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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
1
Lot 11 offers ten high quality rugs with full 10 wave tapestry in floral or oriental patterns. Lot 2 features a rare 9x12 prettier selection and an all wool 225 oz. ingrain standard to close. terms indicate prices around 26.50 and a closing sale.
Washington reports persistent attacks on Labor Commissioner Neill by the agriculture committee over allegations against the beef packers. Representative Bowie of Alabama objects to cross examination of a government witness and the hostile display, noting the courtesy shown to Thomas E. Wilson and urging fair treatment.
The text shows Mr. Neill objecting to questions and claiming he was prevented from speaking in his own words. He faced accusations of widespread revolting conditions in large plants and was repeatedly forced onto the defensive by combative examiners during the Neill Reynolds inquiry.
Washington June 8. Messrs Neill and Reynolds who made the recent investment in stock yards conditions called at the White House at night and conferred with the president. They declined to discuss their visit.
June 8 in Washington saw an attack and vocal defense of the president in the house. Mr. Brundige assailed executive department items and White House upkeep as extravagant versus past simplicity, while Mr. Grosvenor defended the appropriation in the name of the American people. The naval appropriation bill moved to conference with conferees named.
The bill extends the act of March 38 1901 to navy and marine corps officers promoted under sections 1506 and 1605 for eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle. The House adjourned after completing twenty five pages of the sundry civil bill.
In Philadelphia on June 8 the American press humorists elected officers. Thomas A. Daly of Philadelphia was chosen president, Robert D. Towne of New York as vice president, and Frank T. Searight of Los Angeles as secretary-treasurer. The next convention is set for Los Angeles in September 1507.
The gunboats Alba Mindanao and Maileno captured at Manila by Admiral Dewey have been sold as junk for 6606 dollars at Olon gapo. The vessels took part in the Battle of Manila Bay.
Sioux City reports from Le Mars describe a mob surrounding the jail to lynch a negro circus employee accused of assaulting a white girl. At 2 a.m. Friday the sheriff said the crowd had withdrawn, and he believed no further attempt would occur.
Anaconda June 8 A North ern Pacific mine near Red Lodge Montana reports one of the worst coal mining accidents in state history. A fire and deadly white damp trapped workers. eight men including rescuers Carey and Bracey died. Rescue teams endured heavy smoke and floods to recover bodies as the blaze was fought.
Wisconsin Secretary of State Walter L. Houser told Judge Donovan he is not guilty after being arraigned on a charge that he offered a $2,000 bribe to Insurance Commissioner Host for a favorable Equitable Life surplus distribution decision. Houser posted a $1,000 personal bond and the preliminary examination was set for June 14.
Columbus June 8 The joint conference ends in total disagreement. Miners vote to uphold the 1903 wage scale and levy 5 percent of wages from all miners at work for striker support. The national organization pledges 20000 dollars weekly in benefits to strikers.
A late night fire swept the old state capitol in Baton Rouge Louisiana endangering the structure as flames consumed much of the eastern half above the first floor before being checked.
Ina Mareiille and his Hungarian wife were walking along the railroad near Ludlow four miles south of Cincinnati when a Cincinnati Southern train struck them at night, killing both instantly.
Burlington Iowa June 8 A C Kennedy of Lee county was nominated for congress by Republicans of the First Iowa district The deadlock ended with the withdrawal of Mr Carpenter of Louisa county
Charles Louis Tucker of Auburndale, convicted of murder in Weston in 1903, will be electrocuted in Charlestown state prison during the week starting June 30. Governor Guild announced there is no commute to life imprisonment.
Washington reports indicate shifts in diplomatic norms suggesting a possible alliance between Russia and Great Britain. Observers note Russia’s waning suspicion of Britain and view it as a precursor to closer relations after the Russo Japanese War ended.
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