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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1900
Page
1
A fragmented display advertises linen goods and napkins with varying sale prices. It lists Pure Linen Huckaback Towels and Cambrick Lining by yard, with several inconsistent price snippets and mentions of Gilbert’s Selicias and assorted hose items.
Local grocer touts money back satisfaction guarantee with high quality goods. Emphasizes best class items and value to customers amid competitive market.
Washington dispatch reports General Chaffee's force reached Hos Pi Wu about 88 miles from Pekin, advancing six miles daily. The movement, from Yang Tsun to Hos Pi Wu, signals rapid progress and potential influence on the Chinese government amid ongoing operations near Pekin.
The State Department releases the U S reply to Wu to Li Hung Chang as envoy plenipotentiary The United States supports peaceful negotiations and a ceasefire contingent on safely allowing the relief expedition to enter Beijing and escort foreign ministers to Tianjin The exchange stresses continued friendly relations and mutual efforts for a peaceable settlement
Berlin dispatch reports the empress dowager intends to transfer her court to another city before allied forces reach Pekin. Chinese minister Lu Hai Houan urged staying in Pekin and awaiting international forces.
An explosion occurred at a Shanghai Mauser magazine enclosure on Aug 14. The blast damaged the area, and details on injuries or casualties were not provided. Foreigners are barred from the facility.
New York Aug 14 Judge Lacombe refuses to sign the writ of extradition for Charles F W Neeley citing Judge Wallace appeal to the supreme court in habeas corpus matter A citation by Judge Wallace September 7 asks Burnett and Henkle to appear before the U S Supreme Court to show cause why the circuit court order should not be corrected and speedy justice achieved.
Turkish embassy in Washington denies published reports of massacres in Saganik Sassun district. Advices say unrest arose from clashes between authorities and Armenian brigands led by Antranik. Brigands fired on troops in a chapel after surrender was demanded. two soldiers died and attackers were killed or captured.
La Crosse Wisconsin August 14 third annual encampment on the Black Hawk battlegrounds at Battle Island near Victory opens Sunday. The grounds mark a historic site where whites were killed in the Blackhawk war. Chief Winneshick of the Winnebago led thousands in a long-ago march against settlers. A July 15 1880 treaty at Prairie du Chien involved the Sacs and Fox, Blackhawk resisted submission. Blackhawk was defeated on the Wisconsin river in 1832 and captured later that year on Battle Island.
The Chronicle reports Col. W J Bryan will not be in Chicago on Tuesday August 28 the Grand Army of the Republic parade day to avoid embarrassing President McKinley. The Democratic nominee may arrive the next day or two days later after briefing from Executive Director Harper.
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 14 the Evening Post reports Populist chairman Butler will campaign for McKinley. Vice chairman Edmiston declined to discuss the matter saying no definite information is available on Butler's future course.
In Caiiaco on August 14 William J. Bryan held talks with a delegation of colored men led by J. Milton Turner of St. Louis, former minister to Liberia. They conveyed widespread dissatisfaction with the current administration and pledged support from many in their race while urging Bryan Democratic clubs.
Word reaches the G A R that the Spanish minister to the United States Duke d Arcos with the duchess and legation attaches will arrive in Chicago August 25 to attend the encampment. The court of honor illumination is postponed to that date.
In Kenosha Wisconsin Hazel Patterson was taken from her mother’s arms. The kidnapers escaped in a carriage waiting nearby. The bold abduction followed a family quarrel over the child and caused widespread excitement.
An intensely hot wind scorched Saliia Kansas as late corn withered and crop prospects fell. Temperatures reached 112 in the district and over 100 in town. William J. Bryan will be notified of his presidential nomination by the United States Monetary League in Topeka on August 3 during People's party events.
Manila reports claim Aguinaldo refuses amnesty to avoid violating warfare laws as his guerrilla orders allegedly hinder surrender. A note dated Biac-Na-Bato describes his brief stay patterns and access limits to close aides. Separate dispatch cites General Pio del Pilar, who surrendered and seeks U.S. terms and to raise a native Filipino regiment for China service.
The White Star liner Cymric reached New York after a 36 hour blaze on a transatlantic crossing. Fire started in forward hold No 1 while 19 hours out from Queenstown and burned until midnight Monday, then brought under control with compartments flooded to contain flames. Ship suffered non serious damage to general merchandise.
