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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
1
A newspaper ad lists discounted linens including damask in Turkey Red and bleached varieties, unbleached Irish linen, damask by the yard, and pure linen huckaback towels. Prices drop from regular rates to bargain sale amounts with per yard and per towel listings.
London dispatches discuss the belief that foreign legations are now safe with the allies. Tokyo reports claim a heavy defeat of Chinese troops near Tang Chan and a pending capture of Pekin. Japan has proposed armistice conditions tied to immediate delivery of legations or access for allied forces into Pekin.
A Shanghai dispatch reports foreign consuls forwarding a telegram to governments urging immediate landing of Indian troops to safeguard Shanghai. The message says withdrawal would threaten Shanghai and calls for troops to be landed under an international understanding.
A Kobe to New York cable states Japan has proposed an armistice between the powers and China, with China accepting. Terms require ministers to be protected by the allies at Pekin or for allies to be admitted to Pekin to receive them, and Japan has begun negotiations.
Rome reports a dispatch from Taku via Chefoo stating a Russian regiment has disembarked to shield the rear of the allied forces facing a serious threat. The Japanese admiral says the allies seized Tung Chau last Sunday and awaits news of an attack on Pekin.
A London dispatch reports the Chinese retreat continues and that Allied forces are only 20 miles from Pekin with the capital in reach. The message says the army is straining to reach Pekin before it is too late. Also noted is a U.S. plan to open a hospital on Japanese soil with permission from Tokyo.
Twenty Chicago Chinatown leaders depart for San Francisco to board the first boat to their native land. The group says they answer the emperor's call for volunteers from America.
Berlin reports the foreign office believes the allies will not force a hold on Pekin and will withdraw with the legations to Tien Tsin. John Pritzlaff, prominent Milwaukee hardware merchant, dies at 80 from diabetes.
Three British freighters Trevanian Reynolds and Rathmor have been chartered to carry coal from Philadelphia to France with five more vessels expected this week. The French government seeks ships due to miner strikes in Germany and Austria limiting coal. A total of about 1,000,000 tons of soft coal have been contracted from this port for private consumption.
London August 17. The Daily Chronicle notes rising American coal imports and says American coal owners seek entry into Britain. It祝 wishes them luck in free trade and urges letting them compete openly to curb profiteering on this side of the water.
A Lourenco Marques dispatch to The Daily Mail says former President Steyn died from a severe wound while trying to reach Mr Kruger. A British correspondent freed from Neit gedacht captivity reports Kruger seeking peace but commanders demand continuation of war. Transvaalers hold Machadodorp with guns and ample provisions.
According to a report from Lourenzo Marques, General Dewet has succeeded in joining hands with Commandant Delarey, unifying their efforts in the conflict.
A semi official dispatch from Tung Chow dated Aug 12 reports Japanese forces occupying Tung Chow and being about 10 miles from Pekin. Chinese troops retreat toward Pekin with arms granaries and rice seized. London notes allied forces near Pekin but doubts official messages while citing proximity.
Rev. Benjamin Marsh reports from Foo Chow China that more than 2,000 people perished when the Minn River overflowed last week. The Bridge of the Thousand Ages was wrecked in two spots and many who fled their homes refused to leave their drifting shelters to avoid raiders looting valuables.
In Pembina county near St. Thomas a hail storm at 7 p m wrecked 30 000 to 40 000 acres of grain including wheat in shock. The hot day fueled the storm and the yield would have averaged above 15 bushels per acre, causing an estimated loss of 200 000 to 250 000 bushels.
Viscount Wolseley, field marshal and chief of the British army, reportedly told The Daily Mail that 30 000 men at Aldershot were utterly unfit to be sent abroad. He blamed poor leadership and teaching as factors, with many senior officers, including General Montgomery Moore, in attendance.
Walter Wilson president of the Webster City and Southwestern railway died from injuries after a flatcar overturned and pinning him. He had lived fifty years in Iowa and devoted years to the state’s early rail development.
U S policy on China was clarified after Li Hung Chang urged a Tung Chow armistice. General Chaffee was empowered to coordinate with allied commanders to deliver ministers to Pekin, with entry into the imperial city or delivery at its gates. The American reply rejects Tung Chow and insists on relief at Pekin’s walls.
