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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1902
Page
2
A report notes Axprew Carnicore offered 20 million dollars for the Philippine islands, matching the price paid by Uncle Sam. The piece argues the islands are worth more today due to new prosperity and the Philippines’ growth since Manila’s capture.
The piece notes Tuer’s tactic to misdirect Brown of Winona and urges one more run against Tawney. It critiques Republican renomination of the “honorable gentleman” and frames the political maneuver as a campaign strategy.
Leonora Jackson, born in Boston with Chicago schooling, studied in Paris and Berlin under Joachim. Her debut with the Berlin Philharmonic sparked royal notices, leading to international tours and a record 161 concerts across the continent. Her American tours began in 1900 with eight soloist performances with the Boston Symphony, and she has since completed a vast touring career spanning Germany, England, France, Switzerland, Belgium, and the United States.
Gregory of Chicago laments widespread bird slaughter by amateur hunters from Plymouth Rock to the Golden Gate and the gulf of St Lawrence. He labels hunters as soulless and brainless and calls for moral protest against loss of wild birds and their role in agriculture and nature for future generations.
Heavy rain on Saturday night washed out tracks and bridges disrupting trains from Austin to Mason City and delaying service for hours. Floods swept Elna and nearby farms, drowning three children of Herman Wilbright and killing horseman Harry Conkey at Preston. Lightning struck Livestock including three horses in Wyckoff and killed hogs near Marella.
Nellie Carter and Lydia Logeie are noted as stable teachers in districts 115 and 82 with consistent performance. Miss Margaret Rooney and Miss Inez Palmer praised for orderly rooms and engaging pupils. Bertha Drewes returns to district 3 in a modern school building. Marie Jensen in district 52 in a well furnished school with new pictures and library. District 4 under Mary Lukens shows strong primary reading, district 79 praised for modern schoolhouse, Miss Anna Peterson leads in district 63 with small class. Racine schools under Miss Horn and Miss Page show good reading and arithmetic, teachers urged to submit paper exhibits and encourage prompt paper entries with pupil details.
Aden, May 19. The German steamer Fehrenfels of the Hansa line was totally wrecked on May ? while bound for Hamburg from Calcutta. Part of the crew has been landed at Aden. The captain and 40 others aboard left in small boats and are missing.
Ed Boatmann of Marinette Wisconsin and Caroline Garnier sixteen of Memominece were drowned when their rowboat capsized above the dam on the river. Boatmann leaves a wife and four children.
Robert A. Williams, a veteran firefighter who helped fight the 1871 Chicago fire, died today at Garfield Park sanitarium. He was 77 and had suffered poor health for years.
Exhibits showcase writing, compositions, letters, maps, drawings, watercolor work and busy work like cut paper, paper folding and sewing cards. First premium on most works is 100 dollars, second premium 3.50.
During a violent storm on Saturday night Mrs. Bloomberg heard an intruder enter. She armed herself and waited by her children as the man hid behind the door. Mr. Bloomberg arrived, felt a head at the door, and fled. A night officer later found a trespasser asleep inside the home.
The Elks Jane Fair at Minneapolis runs February 2 to 14 and will feature a diverse program including a baby show the largest in the Northwest an automobile race balloon ascensions Mardi Gras Night an Elks Day Commercial Travelers Day and a Children’s afternoon with distinct daily features and performances by varied cultural groups.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows invites all members and their wives and all Rebekah lodge members to the dedication of the IOOF ball on Wednesday May 21 at 3 p.m. and to the Opera House event that evening. No invitations will be issued by committee.
Blooming Prairie defeated Austin in one inning 5 to 0 as rain halted play. Fans wonder what the final score would have been. Also notice a local ad for Sweet Butter Milk Cream at 1015 E Water St Hasaurine.
We stock single and double strength Glass for plates leads and art glass. We carry Patton’s Master Painters Finishing White roof stains and more. Call for prices on Glass Sash and all kinds of Job Work. Third floor work supervised by George Regner.
Reports from Idsten say southern Portugal experienced earthquakes with no fatalities. Disturbances are linked to upheavals in the Weat ladies, details unclear and no injuries confirmed.
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