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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
4
Fort de France reports a new crater forming on Ajoupa Bouillon opposite St Pierre with a huge fissure vomiting gases and ash. La Soufriere on St Vincent continues lava flows and sulphurous smoke as ash showers boats from Martinique may reach shore up to 40 miles away.
London report from May 24 describes La Soufriere erupting with lava flowing into the sea and sulphurous smoke stretching for miles. A Royal Mail correspondent says 125 Caribs were rescued from Oura, lava dust causes disease, crops blighted, and livestock moved or killed as island communities reel.
Telegrams from the navy department announce the Cincinnati Dixie and Potomac departed Fort de France Martinique and are heading to Kingston on the Island of St Vincent.
Lord Rosebery at the National Liberal Club urges Liberals to appeal to the country. He says the party has a strong case and must stand for free trade, challenging Conservative views and addressing recent recantation remarks by Mr Chamberlain on Majuba and education.
Havana May 24 The house amended the bill to grant a general amnesty for acts during the American intervention, passing without opposition. A senate version awaits final action Monday. The measure, backed by Estes Rathbone, would release bone and others awaiting trial. senate adopted a thanks resolution to the president, congress, and U S. people.
Colonel Gaynor and Captain Greene appeared in superior court to swear petitions for writs of certiorari. Judge Andrews oversaw service on Mr. Stuart for the prosecution. Arguments set for Monday to transfer all documents and records from Montreal to Quebec.
Four boys aged 14 to 20 from North Vernon Indiana were drowned when their skiff drifted over a stone dam on Muscatatuck Creek. The group with Frank Cassan escaped unharmed, while Harry Meyers Fred Schwabe Edward Miller and Harold Craig perished.
Final terms for the July 25 bout under straight Queensberry rules were agreed in San Francisco. Jeffries and Fitzsimmons signed amended articles at the Central theater with Billy Delaney representing Jeffries. The San Francisco Athletic Club agreed to 20 percent of kinetoscope profits, the club forfeiture rose to 5000 dollars, and the referee to be paid 500 dollars.
Helena Mont May 24 Governor Toole arrives from Washington and denies reports he has altered his stance on the merger issue. He says Montana will await the outcome of four pending cases testing merger validity and will be guided by evolving facts.
The Ohio state board of pardons rejects petitions by Mrs. Frances L. Taylor and her daughter Frances Taylor Jr for pardon after each being sentenced to one year for complicity in the kidnapping of Margaret Taylor. They remain under daily reprieve until June 1 when they face surrender to prison authorities unless the governor acts.
Charles Reeves alias Spinner was hanged in Boonville Missouri for the murder of his wife on February 24. Twenty five Missouri sheriffs attended the execution.
Herbert L. Brice dies by his own hand at a Flint sanitarium. Boxer Young Corbett defeats Kid Broad in a featherweight title decision after 9 rounds. Chilean Argentine disarmament talks reportedly reached an agreement. Former Colorado Governor Charles S. Thomas enters Democrat race for Senate. Michigan’s ex Lieutenant Governor T B Dunstan dies in Chicago of internal diseases.
American Association games in Kansas City and St Paul with varying results. American League games in Boston Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington update standings with losses and wins. National League games in Pittsburg Chicago and St Louis show mixed outcomes against New York Philadelphia and Boston.
Minneapolis May 23 reports May wheat at 74 3/4 cents, July 74 3/4, Sept 75 1/2 to 76 cents. Track No 1 hard 78 3/4 cents, No 1 Northern 75 3/4 to 76 1/2, No 2 Northern 74 1/4 to 74 3/4 cents.
Sioux City on May 23 reports cattle prices across categories with Beeves at 6.00 to 6.60, cows bulls and mixed 2.75 to 5.50, stockers and feeders 1.75 to 4.60, yearlings and calves 2.50 to 4.50. Hogs priced between 6.80 and 7.10.
The St. Paul market lists cattle culture cuts as Cattle-Choice butcher steers at 640 6.75, choice cows and heifers 5.25 5.75, good to choice veals 4.25 5.25. Hogs sell from 6.75 to 7.10. Sheep range 5.25 to 5.75 with lambs at 5.50 to 6.25.
NW corner Water and St Paul streets hosts Sunday worship at 10 30 and 7 35 pm Sabbratis and BOHOL listings indicate religious activities. Prayer meeting Tuesday 7 00 pm Ladies Aid first and third Friday monthly Ladies Missionary fourth Friday monthly Golden Link last Saturday 7 pm Church session last Monday 7 45 pm Oakland School choir and Friday Christ aarer program listed
Ladies Aid meets on the second Friday at 2 at 2 Ba Woman's Mission with Mrs G FE Wil afret. then Wednesday at 3:00 D farther Lights. Standing Committee convenes on the second Monday at 7 pm. Deacons meet in the Pastor's Study on the fourth Monday at 7:00 pm.
