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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
4
Cheap rail trip to Las Vagas New Mex 1500 miles 32 50 round trip Every second and fourth Tuesday trade for SD farming land city property Cash buyer for good business building in Austin For Sale near C M St P Ry modern 16 room house and weed house with one and one half lots Wanted buyers three choice lots Bridge St house Third street houses
Fragmentary transit notes show bus departures from Fort Dodge to Lyle Manly Mason City and Omeba with times around 3 34 PM and 11 40 PM and 365 PM unresolved due to garbled OCR. No clear dates or complete route details remain.
Three thousand sailors land ashore and march through Sydney as crowds greet the fleet. Admiral Sperry inspects guards, Lord Northcote hosts reception, and Australians salute the American sailors with arms but no ammunition. Procession, bands, and grand pavilion highlight a festive official landing.
In New York on August 21 the cotton market fell sharply with a rapid downward trend across most contracts. October options led the decline from 9.18 to 8.81 a bale as selling accelerated, while spot cotton also weakened significantly amid heavy liquidation by major speculators.
In Queens county jail awaiting indictment for the murder of William E. Annis last Saturday, Captain Peter C. Hains and Thornton J. Hains face conflicting claims from their lawyers and Mrs Hains’ counsel. Frank G. Wild denies improper conduct and asserts Mrs Hains never confessed wrongdoing despite signed notes. Weldon C. Percy discusses the Philippines voyage ride as a misinterpreted social outing that later led to the arrest.
Oyster Bay conference sentiment favored renomination of Governor Hughes, but no statement was issued by Frank Hitchcock or James Sherman. Hitchcock and Sherman returned to New York aboard George J. Smith’s yacht as reports circulated about campaign planning and overnight stays at national headquarters.
New York August 21 The Cunard liner Lusitania finished a dramatic Atlantic voyage breaking four records. She completed the 2,718 mile trip in 4 days and 145 hours averaging 25.05 knots, beating the prior 4 days 18 hours 40 minutes. She also set a new daily run pace of 650 knots up to noon August 17 with an average 25.66 knots over 24 hours.
Two earthquakes were recorded at the government observatory in Cheltenham Maryland within 24 hours. The first quake lasted nine minutes and likely originated within 200 miles of Cheltenham. The second quake lasted twenty six minutes and appears to be of distant origin.
Hot Springs Virginia August 21 Judge Taft outlines his campaign stance saying he would enjoy delivering at least one speech daily and may adjust plans if needed. He cites a six week 1904 tour in New York and New England and notes changes would be handled by the national committee.
The National Editorial association ended its session at the old capitol after electing officers. Will H. Hayes of Brownwood Texas became president with A Nevin Pomeroy Chambersburg Pa as first VP and R E Dowdell Artesian SD as second VP. Fred P. Hall Jamestown NY serves as third VP and W F Parrott Waterloo IA as recording secretary. B B Herbert Chicago is editor and publisher of Printer Journalist. Knute Nelson of Minnesota addressed the gathering representing the forestry division of the national conservation commission.
Former Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson, Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Illinois, met with National Chairman Mack and predicted a November win after a lunch at the Iroquois Club. He said reports suggested Illinois would vote Democratic for governor and national tickets and he planned several state speeches.
At the Iroquois luncheon Mr. Stevenson urged Democrats formerly allied with Mr. Bryan to unite. He said shared effort could bring a large Democratic win in November.
Governor Johnson, defeated in the bid to lead the state ticket, leaves St. Paul for Ohio Chautauqua lectures then heads East to accept the party forced nomination for governor. He says the move opposes his wishes but acts as duty to the party.
William J. Bryan leaves Lincoln for a seven day tour with speeches and meetings in Des Moines Chicago Indianapolis Topeka and back to Lincoln He plans talks on tariffs trusts and bank deposits and holds several lengthy discussions with campaign manager Norman E Mack as hundreds greet him at Fairview.
Brussels reports the chamber of deputies approved the Congo annexation treaty by a narrow margin after a months long struggle. A key dispute over Belgium’s financial responsibility for Congo debt interests was settled in favor of leaving repayment to Congo or its creditors, sparking cabinet tension.
At St Bernard's seminary in Rochester the see bishop Bernard J McQuaid collapsed after speaking at the banquet closing the hall of theology exercises marking the fortieth year of his episcopate and sixtieth year since priestly ordination. He recovered consciousness within minutes and the doctor said he was not in imminent danger.
In Kenosha Wisconsin on August 21 authorities report the Brehm sisters once feared kidnapped were seen walking toward Milwaukee the night they vanished. They are believed to have left home voluntarily and not been abducted as their father claimed.
Fires across the Vancouver district are largely under control as of August 21 but damage continues to standing timber. No settlements are believed to be in danger, though the situation remains tense with several fires still burning in remote areas.
A public notice style advertisement lists dried prunes and peaches with various prices, plus soaps from Laundry Queen to Palm Olive, and new tea samples. It touts Mother's Choice tea as best in the city, with teas priced per pound and sample availability.
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