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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
1
Washington expects a formal diplomatic document defining U S policy in the Chinese crisis. The long cabinet session ends after 56 30 p m with no leak of the note’s contents or its exact aim to Germany Russia or other powers. Officials say the document will be released to the public in a few days.
Bresci the anarchist was found guilty in Milan of assassinating King Humbert of Italy at Monza. He received a life sentence, the harshest penalty under Italian law for murder, after declaring he acted to avenge the people and his own memory. The trial drew a vast crowd and included eleven prosecution and five defense witnesses.
London papers doubt peace rumors are well founded and applaud General Chaffee's prudence in planning a winter campaign. They note allied activity at Pe King and the challenge of finding a responsible Chinaman to treat with until Li Hang Chang can reach the fugitive court and secure credible credentials for all powers.
Mr Bryan will lead a campaign across the Central and Western states starting next week with plans to invade Republican territory and win support for his political fight.
Charley A Towne departs Chicago for a nationwide speaking trip beginning in Idaho with stops planned in Washington and Oregon as part of overall Democratic campaign strategy. William J Bryan to lead Democratic drive in Central and Eastern states with Chicago command next week. Senator James K Jones confirms plan shifts and staffing for the effort.
Caicaco August 80 By order of the People's party national committee George Parker and James E McBride issue an address to Populist voters denouncing the fusion movement as destroying the party and delivering Populists to the Democratic machine They cite Adlai E Stevenson accepting fusion nominee for vice president as proof of abandonment of independence An appeal urges support for Barker and Donnelly to preserve the party organization.
The itinerary lists GOP campaign stops starting in Kansas with three to four days, speeches in Nebraska, a week in South Dakota, then Illinois, the South in Louisville and Memphis, Atlanta, several days in Ohio, a Buffalo speech in New York, and campaigns in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, ending with Minnesota.
In GLeucrestER Massachusetts on August 30 it was announced Admiral Dewey will likely join warships at Rockport within days. The Kearsarge is anchored nearby and other vessels are expected. He may sail to Bar Harbor to take part in joint American and British fleet festivities next week.
Quicano hosting a banquet on August 30 with prominent men in attendance at the Hamilton Club.
Delegates from across the country gathered at the Auditorium hotel banquet hall for a Hamilton club feast. The event emphasized cooperation and politics with speeches from Speaker Henderson, Senator Davis, Senator Dolliver, and others.
A Star special from Topeka reports Republican circles expect Senator Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana to seek the presidency in four years. His Western trip next month is viewed as a move to build a national reputation and push his boom into view.
London August 80 Daily Telegraph reports interview with Sir Thomas Lipton stating no fixture for an international race can be set yet and that he will name his new yacht Shamrok.
The Crucible Steel Company of America advances the price on all open hearth products by four dollars per ton. The increase excludes fine tool steel, which remains priced at seven cents per pound and up, depending on quality.
Anderson Indiana August 30 nine hundred eighty workers are laid off as the American Rod and Nail mills shut down permanently. The mill is part of the nail trust and the closure is expected to be permanent.
Berlin August 30 reports that the Philippines hemp shortage has driven prices up by 50 percent. Several German companies are formed including a venture linked to start Manila hemp culture in German East Africa where experiments have shown success.
Dispatches from London describe famine and disease in Peking with refugees arriving at Chefoo. Reports say the cemetery outside the west wall is desecrated and hundreds of bodies lie in the streets, believed to be traitors to the Boxer cause.
A dispatch from Tien Tain reports Japanese forces advancing from Taku toward Pao Ting Fu, capital of Chi Li, aiming to occupy it. The Tien Tsin to Yang Tsun rail line operates, but the stretch to Peking is deteriorated.
Yu the Shen-Si governor allegedly invited foreigners to his protection around August 21. Fifty accepted the offer and were massacred. The report condemns the governor for deceit and mass killing of foreigners in the province.
Wasu Hinaton reports in August 80 that General Chaffee will be appointed brigadier general in the regular army upon the retirement of General Wheeler. The War Department notes Chaffee's service in China as grounds for the promotion. Wheeler retires September 8. Chaffee will remain major general of volunteers while commanding troops in China.
London dispatch reports General Gasalee, British commander in China, countermanded orders summoning more troops to the North and likely will send British troops to Amoy.
Frankfurt Zeitung reports a Shanghai dispatch claiming a plot to burn the entire city was uncovered. Europeans hide after nightfall and the general situation is described as critical.
John L Sullivan received a large rousing benefit at the Century Club in Madison Square Garden. The proceeds from ticket sales and subscriptions will be held in trust by a committee and invested, with the interest paid to Sullivan.
