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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
2
Johnson Delegates Urged as Minnesota Dems Rally
The Democratic primaries are set for May 6 with a strong call to support Johnson delegates. A county convention in Bryan will be contested, and Minnesota is urged to send a solid Johnson delegation to the Denver national convention. The Second ward, despite strong Republican leanings, will supply the largest county delegation based on two year Johnson votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Denver
John A
Misuse of Fire Alarm Reveals Character Flaw
A Monday night false alarm exposed an adult’s weakspot in judgment. The act, hidden in darkness, underscores the perpetrator’s questionable character and mocks the seriousness of alerting the fire department.
Local notices and incidents from Austin May 1 1888
Dr McKenna arrives in Austin to locate J F Fairbanks coal office opens at Bridge and Chatham streets May brings warm weather Hirsh the great one price clothier cuts hats 25 off and Cheap Channey 20 sale ends Will C Tryon buys Fred Shepherds hat interest in Opera House Drug store Sons of Veterans to organize Ira Padden badly injured by a box strike on engine 22 one rib broken and momentary paralysis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Dr. McKenna
Austin
J. F. Fairbanks
Bridge and
Chatham Streets
Hirsh
Channey
Will C. Tryon
Fred Shepherd
Opera House
Sons of Veterans
Ira Padden
Mower County Mutual Insurance Losses Highlight Report
The Mower county Farmers Mutual suffered the highest loss at $12 577 13 among 147 state companies while Rochester reported $11 421 80 and Deer field $1 901 45. The Mower county unit ran one of the lowest expenses at $1 823 42 for the year, indicating strong financial standing despite the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County Company
Rochester Company
Deerfield Company
Steele County
Mower County
Schleuder Paper Co Boosts Austin With Card Dept
The Schleuder Paper Co operates four to five roaming agents and a large souvenir postcard department employing fifteen to twenty people. They ship to much of the Mississippi valley with a mailing list of over eight hundred weekly order takers. The firm also manufactures cards locally and plans an Austin Booster card for market, expanding the city’s promotional reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Schleuder Paper Co
Mississippi Valley
Dinner and Supper at Baptist Ladies Dining Room Opens May 8
The Baptist ladies open a new dining room on Friday May 8 serving dinner from eleven to all served for 25 cents featuring roast pork pot roast beef salmon cutlets mashed potatoes spaghetti with tomato salad pickles white bread graham bread pie cheese coffee. A sale of fancy and useful articles takes place in the lecture room. Supper follows from five to all served for 20 cents with deviled eggs baked beans Boston brown bread rolls gelatine cake coffee.
Printing Bids Open for City Newspapers 1908
Sealed bids are invited by the Common Council for city printing work. Bids must be submitted to the City Recorder at his office by 4 PM on May 18, 1908. T. M. Foster serves as City Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
City Recorder
Plumbing and Heating Advertisement by A B Weseman
A B Weseman invites homeowners to plan new bathroom or heating plant installations this season. Contact Gov Bridge and Franklin St for estimates and expert service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Weseman
Gov. Bridge
Franklin St
Two Fire Alarms Prompt No Damage After False Second Alarm
Hose Company No 1 answered a 6:30 pm alarm from box 21 for a small barn fire on Oakland avenue started by six year old Lou Hardy's son. It was extinguished with no loss before arrival and a second, unlocated alarm at 10:20 pm from Water and Division streets triggered Hose Company No 2 with no fire found. Authorities warn that false alarms carry penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pers
Plans for the Fourth Are Set by Committee
The general committee for the Fourth of July celebration met to outline features and appoint sub committees. Plans include a street parade with floats, street attractions, baseball, a competitive shoot between gun clubs, illumination and fireworks, each led by a dedicated committee.
