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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1905
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald founded in Austin Minnesota since 1891 notes editor John H Skinner and Artrude Ellis Skinner as associate editor in a post office classification entry. The notice records its establishment date and early publication details.
A feature spread notes spring poem making and urges reading the President's message rich in meat while calendars show 1906 Easter on April 15 and holidays. It recounts local club deaths by marriage ending two clubs, skating near open water, Roosevelt on honesty and ethics, and a roundup of social and G A R events including a Ladies of the G A R meeting and a Yeoman dance announced for December 8 with admissions.
A critic recalls visiting the cottage at Ecclefechan where he first saw the light and an ecstatic pilgrim asked if this was the room where Carrie was born. The gudewife replied that Maggie was born there too, affirming the birthplace claim.
The Philadelphia Press notes a dispute over house plans, with the narrator claiming plans were deemed acceptable by a wife and a sect, despite prior doubts. The piece hints at local contention over building arrangements and community endorsement.
A terse quotation from George Eliot asserts that deceit has given rise to suspicion, implying ethical blindness in misjudgments. The remark frames deceit as the root of mistrust rather than isolated acts.
The K. P's held an election of officers naming O W L Van Camp as V C R A Woodard as P J W Phillips M W G V Brodfusher M A C A Brown K KS W J Urbateb 1G J W Sherman O G H B Hinckley to lead. The group expects prosperity under these leaders.
Elks will hold a key meeting Friday night to decide on establishing club reading and card rooms in the former Christian Scientists space. Many members support the plan while others oppose it, and notices have been sent to all members to secure a large turnout.
The manager secured the Players Company of Minneapolis for Thursday Dec 7 in the society play Hearts Adrift directed by Addison Madeira. The troupe includes leading Minneapolis families, with actors famed from State University and Ferris Stock Co. Wardrobe costs exceed 800. A society event expected to draw Austin’s best.
True P. Leonard invites readers to subscribe or renew any paper or magazine before Christmas. He requests a postal drop and will call, listing 403 Oakland Avenue West as contact information.
Meantime the Wisconsin legislature convened in Madison for a special session called by Governor La Follette. The day’s work focused on organization as the governor’s message was not ready. I L Lenroot was elected speaker in the assembly and Lieutenant Governor Davidson presided over the senate.
Washington December 4 Representative Williams of Mississippi minority leader introduced several measures on tariffs and reciprocity. They include free trade with the Philippines a Canada United States joint commission reassembled for freer trade and a minimum US tariff along with a ban on federal corporations in interstate commerce making political contributions. He signaled likely minority stance on tariff revision and contributions and hinted at more bills to come including an income tax authorization.
Beloit Wisconsin December 5 Orla Morey captain and pitcher of the Beloit team drowned in the Rock River while skating. Miss Nannie Foster a college senior who was with him was rescued unconscious.
All schools entitled to special state aid have received funds from the county treasury this year. Deficiencies for 1903 and 1904 remain unpaid at the moment due to limited funds. Schools may be disappointed now but state will ultimately pay all back-year deficiencies. Summary begins with high schools.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a single fare plus 2.00 for round trip tickets to Chicago for the International Live Stock Exposition on Dec 16 to 23 1905. Tickets on sale Dec 16, with final return date Dec 24. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or JP Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
Local advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease needing internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is presented as a blood and mucous surface remedy, not a quack medicine, prescribed by a top physician and sold by druggists for 75 cents. Testimonials are offered free.
On the line of the Chicago Great Western Railway in Iowa Missouri Illinois and Minnesota openings for business and professional men and manufacturers. Nearly all lines in live towns with a square deal. Maps leaflets and full information available from Industrial Department G W Railway St Paul Minn or E B Magill Manager Townsite Department Omaha Neb.
A 24 year old woman registered as Jessie Johnson from Omaha Nebraska was found dead in her room at the Jefferson hotel. Gas jets were on and two half empty bottles of laudanum and thloroform lay nearby indicating possible poisoning.
A group of eighty South Dakota newspapermen arrived in Washington on December 5 and will stay several days to view sights and call on President Roosevelt.
Senor Ramon Reyes Lala will present an illustrated talk titled The Philippines and Their People at the Baptist church on Monday evening, December 11. An acclaimed speaker with endorsements from Roosevelt Hay and Dewey, his lecture is expected to be a strong attraction.
A historic note argues world population at 1.5 billion could stand on the Isle of Wight with two square feet per person needing 67 000 acres, while Texas is cited as capable of yielding enough to sustain all. It ends with a sales pitch for a grain belt beer tonic from J Weisel of Austin.
Continued discussion on Chinese immigration and labor restrictions contrasts with calls for equal treatment of Chinese students and professionals. The text also covers administrative rule changes on employee removals, tariff reforms for Philippine Islands, fortification of Hawaii, and broader insular and canal questions, alongside a congressional insurance hearing note.
Council Bluffs Iowa December 5. Pottawatomie county treasurer moves to collect 400000 in taxes on Portland Gola Mining company capital stock of 3000000 for five years under the tax ferret law. Stock deemed concealed property as the owner never reported to the assessor. Penalties and interest accrue. The Portland company is chartered in Iowa with meetings in Council Bluffs while holdings and headquarters are in Teller County Colorado. Most stockholders live in Colorado.
In Finns, reports from Tor land indicate a new railroad strike affecting nominations to the ainee TMr strik exp. The unrest joins ongoing labor actions, with workers signaling potential escalation and authorities monitoring the dispute.
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