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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
1
A burning mine at Port Royal Pennsylvania reportedly caused fatalities with workers presumed dead. Officials probe conditions and establish evacuation protocols as families await confirmation. Local authorities coordinate with mine operators to assess damage and safety compliance.
A mine explosion at Pittsburg Coal and Coke Shaft No 2 in Port Royal Pa. ignited a fire. Over 30 men underground, four entombed, rescues underway as crowd of relatives gathers. Officials and rescuers attempt to reach the mine as gas and smoke hinder operations.
The International Machinists Association in convention approves financial aid for non-union workers who left with members. President O Connell says aid amounts will be enough to keep them in the fight. Since May 20 over 40000 has been distributed. no formal benefits system yet. A AFL assessment is requested to fund strikers. If needed, appeal to British trade bodies for support.
The Times notes that the United States declines a joint guarantee of the Chinese indemnity, arguing Americans are business like and unlikely to lend credit to China. The editorial suggests Washington's stance was foreseen and discounted, aligning with Britain's position.
Burlington June 11. The Iowa conference of the German Lutheran synod of North America adopted resolutions declaring divorced people cannot remarry except in adultery cases where only the innocent party may remarry. Masters are forbidden to perform such ceremonies and members breaking the rule cannot retain membership.
New York June 11 Naval authorities follow the submarine torpedo boat Holland from Philadelphia to New York under Lt Edward Simpson U S N for experiments to guide future navy craft. Constructors doubt Holland seaworthiness though she endured the tow under favorable winds and now face brisk westerlies.
The Modern Woodmen of America flood St Paul for their national convention and encampment. Camp Northcott, at University Avenue and Victoria Street, hosts up to 110 Forester camps for a week, with 2,000 men. The camp has 538 tents and a 200 foot long mess tent for 900 diners. Head Consul Northcott and Chief Clerk Hawes anticipate re election. Grand Rapids already vies for the next head camp.
Arkansas City Kan June 11 A murder trial opens with defendants Charles Betts 14 and Clyde Moore 16 charged in the shooting death of farmer C Wiltberger on a public road. Robbery is suspected motive as the youths were arrested about two weeks after the killing while returning from town with a wheat load.
Omaha June 11 preliminary examination of James Callahan on perjury continued in county court. Edward A. Cudahy Jr testified over an hour about his abduction and identification of Callahan as "the dark man" in the kidnapping case. Several witnesses from the highway robbery trial repeated their testimony.
Twenty one large plow manufacturers from Ohio Kentucky Wisconsin New York will form a national combine. Meeting in Chicago at the Auditorium Annex led by Charles H Deere of Moline. W A Vincent of Chicago directs coverage and expects incorporation within a month with about 75 million dollars capital. Officers to be elected today. No agreement to fix plow prices is reported.
Delegates from nearly every civilized country converge on Boston for the semi centennial international jubilee convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of North America. Officials anticipate about 6000 delegates from diverse associations across six days of sessions at the Mechanics building exhibition hall.
Halifax reports the steamship Loyalist arriving from England with a company of Royal Engineers. They proceed to Bermuda to prepare quarters for Boer prisoners. Havana notes a secret convention session postponement due to the absence of Senor Capote.
Dr August M Unger and F Wayland Brown were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud insurers in the Marie Defenbach case and sentenced to prison. Frank H Smiley, a co defendant, pleaded guilty and turned state's evidence, likely lighter punishment. The scheme planned a false illness and cremation to claim $25 000 in policies. The woman's death was ruled natural by an inquest, though state prosecutors said murder was possible.
L Hartman and his wife were found dead in their bed at the Great Northern hotel Chicago each with a bullet wound to the temple. The couple appeared composed, a revolver in the husband’s hand, hotel managers know little beyond wealth ties in New York and the wife once used the stage name Rose Violet. A runaway marriage and a despairing father are suspected.
A newspaper ad proclaims 100 cents buys more goods here than elsewhere with quick sales at small profits and urges readers to read prices.
In San Francisco on June 11 Collector Stratton urged the treasury to admit Su Shih Shin as a trader under section 6 of the exclusion act. Chinese authorities here oppose his landing for political reasons, as he leads a reform party backing Emperor Kwang Hsu. Shin sits in a detention shed at Pacific Mail dock awaiting decision with a $50,000 price on his head and protection from mob threats.
A sheriff and posse near Unadilla Georgia killed the desperado Hence Wright after a cabin siege nine miles from town. John Mathis of Elkox Georgia was fatally wounded with a leg artery severed when the posse burst the house as the Negro fired from interior. Over twenty shots fired in one minute.
New York June 11. The administrative council of the National Metal Trades association met at the Gilsey House to prepare plans for the general convention to consider the machinists strike. Officers say the meeting aimed to devise strike plans and that no arbitration proposals will be entertained.
Judge Peter L. Palmer rebuked over 100 reformers who gathered to protest injunctions against city fire and police boards in cases involving a restaurant serving drinks on Sundays and a saloonkeeper seeking liquor sales to women. He warned of a possible contempt inquiry into Denver clergy who denounced him from pulpits, with punishment to follow if warranted.
Denis J. Swente, chief of Chicago's fire department for over fifty years, has formally resigned due to ill health. He plans to spend the next two years abroad, ending a long tenure marked by arduous duties and public service.
Victoria British Columbia reports the Kinshin Maru arrived from the Orient with word of a Chinese passenger boat en route from Chu San to Ning Pi that was upset in a May 8 squall. Of 68 aboard only 9 were saved and 30 bodies washed ashore.
La Porte Indiana June 11 Frank P Allen 18 stabbed his brother Charles P Allen 15 with a knife. The blade entered the left lung and a wound is feared fatal. The younger brother is crazed over his act.
Madrid June 11 Premier Sagasta told supporters the government will issue Joan for territorial defense and carry out a reorganization of the navy.
On June 11 eight claims were filed with the Spanish claims commission in Washington. The total amount sued for reached 317000 dollars. The largest claim sought 163968 dollars for property losses filed by Christobal Alfonso.
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