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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald establishes its 1891 origin and official city status in Austin Minnesota. The document lists editors Gertrude Ellis Skinner and associates, with subscription rates and publication schedule details.
Chicago June 17 The credentials committee of the Republican national convention met all night and seated delegations across Texas in line with Taft support. A minority will issue a dissent. Lodge named permanent chairman and addressed the convention as resolutions committee foresees no report today.
One of the best Austin High School Alumni Association meetings was held Tuesday at Elks Hall with over a hundred attendees. Thaddeus Thompson opened the session, reports were approved, and a program featuring vocal solos, readings, and toasts highlighted the evening. New officers were elected including Chester Johnson as president and Ida Smith Decker as vice president, with dancing and music by Mr. and Mrs. Tichy concluding the festivities. Found glasses and local guests noted in brief items.
In district court the Corneveaux Rodgers land agency suit reached a sealed verdict Tuesday night. At 9 am today the verdict opened. the jury found for Rodgers. Trial began Thursday at 4 pm June 11 with extensive testimony from Jack Bell Mike Bell and George Corneveaux about land deals and commissions. The judge later directed the jury.
Wilmer J. Campbell of Otranto sues Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul rail road for 15000 alleging a collision on a train caused a seat impact that fractured a rib and left permanent back injuries. Attorneys French and Carlson, with Dunn absent due to a family death, defend with Catherwood and Webber. Jury named: Norby, Anderson, Kemmer, Hayes, Freund, Larson, Woodson, Dorr, Garey, Kirkland, Anderson, Keefer.
Fred Collin, known in city circles, hauled a race horse to North Dakota after loading it Tuesday afternoon. He borrowed Feeney Bros. rig for articles at the fairgrounds, returned with a broken leg and a surly mood from alcohol. He refused damages, was arrested after a warrant sworn by Justice Fairbanks, and officers pursued him with shots fired in the air. Collin fled but fell, was captured, jailed, and fined ten dollars plus costs in county court.
Minneapolis dispatch reports James Flood a sixteen year old who shot Arthur P. Camden and is confined in county jail asks to return to Austin Minnesota. He remains mostly rational in talk yet clings to feminine disguise and asks for gowns and wig while hoping car fare will buy release. He grows morose and questions law while believing money could secure his release.
For Sale houses on water bridge railway St Paul streets and Oakland avenue plus town lots and farms near Austin and in the northern part of the state. Call and see me. G Sorflatten Office 228 N Main St.
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