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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
2
Readers in the Northwest question Congressman Tawney's stance on a wool labeling bill. Sheep farmers urge action to require marking goods containing shoddy as shoddy, arguing higher wool prices are needed while manufacturers appear to resist moving the measure through committee.
The piece argues for reducing Fourth of July firecrackers and directing funds to missionary work. It notes Old Glory’s appeal is tied to the noisy, yearly celebration and urges the editor to encourage restraint while allowing others to observe the Declaration of Independence as they choose.
The catalogue shows Valpariso enrolls 3 480 students and Northal College, modeled after Valpariso, enrolled about one hundred fewer. The speaker believes Northal has a superior location and catchment, and foresees its twenty year record reaching Valpariso’s.
The article notes Hick's prediction that seven stories would appear in the first half of July, suggesting he may have insider information as the June forecast nearly came true.
In a bold shift the Boers indicate willingness to aid England against European challengers who urged war and then deserted them, a move the French describe as justified by their actions.
The text notes Republican America’s sympathy for Great Britain during President McKinley’s dying days and recalls expressions of condolence from the island empire.
L. A. Rosin of Cannon Falls will carry the Democratic banner this year. He has served as chairman of the state committee and was secretary to Lind during his administration as governor.
Statistics indicate fifteen million American workers live and labor only three days ahead of starvation, highlighting contrast with England and suggesting widespread hardship among the labor force.
The Illinois man who refused the D. D. degree has attracted more attention than if he had accepted ten. He evidently knew a cheap road to fame, and took it.
A proverb cites newspaper success as 2 percent inspiration and 98 percent perspiration. It frames journalism as a long labor driven by hard work and dedication rather than luck.
The Minnesota born writer Mise Taylor, sister-in-law to Co mgroseman McCleary, was discharged after publishing a Washington Post critique of President Roosevelt's speech on the Philippines. Critics argue legality and due process, while officials face nationwide discussion of the removal.
After several months as second clerk at the OC G W station, Harry Bislock accepts a higher post with Union Pacific BR at Laramie Wyoming and leaves Friday. Mr Fay Rayman begins railroad duties by succeeding Mr Blalock with the O G W there.
The Democratic state convention in Minneapolis reaffirmed support for the Kansas City platform and nominated L. A. Rosing for governor, Robert A. Smith for lieutenant governor, Spurgeon Odell for secretary of state, Albert G. Leick for auditor, Frank D. Larrabee for attorney general, Joseph L. Myers for treasurer, George P. Jones for clerk of the supreme court, and Major J. M. Bowler for railroad and warehouse commissioner.
Mrs O H Decker entertained about thirty friends Wednesday afternoon in honor of her sister Mrs Blalock who leaves Friday for home in Wyoming. Roses and plants decorated the house. Guests arrived around three and social time lasted until five when an elaborate dining room menu was served. After tea a contest awarded a prize to Mrs Arthur Cole.
Mrs Fred Baird will host a thimble party Friday afternoon from 2 to 5 at her home on St Paul Street.
The Rebekahs held a well attended social at the Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday evening. An excellent program delighted the crowd with hearty encores and strong appreciation for each number. Ice cream and cake were served as plans to continue monthly or biweekly socials were announced.
Bamps Orchestra furnished music for the Court of Honor Lodge dance on Wednesday evening. A large crowd danced into the early hours. Ice cream and cake were served as refreshments. The social was a financial and social success.
A group from the Austin Presbyterian church traveled to Oakland to see Robert Guy on Wednesday afternoon. They met Mr and Mrs James Guy of Minneapolis who are visiting there. Mr Guy, formerly the janitor of the Big School Building, now serves as janitor at McAllister College in Minneapolis.
Miss Mittie Koutson entertained about sixty friends at her home on Wednesday evening for her sixteenth birthday. She received gifts including a pearl handled gold pen a chain and locket a ring and other items. Toe cream and cake were served on the lawn as guests departed in good spirits.
