Bargains on wash goods and millinery sale
A ladies tailor offers bargain terms with a gale of the season sale. One dollar worth of goods priced at fifty cents aims to clear out wash goods suites waists and millinery items.
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
1
Wash Goods Sale Prices Across Various Fabrics Listed
A newspaper brief lists discounted wash goods including Scotch lawns at 5 cents regular, sale 2 cents. Manila cards 8 cents regular, sale 4. French gingham 15 cents regular, sale 7. Corded Madris 19 cents regular, sale 9? cents. French lawns 17 cents regular, sale 8?. French Madris 10 cents regular, sale 5. and Percales.
Sale Price Per Yard Surges Below Regular Rates
A local ad shows regular price at 124 cents and a sale price of 7 cents per yard, signaling substantial discounting on fabric by the yard.
Dress Goods Sale Prices Featured In 36 Inch Fabrics
A sale advertises 36 inch figured mohair at regular price 2 cents and sale price 12 cents, plus 36 inch plaid suiting at regular price 19 cents and sale price 19 cents.
Suit sale on tailored jackets with silk lining
A local shop clears suits with markdowns. Mac tailored suites and jackets are silk lined, regular $12 now $6. A 46 regular quality item drops from $15 to $7.50. A higher quality item goes from $20 to $10.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regan
Millinery Sale with Sailors and Walking Hats
Local millinery shop offers trimmed hats including sailors and walking styles at half regular prices, inviting shoppers to browse the selection for discounts on fall headwear.
Groceries Supply Ad Promises Low Prices
An advertisement touts cheap groceries urging customers to buy from the seller claiming prices are far below all competitors and promising savings on daily essentials.
Dont Forget this Sale Assets Surplus and Insurance in Force
Sale notices emphasize assets over 18 million dollars and insurance in force around 100 million. It mentions BES1 in cash loan paid up and automatic extension values after three years. The text touts low rates and larger dividends with annual diversification. It notes cash dividends and premiums paid to the company with death benefits and dividend returns.
Sullivan Declares Victory After O Rourke Forfeiture
In the seventh round Tom O Rourke admitted defeat for his fighter Dixon claiming a broken left arm and refused to allow continuation. Referee declared Sullivan the winner as Dixon absorbed heavy body punches and looked defeated in the closing sixth. Will Be brought to Minnesota. Don um Aug 1—Police pursued William Baker after a $50 bank check overpayment led to a $500 loss and Baker’s subsequent arrest in Erie Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom O' Rourke
Dixon
Sullivan
Minnesota
Don
William Baker
Banka
Baker
Erie
Strike Against a Reduction In Iron Wages
In Lebanon Pennsylvania on August first more than 1200 iron workers at the American Iron and Steel Manufacturing company walked off the job protesting a wage cut for puddlers from four to three dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
American Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company
A Stolen Jewel of Health and the Remedy Promised
A dubious plea extols health as a priceless jewel and attacks disease as theft. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the fastest cure for stomach linked ailments and notes patients who abandoned doctors found relief. An endorsement from Miss Alice Hampton of Kentuckys Lexington area is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rce
Alice Hampton
East 4Th St
Ington
Bucketshops Raided in Chicago Police Sweep
Nearly 400 speculators were arrested in a coordinated raid on bucketshops in downtown Chicago. Dozens of firms including some tied to the board of trade were visited as officers rounded up prisoners during the busiest market hour, prompting brokers to halt activity and watch the seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicaguo
Board of Trade
Dixon Falls to Sullivan at Coney Island in 122 pound bout
In New York at Coney Island on August 1 George Dixon, once unbeaten, was defeated by Tommy Sullivan of Brooklyn in a 122 pound fight. The match ended as the two men squared off and clinched in the final moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Sullivan
Coney Island
New York
George Dixon
Brooklyn
General Wilson Heads to China After Brief Chicago Stop
Brigadier General J. H. Wilson former military governor of Matanzas and Santa Clara Cuba traveled through Chicago for two hours en route to China where he will serve as second to General Chaffee in command of U S forces.
Baseball scores from major leagues noted
American League results show Chicago 0 over Indianapolis 1, Minneapolis 10 over Buffalo 0, Kansas City 4 over Cleveland 5, Milwaukee 5 over Detroit 7. National League games include Philadelphia 4 over St Louis 11, Brooklyn 1 over Pittsburg 17, Boston 11 over Cincinnati 9, and New York 9 over Chicago 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Kansas City
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Roving World Dispatches From Early August 1900s
Cablegrams from China report no firing since the 16th and notes from Tien Tsin detail siege conditions and urgent reinforcements. Meanwhile in Rome the Italian ministry addresses King Humbert II’s assassination and vows loyalty to Victor Emmanuel III.
