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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1897
Page
1
Merchants urge honesty and equal treatment with a single price for all customers. The firm claims the lowest, fixed price and promises savings on wash dress goods millinery silks and dress fabrics for the balance of the month. Compare prices with rivals and save money.
Unclear readable portions describe a short note or notice with names and numbers partially visible. Seems to involve a local event or filing but specifics are obscured by damage and misspellings. No coherent details or complete facts to determine a clear lead or outcome.
Mrs. Miller's baking powder can and Price's baking powder from Ibean are listed, priced at 12c and 39c respectively. The short notice highlights priced grocery items in a compact advertisement.
In Apsett Texas on May 31 Mrs Nannie L Barr her 4 year old child and her sister Miss Mattie L Alexander aged 14 were drowned when the child fell into a deep hole in a tank near the house. The women perished while attempting to rescue the boy.
Vienna on May 31 reports Herr Pressler, a Reichsrat member, was challenged by several Right party members after calling Right members scoundrels during a Reichsrat sitting. He has accepted several of the challenges.
A Baltimore female patient was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital several weeks ago with a skin eruption. Thorough diagnosis revealed she is suffering from leprosy.
Sacramento the 31st confirms Theodore Durrant will die by hanging on June 11. Governor Budd notified War Department officials at San Quentin and ordered the death watch placed on the prisoner.
Butte on May 31 saw merchant James Borthwick die after being thrown from a buggy when he broke his neck. William Riley, a young miner, was killed after being struck by a train at Warm Springs.
Pietro Acciarito, the Italian anarchist who attacked King Humbert on April 22 near the racecourse, was sentenced in Rome to life in the galleys.
An earthquake shock was felt at midnight in Rome and at Messina Ischia and other points with reports of tremors across the region during the night.
Berlin Daily Mail correspondent cites a Russian source claiming Premier Ralli and cabinet members are deeply implicated in a plot to overthrow King George of Greece. Reports say Greece may face large indemnity, reduced army to 20,000, and fleet surrender.
The Athens Times correspondent reports some Greek papers foresee Greece profiting from a broad European war as Turkey arms and Russia prepares, while most Greeks favor Europe safeguarding Greece against conquest. Turkish troops near Servia and Bulgaria are said to replace withdrawn forces.
Paris reports Crown Prince Constantine attempted suicide after the Domokos retreat amid intense public feeling against him. He was stopped by his officers before harming himself.
London report says King George met Russian minister M Onon for two hours and then sent a long telegram to Emperor Nicholas urging intervention on Greece's behalf. The message emphasizes diplomatic steps to support Greece amid regional tensions.
The Times correspondent from Constantinople reports the sultan has ordered the official censor to suppress any sympathetic allusion to or anxieties about the Greek royal family, and to hide any mention of improvements in Greek funds.
Major General Nelson A Miles arrived at Lamia and visited the Greek lines before dining with Crown Prince Constantine in a diplomacy friendly stop during the May drive through Athens.
Hon Theodore Roosevelt declines to be a candidate for president of the National League of Republican Clubs staying in Detroit to send a brief letter to Secretary Dowling. Roosevelt had been regarded as a leading potential candidate for the post.
Police raided a grove near Glenwood during the day and seized 47 men. They are charged with disorderly conduct and violating city ordinance prohibiting sale of beer on picnic grounds.
In Christiana on May 31 a blaze ripped through Namsos in North Trondhjem province, reducing the town to ashes. The rapid flames, aided by fierce wind, left 1,800 residents unable to save furniture or belongings.
In San Quentin California convicts show defiance after a day of limited trouble. Warden Hale says the strike’s backbone is broken and will starve the unruly inmates into submission. Officials note no valid food complaints and flag the jute mill as the real motive for resistance.
Postmaster Ernest Grundy and Constable Kerr along with Corporal Hockin are slain when police attempt to close in on the bluff where Almighty Voice and others hold out. One Indian is dead. two others sheltered. Gagnon seeks a gun to shell the position. Captain Allan and others wounded previously are reported recovering. Almighty Voice eludes police after a yearlong pursuit.
In Curiaco May 31 seven Salvation Army members and one supporter were arrested after ignoring Evanston mayoral limits on street preaching. Officials had confined the service to a city section amid complaints of drum beating horns and tambourines. They were released on their own recognizance and face a Tuesday hearing.
In Mankato Minnesota on May 31 the Hubbard Milling Company and R. D. Hubbard failed. Liabilities are $500000 with assets not over $350000 due to declines in National Linseed Oil stock valued at $550000 and $150000 cattle losses at a Miles City ranch. The 1200 barrel flour mill business will be continued by the assignee.
The Oshkosh report says Judge Burnell fined Manitowoc banker T. C. Shove $2000 plus costs for illegal banking. He attempted to speak before sentencing, broke down, then drew a knife and was restrained by friends after receiving sentence.
Ambassador Porter former Vice President Stevenson Senator Wolcott General Paine retiring Consul General Morse Henry Vignaud and Theodore Stanton with club members and embassy officials visited Lafayette's tomb and laid a grand wreath and floral decorations.
In Lebanon criminal court the State versus W. E. Hale found Hale guilty of unlawfully receiving deposits and sentenced him to five years in the penitentiary. Hale was cashier of the Bank of Watertown which failed about a year ago.
Crown Point Indiana May 31 Melvin Strous 18 son of D W Strous a leading Monon druggist is violently insane after five years of smoking. He is said to have smoked over 60 000 cigarettes during that period.
Celebrated for its great leavening strength and deathfulness. Assures the food against alum and all forma of adulteration common to the cheap brande. Royal Baking Powder Co. New York.
A wagon driven by Henry Marsan with eight children ages 3 to 9 was struck by a Denver and Rio Grande special train. Four children died and the others were severely injured as Marsan reportedly ignored signals while intoxicated.
A 75 foot diameter movable floor in the Yerkes Observatory dome at Williams Bay Wisconsin collapsed from a 45 foot fall. The incident damaged the winding stairway and electrical equipment and may affect telescope machinery. The observatory will close for the summer.
Snow covered ground in Bayfield Wisconsin with temperatures at 30 below and Oshkosh reports snow and record low temperatures for this season. The unusual May snow across Michigan and Wisconsin marks a rare spring weather event.
A fire in the Pisa Cathedral during an unveiling caused a panic and 9 deaths with 21 injuries. Most victims were residents of Pisa.
Residents keep moving as the San Antonio river subsides in parts of the border area. High water remains along the river and flood districts are evacuated while eastern blocks of Albuquerque reports similar effects and deserted streets amid the ongoing flood conditions.
The Canadian steamer Lewis Shi foundered after colliding with the Tecumseh on Lake Erie near Port Colborne Ontario. The crew fled in a small boat as waves swept the lake. survivors were rescued by the Tecumseh at daylight after a search.
In Mount Clemens Michigan a young woman killed farmer Frederick Heidt and wounded his daughter Minnie 22. The incident left Minnie intoxicated and her life in peril amid a chaotic family tragedy.
A farmer living at Farmii was murdered during the night by a burglar. Robbers are still at large with few details available, and no clear motive or evidence has been established. Local authorities investigate the break in as a violent crime.
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