Mrs D Bunker shows slow improvement after a serious illness spanning three weeks. Christian Nelson lost a valuable horse Tuesday. A telephone line is being laid through the region. Thomas Jensen recently had his house painted by Harry Snyder. Mrs John Fairbanks and daughter Esther of Austin are visiting Chas Ruland. School closes Friday with a picnic. D Banker's sister from Fox Lake Wisconsin visits. Nellie Meany returns home from Minneapolis.
A short verse from the Atlanta Constitution reflects on life and contentment with this world, suggesting worldly simplicity and enough light for daily living despite higher realms. The dialect and imagery emphasize taking joy in present life over grandiose ideals.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces special excursion fares for June 30 to July 2 and July 3 to 5 travel to Mankato. Round trip return July 7 with one fare for the first window and fare plus one third for the second. Inquiries via any Great Western Agent or A. K. Elmer G P A Chicago.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces a Mankato Jubilee from June 30 to July 5, 1902. Excursion tickets will be sold June 30 July 1 and 2 good to return by July 7 at one fare for the round trip. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J P Eimer P A Chicago Lil.
The Chicago Great Western offers excursion tickets from July 1 to July 2 to Minneapolis good for return July 5 at one third fare. J P Elmer G P A Chicago ill lists agents for details. Also tickets Waterville trips June 29 and July 6 to Waterville with return next Monday at 1 50 round trip.
Notices announce excursion tickets offered by the Chicago Great Western Railway to Faribault Minneapolis St Paul and other stations within 200 miles with stopovers. Dates cover late June through September with one fare and a third round trip. Contacts include J P Elmer G P A Chicago and local Great Western Agents.
Advices from Venezuela dated June 20 report Castro’s forces failed to hold La Vela after Colmenares led a sea assault and withdrew after three hours. Ayala and Telleria, with 17 generals and 45 colonels, surrendered at Coro with 1,682 troops and 5 guns, boosting rebel morale amid efforts to capture La Vela.
Gus Ruhlin of Akron Ohio defeated Tom Sharkey of New York in the eleventh round at the National Sporting club. The bout, part of the coronation sporting tournament, saw Sharkey stall early but Ruhlin gain the advantage and Sharkey’s seconds threw in the sponge at the end of round eleven.
Bloomington Illinois June 26 Agnes OConnor and Nellie Salmon members of a picnicking party drowned when their boat overturned on Miller Park lake.
Europeans come to learn our industrial progress and our workers’ methods. The text touts Golden Grain Belt beer as a superior promoter of mental and physical conditions and urges readers to order a case from their dealer or O. J. Weieel of Austin.
Cambridge Mass June 26 Harvard University commencement drew notable guests with President Roosevelt in attendance and a number of graduates receiving honorary LL D degrees led by Rev Edward Everett Hale.
The British house of commons approved the third reading of the finance bill by 236 to 181. The Wisconsin Sugar Company plans to build a $500000 sugar beet factory in Janesville. Lady Pauncefote and her daughters Maud Sibyle and Audrey have sailed to England aboard the St Paul.
In Dover New Hampshire on June 26 Martin A. Glass shot and killed his brother G W Glass and severely assaulted his mother Mary F Glass by striking her with a revolver butt and pushing her through a window leaving her in critical condition. Authorities seek Martin Glass as search continues.
After a long fusion meeting in Grand Island, the Democratic and Populist parties forged a combined ticket headed by W. H. Thompson. Five positions went to Populists and the rest to Democrats, including John Powers for secretary of state and J. M. Broad as attorney general. William J. Bryan praised the accord and pledged support.
At Louisville Minneapolis defeated by 5 to 1. Washington beat Boston 4 to 3. Baltimore won over Philadelphia 8 to 6. Boston edged Brooklyn 4 to 3. Philadelphia defeated New York 3 to 1. St Louis defeated Cincinnati 10 to 6.
