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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

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Fire at Rice's Point New Dock Burns Over Million in Loss

A blaze at Rice's Point, Duluth, destroyed Elevator D of Consolidated Elevator and No. 1 dock and sheds of Northern Pacific. Losses exceed $1,011,420, with over a million dollars of surrounding property in peril. Tugboats and the fire department fought the flames for hours to save the bayfront.

Duluth Rice’s Point Consolidated Elevator Company Northern Pacific America St. Clair

Outing Ends in Coach Crash Among 2000 Club Women

Two thousand club women traveling from Boston for a General Federation session were injured when a tallyho coach on Bath Road near Easton’s Beach collapsed after a forward axle broke. Three women remained hospitalized with serious injuries including a skull fracture, rib and collarbone injuries, and a dislocated ankle.

Newport R. I Boston General Federation of Women's Clubs Easton's Beach Bath Road Newport Hospital Henry Wynn Malden Mass Bennett F. Davenport Watertown Sundean Lincoln Neb Wynn

Fatal fall man from fourth floor window in Chicago

Raymond Wells twenty years old son of R M Wells president of the Bankers National bank was fatally injured by falling from a fourth floor window at 75 Jackson boulevard. He backed away from a mirror stumbled over the low sill an awning broke the fall but he sustained a skull fracture and internal injuries. The accident was witnessed by scores of pedestrians and one man was knocked down slightly injured by the falling body Wells died at his home.

Chicago Raymond Wells R. M. Wells Bankers’ National Bank Jackson Boulevard Wells

National Live Stock Exchange elects officers in Omaha

The two day session ended with T. S. Graves of Indianapolis elected president A. F. Stryker of South Omaha named secretary J. W. Moore of Chicago chosen treasurer. Eleven vice presidents were selected, one for each represented city. Denver was chosen as the meeting place for next year.

Omaha National Live Stock Exchange Denver T.S. Graves Indianapolis A. F. Stryker South Omaha J. W. Moore Chicago National Exchange

Copper discovery sparks Henderson Minnesota excitement

Telegraphic Brevities report great excitement in Henderson Minnesota after the discovery of copper in a gulch nearby Hast Henderson. In San Francisco Jimmy Gardner defeated Kyle Whitney in the thirteenth round with Whitney's seconds stopping the fight. Mrs. Sarah Shute of Coon Rapids Indiana died of heart failure at Newport Hospital in Rhode Island while en route as a General Federation of Women’s Clubs delegate.

Henderson, Minn Hast Henderson San Francisco Jimmy Gardner Kyle Whitney Whitney Sarah Shute Coon Rapids General Federation of Women’s Clubs Boston Newport, R. L

Sherman’s Condition Improves in Hospital Stay

Cleveland June 27 Republican Vice Presidential candidate James S. Sherman rests comfortably with a low fever, stable pulse and respiration. Dr. Edwin P. Carter says his attack has passed and strength will return. he may leave the hospital by next Wednesday and plans include visiting ex governor Myron T. Herrick in Utica before a July 4 home reception. A Washington conference to name a national chairman is planned for July, with possible surgery afterward to avoid future issues during the fall campaign.

Cleveland, O James Sherman Edwin P. Carter Mra. Sherman Myron T. Herrick Utica N. Y Washington

Three Children Cremated in Cleveland Fire

In Cleveland Ohio on June 27 three childrenArthur Klimacks eight Walter Klimacks four and Ida Klimacks two died as fire destroyed the home of William Klimacks. The injured include William Klimacks badly burned Mrs Annie C Klimacks seriously burned and Mrs Mary J Ilermann injured by jumping. The fire began in the upper portion from an unknown source and the children were smothered by smoke as the father tried in vain to rescue them.

Cleveland, O William Kitmacks Arthur Klimacks Walter Klimacks Ida Kitmacks William Kilmacks Annie C. Kilmacks Mary J. Ilermann

Minneapolis youth thwarted in jail arson escape attempt

Minneapolis June 27 James Flood sixteen year old boy murderer tried to set bedding on fire in his cell to kill Jailer Peter Morten and escape from Hennepin county jail. Flood was arrested June 3 after shooting Arthur P Camden a total stranger on Nicollet avenue and is now in the insane ward.

