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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

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Flood Washes Away Houses at Folsom New Mexico

A cloudburst on the Cimarron River sent a 12 foot wall of water through Folsom New Mexico sweeping away homes and bridges. Fifteen dead confirmed with eleven bodies recovered and searches ongoing as residents count the losses near Ralston. The town sits at about 7000 feet elevation and faces further discoveries as rescue parties probe the wreckage. Property losses exceed 100000 dollars with most of the population affected.

Trinidad Colo Cimmaron Folsom N. M Colorado and Southern Railroad R. B. Wenger Daisy Wenger Lacy Creighton T. W. Wheeler Wheeler Brooks New Mexico Ralston Santa Fe Cimarron

Hains Brothers Aimed at Grand Jury in Murder Charge

Captain P. C. Hains Jr and his brother T Jenkins Hains were held without bail to await grand jury action on murder charges in the death of William E. Annis aboard a yacht club float. Patrolman Baker testified Annis lay wounded on the boat deck as witnesses described the shooting and coroner Dr Frey counted twenty wounds.

New York P. C. Hains, Jr T. Jenkins Hains William E. Annis Charles W. Baker Annis Charles H. Roberts Payside Hains T. J. Hains Frey

Interest Has Not Abated In Atlantic City Liquor Situation

Public interest remains high as Atlantic City contemplates a Sunday liquor opening. The Royal Arch will meet to discuss the closing question while hotel owners urge tighter controls. Mayor Stoy is away and a hotel owners committee may seek talks with Governor Fort.

Atlantic City N. J Royal Arch Stoy Governor Fort

Train Collision Kills Three In Hugo Oklahoma

A south bound Frisco passenger train and a Hugo work train collided head on due to a misunderstanding of orders. Three men died George Ballard Tim Garmule and H G Thomas. Ten were injured including James P D Flynn Arthur Leake J E Kelly C B Keer G W Bonnett.

Hugo Okla Here George Ballard Fort Smith Ark Tim Garmule H. G. Thomas Pittsburg Kan James PD. Flynn St. Louis Arthur Leake Monett Ion J. E. Kelly C. B. Keer G. W. Boynett

Tragedy in Belleville Ends With Double Fatalities

In Belleville Illinois on August 29 A G Summers twenty six a brewery wagon driver shot and killed Mrs Eva Neinninger thirty four after she refused his attentions. He then shot himself inflicting a fatal head wound ending a quarrel that began after she separated from her husband.

Belleville Ill A. G. Summers Eva Neinninger

Accident Claims Life Of Lloyd Hogan After Hunting Trip

Lloyd Hogan twenty five years old accidentally shot and killed himself near Minneapolis after returning from a hunting trip. He and a friend were leaning against a wire fence with his shotgun under him when the trigger caught in the wire and discharged, tearing a large hole in his left breast.

Minneapolis Lloyd Hogan

Roosevelt Hosts Private Horse Fair at Sagamore Hill

A private horse show on Sagamore Hill lawn featured desert Arab and Justin Morgan horses. President Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt, two army officers, General Bell, and General Aleshire attended along with other guests. Arab stallions Tamra Mason Euphrates Haleb El Bulad Beder and mare Abeyeh were shown for comparison. no purchase plan was announced.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Rosa Bonheur Sagamore Hill Justin’s Morgan United States Army San Francisco General Bell Aleshire Mrs. Roosevelt Tamra Mason Euuphrates Haleb el Bulad Beder Abeyeh

Negro George Johnson Lynched Near Murfreesboro

In Murfreesboro Tennessee a black man named George Johnson was hanged by a mob after an attempted assault on Miss Morris. Sheriff Primm moved him toward Nashville but the crowd overtook the buggy near the jail and hanged him from a tree.

Nashville Tenn George Johnson Murfreesboro Here Miss Morris Primm

Weekly trade review notes buyers in evidence and cautious outlook

Bradstreet reports buyers more in evidence this week lifting business at Western and Pacific points and some Southern centers. New stocks bought in Chicago contrast with last year’s caution. overall trade remains dull with production below expectations. Lumber shows expansion in the South and Pacific coast as money moves to move crops and high grade papers stay light.

New York Bradstreet Chicago Pacific

Five Men Die in Mine Collision at Warrior Run

Wilkesbarre Pa Aug 29 Five men were killed and five others seriously injured in a collision at the Warrior Run colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal company six miles from the city. A runaway mine car struck a train of mine cars carrying twenty workers as they were being hoisted up a slope. Only six escaped injuries. The dead were James Gallagher Frank Ostroski Simon Gascavage John Torkarchack and Julius Mortz. William Nawaday a forty four year old single man was fatally injured.

