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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1908

Page

4

Two Suspects Arrested in Greek Slave Traffic Case

Police say two suspects are in custody in Chicago and Racine Wisconsin linked to the mutilation death of a boy identified as Tuffa Shishein. Evidence includes bloodstained garments and tools. one suspect held in Wisconsin, another in Chicago after a torso and limbs were recovered from Mud Lake and nearby canals.

Chicago Mud Lake Tuffa Shishein Joseph Hasson Hasson Mudlake

Democratic party names finance and speakers committees

Chairman Norman E. Mack announced the Democratic campaign finance committee with Moses C. Wetmore as chairman and John E Osborne as vice chairman and a 27 member speakers committee led by John H Atwood with Champ Clark as vice chair. Senator Culberson appointed to head the advisory committee. former Governor Franers will serve as a member.

Buffalo N. Y Norman E. Mack Democratic National Committee Chicago Moses C.wetmore St. Louis John E Osborne Wyoming John H Atwood Kansas Champ Clark Missouri Mack Charles A. Culberson Texas David & Francis Franers Culberson

Man Wanders City With Satchel Containing 50000 In Cash Bonds

Norman C. Bassett, 50, manager at Allis-Chalmers, wandered dazed through Milwaukee heat until a patrolman escorted him to the police station. A satchel yielded 50000 in money bonds and negotiable papers when opened. Bassett spoke incoherently, could not identify himself, and believed he was in a foreign city pursued by thieves. He is held at Emergency hospital awaiting word from relatives in New England.

Milwaukee Norman C. Bassett Allis-Chalmers Lassett New England States

Grain Rate Changes Announced by Chicago Great Western

The Chicago Great Western railroad filed tariffs to equalize grain rates between Omaha and Chicago and between Omaha and St. Paul for grain from west of the Missouri river. Rates vary between 2 and 10 cents with the former barges at 1½ and 12 cents. The changes affect Missouri Pacific and Burlington through routes where the through rate is less than local Omaha rates. Officials say the move could trigger a broader grain rate war among carriers.

Western Canada Saskatchewan Alberta Chicago Chicago Great Western Railroad Omaha St. Paul Missouri River Missouri Pacific Burlington Great Western

Subscription for Count Zeppelin

A national committee formed at Stuttgart under Prince von Hohenlohe-Langenburg seeks a public subscription for Count Zeppelin. Over $375,000 already raised with promises near double. Berlin bourse list exceeds $25,000. Senator Poocehl of Lubeck and Essen Mine Co give similar sums. Heidelberg anonymous donor $5,900. Cologne list totals $8,509 with $2,500 from the city council. Subscriptions open in every empire city.

Berlin Stuttgart Prince von Hohenlohe-Langenburg Zeppelin Poocehl Lubeck Essen Heidelberg Cologne Empire Count Zeppelin

Aged Recluse Peter Meyer Slain in Box Car Robbery Suspected

Peter Meyer a 75 year old recluse living in a box car near Jerseyville Illinois was found dead. Authorities say a robbery motive is likely as $19000 believed missing and money details tied to his hidden stash. Meyer had lived in the area for 25 years and recently sold a farm for about 100 acres. He was thought to be worth around 25000 with additional funds hidden at his crude home.

Jerseyville Peter

Explosion damages Harrison avenue viaduct in Cincinnati

Fifteen people were slightly injured and windows shattered as an explosion targeted the Harrison avenue viaduct under construction. The blast caused 10600 in damage to the structure while debris affected nearby homes and factories. Police report possible union labor implications and several arrests have been made.

Cincinnati Harrison Avenue

Young Turks Triumph in Constantinople Cabinet Formed

In Constantinople on August 7 the Young Turks consolidate power with a new cabinet largely drawn from their ranks. Kamil Pasha becomes grand vizier again and a constitutional regime is announced. The ministry includes two Christians, Gabriel Effadi and Prince Marourmor dato, signaling liberal turns and impending elections. The committee urges officials to report problems and warns against palace contact.

Constantinople Marine Kamil Pasha Gabriel Effadi Marourmordato

Telegraph Operator Killed by Milwaukee Freight Train

Aberdeen August 1 H E Hughes twenty two telegraph operator for Milwaukee railroad was run over and his body cut in two by a Milwaukee freight train at Roscoe a town about forty miles west of here

Aberdeen Soo H. E. Hughes Milwaukee Railroad Milwaukee Roscoe Here

Dishes Saved as Higgies Dinner Looms

In a courtroom snippet, a husband questions dismissing the cook while the Higgies visit for dinner. The wife explains at 11 a m only enough dishes remained to set the table, prompting judicial remark.

