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Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1903

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Delay of the Law Op s Murderer Leads to Inquest Awaited

Wilmington reports the mob lynching of George F. White after the murder and assault of Seventeen year old Helen Bishop. Authorities plan an inquest to identify mob leaders while Gov Hunn and Attorney General Ward weigh next steps. Coroner McCormick has not fixed the inquest date. One Baltimore prisoner Arthur Cornell held for murder. Peter Smith shot during mob clash. several others injured. Mrs Bishop remains in extreme nervous distress.

Wilmington Del George F. White Helen Bishop Miss Bishop Govfor Hunn Torney H. H. Ward Corol McCormick Puty Killmer Price Francis Arthur Cornell Baltimore Newcastle County Peter Smith Smith

Hoyme Memorial Hospital Planned in Duluth

In Duluth on June 24 during the United church conference Rev N B Tvedt announced funds will be raised immediately to establish the Hoyme memorial hospital. The hospital will be United church controlled with Deaconess sisters from Chicago in charge, aiming to serve Scandinavian miners woodmen and sailors who lack English fluency. Several pastors joined the United Brethren church and district visitors were selected including Rev Jacob Tanner Jasper IA and Rev S I Nummedal Jasper Minn among others.

Duluth United Church Conference N. B. Tvedt Hoyme Memorial Hospital United Church Chicago United Brethren Church P. A. Diethrichson Gottfried Peterson Solesten Gaarsmoe C. O. Solberg M. Londahl J. B. A. Dakle H. Hijertaas

Young Lawyer Herman F. Robinson Commits Suicide

Herman F. Robinson a young Roslyn lawyer and Harvard alumnus of 1898 shot himself in New York. Son of Dr. Beverly Robinson he was prominent in social circles. Family reports no known reason for the self inflicted death.

New York Herman F. Robinson Beverly Robinson Young Robinson Harvard

Defense of Chauncey Dewey in Berry killings to be self defense

Topeka Kansas June 24 The defense line for Chauncey Dewey and his associates maintains that if the Berry killings occurred the shooters acted in self defense It is not admitted that any of those under arrest fired the fatal shots

Chauncey Dewey Topeka Kan Tfe Berrys

Dubuque Strike Settled With Union Concessions

Dubuque Iowa June 24 Union Electric Company settles its street car strike with city aid. The firm agrees not to discriminate against union men to recognize the grievance committee allow appeals to directors reinstate all strikers and provide clearance cars for Devereaux Noonan and Hennessey whose discharge sparked the strike militia to withdraw today.

Dubuque Union Electric Company Municipal Affairs Committee of Compan Allf Devereaux

Richmond regiments ordered to quell street strike riot

Governor Montague orders the Seventieth regiment the Richmond Blues battalion and the Richmond Howitzers to duty to maintain order against street ear strikers and sympathizers. The Seventieth report today as rioting continues but no serious injuries reported yet.

Richmond Montague Seventieth Regiment Richmond Blues

Wreck injures three on Illinois Central near Dawson Springs

A derailment last night at 7 near Dawson Springs on the Illinois Central between freight trains No 151 and 496 injured three men. Engineer Underwood and fireman Jennings of Paducah and a Louisville negro were hurt. the negro died, his body buried at the wreck site.

Paducah Illinois Central Railroad Dawson Springs Underwood Jennings Louisville

Deceased Black person incident near East St. Louis

Two women report an unknown Black person incident near East St. Louis Illinois. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the death and reviewing nearby surveillance. Details remain unclear as officials seek witnesses and secure the scene.

Two Women Assaulted Near East St. Louis. Man Surrounded

On Tuesday morning two women were assaulted near East St. Louis. One victim Mrs Annie Green, a 25 year old colored woman, suffered a fractured skull and a broken arm. Florence Bruno, 17, was also assaulted at her father's home. A posse and police surround a man on a Mississippi back-water island as search continues. Florence Bruno unconscious at St Marys hospital. Annie Green precarious at Henrietta hospital.

