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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
2
Undated cablegram from Minister Conger reports the American legation in Pekin under siege with the situation growing more precarious. Chinese government demands departure, imperial troops fire daily, but all connected with the U.S. legation are described as well at the moment.
A cablegram from Minister Conger at Pekin warns of ongoing danger to foreign ministers as Chinese troops tighten control. The State Department notes ammunition and provisions are greatly reduced and that a Washington conference with the president occurred, signaling renewed government push toward Peking despite risks.
Washington reports General Chaffee transmitting a cable from Tien Tsin noting a conference outcome and planned battle Sunday. Chinese positions along Pei Tsang are fortified by flooded ground, with Japanese English and American forces totaling about 10 000 attacking on the western river flank. Russian French forces total around 4 000 opposite bank. Pedang Yang Tsung crossing and Yang Tsun are named objectives with 2 000 Onur forces and guard details for Tien Tsin noted. Ministers are reported safe as of July sth.
Brussels dated Aug 5 reports M de Favoreaux receiving a message from the Belgian minister in Pekin. Since June 20 foreigners, including Belgians and 58 marines, have faced an attack at the British legation. The siege ended July 17 with 70 wounded, provisions nearly exhausted, and delivery hoped next week.
In Lonxpos August, Mr Benjamin Cohen asked the chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach why subscriptions to exchequer bonds closed early. The chancellor said the lists closed once subscribed and noted an Anglo American offer to place half the issue in America under same terms. He cited Bank of England gold reserves reaching a low and suggested US gold movement could relieve pressure if $10,000,000 were taken there.
In Rome Anglia the brother and brother in law of Bresci, king Humbert’s assassin, are held on suspicion of foreknowledge. The detained man says Bresci frequently practiced with a revolver, suggesting prior preparation for the crime.
At Aug. 8 stockyards W. D. Flatt of Hamilton Ontario added a herd of shorthorns bulls and heifers. The prices paid broke all records with an average of 793 dollars per animal, surpassing past Chicago sales.
The New South Wales naval contingent of 250 marines departed Sydney aboard the transport Salamis for China amid a large enthusiastic crowd witnessing the event.
Eight American University of Munich students were arrested in Berlin at a Loewen brewery gardens for creating a disturbance and injuring a waiter who is seriously hurt. The American embassy has not yet intervened.
In Montreal Canada on August 7 Gt Herrick Duggan skippering Red Coat defeated the Minnesota challenger from White Bear Yacht Club St Paul by 2 minutes 17 seconds to win the Sewanhaka Cup. Minnesota had won the first race Friday and lost the second Monday on windward courses.
Jack Rooney of Chicago defeated Jack Karkek of Wisconsin in a Graeco Roman wrestling match to claim the world championship and a prize of 600 eta. The bout took place in Milwaukee on August 8.
The Peruvian cabinet has tendered its resignation. Altogether 52 suspected anarchists have been placed under arrest at Rome within the last 48 hours. Ted Sloan will sail for New York next Saturday, returning to England in order to ride at the Doncaster meeting. The post office department has ordered rural free delivery service established at Delavan, Minn., and Tomah, Wis.
American League results show Buffalo defeated Indianapolis 8 to 4, and Milwaukee and Minneapolis tied 6 to 6, with Kansas City beating Chicago 9 to 4 while Detroit blanked Cleveland 5 to 0. National League games include Boston taking Cincinnati 4 to 3, Pittsburgh routing Philadelphia 9 to 0, St. Louis winning 6 to 8 at New York, and Chicago defeating Brooklyn 7 to 1.
DuLuTa dated Aug 7 reports cash prices for wheat No 1 hard 80 40 No 1 Northern 78 3 4 No 8 77 0 Arrive No 1 hard old 80 4 3 No 1 Northern old 78 3 4 No 1 hard new 80 0 September 78 3 4 December 78 3 4 Flax cash 1 41 September 1 29 October 1 25
In Minneapolis on August 7, wheat price quotes show No. 1 Northern at 75 3/4 to 76 1/2 cents for August and September contracts. December at 76 cents. Track prices list No. 1 hard wheat at 75 3/4 cents and No. 2 Northern at 74 1/2 to 76 1/2 cents.
Sioux City Iowa August 7 cattle market steady with beeves 5.00 to 5.20, cows bulls and mixed 2.00 to 4.00, stockers feeders 3.50 to 4.00, calves and yearlings 4.00 to 5.30. Hogs up 10 cents with prices 5.00 to 5.15.
HOGS market opened up 6 to 7 cents and closed strong with gains. CATTLE steady with slight decline and higher readings for certain classes. SHEEP market strong and active with demand for fat sheep and lambs at elevated prices.
Chicago markets report price quotes for wheat corn and oats with August September and October figures. It lists cash flax butter poultry prices and eggs with current bid levels across varieties and grades.
Frederick Merrick was arrested in Elbert county and brought to Hugo on suspicion of being a Union Pacific train robber. A posse is pursuing another man thought to be Merrick's partner.
Miss Alice Hampton of Lexington Kentucky testifies to the healing power of Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription after years of illness. She endured fever cough pain numbness and womb trouble but recovered after using three bottles of each remedy. She also recommends Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach bowels and liver issues.
Iowa Central offers low fare round trips on certificate plans for meetings across the nation. Destinations include New York City Boston Keeling West Virginia Detroit Buffalo Milwaukee Burlington Denver Mendota and Marshalltown with dates in Aug July and Aug 23. Conference groups include American Florists National Fraternal Congress Knights of Pythias Saengerbund and United Presbyterian youth group plus Advent Christian church events.
The G A R ladies announce an August 11 excursion by special C G W road train from Austin at 6 40 a m. The route passes Dodge Center Kenyon Hampton St Paul Minneapolis and includes a depot stop in St Paul and a return on the same day. Arrangements cover wheels lunch baskets and baggage care, aiming for a top class picnic.
Cash paid for scrap iron at the new foundry. Owner can reclaim a pile of keys by calling at this office and paying the notice fee.
Weather overview notes fair conditions with showers in the northern portion tonight and into Thursday. Warmer temperatures are expected as the system moves away.
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