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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1900
Page
2
Sir Claude Macdonald says the Pekin situation is becoming desperate and vows relief is needed within ten days to avert a possible general massacre. He warns British forces may face a grim outcome if aid does not arrive promptly.
Sir Claude Macdonald reports the Pekin legation in peril with food nearly gone and a probable massacre within ten days. The Chinese offer to escort to Tien Tsin is refused due to recall of Cawn pore, with over 200 women and children among the foreigners seeking safety. Allies near Pekin were reported 40 miles away by Friday, though Shanghai claims 20 miles by Saturday.
London reports contrast the claimed unanimous acceptance of Count Waldersee as commander in chief. French law may block full command and some governments reportedly limit his freedom, making his role more of a council head than true supreme commander.
A Che Foo dispatch reports Russian artillery fired during the Yang Jiu engagement, killing and wounding several American troops before the error was corrected. The Fourteenth Regiment joined the attack on Chinese trenches and occupied a Chinese position as Chinese forces retreated. A distant Russian battery mistakenly shelled the Americans until notified.
General Barry reports from Nagasaki on August 12 that Transport Sumner arrived August 10 with a battalion of the Fifteenth Infantry. The Indiana will load siege guns and Maxim field pieces requested by General Chaffee and scouted from Manila. It should reach Taku in about three days.
The American Steel and Wire vessel Edenborn carries 8,424 tons of iron ore from Fairport to Ashland, breaking the previous ore cargo record held by the Smeaton of the Bessemer Mine at 1,440 tons.
General Joseph Wheeler of the Lakes department saved William Jennings Bryan Jr., the presidential candidate's one year old son, from a dangerous fall when the child dangled from a window. The general, initially focused on his work, turned to see the danger and pulled the boy to safety by the legs, narrowly averting tragedy.
Vancouver August 14 unions decree militiamen cannot become members. The move follows the salmon fishermen strike when militia were used to deter attacks on Japanese fishermen who accepted canners terms. Committees will push for ineligibility across unions.
London reports The Daily Mail notes New York acts as the international money pivot. Export of gold to Europe last week reached 5 million dollars, with expectations of similar shipments this week and reserves possibly depleting to 50 million dollars by the end of August, raising questions on New York's tolerance.
For stomach bowels and liver troubles use Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. This old remedy is recommended to ease digestive discomfort and restore regularity with a mild laxative effect. The product claimed to help with various stomach and intestinal symptoms.
A rural notice warns Uncle Sy and fellow sportsmen against shooting chickens on farms before September 1900 and hints at penalties. Farmers plan posted restrictions to protect poultry, asking shooters to keep away during spring and early fall.
A Lahore report says the ameer of Afghanistan is mobilizing infantry and artillery with a view toward an advance on the Russian frontier. The information is not fully credited in Lahore, but it has unsettled officials.
Local fair managers offer two prizes of 5 and 3 dollars for a 60 foot banner to stretch over Main Street. The banner must have letters at least 18 inches high and read Welcome to the Austin Street FerSeptember 25 26 and 27. Delivery to the secretary within nine days of the date.
W. J. Bryan confirmed he will attend the National Association of Democratic clubs quadrennial convention in Indianapolis on October 3 and 4. In three weeks the New York headquarters reported 126000 new members joined the organization.
Literary notes praise The Smart Set August for its varied contents. Margaret Lee presents The Master Chivalry, plus Miss Caroline K Doe and Mise Lea contribute noted stories, while Allan Upward reveals The Secret of St James Palace. Posthumous Armour Perdy by Paul Bonne tai closes aimed at cultured readers.
Governor Stanley honors Iowa requisition to transfer Harry Stevens from the Kansas penitentiary to Mills county for forgery. Stevens, already imprisoned for bank check forgery, served time in Nebraska before this transfer. The case concerns a repeat offender in multiple states.
The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse capt Englehart sailed from New York Aug 7 for Bremen and completed the voyage in 5 days 19 hours 44 minutes covering 8184 knots at an average 22.79 knots per hour, the fastest passage from Sandy Hook to Cherbourg.
Burra Aug 14 The Dakota elevator burned during the day causing an estimated loss of 500000 dollars. The fire began in the machinery loft and in 15 minutes the cupola was engulfed then spread to the machinery room and grain bins holding about 600000 bushels of grain.
Authorities in GoopLaND Kansas say two Union Pacific train robbers killed near town are likely James and Tom Jones of Missouri and Texas. A reward of 3000 dollars is offered in Missouri and 500 in Texas for the Jones brothers, dead or alive.
Paris reports a dispatch stating the procureur general of the Congregation of Laganist missions was informed by the French consul general at Shanghai that 7000 Christians were massacred at Pao Ting east of Pekin. No further details are available.
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