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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
4
Iowa Central Route promotes winter travel to the Carolinas Georgia and Florida with chest car and Pullman service on Southern connections. Public appeal highlights low fares and illustrated booklets available from town central agents.
Frank Kennedy a Marinette Wisconsin teacher was found not guilty of assault and battery after whipping 14 year old George Rocotte at a public school. The trial centered on corporal punishment as a school discipline method.
Lincoln Neb March 27 In district court Judge Cornish ruled for the state in a test case on the Nebraska anti Oleomargarine law. A local butcher firm was fined 20 dollars for selling oleomargarine colored yellow. An appeal seems unlikely.
J Pierpont Morgan gave two and a half hours of testimony before Special Examiner Mabey in the Power vs Northern Pacific suit. He objected to photographers, answered questions rapidly, showed impatience, and left through Judge Wallace's chambers to dodge the arriving cameras.
Chicago March 27 The government plans no new injunction suits against railroads until Judges Phillips and Grosscup rule on existing orders. A joint hearing is likely June 23. Attorney Day travels to Washington to align DOJ actions, with possible rapid filing in St Louis St Paul New York and Chicago if injunctions are upheld.
Frank Lotz a farmer from Anoka County Minnesota hanged himself in Ezra Richards barn three miles from Binghamton New York the act linked to hypnotic influence and a vivid dream He had attended a hypnotic show and volunteered as a subject the suicide occurred after a sleep walk and a renewed dream sequence family members awakened him but he did not wake in time to stop the tragedy.
Heavy rains after last week's snowmelt flood McKenzie North Dakota stopping traffic on the Northern Pacific line. Massive low flats are submerged creating a lake. all trains face considerable delays across the route.
Colonel Joseph A Lubliner dies in Sterling Lis after a dramatic career beginning with service on Kossuth's staff in 1848. He was captured by Russians, sentenced to 25 years, escaped via Brussels Hamre and Liverpool, joined General Kossuth in America, served in California as Pioneer Guard and vigilante captain, and settled in Sterling in 1850.
Bird Island Minnesota March 27 C H Webster is unconscious from brain concussion after being blown from a passenger train near here. He has had both arms amputated in a prior injury. Webster was moving between cars when he was blown off. doctors expect a probable recovery.
In Clayton New Mexico on March 27 a duel occurred at the post office between Postmaster John P. Guyer and jeweler W E Sears. Sears, said to have fired first, was killed. Guyer, uninjured, is in custody.
Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary, has begun travel to London and will sail back to America. Charles Bullock was hanged at Sas Katchewan for the Battle River region murder of Leon Station last April. John E. Fitzpatrick, former Chicago police official, died after a surgical procedure. Lieutenant Commander Frederick P. Brainerd, U S N retired, died in Los Angeles after a brief illness.
Minneapolis wheat quotes for March 26 show May at 71.5 cents and July at 72.5 cents. On Track prices list No. 1 hard 74.5 to 75.0 cents, No. 1 Northern 71.5 to 72.0 cents, and No. 2 Northern 70.0 to 70.5 cents.
Sioux City March 26 cattle lines show cows bulls and mixed at 2.50 to 4.85, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 4.75, yearlings and calves 3.00 to 4.25. Hogs priced from 6.20 to 6.50 per hundredweight.
St Paul market notes list cattle fancy butcher steers from 5.75 to 6.10, cows and heifers 4.75 to 5.10, veals 4.75 to 5.50. Hogs listed at 6.15 to 6.55. Sheep good to choice 4.50 to 5.25, lambs 5.00 to 6.50.
Winter tourists may use the Iowa Central Route for round trip rates to California and Pacific Coast points. A four day California trip from St. Hedrick Peoria and other points via Iowa Central and Southern Route is highlighted. The Pullman Tourist Car service is inaugurated for the season, with Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa listed for pamphlets and details.
March and April ticket sales available daily for travel in three tourist sleep ing cars on the Chicago Great Western railway. For information contact any CGW agent or J J Elmer GPA Chicago.