Minneapolis James Flood Peter Morten Hennepin County Flood Arthur P. Camden Nicollet Avenue

Fire wipes out White City amusement near Indianapolis

Indianapolis June 27 The White City amusement resort eight miles from the city has been destroyed by fire causing a loss estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars.

Indianapolis White City

State Department Marks Time in Venezuelan Question

Washington reports the State Department is marking time on the Venezuelan question awaiting events. The gunboat Marietta will depart Curacao for Guantanamo with officials aboard. Venezuelan chargé d affaires in Washington remains in city then moves to suburbs to stay in touch with the department. No new light on Caracas diplomatic tangle as no orders were given for returning the ship to Venezuelan waters.

Washington State Department Marietta Curacoa Guantanamo Jacob Sleeper Caracas Francis A. Ruggles Senor Veloz- Goitoca Legation Puerto Cabello Willemstad

One Trainman Killed In Erie Derailment

Erie train No. 19 from Pittsburgh to Cleveland left the rails west of Garrettsville Ohio. Engineer Charles Simon was killed and fireman George Ikey was probably fatally injured. Six passengers were injured as the engine jumped the track and rolled down the incline. all coaches derailed but did not follow the engine over the embankment.

Esc Erie Pittsburg Cleveland Garrettsville Charles Simon George Ikey

Prince Helie de Sagan to Wed Madame Gould July 7

The Paris Matin reports from its London desk that Prince Helie de Sagan plans a July 7 marriage to Madame Gould, to be celebrated with a religious and civil ceremony. Four witnesses are named two Germans for the prince and two Americans for the bride. He questions the need for Protestant conversion.

Paris Matin London Helie de Sagan Madame Gould Helle

Parker Dies in Deedwood at Seventy-One

Congressman William H. Parker of this city died at St. Joseph's hospital after a three weeks' illness. He was a native of Keene New Hampshire aged seventy-one. His burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery with most of his family present.

Deedwood William H. Parker St. Joseph's Hospital Keene, N. H National Cemetery Arlington

Contemplated Johnson HQs in Denver Stirs Democratic Natives

A Denver dispatch reports Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota planning to open a Democratic headquarters at the Brown Hotel on July 1, an action that alarms Bryan supporters who claim Johnson cannot secure the necessary delegates. Johnson's aides counter with pledged delegates, while Archibald McNeil of Bridgeport is floated as a possible Bryan running mate amid vice presidential speculation.

Denver John A. Johnson Minnesota Brown Frederick B. Lynch Johnson Bryan Pennsylvania New York New England Masachusetts Rhode Island Maine New Hampshire Vermont Archibald McNeil Bridgeport

Not Distasteful to Taft at Yale and New York Trip

Secretary Taft moves from leisure to politics during Yale commencement week then travels to New York. He rests on the train, checks into a Manhattan hotel, greets friends, dines informally at the St Regis with Jacob Schmidtall, and enjoys a city car ride with no political significance noted. James T. Williams Jr. accompanies him.

New York Taft Yale New Haven Conn New York City Grand Central Station James T. Williams, Jr Washington Manhattan Hotel Jacob G. Schmidtall Union Trust Company of Cincinnati St. Regis Schmidtall

Baseball scores from American and National leagues

In the American Association games Saint Paul defeated Columbus 2 to 1 while Kansas City shut out Toledo and Milwaukee edged Louisville 1 nothing. In the American League Detroit beat St Louis 4 to 2 and Cleveland topped Chicago 4 to 2. Boston lost to Washington and Philadelphia defeated New York 6 to 2. In the National League New York won 2 to 0 against Boston while St Louis crushed Pittsburg 10 to 1 and Chicago prevailed over Cincinnati 8 to 5.