Official Confirmation of Conger's Safety at Washington
Washington Aug 1 official confirmation that Minister Conger is safe and well arrived with provisions for weeks. The legation guard has ceased and the last message via Mr Wu is dated the 18th instant, with no word since June 12. Government and other nations are expected to focus on an advance on Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
China
Che Foo
Corbin
Tien Tain
Conger
Daggett
Indiana
Coolidge
Ninth Infantry
Tien Tsin
Shiba
Legation
Pekin
Won Sho Shan
Wasu Hinceton
Wheat and Flax Price Notices for July 81
DouLoTa shows cash wheat prices No 1 hard at 78%c and No 1 Northern at 7%c, with No 2 Northern 75c and No 8 at 71%c. Arrivals list No 1 hard at 78740, No 1 Northern at 76%c for July with Sept 75% and Dec 76%c. Flax cash at 61.40 with Sep 81 86 and Oct 81 in 2014.
Wheat futures steady with mixed bids in Minneapolis trade
In Minneapolis on July 81 and July 78%c bids for In Store No 1 Northern grain held steady while September 74%c and December 74¢0 were quoted. On Track No 1 hard 76%c and No 1 Northern 74%c were listed alongside No 2 Northern at 73¢ec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Colonel Cochrane Ordered to China to Command Marines
Colonel Henry C. Cochrane, commandant of the Boston marine barracks, is ordered to China to lead about 1,500 Marines in that country. He succeeds Colonel Robert L. Mead who was invalided home after the Pe Chi Li campaign. Cochrane departs for San Francisco to board the Warren on August 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry C. Cochrane
Marine Barracks
Boston
China
San Francisco
Robert L. Mead
Pe Chi Li
Cochrane
Warren
Plain Language Dispatch From Shanghai In Cipher Policy
Belgian foreign minister receives a Shanghai telegraph dated July 31 noting that on July 22 the U S consul general reported to Pekin that Sheng the tao tai refuses to transmit messages in cipher and requests all dispatches be in ordinary language. The note cites Shanghai officials and the tsung liuamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teung Li Yaman
Brussels
M. de Favoreau
M. de Cartier de Marchionna
China
Shanghai
United States
Pekin
Sheng
Tao Tai
Tsung Liuamen
Cattle and Hogs Market Steady With Wide Price Ranges
CATTLE Market steady with beeves selling from 5.00 to 5.49, cows bulls and mixed from 2.50 to 4.00, stockers and feeders from 3.60 to 4.25, calves and yearlings from 3.50 to 4.26. HOGS Market steady with price range 5.00 to 5.15.
Livestock Market Report from South St Paul
Hogs opened 244 66 lower and closed steady at the decline. Cattle prices steady with ranges for cows and heifers 3.75 to 4.25 and steers 4.75 to 5.25. Veal calves 3.50 to 4.50 and stockers 8.25 to 4.75. Sheep and lambs in demand at steady prices with fat sheep 8.50 to 4.00 and lambs 4.00 to 5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South St. Paul
Market quotes for Chicago grains and livestock
Chicago price brief shows Wheat July 740 and August 783% 74c with September 74/4 7bc. Corn July 89c August 88% 88o September 48%. PORK July 811.974 and September 12.02% decay. Flax cash at 1.50 with August 1.40 September 1.834 October 1.3014.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Europeans Held in Pekin as China Prepares for War
Rome dispatch reports the Chinese government detaining 600 Europeans including ministers families and legations as hostages. It is believed they will be ordered to quit Pekin within 24 hours once war is declared and they would be at risk if the Boxers advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pekin
China
Hope for Pekin Foreigners Safe in Berlin Aims
Berlin reports rising confidence that foreigners in Pekin are safe as the German foreign office no longer doubts earlier accounts. Authorities consider the situation improving amid uncertain reports from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Pekin
Queen Margherita Keeps Night By Humbert’s Body
In Monza on August 1 the body of King Humbert lies shrouded in black on his bed. Queen Margherita prays by the bier while Father Bignami, the court chaplain, oversees the scene. The Milan archbishop orders a requiem mass and vast telegrams of condolence pour in from Rome and other dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monza
Humbert
Margherita
Father Bignami
Milan
Rome
Hart Heard From. Chinese Legations Safe in London Dispatch
In London a Pekin dispatch dated July 21 confirms Sir Robert Hart and Robert Bredin that staff and family of Chinese customs are safe. Shanghai commissioner of customs also telegraphs that the inspector general is safe today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duncan Campbell
Europe
Chinese Customs Service
Che Foo
Sir Robert Hart
Robert Bredin
Shanghai
Robbery at Isinours Station Yields Small Cash Haul
Two men held up the Isinours Minnesota Milwaukee Road night operator at a large division station on August 1. They forced the operator to raise his hands, bound and gagged him, and locked him in a refrigerated car. The culprits looted $28.75 from the cash drawer and fled, later released after three hours when trainmen spotted the operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isinours
Minn
la Crosse
Wis
Minnesota
Milwaukee Road
Man Slays Wife Then Ends Life After Police Chase
Otto Pennington, accused of killing his wife at Owassa and wounding two others, shot himself as officers closed in near a water tank after an all night pursuit in Eldora Iowa. The fugitive chose suicide over capture, dying before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiiaco
Chronicle
Eldora
Otto Pennington
Owassa
Pennington
Beckham Calls Extra Session to Amend Goebel Law
