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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1897

Page

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Everything Must Go in Move to Cheap Harley's Old Stand

Store宣布清仓大促将转至 Cheap Harley's 旧址 新货将于新地点上架 上街购物者可享低价折扣 促销信息明确强调减价与搬迁计划

Sweeping injunction issued in Pittsburgh miners strike

An order restrains miners from assembling marching or inducing others to join. If violated contempt prosecutions may follow and output could suffer as Canonsburg and nearby camps react to the ruling. The case proceeds as unions claim rights while companies label marches unlawful and threatening to workers.

Pittsburgh Dto New York Cleveland Gas Coal Company de Armitt ‘Nes Canonsburg Ar- Sted

Coal shipped in refrigerator cars from Junta to East

Railway men report a Santa Fe shipment of coal in refrigerator cars from Junta Colorado to eastern points. Four cars were sidetracked at La Junta, marked and sealed with the cargo billed as Mable fruit, and crew members entered the cars for inspection as details emerge.

Colorado Tennessee Denver Junta Colo Santa Fe Raiload Company la Junta

Evansville Coal Strike Fails as Miners Return

In Evansville Indiana on August 13 the coal miners strike collapses as marching delegations persuaded workers to walk out but most miners return to the mines, ending the stoppage in the district.

Evansvil v_e Ind

Glucose Trust Consolidation Completes Major Plant Acquisitions

The glucose trust finalizes its consolidation in Chicago with transfers of at least four large plants including Peoria and Buffalo operations. The dissolution of an injunction enables the deals, with involved parties such as William Hamlin and Cicero Hamilton present. Readied transfers include the Chicago Sugar Refining plant and Peoria Grape Sugar, totaling over 12 million in value. Edward L. Johnson acted as intermediary.

Chiago Glucose Trust Chicago Peoria American Glucose Company William Hamlin Cicero Hamilton Buffalo N. Y Peoria Grape Sugar Company Chicago Sugar Refining Company Recorder’s Edward L. Johnson

Mellen Elected President of Northern Pacific Railway

C S Mellen was chosen as president of the Northern Pacific Railway with Daniel D Lamont named director and vice president. The resignation of President Winter creates the vacancy, and Lamont will assume vice presidency on September 1. The move signals continued independence for the Northern Pacific and aims to strengthen ties with the Great Northern.

New York C. S. Mellen Northen Pacific Railway Company Daniel 5. Lamont Mr. Mellen New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Union Pacific Railroad Northern Pacific Winter Lamont Mellen Frederick D. Underwood J. P. Morgan & Co Hill Great Northern

Wheat tops yearly price as market opens congested

September wheat reached the best price of the year at 41. cents, with a fogged opening that pushed Sept from 15 to 41.5 cents during early trading. A late surge lifted values further, while corn and oats moved with wheat and provisions rose near the close.

Paris

Two Nations Quarrel Break in Diplomatic Ties With Bulgaria

Vienna reports Austro-Hungarian government voices sharp indigation at Bulgarian premier Stoiloff. Bulgarian refusal to apologize leads to suspension of relations rather than rupture. Baron von Kulmbach-Rosenburg acts as envoy in Sofia with Baron Hoenning handling duties. Bulgaria remains a key Austrian customer. tensions likely to stay static for now.

Loxpon Vienna Austria-Hungary M. Stoiloff Baron von Kulmbach-Rosenburg Sofia Legation Baron Hoenning Austria Bulgaria Russia

Organized New England party sails for Klondike gold

A large well equipped 21 member expedition from Boston, led by Captain Arthur E. Seymour, leaves Aug 4 for the Klondike with each member contributing 1000 dollars and sharing all expenses and profits. The party arrives in Sreattle Washington Aug 13 to begin the journey.

Turkiye placards demand change amid Armenian massacres

Placards posted across the ministry walls demand a change in the Turkish empire’s government and threaten violence unless reforms are enacted. Blood will flow if demands are not met. War Minister Riza Pasha orders commanders to watch officers amid rising discontent.

Constantinople Riza Pasha Turkey

Ontario Timber Regulations Ban U S Laborers in Camps

The Ontario cabinet adopted new timber regulations prohibiting laborers whose homes are outside Canada from working in crown timber camps. Premier Hardy said the government has not yet decided when the rules will take effect, though many American and some Canadian lumbermen have employed large numbers of U S workers.

