Potpourri of Local Tidbits and Manufacturing News
County Commissioner Tanner works in shirt sleeves during meetings, giving a fighting appearance. Austin’s interest in the U S fleet grows with Sam Elmer aboard U S Kentucky. A letter and ship documents from Trinidad are published in another column. The new post office flag has arrived and is a beauty. Black soot from nearby chimneys delays flag-raising until spring except on birthdays of our presidente.
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Tanner
Austin
U. S
Sam Elmer
U. S. Kentucky
Lettter
Trinidad
Businessmen Plan Large Fourth of July Celebration
The group will meet Tuesday night to discuss a major July Fourth event meant to outshine any in the southeastern state. They see it as a draw for Austin, a strong drawing card for the city.
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Austin
Mask Exchange Scheme Exposed at Local Store
A young man asked for a “more youthful” mask and was told no exchange after a masquerade. He then retrieved his 15 cents from Friday’s purchase, revealing a racket where youths use siblings to reclaim money after the ball. Merchants vow no returns after future events.
Two Men Plead Guilty to Stealing Oats in Austin Township
In Justice Court Justice Fairbanks heard Wm Zachaeras and Lene Lencues plead guilty to stealing oats from Adolph Ott's farm in Austin township. While Ott was away they hauled a load of oats to the city and were paid $785. Ott returned, investigated, and they were fined $5 and costs totaling $9.35 each.
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Wm Zachaeras
Lene Lencues
Justice
Fairbanks
Cate
Adolph Ott
Austin
Otti
Ott
Lemues
Zachaeras
Bar of Justice
Notice for Tribune Mail Subscriptions to Feb 1908
The Minneapolis Tribune invites new and renewal mail subscriptions through Feb 1 1908 for up to two years at the old rate of 3 dollars for daily and 4 dollars for daily and Sunday. After that date the new rates 4 dollars and 6.5 dollars apply. Subscribe now and receive a free state map.
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the Tribune
Congregational Church Welcomes Mr Locker For Evening Meeting
Mr Locker state secretary of the Sunday School Association will remain in Austin tonight for a 7:30 service at the Congregational church. He will deliver an address and a cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.
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Locker
Sunday School Association
Austin
Congregational Church
Vesper Service Planned at Y WCOA Rooms
A vesper service will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o clock in the Y WCOA rooms. Mrs Sorflaten will lead and all women are cordially invited to attend.
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Mre Sorflaten
Miner News Brings Tragedy to Yorkshire Widow
The Yorkshire mine flood claimed a miner and left a widow in distress as a news bearer delivered the grim tale. A resident challenged the messenger, insisting the widow did not live there, and the exchange grew tense with a sharp remark.
Train wreck near Machachi kills twenty in Ecuador
A train wreck near Machachi in Pichincha province kills twenty and injures forty, according to dispatches from Guayaquil dated January 11. The incident occurred close to the village of Machachi and is being investigated by local authorities.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Machachi
Pichincha
Christmas Day Log From U S Fleet Cruise 1907
From the U S Fleet at Trinidad Islands on Christmas Day 1907 the writer recalls departing Hampton Roads Dec 16 aboard the Mayflower for the Golden Gate. The fleet formed a column, saluted the President, and sailed fourteen thousand miles amid ideal weather and steel-gray skies. life aboard spoke of friendly locals, cheap fruit, and a hot tropical climate as the voyage continued toward Rio de Janeiro.
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Trinidad Islands
Hampton Roads
Star and Stripes
Golden Gate
Straits of Magellan
Connecticut
Evane
May Tower
Kentucky
Thomas
San Juan
Trinidad
Rio Janeiro
Witchcraft Beliefs Persist Across Centuries Across Nations
The article notes that belief in witchcraft lingered long after Salem in 1692 with cases across Europe and the world. It cites France, Spain, England, Mexico, Russia, Prussia, Poland, and Austria Hungary showing public burnings, drownings, and trials into the 19th century.
