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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

2

Breen Seventh Week Ogle Cop

Readable fragments indicate Breen at seventh week actions related to a police case or public matter. Details are unclear but context suggests ongoing investigation or public notice involving Breen and law enforcement.

Local Mayor’s Stolen Watch Claimed in Mankato

Mayor Andrews of Mankato reports his prized watch was stolen Friday night on his way home from an Evangelical conference in Preston. The incident highlights local crime amid city life. Barr the Albert Lea left fielder, an Austin native, impressed fans in a recent game against Waseca with a single, double and triple.

Mayor Andrews Mankato Preston Minneapolis Tribune Barr Albert Lea Club Waseca Austin

Nelson elected permanent chairman at Duluth Democratic convention

Prof. Andrew Nelson presided as permanent chairman and was backed by the Johnson faction. His election was made unanimous after Bryan supporters offered the courtesy. Democrats express satisfaction with the convention and unity as both sides report broad delegate inclusion for the state convention.

Duluth Evening Herald Andrew Nelson Nelson Johnson Bryan

Will J. Tyler Joins Herald For Job Work

Will J. Tyler has taken a position with the Herald and will supervise all job work. He previously ran a large Spokane office which he sold before coming to oversee the Register. For printing needs call 64 and we will arrange pickup.

Will J. Tyler The Herald Tyler Spokane Register

Opera house idea linked to Main Street project

The suggestion proposes Messrs Hall Dalager and Dinsmore incorporate an opera house with the new Main street building. It urges people to purchase seats and paraphernalia for the house, noting the public could raise funds if the builders approve the idea.

Messrs. Hall Dalager Dinsmore Main Street

Austin Register history and 1883 brick block collapse

A long local history recounts the Austin Daily and Weekly Register suspension after the Basford block fell in August 1883 raining debris and destroying the third floor press room. It traces the newspaper’s origins from Bancroft Pioneer to Mower County Mirror and Austin Register through owners Davidson Basford Craig and others. Mother's Day observances at the Presbyterian church are announced with services and a white carnation gift for attendees.

Austin& Register Mechanical Department Basford K. O. Wold Register Office Celler Austin Daily Weekly Register People of Austin David Blakley The Pioneer Bancroft Freeborn County Bancoft Albert Lea Blakley Register of Deeds Mower County Mirror Bancroft Pioneer C. H. Davison H. R. Davidson C. H. Davidson D. W. Craig Davidson, Basford and Craig Craig Austin Register Davidson H. O. Basford

Viava home treatment contact in Rochester Minnesota

Miss Helen Sass manages the Rochester Viavi Co and invites interested persons to communicate by addressing her at Austin Minnesota for information on the Viavi System of home treatment.

Viavi Helen Sass Rochester Viavi Co Er Tt Austin Minn Ime

Hormel Bat¢im and Albert Lea tie after tumult in ninth

The Hormel Bat¢im and Albert Lea battled to a 1 1 tie Sunday afternoon with a ninth inning flare that led to a near riot when an umpire ruled a foul ball. Thrall pitched for Hormel fanning fourteen and allowing two hits as fans planned a trip to Blooming Prairie to watch next Sunday's game against Minneapolis Lands.

Hormel Bat¢im Albert Hormels Thorth Albert Lea Stephenson Albert Lea Hormel Barr Garrity Lumberg Bedlam Austin Boys Thrall Minneapolis Blooming Prairie

Judge Upholds State Tax For Inebriates Farm Maintenance

Justice J S Flaherty of the seven teenth district rules the Morris demurrer on a case challenging a liquor license tax used to fund a state hospital for inebriates. The decision aligns with Attorney General Young asserting the state controls and disburses the funds.

J. S. Flaherty Seventeenth Judicial District City of Morris EK. J. Young

Temperance Talk At Christian Brotherhood Meeting

Rollin J. Gordon of Lyle led the Sunday afternoon men's meeting on temperance. He presented logical arguments and religious statistics while the session opened with uplifting talk. Music by a quartet F E Gleason Frank Wilbur Mrs A M Lewis and Mrs Geo S Burnham.

Rollin J. Gordon Lyle F. E. Gleason Frank Wilbur A. M. Lewis Geo 5. Burnham

Cosmo presents Pearsons in vaudeville headliners

The Cosmo features a strong week with Pearsons in vaudeville as headliners. Harry French will sing When Sweet Marie was Sweet Sixteen with colored illustrations. Moving pictures shown include Our Xmas Turkey Stolen Dispatches Tommy's Box of Tools Adventures of a Lover. Admission ten cents.

the Cosmo Pearsons Harry French Sweet Marie Turkey Tommy

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death

We express sincere thanks to Mayor Sutton the Elks lodge and O R C for the kindness shown after the death of our husband and father We appreciate all that was done both in home and for us Mrs M K Skinnion and daughter.

Sutton The Elks Lodge M. K. Skinnion

Austin High Triumphs 3 2 Over Osage In Ninth Inning Rally

Austin High School edged Osage High School 3 to 2 after a tense ninth inning rally. Beiseker and Decker opened the frame with hits, Chapman hit a three-base hit driving in two runs, and Peterson followed with a slow grounder to finish the scoring. Osage had led 2-0 before the late rally and made several fine defensive plays, including two strong throws by Charlesworth.

