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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
4
Reports indicate Russia is mobilizing at Port Arthur amid tensions with Japan as authorities prepare for possible hostilities. The stance underscores growing regional instability and the potential for renewed conflict in the Pacific.
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese merchants ordered to move families from Port Arthur amid Japanese war prep. Jehol unrest grows with rioting between Christians and non Christians, a Belgian priest captured, and 500 Russian troops sent from Manchuria. In Tien Tsin a French American land dispute over mission property near two acres remains unsettled with flags raised and tensions rising.
Rumors say government forces suffered heavy losses as 200 recruits under Colonel Luque clashed with 500 revolutionaries between two entrenchments near San Pablo five miles from David. Prisoners were taken and fortifications at David may be held until reinforcements arrive. the Taboga from Pedregal is expected with updates.
Chicago reports expect the first navigation opening on the Great Lakes since Mackinaw Straits influence. Vessel owners predict resumption of upper lake trade by April 1, two weeks ahead of schedule, with unusually little ice. Straits show 16 inches, Mud Lake even thinner. Sault Ste. Marie channel open and ferries ready.
London dispatch says the United States will approve the sugar convention. American minister to Belgium Lawrence Towns end has been ordered to conduct negotiations with the Belgian government on the matter.
Dr. Joh. Franklin Spalding Episcopal bishop of Colorado died in Erie at his son’s home from pneumonia aged 72. He served as bishop for Colorado and was a noted church leader. He passed away on March 10 in Erie, bringing condolences from his diocese.
Report from New York on a Sunday in March notes saloonkeepers failed to enforce dry rules. Patrons could still buy drinks with few restrictions though standing at bars was discouraged and crowds around saloons were advised to keep away. The piece implies a quiet, subdued day with saloon hecklers kept at bay.
Macon Georgia March 10 Assistant United States Attorney Ackerman says lawyers for Captain B D Greene and John Jr Gaynor charged with conspiring to rob the government over the Savannah harbor works are mortified by the disappearance of their clients and have no knowledge of their whereabouts. Ackerman notes the court offers believe the men could be surrendered under comity if abroad, given lack of extradition treaties.
Rev. Joseph J. Crowley, once halted during Excommunication ban at Holy Name Cathedral, returned to Chicago and celebrated high mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception signaling rehabilitation as a priest.
The Hague on March 10 saw a window unveiled in the Anglican church presented by the mayor of New York as an American memorial to the Hague peace conference. The four panel window depicts Christ and allegories Faith Hope and Charity, unveiled at the guest of the resident clergy Stanford Newell, United States minister to The Netherlands.
Berlin dispatch reports General Gribski, linked to the Blagovestchensk massacre, dismissed from the army. About five thousand Chinese were driven into the Amur river by Russian forces. troops on the banks clashed with those attempting to land and left a long rank of corpses along the riverbank.
Telegraphic items report cholera outbreak in Mecca and the Cunard liner Etruria reaching the Azores safely. The French chamber of deputies debated the budget in two Sunday sessions. Rudyard Kipling visited Cape Town but could not meet Mr Rhodes. King Edward travels to Nice and will stay in Paris for two days. Jessie Morrison, convicted of murder in Eldorado Kansas, granted a new trial.
Minneapolis wheat quotes show cash at 75 and a half cents per bushel. May contract at 74 and a half cents. July at 75 cents. On track values list No 1 hard at 77 and No 1 Northern at 75 and No 2 Northern at 74 cents.
Sioux City report for March 8 shows cattle prices with beeves at 4.00 to 5.85, cows bulls and mixed 2.00 to 6.00, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.45, yearlings and calves 3.00 to 4.25. Hogs bring 5.80 to 6.17 percent.
In Duluth on March 8 Wheat cash No 1 hard 77.5 cents No 1 Northern 74 cents No 2 Northern 72.4 cents No 3 spring 70.5 cents To arrive No 1 hard 77 cents No 1 Northern 74.5 cents May 76.4 cents July 77 cents Flax cash 1 dollar 68 cents.
Av o'd snow blockades on your trip to California via San Diego Los Angeles and San Francisco over the Iowa Central and Santa Fe route. Enjoy a day’s journey with palatial comfort of the California Limited, a luxuriously appointed train. For rates and a handsome illustrated booklet on the Land of Flowers, write Geo. S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
The notice promotes low round trip winter tourist rates to the Carolinas Georgia and Florida via the Iowa Central Route. It highlights chair car and Pullman service connected with Southern routes as a feature and urges travelers to seek full particulars from Iowa Central Agents or Geo Batty G P T Marshalltown Iowa.
Winter tourists may use the Iowa Central Route to California and Pacific Coast points with two four day trips from St Hedrick Peoria and intermediates via the Iowa Central and Southern Route. The Pullman Tourist Car service is inaugurated for the season to enhance traveler comfort. For details contact Iowa Central agents or Geo Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Tickets on sale every day during March and April with choice of three through tourial sleeping cars via Chicago Great Western railway. For information apply to GW agent or J J Eimer GP A Chicago. April.
