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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
4
Governor Murphy orders parts of infantry and cavalry to Paterson New Jersey to restore order amid fears of mob violence against mill workers. General Campbell assumes command as Erie Railroad ready to transport troops. Mill owners urge protection. mayor cites insufficient force.
At the Vermont state convention in Montpelier on June 20 delegates clashed as General J. G. McCullough of Bennington won the governorship nomination on the third ballot. Percival W. Clement’s Rutland supporters marched out in protest and briefly set up an open air ticket before reconsidering. Clement urged his followers to return home and think it over.
Paterson New Jersey reports a quiet day as Mayor Hinchcliffe suspends Chief of Police Fred Grant and assumes duties himself. Englishman William McQueen, prominent at earlier meetings, left the city and is believed in New York. Italian Galleano and German Crossman, tied to the riot, have avoided public notice. The mayor plans interviews with them. Rioters, lacking a leader, refrained from action as mills reopened. Police orders instruct officers to shoot straight if rioting resumes. The riot act has been distributed.
Hudson county silk mills close after Paterson dyers' strike ends with fear of riots. About 10,000 workers laid off with potential rise to 13,000, as a mob of 500 confronts Union Hill mills. Police and fire brigade quell disturbance. seventeen injured.
In New York on June 20 a large Democratic gathering celebrated the new Tilden club quarters. Grover Cleveland and David B. Hill spoke in harmony to unite party factions. Ex-president Cleveland’s first public appearance in five years drew prominent Democrats and a banquet followed for guests.
London June 20 The Daily Mail correspondent reports Spanish authorities expect General Weyler minister of war to visit Gibraltar to inspect and strengthen defenses and plan new forts within twelve miles of the fortress. The move stems from fears Britain may seize the hinterland around Gibraltar.
Pittsburg June 20 an announcement says Union Steel company made an additional purchase of iron ore lands in the Mesaba range Lake Superior regions. The investment is reported to exceed 1 000 000 dollars reflecting a large scale addition to its ore property holdings.
London June 20 The house of commons debated Patrick A McHugh an Irish member jailed for three months for contempt of a Sligo special court created under the crimes act. Bitter denunciations from Irish benches followed as A J Balfour agreed to appoint a committee to inquire into the arrest and report back.
Sunday services at 10:30 am and 7:99 pm. Sabbath School for Juniors and Endeavor groups. Prayer meeting Thursday. Ladies' Aid meets 1st and 3rd Friday. Missionary group 4th Friday. Golden Link last Saturday. Church service 7:45 pm last Monday. Oakland area note.
Felippi Rini and Dominick Bismente convicted of the murder of Antonio Natali. They face life imprisonment after Natali’s body was found hacked in a barrel on Chicago’s prairie near Western avenues. The victims had worked as railroad section hands near Warsaw, Wisconsin, and carried about $2,000 en route to Sicily for a wedding.
Newcastle Pennsylvania on June 20 saw a general strike by building trades unions in sympathy with journeymen plumbers who demand 3 to 3.50 for an eight hour day. The action stalls building operations until the dispute is resolved.
Telegraphic brief reports the death of King Albert of Saxony. Also noted are the total Philippine War costs to date at 170,326,586 dollars and honors for President W. H. H. Beadle with an LL D from the University of Michigan. Officials deny plans to cede or lease Mozambique to Britain.
In American Association play Louisville defeated Indianapolis 7 to 2 and Milwaukee beat St. Paul 9 to 3 while Minneapolis edged Kansas City 12 to 1 and Toledo won over Columbus 5 to 4. In the American League Detroit lost to Boston 4 to 1 and Cleveland beat Washington 5 to 3 while Chicago defeated Baltimore 2 to 0. St Louis beat Philadelphia 6 to 3. In the National League Pittsburg fell to St. Louis 3 to 2. Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 6 to 1 and Cincinnati beat Chicago 7 to 5.
Austin Homestead No 443 meets on the fourth Saturday evenings of each month in Woodman Hall. Adam Wayne serves as foreman and E F Peck as correspondent.
Fidelity Lodge No AF and AM holds regular meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the Masonic hall in Austin Minnesota. John H Anderson serves as worshipful master and Parke Goodwin as secretary.
Mrs Effie Williams serves as Lady Commander and Lt Fannie Feister as Record Keeper in a meeting series held on the second and fourth Wednesdays. They perform their duties while guiding attendees through routine organizational procedures.
Market quotations show Minneapolis Wheat on June 19 with July at 76 cents and September at 70 3 4 cents. Track prices list No 1 hard at 78 4 cents, No 1 Northern at 76 1 2 cents, and No 2 Northern at 7 1 2 cents.
The Court of Honor No 414 holds meetings on the first and third Tuesday evenings in the hall. N J Streaver is WC and Mrs Sarah Beng serves as Recorder.
Sioux City market data shows cattle prices with beeves at 5.00 to 7.00, cows bulls and mixed 2.50 to 5.00, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.25, yearlings and calves 2.75 to 4.00. Hogs bring 7.10 to 7.25.
The stated communications of this Chapter are held in Masonic ball Austin Minn on the second and fourth Friday evenings of each month R L Johnson MEH P Parke Good win Secretary.
Wheat prices listed for cash and futures including No. 1 hard at 77 3/4 cents, No. 1 Northern at 75 1/4 cents, No. 2 Northern at 74 cents, No. 3 spring at 72 1/4 cents. Arrive futures show No. 1 hard at 78 1/2 cents, No. 1 Northern at 75 1/4 cents, July at 75 1/4 cents, Sept. at 72 3/4 cents. Flax cash at $1.70.
Austin Council page 43 notes meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 8 PM in Woodman hall with visiting neighbors welcome. Officers listed include T. H. Pridba as Samaritan and J. Sco vell as Fin. Scribe.
St Paul markets show cattle choice butcher steers 6.25 to 6.50, cows and heifers 5.25 to 5.50, veals 4.50 to 5.25. Hogs ranged 6.85 to 7.25. Sheep good to choice 4.25 to 4.50, lambs 5.25 to 6.00.
Cattle Good to prime steers 7.50 8.00 poor to medium 4.75 7.40 stockers and feeders 2.75 5.25 cows and heifers 1.40 6.50 Texas steers 4.00 6.50. Hogs Mixed and butchers 7.10 7.55 good to choice heavy 7.45 7.65 rough heavy 7.10 7.40 light 6.95 7.25 bulk 7.15 7.35. Sheep Good to choice 4.75 5.00 lambs 5.55 7.00.
Wheat and corn futures quoted for June through December with prices and percent changes. Oats and flax listed by month including cash and regional prices. Butter and eggs shown with creamery and dairy ranges. Poultry figures for turkeys hens and spring chickens included with small variances.
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