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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
1
On sale are 25 dozen muslin skirts priced 65c to 8.75 each at half price. 25 dozen gowns in various styles, value 75c to 8.50, at half price. 15 dozen drawers and corset covers also half price. All from Princess Underwear, noted for fit and finish. Sale lasts on specified days only.
Three anthracite executive committees of the United Mine Workers decide that engineers, firemen and pumpmen may remain at work if coal companies grant an eight hour day at present wages by June 2. If not granted, the workers will suspend. Some leaders favored broader action, but conservatives prevail. Regional calm persists amid broader talks of a national miners conference.
In City, Michigan on May 22 the Michigan district of the United Mine Workers calls for a national convention to address union goals and policy, urging faster action and broader member participation.
Mrs W G Smoke wife of Corporal Smoke of the Ninth artillery band stationed at Fort Riley Kansas died at her Junction City home after a joke gone wrong. She hid outside and locked him out, he poured gasoline on the stone step and lit it to frighten her. Flames entered the room and she died hours later. She exonerated her husband before death.
St Paul May 22 J J Hill extends plans for Oriental traffic by purchasing two 14 000 ton freighters en route to Seattle. He contemplates ordering three more 20 000 ton ships like the two under construction at New London Conn. Hill believes Oriental traffic will outpace American capacity to handle it.
Lincoln Neb May 22 The Supreme court orders dismissal of the 400000 suit against the Missouri Pacific Railroad for alleged violation of the maximum freight law. Similar suits against other roads totaling 3000000 are pending but unlikely to be pursued after this opinion.
The 75th annual session of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion conference opened in Wesley Union church Harrisburg with Rev. George W. Clinton of Philadelphia presiding.
Refugees arrive in Point-a-Pitre as ships from Fort de France bring evacuees. Arrival highlights ongoing displacement and relief efforts in the region.
Refugees flood Guadeloupe as Mont Pelee vents lava and ash on May 20 the island’s northern and western coasts suffer extensive destruction. Vessels evacuate Fort de France residents and the Horton with 200 refugees arrives at Point a Pitre while the Salvador carries 1100 more. The Iowa G A R encampment in Des Moines features a two mile parade with 2000 veterans and strong support for US Philippine policy.
The Kingstown correspondent reports on St Vincent under volcanic dust and lava, with 60 percent of injured unlikely to recover. The island is dust filled, graves and animal remains are visible, rivers blocked, La Soufriere inaccessible, and a 103 degree heat shadowed by dust and fear.
The Norwegian steamer Helga arriving from Fort de France carries refugees and reports volcanic debris forcing the port to halt coal unloading. Captain Braastad details continuous stone falls endangering inhabitants who are fleeing the town.
In St Augustine Florida on May 22 a sequence of almost continuous shocks was felt from 9 to midnight with short decisive reports resembling cannon fire from the sea. The tremors accompanied by a southeast glow and clear night sky, with sounds every few minutes, traveled from south to southeast.
Goliad Texas May 22 five more fatalities reported since Monday night eight whites and two colored bring total dead to one hundred thirty from Sunday's tornado.
Chicago May 22 executive officials at a meeting appointed a committee of expert rate clerks to test the rates on packing house products and live stock from Missouri River points and St Paul to Chicago. They hope the St Paul Chicago situation will be resolved and that traffic men will satisfy the commission when it meets June 16 that all discriminating rates have been removed.
The Atkinson and Niobrara River railroad project has been revived with plans to extend the Pacific Short Line from O Neill into the Rosebud Indian Reservation soon to be opened for settlement. Promoters say the road will be equipped and operated by the Great Northern.
Havana May 22 President Palma settled in at the palace and received visitors while government business paused for island festivities. His inaugural message, to be sent to Congress next Friday, will urge faction harmony and strong US relations, with focus on diversifying Cuba's industry. A few Spanish wine shops were raided by Cubans.
The Democratic state convention will be held June 25 in the Minneapolis auditorium with 1,257 accredited delegates. County conventions are set for June 21. Former Governor John Lind of Minneapolis is the only governor candidate under consideration. The state central committee met at the Merchants hotel with 50 members present to fix dates and county representation.
Madrid May 22 The royal bull fight marked celebrations for King Alfonso.ttf attended by the king queen mother royal family Spanish nobles and envoys. About 15 000 spectators filled the arena with over 200 000 seeking seats. Nobles’ descendants lanced bulls on horseback while three bulls were slain this way and six more were killed by swords.
After a secret two hour cession the Tammany Hall executive committee voted to replace a single leader with a triumvirate. The trio chosen mirrors expectations with Charles F. Murphy identified as the leader.
The Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company announces millions invested to extend toll lines across the Northwest with 30,000 subscribers and 2,000 toll stations. The plant includes connections with over one hundred independent companies, providing a superior nationwide service.
Eighteenth district chairman Jannie F. MacMahon, leader of the Seventeenth district Louis F. Haffen, and Bronx president and Thirty-fifth district head form a triumvirate. The chair becomes de facto leader in place of resigned Lewis Nixon. The caucus had 27 of 36 executive committee members.
Washington reports Attorney General Knox states the administration has never considered compromising or settling the railway merger suits out of court. He dismisses Chicago reports of a compromise and warns the public that such statements are entirely false and should not be believed.
Berlin reports Emperor William denies a pardon appeal from Poles imprisoned for taking part in educational riots at Weischen in Prussian Poland last November. The decision closes that clemency request.
The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating Cuba on its independence and directed the secretary of state to send it to the Cuban president. It also ordered The Associated Press account of the transfer ceremony to Cuba printed in The Congressional Record as a public document. Senator Wellington criticized the Philippine measure, calling U S actions indefensible as the hordes of hell upon God.
The War Department and the President bear responsibility for the Philippines' condition due to prioritizing dollars over people. Mr. Bacon of Georgia denounces the concentration policy in the islands and says if Republican leaders state a goal to grant Filipinos a free government, the minority will not argue about timing.
President Roosevelt unveils memorial shaft in Arlington by the National Society of Colonial Dames honoring veterans of the Spanish American War. Major General Brooke presides, the crowd includes Cuba Porto Rico Philippines veterans, Schofield reads Townsend address, and Roosevelt delivers remarks amid a national salute.
Corporal O'Brien of the Twenty-sixth volunteer infantry testified before the Senate Philippine committee about alleged dumdum or explosive bullets. General Crozier, chief of ordnance, said the cartridges matched standard Krag-Jorgensen rounds and explained variations observed in some specimens.
The speaker explained that the bullet's force comes from pushing out blood and tissue. He claimed such bullets are made by exposing lead through the cartridge steel covering in five minutes. He noted no explosive bullets have been used since the 1868 St. Petersburg convention.
The house opened debate on the immigration bill with Mr. Shattuc of Ohio delivering the keynote speech condemning entry by Canada and Canadian firms. Mr. Underwood of Alabama signaled an educational test amendment as discussion centered on this topic. Earlier the day the house resolved three contested elections in favor of incumbents and passed several minor measures.
Postmaster General Payne says Martha Washington will be the first American woman on a United States postage stamp. The portrait will appear on the 8 cent stamp in the new issue, scheduled to be released next fall.
Washington reports a cablegram from Consul Pearson in Genoa Italy says Margaret Taylor has been delivered to her father and the pair have sailed home aboard the Kaiserin Marie Theresa.
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