Toronto Ont Ontario Canada United States Hardy

Spanish spy hanged in Cuba without trial

A Havana dispatch reports Spanish spy Miguel Besta was hanged by Cuban leader Baldomero Acosta after Besta’s mission to reach Acosta’s camp to assassinate him. Besta, known for a bloody spy career, had aided Weyler and caused many Cubans to be imprisoned or executed.

Weyler Acosta Jacksonville Fla Havana Miguel Besta Baldomero Acosta Besta

Democratic state convention completes ticket endorses Daniel

In Roanoke Virginia on August 183 the Democratic state convention closes its ticket and passes a resolution backing Senator John W. Daniel. It pledges not to back any legislature candidate opposed to his re election.

Roanoke Senate of John W. Daniel

Flax seed futures rise on Chicago board with steady gain

On August 13 in Chicago flax seed sold at 1.00 per bushel for Northwestern lots. The day saw a 4 cent gain, part of a 25 cent rise over the past two weeks driven by tight crop area, higher linseed oil prices, and a firm wheat market.

Chicaco Board of Trade

Granite decision for Minnesota capitol rumored

Reports from St Paul indicate capitol commissioners have virtually chosen Minnesota granite for the state building. William C. Baxter of Minneapolis is named to win the contract at 737,000. St Cloud bright gray granite will be used. The commission has not acted formally, but the forecast seems accurate.

St. Pau St. Paul State Capitol Minnesota William CC. Baxter Minneapolis St. Cloud

Hanna's Yacht Safe After Grounding on Lake Superior

Senator M. A. Hanna and companions on the Comanche ran aground in Nipigon straits at midnight. Tugs hauled the vessel free by 4 pm, with only a slight leak and no injuries. Passengers included Mrs. Hanna and daughters Mabel and Ruth, ex Governor Merriam, and others from Cleveland, Duluth, Toledo.

Jnckkrish Ont M. A. Hanna Great Lakes Lake Superior Nipigon Straits Nipigon Hanna Mabel Ruth Cleveland Merriam Minnesota Duluth Gosline Toledo McCurdy Phelps Deery

Blockade of Klondykers Threatens Winter Suffering

Seattle reports from August 13 describe dire conditions at Dyea and Skaguay with two thousand people stranded, few pack animals, and little chance of crossing the pass. Captain Amex says the situation is as bad as it gets and only horse owners may have a workable path before winter.

Seattle Wash Dyea Skaguay Amex Islander Rocky Shore United States Chilkoot Pass Lakes Puget Sound Victoria

Little Hero Sanks In River Tragedy

Victor Burns eight and his brother John eleven years old drowned on a log flot in the St Louis river at DouLuth Minnesota. The younger cried as a timber toppled him and the older brother tried to save him but both disappeared after several minutes of struggle.

Douluth Minn Victor Burns John Burns St. Louis Victor John

Treasury tariff dispute threatens Buffalo breakwater project

Washington reports that unless the treasury department changes its interpretation of the tariff on stone imported for government use, the Buffalo breakwater construction may halt, stalling one of the nation's largest engineering works now under way.

Washington Treasury Department Buffalo

Rich gold yield sparks new Coffe Creek discovery

News from Coffee Creek reports $40,000 more in gold dust and nuggets were recovered in one afternoon from the Graves brothers pocket that yielded $42,000 last Saturday. A fresh Morrison Gulch find two miles away is said to produce about $18,000 daily with two miners averaging $40 per pan.

Reppina Cal Coffee Creek Graves Brothers Morrison Gulch

Knights of Pythias adjourn with officer elections

Iowa Pythians adjourn as the grand lodge of Lota closes its sessions in Carnton. Council Bluffs is awarded the next session, with officers elected at the closing meeting.

Carnton Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Lota Council Bluffs

Attachment Released in Illinois Steel Company Claim

The attachment against the Illinois Steel company to satisfy a $60,539 claim for Newport Mining was released after a $125,000 guarantee signed by Frank G. Bigelow and Charlies F. Pfister. The release did not delay any part of the plant’s operation.

Milwaukeer Dlinois Steel Company Newpart Mining Company Frank G. Bigelow Charlies F. Pfister

Mill flour output and sales in Minneapolis area

Northwestern Miller reports Minneapolis last week produced 216 920 barrels of flour, down from 243 100 the prior week and 254 505 in 1896. Superior and Duluth mills ground 85 215 barrels, up from 38 350 the week before and 83 450 in 1896. Week sales reached 260 000 barrels, largely to domestic trade.

