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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1908

Page

4

Western Paper Makers Testify On Prices In Washington Hearing

Western manufacturers of news print testified before the House committee on the wood pulp and paper question. They argued disruption since General Paper company dissolution and cited an omnibus contract with Scripps McRea league setting delivered price at 2 10 per 100 pounds, with Pacific coast papers excluded.

Washington News House General Paper Company Clarence I. McNair Northwest Paper Company Scrip

Bryan Plea for Emergency Currency at Chicago Bankers Club

William Jennings Bryan urged the Bankers' club of Chicago to adopt an emergency currency plan allowing both state and national banks to ease money stringency. He warned that the public may demand a government bank if deposits cannot be securely protected. He spoke on The Banking Business at the club's 104th meeting, favoring federal issuance of emergency currency loans to banks.

Chicago William Jennings Bryan Bankers’ Club of Bryan

Sensation in Mexico as official charged with misappropriation

Mexico City financial circles report the head of a major concern faces charges of misappropriation of funds. The case unfolded in recent days, drawing attention from bankers and executives and signaling potential reforms in corporate governance.

Big Concern Mexico City

Injunction Sought Against Marshalltown Strikers

Judge McPherson in Des Moines issued a citation ordering Iowa Central road strikers at Marshalltown to show cause why an injunction should not restrain them from interfering with nonunion workers who took their places. Immediate injunction was denied. The strike, ongoing for weeks, allegedly involved terrorizing nonunion employees.

Des Moines McPherson United States Iowa Central Road Marshalltown

Train collision near Ripley injures students. conductor killed

A Santa Fe special train carrying 3800 University of Oklahoma students to field day collided head on with a Division Superintendent Ketter train near Ripley Oklahoma. Conductor John Allen of Arkansas City was killed. None of the students were seriously injured. The student train telescoped, making the low casualty count remarkable.

Guthrie Okla Santa Fe University of Oklahoma Ketter Ripley Here John Allen Arkansas City

Fire Devastates Dayton Plant and Homes

Fire destroys the Dayton Manufacturing and Lumber company plant and several Clinton street houses in Dayton Ohio causing about 200000 dollars in damage. The blaze left two dozen families homeless while still burning but believed under control.

Dayton, O Dayton Manufacturing and Lumber Company Clinton Street

Lamphere Indicted for Murder in First Degree

Laporte Indiana May 23 grand jury returns seven true bills against Ray Lamphere including murder in the first degree for the death of Mrs Bella Gunness and her three children and murder charges in the Helgelein case. Bella Gunness indicted posthumously as principal in Helgelein murder.

Laporte Ind Ray Lamphere Laporte County Bella Gunness Andrew Helgelein Mansfield S. D Gunness Mack Lamphere Helgelein Andrew K. Helgelein

Widow Gunness case tied to Helgelein estate seizure

Three dismembered bodies found, one believed to be a woman. Judge Richter names Fred K. Pitner administrator for Andrew K. Hiclelein’s estate. Preparatory steps for a lawsuit by the Helgelein estate against Bella Gunness seek the return of $2,900 allegedly secured by Mrs. Gunness.

Enteken Yard Richter Fred K. Pitner Andrew K. Hiclelein Auit Helgelein Bella Gunness

Michigan man confessed to killings in six western states

Dowagiac May 28 James Brimmingstall in custody reportedly told Prosecuting Attorney Bresnahan he killed six men in the West. The prosecutor says the prisoner did not implicate himself in any Michigan crimes. The alleged confessions cover Arizona killings of two O'Brien brothers and a rider, a Missouri railroad conductor, a man named Johnson in 1889, and a general shooting into a Missouri crowd in 1900 without stated motive.

Dowagiac Mich James Brimmingstall Bresnahan West Michigan O’brien Arizona Missouri Southern Railroad Johnson Missouri

Mixed Trade Conditions Reported in Bradstreet Review

Bradstreet notes mixed conditions across crops trade and industry in New York, with crops steadier than last week and wholesale trade improving in dry goods and cotton goods. Retail gains seen in the Southwest and Northwest while the South remains dull and Eastern demand weak. Western shoe trade active in fashion lines though Eastern shipments hit a twelve year low.

