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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1900
Page
2
A county educational column extols the young teacher as both risk and blessing in rural classrooms. It notes the need to begin somewhere, the sacrifices required, and how youth brings vigor, learning through trial, and eventual respect, while older teachers gain experience and stature through years of service.
An argument favoring women as primary teachers, praising their dedication and effectiveness. The speaker disputes separate classes for male teachers, noting many male educators are excellent while poor men ruin their effort, and honoring great male teachers like Mr. Sherman and Glover.
A Pretoria dispatch reports General Christian De Wet surrounded near Reitsburg with no escape, while Boers vow to hold at Machadodorp. General Hamilton’s rapid moves hinder reinforcements to Botha. A derailed train carrying U S Consul Stowe led to Boer fire killing four, and Pretoria residents have been exiled for mistreatment of British subjects.
Manila dispatch reports Fleet Lieutenant Alstaeter with 15 engineers attacked August 1 near San Miguel de Mayuma and San Isidro in Luzon by insurgents reported 850 strong. Entire party killed wounded or captured. Wounded sent to San Isidro with note promising prisoners would be well treated.
Immigration records show 341771 immigrants arriving at New York in the fiscal year ended June 30, the highest since 1898. Authorities note a rapid three month surge with daily arrivals exceeding 1000, predicting next year will surpass the 1899-1900 port record, which exceeded all other ports combined.
Lord Roberts states General Hunter captured 8046 horses and 8 guns in addition to prisoners. Ian Hamilton pushes toward Rustenburg clashing with Boers in the Magaliesberg range. Wounded include Lt Col Rhodes and Major Williams among 41. Boers report 2 dead and several wounded. A train attack near Kroonstad kills four and wounds eight. Lennox and 40 men captured then released at US consul general’s request. Knox engages Boer force north of Kroonstad leaving wagons and cattle. Pretoria dispatch notes unconfirmed death of General Christian De Wet.
Cuicano August 6 a near unanimous vote adopted a rule restricting grain quotations to five minute intervals. The board of trade believes this will shut down bucketshops by eliminating continuous posting of prices.
Rt Rev Augustin Healy Catholic bishop of Maine died suddenly Sunday afternoon. In Hancock county Tennessee two men were killed and two others mortally wounded in an election row.
A London dispatch reports indecisive South African War news but signals a rapid close. General Hunter's prisoners could total around 4000. Kitchener leads operations against General Dewet, with Baden-Powell under pressure at Rustenburg and Hamilton moving to relieve him.
Paris dispatch reports four thousand cab drivers on strike demanding reduced rentals. No violence reported as Republican guards guard the stables in the city on August 6.
American League games listed with Detroit 2 Chicago 0 Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 1 Minneapolis 6 Cleveland 10 Kansas City 3 Buffalo 2. National League results show Cincinnati 8 Pittsburgh 1 St. Louis 10 New York 1 Chicago 1 Brooklyn 8.
FouriHersberg tally notes 2,600 Boers at General Hunter camp and 1,500 prisoners with 9 guns at General Ian Hamilton camp. About 5,000 in Caledon valley initially, some fled sheltering, now sending in seeking surrender terms.
In Duluth on August 6 the cash wheat offers ranged from No. 1 hard 79% to No. 2 Northern 75%. Futures showed No. 1 hard 79%4 and 77% for September, with December at 77 4. Flax traded cash at 61.36 with September 61.33 and October 1.2944.
In Minneapolis on August 6 the market shows wheat quotes for delivery in various contracts. In Store No 1 Northern August 74 cents, September 74 and 75 40, December 75 5% to 75% 8e. On Track No 1 hard 76%0, No 1 Northern 74%0, No 2 Northern 730.
Sioux City Iowa August 6 cattle market steady with beeves at 5.00 to 5.25, cows and bulls 2.00 to 4.00, stockers 3.56 to 5.00, calves 4.25 to 5.00. Hogs down about 50 cents, prices 5.00 to 5.10. Receipts: cattle 200 hogs 2,500.
Lorenzo Marquez correspondent reports General Baden-Powell wounded at Rustenburg as Boers take prisoners and capture 82 wagons.
Hogs opened five cents higher and closed strong with price range 4.70 to 5.80. Cattle market steady with sales 8.75 to 11.26 for cows and heifers, 8.3 to 8.60 for fat bulls, 3.50 to 4.50 for steer calves. Sheep market steady with fat sheep 3.50 to 4.00 and lambs 4.50 to 5.50. Receipts: cattle 60, calves 25, hogs 550, sheep 15.
Trustworthy reports state Chinese fortifications on the Yangtse include a Nankin fort where two 6 inch quick fire guns were disabled at first trial. Chinese officials say the guns were mounted as a precaution against Boxer forces advancing southward.
In Cnicano six anarchists including Lucy Parsons were arrested as they arrived to hold a meeting. Police seized a considerable amount of incendiary literature readied for distribution and disruption.
In Belgrade on August 6 King Alexander wed Mme Draga Maschin with great pomp. The nuptials prompt a broad amnesty granting political pardons including former radical premier Taushanovich.
CATTLE nominally steady with steers from 5.85 to 6.00, cows and heifers at 4.80 to 5.00, and Texas fed steers at about 6.35. HOGS ease with mixed and butcher weights around 6.15 to 6.45, good to choice heavy 5.10 to 5.45, and light 5.20 to 5.60. SHEEP and lambs steady with sheep 3.35 to 4.75 and lambs 4.25 to 5.75.
Fred Hines, 13, admitted poisoning his father after claiming cruel treatment and denial of driving his team. The father is dangerously ill at the county hospital. The boy and his younger brother bought the poison and Fred mixed it into his father's coffee.
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