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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
1
The Alteration Yale announces a week of significant goods movement to accommodate improvements. A double effort will reduce rock and make sweeping price cuts with emphatic values expected throughout the period.
A lively sale blurb promotes $15 suits in extra large sizes and a 10 day clearance, low prices on remaining stock at $10.87 for all others, and highlights Topsy Hosiery, carpets and rugs with velvet rugs 10 by 11 at $12.50. The ad urges a Saturday in Millinery with bargains in a wide department sale.
In Belgrade on June 12 a palace massacre killed King Alexander Queen Draga her two brothers Premier Markovitch and other ministers. The army proclaimed Prince Peter Karageorgevitch king, amid turmoil as Parliament is summoned for June 16. Conspirators, high ranking officers, and a loyalist plot secured the coup with stealthy planning and a divided palace guards response.
Reports detail Colonel Naumovics leading a palace assault that killed King Alexander and Queen Draga after presenting a demanded abdication. Troops seized posts, proclaimed Prince Karageorgevitch king, and mobs cheered while factions clashed. Parliament likely to ratify a new ruler amid fears of unrest.
Geneva reports Prince Peter Karageorgevitch astonished by Belgrade events learned via Vienna telegram. He denies knowledge of a Belgrade tragedy and cites uncertain royal claims, amid rumors of Austrian aid and dissident ministers. He lives modestly in Geneva with three children.
J J Ryan, president of the defunct J J Ryan Investment Co, was acquitted of embezzlement as bailee by judge instructions after the grand jury probe. The trial reviewed contracts with patrons and whether funds were loans or bail. The ruling may affect related indictments against Lumpkin Gill O Keefe Hogue and others under similar business practices.
In St Paul on June 12 the final pleadings were completed before Judge Lochren. The state’s closing address by M D Munn urged that states may regulate railroads differently, with the government backing a separate legal framework. The lengthy arguments spanned a week with six attorneys, and a decision is expected soon, likely followed by an appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
In a U S district court before Judge Amidon the jury found for Gaar Scott & Co. after a thirty minute deliberation in the case of Miles versus the threshing machine makers. The plaintiff sought 26000 damages for a lost foot alleging defective construction and faulty cylinder covering. The trial was bitterly contested.
East St Louis reports the flood crisis easing with the river at 37.9 feet. Rescue crews saved prisoners and protected property as refugees sought higher ground, while water seeped along Broadway and Missouri avenues. Losses remain unconfirmed though are likely extensive, with relief efforts continuing.
West Point N Y June 12 commencement exercises for the United States military academy produced ninety four graduates. The top ten star men assigned to the engineer corps include MacArthur Leeds Fiske M C Tiler Telfer Grant Schley L H Brown W H Regs and F P
The War Department announced state shares from a 2.6 million dollar militia appropriation, allocating 59 percent to arm and equip units to align with the regular army. Northwestern states receive varying sums including Michigan 24,151 and Wisconsin 24,425, with others listed such as Iowa 22,019 and Montana 4,028.
New York June 12 The Reliance demonstrated equal speed to both Constitution and Columbia in smooth seas and light wind. After a sharp hour long duel the Reliance led Constitution by 5 minutes 22 seconds and beat Columbia by 12 minutes 45 seconds on the America's Cup course off Sandy Hook. The three yachts started side by side with Rhode Island’s Constitution attempting to blanket Reliance while Columbia trailed in the lee of both.
In Lander Wyoming a clash at the Shoshone agency pitted five Shoshone Indians against ten police under Chief Dick Washakie. Over fifty shots were fired as alcohol intoxicated participants battled. One policeman was wounded in the leg and another in the arm. The Indians had obtained whisky and were drunk.
Mrs. Mary McKnight, self confessed killer of her brother John Murphy and his wife and baby, was arraigned before Justice Kellogg in Kaskaskia Michigan. Her attorney pleaded not guilty and the examination was scheduled for August 17.
A June 12 blaze in Plymouth, Wisconsin, destroyed the Laack block the city’s most handsome structure, housing several firms. Total loss estimated at 61000 dollars, partly insured. The fire began with a lamp explosion in a store basement.
In Butte on June 12 Frank Davey, Deer Lodge electric light plant manager, wrestled Joe Beaumont, a local butcher. Davey was thrown, neck broken, and died instantly at ringside. Beaumont reported shaken as crowd watched the fatal match unfold.
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