New York Bradstreet Chicago St. Louis

School Girls and Endurance Dangers in Youth Pacing

An editorial cautions that many ambitious American girls push themselves too hard in school and endure overwhelming strain. It warns of physical collapse from excessive study, noting recovery can take years and stresses the need for healthier preparation for womanhood.

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Ad and Church Notice

A sixteen year old from Chelsea Vermont praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing illness including sideache sleeplessness and nervous irritability. The ad touts the product as a long standing remedy for female ills and invites letters for advice. The second fragment invites church members and strangers to a service, urging attendance at Sunday school Epworth and Junior Leagues.

Elsie L. Hook Chelsea, Vt Lydia F. Pinkham Epworth

Admiral Evans Visits Roosevelt After Pacific Fleet trip

Washington May 23 Rear Admiral Evans in frail appearance but declares himself fit. President Roosevelt congratulates him on the fleet voyage to the Pacific coast and explains he sought to promote Evans to vice admiral but Congress would not share the elevation.

Washington Evans Roosevelt Pacific Coast Congress

St Augustine Service Times At Local Churches

GhurgH Service announces mass at 3 00 and 10 80 a m with an evening service at 7 45 First Church of Christ Scientist holds regular services at 10 30 a m Sabbath school for children at 11 45 a m Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 8 00 Everyone is invited to attend any or all services.

First Church of Christ Scientist

Fire Damages Pearl Street Factory and Harper Bros Stock

A five story Pearl Street building occupied by J. Goldstein a gas stove maker caught fire resulting in about 100000 in losses. The blaze damaged the factory and contents with much of the rest hitting the Harper Brothers stock in the building.

New York Pearl Street J. Goldstein Harper Bros

Sermon Topics at Morning and Evening Services

The Rev Harry Booth Hazen preaches at the corner of Oakland Ave and High St. Morning sermon on Sin as We Find It in the Teachings of Jesus. Evening sermon How May a Sinner Meet a Holy God as taught by Jesus. Young People meet at 7 pm on Being Christian at the Ballot Box led by E W Marsh. Sunday school at noon led by Dr M O Anderson superintendent.

Harry Booth Hazen Oakland Ave High Street Jesus E. W. Marsh M. O. Anderson

Fire damages Christ Church spire in severe storm

During a severe storm the spire of Christ Church on Second Street above Market was struck by lightning and damaged by fire, with tabulated losses estimated at 15000 dollars. The church, begun under a provisional charter granted by King Charles II to William Penn in 1695, housed presidents and revolutionary heroes buried in the churchyard.

Philadelphia Old Christ Church Second Street Market King Charles Jr William Penn Old Christ Washington

Fire at Wintermeyer box factory claims eight lives

Chicago officials report eight men are believed dead after Thursday’s devastating blaze. Only two bodies have been recovered and identified as Louis Bender and Joseph Rheman.

Chicago Wintermeyer Louis Bender Joseph Rheman

Thirty Eight Dead After Contich Train Wreck

From Antwerp on May 23 a train car carrying pilgrims to a shrine was telescoped by the Antwerp Brussels Express at Contich. Officials report thirty eight deaths and many injuries as wreckage is cleared.

Antwerp Contich Antwerp Brussels

Seaman Killed and Mate Injured in Streetcar Crash

In Bellingham Washington on May 23 J J Btraub seaman aboard the New Jersey was killed and I Lutinski third master of arms on the same vessel was seriously injured in a street car accident.

Bellingham Wash J. J. Btraub New Jersey I*. Lutinski

Baseball scores from American and National Leagues

In the American Association Toledo beat Indianapolis 2 to 1, St Paul defeated Kansas City 6 to 3, Milwaukee won 4 to 0 over Minneapolis, Columbus won 3 to 2 in twelve innings against Louisville, and Boston beat St Louis 2 to 1 in Boston. In the National League Chicago routed Boston 7 to 1, Pittsburgh edged Brooklyn 3 to 6, Cincinnati triumphed over Philadelphia 6 to 2, while Washington lost 1 to 4 at Detroit and Philadelphia failed to finish in a rain halted Cleveland game 0 to 1.

