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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
1
The listing shows pure linen Huckaback towels at various prices and sale prices per yard. Cambric and linen canvass fabrics are offered with regular and sale prices, including Gilbert's Selicias at different price points.
Former congressman Charles A. Towne declines the Populist vice presidential nomination from Sioux Falls. In his letter to chairman P. M. Ringdal he explains he cannot run while supporting Bryan and Stevenson and stresses consistency and reform.
In Pretoria and London reports on August 6 8 details emerge that President Kroger is willing to surrender if a satisfactory promise about his ultimate destination is given. Lord Roberts notes Harrismith fell August 4 and that Kitchener with forces south of the Vaal river was joined by Kant's horse and the Canadian regiment. Elands River garrison faced Boer attack August 4 and may have been relieved with retreat toward Zeerust as Ian Hamilton heard heavy firing nearby.
The viceroy Lord Curzon reports a decisive improvement in crop outlook over the last ten days due to the renewed advance of the monsoon. Gujarat, Rajapoorna, and Central India can harvest ample grain, sowings proceed as plow stock allows, and a potential fall harvest could ease relief needs for about 6,350,000 people.
Helena dispatch reports a Montana forest blaze started Friday near Yellowstone Lake now burning south of Shoshone Lake along Snake River, close to the government forest reserve. Despite dense timber, heavy rains eased danger as soldiers and road crews cut timber to prevent further spread, fire now under control though 20 miles from travel lines.
Ottawa Beraca Mich August 8 Johnnie Dew a Grand Rapids aeronaut died during an exhibition when his balloon descended from nearly half a mile The parachute failed to open immediately causing a violent jerk He fell from the trapeze into a lake breaking every bone and died at age 19
After a five day pause dynamiters attacked St Louis Transit tracks again. A Belle Fontaine car in North St Louis exploded. windows shattered and a bushel-basket sized hole opened in the floor. No passengers or crew injured. warnings had kept women from riding.
The Japanese consul reports foreign ministers in Pekin were safe on Aug 1 but expect a renewal of the attack by Chinese forces at any moment. Only 25 cartridges per person and six days of provisions remained. The Japanese secretary died of wounds.
At Pei Tsang near Tien Tsin 16 000 allied troops attacked Chinese trenches at daylight and forced the enemy from their positions. Americans involved included the Ninth and Fourteenth regiments Reillys battery and the marines. A heavy engagement continued.
One hundred delegates representing 76 000 workers in New York City and vicinity forged an agreement uniting the United Building Trades board of delegates and the Building Trades council. They created the United Council of the Building Trades of New York and Vicinity to enforce arbitration among unions and end general strikes. Unions refusing voluntary arbitration may be compelled to submit or be expelled.
Li Hung Chang declares that Chinese forces must fight if the Allied advance reaches Pekin and that allowing foreign troops into the capital to escort ministers to Tien Tsin is impossible. Ministers reportedly left Pekin August 2, with consuls lacking confirmation and telegrams sent to Lord Rosebery outlining the stance.
A London dispatch says the advance on the capital will be strongly resisted as China concentrates a large force. The Shanghai and Paris wires note friction among allies over a commander in chief with MacArthur favored by Americans and Voyron reportedly appointed by France.
London reports Parliament says the government will hold Chinese officials personally responsible for any injuries to foreign legation members or other foreigners in Pekin. Brodrick notes no further communications will be sent and no confirmation exists of Li Hung Chang's claim that foreigners left Pekin for Tien Tsin under escort.
Paris reports a cabinet council announced no advice indicating allied forces will advance on Pekin. No decision or plan was conveyed as of August 8.
United States Commissioner Peacock orders extradition of Julian Arnold, second son of Sir Edward Arnold, a London lawyer, to England to face embezzlement charges after arrested in San Francisco for defrauding a client.
Delegates to the 80th general convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America gather in Philadelphia. Many attendees already arrived and more are expected as the opening session nears.
Grand Forks North Dakota reports a smallpox outbreak among Turtle mountains Indians with seventeen known cases and three deaths. Whites fear exposure as earlier indifference delayed response and officials scramble for containment.
Reports indicate mingling among people as tents sheltering the sick are visited by others. The Indian police have forced isolation of patients and are upholding strict quarantine with patrols to prevent spread.
In Washington harbor Isle Royal two firemen Manuel Caballo and Harry W Christian of New York were scalded to death when steam pipes burst on J J Hills new steam yacht Wacouta. The vessel carried Samuel Hill and J J Hills daughters and friends. details were slow to emerge.
Reports from Hibbing Minnesota confirm a July 18 explosion in an underground magazine at the Clark property mine. Inspector McCallum, sent from Duluth, says 18 men were killed. the accident is the worst of its kind in the state’s record.
In mney nnwonti Kansas a 21 year delay ends as Mutual Life Insurance pays Mrs. Sallie E Hillman Smith 22000 cash plus interest from a 1879 policy. The Connecticut Mutual still faces 11054 judgment while two other firms have settled.
Omecano August 8 Congressman J W Babcock of Wisconsin backing the Republican ticket has petitioned Western railway lines to grant half rates to 5000 government employees in Washington for returning home to vote. He also urges selling such tickets in Washington to avoid multiple purchases. If possible the Western lines may grant the rate but he was advised to first appeal to the initial lines.
Aug details of the assault on the train carrying Mr Stowe reveal 27 bullets pierced his compartment. Louis Sharp, an American with Mr Stowe, was shot in the foot. Commandant Therona expressed sorrow, calling it a mistake. The Boers restored Stowe’s carriage to the line.
Ottawa reports Pearce and Hoy gins of A squad Royal Canadian Dragoons Toronto, under Colonel Lessard in the second contingent in South Africa, tried and sentenced to ten years penal servitude for collecting arms from burghers and reselling them to the Boers. Death is the maximum penalty for this offense.
Herman and Willie Klabunde aged 6 and 8 were drowned in Lake Winnebago while in a boat and attempting to swim ashore they were exhausted. The incident occurred near Osakasa Wisconsin on August 8.
Washington reports from Constantinople say Mr. Griscom the American chargé renews calls for settlement of U S claims against Turkey. The reminders follow Washington instructions to press the matter about every fortnight to avoid any lapse in negotiations.
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