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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1903
Page
2
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 men William Steigelman Sid White and J Epperly drowned while swimming near Moss Landing Salinas California on June 8.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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