The notice lists services at Central Presbyterian Church at the NW corner of Water and St Paul streets with preaching Sunday at 9 pm, Sabbath School at 12 m, Junior Endeavor, Prayer meeting Thursday evening, Ladies Aid Friday, Ladies Mission fourth Friday, Golden Link last Saturday at 7:45 pm, Church session last Monday at 7:45 pm, and Christian Endeavor Friday events led by Posticsitsespebasieid cvapains seinen.
Corner St Paul street and Oakland avenue hosts Sunday preaching at 10 30 am and Sunday School at 7 30 pm The text also references a Teachers Meeting on Sunday and a Wednesday meeting at 8 00 pm for YF and related activities Speaker details are unclear but indicate ongoing church programs and services.
Ladies' Aid meets on the second Friday monthly. Woman's Mission with Mrs GFE Wi bour on the first Wednesday at 8:00 pm. Partner Lights on the third Wednesday evening. Standing Committee in Church fore on the second Monday at 3:00 pm. Meeting of Deadus in Pastor's Stay on the fourth Monday at 7:30 pm.
Rev Jon n Treiloar, pastor at Corner Maple and Chatham streets, preaches every Lord s Day at 10 30 am and hosts Bible classes Fridays. The Ladies Aid Society meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, with Mrs LB Bialock presiding. The WM Auxiliary meets 2nd Tuesday monthly, led by Lena Treloar with Mrs F Hi Gadawey as chair. Official Board members include HN Lane clerk, John Sherman treasurer, John Gibson. Bible School superintendent is Myra Hobson.
Austin Homestead No 443 holds gatherings on the second and fourth Saturday evenings each month in Woodman Bail. Adam Wayne serves as Foreman and F Peck as Correspondent.
The stated communications of this Chapter are held in Masonic hall, Austin Minnesota, on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month. Parke Good win. Secretary.
Duluth captain Henry Savage, a noted bowery saloonkeeper, was convicted by a jury of selling impure whisky. The verdict marks a test of whisky purity under the dairy and food law, whose future enforcement hinges on this decision and may be appealed.
Anton Hylinger, a farmer seven miles north of Washburn North Carolina, was shot and killed by a man named Smith who demanded money and fled after Hylinger refused. Smith, a 27 year old former Philippine War soldier, is being pursued by officers.
In Duluth on March 26 the cash wheat prices show No. 1 hard at 74 3 4 cents, No. 1 Northern 71 1 2, No. 2 Northern 68 3 4, No. 3 spring 66 3 4. To Arrive prices list No. 1 hard 74 3 4, No. 1 Northern 71 1 2, May and July futures at 0 0, flax cash 1.74.
Chicago March 26 cattle good to prime steers sell 6.50 to 7.00. poor to medium 4.25 to 6.40. stockers and feeders 2.50 to 5.20. cows and heifers 1.40 to 6.00. Texas steers 5.50 to 6.00. Hogs mixed and butcher 6.30 to 6.65. good to choice heavy 6.50 to 6.70. rough heavy 6.25 to 6.40. light 6.00 to 6.45. bulk 6.38 to 6.50. Sheep good to choice 5.00 to 5.50. lambs 4.00 to 6.65.
Wheat mixed across March to December futures with gains in some contracts. Corn values show varying ranges from March to December, oats steady to lower. Pork prices firm with March to July points. Flax cash markets steady in Northwestern and Southwestern regions. Butter and eggs listed with small regional differentials and poultry prices.
Austin council No 53 meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Woodman hall. Meetings begin at Pp. m. Visiting neighbors are welcome. T. H. Pridham and J.8 Sco vell serve as officers.
Austin lodge No 5s of the Knights of Pythias notes meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Visiting Knights welcome. Signed by John F Cook, CC and W J Urbateh, K of Rar 4s.
Austin Lodge No 414 BPO Elks announces meetings on the second and fourth Friday evenings at the new Elks hall on Main Street. Exalted Ruler A.8. Campbell presides. Secretary Washourn invites visiting Elks to attend.
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