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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
4
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A column blends curious weather notes and local odds and ends from Austin. It cites a June river mark, quotes an Austin lady on class, notes horse and auto racing in the city, air ships, and a gardener saying green peas arrive early despite frost. A local professional and spouse attempt a garden with mixed results, onions planted upside down fail, and scientists debunk booze tolerance as weakness of the head.
Rain is needed within days to save the small grain from becoming unsalvageable. Hay is scarce as timothy stands only inches high and much is already cured. Clover blooms are dead where present. The region has not endured such a drought for years with only three light showers in two months.
A prominent city woman returns from a trip to find her clock three hours fast causing a dinner-time mix up. Yale professor Fisher warns fly control could add seven years four months to life, while a heated street altercation and a post concert quarrel expose local tempers and manners.
Pierre June 23 The American Red Cross has formed a South Dakota state board with Governor Vessey as president and members O L Branson Mitchell John B Hanton Watertown E C Issenhuth Redfield A Ringerud Elk Point W H Roddle Brookings P F McClure Pierre E A Sherman Sioux Falls G K Sellers Pierre named secretary and Branson designated treasurer by Governor Vessey.
Labor leaders press Congress to form a special committee to investigate the United States Steel Corporation. Samuel Gompers leads the drive claiming the steel trust operates as a combination in restraint of trade, with backing from the Anti-Trust League.
In Belle Fourche South Dakota on June 23 Louis Arpan a 30 year old rancher was killed by neighbor A E Strumbaugh at the Arpan ranch after a long running feud over a fence boundary. Arpan fired and missed but Strumbaugh returned fire riddling him with bullets.
John Porter died after a horse kicked a pole during branding, breaking his skull. The accident occurred near Sturgis on June 23. Porter suffered fatal injuries when the pony is said to have struck a pole and hurled him.
A weasel seen near Jedburgh crossing toward Oxnam Water carried a hen’s egg under its chin. When a collie sprang at it, the creature dropped the egg, which remained uncracked, and it vanished into the hedge. The closest poultry run lies about 300 yards away. Shotaman.
Jane Addams founder of Hull House in Chicago received the master of arts degree marking a historic first at Yale 209th commencement. Professor Perrin praised her humanitarian work while James J Hill of the Great Northern railroad earned a doctor of laws degree.
Washington reports the Senate voted 44 to 25 to concur with House amendments to the postal savings bill, creating a national postal savings system. Deposits begin at age ten with limits of 1 dollar per deposit, 100 dollars monthly, and 500 dollars credit. 2 percent interest on balances. A three‑member board will designate depositories and regulate funds, with funds placed in state and national banks paying 2 percent interest. Progressives split with Democrats on the final vote.
Mandan North Dakota June 23 The Northern Pacific will take three years to construct a new bridge across the Missouri river at Marmouth south of Mandan with a 420 foot high span and a length of a mile and a quarter. Six million dollars will be invested in the trestle. It will be the greatest bridge work in the Dakotas surpassing the Mandan to Bismarck span and aims to shorten transcontinental distance by placing the line on the south side of the railroad.
Pausannius the Greek general died after taking poison in a temple sanctuary. Pursued on treason and sacrilege charges, officers sealed the temple entrance and began roof removal to reach him. He was seen chewing a quill filled with poison and died while the work progressed.
Washington June 23 Conferees clash as Hughes amendment to exempt labor unions from anti trust act is deemed obnoxious by Senate and House negotiators. Administration backs $250000 tariff board funding within a $127 million supply bill for public works, risking prolongation if agreement on Hughes fails.
A brief dialogue fragment notes a confrontation where a man questions a woman about leaving and suggests police involvement, implying tension and potential crime or inquiry. The exchange centers on motives and authority as a Boston Courier excerpt frames the scene.
Official notice in Austin Minnesota lists numerous residents and businesses applying to the Common Council for licenses to sell spiritous, vinous, malt and fermental liquors. Names include Engert Shields Kendricks Veverka Gaul Wolf Geraghty Arens Peterson Umhoefer Weise Dolan Erdman Mayer Hillam and others with licenses sought for one year from July 1 1910. The applications will be heard at a City Council meeting.
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