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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1903

Page

2

Classified Rates For Advertisers In 19th Century Paper

For more than three insertions 22 cents per line. Black faced type 10 cents per line. Half rates to lodges, churches, and societies.

Change of venue denied in Steele county murder case

The writer questions the denial of a venue change for Owatonna youths indicted for Krier's murder. They criticize the rule requiring jurors who have not read their papers and warn the jury may be ignorant, though Steele county could still seat intelligent jurors able to follow evidence and avoid bias.

Owatonna Krier Steele County

Terrific storms shift focus to southeast states

Central west storms wane as havoc shifts east with blustery fronts. New York and New England vow for rain while fires threaten Adirondacks and Milne forests as evacuations and emergency responses ramp up.

South Eastern Central West Empire State New England Adirondacks Milne

Boostrom In High Demand Across State For Commencement Orations

Prof. Chas R Boostrom of Austin is sought after as commencement speaker across the state and northern Iowa. Reports say he has declined several requests after delivering a graduation address in Lanesboro, where the Leader notes his proven eloquence and strong reception.

Boostrom Iowa Lanesboro Chas. R. Boostrom Austin Babar Ea Say

Degree of Honor Dance and Social Set for June 11

The Degree of Honor lodge announces a social dance Thursday June 11 with refreshments. Admission 50 cents for gentlemen and 10 cents for ladies. Music by Tichy and prompter Tony Gallagher.

Tichy Tony Gallagher

Close Call as Sprinkling Cart Tumbles on Lansing Avenue

Bert Wheeler of Mill Street narrowly escaped death when a sprinkling cart backed by hand rolled over a bank at Stillman’s shop on Lansing Avenue. Wheeler was pinned in mud and water before coworkers freed him. He suffered a deep cut to the left ear and other bruises likely to sideline him briefly.

Bert Wheeler Mill Street Geo. Duffy Stillman Lansing Avenue Mr. Wheeler

Missing Dog with Aust in Tax Collar 1901

Small dog wandered to a residence on Tuesday wearing a collar inscribed Austin dog tax 225 1901 with initials O B. Owner may claim by contacting M Lux of Rose Creek and paying the advertisement fee.

Austin O. Bowner M. Lux Rose Creek

Young People With A Circus Lead Wallace Show

The Great Wallace Show, touring Austin on Tuesday June 9, features a workforce dominated by young talent under 40, with half under 30. B E Wallace maintains high salaries for 150 performers, prioritizing quality and specialization over sheer act count, shaping a vigorous, well-run circus.

Wallace Austin B. E. Wallace Columbia 8. C

Bachelor Cigar Offer Prompts Sales Plea

A note from James Cronan pleads for buyers to purchase Bachelor cigars offered at five cents, admitting weaker sales and expressing willingness to accommodate any purchaser despite the low price.

Three Young Men Drown Near Moss Landing Cal

Three men William Steigelman Sid White and J Epperly drowned while swimming near Moss Landing Salinas California on June 8.

Moss Landing Cal Salinas, Cal William Steigelman Sid White J. Epperly

Obituary for Winston Kimball Torsleff boy dies at three months

The three month old Winston Kimball Torsleff, son of Mr and Mrs L F Torsleff, died Sunday evening from an acute indigestion attack after a period of illness. Funeral from the house Tuesday at 3 PM. The family has the sympathy of many in their bereavement.

Winston Kimball Torsleff L. F. Torsleff

Temperance Sermon Praised by Methodist Church Leader

Rev E Wels editor of Back Bone delivers a temperance sermon at the Methodist church praising temperance and urging churches to unite in plans. He stresses Bible pastors and members as temperance allies and keeps party politics out of the discussion. Mrs Josiah Furtney and family plan to attend Rochester for Harry Furtney’s wedding.

E. Wels Josiah Furtney Rochester Harry Furtney

River Floods Endanger Crops on Both Sides of St. Louis

In St Louis on June 8 water levels ran high marking the highest since 1858. Bottom land crops face imminent destruction as the river rises threatening regional agriculture.

St. Louis

Jealousy Provokes Killing in Maynard Mining Town

In Maynard Ohio County on Sunday Joseph Seachy shot his cousin and an innocent bystander Michael Kosma. Kosma died after being struck under the eye and through the brain. Seachy fled but was captured by a posse and jailed in St Clairsville.

Wheeling W. Va Maynard Joseph Seachy Michael Seachy Joseph Kosma Kosma Seachy St. Clairsville

Battle Looms As Dewey Mob Guards Prisoners In Kansas

A Colby Kansas arrest story reports Chauncey Dewey and associates Mc Bride and Wilson charged with murder, guarded by sheriff's posse and Kansas National Guard. Sixteen hundred armed settlers encamp near Berry’s ranch as march toward St Francis begins. Berlin decree bars further plague germ experiments after death of Dr Milan Sachs, citing public health risk.

