Austin Christmas News and Local Advertisements
Austin readers learn of Christmas candy and magazines at Bassler’s and Cronon’s cigars, a Los Angeles move for Mrs. C. N. Brown, garden flora descriptions, Fountain Pens at Tollifson’s, and holiday shopping at The Hub and Schreuders. Local notices include dances, portraits, consular visits, a lost bag, and upcoming lectures, with weather hints and community happenings.
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Cronon’s
Bassler’s
Bucklin’s
Austin
C. N. Brown
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Austin Colony
Della Knox Elder
Squires
Plank mystery, peritonitis patient and local ads headline
William Benzel of Sargeant is treated at St Olaf's Hospital for peritonitis. A street plank mystery near Cummings gate to Lafayette Park prompts speculation of a planned removal. Local ads promote prices at The Hub Dept Store and Rocky Mountain Tea. Married Taopi couple Etta Haugh and Delbert Baldwin. Turkey prices, family travel plans, and land deals also noted.
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William Benzel
Sargeant
St. Olaf’s Hospital
Cummings Gate
Lafayette Park
HUB
J. E. Malloy
R. E. Sayles
Etta Haugh
Delbert Baldwin
Taopi
H. P. Zenner
Bridge Street
Court House
Harry Hall
Pestigo
Wisconsin
Needles
California
Rochford Land Co
Lake Park
Austin
Chris Hanson
Moscow
Chris
Insurance Men Testify in Washington Life Inquiry
New York Dec 20 An inquiry into the Washington Life Insurance Company opened before the legislative investigating committee. John Tatlock president testified detailing reforms after a department led reorganization including abolishing cash surrender values and removing the loan loan feature. He cited only about 5 percent of loans paid up and viewed life insurance as not an investment. Previous witness H P Townsley of the Life Association of America testified his salary and notes of a $50,000 payment for organizing the company.
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New York
Washington Lifesurance Company
Legislative Insurance
John Tatlock
Tatlock
State Insurance Depart Re
Washington Life
H. P. Townsley
The
Life Association of America
Eugene van Schaick
Insurance Department
Slight Run On Bedford National Bank
Bedford Ind December 20 A slight run on the Bedford National Bank led by president John R Walsh of Chicago was met by officials who had gold stacked on counters to reassure depositors. The run subsided after two hours with many customers redepositing funds and offers of aid from other banks declined.
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Bedford
Ind
B’edford National Bank of
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Crawford found guilty in post office satchels conspiracy case
Washington December 20 the jury convicted William G Crawford former deputy auditor for the post office department on charges of conspiring with August W Machen and Lorenz to defraud the United States in a contract for supplying carriers satchels and presenting false vouchers for shoulder straps. A motion for a new trial was to be sought and Crawford was released on 270000 bail.
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Washington
William G. Crawford
Post Office Department
August W. Machen
Crawford
Death of Edward C Wolfe in Tacoma
Mrs Carrie E Wright received a telegram that her nephew Ed Wolf died in Tacoma hospital after an appendicitis operation. He formerly lived in Austin where his wife died about two years ago leaving a son two years old. He was about 23 years old. The obituary notes his youth and death in Tacoma.
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Carrie E. Wright
Ed Wolf
Tacoma
Austin
Wolfe
Fine Electrical Supply Here in Austin
Austin features a complete electrical supply store with Gregson and Gates expanding on predecessors stock. They offer chandeliers lamps globes shades portable lights and boast latest machinery for repairs. They guarantee every piece of work with their experienced service and fine goods.
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Capt
Alberti
Ulmer
Austin
Gregson & Gates
Case of Albert T. Patrick Before New York Governor
Albany December 20 The long pursuing case of Albert T. Patrick who seeks to overturn his death sentence for the murder of millionaire William M Rice faced a new phase before Governor Higgins Patrick asked for a stay of execution and a confinement relief during business hours to pursue further court steps The request was denied.
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Albany, N. Y
T. Patrick
New York
William M. Rice
Higgins
Patrick
Western railroads unite to enforce interstate commerce rules
Executives from railroads across the Western region met in Chicago and agreed to press for strict adherence to interstate commerce provisions and related rules. In Vienna, authorities note Hungary may avoid internal conflict by accepting the royal decree, potentially easing ongoing political strains stemming from prolonged controversy.
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Chicago
Vienna
Hungary
Life in Penang Rainy Season Observations
A Chicago News piece describes Penang’s rainy season through a resident’s lens. He notes lush plant growth and agricultural renewal despite damp discomforts including leaking roofs and rheumatic woes. Insects invade, soup thickens, and the narrator jokes about washing away dust and dirt.
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Penang
Robinson Crusoe
Ader Itam
Stength
The Bishop and the Senator in Washington
A visiting bishop argued with a senator in Washington about church attendance. The senator said he avoided church because many hypocrites deter him. The bishop replied there is room for one more, signaling a tolerant stance on attendance.
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Washington
Cenator
Philadelphia Post
The Luckiest Reporter Foster and His Crowned Beat
A portrait of Foster the reporter famed for instincts and speed. His career included daring fire coverage at Windsor Hotel and Hoboken fire rescue exploits. He rushed news from Buffalo after McKinley was shot and sent vivid descriptions to New York editors. Remsen Crawford notes his vacation timing and pivotal role in early reports.
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Ohcal
Ivanty
Regingig
St. Patrick's
Windsor Jy
Foster Abando
W York
McKinley
Buffalo
New York
Foster
Narragansett Pier
Buffalo Exposition
Remsen Crawford
Siamese House on Stilts Described in Jung Tales
Casper Whitney notes in Jung Trails and Jungle Peoples that Siamese houses on stilts serve multiple aims. He cites avoiding low-floor crowding and upper occupancy by others as a factor, and adds a practical reason: easy disposal of betel saliva and household refuse through floor crevices in the open, elevated structure.
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Casper Whitney
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Herbert Benton
Johnson’s
Main Street
Trne P. Leonard
Oaklandyave
Minn
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Progressive League
Bucklin
Bucklin’ S
Dell Sharrab
Superior
James W. Davidson
Mary Davidson
Minneapolis
Dorothy
Elizabeth Davidson
H. Davidson
Carrington
North Dakota
Herald
Haveland
China
HUB Crockery Dept
Schreuders
Cronon
HUB Dept. Store
Schleuders
Gillett and Othr
Decker Bros
Teeeeece
Kodak
Aa Toys
Eeeeer
Wold’s Drug Store
Jim Rochford Jr
Lyle Township
Rochford Land Qo
Hub Dept
Bedford National
Karpen
Edward Casper Wolfe
Albert T. Patrick
Railroads
Siam
Rockers
Austin Furniture Co
Austin, Minn
Karper
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