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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1900
Page
1
A fragmented advertisement lists Pure Linen Huckaback Towels with several prices including 10 cents and 25 cents. The text shows variations like Huckaback Towels and Towals, indicating a regional or OCR error in the listing.
A local grocer advertises satisfaction guaranteed with money back. Prices are stated as well below rivals while offering high class goods. The copy emphasizes value and quality in the store’s groceries.
Fifteen killed and seven injured when a passenger train struck an omnibus returning from a funeral three miles east of Slatington Pennsylvania. The curve made warning hearing impossible and the horses pulling the omnibus escaped injury.
In Louisiana on August 13 the Southern Pacific passenger train No 9 wrecked on a trestle over Lacasine Bayou. The tender derailed, engine lifted, nine coaches scattered into mud and water, and only one Pullman car remained on track. About 150 aboard, one boy named Fred Chattin was killed.
Milwaukee officials and the Labor day arrangements committee aim to have Governor Roosevelt and William J. Bryan speak in Milwaukee on September 8 as part of a double event with Chicago. Carter Harrison may join in Chicago, with Henry C. Payne promoting Roosevelt here and Mayor Harrison attending Milwaukee.
Rev Father W E Fowler pastor of St Josephs Catholic church received a letter from Rome dated July 20 confirming Archbishop Keane’s appointment to the Dubuque archdiocese to succeed Archbishop Hennessy who is deceased Cardinal Farcisco Satoli wrote the letter from Rome in Sioux City Iowa August 13.
A meeting in New York this Thursday aims to secure a special export rate for iron and steel products, placing them on the same level as grain to boost shipments. The event, noted from Pirissura on Aug 13, signals a potential surge in exports of steel goods.
The Ingersoll Memorial association in Peoria Illinois on August 13 announced plans for a bronze statue of large size on a granite base to memorialize the famous agnostic.
Forest fires near East Tawas Michigan were brought under control as heavy rainfall doused the flames. No injuries reported and city officials acknowledged the abrupt end to the threat.
Lord Roberts dispatches from Pretoria dated Aug 10 describe Boer resistance and British actions. Buller held Amerspoort Aug 7 after skirmish with 20 casualties. he moved along the Reistspruit Aug 9 toward Ermelo. Arrests included Commandant Marias and others. 180 burghers surrendered with over 1,000,000 rounds. Cloet of the volksraad captured with Hunter. Kitchener clashed with Dewet near Lindeque.
Paris reports a collision off Cape St Vincent during French fleet maneuvers. The torpedo boat Framee sank with 4 officers and 58 men saved. about 60 may have perished as the battleship Brennus under Vice Admiral Fournier remained afloat. The Framee’s turn to the right caused the accident.
The Navy Department rejected all bids opened Friday for armor plate. The government does not indicate building an armor plate plant. New advertisements will be issued and bids re‑opened, with bidders allowed to adjust terms especially delivery, as the initial bid times were cited as a reason for rejection.
In Bluff Dale Texas six white boys raided a farmer’s watermelon patch and ate doctored melons. After warning notes, they returned and ate more. The farmer poisoned melons with strychnine causing two deaths in the patch two dying on the way home and two after arriving home.
Victoria reports the Canadian government will end the 10 percent royalty. A Dawson government assay office will value gold honestly with certificates bankable at full value. An export duty on gold will be applied. Two Dawson MPs to be elected in October.
Veterans of the Philippine war gather in Denver to inaugurate the Society and attend a public meeting with speeches by Gov. Thomas Senators Teller and Wolcott and generals Greene Sumner Metcalf and other leaders.
Charred remains of an Union Pacific robber found in a burned ruin after a posse confrontation. A skull wound suggests suicide to escape flames. Denver officials confirm the fallen fugitive as W. A. Dempsey, an old offender.
American League results list Minneapolis 0 Chicago 9. Milwaukee 7 Kansas City 0. second game Milwaukee 2 Kansas City 1. Detroit 2 Buffalo 1. second game Detroit 7 Buffalo 2. National League Chicago Pittsburg 6. St Louis 2 Brooklyn 3.
An explosion at the Portland Gas Company works kills three men. In Toledo Ohio 8 G Reighard, a coal wagon driver, fatally shoots his wife then commits suicide. Edward Marble, Brooklyn playwright and actor, dies at 54, noted in the arts world. Navy reports gunboat Nashville sails from Taku to New Chwang.
Aug. 18 reports from Wasmixatos say war department officials await more news from General Chaffee. He transmitted a message from Minister Conger saying Pekin will hold on until relief arrives and that information will be sent when possible. Officials are determined to press toward Pekin rapidly.
The Tsung Li Yamen complained of delays by Pekin ministers in replying to China’s offer to escort foreign ministers. Delcasse responded that no departure order would be issued while the route is unsafe and that China must protect ministers, even against its own rebels, to clear the road to the capital.
Sir Robert Hart in Pekin cables London Aug 5 urging earlier evacuation as convenient for foreigners and safer for ministers. The Morning Post notes this shows Chinese worry for foreign safety and Hart’s push for a quicker exit. Sheng fears for legation members as troops retreat to the capital. Austrian commander says allies rested three days after Yang Tsun capture.
The Official Messenger reports that M. De Giers, Russian minister at Pekin, may leave with his staff and marine guard once guarantees are provided. The siege of the legations continues and China must ensure safe passage without danger. He will highlight China’s responsibility for any violation of protection.
A Washington cabinet member said the imperial edict authorizing Li Hung Chang to negotiate peace would probably not alter the current plan to press on to Pekin and rescue the legations. He cautioned that the ministers must be saved first and questioned Li’s reliability, noting any action requires stronger backing than the edict.
Sir Chih Chen Lo Feng Luh said foreign ministers delaying departure from Pekin have complicated the situation. He warned that an Allied advance could draw the Southern provinces into trouble and trigger fear of a foreigner exodus if Indian troops land at Shanghai. He urged negotiations with Li Hung Chang to avert broader conflict.
Li Hung Chang and other viceroys appeal to the United States to stop foreign troops landing at Shanghai. They say 20 warships in the harbor can protect foreigners and maintain order without troops and warn landing would provoke disorder. The request was sent via Minister Wu and received by the State Department.
Shanghai dispatch reports British consul general says troop landings are precautionary as unrest spreads toward Shanghai. He notes Kiangsu already in revolt and Tai Tung rioting with the telegraph station burned as disturbances grow nearer.
Joseph Phelps and Frank Craig, wealthy stockmen from St. Joseph, were fatally shot three miles from Nodaway, Missouri, as they returned from cattle sales and after depositing proceeds in the bank. Two men attempted a robbery and are at large.
Cloudbursts along the Yellowstone river from Glendive to Billings wash out about 12 fills and ruin two steel bridges. The sudden rise in water forced five west bound passenger trains to halt while repairs were made.
Dwight L. Bell aged 61 died at his brother Dr. Charles L Bell’s residence in Briparrott Conn after a long illness. He was longtime engineer for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and helped establish many colonies in the West and Southwest. He leaves a wife and three children.
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