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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1911
Page
1
Money to loan available and property listings include a First street house for sale with team of horses as part payment, a Kenwood avenue home, a Third ward new house for 1500, a building with ice box, home farm near Austin with timber and water, and up-to-date properties. Call or write to list your property for spring.
Preliminary inquiry into the loss of the steamer Irocos reveals claims that Captain A Sears abandoned a lifeboat while passengers clung to the wreck. Testimony from HS Moss and Captain Kirkendall notes dangerous overloading and missed rescue chances amid the disaster.
Milwaukee officials plan a probe by the Medical Society of Milwaukee County into the Christian Scientists stance on contagious diseases. The move follows physicians reporting fifty three unquarantined scarlet fever cases in the Eighteenth ward where many infected children have been seen on the streets. The ward is noted as highly affluent and heavily populated by Christian Scientists.
The article notes Theodore Roosevelt will not seek the Republican nomination in 1912, hints at possible runs in 1916 under certain conditions, and states he opposed the coming candidate. It mentions his south and coast tour and opinions on administration stance.
Oakland criminologists follow the case of Mrs. Jane Thurnherr a 22 year old burglar who stole four horses and watches from a jewelry store. She was operated on to remove part of her skull to curb criminal tendencies and doctors believe the operation may erase the urge to steal.
Forty Black travelers from Kansas City were stopped by Canadian immigration agents in White Rock on the border. Their special car was returned to Bellingham. They have enlisted James Watson, a Vancouver attorney, and an appeal to Ottawa seeks orders admitting the immigrants with no reason given for the exclusion.
Washington April 17 officials fear fighting near Juarez endangering Americans as Dr Gomez warns insurgent forces advancing on Juarez. Taft receives war department bulletin on Agua Prieta action while Gomez urges pause and possible armistice to spark peace talks near Juarez.
The American National Red Cross agrees to supply 2500 dollars for medical aid to soldiers wounded in the Agua Prieta battle between insurrectos and Mexican federal troops. President Taft, Mabel Boardman, and Charles Magee participated in a White House conference. A Douglas dispatch notes many wounded at Agua Prieta and some at Douglas needing immediate care.
Federal couriers report forty insurrectos killed and over one hundred wounded in a clash about fifty miles north of Chihuahua. Five federal soldiers killed is possible, as later figures may change. Women and children are believed among the casualties.
Cape Town dispatch reports the protected cruiser Forte ordered to Delagoa Bay amid anarchy. The Johannesburg Express notes loyalty to the deposed monarchy among officials and residents intensifies the crisis, with revolutionists demanding the governor's deposition and expulsion of loyalists.
Six workmen died and twelve were seriously injured when a large container of molten steel failed at the Midvale steel works near Wayne Junction. The fiery liquid spilled over more than twenty workers as emergency crews acted.
The article suggests David Jayne Hill could become president of Princeton University succeeding Woodrow Wilson, signaling a major leadership transition for the institution.
New York April 17 Dr David Jayne Hill whose resignation as ambassador to Germany was handed to President Taft Friday to take effect July 1 is being considered by Princeton trustees for the presidency of the university recently made vacant by the election of Dr Woodrow Wilson now governor of New Jersey.
In the U S Congress extraordinary session the Democratic majority has moved fast on popular senate elections and campaign publicity with broad support for Canadian reciprocity. The minority signals a planned challenge to the free list bill favoring farmers as a sharp test to the machine's momentum.
Fifteen firemen were injured as a four story National Novelty Company building burned in downtown St Paul. The blaze spread to A Skorish & Son wholesale clothing and partially to A Young & Co. Alfred Skorish, sixty seven, died on the way downtown after hearing his store was burning.
A. Dinkey president of Carnegie Steel, a principal subsidiary of United States Steel, will quit on July 1 despite denials.
The national waterways commission arrives in Pittsburg on April 17 for a three day review of the Lake Erie and Ohio river ship canal route and the Pittsburg flood commission work. Senators Burton Gallinger Smith Lorimer and Representatives Stevens Moon Wanger Sparkman Alexander travel with the party.
Washington April 17 Democrats move to rewrite schedule K of the Payne Aldrich tariff, centering on wool. President Taft had called it indefensible. Democrats plan to report and pass a wool bill with raw wool on the free list and large cuts for wool manufactures. Republicans fear the plan will provoke executive-branch backlash and delay in other tariff measures.
