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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
1
During the week the store advertises special prices on Carpets Rugs Lace and Shade Curtains Mattings and Oil Cloths. On Saturday the entire Topsey Hose line is 25 percent off. Goods were bought at about half price and are offered at extraordinary values, with early arrival advised.
Chicago June 17 United States Circuit Court Judge James C Jenkins urged abolition of elective judiciary in state courts at John Marshall Law School commencement He argued for governor appointment during good behavior or until a set age with substantial salaries and pensions to honor retiring judges and preserve dignity and competence in the bench.
The New Jersey Court of Errors sustained the chancery court’s contempt findings against St George Kempson. Kempson could not reopen the North Dakota decree by himself but could petition North Dakota to reveal he misrepresented residency, or the contempt judgment remains.
A fierce wind and lightning storm near Richland Georgia killed J. M. Hurley and severely shocked his wife. Numerous buildings including schools churches and homes were destroyed or damaged along with trees and peach crops. The storm disrupted property along the Seaboard Airline line.
Manila reports the recovery of bodies of sergeant two corporals and four privates captured May 30 at Binangonan Rizal. Most were hewn limb from limb and four could not be recognized. Nine suspects identified as ladrones, including two Teresa police members, are in custody. A graveyard incident involved a woman who shot herself in the chest but survived.
Details reach Hazelhurst of a mother reportedly driven to violence in a Brandywine area home. Lou Westrope and five children are found dead with bullet wounds. baby bones charred in the ruins. The mother, suspected, fled and was later found in a country grave. A rifle was found near her resting place.
In Eldorado Alabama since May 29 a race clash with a colored industrial school has driven many colored residents from their homes amid stonings warnings and nightly gunfire. Five families remain with two planning to leave. Rev Peter Green church stoning signals rising tensions as miners open in region. Governor Yates asked for protection.
Harry W. Bragg a private in Company F Twentieth Infantry shot and killed Mrs Lizzie Tibbits and then killed himself on the Columbus barracks grounds Jealousy was the motive Bragg from Pelican Wisconsin served in the Philippines Mrs Tibbits had come from Chicago as cook for Major Augur Bragg quarreled with her just before the tragedy over another man
Two military prisoners who had been sent from Alcatraz Island to Fort Baker construction work escaped in the afternoon after knocking down two guards and seizing rifles. Coast artillery units under Lieutenants Howard and Ludlow with about 150 men conducted the search, joined by local Sausalito residents. Wilhelmina at Castle Schaumburg in Berlin and Janeeee Wilhelmina of Holland are mentioned as convalescing at the same castle in the valley of the Laha.
Reports from the Island of Hawaii say Kilauea eruption persists drawing visitors to witness the spectacle. The activity centers in Halemaumau with lava sheets and flames, while the crater sits in a basin seven to eight miles in circumference with steep surrounding walls.
A Big Four freight train bound for Lena to Terre Haute was wrecked between Perth and Carbon, Indiana, when an axle failed as four men tried to steal a ride. Two men died instantly, two others were injured, and the pair of victims remained trapped under a car for hours.
The Price's Cream Baking Powder is presented as the acknowledged standard with high reputation, strength, and purity. It claims healthful, palatable results and warns against alum and dangerous chemicals in low grade powders. Dr Price's Baking Powder is sold on merits, not by schemes. The Paic& Bakina Powder Co claims value in every purchase. Alum powders are cheap but harmful, leaving injurious salts in baked goods.
Secretary Root assumes full responsibility for payments to General Gomez by General Wood during America's Cuba occupation and asserts the costs reflected sound policy. The War Department notes Cuban congress backed Gomez with a liberal pension and argues the living provisions helped stabilize postwar Cuba while avoiding heavy military action. Congress had long possessed details of Gomez payments and related pension bills, including widows’ pensions and disability increases. The article also mentions the Rebecca J. Taylor dismissal vote and a separate failed bill to favor American built ships for Philippines logistics.
Washington reports the house approved three resolutions under suspension to authorize 25 000 for Lincoln memorial plans in the city 100 000 for a prison ship martyrs monument near Brooklyn 10 000 for a Fredericksburg Virginia memorial to General Hugh Mercer. The action honors Revolutionary era figures and carries forward a 1777 congress authorization. Two pension law amendments were also passed.
Florence Alabama June 17 Senator Hanna of Ohio replied to General Cutter Smith who urged a 1904 presidential bid. Hanna expressed gratitude for the compliment but stated he is not a candidate for the nomination in 1904.
Paducah, June 17. The Davis chapel section in Marshall County reports gunfire during a Mormon meeting. Hardy Lamb was shot in the leg as opponents fired on the congregation. The Mormons say they will continue meetings and have notified the grand jury.
In Benton Harbor Mich on June 17 William Fikesal was fatally wounded by his son John at Berrien Springs after a family quarrel. The elder man knocked at the door today and was admitted. John then fired four shots, causing his father’s death.
London June 17 King Edward cancels his trip to Ascot though Queen Alexandra with the Prince and Princess of Wales will attend the races in state. The royal party will be accompanied by other members of the royal family.
The Chicago Telephone company resumes operations as 550 linemen return to work. Wages will rise, the union is recognized, and no work will be done on holidays.
Divers will be sent to Duluth to locate the remains of nine sailors lost when the Thomas Wilson sank after a collision with the G. G. Hadley. Pittsburg Steamship Company owner Manager Wolvin said bodies will be recovered if possible and the wreck will be examined for feasibility of raising the vessel. The Hadley salvage is progressing.
A cloudburst flooded cellars and swelled the river threatening mine openings. Rain continues heavily and could cause the river to overflow its banks by morning, endangering several shaft entrances.
Sixty machinists boilermakers and helpers in the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul shops in Sioux City walked out after the company refused a 20 cent daily wage increase demand.
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