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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
2
St Louis Fair Board Superintendency Candidates Named
Guy Van Sant will appoint the St Louis Fair Board members H P Hall of St Paul a Pan American commission member and Jas McMuller of Minneapolis superintendent of the Minnesota exhibit at Buffalo as candidates for the superintendency at St Louis Every newspaper would like Od Hall chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy van Sant
St. Louis Fair
H. P. Hall
St Paul
Pan American Commission
Jas McMuller
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Buffalo
St. Louis
Od Hall
County politics shift as Heatwold looms for governor
Two years after Van Sant held solid support in Mower County the current leaders refuse office and many oppose Van. Dissatisfaction spreads with almost no progress aside from a $50000 extra session undoing prior work. Heatwold appears poised as the next Republican gubernatorial candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
van Sant
Van
Heatwold
Men’s rash jokes on life and death draw scorn in critique
A German paper reports a lover taunting his beloved with a mock question about shooting himself. He then killed himself as described. The author condemns blasphemy and cruelty as jest, noting how haste in marriage and deceit by lawyers erode sacred values and normalize lethal humor.
Repeal Of Dog Tax Triggers Pro Rata Rebate In County
Taxpayers who paid the dog tax last year will receive a pro rata rebate after repeal by the legislature. The county collected $2290, with $70 paid on claims. officials estimate about 2000 orders, $40 postage, and a week of auditor’s work to process refunds.
Danish West Indies Sale Ratified by Landssthing
The Danish lands thing voted in committee and executive session to ratify the treaty selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. Two readings remain with one open session and a likely majority for ratification. Opponents seek delay while supporters tout a direct steamship line and large sugar plantations funded by a 3 500 000 crown pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Landsthing
Adopted in Eighteen States on School Consolidation
The county debates consolidation of small schools with transport to central schools at public expense. Eighteen states including Connecticut Florida Indiana Kansas Maine Massachusetts Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Wisconsin report savings and improved attendance. Case studies from Ohio Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut show varied costs and rising acceptance, driven by evident benefits and safer, trustworthy bus service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
U. S. Commissioner of Education
With
Connecticut
Florida
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsyvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Wisconsin
Kingsville
Pie for the Squirrel in City Parks Urges Kindness
A reader letter argues for protecting squirrels in South Kenwood Park and Lafayette Park, urging residents to cherish wildlife over harsh measures. The writer compares squirrels to elephants in larger parks and pleads for humane treatment and care of the urban fauna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Kenwood Park
Lafayette Park
Tha Corp
A. H
Mock trial at Delta Sigma meeting ends with $3000 award
At the high school regu'er meeting Delta Sigma held a mock trial where Alvin Bandler sued the city for 1000 damages. Gordon Christie defended for the plaintiff and Cecil Freeman for the city. Jury awarded 3000 damages amid witness testimony and keen questions. Public attendance was fair despite it not being a public meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Sigma
Alvin Bandler
Gordon Christie
Cecil Freeman
Fair Estate to Be Distributed Among Senator Fairs Heirs
The California Supreme Court has ruled the trust clause in the will of the late Senator James G. Fair invalid. The estate, valued at over 20 million dollars, will be distributed immediately among the deceased senator's children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Supreme Court
James G. Fair
Suspicious Circular Promotes United States Juvenile Band
Late Superintendent J W Olson warns about a circulating Minnesota letter signed by Ed Anderson claiming to form a United States Juvenile Band with 100 child soloists for the 1904 St Louis exposition. Officials doubt the plan and note an implausible $1,000,000 fund and vague selection rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Olson
Minnesota
United States
Olson
Lenten Lectures Highlight Episcopal History
The Rev OC L Slattery spoke Monday at Christ Episcopal church about the early Episcopal church in the United States focusing on Bishop White, Chaplain to the Continental Congress. The course ends next Monday with a lecture by Rev Dr Poole from the Divinity School at Fairbault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OC. L. Slattery
Christ Episcopal Church
Slattery
Episcopal Church
United States
Bishop White
Continental Congress
R.v Dr. Poole
Divinity School
Fairbault
Footsteps of a Mother in a Summer Home
Poem recalling a summer day on a farm, the mother’s busy feet in the kitchen, and the speaker's longing for home. The verse reflects reverence for the mother as a life of love and duty, with a hope of heavenly reunion where her music remains. A. L. B.
When We Were Twenty One Comedy Tops City Gauges
The play pleases audiences in Boston Chicago and New York as the Uwenty One Company brings a lively tour. The piece has earned strong laughs and favorable notices, marking it as a standout entertainment in major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Boston
Chicago
New York
Boer Envoys Say Irish Aid Not Detrimental
In New York March, Boer envoys Wolmarans and Wessels announce they will sail to France aboard the steamship Gascogne. Wolmarans defends the alliance with Ireland, saying it has aided their cause on the battlefield and through Irish support in Parliament. He praises Dutch and German aid and seeks sympathy from the United States Congress to assist in their war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wolmarans
Wessels
France
Gascogne
United States
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Reform School Fire At Kentucky Institution
The state reform school six miles from Lexington, housing 287 boys, caught fire. Inmates were evacuated. the boys' building collapsed at 1 10. Bradley building and the manual training building burned as the on loan engine fought the blaze. No lives reported lost. the institution cost $100000 and had eight buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
State School of Reform
Bradley
Wisconsin prisoner Charles McCoy to serve remainder in Waupon
Warden McClaughrey arrived in Springfield with Governor Yates to honor a requisition for Charles McCoy alias Edward Ratigan, a safe cracker who escaped from Waupon prison after robbing the Wa pella post office and being sentenced to two years at Chester. His term ends today and he will be sent back to Waupon to complete it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
McClaughrey
Wisconsin
Waupon
Yates
Charles McCoy
Edward Ratigan
Ratigan
Lillinois
Wapella
Chester
Millinery OCLs Opening Saturday March 22
Local millinery shop announces Saturday March 22 grand opening with promise of best value and courteous service. They invite patrons to inspect the merchandise which speaks for itself and pledge to please customers.
