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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
4
Jackson Kentucky June 8 Gunsmoke and bloodhounds haunt Breathitt County as a posse hunts bushwhackers who shot former Sheriff Ed Callahan as he opened his store. His son Wilson narrowly escaped when rifle fire ripped near him at the stable. The former sheriff is dying.
Louise Arbogast appeared in district court with Attorney William D. Mitchell for arraignment on murder in the first degree in the May 13 killing of her father Louis Arbogast a West Seventh street butcher. The court ordered a later examination of her mental condition at the defense and county attorney's convenience. Her demeanor suggested she did not appear insane at this time.
The article notes a woman indicted on the same charge as her daughter and describes her confinement at home due to burns suffered while attempting to extinguish flames that were consuming her husband’s bed. The punishment warrants arraignments for several weeks.
Mollie Ridge was seized from a West Pike Township house by fifteen men, tarred and feathered, then cast into Pike Run. H. O. Wright was also stripped and beaten before being dumped into the same stream. No arrests. authorities investigate. The attack followed repeated warnings to leave the area.
The Patrick Calhoun trial's twenty second week opened with a focus on corroborative or contradictory evidence. Prosecution witness Samuel F. Scott testified he was urged by United Railroads employees to produce evidence favorable to the defense and faced severe cross examination. Ray Schindler, linked to raids on UR offices, also endured cross examination amid allegations of stolen documents found at the office.
A lightning strike at Kingston Jamaica railway stores exploded an estimated 2000 to 3000 pounds of dynamite. One man was killed and another seriously injured as a large block of stores was damaged and the blast caused wide citywide alarm.
Fire damaged the hardware warehouse of B. J F Avery & Sons plow factory in Louisville Kentucky. The city fire department contained the blaze and kept losses to about 75000 dollars.
A fierce northeast wind swept through Presque Isle Maine on June 8 igniting multiple fires. About 100 dwellings the Congregational church the Masonic hall and several other structures were destroyed. The Canadian Pacific station and two potato storehouses burned. Loss estimated at 300000 with insurance not exceeding 156000. Over 1000 people homeless. No fatalities reported. Population nearly 5000. Center of potato district in Aroostook County. Town valuation around 2000000.
New York reports Lena Shoemaker nineteen of Kingston New York died on her first visit to the city and first ride in an elevator when her head was crushed between the elevator floor and the sixth floor of the Flatiron building. The party chaperoned by Charles M Hall daughter of Judge Alton B Parker included nine other girls. The elevator boy faced a homicide charge.
The central province portion is ablaze with fires sweeping thousands of acres of timber. Heavy rains are needed to avert further destruction. Fires covering over 100 square miles in western New Brunswick last week are now largely under control and the outlook is more hopeful than before.
Springfield Alabama June 8 The plant of the Decatur Cereal company at Decatur Illinois the largest corn mill in the world has been destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at 654000 John Sheehy a fireman was killed by falling timbers.
Eminent doctors at the American Academy of Medicine closing meeting advocate contract practice to ensure timely medical care for wage earners. The plan envisions small monthly payments to contract physicians who attend illness without extra charge and protect doctors from unpaid bills. Proponents claim it secures steady care and shields doctors from losses.
The passage notes Pr. Douglas advocating the use of harmless sedatives to ease a morphine victim until the craving for the drug subsides. It presents a medical ethics angle on treatment approaches.
A large party of Grand Forks and North Dakota business leaders arrived in Winnipeg by river steamer, a first trip from Grand Forks in 28 years, to argue Congress for Red River improvements. Canada has spent 2.6 million pounds in three years to build locks, raise river levels and enable navigation from Fargo and Grand Forks to Lake Winnipeg, about 500 miles.
Cobalt Ontario reports Saturday and Sunday wildfires sweeping the Gillies limit with additional blazes along the Montreal River and Gow Ganda area causing widespread unease among residents and authorities.
General Frederick Funston the Fort Leavenworth commandant woke to a burglar emerging from a closet. He seized a revolver fired three shots as the intruder fled. The burglar escaped and Funston was unharmed.
A cloudburst system in southern Iowa caused heavy property damage and train disruptions on the Great Western line from St. Joseph to Des Moines. Nearly sixteen miles of track washed out at Sharon, with Ringgold county reporting flood losses to crops and livestock. All streams are higher than during the 1888 flood, ruining thousands of acres of growing corn.
An advertisement extols cement as lasting, low maintenance material for posts, houses, troughs, cisterns, and more, inviting customers to test its superiority and offering custom fabrication. The notice also seeks a second hand gun piper, inch, with no requirement for sound condition.
