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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
4
A coroner's jury in St. Joseph finds local prize fighter Leck Allen died from brain hemorrhage caused by over-exertion after a fifth round knockout by Fritz Guntitsberger known as Young Rhodes. Guntitsberger remains under arrest charged with fourth-degree manslaughter.
George Richardson a leading Lowell attorney shot himself after months of brain injury. The death occurred at his home on March 19 as he faced a long period of illness and disability.
Several houses and farms offered for sale or rent including a six room cottage near Packing House a large house with barn and two lots near Main Street a 16 room house with 14 lots at Bridge and R R Street and an 80 acre farm one mile from market with 500 down and balance at 5 percent interest. Also a new eight room house two blocks from Main Street and a six room cottage in the west part of town. Rent desired by a responsible party for four or six rooms in a good location.
A Columbus wife writes that during the Change of Life she suffered headaches and nervousness. Her doctor recommended Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and she reports feeling much better and able to resume her work. She urges friends to try the remedy.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound advertised as a standard remedy for female ills for thirty years. Claims to cure displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing down feeling flatulency indigestion dizziness and nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
Minneapolis wheat quotations dated March 18 show May at 1.96 and July at 1.04. On track values listed include No. 1 hard at 1.08, No. 1 Northern at 1.07, No. 2 Northern at 1.05 or 1.054, and No. 3 Northern at 1.00.
Former president Grover Cleveland marks his 71st birthday with a quiet family gathering in Lakewood New Jersey. He reports better health and extends plans for baths next week while his wife and children visit Princeton.
Albany March 19 Senator Martin Saxe introduced a concurrent resolution for a legislative investigation of the office of the New York attorney general William Schuler Jackson of Buffalo. The measure targets receiverships of banks and trust companies amid the recent panic and alleges political influence and corrupt practices prolonged financial distress. The resolution is expected to pass, with bankers in New York City supporting the move.
Wheat to arrive and on track with No. 1 hard at $1.09 and No. 1 Northern at $1.07. May wheat at $1.06 and July $1.06. Flax to arrive and on track at $1.16 May $1.16 July $1.18. Market activity dated March 18 in Duluth.
Cattle varied from fair to good with steer prices from 4.00 to 5.50 per unit and hogs quoted around 4.55 to 4.80. Sheep and lambs showed ranges for wethers, cows, heifers and lambs, with lambs at 6.00 to 6.25 and veals between 3.75 and 5.25.
Prices for cattle beef cows heifers Texans calves Western cattle stockers and feeders range from 2.10 to 6.50 per hundredweight. Hog classes light mixed heavy rough and pigs sell between 3.80 and 4.95. Sheep yearlings and lambs command 4.25 to 7.50 per hundredweight.
Chicago on March 18 reports Wheat May 96 5, 98 1/2 percent for others, Corn May 67 4 1/2, July 64 1/2, Sept 63 6 3/8 percent. Oats May old 54 1/2, May 53 1/2, July old 48 1/2, July 46, Sept 38 1/8 percent. Pork May 12.50, July 12.90. Butter varieties 22 28 1/8, dairies 20 26 1/2. Eggs 1 54 1/2. Poultry turkeys 14, chickens 12, springs 12 1/2. Quote notes include a Terence quote.
Fannie Ritchie and Harry McCuen were arrested in Denison Texas after Ritchie accused McCuen of killing five people at Anne Bailey's resort in August. The fire killed Lillian Raye Vergie Wallace Sadie Ward and Walter Ward. The couple alleges a murder-for-robbery plot involved knockout drops and arson by a negro porter to cover blood evidence.
Des Moines faces a coal famine as all Iowa mines shut on April 1. Coal dealers expect a month or more of shutdown with no mining occur ring. In Des Moines every mining company is stockpiling coal to weather the cutback.
Port au Prince reports warships in harbor banishing foreign resident fears. The French cruiser d Estres will board refugees in Gonaives St Marie and Port au Prince to ship them to St Thomas. President Nord Alexis orders military court examination for six officers amid conspiracy cases. The city shows no disturbances as the ships stabilize the situation.
Mrs Helen Daenzer a Brooklyn embroidery teacher 30 killed herself in a telephone booth after summoning an acquaintance to identify her body. A note to her mother spoke of illness and an ensuing long rest, with a final plea for forgiveness. Her husband had separated after their brief marriage.
Caldwell Idaho March 19 Judge Fremont Wood sentences Harry Orchard to death for the Steunenberg murder and fixes May 15 for execution. Orchard says he told the exact truth and thanked the court for reviewing his case while awaiting pardon action and mercy.
Washington March 19 General debate on the pension appropriation bill stretched over more than four hours in the house with topics ranging from politics to finance and trusts. Lawmakers predicted Taft or Bryan as presidential candidates while lawmakers criticized the cotton exchange and pressed the president’s messages. The house adjourned to honor late Senator William Pinckney Whyte of Maryland. The senate met briefly and likewise paused for his memory.
Ed Schiewek, head of the largest Ladies' Tailoring Establishment in the country, invites all ladies to have their suits made to measure by him. He promises a perfect fit not achievable with ready made garments, at no extra cost and in some cases may cost less.
Train times list schedules for Great Western Railway with northbound and southbound departures and arrivals. Mentions St Paul Des Moines Omaha Fort Dodge Mason City Lyle and Mason City connections with times around 4:05 AM to 11:40 PM and 1 PM service.
A W Allen M D Surgeon offers eye disease care with free eyeglass measurements and vision service. Referenced as special eye care for patients seeking prescription glasses and diagnostic support.
Real estate and farm opportunities in Eastern Vi Rae Montana and nearby Austin area. Listings include 1424 acre improved farm with buildings, 24 miles from Austin with exchange options, plus 80 acres without buildings. Also offers for city property, insurance services, and banking bonds. Livestock and seed oats offered, plus a high grade phaeton and standard bred Aberdeen Angus horse.
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