Windom Town Board Marks Fiftieth Anniversary Meeting
The Windom Town Board held a Monday meeting to discuss road work and appoint a road overseer, marking the township’s fiftieth anniversary. History notes include early supervisors, the original Brooklyn township, first election in 1858, first marriage Jacob Lee and Rebecca Davis, and the shift from Brooklyn to Can ton with postmasters Horatio Marsh and Walter Fuler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom
John A. Thompson
Garfield Street
Thomas Smith
Windom Township
Brookly
Range
Nelson Cook
Jacob Lee
Rebecca Davis
D. B. Johnson
Austin
Chester Fuller
Booster Letters Received From Cities On Municipal Service League Efforts
A special committee appointed at a mass meeting will report on employing the Municipal Service League of Chicago to boost Austin. The committee has letters from Waukegan Ripon Tomahawk Wisconsin Marshall Alpen Michigan Kenowa and Macomb Illinois detailing benefits. All letters will be read at the Progressive League meeting tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Service League of Chicago
Austin
Progressive League
Municipal Service League
Waukegan
Ripon
Tomahawk Wisconsin
Marshall and Alpen
Michigan
Kenawee and Macomb
Illinois
Mystic Workers Social at Woodman Hall
The Mystic Workers entertained friends at Woodman Hall on Monday evening with good attendance and refreshments. Mr. and Mrs Branding provided music for the gathering and guests departed late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
Mrs. Branding
Obituary George Hillier Dies at Brownsdale
George Hillier died at his Brownsdale home on May 3 from a heart failure complication. Born in London on May 1, 1852, he is survived by his wife and five children. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Brownsdale Baptist Church, Rev. McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hillier
Brownsdale
London
England
Baptist Church
Rev. McCormick
Oakwood
Cosmo Show Delivers Value Despite 15 Cent Admission
Attendees at the Cosmo last night enjoyed varied acts headlined by Prof Wise and Dancing Downs. Wise opens with chalk talk and music featuring paintings, double hand work, and color pieces including Storm at Sea and the Golden Gate sunset. Notable numbers include Asleep in the Deep Holy City and Just as the Sun Went Down, with lively audience response and a promise of continued packed houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dancing Downs
Prof. Wise
Prof
Wise
Ladder of Fame
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Funeral for Mrs. James Keenan Held at St Augustine's
The body of Mrs. James Keenan arrived from California this afternoon by the Great Western. It was taken to the Joseph Keenan home on West Bridge street. The funeral will be held from St. Augustine's church tomorrow at 9:30 AM. Mr. Keenan accompanied the remains, and Mrs. Keenan was a Rosary society member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Keenan
California
Great Western
Joseph Keenan
West Bridge Street
St. Augustine’s
Keenan
Mrs. D. P. Gilmore Dies After Illness in Wisconsin
Mrs. D. P. Gilmore died at her son G W Gilmore's Maple street home after paralysis and two strokes last week. Born Sara Kimble in Troy New York May 30 1888 she married Daniel P. Gilmore at Fox Lake Wisconsin about 52 years ago. Survived by four children Mrs Charles Haskins Princeton Wis Mrs West land Mexico City Mexico Will and Harry Austin Wis. sisters Mrs Lyons Fayette Ir and Mrs C H Root Ripon Wis. brother George K Kimble Culver S Oak. Funeral Wednesday at 4 pm from the house Rev G W Lutz officiating with interment at Fox Lake Wisconsin. She was a member of the Mackford Baptist Church praised for her cheerful disposition and devotion to home and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Gilmore
G. W. Gilmore
Maple Street
Sara Kimble
Troy
N. Y
Daniel P. Gilmore
Fox Lake
Wisconsin
Gilmore
Eagles to Meet at Austin Aerie Regular Session
Austin Aerie F.O.E. schedules a Thursday night meeting with all members urged to attend as a matters of great importance will come up for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Aerie, F.O E
Dissolution of Bassett and Jacobson Partnership
The livery firm Bassett and Jacobson dissolves its partnership. Ben Jacobson sells his interest to Ed Bassett who will continue the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassett
Baseball Scores Across Major Leagues Today
American Association games featured Milwaukee 8 over Columbus 2, St Paul 4 Indianapolis 3 in 11 innings, and Minneapolis 4 Louisville 5 in 13 innings. American League saw Philadelphia 3 Boston 2, Washington 5 New York 11, and St Louis 0 Detroit 1 in six. National League results had Boston 6 Brooklyn 8 and New York 12 Philadelphia 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Louisville
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
New York
St. Louis
Detroit
Brooklyn
Mike Skinnion Dies. Noted Local Conductor
Word arrived this afternoon of the death of Mike Skinnion at Mankato. He was an longtime S. M. conductor and a well known figure in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Skinnion
Mankato
S. M
Austin SeWe r Bids For Ash Street Sewer Work
Common Council of Austin invites bids at City Recorder office until 4 PM May 18 1908 for furnishing materials and constructing a sewer on Ash street from Water street to Clark street North Line. Bids must specify a gross total and include a 5 percent certified check or cash deposit. City Recorder B T Foster officiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council of
City of
Austin
City Recorder
Ash Street
Water Street
Clark Street
As Good as a Porter in Daily Life Tip
A Pearsons Weekly tip suggests folding a couple of newspapers under the armpit to reduce strain when carrying a heavy bag or portmanteau. The note highlights how this simple habit can cut fatigue and improve ease while hurrying to catch a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson's Weekly
Johnson of Minnesota rises from poorhouse origins to governor
A critical portrait traces John A Johnson from a Swedish immigrant family in St Peter to Minnesota governor. It credits his rise to self reliance, law enforcement reforms, tax reforms, and a negotiated Mesaba strike settlement, while opposing snobbery and praising his pragmatic leadership.