The Wheeler pastor leads services at Corner St Paul and Mill Streets. Sunday worship at 8: 30, 4, 12, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Free pews and strangers invited to attend.
Sunday services announced at Corner St Paul and Maple including Epworth League class meeting and preaching at 10:30am. Prayer service scheduled Thursday evening with 7:30 pm start and additional notices for church activities.
The church at Corner Water and St. Paul Streets lists Holy Communion at 8 Eve, morning service at 11, Sunday School at 10:30, Bible classes at noon and 7:30 pm. St Cecelia Guild meets Tuesday 7:30 pm and Ladies Guild Thursday. Choir rehearsal Saturday evening.
Church notices list Rev John Treloar as pastor at Corner Maple and Chatham streets with schedule items including Bible study, prayer meetings, and Friday evening services. Officers named include Mrs Lena Treloar and Mrs F Gaddec y, with the official board and treasurerари. Bible School superintendent is Myra Hobson.
Residence at 3 Ash Street lists weekly Sundays services and Sunday School. Mentions location near Kenwood Ave and College St. Service details are partially readable from the fragment.
Austin Homestead No 448 meets on every fourth Saturday evening in Woodwan hall. Adam Wayne serves as Foreman and KF Peck is Co respondent for the lodge records and arrangements.
Regular communications of Fidelity Lodge No 39 A F and A M are held at the Masonic hall in Austin Minnesota on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. John H Anderson Worshipful Master and Parke Goodwin Secretary listed.
Disjointed time stamps and city names show a fragmented transportation timetable. Mentions of Marshalltown Oskaloosa Monmouth Peoria Kansas City and Keithsburg hint at a regional route plan, but legible details are minimal.
Wednesday evenings in Woodman hall. Wm Catter is VC with Stening serving as Clerk. A brief club notice lists meeting details and officers for the order.
Cedar Camp No 206 R N A holds meetings on the 20th and 4th Mondays evenings each month at Woodman ball. Mrs Mattie C Pair banks Oracle Anoa B Robie recorder.
Mrs Effe Williane is named Lady Commander with Dr Fannie Feister as Record Keeper in a local fraternal order notice detailing meeting cadence and leadership roles.
Court of Honor No 414 convenes on the first and eighth Tuesday evenings at the Elks Pen in New Jersey. Stoeaver, WC, and Mrs Sarah Foster serve as recorder.
The notice lists the C. E. 8. No 2 meets on the 2d and 4th Monday evenings at the Masonic Hall. Mrs Elizabeth Todd is W M and Nora Becker serves as Secretary.
The 1741 R N A group meets on the third Tuesday in Woodman hall with Mrs Beatrice Foster of O cle and Mrs Etta Hommel among the attendees.
The Chapter’s stated communications are held at the Masonic hall in Austin Minnesota on the second and fourth evenings of each month. Parke Good wins are noted as secretary.
Austin Councillo 53 meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 8 p m in Woodman Hall. Visiting neighbors welcome. Officers listed include T H Pridha Wood Samaritan and J B Boo vell Fin Scribe.
Duluth market prices dated May 23 show cash wheat values for No. 1 hard at 77 1/2 cents, No. 1 Northern at 74 1/2 cents, No. 2 Northern at 72 1/2 cents, and No. 3 spring at 71 1/4 cents. Arrivals include No. 1 hard at 77 1/2, No. 1 Northern at 74 1/2, May at 74 1/2, Sept at 72 1/2. flax cash at 1.76.
The GAR post schedules regular meetings on the first and third Saturday evenings each month. Commander John Robertson invites visiting comrades to attend.
Austin Lodge No 22 A U O W meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the new Ellis hall on Main Street. John Rustad MW and OH Barris Recorder are listed.
Chicago markets report cattle pricing by grade with ranges for prime steers poor to medium stockers and feeders cows and heifers and Texas steers. Hog prices cover mixed butchers good to heavy and light weights with bulk sales. Sheep and lamb values are listed as good to choice and lambs with associated ranges.
St Bernard Commandery No 18 invites its members to attend monthly meetings on the evenings of each month with contact Geo W Bliss as Eminent Commander and Parke listed for inquiries.
Austin Lodge No 56 Knights of Pythias holds meetings on the second and fourth evenings each month. Visiting Knights include F Cook and W J Urbatch.
May wheat at 73 14 cents with July and Sept futures around 73 78 and 72 cents. Pork futures range from 16.95 to 17.12 dollars with July 17.02 and Sept 17.12. Butter and eggs list small fractional gains, poultry prices held around 12 cents for turkeys and 11 cents for chickens.
Austin lodge No 414 B P O Elks meets on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month at the new Elks hall on Main Street. Visiting Elks are invited to attend. Exalted Ruler A 8 Campbell and Secretary Washourn issued the notice.
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