This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
1
An ad lists Pure Linen Huckaback Towels at various prices including 15 cents and 3 cents, plus linings and Cambrick lining described as best quality. It references Gilbert’s licilas, regular and sale prices per yard, and mentions hose cuts and fabric items in a crowded sale notice.
A grocery notice guarantees customer satisfaction with money-back refunds and promotes high quality goods. The message mentions Fangie Lee and claims top-tier classes among the items offered.
Washington officials split on the meaning of the reported heavy fight near Tien Tsin. Some expect rapid disintegration of Chinese forces at Pei Tsang, others see continued resistance toward Pekin with Chinese losses and ammunition ammunition cited.
A cable from Commander Taussig and a second from Admiral Remey describe a large engagement near Pei Tsang, about six miles northwest of Tien Tsin, with heavy Allied losses and Chinese retreat. Unofficial figures cite about 16 000 engaged and 1 200 casualties, mostly Russians and Japanese.
London reports Sir Chih Chen Loh Fen Yuh relayed a tsungli yamen message dated July 31 asserting ministers are safe and friendly ties persist. It notes a likely conference termination and minister escort to Tien Tsin, while hostages are feared as a tactic to halt the Pekin march.
London dispatch cites Li Hung Chang declaring China must not cede land to any power under any circumstances. He blames Prince Tuan and the Pekin government for delaying victory, saying the rebellion issue would not be so grave otherwise. Troops to China are being rushed from India as British forces move a fourth native brigade. A bubonic plague case is reported on a Hamburg harbor vessel with cautions issued.
Conservative MP Ashmead Burdette-Coutts urged a hospital commission to probe military hospitals in South Africa claiming the current inquiry would not reveal truth as soldiers fear testifying. Arthur Balfour condemned him accusing maligning the army and questioned his confidence in the inquiry results.
The Retail Grocers' association passes resolutions condemning the American Biscuit company for charging 15 cents per cracker box. The group may urge members to boycott the company and seeks St Paul grocers’ support. A canvass of city stores aims to form an early closing agreement.
Rev. E. G. Cattermel his wife and two children escaped death as forest fires on Mill Creek roared across the Big Hole country. They turned back amid heat and smoke after entering a sea of flames on the continental divide. Firefighters battle the worst blaze in years as dry brush and grass fuel the flames.
Queen Victoria thanks Parliament for the address and expresses indignation and concern over the assassination of King Humbert I of Italy. She notes she has conveyed the sentiments of abhorrence and sympathy to Italy's royal family, government, and people.
Sunapee New Hampshire August 7 Secretary Hay reached here for vacation last Saturday and rests comfortably after contracting a cold en route from Washington. A slight fever and exhaustion from duties over the Chinese situation are noted. doctors and family see only a minor indisposition and expect a few days of rest to restore him.
Wasu Hington August 7. A delegation of Cuban school teachers studying English at Harvard Cambridge will visit the capital to pay respects to the U S president and inspect national institutions and attractions on the isth.
Aug. 7 in Curiaco Countess Enrica Rozwadowski wife of the Italian consul in Chicago asked for special police protection for her husband amid fear of anarchist threats linked to his government ties. She noted several threatening letters received recently.
Health inspector condemns seventy five thousand pounds of poultry delivered to this market from the St. Paul cold storage warehouse fire. The meat, found at a commission house on North Canal street, is slated for disposal due to contamination risk.
Nine people died and about twenty suffered prostration due to a day of extreme heat in Cuicano Chicago. The government office reading reached 93 degrees at 4 pm and street temperatures rose two to four degrees higher. A southwest wind was meager and stifling.
Lincoln residents kept calm as William Jennings Bryan began his journey to Indianapolis. Friends gathered at the depot but there was no demand for a speech or demonstrative welcome.
Leaders from national state and county organizations will attend a Chicago Press Club reception on August 17 aboard the steamship Virginia of the Goodrich line. Over 2 000 prominent political figures from both parties are expected to mingle, enjoy a banquet, music and an informal exchange of greetings before the campaign opens.
In Onicaco Aug 7 Chairman Jon and Webster Davis met at the national Democratic headquarters for over an hour to plan a speaking tour. Sam D. Cook Missouri secretary of state nominee visited and said the Democratic campaign opens Aug 27 in Missouri with Sedalia as the first meeting site. Theodore Roosevelt will headline the Republican effort while Senator Jones works on three standing committees: executive advisory and a press.
Secretary Perry Heath says Republican national chairman Hanna may join Westward campaign tours for McKinley and Roosevelt after arrivals from national headquarters. Heath notes strong demand from the West to hear Hanna and believes he will accept, aiding the ticket.
Governor Theodore Roosevelt Republican nominee for vice president spoke at New York political headquarters outlining a three month tour beginning with a non political Labor Day address in Chicago. He will travel west until Oct. 15 before returning to New York to speak only within the state and cover every county.
The general election in Alabama for state and county offices and the general assembly was held today with a large Democratic majority. The ticket was headed by William J. Samford of Lee County who will be inaugurated governor.
In Mason City Iowa on August 7 Harry Wheelock, recently released from the state penitentiary, was shot and killed by his wife at 11 a.m. She claimed he had threatened her life and fired two shots as he tried to enter their home, killing him instantly. Police prepared to investigate the fatal shooting.
Skaguay residents met with General Spaulding first assistant secretary of the treasury to protest British bonding rules. He urged presenting the issue to the state department and considered closing the Skaguay sub-port a harsh remedy, promising to aid the effort.
A cotton Belt freight and a southbound passenger train collided at AurichArkansas, 40 miles north of Pine Bluff, after a siding switch failed. Five men were killed and two seriously injured. The passenger engine and baggage car were wrecked, the caboose of the freight train was struck, and four freight cars were demolished.
Colorado officers pursue robbers who held up a Union Pacific train and killed a passenger on Sunday. Two ranchmen 860 miles south of Hugo are suspected after a black macintosh left on the car emerged as the sole tangible clue.
Baron Fava the Italian ambassador reports to the state department that a Paterson New Jersey band of anarchists conspired to assassinate all European crowned heads. New Jersey authorities collaborate with Italian police to determine if such a group exists and identify its members.
London August 7 Major General Frederick Maurice commanding the Woolrich district supervised volunteer maneuvers that began Saturday to hold 40 roads in northern Sussex with a corps of cyclists. The cyclist defenders reportedly repelled the supposed invaders and the result is seen as proving the supermobile capability of the cyclist forces.
A Pretoria dispatch dated August 5 reports General Lord Kitchener has narrowed the Boer circle by driving the enemy from a flank position held by Generals Dewet and Steyn as London notes August 7.
The Italian Chamber of Deputies reopened in Rome with a huge crowd in attendance. Tribunes were draped in black as Signor Villa, the chamber president, delivered a memorial address praising the late King Humbert and received frequent applause.
The United States transport McPherson went ashore on Fortune Island August 2 but floated August 5 uninjured and proceeded. It had arrived at Santiago from New York July 28 and sailed July 31 for Guantanamo.
Milan August 7 Bresci the assassin of King Humbert has shifted from calm to fits of passion. He has been placed in a straight jacket for ten hours due to these outbursts, signaling heightened agitation after the crime.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.