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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
4
In Troy Kansas on June 14 William Mitchell a wealthy local stockman was found dead with a bullet wound to the head and his wife shot through the shoulder at their home Mrs Mitchell says he shot her and then killed himself following a quarrel over another woman
In a vigorous letter from Stockholm dated June 14, King Oscar argues his accession oath obliges him to speak on Norway’s council of state and veto of the consular bill. He insists his constitutional prerogatives remain intact within the Sweden Norway union and calls for respect for Norway’s decision. He says Norway’s independence clause binds the monarchy to avoid acting as a tool of the state council and leaves ultimate union fate to Sweden and himself.
Theophile Premier Theodore Del yannis was stabbed at the chamber of deputies by gambler Gherakaris. He died after three hours despite medical aid. The assassin was overpowered as 20 000 spectators mourned and demanded justice. King George to return to Athens. Gherakaris had been released from prison after a 18 year sentence for wife murder.
Fort Leavenworth reports Frank G. Bigelow, former president of the First National Bank of Milwaukee, is in improved condition. He will probably remain in the prison hospital for about a week before resuming prison duties.
Prominent New York lawyer Thomas F. Wyckes aged 55 was arrested and indicted on a blackmail charge after allegedly living a double life. He posted $1,000 bail and his case was deferred until next Monday. The complaint came from Edmund Weston of Weston Electrical Instrument Co. Wyckes allegedly used the alias Lewis Jarvis to demand protection money and criticized an attorney Weston employed in a related case. In Chicago, John C. Driscoll said he would reveal supposedly bribe-backed labor union actions before a grand jury, showing a bank book linking large sums to union leaders. Albert Young and Charles Dold also expected to testify. a riot results in a fatal shooting by Officer Jones.
The state department says Cherboure has been chosen as the departure point for the remains of Admiral John Paul Jones. The announcement notes the voyage will proceed from Cherboure to the United States, marking the final transport of the famed naval hero.
Colonel William Colvill veteran of the First Minnesota and leader at Gettysburg died in his sleep at the Minnehaha Soldiers' Home after showing minor heart trouble. He had travelled from Red Wing to participate in Flag Day activities in St Paul and spent the night at the home. He was the first colonel of the regiment and commanded during its famous Gettysburg charge.
Chicago June 14 A one week stay was granted for Jocko Briggs who faced execution for the murder of Hans Peter Son, a cigar dealer, on Sept 12 as Briggs attorneys failed to properly handle the case.
A Southern railway Cotton Special bound for Louisville Kentucky derailed on a trestle at Golden Gate Alabama. Engine and four coaches overturned. Deceased: J J Whies Greenway Arkansas Fireman J D Johnson Engineer Otto Graetz Princeton Indiana. Injured include W C Peeler Pine Bluff Ark Captain Johan S Bell Pine Bluff Ark General James Jordan Pine Bluff Ark. Train carried Confederate Veterans to reunion.
Philadelphia scene turns stormy as the street railways committee sends four repeal bills to the city solicitor for legality. The action, taken amid cries of thieves and crooks, marks a setback for Mayor Weaver in the reform drive over street car franchising. Separately in St Louis, jockey Hector on Wellesley died and jockey Morris on Dr Clark injured after a steeplechase mishap at the American Jockey Club track.
The Pennsylvania Special runs 910 miles between Chicago and New York in 18 hours. Daily departures from Chicago at 2 45 p m arrive New York next morning. return departs New York at 3 5 p m arriving Chicago next morning. The service offers Vestibuled electric lighting and smoking dining sleeping and observation cars. For more information contact G L Thompson G P A Pioneer Press Bldg St Paul 910-1 Piety.
Advertises sale of heavy timber land in southern Missouri and Arkansas at 3 to 10 dollars per acre with improved farms from 10 to 20. Also lists farms in Mower County and houses and lots in a city with easy terms. G Sorflayten, manager, Great Western Land Agency, 223 N Main Street, Austin, Mian.
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