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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1902
Page
4
A South African constabulary member writes privately of a practice not yet publicized. Six comrades reconnoitering on a farm faced sixty Boers and four Englishmen were captured and returned stripped. The commanding officer ordered payment for horses saddles rifles and ammunition. Officers allegedly protest the ruling fearing men will shirk duty if fined.
In Peking March 24 diplomats and Chinese agree the Franco Russian declaration moves toward peace. Chinese papers insist on China’s humiliation and compare it to Korea while China plans independent ministers to Italy Austria and Spain. Dowager empress names Wan Mit Lun to head imperial university succeeding Rev. Martin.
A White House conference reviewed Cuba's transition from American to Cuban authority. Participants included President, Secretary Root, Postmaster General Payne, and Governor General Leonard Wood. Payne hopes postal matters can be settled satisfactorily with some retained island officials during the transition.
Baltimore reports a joint commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church South endorses a federation plan. The move calls for consolidating mission work and Shanghai publishing houses, a union paper in Mexico, and a shared hymn book catechism and worship order. Northern bodies must restart hymn revision after admitting Southern input. The Southern church has already adopted the plan.
Washington March 24 The oleomargarine bill will command the Senate’s attention this week with Senator Proctor in charge If debate lags Senator Penrose’s Chinese exclusion bill may be advanced Committee members opposed to the oleo bill may resist long debate but a vote is expected soon Bailey has objected to timetabling despite general support Across the week no lengthy postponement is anticipated
Washington reports a likely delay in moving the Cuban reciprocity measure to the House floor. The plan is to first tackle the army bill after the Moos-Rhea election dispute, with Democrats prepared to use it as a platform for anti administration rhetoric on the Philippines.
Brigadier General Davis reports 17 man signal corps detachment attacked by about 200 Moros near Paran Paran Mindanao. One telegraphist killed and four pack mules seized. US Buford transport arrived with Twenty seventh Infantry squadron Eleventh Cavalry and 50 pack mules to aid operations.
In South McAlester I T on March 24 fire gutted Peter Iveys meat market and seven surrounding frame buildings. Iveys body, age 60, was found amid the ruins with a skull wound. Authorities suspect murder and robbery with the store set ablaze. Loss estimated at eight thousand dollars.
Manila March 24 The defense for Major Littleton W T Waller Marine Corps in the Samar killings trial outlines five points to justify actions. Captain Porter testifies Major Waller followed orders from General Smith and warned his men of treachery while vowing harsh punishment.
Chicago report says Mutual and Industrial Investment companies have been placed in receivership. Originating in Lexington twelve years ago they promised three for one returns with monthly and later weekly redemptions. Poor residents near Lexington invested about 2,000,000 dollars across 14 companies. grand jury probes misconduct, assets unseen.
Attorney General Knox releases a list stating that lands in Porto Rico formerly belonged to Spain and, by the Paris treaty, now belong to the United States. The ruling answers whether these lands were ceded as crown lands or remain Porto Rico state lands.
La Crosse reports the death of Mrs. Frank Wichman after a seven day trance during which she took no food or water. Doctors called the case one of the strangest in the city's medical history and were baffled by the condition.
In Aurora Missouri on March 24, John Vinso was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Wallace Ward, a Frisco brakeman, at Pierce City last fall. The death sentence will be pronounced this week.
Cecil Rhodes reported weaker after a restless night. Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry end their American tour and sail home. Signor Marconi relocates his wireless station to Tablehead, Glace Bay. Ex Hungarian prime minister and Liberal leader Koloman de Tisza dies in Budapest, born 1830.
Minneapolis wheat quotes for March 22 show May at 70 cents, July at 71%6. On Track No 1 hard 73%6, No 1 Northern 70%4 71%6, No 2 Northern 69%4 69 cents.
Sioux City Iowa report shows cattle prices with Beeves at 4.50 to 6.50, cows bulls and mixed 2.50 to 5.00, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 4.75, yearlings and calves 2.50 to 4.25. Hogs range 6.10 to 6.40.
St Paul on March 22 reports cattle fancy butcher steers priced between 5.75 and 6.10, fancy butcher cows and heifers from 4.75 to 5.10, good to choice veals 4.75 to 5.50. Hogs quoted at 6.20 to 6.35. Sheep good to choice 4.50 to 5.40, lambs 5.00 to 6.25.
Wheat and flax price statuses listed for Duluth on March 22. No. 1 hard wheat at 73 3/4 cents. No. 1 Northern 70 1/2. No. 2 Northern 67. No. 3 spring 65. futures for May at 73 1/2 and July at 72 3/4. Flax cash at $1.73.
Chicago on March 22 reports live cattle good to prime steers at 6.60 to 7.10 per cwt poor to medium 4.25 to 6.50 stockers and feeders 2.50 to 5.25 cows and heifers 1.25 to 6.00 Texas steers 5.00 to 6.00 hogs mixed and butchers 6.25 to 6.50 good to choice heavy 6.45 to 6.62 percent rough heavy 6.26 to 6.45 light 6.05 to 6.40 bulk 6.45 to 6.50 sheep good to choice 5.00 to 5.60 lambs 4.00 to 6.80.
Chicago closing prices list March wheat at 70 70 and 72 for May and July. Corn trades March 57 May 58 July 68 5 8? Sept 57 Dec 67. Oats March 41 May 41 July 84 Sept 28 54 Dec 29. Pork March 15 45 May 15 60 July 15 75. Flax cash Northwestern 1 72 Southwestern 1 68 May 1 72. Butter cream er ies 20 27 1 4 c. Dairy 19 25c Eggs 14%c Turkeys 10 14c chickens 10 1 1c.
Low round trip winter tourist rates promoted for trips from Florica to the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. The Iowa Central Route offers chair car and Pullman service in connection with Southern routes. Readers are urged to consult Iowa Central Agents or Geo. Batty, Marshall, lowe for particulars and illustrated booklets.
Winter travelers may use the Iowa Central Route for round trip fares to California and Pacific Coast points. A four day California trip from Hedrick Peoria and nearby points via Iowa Central and Southern Route is highlighted. The Pullman Tourist Car service is renewed for the season, enhancing traveler comfort. For details contact Iowa Central agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Tickets priced 831.70 to California available daily in March and April with option of three through tourist sleeping cars. Information from any C GW agent or J J Elmer G P A Chicago. April 8 1910.
Central Presbyterian Church at Water and St Pad streets offers Sunday services at 10 30 am and 730 pm with Sabbath School and Junior Endeavor. Christian Endeavor meets 3:00 pm, prayer 6 30 pm Thursdays, Ladies Aid monthly, Missionary Society fourth Friday, Golden Link last Saturday 7 45 pm, and church session the last Monday each month. Oakland preaching and Endeavor events are listed with times and days.
Corner St Paul street and Oakland avenue hosts Sunday preaching at 10 30 and 7 00 with Sunday School at 9 60 and 11 00 am. Thursday and Wednesday prayer meetings are listed with 6 30 pm 7 45 pm and 3 00 pm sessions.
Ladies' Aid meets on the second Friday at 2 Aim. Woman's Mission with Mrs G FE Wil on the first Wednesday at 340 TM. Father Lichis group on the third Wednesday evening. Standing Committee gathers on the second Monday at 0 pm. Deacons meet in the Pastor's Study on the fourth Monday at 7:30 pm.
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