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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
4
W W D Andrew operates as agent for The Cable Company selling pianos and the Iner Player Piano in Minnesota. The notice highlights dealership affiliation and product line with emphasis on authorized representation.
Rochford Land Co proprietors John H. Rochford and Peter Capretz offer 640 acres of A No 1 farming land for sale or trade in South Dakota. 280 acres of standing grass for sale in 20 40 60 or 100 acre pieces. A six room cottage for sale at a bargain in 1st ward. For sale or rent a seven room house near Kenwood Ave. Wanted 20 carpenters to work daily. A modern house on St Paul St for sale cheap. A good lot on River 51 to be sold regardless of value. Two lots on Kenwood Ave offered with 100 down balance to purchaser. Six room cottage in west town also for sale.
In Lincoln a Bryan statement urges that all large individual campaign donations be disclosed before the election. He notes Taft’s position against corporate gifts and cites visitors including Mayor James Dahlman, Frank Monett, and E H Moore. Monett plans to back Bryan in Ohio, promising speeches and anti trust aims.
In New Jersey a murdered Mrs Otelia Eberhard was found on Coalberg railroad tracks with bullet wounds split by a passing train. Her daughter was shot three times and a nephew August Eberhard is being hunted amid claims of a planned marriage and a Rochelle park outing. The daughter says $2200 in US currency vanished, while German notes remain.
The International balloon race in St Paul concludes with Chicago piloted by Colonel Charles A. Coey winning aboard the Ghisago. America of St Paul places second, United States of Minneapolis third, Pommern fourth, and Baby King Edward fifth. Pommern endures 16 hours 15 minutes. Chicago flies 17 hours 20 minutes for 85 miles.
London reports say the United Kingdom has widened its lead in Olympic wins, overtaking the United States in track and field. Commissioner James F. Sullivan says Americans will fight on to win, citing climate and heat draw problems as handicaps affecting athletes like Sheppard Halstead Brownow and Ramey while disputing the drawing method used by officials. The U S expects strong showings in sprints hurdles and jumps this week.
In Mexico City on July 20 a rising anti foreign mood fuels a bitter press clash. La Patria champions "Mexico for the Mexicans" and labels Americans as Yartikees while opposing foreign access to mining and foreign-owned companies.
Advertises 400 acres near Duluth at 15 per acre with trade options for residence, stock, or merchandise. Adds 320 acres far from Duluth at 20 per acre, timber on site, trade for city property or Mower County farm. Includes 80 acre St Louis County land at 12.50 per acre trade for residence or equity. Promotes tornado insurance and cautions on policy limits while offering farm property insurance guidance.
A Hague dispatch to the Daily Telegraph condemns the Dutch government for inaction toward President Castro’s curtailment of Curacao trade, noting despairing complaints from Curacao and calls to defend the Dutch flag's honor.
Louis Larson a 35 year old laborer shot himself at 4222 Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on July 20. Despondency over unemployment is listed as the cause. A large caliber rifle was used and the bullet entered his head, causing instant death.
Floods on the Galician estate of Archduke Stephen wash away the village of Juszeyna. Twenty-two people are reported drowned in the disaster as rescuers search the ruin.
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