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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
A Haileyville Oklahoma mine explosion trapped more than thirty miners in the Hailey-Ola coal mine No. 1. Crews battled fire for hours. twenty six bodies removed. rescue work continued as air and shaft access were lost and hopes for survivors faded.
John Bradley alias John Brennan, a cowboy suspected in Policeman William Stephens murder, was seized by officers at city hall and nearly beaten by a mob of patrolmen. Detectives and Chief Armstrong intervened to shield him as evidence against Bradley remains strong.
In Jordanville New York on August 27 President Roosevelt attended a library dedication ceremony with over 1000 residents. Douglas Robinson and family funded the library in memory of Douglas and Fanny Robinson. Roosevelt lauded the farmer and his wife and spoke on social and economic issues. Secretary Root and James Sherman attended. The group later hosted a reception at Henderson House before the president’s departure.
In Valdez Alaska on August 27 Macrena Kaverzoof nineteen confessed she induced George Pestriakoff to kill her husband Peter S Kaverzoof a wood man at their Afoguak island home Pestriakoff felled Kavarzoof with an axe in the presence of his thirteen year old son The slayer and the woman fled but were captured and jailed The woman cited extreme cruelty by her husband and Pestriakoff said he tried to protect her from the terror she endured
John James Greenough, inventor and former superintendent of the patent office in Washington, died at his daughter’s Brookline home. He first received a sewing machine patent, invented the first shoe-pegging machine, and helped build the first electric locomotive.
Antonio Pastor a renowned theatrical manager died after several weeks of illness in Kerry cottage Elmhurst aged seventy one. Born in New York 1827 he began on stage with a minstrel troupe and rose as a comic singer bringing success to his own Metropolitan and Tony Pastor theaters in Bowery and Fourteenth Street.
In Genesee North Dakota on August 27 robbers dynamited the Genesee State bank and stole 2300 dollars. The safe was wrecked and the bank interior damaged but the crime went undiscovered until a watchman entered and found the ruin.
A fierce rainstorm in New York lasting over a day caused two deaths and extensive property damage. More than three inches of rain fell and temperatures dropped to 56 degrees amid the citys cold August spell.
St Petersburg papers report Count Leo Tolstoi in a very grave state with long standing dilation of the veins. He has suffered for some time and his condition was described as critical.
In Salem Newfoundland and Labrador on August 27 crowds greeted Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan. He urged Roosevelt Republicans to back the ticket, visited his parents’ graves, inspected the Bryan Bennett library funded by himself, and received campaign contributions including a $300 purse and a $100 check from Clinton County supporters.
Burton B. Jarvis a 26 year old contracting teamster from Terre Haute Ind died in a California county hospital after lying under a shade tree near the city ostrich farm for two days while red ants swarmed over his body. He had suffered from tuberculosis and had come to California two years ago. Passersby initially assumed intoxication and did not aid him. He was found Tuesday night and taken to hospital where he died.
The Lindermann Hovergen stove company shipping department burned away, estimated loss about 75000 dollars. The rest of the plant was saved.
Snow fell lightly in Baltimore suburbs with flurries elsewhere in Maryland as residents observed wintry conditions on the day.
Flood waters from a broken dam six miles above Augusta inundate downtown areas from Fifteenth Street to the east city boundary. The Savannah River bridge collapsed, fires broke out in outlying districts, and losses near 500 900, with three deaths reported. Dam and warehouses including Nixon cotton and wholesale grocers were destroyed as telegraph lines partially returned.
New York Aug. 27 Chairman Frank H Hitchcock of the Republican national committee declined to discuss the New York state primaries impact on the governorship nomination or national ticket. He noted James S Sherman indicated no determination was made and no change in leaders views is expected despite opposition in some counties. If Hughes is renominated bureau speakers will book him for many speeches after the New York state convention.
In Hot Springs Virginia on August 27 Taft attacked proposed national bank deposit guarantees as a lure to irresponsible banking. He warned that removing depositor risk would invite exploitation and speculation funded by bank assets, arguing taxes would be miscalculated and insufficient during a panic.
Camp Perry Ohio August 27 The United States infantry team won the national trophy and 300 cash by winning the United States army rifle team match. Infantry scored 3224 to pace Navy 3210 and Cavalry 3180. Marine Corps, Wisconsin and National Guard teams trailed with 3117 3073 and 3010 respectively.
Minneapolis quotes show Sept wheat at 1.00 1/4 to 1.00 1/2 dollars, Dec at 98 1/4 cents. On track values list No. 1 hard at 1.04 1/2, No. 1 Northern at 1.02 dollars, No. 2 Northern 99 1/4 cents, No. 3 Northern 96 1/4 cents.
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 Northern at 1.0214 dollars and No 2 Northern at 1.9314. Dent at 1.00144 and Dec at 98 cents. Flax to arrive and on track at 1.29 dollars with Sept 1.30 dollars. Ost 1.275, Nov 1.27 and Dec 1.25.
The fleet of American battleships leaves Sydney headed for Melbourne. The flagship Connecticut leads the line as thousands watch from the harbor shores on a cloudless day with calm seas and warm sun.
St Paul market figures list cattle prices from good to choice steers six to six seventy five dollars, fair to good six to five eighty, cows and heifers four to five dollars, veals three seventy five to five twenty five. Hog prices five seventy five to six forty five. Sheep wethers two seventy five to four, yearlings four to four twenty five, spring lambs five to five fifty.
Chicago commodities report lists Wheat Sept 944 94 3 4 cents Dec 95 95c May S% 4c. Corn Sept 774 ec Dec 66 1 4c May 64 4c. Oats Sept 49% Dec 49% May 51 1 4c. Pork Sept 14 42 4 Oct 14 55 Jan 15 87 6 May 16 00. Butter Creameries 18 2214c Dairies 1T 20c. Eggs 18c Poultry Turkeys 15c chickens 10 10 7c Springs 14 15c.
Philadelphia on August 27 Ed Mooney a former city fireman with a heroism record was shot and mortally wounded by Policeman Harrington while caught in the act of robbing a neighbor's house Mooney died in a hospital.
J. M George fell from the Milwaukee bridge across Perry creek in Sioux City Indiana on August 27 and died instantly after striking his head on a cross beam. Police found him standing on his head in the water.
Market report lists cattle prices for Beef, Texans, Western cattle, stockers and feeders, cows and heifers, calves with quoted ranges. Hog prices show light to heavy, mixed, rough, good to choice heavy and pigs, while sheep and yearlings and lambs have specified ranges.
Evening event promises three grand prizes in a window display. Shoppers buying on that day earn a chance to win a dinner set, a lamp, and a niece accessory valued at up to $8. Music will accompany the event with refreshments and gifts for customers.
Local shop offers dried peaches and a selection of soaps at low prices. Also promoting Mother's Choice tea with sample offers and discounts from 50 cents to 42 cents per pound. Tea varieties include Tea Siftings at 28 cents and other teas priced to attract customers.
Handbills to be distributed this week and next week announce 500 pairs of sample shoes offered at a sacrifice. Buyers can save as Foot Schulz claims to handle the best in the land and to cover all charges for customers who purchase.
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