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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1908

Page

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Death list grows from Union Pacific mine explosions

A Hanna Wyoming Republican report lists fifty eight missing from mine No 1 Union Pacific Coal company after two explosions. Five bodies recovered include Warburton Munson Tennant Hubtala and Perry. Rescue attempts continued as fire raged with many workers and officials presumed dead.

Denver Hanna Wyo Union Pacific Coal Company Robert Warburton Peter Munson Alexander Tennant Matt Hubtala Benjamin Perry Briggs Charles Harris Harris Elias Alfred Campbell Warburton Munson Perry Eline No. & Entrance Socce Campbell Matt Huhtala Tennant United Mine Workers of America

Messenger Bailey murdered on Santa Fe train robbery in Kansas

D A Bailey an express messenger for Wells Fargo was killed on Santa Fe train No 115 between Florence and Newton. Robbers looted both safes, took at least 1000 dollars and jewelry. Bailey was found dead in the car with a brutal head injury. two suspects were seen fleeing as the train neared Newton.

Newton Kan D. A. Batley Kansas City Wells-Fargo Express Company Santa Fe Florence and Bailey Aslee Strong City Peabody Florence Batley Emporia

Ear diseases studied millennia ago

It will surprise many to learn that ear diseases were studied some 3,400 years ago. Ancient medical writings reveal early approaches to diagnosing and treating ear conditions, showing curiosity about hearing and balance long before modern medicine.

Actor Kills Wife in Hotel Tragedy in St Paul

St. Paul March 30 An actor William C Trainer shot his wife in their Clarendon hotel room and then died by suicide. The woman Mrs W J Pryor died instantly with a bullet wound. Trainer died hours later. The tragedy may have been sparked by jealousy reflected in a letter read by the woman. The pair had come to seek a theatrical engagement and little is known of their background. The hotel guests found the scene after two gunshots.

Clarendon St. Paul W. J. Pryor Trainer

Fresh conspiracy uncovered in Port au Prince

Port au Prince Haiti reports a new plot against the government with General Larraque, ex cavalry chief, as leader. He fled to the French legation with two officers after early arrests, while police patrol legations and palace guards tighten controls. Rifles and German ammunition were delivered to the palace.

Port Au Prince Hayti Larraque Germany

The Other Side In A Wardrobe Witty Exchange

Dialogue snippet shows Mildred teasing a mother about concern and the mother’s protective worries. The exchange hints at family dynamics and social expectations without action. Clear characters include Mildred and Mrs Neighbor, set in a domestic, humorous tone.

Mildred Mamma

Emperor William Reverses Stance on Hill Ambassadorship

Berlin reports that Emperor William has recalled disapproval of Dr David Hill as ambassador to the United States in succession to Charlemagne Tower. The German foreign office says Hill will be welcome in Berlin now and that Tower has remained loyal to both governments. Berlin seeks a quick, satisfactory resolution to the incident.

Berlin Emperor William Roosevelt David Jayne Hill Germany Charlemagne Tower Dr. Hill Associated Press Hill Hills Tower Baron von Sternburg Washington Foreign Office Venice Baron Jenisch Foreign Affairs Herr von Schoen Ambassador Tower von Schoen State Department United States Hoherzollern

Steamboat Dynamited at St Paul Docks

Dynamiters unsuccessfully tried to destroy the steamer C. W. Cowles owned by Captain George Winans at Sibley street docks. A $300 blast damaged three after staterooms and the galley. Four crew members and watchman Join McCarthy were ashore. Suspects likely aimed to start a fire. motive unclear.

St. Paul C. W. Cowles George Winans Sibley Street McCarthy Milwaukee Winans

Too Well Done

A comic exchange follows a newly married couple as the husband laments a steak burned almost to a crisp. She replies with a quip about his cooking, then admits the meal was indeed very well done, noting the cyclone was averted.

Mitchell to Retire After Ten Years as UMWA Leader

Indianapolis March 30 After a decade as head of the United Mine Workers John Mitchell will retire and be succeeded by Vice President Thomas L Lewis of Ohio He plans to devote time to regaining his health and has been courted for roles by Washington officials the National Civic Federation and various organizations while health improves he will delay any decision for weeks

Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America John Mitchell Great Labor Organization Thomas L Lewis Ohio Mitchell Washington Roosevelt Panama National Civic Federation

Populist Convention Set for April in Olympic Theater

St Louis March 30 The People's party national convention will be held April 2 at the Olympic theater to nominate candidates for president and vice president and handle other business. Jay W Forrest of Albany has opened national committee headquarters at the St James hotel. About 1190 delegates are expected with representation based on two delegates per district and four at large for each 1060 votes or majority fraction thereof from the 1904 election.

St. Louis James H. Ferris People’s Party National Committee Olympic Theater United States Jay W. Forrest Albany N. Y National Provisional Committee National Committee St. James People’s Party

Governor Denies Gillette's Reprieve, Face Execution

Albany March 30 Governor Hughes refused the reprieve for Chester Gillette convicted of murdering his sweetheart in the Adirondacks and set execution for Auburn prison. The governor dismissed new evidence as untenable and affirmed the brutal murder verdict with no delay possible.

Albany Hughes Chester Gillette Gillette Auburn Prison Race Billy” Brown South Otselic Chenango County Big Moose Lake Adirondacks John H. Dugan

Triple murder in Ohio shocks Wheeling

The bodies of Engela and Tony Selvestire and Bernardo Dagannon were found shot at Miller's Station in Jefferson county Ohio across the river from Wheeling. Dagannon died in a field while attempting to climb a fence and the Silvestire brothers were found in a shanty. Police suspect robbery and hunt for Rocky George who vanished after the slayings.

Wheeling W. Va Engela Tony Selvestire Bernardo Dagannon Miller's Station Jefferson County Ohio Silvestire Brothers Dagannon Rocky George

Voltaire’s Faith and a Self Built Church in Ferney

The record shows Voltaire did not claim atheism but believed in God without acceptance of revelation. He viewed revelation as through creation and built a church in Ferney, Switzerland with the inscription Erected to God by Voltaire above its door.

Voltaire Ferney Switzerland God New York American

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