Wilkesbarre Warrior Run Lehigh Valley Coal Company James Gallagher Frank Ostroski Simon Gascavage John Torkarchack Julius Mortz William Nawaday

Boy Dies After Fall From Wagon in Minneapolis

Six year old Carl Berglund was killed while stealing a ride on a wagon near Edgerton and Decatur streets in St. Paul. He fell while trying to alight and a wheel passed over his neck, death reported as instantaneous.

St. Paul Carl Berglund Edgerton Decatur

Baseball Scores From League Action Across Cities

In the American Association Louisville beat Toledo 7 to 1 while Minneapolis defeated St Paul 3 to 1 and Indianapolis won against Columbus 2 to 1. Milwaukee topped Kansas City 1 to 0. In the American League Boston defeated St Louis 3 to 1. New York beat Chicago 1 to 0 with a second game 2 to 1. Washington won 2 to 0 over Cleveland, the second game 3 to 0. Philadelphia and Detroit played to 1 in eleven innings then Philadelphia won 11 to 2 in the second game. In the National League Pittsburg edged Philadelphia 1 to 0.

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

Market Quotations Wheat Prices on Track

Minneapolis market notes show Sept wheat at 985 and Dec at 9% cents. On track values list No. 1 hard at 1.02% dollars, No. 1 Northern at 1.01%, No. 2 Northern at 98 % cents, and No. 3 Northern at 945 cents.

Minneapolis

Market report for cattle hogs and sheep in St Paul

St Paul market figures show cattle Good to choice steers 6.00 to 6.75, fair to good 5.00 to 5.75, cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, veals 3.75 to 5.75. Hogs 6.15 to 6.50. Sheep wethers 3.75 to 4.00, yearlings 4.00 to 4.25, spring lambs 4.50 to 5.50.

St. Paul

Wheat and flax prices steady on arrivals in Duluth market

Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 Northern at 1.007% and 1.02% for No 2 Northern at 1.00% and Sept 98 1 2c, Dec 97 3 4c, May 1 01%. Flax to arrive and on track with Sept 1 27 4 dollars, Oct 1 26, Nov 1 25 14, Dec 1 23.

Duluth Northern

Market quotes for grains livestock and dairy in Chicago

Wheat Sept 95 cents Dec 94 to 95 4 percent 95 percent 4 cents May 98 percent 8 cents Corn Sept 70 1 2 cents Dec 66 2 3 cents May 64 7 8 cents Oats Sept 19 to 19 4 cents Dec 19 5 1 cents May 51 cents Pork Sept 14.70 Oct 14.80 Jan 16.12 4 00.15 May 16.20 Butter Creameries 22 1 2 cents dairies 17 20 cents Eggs 18 1 2 cents Poultry Turkeys 15 cents chickens 10 1 2 cents springs 12 1 2 cents

Chicago T&wc Springs Lac

Chicago Cattle and Hogs Prices From Market Report

Chicago market notes list cattle categories with bid ranges for Reeves Tex an s Western cattle stockers and calves and cows with prices. Hog classes cover light mixed heavy rough good to choice and pigs with their price spans. Sheep and yearlings show ranges and lambs priced per hundredweight.

Chicago

Georgia Flood Toll Soars With Sixty Dead In Augusta

Augusta Georgia reports flood deaths near sixty with many bodies recovered. Riverside mills and several warehouses damaged costing tens of thousands. Schools damaged and area fires add to destruction as relief efforts begin and utilities gradually restore service.

All records broken as Cape Fear floods Fayetteville

Fayetteville North Carolina August 29 Cape Fear river reached seventy nine feet the highest on record. Eastern valleys flooded miles of muddy torrent houses and bridges swept away thousands homeless city in darkness power plant submerged countywide homelessness and food shortages with eggs at one dollar a dozen and vegetables selling at four times normal value.

Fayetteville N. C Cape Fear

Great South Carolina freshet sweeps through state

The Columbia flood crest from the Piedmont storms has passed Columbia and heads toward the lower state. Damage is estimated in the millions with farms and railways crippled. Farmers bear the brunt as bottom land crops are nearly wiped out.

Columbia S. C Piedmont South Carolina

American Atlantic Fleet Arrives at Melbourne Harbor

The fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry anchored in Port Phillip Bay after a smooth voyage from Sydney. A continuous shore ovation greeted the ships as a large excursion fleet accompanied them the thirty miles to the anchorage grounds. Weather was sunny despite earlier forecasts of gloom.

Melbourne Sperry Port Phillip Bay Sydney Port Phillip Heads

Five rowers missing after Bay Area voyage

Five young men from a rowing club disappeared after leaving their clubhouse by racing shell for a bay outing. The boat was found off Berkeley shore, and authorities fear they may have drowned.