Governor Beckham plans an extra legislative session between August 15 and September 1 to amend the Goebel election law. A bipartisan framework for county election committees reporting to a nonpartisan state body is described, with two representatives from each party on the state committee and on county boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Beckham
Naval Constructor Ruben to inspect Oregon in drydock
The navy department sent Naval Constructor Ruben from San Francisco to inspect the Oregon in drydock at Kure Japan and report its injuries. He will relieve Naval Constructor Hobson who is ill and receiving hospital treatment at Nagasaki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Deriment
Naval
Ruben
San Francisco
Oregon
Kure
Japan
Manila
Hobson
Nagasaki
Pettigrew’s Son Joins Boer Commandant Staff in War News
Lourenco Marques correspondent reports Frank Pettigrew, son of US Senator Pettigrew, arrived at Watervalboven and joined Commandant General Botha’s staff as Boers prepare to retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Pettigrew
The
Boer
London
Daily Express
Watervalloven
Frank Pettigrew
United States
Pettigrew
Botha
Historian John Clark Ridpath Dies in New York Hospital
John Clark Ridpath, noted historian and author of multiple works on history and biography, died at Presbyterian Hospital in New York City at 5:30 p.m. after a period as a patient since April 26. He was born April 1841 in Putnam County Indiana and educated at Asbury University now DePauw. He served as professor at DePauw, wrote major histories including Life and Times of Gladstone and The Life and Work of Garfield, and was editor of The Arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark Ridpath
New York City
New York
Presbyterian Hospital
Putnam County
Ind
Asbury
Depauw) University
Thorntown
Lawrenceburg
Depauw
United States
Garfield
James G. Blaine
Gladstone
Arena Magazine
Boston
Congress
Indiana
Iowa Prospectors Lost In Arizona Flooding
A cloud burst near Phoenix on August 1 flooded canyons and valleys along tributaries to the Verde river. Wagons and tents were washed away and two prospectors from Iowa, J. H. Jacobson and a partner believed named Williams, drowned while trying to save a horse mining outfit. A hail storm accompanied the disaster with walnut sized stones between Pima and Prescott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
A. T
Cuban constitutional election set for September order
War Department issues an order for a general election in Cuba on the third Saturday of September to elect delegates to a Havana convention opening the first Monday in November to frame and adopt a Cuban constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Washington
Cuba
Havana
Hunter a Hero Credit for Prinsloo Force Capture
A London dispatch reports General Hunter receives credit for capturing Prinsloo s large Boer force after letters aided surrender. Generals Macdonald Clements and Rundle aided in the campaign. Prinsloo Dolbie and Rondsourie surrendered. Dowet s force remains near Reitzburg defended by Colonel Broadwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Tribune
London
Prinsloo
Macdonald
Clements
Rundle
Hunter
Dolbie
Rondsourie
Orange River
Dowet
Reitzburg
Broadwood
Alaska Boundary Plan Aims To Avert Miner Police Conflicts
Washington reports no Alaska protests have reached the capital. State department says the provisional boundary line is a temporary measure to prevent clashes between miners and police, not a binding settlement. The modus vivendi preserves existing rights for citizens of both nations in temporary jurisdiction areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porcupine
Department of State of the
United States
Murderous Indian in Canada Allegedly Kills Family
Ottawa reports a French Canadian Indian named Tete de Boul suspected of multiple killings in the Gatineau region. The alleged crimes include an axe killing of an uncle two years ago and the death of his wife and six month old child. Bailiff A J Nault pursues the suspect though the rough country may delay capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Lake Barrier
Gattineau
Tete de Boul
A. J. Nault
Masiwaki
Crop Predictions From Minneapolis Elevator Men
Prominent elevator and flour men returning from Minnesota and the Dakotas predict about 110,000,000 bushels of wheat this year. They estimate Northern Minnesota will average nine bushels per acre while North Dakota will average five. Corn suffers damage and flax varies. late sown flax may escape frost with a likely yield about two thirds of last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Dakotas
North Dakota
Malady With Which the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha Was Affected
Cosura Aug 1 The Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha died at Rosenau castle at 10 p m after a cancerous growth at the root of his tongue was diagnosed in Vienna. He had kept his health secret from the family and hoped for recovery until Friday. Sunday and Saturday brought violent suffocation leading to tracheotomy arrangements, and he died without severe pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxe- Coburg-Gotha
Cosura
Rosenau Castle
Vienna
Rosenau
A. B Taylor Killed by Northwestern Engine in Lac, Wis
A. B Taylor long linked with major local business in Lac du Flambeau Wisconsin was instantly killed when his carriage was struck by a Northwestern passenger engine while crossing the tracks in the morning. He had been a prominent figure in the city for 55 years and was crossing the track at the time of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fono Pu Lac
Wis
A. B Taylor
Northwestern
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