Managua reports Nicaragua's government cancelled the Interoceanic Canal company concession after the Eur-Crac in syndicate failed to deposit 400000 dollars in gold by August 8. El Comercio confirms the forfeiture and cites official notice to the company.
London dispatch reports the Boers left Machadodorp and occupy Watervalonder in force. A large portion of Commandant General Louis Botha's stores at Dalmantha was burned on Sunday. Barberton has been proclaimed the new seat of the Transvaal government.
The July import value reached 68,636,253 dollars with 221,884,068 free of duty. Exports totaled 100,413,501 dollars, up over last July by more than 5,500,000 dollars, the month’s report shows.
The street railway systems of Duluth and Superior have completed consolidation after a failed July 1 plan. The combined Duluth and Superior lines plus suburban branches will operate as one system, with Thomas Lowry of Minneapolis as a major investor.
In the United States district court Henry J. O'Neill known as the Barley King files for bankruptcy. His liabilities are listed at 442,401 and assets at 5,000. Gilbert M. Hitchcock announces as Democratic candidate for U S senator to succeed John M. Thurston.
Panic and rough seas marked a Lake Michigan storm as steamers tried to cross from Michigan. The Darius Cole with 2,000 gea sicker excursionists reached port at daybreak after being driven 25 miles off course. The A B Taylor with 20 passengers fought waves for hours and returned to Holland Michigan.
London reports The Times Shanghai correspondent says the British government offers to lend 75000 pounds at 4.9 percent to the Viceroy of Wu Chang in Hupeh on the Yangtze for paying provincial troops.
Ottawa reports the Vancouver claim that the gold output royalty is abandoned is not correct. The interior department confirms the royalty remains under consideration while a proposed export duty plan is being reviewed.
The hearing of testimony in the Caleb Powers case ended at noon in Grokartown Kentucky and the jury trial will resume with five speeches on both sides tomorrow morning.
The Newfoundland legislature was dissolved at St John’s as of August 14, with a general election ordered for late October. A bitter campaign is expected.
Bern reports Lorenz Schweita of Breslau has been named the public executioner for Prussia. The retired businessman is described as well to do and takes on the official post.
Abram Yerxa a well known Northwest grocer dies in Minneapolis at age 84. Baron von Stumm Halberg a leading conservative German statesman suffers from stomach cancer. Rural free delivery service to begin Aug 15 at Clear Lake and Lyons per post office orders. Frank B. Vanvalkenburgh a noted cycling figure dies suddenly in Milwaukee likely from brain hemorrhage.
In the American League Milwaukee hosted Chicago losing 6 to 7. Detroit beat Indianapolis 3 to 0. Cleveland edged Buffalo 8 to 7. In the National League Cincinnati routed Brooklyn 4 to 0. Chicago defeated Boston 7 to 1 in game one and 6 to 4 in game two. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 10 to 3. Pittsburg beat New York 4 to 7.
WHEAT prices listed for cash and contracts in Duluth include No. 1 hard at 70 to 77 cents, No. 1 Northern at 70 to 77 cents, and No. 4 at 72 to 74 cents with arrival options. September and December futures shown. K flax cash at 1.83 and futures for September 1.33, October 1.29.
Minneaplis market page notes wheat prices for Northern hard winter futures with track one and two listings. It shows numbers for September 7 and December 7 delivery and includes multiple Northern varieties with price quotes around 7.64 to 7.86 per bushel.
Sioux City Iowa cattle market shows steady to weak demand with sales reported for beef cattle cows bulls and stockers plus feeders and calves and yearlings. Hog prices declined with a range around five dollars per hundredweight amid market softness.
South St Paul August 13 Hogs market opened lower and closed steady with prices 4. SOG tad 1d. Cattle market steady with fair demand and sales at 8.75 to 9.95 for choice butcher cattle and heifers 4.75 to 5.25 for choice butcher steers 8.25 to 6.60 for fat bulls 4.00 to 35.00 for veal calves 3.40 to 4.10 for good stockers and feeders 3.25 to 8.80 for steer calves Sheep receipts moderate market slow lower sales 3.50 to 8.90 for choice fit sheep 4.20 to 4.65 for good to choice lambs
Chicago Wheat prices for August 74 1/2 cents May indicate futures for September and October contracts with modest shifts noted by the market desk.
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