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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1900
Page
1
Robert Fitzsimmons and William A. Brady discussed a Jeffries match in New York. Fitzsimmons said he is through with fighting and will retire unless the heavyweight title is involved, citing the Horton law as his new stance.
In New York Aug 28 Tommy West defeated Joe Walcott at the Twentieth Century club after 11 rounds, but Walcott refused to continue in the 12th citing a left arm injury. Referee Charlie White urged Walcott to proceed but he did not, declaring West the winner.
A reported attempted lynching near Gleason Pa in Tioga county last Wednesday involved local farmers and prominent men. Police say the incident occurred at night and prompted statewide attention as investigators pursue suspects.
Bucharest notes a sharp rise in tension with Bulgaria over the suppression of a revolutionary committee in Sofia. The Daily Mail correspondent reports a growing belief that Bulgaria must be taught a lesson by arms if needed. Public meetings across Roumania are fiery and expulsions of Bulgarians continue.
About 600 iron ore handlers at the Erie Railway Docks in Cleveland quit work after the Simon J Murphy steamer refused extra pay for unloading a wet cargo. A union meeting warned a broader strike could follow, threatening about 1,400 workers on Cleveland and Pittsburgh docks if unresolved.
During an attempt to arrest Mrs. Dr. W. Wright for the murder of 16 year old Des sie Salter, Deputy Constable Ryan and John Myers were killed. Three others were wounded, Mrs. Wright among them, and her residence was burned. She was moved to Paxton to prevent mob violence.
In Leavenworth Kansas Judge Hook grants decrees in the government case against the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway and about 1500 land owners canceling patents. The suits against most defendants are dismissed. The ruling affects roughly 90 percent of listed defendants.
In Kansas City on August 28, a midday storm caused a blackout lasting about thirty minutes. Torrential rain accompanied the event and many people sought shelter amid alarms of a possible tornado. Union depot signals were obscured and train service halted briefly. no damage was reported.
Washington reports receive from the interim U S chargé at Berlin indicates tightened German police supervision for travelers since the assassination of the Italian monarch. Citizens are advised to obtain passports from the department of state before going abroad.
The French consul at Shanghai reports Emperor Kwang Su and Prince Tuan have moved to Shen Si province. Missionaries and engineers at Chen Ting Fu near Pekin are not injured but in a critical position.
The People's party national committee accepted Charles A. Towne's declination and placed Adlai E. Stevenson on the ticket. After a long debate from 2 p m to 6:30 p m the panel rejected a third option and adopted endorsing Stevenson by a broad, viva voce vote amid 124 members present or via proxy.
Hon Charles A Towne launches his campaign at Duluth in a large armory gathering. He replies to Governor Roosevelts St Paul speech and attacks the Philippines policy. The crowd includes many women and broad support, ending with an ovation. Towne plans later travel to Idaho and other Western states to push the campaign.
National committee meeting in Chicago of the Middle-of-the-Road Populists with 80 members present or proxy selected Louisville as national headquarters under Chairman Joseph A. Parker of Kentucky. The party aims to elect four congressmen and pol a million votes.
Detroit August news reports Camp Pingree, the Knights of Pythias military camp, in full swing with Major General Carna han not taking command until evening. Five thousand men slept on the tented field and new arrivals filled the area all day as hotels and boarding houses filled with non members in uniform.
Rome reports Bresel the assassin of King Humbert attempted to kill himself on Sunday. He refused food, citing no desire to let the bourgeoisie see him condemned, and showed signs of mental aberration according to the dispatch to The Daily Mail.
Governor General Wood sailed from Santiago de Cuba to Manzanillo leaving a good impression. Cuban goodwill rose as the flag was raised over the palace. He approved many improvement projects and the allocation of 40000 dollars for a new high school.
Cuiango Aug 28 William J Bryan follows McKinley by declining to attend the grand army of the republic encampment. He sent a message to W H Harper head of the local committee stating that McKinley’s absence makes it advisable for him to also decline.
Lord Roberts reports an all day action in a 30 mile perimeter near Belfast and Dalmanatha. Buller Pole-Carew thrust with French cavalry to Lekenvly while facing strong Boer resistance and heavy artillery. Casualties hoped to stay under 49 as Boers fortify a difficult, gun dense terrain.
A German deputation in Bernix accuses British authorities in Johannesburg of arresting about 400 German residents in shops taverns and even beds then shipping them to Flushing penniless. They seek recompense from the German foreign office for alleged brutal treatment and property losses.
London August 28 The Daily Mail correspondent at Lourenzo Marques says Boer losses were heavy in General Buller's recent attack. Half of the Bethel commando gunners were killed along with its commander Commandant von Dalwif. A Boer council of war at Machadodorp overruled Botha and decided to retire toward Lydenberg. Steyn and Delarey reportedly met Kruger at Watervalonder last Saturday.