John Bruno East St. Louis Belleville Florence Bruno Bruno Bown St. Clair County Mississippi St Mary’s Hospital Annie Green Henrietta Hospital

Lynching Threat Tops Peoria Desperado Case

Detective William E. Murphy was killed by "Billy" McRay as he attempted to arrest him on burglary charges. A mob of about 1,000 men gathered, the fire department was used to distract them, and Sheriff Potter reinforced the county jail with deputies. The mob dispersed after authorities vowed to fire if entry was attempted.

Peoria Ini Ill William E. Murphy Billy” McRay Murphy McRay MccKay McKay Potter

Bulgarians Repel Turkish Detachment At Batak

Semiofficial reports say a Turkish frontier guard unit crossed from Bulgaria at Batak and was repulsed by Bulgarian forces. Turkish losses total twenty killed and wounded. The war ministry directs provisions for 50 000 troops to Salonica and Adrianople. An engagement with Macedonian insurgents near Peroia is reported. outcome unknown.

Sofia Batak Turkish War Ministry Salonica Adrianople Peroia

Schwab Says He Will Not Resign United States Steel President

A statement issued last night attributed to Mr. Schwab states he has no intention of resigning as president of the United States Steel Corporation. It adds that Schwab is in excellent health and attends the steel firm’s office daily in New York.

New York Schwab United States Steel Corporation

Destructive blaze hits Wetaskawin Alberta business district

A disastrous fire swept Wetaskawin on Tuesday, devouring most of the business section and causing about 200000 dollars in damages. The fire began in the opera house and a company performing there lost all stage property and effects.

Winnipeg Man Wetaskawin Alberta

Rooney Must Hang North Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Law

Fargo verdict upholds six month delay to execution and move to state penitentiary. John Rooney, convicted of murder during a botched White Earth hold up, faces a first penitentiary execution after legal changes shifting venue and timing. The decision preserves the new statute and Rooney’s scheduled September hanging.

Fargo N. D Supreme Court John Rooney Rooney Sweet Brothers White Earth Minn Harold Sweet Ollock

Manhunt in Progress in Indiana Ex-con on the Run

Panhandle detectives and county sheriffs patrol Cass and Miami counties as Willard Herrell, an armed ex convict, evades capture after a day of shootings including at Lake Er ie depot in Bunker Hill and at a passenger train. He threatened John Shive ly who fled as bullets flew. Shiveley testified against him in a prior murder case.

Logansport Ind Pan-handle Willard Herrell Cass Miami Herrell Travel Inez Lake Erie Bunker Hill John Shively Shively Shiveley William Condon

North Dakota Man Killed by Glasgow Desperadoes

In Buford North Dakota June 24 proprietor Kubelik of the Belfast hotel was shot in the street by Pierce alias an escaped Glasgow jail prisoner with William Hardee. Pierce is near Buford pursued by a large posse and previously helped four Glasgow jail escapees. Hardee McKinney Brown are dead and Kubelik’s death marks the sixth violent death tied to the escape.

Buford N. D Kubelik Belfast Pierce Glasgow Mont William Hardee Jack Williams Missouri River Hardee McKinney Brown

New Orleans Bears Lose In Cotton Market Showdown

In New Orleans on Tuesday W P Brown bid 14 cents for June July and August options but failed to buy any bale as bears were routed. The local exchange marked cotton scarce with prices rising, Brown and associates allegedly netting over 10,000 dollars on the long side since February. The session was described as the greatest bear yank in the city.