Denver Colo Colby Kan Chauncey Dewey McBride Wilson Daniel Berry Kansas National Guard St. Francis Berry O. K. Ranch Berlin Milan Sachs

Lovers quarrel ends in shooting in Osakis

George Harris, about forty, shot Mrs. Charles Robinson in the hip and fired at Mr. Robinson during a love quarrel over his daughter. The assailant fled into the woods. bloodhounds have been called. The incident occurred in Osakis Minnesota on June 8.

Tragic fall from train in Benson kills man

A passenger, believed to be Christian Peterson from papers found on him, alighted from a westbound train at Benson Minnesota and while attempting to reboard slipped and fell under the wheels, dying instantly at the scene.

Benson Minn Christian Peterson

Hat Sparks Refusal Over Wives Illness

A remark from Meggendorfer Blatter references a wife’s illness and a doctor’s injunction against excitement, prompting a cautious response about visiting while wearing a new hat. The quote highlights social constraints and medical caution affecting personal interactions.

The Flag In Battle Through the Ages

A compact history of flags from ancient standard bearers to modern banners. It traces the flag’s role as rallying point, etiquette, and symbol of power, with examples from Persian aprons to Dutch and Napoleonic eras, plus a noted naval rescue by Captain Lennox and the fate of fallen standards in sieges.

London Globe Scott Lord Howard Marmion Douglas Otterburn Reasen Larey Bay of Ball Woodford Lennox Lainier Milton Napoleon Moscow Metz Sedan

Easy Divorce In Old Times

The ancient Code of Khammurabi circa 2200 B C outlines divorce rules. A clause notes a wife who wastes her husband’s house may be called to account, but if the husband says he put her away she receives nothing.

Meggendorfer Blatter Khammurabi Assyria Susa

Vatican preps for Loubet Rome visit first by Catholic ruler

President Loubet's contemplated Rome trip stirs Vatican circles as the pope weighs how to receive him. The planned visit would mark the first Catholic sovereign to enter the Quirinal’s rival seat since the fall of temporal power, raising questions amid France's church-state tensions.

Loubet Rome Vatican Victor Emanuel Paris Holy See Quirinal France

General Strike Called Against National Biscuit Plants

Chicago June 8 A general strike of National Biscuit company plants nationwide is to begin Tuesday. The move is announced by Delegate McIntosh of the Cracker Bakers union at the Chicago Federation of Labor meeting. The Bakers and Confectioners International union, led by Harsh Becker, issued the order after a convention decision to challenge the company for refusing to bargain with the unions.

Chicago National Biscuit Company Chicago Federation of Labor McIntosh Cracker Bakers’ Union McIintosh Harshbecker Bakers and Confectioners’ International Union Cleveland

French President Loubet to Visit London in July

President Loubet will arrive in London on July 6 for a return visit to King Edward. He will stay three days and depart for Paris. The French president will reside at St James Palace as the king′s guest.

London Loubet Edward Paris St. James Palace

Telegraphic Brevities Snapshot of world events

Lord Salisbury improves as rest of items note deaths and events: Ewing dead in Massachusetts, turfman Lucas dies in Missouri, Quo Vadis wins Grand Prix de Paris, Olson drowns in Lake Vadnais, ozone filter claim at Berlin congress, Austrian miners emigrate to the United States, Philadelphia textile strike cited sanitary concerns, Sam Lung confirms Catholic faith and changes name to Patrick.

Edmond Blanc John Olson Roon Brown & Bigelow St Paul Lake Vadnals Proskouor Chemical Congress Berlin Austria United States Philadelphia Sam Lung St. Paul Ireland Sam Patrick

Baseball scores from the National League and American Association

National League results show Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 8, Chicago 4 New York 9, St Louis 4 Brooklyn 2. Second game St Louis 4 Brooklyn 6. American Association games: Toledo 3 Minneapolis 2, Louisville 6 Milwaukee 3, Columbus 2 St Paul 7.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago New York St. Louis Brooklyn Toledo Minneapolis Louisville Milwaukee Columbus St. Paul

Wheat and cattle market notes from Minneapolis to Chicago

Minneapolis and Duluth report wheat prices with July and Sept futures, cash and track figures. St Paul and Chicago deliver cattle hog and sheep quotes with ranges for steers cows heifers and lambs, including price bands for good to prime and common to fair stock.

Minneapolis St. Paul Chicago

Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Report

Chicago prices for Wheat with July at 5 75/8 cents old and Sept at 7 33/4, Corn July 48 1/4 cents, Oats June 36 to 38 1/4 cents, Pork July 16.90, Flax Northwestern 1.14, Butter Creameries 22 cents, Eggs 14 cents, Poultry 12 1/2 cents.

Chicago Northwestern Southwestern

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