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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
4
Angie Birdsong, 22, of Hazelhurst Mississippi is convicted of manslaughter for the 1905 shooting death of Dr. Thomas Butler. Jurors recommend mercy and a new trial motion to be filed. Senator McLaurin is sought to return for the appeal. Court delays sentence. potential minimum fine is 500 dollars.
Frank E. Grimes former Kansas treasurer turned over a bank check for 9381 dollars and 25 cents to Attorney General Coleman to satisfy an alleged shortage from his four year administration ending before 1903. Coleman praised Grimes saying he acted to prevent any loss to the state and affirmed Grimes’s honesty. Governor Hoch endorsed Grimes noting his commendable action and trustworthiness.
Schenectady N Y Dec 12 there is little change in the labor dispute at General Electric where 2000 workers are out according to the company and 5000 by the strikers The Industrial Workers of the World opposes the AFL neutral position has been maintained The plant operations continue with minimal disruption and the strikers say they are ready for talks but have not received a reply
In Chicago on December 12, testimony linked President Shea to plans during last year’s teamsters strike. Michael Kelly testified he was asked about dynamite and that knives were issued to pickets to harm substitute workers and damage harnesses. The defense fought the admission, but Judge Ball allowed it.
Des Moines reports that Iowa wife killer Louis Busse has received a fourth reprieve. Execution is postponed from December 14 to January 11, 1907 with a final clemency hearing set for January 3. He was convicted in 1906.
The 36 ton schooner Wonder owned by Alberts & Son of Muskegon is reported lost after leaving Muskegon on November 13 for Michigan City with a load of wood. Believed wrecked in the storm of November 21 with Captain J Waltman of Chicago and sailor Sagi naw of Muskegon aboard.
San Francisco officials announce Major Torrey from the United States Army and W H Kent have been ordered by the National Red Cross Society to audit the relief funds. The audit will be conducted at the request of the local relief and Red Cross funds corporation.
A three masted schooner went ashore south of Little Island Life Saving Station in heavy northeast winds. Captain Chadwick’s crew tried to rescue the crew who chose to wait till morning. The vessel rests in breakers. In North Platte a 21 year old woman, Merle Clark, was arrested for killing John Leonard twenty miles from the city. Leonard was reportedly in love with her and his attentions bothered her.
LANSING. A basket social will be held Friday evening at the Court of Honor Hall to benefit the local school. A good program is promised and all are invited to attend starting at 7 pm.
In Rock Rapids Iowa on December 12 a gasoline fire at the Rudolph home injured Mrs C Rudolph and a baby. A five year old boy died from burns while a seventeen year old daughter was severely burned and may not recover. The mother and infant are expected to survive.
A Cincinnati Flamiston and Davion railroad northbound passenger train crashed into an open switch at night in Lima. Fireman Nichols of Day was killed while Brakeman Thiem and Engineer Charles Long were fatally injured. No passengers were hurt.
Jake Martin drove to Waltham Monday. Henry Beck and family moved into the Strandom home. Mrs Herman Nelson vacated. Mrs John Pfahl returned to Le Roy Monday visiting friends. John Pfahl had corn shredded by H F Keyzar and Gene Schwacke. Mr Williams of Dodge Center was in town buying stock. Mr and Mrs Ole Limbo moved onto the George Boliew farm Thursday. The Concert basket sociable Friday for the Diamond Concert Band raised 2360. The 5 prize went to Mrs Henry Khahn. Judges were P W Smuck Frank Cenis Frank Segile Fred Heydt and A Anderson. H F Keyzar auctioneer. Leo Myer and Henry Krammer went to Hamilton Friday. Thomas Jacobson moved onto his new farm Saturday. Henry Stephson and wife visited Brownsdale Sunday. The DC Band has 21 members. Miss Millie Weber returned Friday to attend the concert. Mrs Joslyn was here Saturday and Sunday and returned to Dodge Center. Henry Hanson mail carrier of route 2 nearly every Sunday but does not take his mail wagon. Whats up Mr Peterson returned from North Dakota Saturday with cousins Levi and Mabel Peterson to visit nearby friends.
Weather outlook remains uncertain as Rose Creek residents readied for changing conditions. Meany cousins attended a funeral in Austin on Friday while Johnson relatives joined a wedding near Adams last week. Martin Ragan was in Austin Thursday and his mother is improving. Mrs. Thomas Smith remains steady. George Sutton of Iowa visits relatives here. George Hall is in Sidney Montana and enjoys it. Anderson Brothers complete a hardware stock invoicing. sale ends with Albert in charge, no moves planned until spring.
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