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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
2
A St Paul Dispatch critique argues opposition to tax cuts mirrors support for protectionism in a debate over Cuba sugar and steel, branding the Transcript and Register as political organs owned or controlled by Sam Swenningsen and Tawney. The piece accuses Swenningsen of dictatorial influence over county politics and asserts the Herald seeks independent reporting.
A satirical note mocks Krotvold and his declaration of principles as a lunatic folly. It derides G.O.P. supporters clinging to past leaders and a supposed brilliant record while backing him in his erratic behavior.
A.O. Austin hosts a Sunday August 10 special via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul R'y to La Crosse with balloon ascent parade and grand band program. Includes Waseca vs La Crosse baseball at 3 pm, boat trips on the Lyon, and round trip 50 cents. excursion tickets good only for August 10. Civic commentary on Lafayette Park, donors, and local politics closes with Roosevelt and party mentions.
Judge George H. Durand of Flint won the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial nomination on the fourth ballot amid a mix of gold and silver factions. Helme trailed as Durand gained votes, then united with the ticket, while platform calls pressed state issues, primary elections, equal taxation, and home rule. The slate included Bible for lieutenant governor and Donavan secretary of state.
Ma Tawney told a Dispatch reporter that papers here are hostile to him personally. The piece notes Tawney’s intolerance and his opposing stance on the protective principle as evidence of his bias against those who disagree with him on public policy.
Advertising farm land for sale in North Dakota with multiple lot sizes and prices. Listings include 5 to 10 acres at various half and quarter-section options with prices from 350 to 700 dollars and bone-valt at 400 dollars. Correspondence to Olaud C Keenan in Minot or Bjelland P. O. in North Dakota.
A reflective remark notes the world burdens women with judgment far beyond beauty, asserting a woman’s happiness and social chances hinge more on reputation than conduct. The point contrasts esteem with appearance and calls for equal regard.
A Waldorf Astoria conversation extols the fork as a modern dining symbol. The speaker recalls its evolution from a single fork to eleven at a single banquet, noting forks' expansion from two tines to a four‑tined form and their growing prestige since early 1600s England.
The S. Paul Dispatch depicts Koantvold and Tawney racing on a course. Koantvold drives a car labeled Tariff Revision as President's Cabin Policy. Tawney leans on rawboned bars labeled Anti Roosevelt urgent. The cartoon narrates the campaign, noting most Republican papers oppose Tawney except sealing syndicate papers.
The J J Hayes and Stephen Cook families enjoyed a Thursday Riverview picnic. They praised the shaded grassy grounds on the river bank, a ready stove, and prepared tables and benches. An abundant spring provides clear water.
Ellensburg Aug 1 A We natchee special says Harry Tracey was an unwelcome guest at the ranch of W A Sanders and S J McEldowney six miles down the Columbia river Tracey emerged from the Cascades on one horse with another in pack and a third in reserve He carried a Winchester and two revolvers He took dinner and supper at the ranch keeping the men well covered He forced McEldowney to provide two fresh horses and then rode south along the river with his jaded stock.$
A government reservation in the Sierra foothills of Fresno County reports the discovery of the world’s largest tree. The circumference at six feet from the ground measures 154 feet 8 inches, yielding a diameter over 51 feet.
The foreign office informed U S Minister Con ger that government troops killed between 300 and 400 rioters in Sue-Chuen province and that order is now restored there.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will sell round trip tickets October 2 3 4 and 5 for 25 25 from Austin to Washington D C with return and stopover permits. For full particulars apply to W Snere.
Homeseekers tickets to nearly all points on sale at low rates by Chicago Great Western Railway on first and third Tuesday of each month June to October inclusive. For particulars apply to any Great Western Agent, or J. P. Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago, Ill.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway offers through summer fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Ogden Salt Lake City Lead Deadwood Cusun and Hot Springs with both round trip and one way tickets available. W S were Agt locations in Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri on the Chicago Great Western Railway. W.J. Reed Industrial Agent 664 Erdicott Building St Paul Minn solicits competent business investors and warns of creamery and miller opportunities with maps and maple leaflets. June 30.
For the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America in Dubuque Iowa from August 5 to 11 1902 the Chicago Great Western will sell excursion tickets to Dubuque and return by August 12 or August 31 with a 50 cent payment. Inquire of any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago.
Chicago Great Western Railway offers a Biennial meeting excursion from July 29 to Aug 10 with return by Sept 30. Through Tourist car weekly. For details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Emer GP.A Chicago.
One fare for round trip via Chicago Great Western Railway. Tickets available August 10-13 with return August 18. Inquiries through any Great Western Agent or J. P. Eimer G P A Chicago Lil.
Great Western Railway announces round trip fares from Chicago to New York Atlantic City Ocean Beach and Klahobeth from 2740 with 12 day tickets on sale July 17 and August 7 and 14. Information from any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill. Also low summer rates via Chicago to Colorado and Utah with stopover privileges and inquiries through Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Obiosgo Ti. Sy 12.
Announcement for a round trip fare of 32 806 to Salt Lake City and return with August 7 tickets available, good to return by September 80h. Stopovers allowed. Inquiries directed to Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago.
The Obserge Milwaukee and St. Ps R BR will sell weekly all points south north and west at one fare plus 200 dollars on July 15 August 5 19 September 2 16 October 7 and other dates.
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