London reports Lord Roberts dispatch that Bruce-Hamilton beat back the Boers at Winburg and captured General Olivier. Three of Olivier's sons were taken in the same assault on Winburg, noted as the moving Boer figure in the southeast Orange Free State.
Mrs. Richard Chamberlain sister in law to the secretary of state for the colonies has returned from South Africa and confirms that William Ashmead Bartlett Burdett-Coutts Conservative MP for Westminster told the truth about hospital management. She says the surgeon general hindered medical supply efforts.
Vatican circular note to Catholic governments says the pope refuses to yield any papal rights in the Rome provinces and will recognize the king only as king of Sardinia until Italy acknowledges the holy see.
The Simla correspondent of The Daily Mail reports a cholera epidemic in London that is among the worst on record with natives dying at about 3,000 weekly. Plague is minor by comparison and authorities blame water supply pollution during famine.
Rev Norman G Whitney of Gray Eagle Minnesota died after a runaway horse struck him at Milwaukee and North Avenues He succumbed hours later in hospital Whitney a member of the G A R and part of the Iron Brigade was attending the encampment in Cnrcano
Vienna dispatch to The Times reports a United States official in London examining the condition of Roumanian Jewish emigrants aiming for North America. The focus is on those suspected of seeking entry to the United States via Canada.
Beiged resident from Manion is jailed at Point Isabel after being accused of criminally assaulting his two granddaughters ages 4 and 6. Police report an alleged attack at the family home, prompting detention as investigations continue.
A large community event titled Open Day is planned with high expectations for broad participation. Organizers emphasize a full schedule, inclusive activities, and a focus on showcasing local groups. Attendees are invited to a day of demonstrations, tours, and family friendly entertainment.
Caicanco Aug 28 report on the 34th Grand Army of the Republic encampment with 45,000 veterans and 300,000 excursionists. Navy veterans led the opening line, with Seaman E D Woodruff and Boatswain Lynn honored for the Winnebago flag. Ex-Prisoners of War marched amid naval contingents and a ceremonial naval arch dedication along Michigan Avenue.
Frankfort Ky Aug 28 The extra session convened at noon with broad debate on a substitute for the current election law. Most members favor removing the party emblem from ballots to disenfranchise illiterate voters, and this change is expected to be included in any bill passed.
General Archibald J. Sampson reports a reciprocity treaty with Ecuador favorable to the United States. Wine promotion is highlighted as a key benefit and flour currently costs $26 per hundred pounds due to high duties and supply challenges for Quito.
A Washington dispatch reports Nicaragua has presented the US with a proposal for the construction of a Nicaraguan canal. The notice notes the plan was communicated to the United States and dated August 28.
Spokane August 28 Kennett Harrington Bellaire a prominent Englishman is under arrest charged with insanity His attorneys claim he is a nephew of Gladstone a relative of Lord Salisbury and a former member of the London Stock Exchange He is said to receive a large annual income from an estate in England.
In New York on August 28 H. H. Strid iton of Baltimore was shot in the head and eye at the Hotel Vendome by H. J. Ford of Boston. Ford then killed himself by suicide. The motive remains unknown.
In the American League games at Indianapolis and Buffalo the final scores were 0 to 0 and 0 to 3 with Kansas City defeating Buffalo. Cleveland lost 0 to 2 to Chicago, Detroit beat Milwaukee 9 to 1. In the National League Chicago won 2 to 1 against St. Louis while New York defeated Brooklyn 9 to 2.
Eleven people die from heat in New York on Monday as city heatwave toll rises.
Late market report lists cash wheat grades with values 79 cents for No 1 hard and 7 to 7 1/4 cents for other grades. Arrivals show No 1 hard at 7 cents, No 1 Northern at 77 to 79 cents, and September and December futures at 77 to 79 cents. Flax cash near 1.43 and future months around 1.37 to 1.52 dollars.
Minneapolis market notes show early August wheat quotes with September and December futures. Prices list several grades including No 1 Northern and track figures, indicating steady trading activity for winter wheat futures.
Cattle market steady with beeves 5.00 to 5.47, cows bulls and mixed 2.04 to 4.00, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 4.25, calves and yearlings 3.50 to 4.25. Hogs up 10c with prices 4.86 to 5.05.
South St Paul August 27 hogs market opened lower and closed steady after decline with prices 4.65 to 5.55. Cattle market steady with westerns trading 3.60 to 10 for choice cows and heifers 647.5 to 600 for choice steers and 4.00 325 for fat bulls. Calves 4.40 to 5.00 good to choice stockers and feeders 3.50 to 4.10 steer calves 73 to 248. Sheep market rose slightly with good to choice fat sheep 3.25 to 1.40 and choice lambs 4.25 to 4.50.
Chicago markets record August prices for WHEAT and CORN with futures for September and October. Data shows WHEAT at 74 4c for September and 90c for October. CORN at 4 4c August, with September and October figures. OATS at 21 8 0 and 21 60, September and October. PORK at 10.59 September and 11.0 January futures. Butter and eggs also listed with dairy tone.
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