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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
2
OHN H. SKINNER editor and proprietor and GERTRUDE ELLIS SKINNER associate editor. The Daily Herald is entered at the Austin Minnesota post office as second class mail matter. The newspaper is issued every afternoon with Sunday exceptions and rates listed as five dollars per year and lower amounts for other periods.
Miss Helen Austin and her sister Dr Mabel Alien teachers from St Paul high school return from a daring voyage rowing an open skiff from Red Wing to Winona. The trip covered about seventy five miles with daily legs up to 27 miles aided only by University of Minnesota surveyors.
The Grand Meadow Record notes harmony at the Republican County Convention and praises the trio who kept order during a tense gathering. A summary list of delegates to the state convention is provided, inviting readers to question which forces influenced inclusions and exclusions.
State inspectors plan covert sampling of dairy products in public outlets. The note recalls the Jersey Cream scandal from the blind pig era and questions what officials would think of such substitutes.
A new religious sect in St. Louis claims Eden was in Africa and argues that today’s Africans wear the same attire as humanity’s first parents, suggesting a direct lineage of attire and geography.
The railway issue resurfaces as a campaign theme with a plan to consolidate parallel lines. Analysts doubt it will be used after this year, but the old topic gains fresh visibility and debate in political circles.
A candidate for office among Tuesday's delegates expresses shock that the machine had completed all convention work before the meeting. The remark underscores concerns about automation influencing political processes.
Congress is near adjournment as members rush to repair their fences before leaving. The article notes the timing is driven by the need to attend to personal or political defenses rather than legislative busyness.
The Atlantic Constitution notes Senator Knute Nelson insisting on the oddly respectful address for the British ambassador, a compliment tied to Mr Choate’s age.
CanpipaTe Belden can read exchanges but cannot clearly see the writing on the wall due to near sightedness, highlighting a sensory limitation affecting interpretation.
The month shows a trend toward consolidations while weddings receive noted emphasis. The phrase signals shifts in local scheduling and social events with marriages and unions as a focal point.
The notice states a family plans a summer vacation starting next Friday, the Fourth of July, and lists travel dates and destination plans.
The remark reflects enduring loyalty as Irish publications echo support for the monarch. Newspapers across Ireland still reference national and imperial ties in editorials and public commentary. The tone combines reverence with political context amid contemporary debates.
Readable lines hint at how warm conditions influence visits to summer resorts across multiple locations. Details remain fragmented but suggest tourism patterns shift with hot spells and traveler turnout varies by region. Entities include resorts and weather conditions.
Mrs Kinney traveled to Beltran this afternoon after receiving word in the morning that her father F L Ball became suddenly ill and was reported very low.
A garbled exhortation urges readers to patronize home merchants to boost town prosperity. It argues buying locally benefits property values and community growth, urging readers to support clothiers grocers and other trades, promising personal gain and revived common sense.
A group of South Side residents plans a convention on the South Main Street Bridge this Sunday at 2 p m to organize sending a delegate to Albert Lea on July 4 for observing Independence Day in nearby towns.
Mrs Tanke.testifies in Henderson Minnesota court that she alone killed her first husband John Wellner on December 31 1898. She says she shot him between 11 and midnight hid the revolver watch and pocketbook in a barnyard and asked to accompany the sheriff to show where the items are buried. The judge allowed the search and the sheriff plus a deputy and a woman accompanied Mrs Tanke to the Wellner property.
Roy E. Bowers and Eva James wed Thursday at the M E James home on Franklin Street in a ceremony by Rev. Brown. The couple's relatives attended along with Spiria Hall providing music and a reception of ice cream and cake followed by their house-keeping on Franklin Street.
Thursday evening at the home of O. H. Moore the couple Amos Hill and Elizabeth Dunkle exchanged vows at 8 30 officiated by Rev J M Brown. The ceremony was intimate with Rev and Mrs Brown as the only guests.