When You Come of Age A Little Man Answers Twenty One

A visitor asks the small man what he expects to become upon reaching adulthood. The reply is simple and defiant: twenty one. The line reflects a quip from the Herald and Presbyter.

Littlean

Gould Conspiracy Case Marks Grand Jury Probe in New York

The grand jury in New York opens its inquiry into a scheme to forge divorce affidavits against Frank Jay Gould. Witnesses including Mabel MacCauslan and Miss Fleming testify as bail arrangements fluctuate for Mrs Teal Henry Mousley and Miss Fleming. Other probative witnesses Blanche Hale and Mary Falk corroborate the allegations of subornation of perjury.

New York Frank Jay Gould Mabel MacCauslan Ben Teal Henry §. Mousley Julia Fleming Teal Mrs. Teal Henry Mousley Miss Fleming Blanche Hale Lincoln Mariy Falk MacCauslan Boweau Gould

Bank closures tied to Lund suicide after inspector notice

Minneapolis reports that The First National Bank of Belle Plaine and the State Bank at Robbinsdale, both tied to the late John G. Lund of Minneapolis, closed after an inspector warned Belle Plaine was insolvent. Lund killed himself in his Minneapolis office. Robbinsdale bank not insolvent.

Minneapolis First National Bank of Belle Plaine State Bank Robbinsdale John G. Lund Lund National Bank Frank O. Hicks Robbinedale Bank

Six Injured as Bleachers Collapse at Elgin Horse Show

Six Elgin residents were injured and six more bruised when bleachers collapsed at a horse taming show in Elgin Illinois on August 7. The panicked crowd of about 300 people were endangered as the structure gave way, sending spectators tumbling to the ground.

Elgin, Jl Elgin

Market Quotations Wheat Prices From Minneapolis

Minneapolis market report lists wheat quotes for Sept contracts and grain grades. Hard red No 1 at 1.25, Northern varieties ranging from 1.13 to 1.22 with decimals noted, Sept wheat around 1.04 percent recovery.

Wheat and Flax Prices In Duluth Rail Market

In Duluth wheat is to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 1.19 dollars and No 2 Northern at 1.18 with Sept 1.04 and Dec 1.02. Flax also on track with Sept at 1.20 dollars and Oct 1.87, Nov 1.27, Dec 1.25.

Duluth Northern

Cattle and hog prices listed in St Paul market

St Paul market report shows cattle from good to choice at 6.00 to 6.75 for steers and 4.00 to 5.00 for cows. Hogs bring 6.00 to 6.75. Sheep range 3.85 to 4.60 for wethers and yearlings, with spring lambs at 5.75 to 6.40.

St. Paul

Wheat and grain prices on Chicago markets

Chicago markets show Wheat Sept 86 3 4 c Dec 97 1 2 c May 1.01 1 1 1 2. Corn Sept 63 1 2 c Dec 14 1 2 c May 6 1 2 c. Oats Dec 47 4 c May 49 1 4 c Sept 47 c. Pork Sept 15.78 Oct 15.87 Jan 16 48 c. Butter Creameries 20 c dairies 17 19 c. Eggs 17 c Poultry Turkeys 14 0 chickens 11 4 c. Springers 18 0.

Chicago Apringa

Rain Breaks Drought in Nebraska Weather Relief

Rain fell in various parts of Nebraska ending a drought that had grown serious. Some areas still need moisture, but a drop in temperature provides partial relief to the dry conditions.

Nebraska Omaha

Chicago Livestock Prices List

Chicago market prices list cattle and hog categories with ranges for Beefsteers and cows, stockers and feeders, calves, hogs and pigs, and sheep including light mixed rough good to choice and yearling lamb figures. Prices shown as category ranges for August 6.

Chicago

Cash Wheat Soars on Minneapolis Bid Spike

Minneapolis reports a new season high as No. 1 Northern wheat bids reach $1.25 in cash market trading. The bullish surge favored cash wheat while option wheat slipped, reflecting a shift in market tone.

Minneapolis Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce Northern

Special Bargains in Mower and Edmunds Counties

Raw or improved farine available with bargains in Mower County Minnesota and Edmunds County South Dakota. Modern house for sale at sacrifice until August 18. Wanted to borrow nine hundred dollars or less on property. Employment offered for men and women. Bridge Street two near new homes in good condition. A few town lots for sale and trading houses offered. Tiis

Hotel Waverly W. A. Fischer Prep Harriet Bryant Avenue Lyndale Bryn Mawrears 11Th Street Mower County Minn Edmunds County South Dakota Bridge St North Dakota Minneapolis The Southern Minn. Land Co Odd Fellow Austin, Minn

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