New Orleans W. P. Brown Brown

Adams frees Mersey as receiver of Ryan Turf Investment

In St Louis on Tuesday Judge Elmer B Adams discharged United States Marshal Mersey as receiver for the defunct John J Ryan Turf Investment Co with the affairs settled The assets total about 193000 and deposits paid roughly 15 percent among 12000 claimants Annapolis candidates pass mental exams for Naval Academy and ordered to report for physicals W C Farnum Minneapolis R F Frollsen R E Gillmore A G Glick Iowa listed for further processing

St. Louis Elmer B. Adams United States District Court United States Mersey John J. Ryan Turf Investment Company Annapolis Naval Academy W. C. Farnum Minneapolis R. F. Frollsen R. E. Gillmore A. G. Glick Iowa

Mississippi Mob Hangs Man Found Dead in Swamps

Cleveland Miss June 24 The body of George Kincaid a negro who seriously wounded John Brook and George Stoakley five years ago was found hanging in the swamps A mob is believed to have seized him from the sheriff with a forged order and hanged him.

Mississippi Cleveland Miss George Kincaid John Brook George Stoakley

Chicago Police Arrest Two in Hotel Melrose Jewel Theft

Chicago officials announce the arrest of Charles Reinlein and John Ergwahl on charges of stealing jewels valued at $15,000 from the Hotel Melrose safe in Los Angeles California. The robbery reportedly occurred October 28 1902 and the arrests mark a major development in the case.

Chicago Charles Reinlein John Ergwahl Los Angeles Cal

Madden Denies Contract Linking Him to Carbon Paper Quotation

Third Assistant Postmaster General Edgar C. Madden, visiting Detroit, asks Postmaster General Payne to investigate a Free Press story he says is false. He claims he drew no contract details, never saw the contract, and that the article damage him socially, urging inquiry and early publication of the facts.

Detroit Mich Edgar C. Madden Payne Registry Division Post Office Department Free Press Madden Joynne Impr

King Peter Tours Vienna and Heads to Belgrade

King Peter arrived in Vienna from Genoa at 9 35 p m and left for Belgrade at 10 10. He spoke of the challenge in punishing King Alexander and Queen Draga’s assassins after their pardon by the Servian national assembly. Accompanied by Prince Arsene and Prince George, he noted differing Belgrade reports on conspirators’ stance toward prosecution and punishment.

Vienna Peter Genoa Belgrade Alexander Draga Arsene Prince George

Egan Dominates First Half of World Handball Title Match

In Jersey City on Tuesday Michael Egan of Jersey City who holds the title defeated Timothy Twohill of Kantuck Ireland in seven straight games. Both players will sail for Ireland next Saturday and the remaining match will take place at Kantuck on July 12.

New York Michael Egan Jersey City Timothy Twohill Kantuck Ireland Egan

Striking Linemen Demand Higher Wages Across Four States

In San Francisco on June 24, over 150 electrical linemen employed by the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph company walked off the job. The nationwide strike covers California Oregon Washington and Arizona as workers press for an advanced wage scale.

San Francisco Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company California Oregon Washington Arizona

Wide Rio Grande floods New Mexico towns

El Paso dated June 24 reports the Rio Grande river at Bereno New Mexico is six miles wide. Mexican settlements near Sierra Blanca have been swept away. Bereno and other towns in New Mexico have not been heard from in several days.

el Paso Tex Rio Grande River Bereno N. M Sierra Blanca New Mexico

Reception to Roosevelt at Oyster Bay marked by Civil War trophy gun unveiling

June 24 report details plans for President Roosevelt's homecoming reception including unveiling of a Civil War trophy gun, a schoolchildren parade, and a song titled God Save the President. Mrs Roosevelt arrives with General Corbin and officers to greet Sir Thomas Lipton on his America's Cup visit. invitation to lunch at the White House or dinner at Lipton's country home in Oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay L. L Roosevelt President Washington Corbin New York Sir Thomas Lipton General Corbin Sir Thomas White House

Man Leaps From Brooklyn Bridge to Train, Dies

New York June 24 Archibald Morrison a salesman committed death by own action Tuesday in a novel way from the Brooklyn bridge. He climbed the platform south of the Brooklyn tower then jumped onto a train bound for Brooklyn. He fell from the last car struck the third rail was flung across the tracks and landed on Front street more than 100 feet below a mangled corpse. Morrison probably was dead before he fell to the street.