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Salem
America
France
Spain
Nan
England
Mexico
Russia
Prussia
Poland
Austria-Hungary
Hard to Dodge. Atlantic liner chats on duties with the U S
An English passenger aboard an Atlantic liner jokes with an American about duty and inspection. The exchange features the line that the United States expects every man to tag his duty as a playful nod to wartime morale.
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United States
Quote on honesty and poverty from New York Press
A New York Press line notes that many people feel ashamed of poverty rather than pride in honesty, reflecting social attitudes toward wealth and virtue. The concise remark contrasts moral honesty with financial hardship.
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New York Press
Catching an Albatross in 19th Century Manly Sport
A Cornhill Magazine account describes capturing albatrosses at sea with a hollow metal triangle baited by pork. Birds flock as lines pay out, the albatross is lured, restrained, measured, and photographed aboard with care. The process notes wing span under ten feet and body length about three feet six inches, bill over four inches.
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Lfe
Cornhill Magazine
The Strange Case Of Ralph Sutherland In The Catskills
In 1801 a man named Ralph Sutherland died in the Catskills after a sentence that kept him alive for nearly a century. Born 1701 in Leeds he lived in a stone house and endured a grim fate tied to a hangman’s rope. He died alone with the rope still circling his neck.
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Catskills
Ralph Sutherland
Leeds
Sutherland
Catskill
Bar of Justice
Surprised Her in Domestic Dispute Dialogue
Mrs Jaggsby questions the condition of the home last night and asserts she was sober. Jaggsby denies drinking and insists he came home straight, sparking a tense exchange over the evening’s events.
Lips Reveal Emotions In Subtle Facial Speech
A New York Press dialogue explores how eyes can be controlled while the mouth betrays feeling. The professor and the inventor discuss lip tension and tremor as telltale signs, noting the lower lip often reveals emotion more than the upper lip.
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New York Press
Wealthy Lady Fooled by Reused Tea Casket
A Chicago Record Hear story recounts a wealthy American woman in China who was honored with a casket of supposedly exquisite tea. Guests praised the tea as rare and fine, only to discover the casket contained reused leaves, a practical joke on the lady.
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China
Anany
Tess
Ghurgh Church Schedules All Services
Mass times at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Evening service listed for 7:30 p.m. in the parish schedule.
Presbyterian Church Services and Meetings Announced
Corner of St. Paul and Water StreetsBeth Sloane minister residence 128 Maple Street Session meeting at 10:00 Celebration of the Lord's Supper and reception of new members at 10:30 Sunday School Central 12 m Sunday School East 3 pm Popular evening service at 7:30 with sermon The Snow Sermon and a good musical program.
Christ Church Service Times Announced
Rev J H Budiong rector conducts morning prayer and sermon at 10 30 with Sunday school at noon and evening prayer and sermon at 7 20. Both phones listed for contact.
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Christ Church
Budiong
Morning Worship and Sermon at Local Church
Rev. Harry Booth Hazen leads 10 30 morning worship with the sermon The Sure Way to the Dawn of Life. Sunday School supervised by Dr. M O Anderson at 12, Gospel Song service at 7 30 followed by a sermon The Missing the Kingdom. Mrs A W Wright to sing a solo as special number. A welcome to all who wish to worship.
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Harry Booth Hazen
M.O. Anderson
A.W. Wright
First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times
The First Church of Christ Scientist invites all to regular services at 10 30 a m on Sundays with Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m and a Wednesday testimony meeting at 8 00 p m All are welcome to attend any service.
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First Church of Christ Scientist
First Congregational Church Announces Services and Welcoming
Morning worship led by minister F E Knop at 10 30 with Mrs Pooler singing The Penitent by Van De Wette Landsey School at noon Let a large attendance greet the new officers tomorrow Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 Evening service at 7 30 The church is well lighted warmed and ventilated with a pipe organ and cordial welcome to all.
