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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
2
The notice outlines display advertisement rates at 105 cents per inch for readers 5 cents per line for clubs and societies 2 percent per line, with weekly Herald reading notices at 5 cents per inch. It indicates daily issues with Sunday exceptions and various pricing structures for different reader notices.
The article reviews Paul Leicester Ford's Honorable Peter Stirling contrasting it with Janice Meredith and praising its humor and political portrayal. It notes a Grover Cleveland model, a sympathetic political boss, and the book's stance on reformers. It also reports memorial resolutions for Harriet Seavey and a Century District Court notice. It ends with railway ads for Iowa Homeseekers and Southern California travel via the Iowa Central Short Line.
Sheriff Johnson arrived in the city with Torrence Curtain arrested in Taopi by the Adame Marshal. Curtain faced Justice Carr at Adams, waived examination, bound over to the grand jury. He was moved to Austin for county jail confinement with County Attorney Shepherd presenting for the state.
Fair and warmer tonight then a Thursday change brings rain or snow across the north portion while the eastern region stays warmer.
Grain-O is promoted as a delicious nourishing beverage to replace coffee. It is described as aiding digestion and strengthening nerves, not a stimulant, suitable for children and adults, with a price about the same as coffee.
The Rustap family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy during sorrow and for the beautiful floral offerings from Anton Rustap and children.
Chief Officer Cooskey of the transport Grant reported Feb 4 the ship passed the suspected Morrell island site at latitude 29 57 north longitude 174 31 east. No trace of the island was seen at 11 30 a m, and by noon a 40 foot sea level horizon allowed visibility up to 25 miles.
Congressman Alfred C. Harmer of the Fifth Pennsylvania district dies at his Germantown home after a long kidney illness. He had been ill since November but attended December House sessions before Christmas recess.
The Northern Pacific, in the U S circuit court at St Paul, answers an Interstate Commerce Commission complaint. The railroad denies discrimination and notes four competitive rates between St Paul and Duluth. The commission seeks to enforce its order on the rate from St Cloud.
The conference report on the financial bill was adopted by 44 votes in favor and 26 against. Members aligned with the measure highlighted budget implications and policy changes while opponents cited fiscal concerns and potential impacts.
Few speeches marked the finance bill vote in the Senate after two weeks of debate. The conference report passed 44 to 26 as Aldrich explained the changes. The session opened with the Quay case resuming as Mr. Simon answered Mr. Carter.
In White House talks with callers, President McKinley reiterates support for free trade for Porto Rico and says his views have not changed since his congressional message. He rejects the idea that the constitution follows the flag and notes a small tariff is imposed with revenues returned to the island.
The Senate committee on naval affairs favored a government cable from San Francisco to Honolulu with future extension to Manila via Midway Islands Guam and Hong Kong. Senator Hale authorized to draft and report the bill. Initial construction estimated at 8 million to 4 million dollars.
Secretary Root drafted the Porto Rican tariff bill only as an alternate measure after Republican committee members urged it as best legislation. He reaffirmed his support for his published opinions and favored doing all possible for Porto Rico.
The House considered the Aldrich contest from the Fourth Alabama district with speeches by sitting member Robinson and contestee supporters Burkett Glenn and De Armond. Bernard Moses of California met with the president as McKinley offered him a spot on the Philippine commission. Omaha reelects Mayor Moores by about 1000 votes with most of the city ticket secure except possibly tax commissioner.
Surgeon Treves cables from Ladysmith that the town’s condition is most deplorable with 800 cases of typhoid fever. Lavish comforts supplies are now in the place.
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