New York Archibald Morrison Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn Tower Brooklyn Front Street Morrison

Boston doctor named president of homeopathy institute

Dr. John P. Sutherland of Boston was nominated as president of the American Institute of Homeopathy on Tuesday. The formal election will occur later as the institute spent the afternoon on technical matters.

Boston John P. Sutherland American Institute of Homeopathy

Tornado Strikes Valentine and Britt Area

A Tuesday afternoon tornado ripped through Valentine Nebraska damaging James Galloway’s home and lifting its roof. Several nearby buildings were demolished with additional reports of destruction near Britt.

Valentine Neb James Galloway Britt

St Paul society attends force at horse show

St Paul society attended the horse show in force Tuesday night, while Yale trounced Harvard 10 to 6 in the annual commencement baseball game. Sir Joseph Whitwell Pease dies in London after heart failure. A Philadelphia riot erupts as textile strikers clash with police guarding nonunion men. Carrie Nation to speak at Minnesota liquor dealers convention in Minneapolis. Elocutionists from across the country attend the Denver convention. The state department finds Consul Mills at Chihuahua allegations unfounded and not specific enough for removal.

St. Paul Society Yale Harvard Joseph Whitwell Pease Durham City London Philadelphia Carrie Nation Minnesota The Association of Elocutionists Denver State Department Mills Chihuahua Mex

National League results and American League scores

National League at Boston: St Louis 6, Boston 0 in eleven innings. American League at Chicago: Chicago 7, Washington 2. Detroit 0, Boston 1. St Louis 6, Philadelphia 5. American Association games: Milwaukee 3, Minneapolis 2. Indianapolis 2, Columbus 3. Louisville 10, Toledo 3. Kansas City 1, St Paul 9.

Boston St. Louis American League Chicago Washington Detroit Philadelphia American Association Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Toledo Kansas City St. Paul

Wheat Market Report From Minneapolis June 23

Wheat prices in Minneapolis on June 23 show cash at 84 and three futures on track. No. 1 hard quoted at 85, No. 1 Northern at 83 3/4, No. 2 Northern at 83 1/2, and No. 3 Northern at 81 1/2.

Minneapolis

St Paul Union Stock Yards Market Report

St Paul June 23 cattle prices list good to choice steers 4.25 to 5.00 cows and heifers 3.25 to 4.00 veals 2.00 to 4.00 hogs 5.50 to 6.00 sheep 0.75 to 6.25 lambs 5.00 to 5.25.

St. Paul Union St. Paul

Wheat and flax price report from Duluth market

Wheat to arrive No 1 hard 85c No 1 Northern 831 4c No 2 Northern 82c July 83 4c Sept 75 4c Dec 73c Flax in store on track and to arrive 101 1 4c July 110 4c Sept 103 Oct 103 4c Nov 104.

Duluth Northern

Chicago Union Stock Yards Market Report Summary

Chicago stock yards report lists cattle prices from good to prime steers at 5.50 to 5.60, cows 1.60 to 4.50, calves 2.25 to 4.50, hogs at 5.90 to 6.20, and sheep 4.50 to 5.25 with native and western lambs 4.00 to 6.90. Price ranges reflect varied grades and weights for cattle hogs and sheep.

Chicago Union Stock Yards Chicago

Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Report

Chicago June 23 Wheat prices for July at 78 1/4 cents old 79 cents Sept 76 3/4 cents old 76 44 cents Dec 75 4 cents old Corn June 49 1/2 cents July 50 3/4 cents Sept 50 1/2 cents Dec 48 3/4 48 cents May 48 cents Oats June 40 cents July 40 cents Sept 33 5/8 cents Dec 8 3/3 3 3/4 cents May 35 cents Pork July 16.50 Sept 16.70 Flax Cash Northwestern 1.01 Southwestern 99 cents July 1.00 Sept 1.02 1.03 Butter Creameries 16 21 cents dairies 15 4 18 cents Eggs 12 1/2 18 cents cannes Turkeys 10 cents Chickens Mc.

Chicago Northwestern Southwestern Cannes

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