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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
3
A moving picture set tank exploded during a Scottish Reformation production at the Rhoades opera house in Boyertown Pennsylvania. Panic followed as women and children were trampled in the scramble for exits, with an estimated 75 injured and at least several fatalities. Scores were rushed to temporary hospitals.
A Lake Crystal Minnesota report says a Lasalle bank on the Minneapolis and St. Louis line was blown but robbery failed after a loud explosion. Two men fled south with a horse and buggy, were chased by Marshal Ben Davia and foreman Rafferty, arrested five miles from town. suspects refused to name themselves and claimed innocence.
Hastings January 14 Four masked men raided James O Leary s saloon in Inver Grove Dakota County just before 11 pm as the bar closed They found O Leary and four others playing cards The leader shouted Hold up yer hands and stole O Leary s watch and a cash collection of 65 before fleeing The incident halted a card game before the 11 pm closing hour
Minneapolis and St Paul markets dated January 13 show grain prices for No 1 northern wheat at 1.11 and No 2 at 1.09 with May 1.11g. Oats No 3 white 48 cents. Corn No 3 bie. Barley No 4 8 cents. Rye No 3 80 cents. Creamery butter extras 29.8 cents, firsts 28 cents. Dry goods and poultry values listed with prices for turkeys and chickens.
Ottawa January 11 Hon H Lemieux defended his Japan mission saying the Canadian government and his talks with Japanese authorities yielded a satisfactory result. He noted no details could be released yet and emphasized cordial ties within the British empire and growing Canada Japan trade prospects amid immigration concerns.
William J. Bryan told a Danville banquet that he believes Speaker Joseph G. Cannon will be the Republican nominee and that he will oppose Cannon. Bryan urged remedies for financial affairs, bank curbs, and wealth centralization, calling his critique timely despite opposition branding him a dreamer.
New York reports eighty eviction orders served on East Side renters Thursday. Monroe Street filled with displaced furnishings as the rent strike nears a solution. Both sides claim victory with tenants paying rents or securing $1 to $2 monthly concessions.
Mason City Iowa reports the deaths of three long known pioneers within minutes of each other at midnight. G B Rockwell 20 born in Rockwell city Elton A Tuttle 85 of Clear Lake built the first frame house in Lake township W T Bowle 70 of Clear Lake boatman for 35 years.
Austin O. Sexton, longtime Chicago political figure, died at his daughter Mrs. John Fitzgerald home in Hammond Indiana after a week long illness. Born August 15 1852, he lived in a house his father built on Michigan Street and La Salle.
Hennepin County grand jury votes indictments against Charles Broberg and John Barbrick for an extensive stock swindle in Minneapolis. Bench warrants issued by Judge Hon. for the alleged offenders.
The American fleet of sixteen battleships arrived at Rio Janeiro after a 4600 mile voyage from Port of Spain and Trinidad, meeting a royal Brazilian welcome. The fleet anchored near the harbor with supply ships still at sea. Officials aboard the Connecticut greeted Rear Admiral Evans and officers.
Daniel Bich affarmer and G J Miller grain buyer for Billigmeyer & Kackle were arrested on embezzlement charges alleging farmers were paid for loads of grain that never reached the company. About ten farmers may face similar charges while Rich, a wealthy county farmer, is noted for his prior good standing.
Secretary of War Taft returns to Washington from New York and will appear before two congressional committees this week. A note on Waukesha saloon keepers threatening to close churches on Sundays in retaliation for saloon boxing activity appears in the region. A Chicago music teacher and her former husband reconcile after a 40 year divorce in Minneapolis. Edward Keiper dies in San Antonio after planning a cemetery tombstone sting at Rose Polytechnic Institute last fall. Army Canteen association boards plan to push repeal of the prohibition on serving alcohol at military posts and soldiers’ homes. London surgeons report a lung operation defeating tuberculosis with a new technique.
The senate agreed to delay detailed discussion of the financial question until a full treasury statement is received. Senator Tillman charged the treasury with bid rejections on Panama bonds at higher figures than accepted. Tillman agreed to refer his resolution to the finance committee. In the house Hepburn opposed Southern Democrats' motion to strike out Reconstruction laws, citing Governor Vardaman's senate race platform advocating nullification of constitutional amendments.
Waukesha Wisconsin reports saloon keepers plan Sunday church closing pressure via ministers' influence. Saloon owners argue they have right to earn livings by staying open against church closures. Henry Farman wins 10000 Deutsche Archdeacon prize in Paris for circular kilometer flight in a heavier than air airship. Time 1 minute 28 seconds.
New York markets report mixed grain futures and cash prices for wheat corn oats and butter eggs and live poultry. Wheat futures ease after a steady open while May and July contracts hint at varied moves. Butter eggs and potatoes show price ranges with quality distinctions and regional notes.
CATTLE market steady with 1500 Texans included. Beef steers bring 3.25 to 6.00, stockers and feeders 2.00 to 4.06, cows and heifers 2.50 to 2.50, Texas steers 2.90 to 5.25. HOGS steady with packers at 1.00 to 4.45, butchers and heavy pigs 4.40 to 4.50, lighter barrows 4.20 to 4.40. SHEEP natives 2.00 to 6.25, lambs 3.50 to 7.00.
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