Aldermen Face Backlash Over Tuesday Cuts
The aldermen risk voter wrath after cutting off a key public service, actions seen as self serving. Critics say the move will hurt them at the next election and trigger a major row in the community.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
2
The aldermen risk voter wrath after cutting off a key public service, actions seen as self serving. Critics say the move will hurt them at the next election and trigger a major row in the community.
A twelve child class of five year olds is taught for one hour daily with the rest of the day for play. The plan aims to simplify primary grades by reducing class numbers and limiting each group to one hour of school each day.
Makato Review notes Congressman Mor ris claimed his Porto Rican tariff defense won supporters and prompted Congressman Tawney to return home. Tawney plans to calm bitter opponents and voters in his district about the bill. The article awaits voter reaction to Tawney’s appearance.
The Rev. Sheldon’s Topeka Capital faces sharp critique from a brother clergyman who says the debut is not a newspaper. He calls the first issue a travesty on prayer and sacrilege to Jesus Christ, hoping for a better next edition.
Citizens urge publication of the annual financial report before election day to allow informed voting. They accuse Austin officials of extravagance and waste, citing higher street costs and house improvements benefiting a few, warning that the city must save money and curb reckless spending by the council.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway has purchased an edition of Sam I Clover’s Glimpses Across the Paris Exposition for distribution. Clover, a well known author and newspaper editor, writes of travel and culture, timely as readers consider visiting Paris.
San Francisco police raided the Chinese highbinders and arrested six members of the Suey Sing Tong. Each man faces at least one murder charge with several suspected of killing multiple rivals. The reputed leader Su Ho Mun is charged with four murders after reaching for his revolver. Additional arrests are expected as authorities pursue convictions.
Here and now is your chance to purchase a large stock of farm machinery wagons and carriages in the western states. The announce a wide range from Deere Co feeders and drills to Michigan Buggy Co buggies and many windmills and pumps. James Keenan invites inspection at the old stand with a full line of threshers mowers planters and tools.
A Weyauwega meeting of independent telephone companies decided to form a state association to operate all toll lines under one system. The group represented 1,800 miles of toll line and 5,200 subscribers as a counter to the American company in the state.
A Winnipeg special reports residents of Gretna and Altona Man denying claims that Mennonites near their towns attempted to burn the queen in effigy. The sole documented incident was a small group of Englishmen burning President Kruger in effigy.
The Nebraska Supreme Court overruled Standard Oil's demurrer in the attorney general anti trust suit and set April 1 for trial. The case charges Standard Oil with violating Nebraska anti trust laws.
Among Finance passengers from Colon were General Haines and Edward Nave of the Panama canal commission Lieutenant R Belknap U S N and Henry N Allen arriving in New York on March 22 from Colon.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for improving vitality, enriching blood, and boosting overall health. It includes user testimonials, warns against substitutes, and promotes free medical advice and Grain-O as a coffee alternative. It also references Iowa Central Rail line promotions and train connections.
Homenseekers line announces chair cars free day trains and night palace cars for trips starting February 20 March 20 and April 3 and 17 1900. Details and point collections available from any coupon ticket agent or from Geo. Batty.
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