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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
2
The excerpt notes March 8 1902 as a rough travel day and mocks senatorial courtesy. It quotes the New York World on the Barce lona struggle and Detroit outlets commenting on New York State Democracy unity and the national mood. Eisner Potter advocates a substitute for saloons challenging prohibition.
A Detroit Free Press note questions if a United States senator might have been responsible for a strike on Billy Patterson. A St. Louis Globe-Democrat item claims a army horse supply contract nearly unhorsed Britain’s finance ministry in a South Africa context.
The article criticizes lawmakers for seeking guidance from a governor whose reelection chances are used as betting fodder, arguing they should confer with their constituents instead.
The speaker calls for immediate defeat of the Jacobson tax bill and urges legislators to return home. He notes the bill cannot be dropped while 30 cents remain of the appropriation, implying ongoing funding concerns.
The piece notes March weather's unpredictability with sun and snow alternating. It uses a general reflection on how expectations of blizzards or sunshine flip as clouds shift, portraying the season's capricious mood.
A Washington Star quip warns that printing the names of American magnates who visit Monte Carlo could provoke one to buy the resort and shut it down. The remark satirizes press scrutiny of wealthy travelers.
In Philadelphia, Marconi asserts his wireless telegraphy remained uninterrupted by personal affairs. He claims continuous communication with his Cornwall station throughout the Atlantic crossing, covering over two thousand miles.
Major Jenkins struggles with a figurative sword of danger while Gov. Tillman and others view his restraint as proper. Bravado toward President Roosevelt over a presentation is noted, with public opinion leaning toward Jenkins if Roosevelt is treated badly.
Editor Johnson relays cap itol letter commentary noting Van Sant convened the legislature to craft a tax code and faced likely defeat. Ed Young, a majority leader and Republican candidate, bets $50 against Lind becoming governor, recalling the Young letter used in the prior campaign.
A program of musical numbers including vocal solos and duets from Verdi's Il Trovatore and Atilla. Performers listed include Mrs Eberhart Mrs Pett ngil Miss Minert Mrs Horme and Mrs Decker with piano solos and readings coordinated by Mrs Hegge and Mrs Pettingill among others.
W R Williams treasurer of Taopi faced Judge Robinson on grand larceny charges. He pled guilty, was found $178 short in the village account, and held on $500 bond awaiting grand jury action, then committed to county jail due to bail default.
Mrs. A. J. French died at her Windom home on a Saturday afternoon March 1. Funeral service was held at the house Tuesday at 10 and Oakwood Cemetery received the body. Born Mary A. Carter in Courland County New York July 26 1826 she married A. J. French February 7 1849. The couple moved west settling in Mower County then Windom. Six children were born three survive: Mrs John Smith Austin John Windom and Mrs Charles Litchfield Dodge Center. Three preceded her in death: Charles 1873 Marshall 1883 and Marcie 1884. The Golden Wedding was celebrated three years earlier. Despite long illness she faced life with gentility and devotion leaving a memory of kindness and steadfast home life.
A district examines whether teacher funded entertainments to buy supplies and libraries are acceptable. Many schools gained library books, pictures, and improved rooms from events though teachers should not be required to supply essentials. Local programs in Districts 52 20 and 128 raised funds and community ties, with proceeds funding library books and room improvements.
The county commissioners and contractors met this afternoon to inspect the new Water Street bridge and the commissioners formally accepted the bridge.
Election day approaches with vote registration due tomorrow and sample ballots due Wednesday. All alderman candidates except John A Anderson have withdrawn. listed names include Mayor O L West Dr Johnson Treasurer A B Johnson Assessor B A Smith Recorder T M Foster Jake Gate Justice J E Robinson H N Lane J Hammer Alderman at Large Geo Hormel Aldermen John Robinson Paul Zander Percy Bump J A Anderson City Council to hear annual reports Friday. fiscal year closed March 1. recorder report not published. The four-year-old board ordered discontinuance of certain publications due to taxpayer complaints.
The column reports on health rumors and events: whooping cough and pinkeye present, a cyclone inquiry, and a misunderstanding about creamery buttermilk. It notes C Downey clearing timber on E A Louk's farm, Emaline Hart recovering and to teach this spring, Homer Hawkins learning to walk, H M Rolfe finishing a new barn, Nick Lawson hauling lumber for a new house, strong Hawkins school attendance, and plans for new maps at the school.
Drugstore A F Dark of Glade Spring Virginia sold twelve bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on January 25 1901 and praised its customer satisfaction. The remedy is well known in Virginia for curing coughs colds and grip and is sold by all druggists.
Ashe ville Gazette pressman Henry T. Crook says a severe rheumatism from wet feet vanished after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He bought it after reading the Gazette's guarantee and reports no rheumatic pain since. Sold by All Druggists.
Mr. O B Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri suffered thirty five years with chronic dysentery yet reported remarkable improvement from Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by all druggists.
An English schoolmaster recounts a boy of ten who consumes cake, condensed milk, chocolates, sweets, and more in a single afternoon. The boy shows only minor discomfort, denying serious illness and resuming play after brief appetites.
The Royal Train marks Prince Henry of Prussia’s U S tour by rail using two compartment sleeping cars named Town and Ohio. These cars, selected from nationwide fleets for luxury and comfort, are part of the new Great Western Limited running nightly between Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis on the Chicago Great Western Railway.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach improve appetite and renew vitality. The tablets are sugar coated and easy to take and are available at all druggists.
No news of the Cunard steamer Wyruria two days overdue at Queenstown. Ellen M Stone not yet in Constantinople. she remains in Salonica. Frank Tyre and Lewis Schmidt drowned in the Big Sandy near Pikeville after a boat overturn. February 1902 government receipts and expenditures: total receipts 41,159,789. expenditures 39,099,290. monthly surplus 2,060,449.
Felizardo and 25 riflemen seized Cainta presidente Senor Ampil and most police in Morong province. Ampil known as American sympathizer, feared killed. Constabulary moved to free him. Correspondence with General Lukban in Samar deemed highly valuable.
San Juan March 3 The 60th and last day of the second session of Porto Rico's First Legislature elapsed at midnight. About 70 bills became laws this session including penal civil and political codes. One hundred forty four bills were introduced. Adjournment occurred 17 minutes past 5 Sunday morning with clocks stopped at 12. Several bills were passed and signed after midnight.
The American telegraphers tournament ended its contests in Atlanta on March 3 with the Andrew Carnegie diamond medal for the best all around telegraphers going to F. M. McClintic of the Associated Press Dallas Texas.
In Paris on March 3 the centenary festivities for Victor Hugo concluded with the city receiving the residence he once occupied in Place des Vosges. The home will serve as a Victor Hugo museum for public view and remembrance.
A Cape Town dispatch reports Cecil Rhodes in frail health and planning a several weeks rest at his Drakenstein district country estate. The notice notes discomfort and concern over his condition as of March 3.
A heavy southeast storm swept San Francisco causing widespread wire damage. Telephones and telegraph service to interior points and the East were cut for hours as poles were downed. The bay saw rough water and the Oakland ferry line was halted until morning. Shipping interests prepared for potential losses.
In Warren Ohio on March 3 Hon Henry Bishop Perkins a leading philanthropist and citizen killed himself by hanging in an oil adjoining his home. The body was found shortly before noon by his family who went to call him.
An the note advertises Scott and Lowne at 409 Pearl Street in New York offering a welcome greeting and a hint of service or goods available at the address.
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