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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
1
Mutineers gain complete control of Sveaborg fortress near Helsingfors as fierce fighting rages. Loyal troops retake none, with heavy artillery, casualties, and sabotage reported along with telegraph cuts and a rising socialist strike in Helsingfors.
In Helsingfors on August 1 a vast conspiracy aimed to seize Russia s three sea fortresses Cronstadt Sevastopol and Sveaborg was triggered by an attempted arrest of mutinous sapper units linked to a death believed caused by mistreatment. Sveaborg s fortress garrison revolted, seizing forty machine guns and most light artillery while loyal infantry faltered as the fight raged through the night.
St. Petersburg reports the crushing of the Sveaborg fortress mutiny and the Skatudden marine revolt after heavy fighting with royal forces. Nine ships participated, forts and islands appear under fortifications, while mutineers hold parts of the fortress with machine guns and movable artillery under General Laiming.
A Helsingfors dispatch reports 100 revolutionists storming the Socialist club at George street demanding the Red Guard mobilize to aid 1,000 marines trapped in Skatudden barracks. Red Guard chiefs undecided whether to rise while the populace fears loyalist forces. Two officers were killed at Skatudden as marines faced a growing crowd.
Desplagar soldiers in the Caucasus mutinied when news of the lower house’s dissolution arrived. They killed their commander and eight officers and seized control of local administration. Private advices report serious outbreaks in Sambara province.
Count Heyden tells AP that the emperor must approve Stolypin's cabinet before they enter government. He and Prince Lvoff anticipate a tranquilizing reform, while opposition centers on Heyden. Reports also note a murder of M. Herzenstein near Teriyoka Finland with few details.
Fire at the Borchert Malting Company on Twenty-fifth avenue and South Pierce street causes about 30000 dollars in losses, roughly split between building and contents, with the damage insured.
Governor Davidson and Sawyer County Sheriff Gylland confer with U S Marshal Lewiston on the Dietz case. Officials decline to confirm plans to deploy state troops to seize the Dietz family, while a fall gun battle left one wounded on each side and a second investigation is probable.
Des Moines Aug 1 The Republican state central committee completed its work and decided to seat the Perkins delegates from Jasper Jefferson and Wapello counties. It also admitted eighteen Perkins debtors from Amdu bon and admitted Cummins delegates in seven counties contesting Perkins.
New York August 1 President Roosevelt sent one dollar to the Republican national congressional committee campaign fund in response to a general appeal. Chairman Sherman published the president's letter noting Roosevelt's approval of the plan and urging support for the movement.
Floyd Carmichael a 22 year old negro, identified by Miss Annie Poole of Lakewood as her Tuesday assault suspect, was shot by a posse in front of the Poole residence. Afterward cries of burn him arose but county police blocked the mob.
Allen Mathis, an African American man, was hanged at 8 p.m. in Mayfield Kentucky after a jury was sworn. He was convicted of assaulting Miss Ethel McLane. Mathis was arrested in Louisville and held there until afternoon before the execution in the courthouse with militia guarding the procession.
St Paul August 1 Henry Prolow convicted of murdering Charles F Zemke Goodhue village saloon keeper will escape the hangmans noose He secured a commutation of the death sentence to life imprisonment from the pardon board after an exhaustive argument by his mother in law
Augustus Hartje's lawyers wrap up their case as Mrs. Hartje's counsel requests a brief adjournment for rebuttal evidence. Hartje testifies denying a blond woman episode and any liaison with Helen Scott letters admitted as evidence in a heated session regarding libel claims.
Washington reports Ambassador Thompson in Mexico City says American papers exaggerate a supposed September 16 uprising of Mexicans against foreigners. President Diaz sees no cause for alarm. Mexican authorities vow to prosecute any disturbances. Railway workers deny anti American sentiment and urge fair treatment.
Secretary Root and entourage arrived from Petropolis by special train to Rio de Janeiro honored by the Pan American congress. Thousands greeted him as troops guarded the pavilion and torchlit processions lit the city. Senor Nabuco, Brazil’s ambassador, opened the session and Root delivered a lengthy reply.
A new telegraphic cable via Bonin opened to the public on Wednesday establishing direct communication between Japan and the United States. The first message was transmitted, hailed as an epoch making event likely to strengthen bilateral friendship.
In Washington on August 1 the next Young People's Christian and Educational Congress began a five day session with several thousand delegates. Major speakers included Bishop Wesley J. Gaines and Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte.
President Roosevelt and Senator Dick engage in a political discussion focused on Ohio priorities. The dialogue highlights strategies, party positions, and upcoming electoral considerations in the state.
Senator Dick of Ohio and Elmer Dover meet at Sagamore Hill with President Roosevelt who expresses enthusiastic support for harmony and a Republican victory in the Sixteenth Congress. The talks also center on the Ohio platform and tariff emphasis, signaling presidential interest without stump campaigning.
At Detroit on August 1 the Republican state convention largely functioned as a ratification meeting. A resolved compromise urged Michigan’s Iowa delegates to push for a constitutional amendment allowing direct popular election of U.S. senators. The platform backed Roosevelt, praised the Michigan delegation, kept tariff policy, and renominated the state ticket headed by Warner with Kelly Prescott Glazier Bradley Rose Bird Wright Ferry all seeking re election except for Kelly Wright Ferry who faced no change.