In Bucharest on August 30 Giuseppe Tomazio a Venetian linked to Luigi Lucheni the assassin of Empress Elizabeth of Austria was arrested. He had been seen with Lucheni shortly before the deed but disappeared afterward.
In Frankfort Kentucky the legislature introduces repeal and amendment bills to the Goebel election law. Dozens more measures are expected but await agreement on an election system at the Democratic joint caucus. Republicans in the minority await Democratic caucus action.
Washington reports that Canada has implemented a new 33 1 3 percent preferential tariff for goods bound for Great Britain. A letter from US Consul Boyle in Liverpool notes this as one of several developments shaping a prospective British empire trade framework.
A series of fires attributed to a firebug troubled Winnipeg firefighters over several days. A major blaze Tuesday engulfed Conway's auction rooms, Halliday's commission warehouse, Kenzie's plumbing, Bruce's millinery, Singer Machine Co, and other small firms near the new Y M C A building.
Mr. Bryan plans a post Labor Day swing starting in West Virginia after his Chicago address. He will travel to major population centers and key districts, dedicating Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday to campaigning there.
In Seattle and Spokane, Democratic Populist and Silver Republican delegates nominate F. C. Robertson of Spokane and T. J. Ronald of Seattle for congress. Democrats will head the fusion ticket as they form a platform denouncing imperialism militarism and trusts and urging direct legislation.
A St Petersburg dispatch says Russia will inform the powers when the allied forces relief of the Peking legations is the final military task. London reports no confirmation in afternoon papers.
United States transports carrying Cuban teachers who attended the Harvard summer school have arrived in Havana. The Havana district teachers landed first and the group will tour Cabanas and Havana sights. An official reception by the mayor is planned.
The Duke of Manchester has been adjudicated bankrupt, forcing his resignation from all his clubs. Italy protests Germany’s meat law claiming it breaches the Italian German commercial treaty. Mexico imports more railway iron and steel from Europe this year due to higher U.S. prices.
The Grand Army of the Republic held a full convention in Chicago with Mayor Harrison and leaders like Shaw and Wagner receiving thanks. Reports from officers noted a year of member declines and 7,857 deaths with substantial medical spending. Members toured stockyards and packed facilities during the session.
In Manzanillo Gen eral Bartolome Masso refused a delegate nomination to the convention. He said accepting would tie him to a party and jeopardize his presidential ambitions despite strong pressure.
Probably the year's biggest single cattle shipment from the South Dakota ranges was sent Monday from Chamberlain by K Howard and Corbin Morris. The 180-car load marks a record for two men this year.
Lord Roberts reports from Belfast dated August 28 that Buller’s advance occupied Macha dodorp this afternoon. The enemy yielded and retired north, Dundonald’s mounted troops pursued but could not reach Helvetia due to difficult terrain and the foe occupying a strong position.
A delegation of German subjects from the Transvaal has lodged complaints with the German foreign office about treatment there. The office will study the grounds and raise the issue with Great Britain as needed.
The Czar told Dr. Leyds he could do nothing for the Transvaal issue except urge peace, stating he hates war. The interview occurred in St. Petersburg and was reported by The Daily Mail.
Battle Creek Mich August 30 Dr P S Kellogg recently back from two years as a surgeon in the Philippines denies neglect charges against him over the transport Sherman. He states Captain Crenshaw of Atlanta had every possible attention and the best physicians and nurses were provided.
Washington reports the War Department has no information about alleged ill treatment of Captain Crenshaw of Georgia who died after transport on the Sherman. A telegram from Crenshaw's father contained no mention of mistreatment.
Robbers tunneled into the St Joseph postoffice through a skylight and shaft, lowered into the second floor, bored a vault, and forced the combination lock. They stole over $5,000 in cash stamps and postal cards, causing a stamp shortage for hours. no clues are reported.
Berlin Aug 30. A number of German chambers of commerce petition the government for relief as the coal famine grows severe. The Prussian cabinet plans a modified railroad tariff to import coal from England and the United States, while the Prussian minister of railways has embargoed all state coal mines in the interest of the state.
Charles E. Tweed, second vice president of the Southern Pacific railway, said there is no truth in reports that directors will meet to elect a successor to Collis P. Huntington. He warned it would be several months before any action to fill Huntington's vacancy.
The Knights of Pythian order from Detroit marched nine thousand strong to Belle Isle for the biennial inspection and review of the uniformed rank. Led by General Carnahan the procession moved in double file across the boulevard and bridge to the island play area where brigadiers and staffs presented in review on the field.
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