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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1905
Page
4
A large building on Milwaukee Street was completely leveled by fire. Businesses along the street suffered extensive damage though no deaths or serious injuries are reported. Fire crews fought the blaze but the structure was ruined.
Milwaukee reports the exposition building on a city block burned completely to ashes in the evening blaze. Over 1,500 people inside escaped unharmed as curtains and canvases fed the flames. losses reach 300000 with 75000 insured. The fire started from an electric wire, threatening nearby structures. The 26 year old venue had hosted Prince Henry of Prussia visits and many national gatherings.
Milwaukee reports violent wind storms with lightning and heavy rain across the state. Curtiss near Abbotsford suffered partial destruction while Janesville records about $50,000 in damages. Cattle were struck, bridges washed away, and rail traffic halted for hours.
A severe thunderstorm struck Chicago causing three churches to be hit by lightning. Unity church in Oak Park and Sacramento Avenue Methodist Episcopal church were destroyed, while North Englewood Congregational church was struck but saved. Estimated total losses reach 20000 dollars with no casualties.
A fierce storm swept Belle Plaine Minnesota around 9 p m causing widespread damage to most buildings. Early estimates put losses high though official totals were not yet available. The event left many structures in ruins and prompted emergency responses across the city.
Robert T. Lincoln of Chicago said he would not accept the office of chairman of the board of directors of the Equitable Life Assurance Society under any circumstances. The statement was made in response to a question about a potential offer.
In Louisville Mississippi on June 5 a mob of about forty masked men hanged Essie Bostic who was being escorted by officers to Jackson for safety after an alleged attempt to enter Mrs Sarah Gordon’s room.
A heavy thunderstorm caused considerable damage in the Twin Cities Sunday night. Notable deaths included Peter L. Kimberly a mining figure in U S and Canada who died in Chicago from apoplexy and William L. Ewing former St. Louis mayor who died at his Vincennes Indiana home leaving a large estate to his wife and son.
In the American League games reported, Chicago lost to Pittsburg 2 to 8 and 4 to 5 in two games. St Louis beat Cincinnati 9 to 0 and 2 to 1 in the second game. Other results include Milwaukee 0 over Minneapolis 8, Kansas City 9 over St Paul 3, Columbus 8 over Indianapolis 5, and Louisville 18 over Toledo 7. Detroit fell 0 to 9 in St Louis. Cleveland won 4 to 2 in sixteen innings.
Minneapolis report shows July wheat at 1.15 and September at 1.854s 85 cents. On track prices list No. 1 hard at 1.16 and No. 1 Northern at 1.15, No. 2 Northern at 1.095 cents.
Wheat prices listed with arrival and on track futures for No. 1 Northern at 1.15 and related contracts. Flax futures show arrival and on track around 1.49 for July and 1.30 to 1.28 for September to October.
St Paul market notes show cattle ranging from good to choice steers 5.50 to 6.00 per cwt and cows and heifers 3.75 to 4.75. hogs from 5.05 to 5.80. sheep yearlings 4.50 to 6.50 and native lambs 5.00 to 5.85.
Cattle Good to prime steers quoted at 6.50 to 6.40, poor to medium 4.00 to 8.40, stockers and feeders 2.75 to 5.00, cows and heifers 2.60 to 5.10, calves 3.00 to 7.00. Hogs Mixed and butcher 5.15 to 5.37, good to choice heavy 5.30 to 5.37, light 5.20 to 8.87. Sheep Good to choice wethers 4.75 to 5.00, Western sheep 4.90 to 7.00, native lambs 4.60 to 6.25, Western lambs 6.00 to 7.00.
Wheat futures show July at 99 1/2 cents, Sept at 82 1/2, Dec at 81 1/2. Corn bids July 49 1/2, Sept 48 3/4, Dec 46 1/2, May 46 1/2. Oats June 30 1/2, July 30, Sept 28 3/4, Dec 29 1/2, May 30. Pork July 12 dollars 60 cents, Sept 12 87 4. Cash flax Northwestern 1.47, Southwestern 1.50. Butter Creameries 19 20 cents, dairies 16 19 1/2. Eggs 18 1/2 to 14 1/2 cents. Poultry Turkeys 14 15, chickens 12 1/2 cents, springs per dozen 2.00 to 6.50.
A Sunday picnic near Lee City Wolfe County Kentucky ends in a gunfight leaving Henry Freeman of Jackson and Dillard Gibbard of Lee City dead. Andrew Wilson and Harlan Dicks are mortally wounded and John Alien James Dicks and Letcher Davis are seriously injured. The altercation stemmed from a long running dispute between Wilson and Dicks at a blind tiger saloon run by a local Black man.
In St Paul on June 5 Adolph Klein aged seventeen of 1065 Edmund street drowned after a boat capsized during a fishing trip on Lake Johanna at 10 a.m. His brothers Albert and Edward Klein and brother in law Joseph Homen of 5382 Aurora avenue were rescued by W. M. Perry.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat piece notes barbers find combing a customer’s hair to the client’s liking highly challenging. It cites frequent dissatisfaction unless the barber earns extraordinary confidence and highlights how small changes in parting or styling alter a man's appearance.
In Sir Henry Hawkins' Reminiscences a Danish boarhound follows Mrs Harlstone from a library. It cups her dress with its mouth to guide her to the lawn and garden, then releases the narrator after a calm, playful display and a wagging tail.
The article chronicles the shift of art influence from Rome to Paris, noting Rome's decline as the sole art hub while Paris attracts artists and ideas. It describes Paris as the new center, with Rome still hosting the annual Rome prize winners who study at the Villa Medici in Italy.
In a winter of 1852 Sacramento lay swampy as drainage ditches were dug. John A. Sutter, famed for gold on his land, reportedly refused to abandon a intoxicated friend who fell into a newly dug canal, saying he would go down to sit with him.
Orison Marden argues in Success Magazine that daily effort depends on bringing your whole self to work. Lapses in health or habits drain talent, dull enthusiasm, and ruin performance across any task from teaching to painting. Maintain high physical and mental standards to sustain honest, high quality labor.
The Houston Post notes a playful line about granting attention while Jack travels in Europe. The remark centers on Cholly and Jack with a light, joking tone about permissions during travel.
The quote notes that pride can hide under humility and that idleness is masked by bustle and haste. It attributes the idea to Johnson and comments on perception versus action in daily life.
Advertises Foley's Kidney Cure as a kidney tonic to cleanse and strengthen kidneys. Claims to relieve heart, stomach, and liver troubles caused by kidney weakness and promises rapid improvement after use. Includes a test: 24 hour urine assessment to detect kidney disease.
A guest, unsure and unfazed, admits he cannot locate his room alone. The clerk assigns him a bell boy and the tenth escort to one of twenty fifth floor rooms, while staff marvel at his odd navigation in the unfamiliar hotel.
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