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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
1
The advertisement promises best values from foreign and domestic markets with large buying power and low expenses. It invites visitors to a large store noting pleasant, profitable visits and attentive service, listing Pan Velvets at reduced prices and new fall dress goods, cloaks and suits arriving this week.
Berlin reports say Prince Chun ill in Basel, delaying his Berlin arrival. His attendants protest German officials handling, forced hotel fourth floor lodging, and confinement to the hotel, with Emperor William cited as cause. The mission staff maintains formalities delay and keeps up telegraphic contact with Peking.
In Chicago on Aug 29 Captain Luke P. Colleran chief of detectives testified in the civil service probe of the police bureau expense account scandal. His testimony shielded the bureau while implicating Lieutenant Joyce on trial for improper reporting or neglect of duty depending on Tracy’s whereabouts in Chicago.
A historic August hailstorm battered Winnipeg Manitoba with half an hour of ice crashes. Merchants report losses around 50000 dollars as brick walls collapsed, windows shattered, sewers backed up and basements flooded. Banfields store suffered flood damage to textiles and laces while crops were ruined.
In Kingston on August 29 the fruit shortage worsens as most growers refuse reduced prices. Forces used to stop minority banana shipments prompt threats along roads. Extra police guard key routes and several arrests for coercion occur.
Philadelphia reports the steamboat City of Trenton suffers a boiler explosion on the Delaware River as it nears Torresdale. Eleven dead, over twenty injured, four missing. Vessel ran aground amid fire and sinking. many rescued by shore sheriffs and local boat clubs. Captain Worrell and crew aided injured before abandoning ship. Cause under investigation.
Vienna dispatch quotes M. Constans insisting Turkey must accept France’s stance to avoid harming future negotiations with the Porte. The sultan’s reluctance and a late-night British envoy meeting at the French embassy are noted, with speculation that Constans’ real motive was the sultan’s refusal to buy the quays.
In Earlington and Nortonville crowds of 150 to 300 mine workers gathered over two days. County officials report the union mobilized about $1000 to purchase guns and ammunition for a campaign against non union miners in Hopkins County.
London reports ongoing rescue efforts at the Dennisbroke mine in Perthshire with three more men rescued. Survivors recount horrifying experiences as they remained in deep water and moss after the collapse. One man clung to a roof bar to stay alive while attempting to help a fellow worker who was submerged and suffocated by debris.
Nearly forty cases seek damages for loss of life property and injuries to health from the Islander disaster. Suits are filed in U S court with jurisdiction presumed. Actions involve only American citizens or natives.
Vienna August 29 The Tageblatt correspondent reports the sultan vows to confront France in any war. The porte has ordered 300 German guns to defend Salonica and other ports and to lay mines at harbor approaches. The sultan is described as planning defenses day and night.
In Lima Aug 29 the Peruvian senate defeated a motion to impeach the cabinet by one vote. The cabinet is now boycotted by the chamber of deputies as cross fire over censure between the senate and the lower house continues.
Chicago reports President John son announces the expulsion of pitcher McGinnity of the Baltimore team for glaring contempt toward umpire Connolly. The action follows an incident on the field at the American League game.
About 700 Chippewa on 100000 acre Fond du Lac reserve near Duluth request opening to whites. Families hold individual parcels and live like citizens, but timber rights block sale. Land clearing needed for cultivation but law blocks selling timber.
George Howard, a prominent Wetumpka farmer, was found guilty of murder in the first degree for his role in the lynching of Robert White. The jury imposed life imprisonment after he testified and named 13 mob members. Trials of John Strength and Martin Fuller followed. others fled the country.
The Revision Committee of the Presbyterian Church's General Assembly meets in Saratoga New York. Rev Dr Minton of San Francisco moderates the gathering as three sub committees review assigned subject branches. Reports may come as early as next Saturday or early next week.
Beaten by robbers near Kilbourn Baraboo Wisconsin early today masked intruders entered the Lange home to demand money. The aged couple were awakened and threatened with death when they refused. Mrs Lange escaped and alarmed neighbors. Mr Lange was knocked unconscious before the robbers fled in a horse drawn carriage.
Webster City Iowa August 29 The Thirty seventh district Republican senatorial convention met in adjourned session and nominated Hartshorn of Wright county on the 3337th ballot.
Cress Goods invites customers to view a broad fall fabric selection including Paque Cloths Mel roses Poudessoies Henriettas Cov erts Premelles Venetian Armure Broad Cloths and more. The shop promises pleasing options with quality and price comparisons in a large stock.
Bargains on ticking fabrics and feather tickings advertised with pricing. Includes 19 cent fancy feather tickings, 124 cent straw tickings per yard, and 10 cent items, urging customers to visit this week before stock runs out.
The store offers a wide selection of petticoats and adjustable gloves in cotton and silk fabrics. Garments are described as comfortable with no waist bunching and tie strings that don’t interfere. Prices range from one dollar to ten dollars each.
A retail notice touts walking skirts as a popular item with a broad price range starting at 20 cents. The ad promises pleasing prices to attract shoppers.
An advertisement promotes American Girl shoes priced at $2.50 for women and kids. It claims style and appearance rival higher priced footwear and guarantees customer satisfaction.
New York August 29 Alice and Quentin Roosevelt, children of Vice President Roosevelt, have recovered enough from illness at Roosevelt Hospital to be moved to Douglass Robinson’s home in New York. The vice president and Mrs Roosevelt are at the house.
Berlin August 29 The court of appeals orders a new look at the case of Sergeant Martin who after a second trial faced death for killing Captain von Krosnik General von Alten seeks a sentence revision claiming Sergeant Picket was wrongly acquitted though he was tried and acquitted with Martin The reopening surprises many observers with the unexpected move
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