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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
2
Voters oppose efforts to stack cards before implementing the New Deal policy. A preacher is mentioned but not favored in this encounter. The stance signals broad public resistance to manipulated political processes.
Readers learn a distinction between corned beef and cornered beef. The article explains the processes and potential culinary uses, noting that corned beef is cured with salt and spices while cornered beef is not a standard culinary term.
Residents note a new rule in Mankato where women in long skirts impose a 25 dollar fine on anyone who spits on sidewalks. The measure aims to curb perceived luxuries and improve public manners.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and the Chicago Great Western agree to build a Union depot at Mankato. The narrator notes Austin’s trains are farther apart and fears a Union depot in Austin is distant, perhaps many moons.
Chicasco residents celebrated May Day with a housecleaning effort as the toughest part of Clark Street underwent renovations. A general exodus of inhabitants reportedly moved out for the day, with promises the area will soon be as decent as any city section. Complainants included streetcar patrons and local churchgoers.
The Register notes Mr. Tawney’s failure despite his best effort and many promises. It questions what he has done for the county beyond the gift of six Tawney trees, inviting further clarification from the paper.
The Chicago Savings Bank opens today from 9 am to 6 pm with one evening opening weekly. The adjusted hours aim to serve the class whose work ends at 5 pm or later.
Citizens praise Superintendent Toda for allowing meter installation by any installer. They opposed high charges by plumbers contracted by aldermen, noting first meters were installed at exorbitant prices. The writer fears a plumber union exerts control over install work and pricing.
Better Position for Lyman Wakefield who has lived in Austin for nearly five years and worked at the First National Bank. He has accepted a post in the North Western National Bank of Minneapolis and will start next Monday as assistant teller. Friends here bid him God-speed.
Washington reports no direct orders from Washington to General Jacob Smith for the Samar campaign. General Chaffee’s guidance and General Order 100 are cited as the department’s basis, with acquittal possible under article 30 allowing wartime retaliation.
Mrs Eather hosts a friendly gathering at Oakland avenue with sister in law Mrs Smith visiting. Floyd attends along with neighbors and friends. After games and music refreshments are served and the group ends the evening with God Be With You Till We Meet Again. K K K members led by Mrs Herry West had a 7 o'clock dinner at her home with a small group. The menu featured pressed chicken cream potatoes lervice salad pickles and bread coffee and fancy cake.
About 30 guests gathered at Mrs. N K Nobles Kenwood Avenue rooms yesterday afternoon to honor her birthday. The celebration featured a bountiful dinner and a gift of fine china as she expressed gratitude, with grandson Prof McWhorter of Minneapolis sending roses to wish her well.
The charter commission met Wednesday night at Hon Lafayette Frenchs office and began blending the Albert Las and Austin charters. They plan a combined document and favor limiting alderman powers with a referendum to refer any money expenditure above a provi me threshold to the people.
The fine family horse, taken out for an evening drive by the Mc Cormick family, bolted when a dog sprang from a livery stable wagon. The boy at the reins lost control as the horse ran away and overturned the buggy, revealing a hard fall and a damaged vehicle.
The farmers of the United States sow corn on over eighty million acres, ten million more than a decade ago, harvesting two billion bushels. Wheat fields cover forty million acres, four million more than in 1890, and oat area nears thirty million acres, up twenty percent.
Meson City High School and Austin High School will play a baseball game at the Fair Grounds tomorrow afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 3 30.
The General Federation of Womens Clubs convenes in Simpson's auditorium drawing about three thousand women nationwide. Mrs. Lowe of Atlanta presides as a leading parliamentarian, with the city of Los Angeles welcoming delegates in white and pale blue.
A New York City gentleman traced census records and found that many aged individuals added extra years at each census. The aim appeared to reach the century mark as fast as possible, with no regular pattern in the inflation of ages.
A physician urges compassionate closings after visits while another young doctor contends with personal style and health routines as a humorous exchange on bedside etiquette and professional image.
Mr. Brown of Rochester visits Mr. Gustafson at the Ideal Restaurant to discuss a management shift. The Gustafsons consider quitting after a short trial due to high rent and costs, though their clean service has built a strong trade.
In Washington May 1 a Senate debate over a Patterson Colorado resolution to cable Major Gardener in the Philippines to Washington as a witness before the Philippine committee drew heated discussion. Lodge rejected the charge of suppressing facts while Patterson and Carmack urged Gardener’s testimony before action on bills. The resolution was tabled as bills for Rosebud reservation purchase and sundry civil appropriations were considered but not acted on.
In Washington on May 11 the president of the Republican club in New York claimed to arrange talks between Attorney General Knox and packing companies. Knox replied that such a meeting was unwarranted by his April 28 letter and occurred without his knowledge, denouncing the move as a misrepresentation of the government’s position.
Chicago stockyards report a record unsold balance after a day when 18 000 cattle arrived and packers bought about 8000. By closing time 10000 cattle remained unsold and hogs were also reduced by half.
The Ways and Means Committee has not acted on bills to place meat on the free list or on the beef trust investigation resolution. Chairman Payne said no action is likely while the Justice Department conducts its inquiry, and he believes it improper for the committee to act now.
Governor General Wood cancels the order barring parish priests from collecting burial fees. He says those claiming injury to rights should seek redress in the courts.
Congressman Cummings is resting easily in Baltimore on May 1 and officials say there should be no material change in his condition for several hours.
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