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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
1
A newspaper notice proclaims a seven day sale starting Wednesday August 7 offering half price on all remnants. Dress goods wash goods laces embroideries calico and muslin items are measured to set lengths with no marked up prices. Customers must divide listed prices by two to obtain sale price and visit to purchase.
Buffalo Aug 6 The Anchor Line strike ends as President Keefe orders Longshoremen to resume work the morning after negotiations in Erie with the Anchor Line and contractors. Coyle buys Kane’s stake and fleet work restarts. Joyce will inform members. Exposition fire in Kansas City destroys 1887 boom building of $200000. no injuries.
A gasolene explosion in six Locust Street buildings above Tenth Philadelphia trapped and killed many, with at least 35 inside blame the blast as fires spread through debris. Rescue crews, ambulances, and hospital checks followed as crews pulled survivors from the rubble.
News from Washington Aug 6 suggests no confirmation of a Caracas report claiming a battle occurred between Venezuelan troops and a revolutionary force led by Dr Gar. Details remain unclear and official sources have not corroborated the clash.
News item from York on August 6 reports the sale of transports Terry and McPhee at auction in Albany. The Terry was purchased by S Barry of Chicago for 19 699 dollars and Parson of Baltimore bought the other for 18 700 dollars.
Readable fragments indicate a Roosevelt related group forming under a banking act and railway context in Washington Kentucky with references to street and strike actions. Names and full details are unclear in the damaged text.
General orders publish the charges and findings against Major Charles A. Doyen of the North Atlantic squadron. He is found guilty, sentenced to loss of two numbers and a public reprimand, with Hackett endorsing the navy department action.
Oakland City Ind Aug 6 Frank Osborne was shot and instantly killed by James Harbison about three miles north of the city. Osborne had sworn to kill Harbison. The motive was said to involve a girl.
The article notes merchants prepare for fall by staging final sales and clearing summer stock to make room for a large line of Fair goods. A buyer will select merchandise for the coming season and offer dry goods at reasonable prices.
Special This Week features a wash goods sale with prices cut to half and one third or less of real value. The stock includes all wash goods discounted in this week’s event.
The ad lists deep discounts this week on lace curtain remnants and odds and ends. Prices include reductions of twenty five to fifty percent.
A grocery department advertises cash purchases and cash sales. It emphasizes buying in large quantities to undersell competitors and offer lower prices to customers.
A local ad touts summer belts at half and quarter price cuts to encourage buyers to purchase for neighbors this week and save 50 percent on their belts.
The shoe store promotes sensible economy by offering well fitting footwear for ladies. It markets a line priced at 2.00, 2.50, 3.00 and 3.50, urging buyers to compare before purchasing.
Naval Constructor Gilmore reports the big floating dock at Havana in excellent condition after testing. He says it docked a large merchant ship in 40 minutes, a notably quick performance, and views the dock as a valuable addition to the navy.
London reports the third reading of the king's declaration bill with no division. Lord Salisbury said Catholics do not seek removal of offensive words without the security clause. Catholics regret but accept the declaration in its current form.
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