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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
4
The Iowa Democratic Party announces a full statewide slate led by governor candidate Claude Porter. Ticket includes other endorsed nominees and sets a campaign framework for the coming election.
The 1908 Iowa Democratic state convention in Waterloo adopted a platform and nominated a full ticket headed by Governor candidate Claude R. Porter of Appanoose County. Balloting favored Porter over Dennison and Ball, with Porter winning on the fourth ballot. A pledge to support William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908 was adopted.
Three North Carolina National Guard companies encircle the Salisbury jail amid threats and unrest. Ex-convict George Hall, linked to the lynching of the Lyerly family murder suspects, is jailed as possible rescue rumors dissipate. Surviving accused are held under guard with danger to them and a special court term on mob crimes underway.
Utica New York August 8 William Johnson a balloonist fell from about 1000 feet at Little Falls when his parachute apparatus failed He landed near railroad tracks and sustained injuries judged certain to cause death by local authorities
In New York on August 8 a Polo Grounds game between the New York and Chicago National League clubs did not take place. Chicago is listed as the 9 to 0 winner by forfeit as officials try to resolve the dispute over umpire access and game status. Crowd of about 11,000 watched tensions flare as Johnstone and Emslie refused to work after being barred and managers debated procedures.
Six days of rain flood creeks and washed out bridges on the Rock Island and Frisco lines. Seventeen Rock Island bridges and four Frisco bridges destroyed, including the North Canadian bridge between Muskogee and Sapulpa. No loss of life reported but trains halted for days.
In Brecon Wales on August 8 the Duke of Connaught and staff, traveling by car from Monmouth to Rhayader, were in a wreck when their vehicle collided with another. Both cars were wrecked and all occupants suffered a severe shaking up.
Report states Princess Mathilda of Saxe Coburg and Gotha died in Davos on Tuesday. The note notes other items including William J Bryan visiting Pompei and a drowning of eight year old Oscar Harrison in Minneapolis. Assistant Secretary Newberry named to a seven officer board to consider navy personnel changes. Navy recruits include several Carlisle Indian School educated youths.
Baseball scores from Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Chicago Detroit Washington Louisville Kansas City Columbus St Paul and a second Columbus St Paul game. Results include Cincinnati 8 over Brooklyn 1 and Chicago 9 over New York 0 on a forfeit.
Minneapolis market report lists Sept wheat at 90 3 4 cents, Dec 72 3 4 cents, May 72 1 2. track prices show No 1 hard 75 4 cents, No 1 Northern 74 4 cents, No 2 Northern 18 4 cents, No 3 Northern 71 2 cents.
Wheat prices edge higher in Duluth with No 1 Northern at 75 1/2 cents. No 2 Northern trades around 73 3/4 cents for Sept and 73 1/2 cents for Dec. May peaks near 78 1/4 cents as market shows steady demand. Bax-To updates incomplete.
A compact span of prices shows September at $1.13 percent, October and November around $1.12 and $1.10, with December dipping to $1.09. The data hints at a steady but modest easing trend through year end.
St Paul notes cattle prices with ranges for steers and cows, veals, hogs, and sheep. Good to choice steers at 4.50 to 5.50, cows and heifers 2.75 to 3.50, veals 4.00 to 6.00, hogs 5.70 to 6.25, lambs 4.75 to 7.10. Data reflects market conditions on that date.
Wheat Sept. and Dec futures quoted with fractional cents, corn Sept and Dec at mixed fractional prices, oats Sept and Dec advancing, pork Sept and Jan prices listed, flax inactive, butter from creamaries and dairies at 16 20 cents, eggs at 12 15 cents, poultry with turkeys 12 cents and chickens 11 to 14 cents.
Chicago market closes with cattle and calves listed by type and price range. Hogs show mixed, good heavy and rough heavy categories with per hundred weights stated. sheep and lambs priced for immediate sale.
