From Forest Fires

Montreal faced widespread smoke as forest fires raged across the province. Several settlements suffered havoc while the city was cloaked in ash and the sun greatly dimmed by the thick pall of smoke.

Montreal

Baseball scores from major leagues today

National League games in Cincinnati Boston won 6 to 0 St. Louis beat Philadelphia 4 to 3 Chicago defeated Brooklyn 11 to 3 Pittsburg shut out New York 5 to 0 American League New York lost to Boston 3 to 9 Washington edged Philadelphia 5 to 2 American Association Milwaukee downed Columbus 5 to 4 Minneapolis beat Louisville 3 to 2 St Paul edged Indianapolis 2 to 0

Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburg New York Washington American Association Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis

Wheat and grain price report from Minneapolis market

Minneapolis June 3 Wheat cash prices listed with bids and June notes. On track No 1 hard at 80 3/4 cents, No 1 Northern 79 4 cents, No 2 Northern 78 1/2 cents, No 3 Northern 77 3/4 to 78 cents, July 91 cents, Sept tie noted.

Minneapolis

Live stock markets across cities report mixed gains

Markets in St Paul Duluth and Chicago show cattle veal hogs and sheep prices. St Paul steady to high with steers 4.25 to 5.00 cows 3.25 to 4.00 hogs 5.40 to 5.70 sheep 5.00 to 5.75 lambs 5.75 to 6.50. Duluth lists wheat and flax prices while Chicago ranges cattle 4.00 to 5.40 and sheep 4.75 to 7.75 with various classes and weights.

St. Paul Chicago Union Stock Yards Chicago Western

Market summary from Chicago wheat corn pork and futures

Chicago market report shows wheat June at 15c, July 14% and Sept 72% with old crop notes. Corn June 47% and July 46% to 47c, Sept 46% Dec 45%54c. Date contracts June 851% July 34% Sept 82% Dec 82% 4c. Pork July 17.45, Sept 87%. Flax cash Northwestern 1.18 Southwestern 1.10 July 1.12. Butter creamries 15 21% and eggs 13 14c. Turkey 10 12c, chickens listed.

Chicago Northwestern Southwestern

Metropolis Market Speak Sparks Bold Auction Warmth

The passage depicts a vivid auction moment where a boisterous buyer, calling the heavy Aragis “Gentlemen,” proclaims a remarkable bid. A red faced pioneer boasts a “buster” with wagon width and a massive leg from Cherstain’s introduction to the metropolis, signaling a daring start at $5007.

Cherstain

Not Wheels rating, Clara and the house cleanup

Harriet complains Harry helps little with chores. He hangs pictures crooked and grumbles about tasks.

Clara Harry Harriet Trolt Free Press

Mrs Proud Roast Plays With Choir Roles

A garbled fragment shows a scene about a choir and a newcomer asking for a singer's position. The dialogue is unclear, presenting distorted names and phrases with no coherent facts or identifiable figures.

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