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

Market Quotations Wheat Prices Reported

Minneapolis wheat quotations for May 22 show futures and spot quotes across contract months. Prices span from Nos 1 and 2 Northern wheat to track No 1 hard with values around 1.00 to 1.09 dollars per bushel.

Sloane Church Service Schedule At Maple Street

In St Paul at the corner of St Paul and Water streets minister W E Sloane, residence 128 Maple St, Beth phones. The day includes 10 am session meeting, 10:30 morning worship and sermon Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace Whose Mind is Stayed on Thee, 12 m Central Sunday school, 3 pm B side Sunday school, 7 pm Y P S C E, and an 8 pm Popular Evangelistic service with sermon The Panama Canal, an Allegory.

St.Paul and Water Streets Sloane Maple St Beth Central Sunday School Panama Canal

Memorial Service and Sunday Services Schedule

Rev. J. S. Budlong, Rector, with two phone lines. Holy communion at 7:30 am. Morning prayer and sermon at 10:30 am. Sunday school at 12 o'clock. Evening prayer and sermon at 8 pm. Eagle's Memorial service at 2 pm.

J. S. Budlong

Reverend Naess Preaches Spiritual Telephone Service Plan

Rev. J. A. E. Naess conducts morning services in Scandinavian on the subject The Spiritual Telephone. Sunday school begins at noon, Bible class at 12 15. Memorial services are at 3 o'clock with no evening services.

J. A. E. Naess

First Congregational Church Services Open to All

Morning worship at 10 30 led by F KE Knopf with a brief address by Rev Arthur McBride. Sunday school at noon and a Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 with the topic At the Ballet Box led by Arthur Thomas. Evening service at 8 under church auspices features Mr Geo F Franklin on Man as a Scholar, second in the series. Special music and a welcome to boys and young men.

First Congregational Church

Cattle and hog prices in St. Paul report

St Paul market notes show cattle from good to choice steers 6.00 to 6.76, well fattened cows and heifers 4.50 to 5.50, veals 2.75 to 6.60. Hogs 66.35 to 6.60, sheep wethert 4.40 to 5.00, good to choice lambs 5.75 to 6.00.

St. Paul

Wheat market quotes for Duluth on May 22

Wheat prices listed for Duluth on May 22 show on track and arrival figures. Hard No 1 priced at 1.10 percent, No 1 Northern at 1.08 percent, No 2 Northern at 1.05 to 1.06 percent, May at 1.00 percent, July at 1.06 percent, September at 0.92 percent. Plus arrivals on track for May at 1.22 percent, July at 1.28 percent, October at 1.22 percent.

Duluth

Livestock Prices Reported For Springe May 22

Cattle and hogs trading figures listed for Springe and nearby markets show varied bids and weights. Texans, Western cattle, cows and feeders, calves and pigs all placed with price ranges and lot descriptors, including sheep and yearling values.

Commodity price table from Chicago markets May and July figures

Chicago markets show Whest May at 1.02 percent and Corn May 75 cents. Oats May old 54 cents and July 45 cents. Pork May 13.47 dollars with July 13.62 and Sept 13.87. Butter creamery 19 to 23 cents, dairies 17 to 21 cents. Poultry prices list turkeys four cents, chickens 11 to 40 cents, broilers per dozen five to six dollars.

Chicago

Church Services At St Paul and Maple Streets

The notice outlines services at the new church corner of St Paul and Maple with a 9 30 Chass meeting led by Rev A Cres sey, 10 30 morning Worship on Exodus 14 15, 12 00 Sunday school, 3 00 Junior League chaired by Mrs Robinson, 7 00 Epworth League, and an 8 00 Evening service. It urges full participation and timely attendance.

St Paul and Maple Streets Chatham College Streets A. Cressey Robinson Copyuittee

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