Minneapolis Northwestern Superior and Duluth Mills

Hitchcock Accepts Russian Mission Appointment

Ethan Allen Hitchcock of St. Louis has accepted the Russian mission. The president first mentioned him in connection with the appointment. He left Monday to prepare in St. Louis before traveling to St. Petersburg. A long standing close friendship existed between Hitchcock and the president.

Hitchcock Washington Ethan Allen Hitchcock St. Louis

Death of Ogoseola Priest Keller Across Northwest

Father Keller a noted Catholic priest dies at age beyond 90. He was the oldest priest in Northwest service and served decades in Minnesota. He was stationed at Little Canada near St. Paul when the city was a trading post and was the first Catholic priest in St. Paul.

Osceola Wis Father Keller Northwest Little Canada St. Paul

Noted Korean Dying in Washington

Pam Kwang Sah, chief of Korea’s privy council and ex-minister to the United States, and a commissioner to the queen’s jubilee, lies critically ill with consumption in Washington and may not survive the night. He is regarded as the most influential man in Korea.

Washington Pam Kwang Sah Privy Council of Korea Korea Soh

Wheat yield reports from Spokane region totals 41.6 million bushels

The Spokesman Review cites crop special reports showing Washington counties producing large wheat quantities. Spokane 4,000,000. Walla Walla 4,000,000. Adams 8,000,000. Whitman 13,609,000. Lincoln 15,400,000. Kittitas 400,000. Yakima 800,000. North Idaho Latah 2,000,000. Nez Perces 1,000,000. total 41,600,000 bushels.

Spokane Spokesman Review Washington Spokane County Walla Walla Adams Whitman Tancoin Kittas Yakima North Idaho Latah County Nez Perces

Royal Baking Powder Ad Claims Purity and Strength

An old advertisement touts Royal Baking Powder for strong leavening and resistance to alum or other adulterants common in inexpensive brands. It credits the Royal Baking Powder Co of New York with quality assurances.

Royal Baking Powder CO New York

Major Dick Denies Involvement In Bribery Claim

Major Charles Dick provides an interview from Cleveland denying bribery charges tied to the Populist state convention. He states he lent $25 to Hugo Preyer via a personal check and asserts he never offered money to influence political actions or convention outcomes.

Cleveland Chicago Charles Dick Hugo Preyer

American Vessels Carry Small Share of Trade

Treasury figures show British ships handle over 55 percent of U S imports and exports in the first six months of the year. Total imports aboard foreign ships reach 452 650 981 dollars while domestic exports aboard ships total 452 800 000 dollars. Foreign vessels carry 4 65 percent of imports and 15 35 percent of exports, with American vessels handling 37 119 eighteen dollars in exports and foreign ships 415 087 37 dollars.

Washington Treasury Department United States

No Wage Scale Reached as Glass Makers and Employers Adjourn

Chicago reports no agreement after talks between Window Glass Workers' association committees and manufacturers at the Auditorium. Workers trimmed their demand to a 20 percent increase, while manufacturers refused to move from the McKinley tariff level, signifying a 15 percent rise over the present scale. The conference adjourned to August 21 in Cleveland.

Chicago Cleveland Window Glass Workers’ Association

Injunction Served On Milwaukee and Waukesha Directors

Milwaukee Aug 13 Another injunction was served on the Milwaukee and Waukesha Electric Railroad directors during a board meeting aimed at reducing capital stock from 5 000 000 to 100 000 The service occurred as the reduction discussion continued Tobacco Growers Heavy Losers In Viroqua Wisconsin farmers report half of local tobacco crops destroyed by hail and wind with losses to growers amounting to about 150 000 leading many to plow under fields

Milwaukee Milwaukee and Waukesha Electric Railroad Company Viroqua Wis

Damage Mostly Repaired in Hot Springs Flood

Hot Springs Arkansas reports flood damage now mostly repaired. Trains on both roads run into the city. Water light and telephone systems are completely fixed and the big plunge is expected to be ready for business this week.

Hot Springs

Grasshopper Plague Harms Iowa Millet Crops

Grass hoppers are causing heavy damage in Sioux County Iowa with millet suffering severely as their feeding leaves heads of grain broken and destroyed in many areas.

Iowa Sioux City Millet

Bryan Back From the Park

W. J. Bryan returns from a 17 days trip through Yellowstone park. He is met by Governor Smith and Congressman Hartman who will escort him to Butte and other points in Montana.

Spencer Ida W. J. Bryan Yellowstone Park Smith Hartman Butte Montana

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