W. T. Stead, London editor, expresses support for a treaty establishing Anglo American arbitration. He argues a formal agreement would reduce conflicts and promote peaceful settlement of disputes between nations.
The ad argues roofing costs reflect material and manufacture, claiming Vulcanite Roofing cannot be improved upon or sold cheaper by others. It urges buyers to seek a roof that delivers high satisfaction while remaining affordable and invites investigation.
Thieves stripped the McCarren Memorial church roof in Williamsburg after taking lead pipe equipment and copper sheathing valued at 7000 dollars. Trucks carried away the metal as Reverend Father William B. Farrell lamented the climax of ongoing thefts following a prior 2000 dollar lead pipe theft two months earlier.
Former President Roosevelt arrives in New York from Chicago after a seven weeks tour of the West and Middle West. He greets Easter visitors at the Oyster Bay train and says he feels bully while declining to discuss reciprocity or his plans.
At Whitefields tabernacle London April 17 W T Stead condemned the apathy of the archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican church toward the peace campaign. A resolution called on church leaders to back the lord mayor's drive to form a joint religious committee in support of the treaty.
Washington reports postal savings statistics for Bemidji Minnesota and other cities. Deposits rose from 138,869 on Feb 28 to 201,961 on Mar 31 with 4,307 depositors and an average balance up to 46.89. West coast offices show stronger patronage than the East and Hitchcock plans 45 new offices by May 1.
State auditor staff worked overtime to issue checks to newspapers for last fall's constitutional amendments. The governor signed the pay bills as publishers from out of town delivered for their money. A senate amended bill recommending a state convention after primaries passed the house 2 to 17 and heads back to the senate.
Jacob M. Eppstein longtime advocate for music in public school curricula and former president of the Iowa State Musical Association died suddenly in East Orange New Jersey on April 17 from heart disease.
An advertisement urges readers to obtain the booklet Ten Years of Wear in Ten Minute Tests from a dealer. It claims the book explains a method to determine wear value for any prepared roofing and that Vulcanite will sell itself in competition. It offers a free copy of the book and a sample of Vulcanite.
American Association results include Toledo 10 over St. Paul 9 and Indianapolis 3 over Kansas City 6. American League scores list St Louis 1 over Chicago T and Detroit 5 over Cleveland 2. National League games show Pittsburgh 4 over Chicago 1 and St Louis 5 over Cincinnati 2.
Minneapolis wheat prices quoted April 15 with May at 7 1/4 cents, July 984 cents, Sept 50 3/4 cents. On track price 1.01 1/4 dollars. No. 1 Northern 1.01, No. 2 Northern 97 9 cents, No. 3 Northern 94 97 cents.
Market report from Duluth on April 15 notes wheat futures on track with No 1 hard at 2.00 dollars and Northern grades around 99 to 97 cents for No 2 with May and July months listed. Flax futures on track with May price 2.57 dollars and 2.56 dollars for May delivery.
St Paul market notes list cattle ranges from good to choice steers at 5.50 to 6.10, cows and heifers 4.50 to 5.25, hogs 6.00 to 6.30, sheep wethers 4.25 to 4.65, yearlings 4.25 to 6.00, and spring lambs 5.00 to 6.00. The report covers April 15 and cites price bands for multiple stock categories.
Wheat May at 1 3/4 cents July 87 44? 8 1/2? Sept 86 1/2 cents. Corn May 49 50 cents July 50 cents Sept 51 52 cents. Date May 81 3/4 cents July 32 44 cents Sept 24 cents. Pork May 15 72, July 15 25. Butter Creameries 15 21 1/2. Dairies 13 8 1/2. Eggs 13 11 1/2. Poultry Turkeys 19 cents, chickens 15 cents, springs 1 cent.
The Chicago market lists cattle and hog prices with multiple classes. cattle include Texas steers Western steers stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves. hogs show light mined heavy rough and good to choice. sheep cover native yearlings and lambs with stated ranges.
Mrs. De Platt defends her choice of a sewing window in an air shaft while a friend questions visibility and comfort. The exchange in the New York Weekly highlights how personal habits clash with practical space concerns in shared living areas.
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