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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
1
An ad promotes the Vac Jac Fireless Cooker as a way to cut fuel costs by up to 80 percent. It claims the device does not heat the kitchen in hot weather, enticing readers to use it as a domestic energy saver.
Mrs Sophia Krenz wife of Frank H Krenz of St Paul was burned to death when a gasoline stove exploded at her father's home in Kerrick near Bruno Minnesota She was refilling the stove from a can she believed held kerosene oil the contents were gasoline and the blast set her clothing afire demolishing the house and injuring her relatives
The text argues that life lessons should consider the immature confusions of youth and the necessity of making ample allowances for them. It emphasizes patience and understanding in guiding growth and learning from errors.
Captain N H Kingman of Selby elected department commander of the South Dakota Grand Army of the Republic at the twenty seventh annual encampment in Watertown. Captain M J Hawley of Watertown elected senior vice commander and Simona Price of Yankton vice commander. Mitchell defeats Pierre for next year’s encampment. Veterans toured Lake Kampeska on an excursion.
An incomplete excerpt notes the difficulty of telling eggs apart and hints at broader challenges in identifying egg origins and meanings.
Late trains brought more than 500 people to a statewide irrigation and conservation meeting in Pierre. Ex Governor Herried sent regrets. A I Chamberlain opened the session as Vessey and officials discussed irrigation progress, resolutions and the need for reclamation.
In Cambridge telegram, Roosevelt urges New York legislature to pass the Cobb direct nomination bill with amendments. He cites broad Republican and independent support and states the people demand it, expressing hope it becomes law.
Baraboo Wisconsin reports that seventy year old farmer John Stabner did not return home and was found dead in nearby woods after a day of extreme heat. The death appears heat related.
Senate committee appointed to probe bribery charges connected to Oklahoma Indian contracts will not meet until Congress reconvenes due to lack of funds. The House committee has funds from the contingent fund, and is preparing data from the Interior Department for its inquiry into Oklahoma Indian contracts.
Western members and officials argue the coming inquiry will strip Oklahoma Indians of lawyers who practice before the interior department and Congress. They contend denying the Reds the right to retain counsel serves Indian interests.
Theodore Roosevelt energized Harvard University commencement day as chief guest and luncheon host. Governor Hughes of New York received an honorary degree to roaring applause while J Pierpont Morgan and General Horace Porter also earned honorary degrees. About 1,000 graduates received diplomas, and Roosevelt later stayed at Nahant with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge.
A fierce wind ripped through Portal North Dakota on June 30 destroying the T B Waddington barn killing four horses. At Alex Patterson farm another barn fell but all horses escaped. In Rolla a large Speelman farm barn burned and six horses died.
Report from Grand Forks North Dakota on June 30 notes severe crop damage due to hot winds and drought. Early grain heads and fruit crops suffer while later sown grain may recover with rain, with potential for at least a half crop if showers arrive soon.
Rain aided crops across Bottineau Rolette Towner Cavalier Walsh and Pembina counties lifting farmer spirits. Bowman notes crop conditions nearly match last year with early grain about to head and flax in good shape after two inches of rain this week. In Deadwood Western South Dakota light showers improved farmer outlook as more rain looms.
In St Paul Harry Bunce an Englishman killed his eighteen year old wife Florence with a 32 caliber bullet at her home after a quarrel. He then tried to shoot himself but was stopped by police. The couple had been married four months amid unhappiness.
In Saylersville Kentucky on June 30 seven people are known dead after drowning in the swollen Licking River. Three families are missing and authorities report several others missing as crews search the area following heavy rains and a cloudburst. The dead include Roach Gayhart his wife and bébé and three men among the victims.
In a June 30 incident in Lead, John Petrovich died after a card game quarrel with Mike Shuk. Petrovich, unmarried, died at St. Joseph's hospital. Shuk, also unmarried, is jailed in the county jail claiming the shooting was accidental.
Harvey Boyle, a clam fisherman in La Crosse Wisconsin, found a perfectly round pearl weighing twenty three grains near the harbor while clamming. He refused a 300 dollar cash offer and buyers say it is worth 500 dollars.
John W. Daniel senior Virginia senator died at a Lynchburg sanatorium from paralysis and cerebral hemorrhage. Born Sept. 5, 1842, in Lynchburg he served in the Confederate army, studied law, and held political roles from the Virginia house to the U.S. Senate. He was repeatedly re-elected to the Senate, serving through 1904.
Widespread bush fires sever communications east of Winnipeg as Lavallee and Devlin face destruction. Devlin residents escape by clearing and a Canadian Northern train evacuates some belongings. Fort William area sees large timber losses and smoke shrouds the town while Silver Mountain worsens the blaze.
New York on June 30 saw stock prices weakened after Washington announced the Interstate Commerce Commission found certain Nan and Hill line rate schedules excessive. Active issues fell to the year's lows, some below 1909 levels.
Rapid City reports a plan for a major water irrigation scheme to flood 57 000 acres west of the city between the Northwestern and St Paul lines. The project includes constructing a lake between Owenka and Creston and involves capital from northern backers.
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