Johnson the Minnesota editor who became governor
The article recounts John Johnson, longtime editor of the Herald in St Peter, who rose to state prominence after winning the Minnesota governorship as a Democrat. It details his rise from newspaper carrier to journalist, his boomerang election opposition, and his pragmatic shift to a formal gubernatorial stance while maintaining Democratic roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Mesaba Range
John Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Abe
Fifth Avenue
Newport
American Commonwealth
Herald
Henry Essler
State Editorial Association
St. Peter
St. Paul
Minnesota
Roosevelt
John Albert Johnson
Johnson's Rise From Editor to Minnesota Governor
The passage credits Johnson with sudden competence after taking over the St. Peter Herald without prior editing experience and notes his success as governor. It suggests examining the 1906 election returns as proof of his effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johson
St. Peter
Minnesota
Hold Two Suspects in Warren Bank Robbery Case
Warren Minnesota May 5 authorities released five suspects in the Stephen bank robbery case keeping J E Raymond and James Nolan in custody. Nolan, a well known fleeing man, has used multiple aliases including A Blanchard and A Morris. Twin City detectives are building evidence to send the two to Stillwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren, Minn
Stephen
J. E. Raymond
James Nolan
St. Paul
Nolan
Veggman
A. Blanchard
A. Morris
Twin City
Stillwater
Right of Negroes to Ride in White Train Sections
Muskogee Oklahoma May 5 The mayor of Checotah and a county commissioner ordered the sheriff at Cleveland to arrest a black man who refused to ride in the Jim Crow car on a Missouri Kansas and Texas train. The man, riding on an interstate ticket, challenged segregation as the case goes to the Interstate Commerce Commission for ruling on Negroes traveling through the state in white only sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Kansas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed in Atlanta Court
A bankruptcy petition was filed in the United States circuit court by attorneys for the Atlantic Compress company Gulf Compress company J. C. Evans and C. R. Sims against Inman & Co of Augusta Georgia. Liabilities claimed at 1 250 000 dollars with assets about the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
United States Circuit Court
Atlantic Compress Company
Gulf Compress Company
J. C. Evans
C. R. Sims
Inman & Co
Augsta, Ga
Child Killed by a Rooster in Tennessee Yard
In Chattanooga on May 5 Max Crockett Jr. aged fifteen months died in Lewisburg from injuries after a large rooster attacked the child in a yard. The rooster sank its spurs into the child’s head repeatedly during the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Max Crockett, Jr
Lewisburg
Springfield Tornado Tears Through Morris and Surrounding Towns
A tornado hit Springfield Missouri on May 5 wrecking the Springfield Wagon company warehouse. It toppled steeples uprooted trees and disrupted wire service. Many horses and cattle were killed with damage reported in Pierce City Monett Ozark Strafford and Holman. No lives were lost thus far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Springfield Wagon Company
Pierce City
Monett
Ozark
Strafford
Holman
Republicans Likely to Adopt Vreeland Pill at Conference
Washington on May 5. Despite the banking and currency committee tabling the Vreeland financial pill, many members believe the measure will be adopted at the conference of Republican members of the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Committee On Banking and Currency
House
Glittering Bargain Raises Gold in Lawn Question
A prospective investor questions terms of $2 an acre for Billville real estate. The agent whispers that the lawn is mostly gold, implying hidden value behind the land deal. The remark suggests a playful, possibly satirical real estate tale from the Atlanta Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billville
Atlanta
For Sale Notes with Bargains in Dakota Lands
For sale notices advertise cheap housing and land options on Winona Street Lansing Avenue and Bridge Street. Listings mention a 1.5 story house with 7 rooms and a good well, an 80 acre farm nearby, and several rental options with terms and excursions to Dakota. Prices noted include 1450 dollars with bargains for early take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona St
Dakota Lands
Dakota
Lansing Ave
Hese
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