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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
4
Feodoroff, a monk who ran a forest shrine near Verkhoturye, was found guilty of assaulting and murdering at least twenty female pilgrims. The court sentenced him to fifteen years penal servitude after uncovering thefts of sacred vessels and a pattern of robbery, murder, and debauchery.
In Florence Colorado on February 28 a pitched clash broke out between twenty-five structural ironworkers from the United States Portland cement works and twenty-five men trying to take their jobs. Bricks clubs and fists filled the air as the strike-breakers fled over the hills after a several minute fight.
Dominick Donelli Joseph Troi Michael Costello and Frances C Piszicallo were found guilty of inciting to riot and assault with intent to kill for the February 20 Broad street parade. Donelli received five years in the Eastern penitentiary Troi two years Costello eighteen months and Pisvicallo one year.
Two Peruvian physicians Doctors Larrid and Rospigio si visited Rear Admiral Evans on the flagship Connecticut and after consultation reported rheumatism but not a serious condition. A treatment course was started.
The telegraphic brief notes Mardi Gras street pageants underway in New Orleans. The National league season opens April 14 and ends Oct 7 with each club playing 154 games. Kentucky passes prohibition bill with county as unit. Paul E. Fessbaken dies in Fosston barn fire. National Educational Association convention in Washington closes. John T. Rogers dies in Minneapolis.
Wheat quotations from Minneapolis on February 27 show May at 1.07 1/2 and July at 1.06 1/2. Track prices list No. 1 hard at 1.12 1/2 and Northern grades ranging from 1.09 1/2 to 1.08.
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 1 11, No 1 Northern 1 09 3/4, No 2 Northern 1 07 3/4, May 1 06 1/2, July 1 06 1/2. Flax to arrive and on track at 1 15, May 1 16, July 1 17.
Cattle market shows good to choice steers $4.76 to $8.50, fair to good $4.00 to $4.75, cows and heifers $3.25 to $4.25, veals $8.75 to $9.25. Hogs $4.00 to $4.20. Sheep wethers $4.75 to $5.15, good to choice lambs $6.25 to $6.40.
Chicago reports bid ranges for cattle and hog categories with prices for Texans calves western cattle stockers and feeders hog classes light mixed heavy rough and pigs plus sheep yearlings and lambs prices listed for February 27.
Chicago market notes dated February 27 show Wheat futures for May at 88 a cent price chain. July 93c and Sept 90c. Corn May 5 8c, July 58 b8c, Sept 58c. Oats mixed with May old 53 c, May 31 6c, July old 45 48c, July 43 3c, Sept 37 5c. Pork May 11 165, July 11 92. Butter Creameries 21 32c, dairies 20 28c. Eggs 20g 204g c. Poultry Turkeys 12c hickens 11c, springs 11c.
Edward R. Thomas and Orlando F. Thomas, financiers with broad interests, are indicted in New York for alleged violations of insurance laws tied to Provident Savings Life Assurance Society. They pleaded not guilty and posted bail of 5,000 each. two weeks given to change pleas or demur.
S A Phillips promoter and former Northwestern manager was found guilty of grand larceny in the first degree for embezzling 2600 dollars from Hancock company while acting as its representative in Minnesota North and South Dakota. Jury verdict followed by requests for immediate sentence and defense motion for a new trial. judge postponed.
Land Office advertises 50000 acres of free home steads in Eastern Valley County Montana with bargains on city property and near Mower County. Promises prompt attention for buying selling renting or loans and notes a 1424 acre improved farm near Austin offered at a special bargain with exchange options.
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