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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
4
Manager Hawkins offers five cent admission at Electric Theatre in Music Hall Austin. Latest moving pictures arrive twice weekly with weekly program changes on Mondays and Thursdays. Imported titles from France and other markets headline the double weekly arrivals.
Music Hall in Austin is described as the coolest hall with excellent ventilation, comfortable seating, and conveniences that prioritize patron safety and comfort.
A sales flyer promotes a five cent price for a new show at the Music Hall, formerly the Gem Theatre, promising first class, up to date performances. It guarantees satisfaction with a refund at the box office if not pleased.
The Independence party, at its first national convention in Chicago on July 29, nominated Thomas L. Histon of Massachusetts for president and John Temple Graves of Georgia for vice president for second place. A Bryan bid sparked disruption as J I Shepard of Fort Scott attempted to place Bryan's name before the delegates, but was ruled out of order.
Delegates, guarded by sergeants at arms, nominate Mr. Hisgen on the third ballot with How ard and Graves as leading rivals. Graves wins unanimously as others withdraw. The platform calls for direct nomination by people, referendum, recall, anti corruption, limits on injunctions, and juries in contempt cases. It urges rail and utility regulation, child labor bans, prison goods, a federal department of labor, a central bank, tariff reform, interstate commerce court, postal savings banks, and Asiatic exclusion to protect American workers. It also supports a larger navy and government ownership of utilities.
Advocates push for a broad program including a popular election of U.S. senators and a graduated income tax as key reforms. Supporters argue such changes would curb corruption and ensure broader fiscal fairness while promoting national infrastructure.
In Pocatello Idaho a private hospital and Dr A Alquire’s residence and nearby Gordon home were leveled by a laboratory blast. Dr Alquire badly burned and two others slightly injured while Gordon and family were rescued with head and hand burns. The blast threw building walls twelve feet. motive unknown amid alleged threats received by Dr Alquire.
President Davila of Honduras cancels exequaturs of consuls at Ceiba after their intervention for noncombatants. American Consul Drew Linard reports facts to the State Department as tensions rise following a failed Ceiba revolt. The gunboat Marietta remains at Puerto Cortez pending orders.
In Ely Nevada on July 29 a group including Tex Rickard pledged thirty thousand dollars to back a Johnson versus Burns heavyweight title bout to be held in Ely on Thanksgiving day. The Gans Nelson match was abandoned as the meeting favored the Johnson Burns showdown to draw a larger crowd.
The Prince of Wales left aboard the battleship Indomitable after a week of ceremonies. Crowds cheered as troops lined streets and a farewell salute echoed from the international fleet. A state dinner aboard the Exmouth marked the final official function with Vice President Fairbanks and U.S. officers in attendance.
New Brunswick New Jersey July 29 Archie Herron a former blacksmith was convicted of first degree murder for shooting Rev Prickett on July 15 He was sentenced to be electrocuted in Trenton on September 7 The verdict came after a forty five minute jury deliberation Herrons defense admitted the crime and insanity was raised Herron testified but refused to speak His motive was revenge against the minister who had jailed him previously for drunkenness and disorderly conduct
Kingston report states Mrs. F. F. Bailey of Brooklyn and Mrs. A. B. Downs of Norwalk Connecticut were drowned when their row boat capsized on Lake Minnewaska on July 24.
Toledo 5 Milwaukee 1 Indianapolis 9 St Paul 1 Louisville 2 Minneapolis 1 Columbus 2 Kansas City 1 ten innings Cleveland 5 Boston 3 Chicago 6 Philadelphia 2 St Louis 2 Washington 1 sixteen innings Boston 2 Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 2 Chicago 4 New York 2 Pittsburg 2 sixteen innings called at dark Philadelphia 1 St Louis 3 eleven innings second game Philadelphia 1 St Louis 3.
Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte will lead a two day conference with Justice Department officials in Lenox to map next moves in the Standard Oil Company of Indiana case. Frank B. Kellogg of Minnesota will join on arrival to review the case, with no action anticipated at the initial meeting.
Wheat prices listed for July and September futures with on track and grade quotes for No 1 hard No 1 Northern No 2 Northern and No 3 Northern. Day’s figures show July $1.11 September 97% ec and various grade ranges from $1.13 to $1.05 1.08.
Cattle ranges report shows good to choice steers 6.00 to 6.75, fair to good 5.00 to 5.75, cows and heifers 4.90 to 5.00, veals 3.75 to 5.50. Hogs 85.00 to 6.40. Sheep wethers 4.00 to 4.35, yearlings 4.25 to 4.76, spring lambs 5.75 to 6.60.
Wheat values shown for arrival on track with No 1 hard at 1.17 and No 1 Northern at 1.164, No 2 Northern 1.1214, July 1.16, Sept 96. Flax quotes also on track with July 1.2442, Sept 1.23, Oct 1.22, Nov 1.21144, Dec 1.20.
Wheat values show July at 8953c and Sept at 91c with Dec at 91c. Corn lists July 75c, Sept 73½c, Dec 80c. Oats note July 52c and Sept 434c with Dec 481c. Pork ranges July 15.40, Sept 15.02, Oct 15.60. Butter quotes Creameries 18 21c and dairies 17 20c. Eggs and poultry show minor quotes with turkeys 14c and chicks lic.
Ernest Jacobson, an employee with the Holder trained animal show now touring with the Kline carnival in Faribault Minnesota, was electrocuted while placing a guy wire. The cross contact with a live light wire caused instant death.
Emil Jacobs and his wife aged sixty eight and sixty five were found dead in their bed by neighbors in Fort Wayne Indiana. The coroner cites heart failure for Mr Jacobs and believes Mrs Jacobs died of shock from her partner's death.
Chicago cattle values show Reeves at 3.90 7.80, Texans 3.60 5.25, Western cattle 3.80 5.80, stockers and feeders 2.50 4.45, cows and heifers 1.65 5.80, calves 5.75 7.25. Hog prices list Light 5.80 6.50, mixed 5.95 6.60, heavy 5.90 6.65, rough 5.90 6.15, good to choice heavy 6.15 6.65, pigs 5.15 5.95. Sheep 2.60 4.60, yearlings 4.50 5.10, lambs 4.50 6.50.
E. H. Smith Land & Loan Co offers 400 acres near Duluth at 15 per acre with trade options, 320 acres near a station at 10 per acre, 80 acres in St. Louis County at 12.50 per acre, plus timber value. Promotes liberal tornado insurance, two thirds of a cent daily for 2000 coverage, and farm property insurance. Also markets timber land in Carlton County, six quarter sections near Dickinson North Dakota, and Austin/Mower County trade possibilities with loans and gilt-edged mortgages available.
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