In Mobile Alabama on August 1 William Woods of St. Louis shot and killed his young wife who had been living with her sister Mrs Thomas. Woods arrived Saturday seeking reconciliation after multiple overtures failed.
Rear Admiral Evans reports a collision between the battleships Alabama and Illinois about eight miles southeast of Brentons Reef light ship. The Illinois side was scraped by Alabama bow and Alabama forward plates dented. possible damage to six inch guns. Waterline safety confirmed for both ships.
An explosion at the Cooper Chemical company works on the outskirts of Newark NJ killed four men and left a fifth missing. The blast completely destroyed the building and caused extensive damage to surrounding property.
In Corandjan near Florina a clash between Greeks and Bulgarians results in two Bulgarian sentries killed. Turkish troops arrive to aid the Bulgarians and the Greeks incur fifteen fatalities.
Rev George Greenfell a missionary explorer dies at Basoko Congo July 1. Emperor William Mediterranean marriage plans Spain September. Nebraska Prohibitionists nominate H T Sutton Bethany for governor at Lincoln convention. Papal encyclical targets Italian clergy, with broader references. May May O Reilly Stella Bottineau ill in Minneapolis from olives eaten at a recent meal.
Scores from games in major leagues include Cincinnati 8 over Boston 4 and Chicago 2 at Philadelphia 1. St Louis 0 at New York 3, Pittsburg 2. Detroit 5 over Philadelphia 3 and Chicago 4 over Washington 3. St Louis 2 over Boston 1. Cleveland 2 over New York 0. American Association results list Louisville 5 over Indianapolis 4 and Milwaukee 3 over Minneapolis 2. Columbus 3 over Toledo 1 and Kansas City tied St Paul 9.
Minneapolis market page reports July wheat at 1314 to 144 cents with Sept at 144 cents Dec 75 5/6 cents and May 79 1/4 cents. On track futures show No 1 hard 77 1/2 cents No 1 Northern 76 1/2 cents No 2 Northern 74 1/2 cents No 3 Northern 72 1/4 to 73 8/3 cents.
In Duluth on July 31, futures for Wheat and Flax show on track quotes. Wheat prices list No 1 Northern at 77 cents and No 2 Northern at 74 cents, July at 76 3/4 cents, Sept at 74 3/4 cents. Flax futures read dollar values with July at 1.13, Sept at 1.12, and Oct/Nov at 1.09 dollars.
St Paul market figures show cattle from good to choice at 4.50 to 5.50, cows and heifers 3.50 to 4.50, veals 4.00 to 5.98. Hogs trading 6.00 to 6.45, sheep and lambs with wethers 4.00 to 4.75 and good to prime lambs 6.00 to 6.75.
Wheat July 72 3 4 cents, Sept 74 4 3 4 cents. Corn July 49 1 2 cents, Sept 49 1 2 cents, Dec 47 4 4 cents. Oats July 30 4 cents, Sept 31 8 1 2 cents. Pork Sept 16 75. Butter Creameries 15 20 1 2 cents. Eggs 112 15 cents. Poultry Turkeys 12 cents, chickens 11 cents, springs 13 15 cents.
Chicago market report lists cattle and calves with ranges for cows and heifers stockers and feeders Texans and calves. hogs with mixed and butchers, good heavy rough heavy and light categories. pigs. sheep and lambs with corresponding price ranges.
A sea captain demonstrates three green leaves hanging by strings in the cabin. He recalls visiting a West Indies fortress and a native who warned that sprouts prove love. He wrote his wife and two daughters names on leaves. all survived three months without nourishment.
The text assigns colors with symbolic meanings. White stands for light purity innocence faith joy and life. Red denotes fire divine love and royalty. Blue represents heaven truth fidelity. Yellow or gold signals sun marriage and faithfulness. Green embodies spring hope immortality and victory. Violet stands for love truth passion and suffering. Purple and scarlet indicate goodness and celestial origin. Black corresponds to despair mourning wickedness and death.
A Fortnightly Review passage argues that modern breakfast ethics still rely on killing animals by others and disguising the process with refinement. It contends that outsourcing the act erodes sincerity even as convenience grows.
The article explains milk bacteria sour milk naturally in days, but electricity energizes them so they sour milk in minutes. It states that currents invigorate bacteria like stimulants and a battery can sour fresh milk in a short time.
Norah drags a reluctant Newfoundland by the collar into a room, explaining the dog tried to bite her and she fought it at every step, as a literary woman asks for Flavius Josephus and a commission is executed.
The piece promotes spending summers in Norway noting affordable hotel and carriage rates, long daylight at high latitudes, and easy trout fishing in public rivers. It highlights preserved salmon rivers with high rents and a case of a two mile river rented for 1800 dollars annually, with large catches described.
A light exchange mentions that palms are commonly seen in hotel dining rooms and asks which palm is most prominent, answered with a playful cue about the waiter.
A terse quotation attributes a provocative idea to De Lambert, exploring how society shapes personal identity and self-perception. The line suggests tension between communal norms and individual authenticity.
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