Real Estate Listings Offer Multiple Properties for Sale
A survey notes sale items including two business buildings offered cheaply, three houses with ready tenants, and loan services. Encourages inquiries for buyers and lenders to contact.
18 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1911
Page
1
A survey notes sale items including two business buildings offered cheaply, three houses with ready tenants, and loan services. Encourages inquiries for buyers and lenders to contact.
President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging repeal of the 1856 treaty provision and related 1854 and 1847 terms to allow liquor sales outside strictly Indian country in Minnesota. He says changing conditions justify ending the old restrictions and proposes new legislation to define dry zones and regulate traffic.
Rome report states Pope Pius is practically well from influenza but remains in bed on medical advice. In his room he handled church matters with Cardinal Merry del V., the papal secretary of state, and Monsignor Bislett, the major domo, amid ongoing health precautions.
Helena Montana February 18 a telegram from U S Senator Thomas H Carter urging ratification of the Canadian reciprocity agreement was read to the state senate.
Milwaukee boxer Anholz returned from Australia and faced Jack Redmond of St. Paul. In the sixth round Redmond unleashed a flurry, landing three blows to Anholz’s neck and stomach. Anholz steadied but fell to the count as Redmond pressed the attack.
Edward standing and Albert sitting are reported ill with measles at the Naval College. The two princes are under care as ministers issue precautions for the campus.
Edward prince of Wales and his brother Prince Albert have contracted measles at the Dartmouth naval college where an epidemic is reported. Their condition causes no anxiety and treatment proceeds as usual.
Des Moines reports immense flood damage as thaw and heavy rains push streams higher. Des Moines River rises toward Frazer dam. Wapsie and Maquoketa floodlow areas forcing evacuations. Cattle losses on islands near Wheatland. Tyron and Rice rescued after clinging to a tree. Mississippi at Burlington climbs from 1.5 to 6.25 feet in three days.
Roosevelt will not join the National Progressive league or Taft followers. He intends to act as a free lance with an independent program, clarifying confusion about his political moves and denying any third-term motives.
Washington February 18 The House rejected a proposal to raise the president's secretary salary by four thousand dollars annually by a 62 to 130 vote.
The Chinese foreign board will not yet reply to Russia on the Ili province issue as M. Korotovitz presses for a meeting over a new treaty. China contends the 1881 treaty is one sided and intends to renounce it after February 25 while warning Russia that delay risks open-ended argument.
A tramp damaged the home of Helen Gould by throwing a brick through a window. Police are investigating the incident and seeking the suspect. No injuries reported and the property damage is being assessed.
An indignant beggar who was refused alms smashed a brick through a Fifth Avenue library window at Miss Helen Goulds residence. Mrs Edward Scholes was struck on the head and knocked down but only lightly injured by the blow, while Miss Gould and two children remained in safety nearby. Police hunted the assailant without success.
Peking reports 65000 plague deaths in Manchuria while officials within the wall count 1000 more and observers expect higher totals. Shanghai relief cites at least 106000 famine deaths as anti plague efforts impress foreign officials.
William Abbetson confessed to murdering F. W. Schroeder a Kramer County farmer last Saturday. The body was found in Mouse River marsh on Wednesday. Abbetson said he battered Schroeder in the barn with a club and axe and shot him, then moved the body to the marsh. He is jailed in Bottineau and described as insane amid claims of a business dispute.
In St. Louis on February 18 officials of Armour Packing notified Secretary of State Roach of their withdrawal from Missouri operations. The move relates to ouster proceedings over alleged anti trust violations now before the state supreme court. A prior Republic Oil case shows property held against claims despite withdrawal.
In Lake City Minnesota on February 18 Peter Gludt a 55 year old businessman and his 20 year old son Elmer were electrocuted when an electric wire broke and tangled with telephone lines near their home. Elmer a lineman attempted to repair the lines and was killed. Peter rushed to aid and also died. The mother survived and detached the bodies.
About 170 Industrial Workers of the World men traveling from Portland and other northern cities to Fresno were ordered off a Southern Pacific freight by railroad officials and local police in Ashland Oregon. More than 150 remained in Ashland, with some continuing south on foot.
Ottawa officials indicate Premier Laurier will soon address fears that annexation of Canada by the United States could occur. The reciprocity measure remains popular in Canada, but opposition lines persist over American pressure and sovereignty concerns.
In Glencoe Minnesota Judge Morrison presided at a special district court term. Joseph Fimen pleaded guilty to killing Mrs Farman at the Farman home near Silver Lake on December 4 while attempting a robbery. The husband escaped from a second story window. Fimen received a life imprisonment sentence.
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