Austin High School Osage Fenton Austin Haseltine Wilder Decker Beiseker Chapman Kearney Peterson Charlesworth Austin Osage Fentoni F. Charlesworth Evans Wilder L. F. Cutler Decker R. F. Hienson _Beiseker B. Woodward L. Decker C. Friedland Chapman G. Kearney Dexter B. Eaton Peterson

Will Open Music Rooms in Bridge Street Warehouse

Charles Cressey, who sold his furniture business to John Johnson, purchases G. K. Hanson wagon shop on Bridge street. He plans a thorough remodel with new plate glass front plastered frescoed walls and a steel ceiling. The site will become a fine piano warehouse with a dozen pianos ordered and openings planned for 20 or more instruments.

Charles Cressey John C. Johnson G. K. Hanson Bridge Street

Public Health Notice for Austin Yards Clean Up Target

All back yards cellars and yards must be cleaned of debris and rubbish that poses a health menace by May 20. If not removed the city Board of Health will clean the premises and charge the expense to the property. W H McKENNA Chairman Board of Health.

Board of Health of City of Austin W. H. McKenna Chaman Board of Health

Jury Outwits Pompous Judge In Black Cap Verdict

In a famous feud case the unpopular judge bent rules to favor the state but the jury thwarted him. The verdict came when the foreman declared not guilty after the judge donned a black cap and asked the jury to face the prisoner. The jurors, solemn, agreed with the hidden motive of the defendant’s guilt.

New York

Arranging Matters Map Route But Forgiveness Delayed

A Houston Post excerpt shows characters debating route plans. One asks to duplicate maps to let their father overtake and forgive them, revealing a family dispute tied to travel and reconciliation. The dialogue centers on anticipation of pardon and a planned concealment to reach forgiveness.

Houston Post

Great Gold Scare and the Suppressed Australian Discoveries

The article traces early Australian gold finds from 1814 near Bathurst to 1851, noting government secrecy due to convict uprisings. It highlights a 1825 public flogging over a nugget, the 1839 Blue Mountains find, and Hammond Hargreaves who taught others the methods that led to the Australian gold rush.

Australia Bathurst New South Wales Fish River London Blue Mountains California America Hammond Hargreaves Gosport William James Toms J. H. ©. Lister Hargreaves Tomses Lister

Gopher and Crow Bounty Rules Published in County

County Auditor publishes bounty procedure from Chapter 39 on paying for pocket gophers and crows. Bodies must be shown to the town board chair, verified, and warrants issued. crews killed within designated periods receive bounties. Bounties for pocket gophers apply year round with removal of one foot per body.

Robertson

Light Shades and Lighting Fixtures Offered

Latest styles in Mission Cathedral and Holland shades for dhibelier. Stand and drop lights available. Call and see them. Everything in electrical supplies. Estimates gladly given on house wiring. Wallace Iregson at 121 West Millstreet.

Mission Cathedral Holland

From Hand to Mouth

A quoted confrontation unfolds with a dark young woman recalling her ex saying she was his queen and asking to kiss her hand before kissing her lips without consent. A light young woman comments that he followed the line of least resistance.

Melancholy Milk Joke Across Coffee Cup

A new boarder teases the landlady by pouring milk into coffee and noting the milk has the blues. The exchange turns on playful mood as the landlady responds with curiosity about the remark.

Plumber A B Weseman Offers Help for Home Installations

A. B. Weseman, at the corner of Bridge and Franklin streets, invites homeowners planning a bath room or heating plant this season to call before hiring. He promises to assist and advise on the job.

A. B. Weseman Bridge and Franklin St

Mean of Her

A light exchange recalls a baby closely resembling a young mother while playful remarks about the infant’s ankles are shared by Mrs Papley and Miss Diggs, reported by the Philadelphia Press.

Mrs. Papley Miss Diggs Philadelphia Press

De Murky and Von Dawber Bask in Mixed Reviews

The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes readers lampooning De Murky's new battle piece as pathetic while praising Von Dawber's Horseradish Grinder as so shocking it brings tears, highlighting sharp public reception of recent works.

de Murky von Dawber Cleveland Plain Dealer

Advice to a Wife from James Russell Lowell

A brief quip notes Lowell advised a bride to "Always give your husband your own way." The remark is presented as a witty, period voice on marriage guidance.

James Russell Lowell

Property listings for Austin area streets and lands

Sa houses on water bridge railway St Paul streets and Oakland avenue plus town lots and farms near Austin and in the northern part of the state. Cal and see me. G Sorflaten Office 223 N Main St.

St. Paul Oakland Avenue Austin Cal

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Breen Presbyterian Church Sloane Wil Viava Tee Austin Hormels Jag Care Farm Legal Christian Brotherhood Austin High Bae Nion Bf N.Y American Hampshire N al Union Akee Mechanics Gopher Crow Bounty Dhibelier Wallace Iregson West Millstreet Ually Almos Hart Schaffner Mar Hart Schaffner & Marx Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes W.D. Bassler the Herald G. Sorflaten N. Main St
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