Philippine Duties Moved to Insular Treasury
Secretary Root ordered that taxes and duties collected in the Philippines under the tariff act be paid directly into the Philippine treasury and subject to Philippine authorities. Transfer arrangements for duties collected in the United States on island imports have not yet been determined. The law directs all such taxes and duties to benefit the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Wright
Philippines
Philippine Treasury
United States
Democrats and Populists Agree on State Fusion Plan
In Lincoln Nebraska on March 20 the state central committees of the Democrats and Populists met to set timing and venue for the state convention but delegated power to their chairmen. They discussed fusion in executive session and reached a tacit agreement to fuse on a state ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Democrats and Populists
Trouble Looms in Macedonia and Albania Crisis
Vienna reports from Neues Wein der Abendblatt that serious trouble is expected as 35 000 troops are ordered to Macedonia and Albania. The agitation is linked to Boris Sarafoff, ex head of the Macedonian committee, who allegedly uses Miss Stone's ransom. Sarafoff’s bands are accused of murder arson and blackmail against Bulgarian agricultural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Neues Weiner
Abendblatt
Macedonia
Porte
Albania
Boris Sarafoff
Miss Stone
Sarafoff
Wages for Marine Firemen Fixed in Cleveland Meeting
In Cleveland on March 29 the marine firemen and vessel owners reached a wage scale agreement for the season. Firemen will be paid 6 a month. No contract was signed but the scale is expected to hold for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ma‘tps
Enlargement of Yellowstone Park Bill Sent to Senate
The secretary of the interior has sent to the senate a draft bill to enlarge Yellowstone Park. He states the extension is needed to protect the park's game populations and preserve wildlife within its boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Three More Arrests In Mattie Bennett Gang Case
Beaumont Texas reports three additional arrests tied to the Mattie Bennett gang of robbers and murderers. The sheriff withholds names and details to avoid hampering further arrests, noting the trio are white and were sought since the Bennett woman confessed a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Mattie Bennett
Hackman
Bennett
President to renominate J. L. Devaux as Savannah customs collector
Washington reports that the president will appoint J. L. Devaux to another term as the colored collector of customs at Savannah Georgia. A Georgia Lily White Republican faction led by Major J. F. Tanson opposed him hoping the office would go to their group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. L. Devaux
Savannah
Devaux
Georgia
J. F. Tanson
Macon
25 Cent Life Readings At Local Palmists
Professor Kyle and sister offer modern palmistry at Horel Thomas, formerly Gordon. Readings available for 25 cents. Office hours 9:00 a m to 10:00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle
Horel Thomas
Gordon
Prince Chuns Gifts Sent to German Museums
Berlin reports that Emperor William refused to accept gifts from Prince Chun who came from Peking to Berlin to atone for the murder of Baron von Ketteler. The presents, costly silks and art objects, have been in storage and will be sent to German museums on a second request by Prince Chun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Emperor William
Prince Chun
Peking
Germany
Baron von Ketteler
China
William
Pensions Bill Advances in Commons Amid Financing Doubts
The house of commons passed the second reading of the aged pensioners bill granting a pension of 5 to 7 shillings weekly at age 66. Officials estimate £10,000,000 yearly needed, with half from the national exchequer and half from local authorities. If the government cannot fund its share the scheme may not take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
France relieved as Edward visit cancelled amid Boer protest fears
A Daily Mail dispatch from Cannes reports the French government is greatly relieved by the cancellation of King Edward's visit. Boer agents in France were said to be organizing demonstrations against the king, prompting the government to welcome the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cannes
Daily Mail
Edward
France
Home Benefit association seeks receiver dissolution and restraining order
A subscriber asks the circuit court for a receiver for the Home Benefit association and a dissolution of the company plus a restraining order to stop officers from paying out funds. The group promises to furnish homes for $5.35 monthly per $1,000 with hundreds of subscribers in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Home Benefit Association
Vatican Officials Stand Trial in Secular Court
Rome March 20 the Vatican tribunal case opens before a secular court against three Vatican officials charged with thefts from the Vatican treasury totaling £16 000. This marks the first time the Vatican uses a secular tribunal. La Patria claims up to £320 000, largely the pope’s personal property, may have been embezzled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
la Patria
Pale no more and a playful SCOTT & BOWNE ad
Fragmentary line hints at a promotional note for Scott & Bowne at 4414 New York with a playful tone and missing context. The readable text suggests branding or packaging language but lacks concrete events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bowne
New York
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