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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1908

Page

4

Democrats gain from Bonaparte opinion in Lincoln rally

In Lincoln Nebraska Attorney General Bonaparte declares it illegal for Oklahoma national banks to contribute to depositor guaranty funds. Democrats see the ruling as strengthening their campaign and Mr Bryan notes the need for depositor centered legislation. Bryan attends church in Lincoln and plans Topeka talks.

Lincoln Neb Bonaparte Oklahoma Chicago Washington Bryan Topeka Kan Fairview Mr. Bryan Westminster Presbyterian Church Capitol Grounds

Italians and Slavs Riot at Frick Coke Plant

In Gates Town near Masontown, a riot between Italian and Slavic workers left one man dead and twenty-five seriously injured on pay day. All victims were foreigners with bullet wounds in the body arms or legs. The clash stemmed from long standing gang differences between the races.

Uniontown Gates H. C. Frick Coke Company Masontown

No Abandonment of Railroads Planned Says Marriman

Edward H. Marriman defends a $5 million Wheeling and Lake Erie note deal as a move to save a bad financial railroad situation. He emphasizes no overnight railroad consolidation or profiteering, calls it self preservation, and notes he may tour the Siskyou mountains to reassess. He cites uncertain effect on Gould outlet to the sea and hopes for general good.

Chicago Edward H. Marriman Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Siskyou Lake Erie

Three Workmen Killed in Cement Plant Gas Explosion

An explosion of coal gas and dust at the Aetna Portland Cement plant in Fenton Michigan killed three workers and badly burned a fourth. The deceased are William Harris aged forty from Linden Andrew Corwin forty five from Fenton and George Hatt twenty five from Saginaw. The injured man is R Boyd.

Fenton, Mich Aetna Portland Cement Company William Harris Linden Mich Andrew Corwin Fenton George Hatt Saginaw R. Boyd

Rival's love leads to bridge shooting in La Crosse

In La Crosse Wisconsin on August 3 John Newburg attacked Arabelle Miller and Will iam Heider at a La Crosse river bridge after Miller went to a dance with Heider. Miller was fatally wounded and Heider seriously injured.

la Crosse Wis Arabelle Miller

Baseball Scores Across Leagues

American Association games included Toledo 4 over St. Paul 3, Louisville 4 over Kansas City, Milwaukee 9 defeating Indianapolis, Columbus 10 over Minneapolis, and Columbus 7 over Minneapolis in a second game. American League action had Detroit 4 over Boston 8, Chicago 2 over Washington 1, and St. Louis 6 over Philadelphia in a final noted matchup.

Toledo St. Paul Louisville Kansas City Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus Minneapolis Minneolis Detroit Boston Chicago Washington St. Louis Philadelphia

Market Quotations Minneapolis Wheat

Minneapolis wheat prices report on Aug 1 shows Sept at 1.01 and various futures bids. No. 1 hard grain stands at 1.17 while No. 1 Northern trades around 1.18 and No. 2 Northern at 1.11. No. 3 Northern quoted near 1.06 to 1.08.

Minneapolis Northern

Lord Roberts Cancels Canadian Tour Plans

Montreal August 3 Lord Roberts who had recovered enough to travel to Ottawa will cancel his projected Canadian tour and return home next Friday. He follows medical advice from England after ongoing cable communications with his physicians there.

Lord Roberts England Montreal Ottawa Will Gall

Decisive action by Holland expected in Caribbean crisis

Willemstad Curaçao Aug 3 The Dutch cruiser Gelderland arrived from La Guayra Venezuela. Its commander says he sent a boat ashore with an officer but was refused shore contact. Authorities allegedly rejected letter bags and an official message to the German minister in Caracas. Venezuela reportedly readies forts for defense and Holland is believed to act promptly.

Willemstad Curacoa la Guayra Venezuela Caracas Holland

Polite chase halts as Blair abduction case stalls

Chicago on August 3 reports the Blair abduction case stalled with police enforcing station checks for a possible return. Veronica Cassidy, seized from her home and taken to Cincinnati, was again questioned but offered no new lead beyond Saturday night’s statement.

Chicago F. J. Blair Veronica Cassidy Cincinnati

Knights of Pythias Biennial Convention Heads to Boston

Boston prepares to host the twenty-fifth national convention of the supreme lodge and biennial encampment of the Uniform Rank. For ten days about 85 000 delegates from the United States Canada Northwest and provinces will attend, enjoying the city’s freedom and honors.

