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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
2
The pawn broker notes Austin is not favorable for business with diamonds, suggesting few locals have ready cash despite other firms flourishing in the city.
Indications point to farmers and stock raisers gaining price power for years as population grows while livestock falls. USDA data show cattle sheep and hogs rose 1880 to 1892 but declined to 1900, with 10 million fewer animals than eight years earlier despite 18 percent population growth. This suggests good prices and a push to quickly increase supply.
The HeraLy praises the Normal College and its leader, noting long supported belief in the school's unique mission and the founder's energy and courage. As outward success begins, the paper renews its friendship without waiting for achievement.
Attendees praised the Normal College and city library as shared assets for all residents. Council fringe voices feared sectional rivalry as Austin’s leaders urged unity, noting a citywide hose house gift and park pride should benefit every side.
Delta Sigma Literary Society met in room 8 at the High School for its last gathering of the year. Officers elected for the next year were Pres. Albert Hayes, Vice Pres. Harvey West, Rec. Ralph Craig, Treas. Marcus Stillman. The group dined in the High School dining hall and heard toasts from retiring and new officers and other members.
Citizens packed Austin council chambers to back Prof Boostrom and the Lathero Minnesota Normal College. Speakers urged funding for a new building to seat 690 to 700 students, with options to raise 8 000 to 16 000 dollars via bonds or loans, while pledging future support.
Dr. Avery and Alderman Hormel praise cler gymmen and community ties. Boostrom receives support from the council and citizens, with applause and promises of building contributions to educate 1,000 students. Professors Harpman and Heilman express honor and cooperation.
Special to the HeraLp St Paul May 8 The Republican State Committee agreed on July 1 as the date for the state convention United Mine Workers weigh strike questions and related wartime issues with a long pending labor dispute unresolved in Scranton Pennsylvania. Unknowns loom over the Knights of Labor case as judges restrain misuse of the order’s name and journal.
In Duluth on May 7 the Wheat cash prices show No 1 hard at 74 4 half cents, No 1 Northern 75 4 cents, No 2 Northern 73 4 cents, No 3 spring 71 4 cents. Arrivals list No 1 hard at 78 4 cents, No 1 Northern for May and July at 76 cents, September 72 4 cents. Flax cash stands at 1 75 dollars.
Land seller advertises over 28000 acres in Red River Valley including more than 14000 acres of own land and 60000 acres of beet grazing areas. Offers contact through Scandinavian American Bank Edg Cor 6th & Jackson St Paul Minnesota.
Berlin reports that Professor Birkland of Norway demonstrated an electromagnetic cannon to experts. A weapons firm offered to buy the invention if the tube length is extended for a two ton projectile to reach 12 miles, with theoretical reach far beyond. The device uses a copper wrapped tube with no explosive gases and may revolutionize fighting material.
May 7 cattle prices show choice butcher steers at 6.00 to 6.86, cows and heifers 5.00 to 5.86, years 4.50 to 5.00. Hogs quoted 6.55 to 7.00. Sheep good to choice 5.25 to 5.75, lambs 5.50 to 6.25.
Chicago buyers report mixed cattle prices with prime steers at six eighty to seven thirty, medium quality four fifty to six seventy five, and Texas steers two twenty five to six twenty five. Hogs range from six thirty five to seven twenty with bulk around six eighty to seven oh five. Sheep and lambs sell good to choice five seventy five to six twenty five and five seventy five to six fifty.
A boy walking down the street carried a high school textbook in one hand and a large pipe in the other. Onlookers doubt whether tobacco use should begin so early and question if such habits fit a student’s image.
Rochester reports Austin high school backed out of a Saturday game and the Rochester squad will play St. Quarles at an alternate site. The Post Record notes Austin declined the challenge and Rochester sought a replacement contest.
Chicago May 7 Wheat May 73 c July 74 c Sept 73 13 c Dec 74 4 c Corn May 59 c July 60 c Sept 59 59 c Dec 46 c Oats May 41 c July 33 c Sept 28 c Dec 29 c Pork May 16 80 July 16 95 Sept 17 02 Jan 16 90 c Flax Cash Southwestern 1 64 May 1 66 Sept 1 44 Oct 1 41 Butter Creameries 18 23 c dairies 18 211 c Eggs 14 c Turkeys 10 12 c chickens 11 c
Four sailors from the U S Chicago were taunted by a civilian crowd in Trieste last Sunday. Police intervened and arrested one civilian while the Trieste chief of police notes the sailors behaved disorderly in the incident.
New York May 8 John Most arrested last Sunday night with William Macqueen and Solomon Hiller after Macqueen made an incendiary speech at an anarchist meeting has been discharged. Macqueen and Hiller are held for trial. Most received a year in prison for a misdemeanor related to printing material after President McKinley’s death.
Mrs Cushman K Davis widow of Minnesota Senator Davis denied at the Waldorf Astoria that she planned to travel to Europe to wed Don Alcazuz a former Spanish secretary for the colonies.
A blaze in Lobrinsk within Minsk government territory obliterates 972 houses and 650 small shops. Also, Havana issues a $28 million municipal loan proposal with bids due May 17. The Dominion government inks a daily mail service contract with White Pass railway linking Alaska boundary to White Horse.
Baseball results across American Association and leagues list multiple games with scores. Milwaukee beat Columbus 8 to 5, Kansas City defeated Toledo 15 to 1, Louisville won 10 to 2 over St. Paul, and the second game Louisville beat St. Paul 6 to 1. In the American League Boston defeated Washington 12 to 8, Philadelphia beat Baltimore 6 to 5, Detroit fell to St. Louis 4 to 2, and Cleveland beat Chicago 5 to 4. In the National League Pittsburgh edged Brooklyn 4 to 3, St. Louis lost to Philadelphia 3 to 1, Chicago defeated New York 4 to 0, and Boston beat Cincinnati 7 to 3.
On May 7 in Minneapolis wheat futures list May at 74% July 74% and September 71% with track No 1 hard at 76% and No 1 Northern at 74% 75% on No 2 Northern at 73% 74% market readings show grain prices by delivery month and grade.
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