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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
4
Report highlights Professor Heilprin's ascent at Mont Pelee and observations during the 2930 trip. It notes the volcano’s mouth, continuous danger to lives, and the scientific significance of the descent.
Prof Heilprin and two guides reached Mont Pelee summit near Fort de France. They observed three vents in the crater, fresh mud jets, and mud columns while the Falaises crater erupted, threatening plantations below. He noted Lake Palmiste dried and a cliff edge collapsed into the crater.
An ornate ad extols Laxakola as a gentle, effective laxative that cures constipation without pain. It claims benefits for the liver kidneys stomach nerves and blood, promotes appetite and energy, and markets it as a two-in-one medicine for families with children. It lists prices and addresses for U S suppliers.
La Soufriere volcano near Kingstown, St. Vincent erupts again at 3 a.m. sending dense vapor and brilliant lightning over the crater. The eruption lasts about an hour with no damage. rain falls on the leeward side as a U.S. scientist nears midway ascent and warns of possible subsidence in the leeward district.
A small tornado struck Lead South Dakota on June 2 demolishing about 20 buildings and injuring three people non fatally. It moved to Terraville and Central City, causing further destruction, with many small buildings unroofed and two large structures toppled. No serious injuries reported at Terraville. The Black Hills area experienced widespread rain and wind with damage tallied later.
A Burlington and Missouri River railroad employee Charles Freeman died when a runaway engine from Englewood accelerated to 70 miles per hour. Ten railroad cars piled into a ditch near Pluma blocking the main line and Deadwood Central for hours. two others were seriously injured.
Berlin experts from the imperial health office publish two year tests on four men showing borax slows albumen assimilation and tissue renewal. A single dose remains eight days in the body and continued use causes liquid loss and weight decrease without increased thirst or hunger. Some cases showed a threatening pattern.
Chicago reports railways in sympathy with the National Educational association convention in Minneapolis next July authorize return tickets for Southern teachers and others to any date before October 1. In all other regions the return deadline remains September 1. The move lets Southern educators finish summer vacation before school openings.
Ten bells were dedicated to William McKinley in Lincoln at St. Pauls Methodist Church. A sacred concert followed the hour long service featuring McKinleys favorite hymns Lead Kindly Light and Nearer My God to Thee.
In the American Association Toledo defeated Columbus 9 to 5 in Columbus. Louisville beat Indianapolis 5 to 1 in Louisville. Kansas City won 8 to 6 against Milwaukee in Kansas City. St Paul prevailed 9 to 3 over Minneapolis in St Paul. In the National League Cincinnati defeated St Louis 8 to 3 in Cincinnati.
Wheat prices for July and September quoted at 73 1/2 to 69 1/2 cents. Track prices show No. 1 hard at 78 3/4 cents, No. 1 Northern at 74 3/4 to 74 1/4 cents, and No. 2 Northern at 72 1/2 to 72 3/4 cents.
Sioux City Iowa cattle prices for bees and cows with mixed stockers and feeders yearlings and calves listed. Hogs quoted at six eighty five to seven fifteen per hundredweight. May 321 is noted in the text.
St Paul markets on May 31 show cattle choice butcher steers 6.25 to 6.50, choice cows and heifers 5.25 to 5.50, good to choice veals 4.50 to 5.60. Hogs ranged 6.70 to 7.15, sheep good to choice 5.25 to 5.50, lambs 5.50 to 6.00.
Chicago markets report prime steer values from 6.90 to 7.40 per cwt and medium stockers 4.75 to 6.60. Cows and heifers bring 1.50 to 6.00, Texas steers 5.25 to 6.75. Hogs show mixed and butcher grades 6.95 to 7.40, heavy 7.25 to 7.45, bulk 7.00 to 7.30. Sheep range 5.50 to 6.25 for good to choice, lambs 5.00 to 7.00.
Water and service recovery Monday 858 miles away outlines schedule. Junior Ladies Aid and Missionary group meet weekly with monthly prayer or general meeting times. Congregation listing notes fourth Friday each month and evening service Mondays at 7 46 pm.
On 204 and 4.6 Saturday evenings each month the Austin Homestea'd No 4'3 meets at Woodman Hall with Adam Wayne Foremans BF Peck and a correspondent attending.
Wheat and corn futures mixed with prices for May June July and Sept contracts. Oats steady gains shown for May June and July with deferred months. Pork and flax prices listed for cash and futures, butter and eggs quoted with creamery and dairy ranges. Poultry range provided for chickens and turkeys.
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