San Francisco Berkeley

Bryan Back At Lincoln For Brief Rest From Campaign Bus

William J. Bryan and party return to Lincoln after more than a week away with no speeches en route. The candidate resumes a three day tour starting Sunday with stops at the St Paul Fairgrounds, Fargo, Grand Forks, Sioux City, and the Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln.

Lincoln Neb William J. Bryan Mr. Bryan Iowa Ilinois Indiana Kansas Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Topeka Missouri Nebraska Bryan Fairview Fair Grounds St. Paul Minneapolis Fargo Grand Forks N. Th Sioux City

Taft Starts Fishing Trip From Hot Springs

William H Taft Mrs Taft and Master Charles depart Hot Springs Virginia for Middle Bass Island Lake Erie They will address Civil and Spanish American War veterans in Athens Then sail to Toledo before joining Middle Bass Fishing Club Week long stay ends with non political speeches in Toledo and farewell from guests

Hot Springs William H. Taft Taft Charles Middle Bass Island Lake Fiie Athens Toledo Middle Bass Fishing Club Grand Army of the Republic Homestead Hotel Lelia 8. Hickox Louisiana Mr. Taft Virginia Mountains

Simpler Funeral for Baron Sternburg in Suetzchena

The body of Baron Speck von Sternburg, late German ambassador to the United States, was laid in the family mausoleum at Castle Suetzchena after a simple ceremony held in the castle dining room. Attending were relatives, Emperor William and King Frederick August of Saxony representatives, and American envoy Dr. David Jayne Hill with other officials.

Suetzchena Speck von Sternburg United States Castle Suetzchena William Frederick August Saxony David Jayne Hill Roosevelt T. Saint John Gaffney Dresden Baron Sternburg

Movements of Ferdinand Earle Stir Monroe Mystery

Middletown reports swirl over artist Ferdinand Pinney Earle after bail release from Goshen jail. He and his wife and child are said to be at his Monroe home, others claim they stay with friends near Central Valley. Earle says his wife and child will join him soon, with him visiting Highland Falls earlier.

Middletown N. Y Ferdinand Pinney Earle Monroe Goshen Earle Central Valley Orange County Highland Falls

Residence 1104 Maple St. Phone Interstate 591 L

Residence listing fragment mentions an address 1104 Maple Street with a phone and Interstate 591 L reference. No clear event or person context available.

Maple St Interstate

De Leck and Hirsh Block Named in Austin Notice

Medical doctor Clifford De Leck and M D Puysbicias are listed in a local Austin notice. The item records a professional association and a health related matter within the community. Further names or details are not clearly legible in the fragment.

Maureks Offers Three Grand Prizes In Evening Giveaway

On the last Saturday of August Maureks will give away three grand prizes. The main prize is a 56 piece complete dinner set valued at 8.50. Drawings happen at 9 p.m. with music, and every dollar spent in cash or on account yields a chance to win. Inquire for details when purchasing.

Store Sunday Specials Highlighted Meats and Extracts

A fragment lists several bargain items including bacon and lard by pound, two packets of sea salt, bottles of lemon or vanilla extract, Boston baked beans by can, and Good Store Cookies. The ad references prices such as 12 seconds and 10 cents for beans, with multiple small items and a pastry-like mix.

Riakis Perth Boston Raut

Fresh Baked Goods and Household Staples Sale

Local shop advertises dried prunes peaches soaps and laundry items at low prices. Offers fresh peanut butter and tea including Mother's Choice affordable options with samples and discounts on regular 50 cent tea.

Gibson

Foot Schulz Co Promotes Shoes At Sacrifice Price

Hand bills announce two days this week and all of next week for shoe sales by Foot Schulz Co. They offer 500 pairs of sample shoes at a sacrifice and urge buyers to purchase. The notice promises full service and tax charges.

Foot Schulz Co Nyone

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Murphy’s Teesday Austin Austin Gas Co Bridge St Just Menton Metropolitan Novelty Store N. Main St First National Bank Minn US H. L. Banfield NF Banfield H J Croft C. Shaw Yon Tion Hains Brothers Peter C. Hains, JR Oklahoma Hunter Weekly Review OF Trade American Association National League Chicago Grain and Provisiona Chicago Union Stock Yards Georgia Augusta Austusta Riverside Mills Reid Cotton Nelson Morris & Co National Biscuit Company Central Grammar School Davidson Grammar School Swan Chronicle Board of Health Australian Chemical Judge Taft Will Prof Geo. Morgan Herald Office Clifford de Leck M. D Puysbicias Austin Mion Altours Maureks East Side Maurek’s
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