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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1901
Page
2
A column notes Bjornstjerne Bjornson’s short autobiography proposal and questions fame’s lure, while readers react to Santiago’s heroism and the German emperor’s reaction to court martial findings, highlighting public curiosity about biographical truth and wartime judgment.
The text argues that government ownership of railroads signals failure worldwide. It cites statistics showing nine-tenths of Germany's railroads owned by the state, two-thirds in Russia, about half in Austria-Hungary, and nearly all in Italy though operated privately.
The speaker at St Paul argued that judging a race should be by its best achievements, not by its worst, prompting women members of the state federation of clubs to reflect on how the color line might exclude eminent minds rather than protect progress.
If one practiced turning over new leaves before New Year they would not be apt to soil with quick disfiguration the leaf that is turned for New Year's day.
John the Evangelists’ day was observed at Christ Church Sunday afternoon with Bine lodge members and Eastern Sur Chapter in attendance after receiving dispensation. Masonic and emblems adorned the church as a double quartette performed with notable soloists and Mrs. Ethel Birkett Lee at the organ. The music continued as part of Obriat church Christmas offerings.
A GOOD SERVION declares during the old year’s end and new year’s start that, while time nears its end, they will keep doing business. He asks readers where they will spend eternity and promotes Austin’s Pan Torium for anticipatory cleaning, pressing, and repairing.
Large enthusiastic meetings across sections feature strong papers on rural schools and consolidation. Rev J M Brown reelected president as Booker T. Washington delivers a stirring address to Minnesota educators, hailed for emancipation work and eloquent, authoritative speaking.
Moscow notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling for holidays. Frank Ryan and others are at McCoy's for turkey refits while George Hogan travels to Northwood Minnesota. Families attend church events in Oakland and Blooming Prairie. New Year plans include visits to Brownsdale, Granada, and Austin area. Local trades include cattle sale by Dickman to Dresser of Austin.
Concord, December 30, 1901. Special to the Herald: Furlong called a caucus under the pew primary election law Sunday. He intends a strenuous mayoral fight this year, while Bud Smith believes victory rests on Irish support. Street widening litigation fuels hard feelings and complicates spring politics.
All trains of the Baltimore and Ohio Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and Nickel Plate railways will use the Grand Central Station at Chicago starting January 1 1902. Patrons of the Chicago Great Western Railway desiring to go east via these roads will avoid transferring.
Ranch buyer alert as Onas F Exonis of Mandsn North Dakota advertises cheap ranch lands and farm parcels. Easy terms offered to buyers seeking country real estate bargains and quick transactions.
Dancing classes meet in December with child, adult, and informal sessions. Children at 4 p.m., Adult at 7 30 p.m., Informal at 9. Grenate Wilkinson.
Mercedes Julius Pieterija the Holstein Friesian cow from Ramsey County’s Southside farm near White Bear Station set a new seven day world record with 589 pounds of milk and 2947 pounds of butterfat per the Minnesota Experiment Station test from Dec 17 to Dec 23. The five year old cow, owned by TS Tompkins of St. Paul, is noted for exceptional udder size and long low body build as experts praised her production.
Inspector Fred C. Schuman vows to wage war on oil companies over alleged substandard kerosene shipments. He warns of public ads in towns where the product is sold unless resellers raise quality and meet gravity tests. If gravity remains low, tanks may be marked and communities alerted.
Across Knoxville and East Tennessee heavy rains for 48 hours threaten more property damage than last May’s flood which killed eight and caused about 2,090,000 in railroad and farm losses. The Southern Railway suspends trains between Knoxville and Asheville due to washed out tracks. The Tennessee River nears 30 feet with potential further rise. In Lancaster Pennsylvania streams swell, Conestoga Creek overflows, rail lines like Lancaster Strasburg suspend service, and a landslide disrupts Columbia and Marietta tracks. Pittsburgh reports 36 hours of rain risking Ohio River flood stage around 20 feet today. Weather bureau warnings aim to save property.
Admiral Schley, in conference with lawyers, weighs libel action against Maclay’s publishers over description of his Santiago retreat. He refuses to discuss plans or confirm a suit, saying court findings are no longer public interest. Allies drop efforts to bring Bills in Congress, given Republican House stance.
South Dakota resident Gus Rooney visits his mother Mrs L Rooney south of town. Miss Kit Meehan returns home from Winona Normal. Mr and Mrs Mike Knuckles of Austin travel through between trains on Christmas day. Ed Bertram visiting his sister Mrs Hinckly of Austin returned Saturday. Mrs Jas Scanlon and son Francie of Rumsey visit relatives here Thursday with Miss Mary Scanlon heading to Austin and Ramsey. Mrs Wm Dean and daughter Marcelle with Miss Vega depart for Donaldsonville Louisiana for the winter. Miss Willa Simes of McTotyre visiting the St Clair home. John H Johnson, north of Adams, died Monday December 23. Dr Knight in Austin Friday for El&s meeting and new member initiation. Mrs Thos Keating visited relatives there Saturday. Father Rachiel went to Rose Creek Friday. Mrs Dean and daughter May of Northfield in town. Miss Lou Gavin of Austin spent Christmas in Adams.
A party of Manchu princes including Prince Su heads to meet the Chinese court as dowager empress seeks to regain prestige. The planned return to Peking has the emperor arriving first to greet her with honors, while foreign ministers threaten to refuse dining invitations if hosted by the tsungli yamen rather than the emperor. Two thousand more Chinese troops entered Peking last Friday.
Twenty people in the cast present comedic country costumes at Hunkins Music Hall on Friday evening January 8 1902 admission two shillings.
Dr John Bell of Benton Harbor Mich the highest ranking Knight of Pythias in the world and a longtime physician and public figure died today He served as mayor of Benton Harbor and helped grow the city for 40 years He was a prominent Mason and was elected major general of the uniform rank Knights of Pythias in 1898 Incago Grail and Provisions. Chicago Dec 28 Wheat Jan 77 4c May 81 1 2c July 81c Aug 80c Corn Dec 68 4c Jan 63 5 May 66 4c 664c July 65c Oats Dec 44c May 45c July 38 8c Sept 38 8c Pork Dec 15 50 Jan 16 75 May 17 25 July 11 80 Flax Cash Northwestern 1 60 No 1 1 58 Dec 1 60 May 1 57 4 Butter Creameries 20 24 1 4 Eggs 23 24c Poultry Turkeys 9 10c chickens 6 7c
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