Boston Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias Knights United States Canadian Northwest

Auto Train Collision in Gogata NJ Kills One

One man died and five others injured when an auto was struck by a Susquehanna train at a Gogata New Jersey crossing. The dead man is 28 year old Donald Holmes a Paterson New Jersey lawyer. Dr James Curtis of Paterson was seriously hurt.

New York Susquehanna Gogata N. J Donald Holmes Paterson James Curtis

Wheat Prices Reach Fresh Minnesota Levels

Duluth notes show wheat on track with futures quotes for delivery times. Prices listed include No. 1 hard at 1.19, No. 1 Northern 1.18, No. 2 Northern 1.13, Sept 1.00, Dec 0.95 and futures for Sept 1.25, Oct 1.24, Nov 1.23, Dec 1.22.

Duluth Northern C. Fiax

Livestock Prices From St Paul Auction

St Paul market report lists cattle prices for choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, hogs 36.00 to 46.75, sheep wethers 4.00 to 4.38, yearlings 4.25 to 4.75, and spring lambs 6.00 to 6.25.

St. Paul

Chicago Grain and Provisions Prices Report

Chicago markets list wheat corn soy pork butter eggs and poultry prices across contracts and delivery months. Wheat prices Sept Dec May rise modestly while corn and date values show mixed gains. Poultry and eggs hold steady with turkeys around 14 cents and chickens near 12 to 16 cents per pound.

Chicago

Chicago Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Chicago livestock quotes list cattle grades from cattle Bees to calves with prices ranging from $1.50 to $7.25. Hogs are shown in light mixed heavy rough and good to choice with values between $5.60 and $8.55. Sheep and yearlings are priced from $2.60 to $8.80.

Chicago

Rail fare plan for G A R encampment in Toledo

Railroads set a rate of one fare plus half fare for the round trip to the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Toledo starting August 31, with return extensions to September 16 for $1. Flat rates apply from Far Western and Pacific coast points. no point will exceed the summer tourist fare.

Toledo Grand Army of the Republic

Drowns Trying to Save a Boy in Ontonagon River

Peter Linder of Antigo Wisconsin died in a heroin death at the Ontonagon river in Ewen while attempting to rescue a boy from drowning. Linder had gone to bathe with Johnnie Me Esbauer when the boy got beyond his depth. Linder grabbed the youth, they sank together, and both were lost.

Marquette, Mich Peter Linder Antigo Wis Ontonagon Ewen Linder Johnnie Me Esbauer

First Public Flight by Henri Farman in New York

Henri Farman, in a series of aeroplane exhibitions, made his first U S flight at Brighton Beach to an audience of about 2000 spectators. He traveled nearly a third of a mile in thirty seconds, rising and landing with birdlike grace. The crowd cheered as Farman was introduced as having solved New York’s transportation problem, though weather forecasts limited attendance.

New York Henri Parman Paris Brighton Beach Farman Darius Gree Weather Bureau

Greatest freight wreck on Philadelphia and Reading railroad

Near Meadowbrook a coal train of twenty eight cars derailed after a wooden car broke a flange. Nineteen cars were demolished causing an estimated loss of 109000 dollars. The incident is described as the greatest freight wreck on the line.

Philadelphia Philadelphia and Reading Meadowbrook

Lifesavers Race Through Hell Gate in 5½ Mile Swim

New York on August 3 reports J Gillday, an eighteen year old lifeguard at the Pottery House Baths, winning the Sixth District United States Volunteer Lifesaving Corps annual long distance swim through Hell Gate. Thirteen started and seven finished the trek.

New York J. Gillday Pottery House Baths United States Volunteer Lifesaving Corps Hell Gate Channel

Bargains in Four South Dakota Half Sections

A note lists a special bargain in four half sections in South Dakota and excursion rates every Tuesday to the Dakotas. Also advertised are housekeeping help wanted, a nearly new house for sale on Bridge Street near the city center, two cheap buildings on a top street, a house with barn and large garden, and 160 acres of good farm land with improvements for sale at 46 dollars per acre.

Saskatchewen Aberta E. T. Holmes Jackson Street St. Paul Minn South Dakota Bridge St Wie North Dakota South ES — Dakota Minneapolis

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