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First Congregational Church
Corner St. Paul and
Mill Streets
F. E. Knop
Pastor J A E Naees Delivers English Services
The sermon topics include The Boy Jesus for morning worship and Ark of God's Covenant our Guide for the evening. Sunday School meets at noon with the Young People's Society at 6 45 PM and a choir provides special music.
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J .A. E. Naees
Jesus
Ark of God’s Covenant
Our Guide
Young People’s Society
Weekly review notes improving trade but weak overall
Bradstreet reports financial affairs show gain in sentiment and easier money, yet trade and industry remain largely quiet. Railway earnings and bank clearings lag year ago. unemployment grows in larger centers. Mild weather limits activity, retailers push discounting, Southern trade dull. after-holiday collections improve only modestly.
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New York
Bradstreet
Bank of Adair Safe Blown Open in Macomb Hold Up
In Macomb Illinois on January 11 a safe at the Bank of Adair was blown with nitroglycerin and seven thousand seven hundred dollars in currency was stolen. The robbers fled on a hand car.
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Macomb, Ill
Bank of
Telegraphic Brevities Fire destroys Sidney business block
A Sidney Nebraska business section was burned, with losses around 100000 dollars. A thirteen year old boy Charles Watson was killed in a runaway accident at Foxhome Minnesota. Tokio reports Baron Takahira named ambassador to the United States succeeding Viscount Aoki. Farmer William Russell near Rosemount Minnesota died by taking strychnine after mental distress.
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Sidney
Neb
Charles Watson
Foxhome
Minn
Tokio
Baron Takahira
United States
Viscount Aoki
William Russell
Rosemount
Market Quotations Wheat Prices in Minneapolis Market
Minneapolis wheat prices listed for May and July futures with bid and asked ranges. On track No 1 hard and Northern grades quoted with varying price points and grade distinctions across several categories.
Cattle and hog prices in St Paul market report
St Paul market notes show cattle ranges from good to choice steers 5.50 to 5.75, beef cows and heifers 3.00 to 3.75, veals 3.75 to 6.00. Hogs quoted at 4.26 to 4.32, sheep wethers 4.75 to 5.25, and good to choice lambs 6.50 to 6.85.
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St. Paul
Wheat and flax price update for Duluth futures
In Duluth on January 10 traders reported futures for wheat and flax. No 1 hard wheat at 1.11 and 1.13 for May and July, No 1 Northern nearby at 1.10 and 1.09 in store, No 2 Northern at 1.07 and 1.06 in store. Flax prices to arrive and on track quoted at 1.181% May 1.22% July 1.2354.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Duluth
First Meeting of McClellan and Lee in Mexico
In Mexico during the war with that country General George B McClellan and General Robert E Lee first met. Lee sharply ordered McClellan to his quarters after a disputed exchange, then later apologized in a courteous gesture that left McClellan admiring the superior officer. Chicago News reported the incident.
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George B. Mclellan
Robert Kk. Lee
Mexico
McClellan
Lee
Winfield Scott
General Scott
Chicago News
Nagur and the Fiddle Folktale from Dublin
A short Fryer Fred tale recalls Frederick Douglass in Dublin seeking a fiddle. He tests a violin for five shillings by playing Rocky Road to Dublin and The Irish Washerwoman, delighting a dealer’s wife who dances along. The dealer exclaims no sale now.
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Nagur
Frederick Douglass
Dublin
Deaser
Frederick
The Terrible Eyes of Cass Paralyze All
A vivid vignette recalls Senator Cass and his famed eyes that could paralyze a man with a glance. A Washington hotel incident in which a stranger misreads Cass’s stare ends with fear and retreat, illustrating how the Michigan senator’s formidable glare controlled interactions.
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Cass
Webster
New Hampshire
Aberties
Th National Hotel
Washington
Wali
Michigan
Knocked Off the Gilt in a Crowded City Flat
A dialogue overheard in a New York setting features two women debating rooms and furnishings. A man interjects about the drawing room described as a five room flat, while remarks on crowded spaces and a grand piano reveal tensions over living arrangements and neighborly talk.
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Andertone
New York
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