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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1911
Page
1
In Blue Island Illinois a roof brick shed collapsed at the Illinois Brick yard killing four workers and injuring five others. The dead are John A8 Fred Rutz John Legett and Newmann all clay workers.
Superior Wisconsin February 13. Mike Shar Mk was struck and killed by a Soo Line train at the Fifty street crossing on the Brouth Side. The man is said to have been dead and did not notice the approaching train.
In Elkhart Indiana on February 13 Wallace Johnson and Russell Hollar both eight years old died trying to save a pet dog from drowning in a creek local authorities report. The boys attempted a rescue but did not survive the danger.
Washington reports that Lodge Root Smoot and other opposition leaders say the constitutional amendment for direct popular election of U S senators will fail. They argue the Sutherland amendment will defeat the measure by uniting Southern Democrats, and even if rejected, a two thirds vote remains unlikely. The plan would curb federal control and end state disenfranchisement barriers.
Duluth reports Charles Stolbers longtime Carlton county register of deeds shot himself near Carlton while reportedly struggling with a severe attack of drunkenness. He was fifty four years old and left behind his office and family matters as possible causes.
The aged Catholic prelate Archbishop Ryan died in Philadelphia. The report notes his long service to the church and his standing within the local Catholic community. A funeral is expected to be announced by the diocese.
Most Rev. Patrick John Ryan archbishop of Philadelphia and metropolitan of Pennsylvania died at the archbishopric residence. He lapsed into unconsciousness before death with his sisters Mrs Edward Bowen and Mrs James Maguire at his bedside. The cathedral bell tolled seventy nine times after his passing signaling his age. Funeral set for Thursday with broad clergy attendance expected from across the American hierarchy. Archbishop Ryan praised as the greatest in Philadelphia's episcopal line since 1808.
In Philadelphia on February 13 prayers for Archbishop Ryan's repose were offered in all Roman Catholic churches. Cable messages of sympathy came from around the world, and Bishop Prendergast received a Vatican cable stating the Holy Father is deeply affected by Archbishop Ryan's death and sends sincere sympathy.
Four wealthy stockmen Harry Cambron J B Lexague Peter Bram spo and B Indiana were killed while in tent at Denio Nevada sheep camps. Bodies found in a hidden cave after being stripped of clothing and valuables. Indiano had joined them earlier and a posse is formed to pursue suspected rustlers.
Portsmouth Ohio February 13 grand jury returns forty one indictments against Scioto county and Portsmouth men charging corruption in elections. Officials say several prominent local figures and party representatives are among those indicted.
In the Ghetto district seven members of the Berkowitz family died from illuminating gas. Hyman Berkowitz, Rose his wife and five children aged eighteen to five were found in two beds on the third floor. The eldest daughter Minnie, soon to be married, had her trousseau found in the room.
In Chicago on February 13 two men died in the drainage board dynamo room of the county hospital. James J. McCabe entered the room and was found standing upright and aflame. Fred Fitzpatrick, an assistant engineer, tried to rescue him and was killed by a second electric flash.
Mr and Mrs A E Neuman of Minneapolis living near Allen Junction on the Mesabi range are believed to have died in a shack fire. Their shack burned within the last two weeks and bones found in the ruins support the finding. They had not been seen since the Blizzard ten days earlier.
Minneapolis wheat prices report for February 11 shows May at 98 cents, July at 9 2/5 cents, with on track values for No. 1 hard at 1.004 dollars, No. 1 Northern at 98 1/4 to 1.00 14 dollars, No. 2 Northern at 95 to 98 1/4 cents, and No. 3 Northern at 93 to 96 cents.
Wheat listed on track with No 1 hard at 1.00 and 9. No 1 Northern at 9 9 c, No 2 Northern at 96 c. May at 995 c and July at 1.0054. Flax on track and to arrive with May at 2.69 4.
St Paul market notes show cattle values from good to choice steers at 5.50 to 6.50, fair to good 5.00 to 5.50, cows and heifers 4.50 to 5.25, yields 5.75 to 7.00. Hogs range 7.20 to 7.28. Sheep listings include wethers 3.25 to 4.00, yearlings 4.00 to 4.75, spring lambs 5.00 to 5.75.
Chicago traders recorded Wheat May at 92 3/4 cents with July 91 4 1/2 and Sept 90 5/4. Corn May 48 3/4 cents, July 49 1/4, Sept 50 1/2. Oats May 31 1/2 cents, July 31 5/4, Sept 31 1/4. Pork May 17.70 dollars, July 17.17. Butter and creamery 17 26 cents, dairies 16 22 cents. Eggs 13 18 cents. Poultry turkeys 21 cents, chickens 18 cents, springs 12 1/2 cents.
Cattle Reeves 5.60 6.80 Texas steers 4.15 5.65 Western steers 4.40 5.70 stockers and feeders 3.85 5.90 cows and heifers 2.65 5.80 calves 6.75 9.25 Hogs light 7.40 7.65 mixed 7.20 7.60 heavy 7.00 7.50 rough 7.00 7.20 good to choice heavy 7.20 7.50 pigs 7.40 7.76 Sheep Native 2.56 4.40 yearlings 4.50 6.60 lambs 4.25 6.25
Rep Macon of Arkansas claims he faced intimidation after a Washington correspondent accused him of lying and other insults on the house floor. The judiciary committee investigates the incident as Macon warns he would arm himself if constitutional protection for debate words fails.
In Canoe township six miles north of Decorah Iowa an outbreak of hydrophobia leads to the killing of cattle and hogs and a crackdown on roaming dogs. A dog found biting livestock was killed and its brain sent to a university for analysis. State veterinarian Dr P O Kota confirmed rabies as the cause and authorities order every dog at large destroyed. The move has caused a local sensation.
President Taft spoke in Springfield to urge Canadian reciprocity while Speaker Cannon in Washington issued a letter to Illinois State Senator Bailey denouncing the measure as free trade in disguise. The letter circulated as Taft finished his Illinois address, signaling a political counterstride.
In Oxford Maine on February 13 Mrs Lynwood S Keene killed her fourteen year old son Gerald then took her own life. The deaths followed a pact made with her husband during his illness and found sealed by the coroner.
In Washington the Canadian reciprocity bill moves in the House with Samuel W. McCall in charge. Support from Democrats solidifies passage while Taft Republicans desert, and in the Senate a vote may be blocked with a possible special session if the measure stalls.
The McCall bill implementing the Canadian reciprocal trade agreement was reported to the House by Rep. McCall of Massachusetts as acting chair of Ways and Means. Twelve of nineteen committee members favored its passage. seven opposed and were allowed to file a minority report. Gaines of West Virginia sought time to file next Wednesday, but McCall refused to delay.
General Alexander Stewart Webb, chief of staff to General Meade who repulsed Pickett's Charge at Cemetery Hill and held Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania, died in New York. Born in 1833, he taught at West Point and led the College of the City of New York from 1870 to 1908.
In Couderay Wisconsin on February 13 a house belonging to Herman Gobler of Mikana burned to the ground. A three year old child at home perished from severe burns suffered before rescue.
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