St. Paul on March 8 lists cattle fancy butcher steers at 5.75 to 6.10, fancy cows and heifers 4.75 to 5.10, veals 4.50 to 5.00. Hogs sell 5.85 to 6.20. Sheep good to choice 4.60 to 5.00, lambs 5.00 to 6.25.
Chicago on March 8 reports cattle prices by grade from prime steers at 6.50 to 7.00 dollars and cows and heifers around 1 255 dollars total, hogs trading 5.90 to 6.50 with bulk 6.10 to 6.30, sheep and lambs at 4.65 to 5.25 and 3.75 to 6.45 respectively.
Chicago market wrap lists Wheat futures for March May July Sept with quotes around 77 percent and 60 percent. Corn futures March May July Sept Dec with 60 62 61 59 49 cents. Oats March May July Sept with 435 445 35 30 cents. Pork March May July at 15.10 15.30 15.47. Flax cash Northwestern and Southwestern quotes near 1.71 1.68 1.72. Butter creamery 18 25 cents and dairies 18 23 cents. Eggs 17 18 cents. Poultry turkeys 10 14 cents and chickens 10 12 cents.
Ladies meeting holds on the second Friday each month at 2 p m. Woman's Mission Meeting with Mrs G F Wil on the first Wednesday at 3 00 p m. Farther Lights meets on the third Wednesday evening. Standing Committee convenes in Church parlor on the second Monday at 7 pm. Deacons meet in Pastor's Study on the fourth Monday at 7 30 pm.
The June notice lists services at 10 30 am 12 m 6 20 and 7 30 pm every Sunday at the Congregational Church corner St Paul and Mill Streets with B F Wheeler pastor. Strangers are especially invited and seats are free.
Corner St Paul and Preaching at 10 30am with Sunday school Epworth League and Class Meeting Lund Prayer service Thursday evening with Maple Street separate.
Sunday schedule includes Holy Communion Morning Service Sunday School and Bible Class at noon Evening Bible Class and Evening Service with time varies by season St Cecelia Guild meets Tuesday and Ladies Guild meets Thursday Evening service times and choir rehearsals noted for week at 2390p m and Saturday rehearsal at 7 11 p m
Corner Mapie and Chatham streets, Preaching every Lord s Day. Evening preaching and prayer meetings listed. Bible Class Fridays and Ladies Aid Society on 4th Wednesday monthly led by Mrs LB Blalock. Auxiliary Zed meets Tuesday monthly chaired by Mrs Lena Treloar. Offical fee HN Lane clerk, John Sherman treasurer, Johan Gibson Bible School Supt, Myra Hobson.
Von Dusko Camp hh W A No 048 meets Wednesday evenings in Woodman hall with Wm Cutter as VC and Ed Sterling as Clerk.
Cedar Camp No 05 BA NA holds meetings on the second and fourth Mondays each month at Woodman Hall. Officers include Maitie CO Pair banks and Oracle Aana B Roble serving as Recorder.
The Lady Maccabees lodge meets on the 4th Wednesday each month with Mre Ete Witham presiding as Lady Commander and Or nie record keeper.
Court of Honor No 414 session schedule listed for the first and third Tuesday in Elke hail. NJ Streaver is the WC with Mem Sarah Foster as Recorder.
A notice lists a model camp event in Woodman hall on the third Tuesday weekly meeting of the R N A lodge. It mentions Senne Foster and Oracle Mra Etta Homme in the context of the gathering.
The Royal Arch Chapter No 14 holds stated communications at the Masonic ball in Austin Minnesota on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month. Secretary R L Johnson and Parke Good Alert note.
Austin Council No 453 meets on the second and fourth by of each month at 7 p.m. in visiting neighbors welcome. T. H. Pridha named as one Samaritan.
McIntyre Post holds regular meetings at their post bar on the first and wild Saturday evenings of each month. Visiting comrades cordially invited. John Robertson, Commander.
Austin Lodge No 2 A O U W meets second and fourth Thursdays each month at Ellis' Hall on Main Street. John Rustad MW and O H Harris Recorder listed.
St Bernard Commandery Knights Templar No 13 meets monthly on Mondays at the hall. Austin Lodge No K of P meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Visiting Knights were present with officers including Geo W E Cook, Parke Urbaten, joins.
Austin Lodge No 114 BPO Elks invites members to attend meetings on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the new Elks hall on Main Street. Exalted Ruler A. 8. Camp and Secretary Washourn encourage participation.
The clipped timetable lists multiple stops such as Dexter Owatonna Fairbank and Mason City with times around pM and 4p. It references Minneapolis Northfield Lyle and LaUre and includes sections for Jackson and Prairie with various time slots.
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