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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
2
The note indicates mail matter entered at the Austin Minnesota Post Office as Second Class. Offers one year or three months advance payment options with weekly pricing phrasing.
A brief humorous note reflects on an old maid figure and imagines if England’s king became American, naming Albert E Wettin. The playful piece ends with a toast to a long reign.
A note urges a safe firework option for Independence Day celebrations. It highlights a non explosive smokeless noiseless cracker idea suitable for children and adults to enjoy without disturbance.
H C Hant declares willingness to run as the Democratic nominee for governor while noting he is not a professional politician. He believes he would make a good governor but argues the world is not ready to appoint a man for such an office, given he has only one talent.
The mayor tells police to act decisively during strikes, stating if club use fails they should be aggressive from the outset, addressing the lawless element typical of Paterson unrest.
A unique wedding gift idea is a white enameled box large enough for the wedding gown. It is lined with white. The writer suggests a suitable storage place and jokes about disposing of the box’s flimsy whiteness for sash curtains, aprons, or baby dresses.
The Owatonna Journal boasts that local automobile makers attracted council interest in moving work here. Mr. Walters notes Austin foundries were not prepared to wake the casting and did not say they could not. Local foundries, busy with outside work, would need $200 to pursue automobile castings and emphasize equal Northwest quality in their output.
At a National Officers meeting of the Woman's Suffrage Association held at Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt’s home with Miss Susan B. Anthony present, resolutions celebrate Australia’s grant of national suffrage, endorsements by Western Labor Union and Western Miners' Union, Massachusetts guardianship reforms, Maryland women admitted to the bar, and laws expanding women's rights across several states. The record notes the overall pace of work remains modest.
The notice urges every possible attendee to prepare for the Johns picnic at Adame, praising Adame’s hospitality and suggesting a day spent there will be worthwhile.
Mrs Kendrick and daughter Dorothy join Mrs Scott and Mrs Somerville for scouting at Elysian. Dr Kendrick had visited earlier and returned today.
A cheeky essay argues the old maid is not out of sympathy with society but actually active and valuable. The piece praises Clara Barton Frances Willard and Susan Anthony as noble women and imagines old maids gaining wings in a brighter future.
While strolling on St Paul Street last Sunday two women pass by a young man who bows and smiles at the younger lady but ignores the elder. The observer quotes Pope and muses on virtue culture and perceptions of worth guiding manners and respect.
The National Educational Association sectional convention will take place in Minneapolis from July 7 to 11. It promises the largest and most representative gathering, with strong Southern and Canadian participation. Over 150 leading American educators are named among speakers and attendees, including university presidents and public school leaders.
Washington reports no ceremonies in the capital for the late Lord Pauncefote. The casket will move by special train in July to Annapolis where cadets and marine detachments will salute as it is taken aboard the Brooklyn. A shore salute of minute guns will be fired as the cruiser sails down Chesapeake Bay.
Paris reports that Colonel Destenave’s French column crushed Tonareg and Senoussin tribesmen at Bir Alali. Troops stormed the trenches, leaving 1,290 enemy dead and forcing abandonment of fortifications and 900 repeating rifles.
Co G arrives at Camp Laxeview at noon with 50 officers and men. Four more will join on Saturday.
Companies A E H I Col Bubletter and staff and the regimental band joined at Owatonna. A Company reached Faribault and Northfield. Co C of Winona and F of Rochester had already arrived over the River division.
The report states Company G occupies the same portion as last year and is the first company in the second battalion. Captain Page is described as the second ranking captain in the Regiment.
Arrival notes record that a quarter master named Segt Friend hosted a fine dinner for guests upon their arrival. The item preserves a brief, neutral account of hospitality.
Corp Conrad and privates Conley Conley Becker and Benson were detailed as train guards.
The camp grounds are in good condition with several improvements completed. New officer’s mess hall a thousand yard range about twenty shower bath stalls an officers' club room and extension of waterworks. Yours in haste N R Caristor Hersoy
Claims filed for life and accident policies describe a series of unusual injuries. Examples include eye injury from a shirt portion, bicycle accident hitting a fence, finger injury amid a light hearted note, and multiple references to illness and accidental harm reported by physicians and claimants.
A high tensions game ends in a loss for the locals after seven scoreless innings. Adams delivered the deciding hit in the eighth with a three base hit and a run, while Taroball and Coats held the line until Austin’s late drought sealed the win.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion fares to Mankato on June 30 July 1 and 2 good for return by July 7 at one fare for round trip. On July 3 4 and 5 fares are one dollar and one third for round trip return by July 7. For details contact Great Western Agent Bek Elmer G P A Chicago.
Low rate Homeseekers tickets to nearly all points on sale on the first and third Tuesday each month from June to October. For details contact any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip excursion tickets for July 7 to 8 from an unspecified city to Minneapolis with return options through July 11 or September 1 plus a 50 cent extension fee. A $200 membership fee is noted for the round trip and inquiries should be directed to a Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.
Washington June 20 Adjutant General Corbin releases Major General Wheaton’s final report on the North Philippines including Batangas Laguna and Tabayas. He strongly endorses reconcentration and humane war methods under Bell, noting reduced insurrection and improving peace in Luzon with few brigands remaining.
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