On June 25 in Minneapolis futures Wheat for July at 75% with 75 cents, September at 70% 70 cents. On Track No 1 hard at 79 cents, No 1 Northern at 76 1/4 cents, No 2 Northern at 73 1/4 cents.
Sioux City Iowa June 25 cattle prices listed for beeves cows bulls and mixed stockers and feeders yearlings and calves with ranges from 2.50 to 6.00 dollars and hogs at 7.25 to 7.60 dollars per hundredweight.
Chicago faces a potential July first showdown between railways and freight handlers as unions seek a 24 percent wage increase and biweekly pay. Meetings among general managers have yet to decide action, while another gathering slated for Saturday could escalate. Union demands cover about a hundred depots across twenty four railroad systems in the city.
Fifteen licensed tugmen appeared before U S inspectors in Duluth to show cause why their licenses should not be revoked for hindering commerce on the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Towing Co. sought a continuance. no time was set. Supervising Inspector General Dumont upheld four strikers who refused to answer questions, ruling local inspectors overstepped in compelling self incrimination questions.
The Duluth price report lists cash wheat with No 1 hard at 77 3 4 cents and No 1 Northern at 75 1 4 cents. No 2 Northern 74 1 4 cents and No 3 spring 72 1 4 cents. Arrive futures show No 1 hard 78 3 4 cents No 1 Northern 75 1 4 cents July 74 cents Sept 71 1 4 cents Flax cash 1.70 dollars.
St Paul cattle steer prices list butcher steer ranges 6.25 to 6.50 per cwt with cows and heifers 68 550 for good to choice years 4.50 to 5.50. Hog prices range 7.10 to 7.45 per cwt. Sheep and lamb figures shown 4.25 to 4.50 for fed to choice and 5.25 6.15 for lambs.
In Chicago on June 20 cattle ranged from good to medium prime at 7 608.35 dollars, through to poorer grades at 4.75 to 7.50. Stockers and feeders quoted 2.50 to 5.00, cows and heifers 1.40 to 6.50, Texas steers 4.00 to 7.00. Hogs mixed and butchers 7.30 to 7.80, good to heavy 7.75 to 7.85, rough heavy 7.30 to 7.65, light 7.25 to 7.50, bulk 7.45 to 7.80. Sheep good to choice 4.00 to 4.50, lambs 4.75 to 6.76.
Chicago reports June and July futures in Wheat Corn Oats with prices across contracts. Pork futures show June to Jan levels. Flax cash prices vary by region with sept oct futures. Butter and eggs quote creamery and dairy prices, poultry items list per dozen or pound.
Wilkesbarre reports one third of output halted as subdistricts suspend operations until further notice. Miners leaders expect union men to obey the order while engineers and other night-shift workers meet at Coke to reconsider Monday’s decision to return to work. Dr Nicholls attended and spoke. leaders were disappointed by the outcome.
Reports indicate arrangements for the transfer of Lord Pauncefote's body to England following his death. The funeral ship Brooklyn is slated to depart New York for Fneland on July 14 after coronation ceremonies, carrying the late diplomat for burial.
Representative Sulzer of New York introduced a resolution seeking a congressional investigation into alleged inadequate and dangerous conduct within the United States transport service between San Francisco and the Pacific islands. Official reports indicate sustained concerns as a three-memo study by the House and Senate committees proceeds.
Washington June 26 conferees on the interoceanic bill decide to accept the senate bill backing the Panama route Mr Hepburn read the conference report to the house and a statement followed noting that adoption would eliminate all conflicting sections and enact the full provisions of the bill into law.
Ninety five ral and fifty two pleasure yachts are moored in the roads at Kiel awaiting the regatta start. The fleet includes twenty six men of war with eight German battleships among them. Emperor William II has ordered visitors to Kiel to see the finest vessels of the new era.
Preliminary hearing of Editor E Brown in Oklahoma City is set after the editor was held for examination in the killing of R Rider Johnson. The examining judge ruled Brown acted clearly in self defense.
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