St. Paul Columbus Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis Detroit St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Boston Washington Philadelphia New York Pittsburg Cincinnati

Market Quotations. Minneapolis Wheat Prices

Minneapolis market notes list July wheat at 1.04 and September at 0.88. On track values show No. 1 hard at 1.08, No. 1 Northern at 1.06, No. 2 Northern at 1.04, and No. 3 Northern ranging from 1.01 to 1.03.

Minneapolis Northern

Wheat and Max prices update from Duluth market

Duluth reports grain quotations with wheat on track to arrive. No 1 hard opens at 4.09 percent, No 1 Northern at 1.065 and 1.07 percent, No 2 Northern at 1.04 percent, July at 1.04 and September at 89 cents. Max futures on track with July at 1.21, September 1.20, October 1.18 and November 1.18.

Duluth Northern

Livestock Market Prices Reported From St Paul

St Paul market figures show cattle good to choice steers 6.00 to 6.75 with averages around, cows and heifers 4.50 to 5.50, veals 3.75 to 7.50. Hogs 5.75 to 5.95. Sheep wethers 4.25 to 4.50, good to choice lambs 4.75 to 5.00, springs 5.50 to 6.50.

St. Paul

Chicago grain and livestock price records June 26

Wheat steady to higher with July at 84 8 1/2 cents and Sept at 85 1/2 cents. Corn bids show July 67 1/2 cents, Sept 56 1/2, Dec 58 1/4 to 68 1/4. Oats listed for July 44 1/2, Sept 38 1/2 to 41 1/2. Pork futures July 14.50, Sept 14.75, Oct 14.17. Butter and eggs steady. creamery butter around 22 1/2 cents, fair butter 17 21 1/2 cents. Poultry including turkeys 14 cents, chickens 11 1/2 cents, springs 20 22 cents.

Chicago

Market quotes for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago

Chicago market report lists cattle and hog prices with spreads across Western cattle Texan stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves and calves values. Hogs show light mixed heavy rough and good to choice lines with prices and ranges. Sheep and yearlings lambs are also recorded with bid ranges.

Chicago

Revolt in Mexico Attacks Los Vacas. Texas Towns Pushed

A special dispatch reports a band of Mexican revolutionists attacked Los Vacas Mexico, with 5 000 shots exchanged. Officers quarters burned, 40 to 50 killed on both sides, commandant wounded. Wires cut, well armed cavalry present. Outbreak expected, attack near Viesca separate by over 100 miles.

el Paso Tex Los Vacas Mex Texas Custom House Viesca

Dark horse wins Grand American handicap shoot off

In Columbus on June 27 the Grand American handicap produced a surprise winner. Harlow of Ohio defeated Woolfolk Henderson of Kentucky in a 92 tie after shots from 16 and 19 yards. Harlow hit 18 birds to his rival’s 17. About 150 competitors entered amateur and professional events, all at 18 yards. Amateur leaders included Roll of Illinois Upson of Ohio Ditto of Illinois and Buckwalter of Pennsylvania. Professionals showed strong scores.

Frad Gilbert Barber Iowa Indianapolis Gilbert Chauncey Powers Decatur Columbus Woolfolk Henderson Kentucky Harlow Ohio George Roll Ilinois D. Upson Charles Ditto H. Buckwalter Pennsylvania

Democratic state convention adjourns in Burlington

The Democratic state convention in Burlington Vermont adjourned after an animated session aimed at electing delegates to the national Denver convention and nominating state officers. A resolution to instruct delegates to vote for W. J. Bryan was tabled.

Burlington Denver W. J. Bryan

Tur ner district turnfest opens amid Iowa event

In Davenport Iowa on June 27 the Turner societies of Iowa Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota inaugurated their largest district turnfest. At Cleveland's funeral hour festivities paused for memorial services with ex Mayor C A Fiske delivering a eulogy to the former president.

Davenport Turner Societies of Iowa Ilinois Wisconsin Minnesota Cleveland C. A. Fiske

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