Acting secretary of state releases a dispatch from Minister Conger via Wu from Shanghai dated Aug 14. Pekin besieged since June 23 with daily rifle and artillery fire. several foreign legations destroyed. Dr Inglis' child dead. American sailors killed. remaining Americans alive. Allied forces near give hope.
The state department received Li Hung Chang's plea for the allied army to halt at Tung Chow where Chinese officials would meet to negotiate an armistice. The U S government will reject the proposal and maintain its prior stance.
Washington dispatch from Admiral Remey quotes Taku on Aug 13 where Lieutenant Latimer on Chaffee's staff provides authentic info. Japanese sources indicate allies occupied Tung Chow on the 12th and were set to attack Pekin that day.
Honea Kona reports Canton dispatch says Sir Robert Hart, head of Chinese maritime customs, has departed Pekin with his staff under escort. A cruiser will meet him on reaching the coast.
In Hamaura on August 17 dock laborers who went on strike a month ago held an indignation meeting after being locked out. They protested Emperor William I for calling them felons without honor and without a fatherland. Meanwhile pressed glassware factories nationwide resumed, employing over 12,000 workers.
At Cedar Rapids Aug 17 heavy morning rain failed to dampen Democratic delegates. Nominees by acclaim include S G Crane for Secretary of State, J M Gibson for Auditor, C Harper for Attorney General, J W Freeland for Supreme Court Judge, J E Anderson for Railroad Commissioner, and electors at large Joseph Elbeck and H Mackey. Resolutions back the Kansas City platform, rail reforms, and anti imperialism.
Winnipeg Aug. 17 The Canadian Pacific railroad strike remains unchanged but hopeful. The general committee consults with Mechanical Superintendent Cross and Master Mechanic Ord and has demanded wage schedules for boiler makers and allied mechanics who have none. It is believed the company will concede this request and negotiations may end favorably this week.
General Dewet has crossed the Krugersdorp Potchefstroom railway and moves north to join Commandant Delarey at Rustenburg. Dutch forces are reported to be beyond Vempersdorp as they press Kitchener and other opposing generals.
In the American League Cleveland 0 Detroit 2. Buffalo 2 Indianapolis. Milwaukee 8 Chicago 8 in twelve innings due to darkness. In the National League Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 3. Pittsburgh 0 Brooklyn 5. Chicago 2 New York 0. St Louis 1 Boston 3.
The Aug 16 market notice lists cash and future prices for wheat and flax. Wheat: No 1 hard and Northern grades at 77 40, 75 40, 76 40, with September and December futures around 75 40 to 76 40. Flax: cash at 1.39, September 1.88, October 1.34.
In Minneapolis today August 16 traders note Wheat in Store No 1 Northern at 73 ec September 73 ge and December 75 44. On Track No 1 hard 76 440 No 1 Northern 74 4 No 2 Northern 72 4.
CATTLE sales held steady with beeves at 4.50 to 5.15 and cows bulls and mixed at 2.00 to 4.00. Stockers and feeders ranged 5.50 to 4.00, calves and yearlings 3.50 to 4.26. HOGS prices rose to 4.80 to 5.00. Receipts included 800 cattle and 1,300 hogs.
Market opened five to six higher and closed firm in early session. Hogs ranged 455 to 516 with gains. cattle steady with choice butcher cows and heifers 3.75 to 4.25 and steers 4.76 to 5.205. fat bulls 3.25 to 3.50. veal calves 3.50 to 5.00. stockers and feeders 4.10 to 8.40. steer calves 3.40 to 3.80. Sheep steady with fat ewes 3.00 to 4.00 and lambs 4.20 to 4.8.
In Chicago the CATILE-Market shows higher to steady sales with steers at 8.45 to 6.00 and cows and heifers around 4.25 to 5.00. Hogs hold steady with mixed and butcher grades 5.00 to 5.32, heavy 4.99 to 5.40, light near 5.00, and bulls around 4.00 to 5.20. Sheep range 3.75 to 4.60 for wethers and 4.20 to 5.80 for native lambs.
Wheat values show August 73ge and September 7K3Q0 with October 74. Corn lists August 940 and October 387'4Ws7T. Oats prices include August 21%c and September 9136 22, with October 22440. Pork quotes: August $11.35, September $1.35, October 811.40.
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