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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
1
Rochford Land Co lists several properties with prices and features in Third Ward and nearby areas. Descriptions include modern houses, a large barn, proximity to schools and church, poultry and timber space, and three acres for pasture. Additional listings cover rental cottages, horses, and a $500 secured loan.
Americans visiting a Welsh church were shown around by the incumbent who hoped for a donation. He boasted of the school and invited questions from scholars. A boy replied to an inquiry about George Washington, saying he was a American general and remarkable because he told the truth.
A New Cook in the kitchen earns a puzzled inquiry from the mistress after dinner when the salad arrives with large coarse green leaves. The cook explains she washed it, then reveals she discarded the core, sparking mild curiosity about the lettuce preparation.
In a London Chronicle quote Lady Violet Greville notes a good cry comforts many women. She remarks crying steadies nerves after tea and a story, as readers emerge red eyed, swelling features, and a damp pocket handkerchief, feeling time well spent.
A brief London Opinion dialogue shows a passerby expressing sympathy after a motor accident while an enthusiastic motorist replies that he expects to live through many more. The exchange reflects casual public attitudes toward danger and resilience.
A reflective remark notes the shock of being called old for the first time by an observer, illustrating how perceived aging affects self-image and reaction.
New York January session of the Republican county committee devolved into a stormy affair with cheers and hisses as an attempt to endorse Governor Hughes for the presidential nomination was defeated. A motion to lay the appeal from the chair on the table carried 302 to 222, ending debate with no endorsement reached.
After two sessions the Senate finance committee nears a draft of the Aldrich currency bill set for reporting next week. The proposed currency limit may rise to 590 million dollars with tax on emergency issue kept at six percent. Amendments include expanding bond eligibility to smaller counties and towns, and a possible opposition to railroad bonds.
Des Moines Iowa January 17 A striking case of mystery surrounds the assault on Attorney R H Dash of Stuart Ta by Carl L Clemmons a wealthy resident of Snohomish Washington in the attorney general office and later on the street Dash lies in a hospital with a crushed skull Clemmons is held on bonds awaiting developments The men met by accident in the ante room argued and fought through the corridor to the street where Dash was assaulted again near a doctor's office Clemmons says there was an old grudge Dash confirms this The visitor had recently arrived from the coast and used the name Mrs Harrie I Clemmons as a joke, which he cannot explain.
Judge Hough orders Ot to Kahn of Kahn Loeb Co to answer ICC questions. Harriman declines to answer about Chicago and Alton stock and related holdings citing personal privilege. The cases cover Union Pacific control of multiple lines including Illinois Central and others through stock and bonds.
Chicago January 17 ten hours after the jury retired in the John R Walsh misapplication of funds case no verdict had been reported. Marshalltown Iowa January 17 a shotgun accident killed fourteen year old William Price. his seventeen year old brother Kenry was wounded and died hours later.
A sharp shift in the House during debate on codifying and revising the U S penal laws. Amendments strengthening anti corruption provisions were resisted, and only a few minor changes were adopted as the session closed with few pages disposed and limited verbal edits.
A Lakeside blasting accident injured four men while digging rock for a sewer project. Joseph Chinoci and Gustav Eriekson died from their injuries. P Johnson and Ernest Molen suffered severe injuries. Johnson was the contractor. In Boston, Patrolman John Lynch was fatally shot while pursuing two suspects in a suspected store burglary.
Washington Ian reports the senate calendar was cleared as nearly every bill remained open while members debated revisions to the criminal laws of the United States until adjournment.
New York reports a five day visit by Professor Milyukoff leader of the Constitutional Democrats in the Russian duma ends with a warning cable urging a full report of his remarks in America. A typewritten statement notes Roosevelt did not receive him due to objection by Ambassador Rosen as the steamer sailed.
A blaze in East St Louis damaged the Pendleton Cor grain storehouse near the Mississippi River edge, destroying the Montgomery Elevator and 15 to 20 freight cars. Loss is put at about 150,606 dollars. In Bradford Pennsylvania an electrician, A M Chamberlain, shot his wife and then killed himself.
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