Europeans travel to learn how this country achieves industrial greatness and plans to adopt our methods, while progressive workers will soon innovate further. They sample Golden Grain Belt beer, praised as a superior promoter of mental and physical conditions. Order a case from your dealer or O. J. Weisel, Austin.
From Mankato on June 30 to July 5 1902 the Chicago Great Western Railway sells excursion tickets with a single fare for round trips returning by July 7. On July 3 4 and 5 tickets are available at a fare of one and one third for the round trip returning July 7. Inquiries may be directed to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets from June 30 to July 2 with return valid to July 7 for one fare round trip to Mankato. Inquiries may be made with any Great Western agent or J. P. Eimer, P. A., Chicago, Ill.
Chicago Great Western announces July 1 and 2 sale of excursion tickets to Minneapolis good for return by July 5 at one third fare for round trip. For details inquire at any Great Western Agent or J P Emer G P A Chicago Ill July 2.
Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets to Waterville on June 29 and July 6 for $1.50 round trip. Return is good the following Monday. For details contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Ewer, G P A Chicago.
Secretary Moody and Acting Secretary Hill studied Venezuela’s situation and the potential dispatch of marines from American warships at La Guay ra to the Caracas legation. Minister Bowen does not want their presence and believes it could be harmful, so marines would stay ready but not sent unless the crisis worsens.
In New London on June 27 Yale won the fastest eight by four lengths with a 20 20 time while Harvard finished 13 seconds later. In the four oared race Harvard led from the start but Yale forged a narrow margin behind. The freshmen race ended in a dead heat after a late Harvard burst.
The New England Anti-imperialist league convened at Faneuil Hall with speaker Rourke Cochran of New York. The group aims to press for allowing representatives such as Aguinaldo and Mabius to enter the United States and present their case to the Armorican people.
Mrs Charlee Fox Sr hosted a charming luncheon for about thirty women at her cottage on Thursday afternoon. Tables were laid shortly before six and a refined meal was served by Mrs Char kes Sargent, Misses Clare Mandeville and Veta Weet.
Mrs Thomas McFerlane presided as guests included Mr Ray Thompson and Mrs William Owen. The group shared handwork and a cheerful afternoon while a later note hinted at an event after 6 o clock.
Mise Mohrhauser bid farewell in Harmonia hall Thursday evening with dancing ice cream and cake. Many friends in Austin will regret her departure after a warm send off from Murphy's Corks.
A morning blaze at W. KR. Allen's dwelling on West Bridge St started when a stove drum was placed too close to a partition. Despite asbestos shielding, a hole burned through the partition and reach to the roof. Firefighters could not reach from the hydrant. neighbors helped extinguish with minor damage.
From Cannon Valley GA R Asssociation encampment in Faribault Minnesota to be held June 24 and 26 1902. The Chicago Great Western Railway will sell excursion tickets June 23 and 25 good to return June 27 at one fare and a third for round trip. For information contact Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago IL. Also for the Democratic State Convention Minneapolis Minnesota June 25 and 26 1902 tickets June 24–25 to Minneapolis and St Paul return June 27 at one fare for round trip. Contact Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
Great Western lines offer an excursion within 200 miles of the selling station. One fare and a third for the round trip. For details contact any Great Western Agent or J. P. Eimer G P A Chicago Ill July 4.
The American yacht Uncle Sam owned by Francis H. Riggs of New York won the first international special class race at Kiel. The boat crossed eight minutes ahead of Wansee and Tilly, with Cis N. fourth. Four races planned. Uncle Sam led early despite a light breeze and wind shifts.
In Paterson New Jersey on June 27 delegates from all silk industry branches voted not to order a general strike in sympathy with the dyers' helpers. The tally was 17 against a strike to 8 in favor with the Socialists' Trade and Labor alliance abstaining.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania June 27 officials of large mine companies report daily job applications from nearly all worker classes including miners. Companies say they have more applicants than needed during the strike while pumping water and running machinery. The most capable applicants are hired while others go on waiting lists.
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