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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
1
Riotous clashes between Sunnites and Shiahs during Muharram in Bombay left 40 plus wounded and at least five dead. Police fired on rioters after they stoned officers. troops were called out and began patrolling streets as the native quarter remained unsettled.
St Petersburg reports that Novoe Vremya cites Germany abandoning the allies and proposing the sultan's counter proposals, a move seen as no reform and likely to doom Macedonia efforts. Russia doubts the claim while Austria denies part of the statement, and experts foresee friction as Turkey and Greece face railroad concessions amid reform setbacks.
Berlin February 14 a man posing as American Colonel Schiemangk was sentenced to three years in prison. He also loses civil rights for five years after release and faces a $300 fine and perpetual police supervision for conducting large scale marriage swindles via advertisements. The German born defrauder claimed to be Count Maximilian de Passy and to be a U S Army colonel with ties to the American embassy. He tricked women into marriage seeking schemes aided by fraudulent bills and checks. An accomplice, Amandus Hoppe, received six months for his role.
Pittsburg reports from the U S weather bureau that the flood crest will not exceed fourteen feet and danger line at twenty two feet. Recent rains were insufficient for flooding and a cold spell is expected to halt further ice and snow melt at river watersheds.
London reports a prospect of Raisuli the Moroccan bandit appearing on a variety stage in London. The note mentions the entertainer’s potential act and the city’s interest in the appearance.
Janesville reports the death of Martha Anderson a widow found in her room with throat cut on the bed. Authorities suspect murder after signs of forced entry a shattered door glass and a razor beside her body. Her two children say the found razor is not hers.
A bomb found under the landing stage of King Carlos failed to explode due to a fuse defect. People visit Buiga’s late home to donate for his children's support as a department store owner starts a $1,000 subscription. Buiga had just earlier beaten the king in a shooting match.
United States Judge Gunnison at Juneau reports interior Alaska natives ignore contagion and sanitation rules. He urges federal legislation to empower territorial authorities to enforce sanitary regulations amid widespread tuberculosis and trachoma among natives and whites alike.
John McMillin aged eighty six dies near Chattanooga leaving a fortune of at least 150000. He reportedly kept cash and papers worth over 100000 in a chip market basket by his shack. He left no will and his daughter Mrs James McCluggage of Rose Hill Kansas stands to inherit.
More than one hundred prominent stand-pat Republicans from across Iowa gathered in Des Moines on February 14 to discuss political matters, elect delegates to the national Republican convention, and endorse the re election of Senator Allison. They adopted resolutions pledging support for Taft for president.
New York on February 14 details L. C. Brewer a salesman at Al Bates & Co on Duane Street fatally shooting himself. Brewer had been employed there but was discharged a few weeks earlier.
Gunel Gunel son a Wisconsin farmer was found dead by his wife in a barn, the man died by hanging. The exact motive remains undetermined and police report no immediate explanation.
In Duluth on Chester Creek hill a gusting wind and soft ground delayed the National Ski Association event. John Evenson soared 116 feet, surpassing the 114-foot mark set by Ole Mangseth, as a cheering crowd hoisted him on their shoulders. A supplemental meet is planned next Sunday to pursue further records.
Tom Longboat, the Indian distance runner chosen to represent Canada at the London Olympics, won the ten mile relay at Park Square coliseum defeating three rivals with a time of 60 minutes 52. seconds.
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