London Mail notes the caterpillar rash from the hairy palmer worm of the gold tail moth. Irritation on the palms and sometimes the face, with blisterlike swellings near the eyes, can obstruct vision. Prevention is to avoid handling hairy caterpillars as their urticating hairs deter predators.
The author compares exercise to a mountain side stream, contrasting clean, lively water with stagnant pools. A person in poor health is urged to change by revitalizing the body and circulating new blood through all cells and tissues for better vitality.
After the Battle of New Orleans Thomas Ek. Watson notes Jackson’s triumph and his longing for his mother who could not witness his success. The piece suggests forgiveness for Jackson’s harsh actions due to his heart remaining with his mother’s absence.
The song Robin Adair was written by Lady Caroline Keppel daughter of the Earl of Albemarle. Robin a young Irish doctor fled Ireland after a scandalous venture and found fortune in England meeting a wealthy patient. Love blossomed with Lady Caroline at her house but her parents objected and sent her away while she wrote the song.
The London Chronicle notes Catherine Apsley wed the first Earl Bathurst before turning five. The couple endured a long union with Bathurst living to eighty three and Catherine remaining married for seventy six years. The tiny ring from the ceremony is still preserved.
A Cleveland Leader dramatic pair of exchanges shows a mother objecting to Jack due to his working class status. The dialogue reveals Jack has lost his job and may call tonight, with lingering questions about social class and fortune.
A father and son dine at a cafe. After dessert the waiter brings a small change offering on a silver plate. The boy Robby smiles and asks for a plate of the same, his eyes bright with desire.
The composer Gounod tells a young poet that artistic growth comes with greater perspective. He recalls his own evolution from saying I to I and Mozart, then Mozart and I, and finally Mozart and I. He frames the shift as deepening appreciation of past masters.
The New York Times cautions the public and lifeguards that rolling a body on a barrel never revives a drowned person and often kills. It argues water resuscitation is phony, heart and lung function must be restored, and chest expansion should be applied instead.
During a 1990s campaign tour George Graham West stayed in St Charles. At breakfast he criticized the coffee, asking the proprietor in mockery, “Sir, what is this stuff?” The proprietor answered “Coffee,” and West retorted that better coffee could be found along the route to Alton.
At the central criminal court the foreman proposed a simple method to detect base coin. Twelve business men suggested sharply cutting the milled edges of coins. if the suspected coin shaved metal, it indicated false currency. The common sergeant endorsed the idea after testing it personally.
The sachem known as King Philip was the youngest son of Massasoit. His Indian name was Po metacom, and English colonists called him Philip. He led wars against settlers about fifty years after Plymouth's landing, was killed at New Hope, and the conflict ended.
The advertisement promotes a hotel with a pleasant garden, good cuisine, friendly English speaking landlord, and modest rates. It notes convenient transport and easy access to salmon and trout fishing. The scenic surrounding mountains enhance its appeal to travelers.
Describes fifteenth century siege methods where captured Portuguese were maimed by Spaniards. Eyeballs, noses, lips or ears removed, fingers cut, and nails torn as a warning. They were sent back to Lisbon with the pledge that defenders would suffer the same fate if the city fell.
A historical note recalls Henry VIII pursuing wives with famed boldness while a witty Duchess of Milan rejects him saying she has only one head and cannot risk losing it.
A Chicago Record-Herald quote depicts a woman recounting a kiss from a man the night before engagement. She explains mortification and explains she forgot to feign resistance in her surprise. The exchange highlights social expectations around propriety and engagement.
A pretty girl lavishes affection on her mastiff while a soft young man watches and sighs I wish I were a dog she assures him not to worry he will grow Goethe and London Tit Bits quoted with a remark on prejudice remains.
Roman writers recount Commodus gilding horseshoes and fetlocks with gold. Nero used white mules with gold fore shoes and silver hind shoes on his travels. Poppaea’s chariot horses were shod in gold. Other dignitaries in imperial Rome also favored gold for bridles bits and buckles.
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