Seven inches of rain at Hebron and four inches at Pleasantdale caused floods and serious damage. At Pleasantdale 200 feet of Burlington track was under six feet of water and trains stalled ten hours. Two washouts on the McCook division left a Burlington freight engine and four cars in the ditch. No injuries reported though crops were washed out.
Eleven bodies recovered from Lake Pontchartrain after the collapse of a small pleasure craft carrying excursionists to board the steamer Margaret at Mandeville. All victims are New Orleans residents. A rigid inquiry is opened by St. Tammany parish authorities as searchers continue in the lake.
June rains swell streams around Salt Lake City causing extensive damage. Flood waters have reached 80 0009 dollars with the Jordan River forcing western residents from their homes. Oregon Short Line yards and the new depot area are flooded as waters remain uncontrolled.
Cheyenne June 8. Floods and waterspouts in Wyoming have damaged property worth over $50 and threaten destruction of the Pathfinder irrigation dam project.
Eight year old Leta Williamson lost her life trying to rescue her infant sister during a home fire in Indianapolis. Firemen saved the baby and another sister. The girl collapsed in a policeman's arms after forcing her way through smoke to reach her sibling.
An automobile carrying Mr and Mrs Badger of New York and two others fell over an embankment on the Schwamendingen Zurich road. Mrs Badger sustained spinal injuries and a broken collarbone and was taken to a hospital. The other two occupants escaped with minor injuries.
The quadriennial conclave of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen convened in Minneapolis with about 600 visitors. It drew 159 delegates from over 100,000 members across 25 states and Manitoba.
Fire destroyed Mundy Lumber Company wills in Three Valleys on June 8 causing an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. Local authorities investigated the cause as a house fire with investigators reviewing building records and safety compliance.
Quote from the Washington Star describes a peaceful citizen preferring personal opinion over a jury trial to convince the public of a right. The exchange questions truth, veracity, and the risk of juries accepting stories.
A humorous London Mall exchange centers on a hotel keeper demanding advance payment and a guest defending luggage as security. The quip shifts to a wry remark about luggage being “emotional” and “easily moved” as a playful bit of banter.
In a etiquette dialogue from Lippincott's a caller asks about light mourning. Mrs. Baker explains it allows attending daytime events at home but bans evening performances, reflecting period customs and dress rules. The exchange names Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Smith, with Bobbie asking clarification.
National League results include Cincinnati 6 over Boston 1, St Louis 2 over Brooklyn 0, Pittsburgh 4 over Philadelphia 3. American League games show New York 5 over Detroit 1, Boston 6 over St Louis 4, Washington 0 over Chicago 8, Philadelphia 1 over Cleveland 3. American Association highlights Toledo 0 over St Paul 3, Columbus 5 over Milwaukee 2, Louisville 4 over Kansas City 0, Indianapolis 0 over Minneapolis 1. Western League games had Wichita 6 over Topeka 7, Omaha 11 over Lincoln 8 in seven innings due to rain. Three League matches Peoria 3 over Davenport 0, Decatur 0 over Rock Island 2, Bloomington 4 over Cedar Rapids 9, Springfield 5 over Dubuque 4 in ten innings.
Poultry prices show turkeys at 14 cents, chickens 13 1/2 to 13 3/4 cents, and springs 20 to 32 cents. Butter ranges from 24 to 26 cents for creamery and dairy grades at 20 to 24 cents. Eggs quoted at 19 1/4 cents.
Minneapolis grain prices list July wheat at 1.30 and September at 1.11 with December at 1.08. On track No 1 hard markets show 1.835 1.35 percent, No 1 Northern 1.3876 1.34 percent, No 2 Northern 1.31 1.32 percent.
Duluth report lists wheat on track with No. 1 hard at 1.841 1/4 dollars, No. 1 Northern 1.3825, No. 2 Northern 1.305 and futures for July 1.304 1/4 Sept 1.12. Flax on track with prices 1.78 for arrival, July 1.77, Sept 1.51 3/4, Oct 1.44.
Cattle Good to choice steers bring 5.00 to 6.50 while fair to good 4.50 to 5.00. Cows and heifers range 3.00 to 4.00. Hogs 7.00 to 7.50. Sheep show wethers around 4.00 to 6.00, yearlings 6.75 to 7.00, lambs 7.25 to 7.75.
Chicago June 7 reports bi market quotes for cattle and hogs with mixed grades. Texas steers Western steers stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves and hogs across light mixed heavy rough good to choice with pigs and sheep native yearlings and lambs listed alongside price ranges.
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