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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
4
A mixed set of verses including a spoof on Teddy and Gott and a brief local update. The farmer seeks warmer weather and more rain for crops while a cow ties on a proposed post office site raises property questions. Adams plans a July Fourth celebration with $400 raised as the village promotes the holiday.
The C. G. W. railroad outlines improvements including relaying the St. Paul to Omaha line with 75 pound steel to enable faster trains. They also consider adding a Pullman service to reach Chicago at 8:30 each morning.
Berlin reports Rudolph Francke has filed a $10,000 lawsuit against Commander Robert E. Peary. Francke, linked with Dr. Frederick A. Cook in Arctic exploration, claims half the value of furs and walrus bought from natives should be shared per agreement with Cook, with the other half split between them.
In the American Association Toledo defeated Minneapolis 1 to 0 while St Paul beat Indianapolis 3 to 1 Kansas City topped Louisville 5 to 3. In the National League Pittsburg won 7 to 6 over Boston Cincinnati 7 to 6 over Brooklyn New York 5 over St Louis 4 Chicago 5 over Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3 Boston 0 Washington 7 over Detroit 1 Philadelphia 4 over Cleveland 4 with nine innings completed.
Adolph Larstead, a local contractor, was shot in the right arm and knocked unconscious while walking home from the Virginia mine. A robber relieved him of 600 dollars in cash. 200 dollars in bank notes remained. A second bullet narrowly missed, and a heavy blow left him unconscious before dawn. He cannot identify the assailant due to darkness.
Washington June 10 Conferees start work on the railroad bill with secrecy and no premature details. Progressives fear the process while President Taft is kept informed but asked not to disclose changes. Mr Mann vows to craft the best possible bill and resist Senate changes. The conferees are expected to drop the stock and bond provision despite the president’s request to keep it.
Sioux City June 10 The latest sensation is a bulletin from Egan headquarters conceding Governor Vessey’s renomination by a margin over Egan of more than 1300. Stalwarts also claim re nomination for Congressmen Martin and Burke and for State Treasurer Johnson. Official counts awaited for full state ticket results.
Minneapolis June 10 grain prices show July wheat at 1.05 and Sept futures at 92. Dec contracts mark 96. Market on track lists No. 1 hard at 1.09, No. 1 Northern 1.06, No. 2 Northern 1.04, and No. 3 Northern 1.02 to 1.04 as reported.
In Duluth on June 9 the market shows on track arrivals for wheat with No 1 hard at 1.07 and No 1 Northern at 1.07, No 2 Northern 1.05, July 1.05 and Sept 93. Flax on track with July 1.95, Sept 1.68 and Oct 1.58 caps.
St Paul market notes cattle ranged good to choice steers $6.50 to $7.50 and fair to good $5.25 to $6.50 cows and heifers $5.00 to $6.50. heifers and yeals $5.50 to $7.25. Hogs fetched $9.30 to $9.45. Sheep sold wethers $5.50 to $6.00, yearlings $6.60 to $7.00, spring lambs $7.50 to $9.25.
Chicago market totals list Wheat July 95?4c Sept 91%c Dec 91%c Corn July 59 4% 59%c Sept 60c Dec 67%c Oats July 57%c Sept 35%c Dec 36 14c Pork July 22.60 Sept 21.92 Dairy pot pourri 24% 9% Eggs 154% 18%c Poultry Turkeys 15c chicks 16c
Chicago market prices list cattle Reeves Texas steers Western steers stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves and hogs by class with price ranges. Sheep native yearlings lambs display varying values. The data shows mixed grades and weights across cattle hog and sheep categories.
Sought in 1900s testimonials from Mrs Auguste Vespermann of De forest Wisconsin and Mrs Lily Peyroux of New Orleans Louisiana claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured longstanding female troubles and spared them operations. The ad cites decades of success and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
In a legal ruling the former Countess of Yarmouth Alice Thaw regains a portion of her late husband’s estate, restoring her dower interest as part of settlement terms. The decision confirms her status and entitlement under prior arrangements and estate law.
A deed recorded in Pittsburg returns the dower to Alice Thaw sister of Harry Thaw and former Countess of Yarmouth. The marriage dower from the 1903 wedding to the Earl of Yarmouth involved properties with an annual income of $500000.
A schoolboy essay describes cat types with playful terms such as Mal tease cats for prankish kittens Persian cats for queer purrs Angorine cats for bad tempers Magnificat for a fine cat and Feline cats for deep feeling. The piece appears in Exchange as a light review of feline quirks.
Des Moines reports semi official returns from every county show progressives and standpatters each claiming the convention on August 3. Frank D. Jackson says standpatters lead by at least 150 delegates while Garst Dolliver Cummins managers predict a 100 lead for progressives. The convention has 1388 delegates with 692 needed to win. progressives claim about 650 and expect up to 800. Governor Carroll’s majority is put near 4000.
Fire completely destroyed the Oliver Iron Mining company warehouse in Taconite Minnesota. The building was new and fully stocked, five days after completion. Loss is estimated at $30000 with unknown origin.
The WinnespolI district Swedish M. E. church convention gathers in Kandiyoh, Widmar area, June 15 to 19 with several new prominent church figures set to address attendees.
The Radisson on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis offers 60 to 100 room classes with prices from 1.50 to 6.50 for single rooms and up to 5.50 for twins, many with baths and toilets. Guests may reserve three days ahead to avoid waiting lists. an expansion will add 100 rooms. The hotel operates on a European plan with first class restaurant service and is fireproof.
A child misheard a ministerial hymn choice as Howl Brothers Howl and told the organist the selection was Yell Brothers Yell. The remark drew light amusement during the service as parishioners reflected on the misinterpretation.
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