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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
Cleveland June 26 Representative James Sherman shows rapid recovery from illness and doctors dismiss immediate operation. He is near recovery with no reason for anxiety. he passed a comfortable day and made great progress in the morning. Mrs Sherman stayed with him as secretary Devendorf returned to Utica.
The United States notes no immediate plan for further trouble in Venezuela after the recall of Jacob Sleeper and Lt. Ruggles of the Caracas legation. Dozens of consular officers remain in Venezuelan states to protect American citizens, with no intent to withdraw. Observers cite Colombia’s revolutionary presence and possible filibuster plans near Maracaibo, while U.S. ships in the Caribbean and canal zone stand ready to defend American interests if needed.
Ida Grove Iowa June 26 While temporarily insane Mrs August P Johnson drowned her four children in the cistern at their farm home a half mile south of town The eldest was about six years old The mother tried to drown herself but was rescued by neighbors
Aix La Chapelle June 26. George Hackenschmidt the ex-champion wrestler, whose death had been reported, is alive and apparently well. He has recovered from a knee operation and was seen at his hotel where he has stayed the past week. He said the minor operation was entirely successful and his condition was excellent.
Lincoln Neb June 26 W J Bryan was asked to verify reports he would oppose Governor Johnson of Minnesota as a running mate. Bryan said he would not discuss the vice presidential situation and that if he has anything to say he will tell the public directly.
The text advocates an injunction against a putative father, supports road and waterway improvement legislation, condemns freight rates as discriminatory to Iowans, and seeks expanded powers for the state railway commission. It calls for enforcing Iowa statutes against trusts, criticizes the state board of health, pushes for a state insurance commission, recognizes farmers’ institutes, encourages daily interests, and reaffirms Democratic self-government and home rule.
Fargo June 26 With a large portion of the state yet to report the stalwart Republican wing appears to have named the state ticket with Spalding likely to be nominated for supreme court judge Missing returns should not alter the trend Marshall leads for US senator 8000 M N Johnson 6600 Little 6500 Hansbrough 4250 Hanna named congressman with Grenna second C A Johnson of Minot defeats Treadwell Twichell for governor by about 15000 and carries the stalwart ticket except the close supreme court judge and schools superintendent No reliable legislature totals yet
In St Paul on June 26 Republicans named J F Jacobson of Mausison as leading gubernatorial candidate after county conventions. Uninstructed delegates in about a third of counties keep the race unsettled but Jacobson appears favored with 353 pledged and 141 favorable delegates versus Young 203 pledged or favorable, Snider 113, Heatwole 46, 287 unknown. Ramsey backs Jacobson. Hennepin favors Snider with a Jacobson-leaning unit rule. Steele backed Young.
Sioux City June 26 Democratic state convention closed amid cheers for Bryan and the Iowa ticket after a four hour fight over the liquor plank. The plank affirms traditional policy on local self government. Four leading jurists vied for supreme court nomination with Higbee and House winning on roll call by counties. Candidates Jacques and Bradford trailed. Resolutions praised Bryan’s nomination prospects and lauded Porter and White while calling for popular election of senators.
A playful exchange features a professor asking a boy for the measles, and the boy replying he has the measle. The professor notes the singular joke as wordplay in this lighthearted Chicago Tribune snippet.
A quip from Lippincott's Magazine about a child who acts like an editor. The first editor claims the youngster is cut out for editing, while the second notes the child runs and throws everything into the wastebasket.
Kansas City beat Toledo five to four in a tight American Association contest. Minneapolis edged Indianapolis one to zero. St Paul won over Columbus three to two in ten innings. Milwaukee defeated Louisville two to one, then four to zero in the second game. In the American League Detroit lost to St Louis four to one, Cleveland took Chicago three to two, Boston beat Washington two to one in thirteen innings, Philadelphia shut out New York three to zero with a second game two to one for New York over Philadelphia, St Louis topped Pittsburg three to four, Chicago beat Cincinnati seven to one, Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia six to zero, New York crushed Boston ten to fourteen, and New York took the second game seven to four over Boston.
Minneapolis market reports June 23 show July wheat at 1.05, September 88% 89% cents, December 87% 87%. On track No 1 hard 1.08 5a, No 1 Northern 1.06%, No 2 Northern 1.04%, No 3 Northern 1.00% to 1.02. Duluth June 25 lists No 1 hard 1.085 cents, No 1 Northern 1.05% 1.06%, No 3 Northern 1.03%, July 1.03%, Sept 89%. Flax prices arrive on track and July 1.22% to 1.20%, Sept 1.19, Oct 1.19, Nov 1.19, Dec 1.17.
St Paul cattle market shows good to choice steers 6.00 to 6.75, fair to good 5.00 to 5.75, cows and heifers 4.40 to 5.50, veals 3.75 to 5.00. Hogs 5.75 to 5.90. Sheep wethers 4.25 to 4.50, good to choice lambs 5.00 to 5.25, springs 5.50 to 6.80.
Chicago on June 25 reports July wheat at 85144 855c September 85%c and December 6%c gains. Corn July 684%4c Sept 68%69c December 58%c. Oats July old 45% July 444%c Sept 38%38%c December 39%c May 41%c. Pork July 14.50 14.55 Sept 14.75 Oct 14.85. Butter Creameries 19 22c dairies WW 21c. Eggs 15%c Poultry Turkeys 14c chickens 10 44c springs 2 22c.
Chicago markets on June 25 show cattle bid ranges with figures for cattle and stockers, hogs by weight class, and sheep offerings. Notable quotes include Cattle Beves and Western cattle at varied levels, hogs from light to good heavy, and lambs and yearlings in lower to mid ranges.
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