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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
1
The article notes customers visiting multiple stores for advertised goods discovered bargains surpassing the ads. Four women reportedly searched three or four outlets and found prices or values even better than advertised, highlighting Murphy as the place for surprising savings.
A cable to Secretary Root from Eusebio Hernandez claims the central canvassing board members are candidates and Palma backers, urging fair elections as Maso supporters plan a Washington delegation. The report notes U.S. involvement, Cuban alarm, and upcoming Tammany matters amid Maso and Palma tensions.
Northern Securities officials will waive state and lower court proceedings and push to have the legality of the merger reviewed by the United States Supreme Court at the earliest opportunity. Governors and attorney generals in several states have announced anticipated attacks on the merger, but the company plans no discussions and expects the high court to decide the issue quickly.
Washington officials report government counsel have filed a brief with the Spanish treaty claims commission seeking dismissal of claims arising from the sinking of the Maine. The brief argues the peace treaty intended only to relinquish the grievance and leave it to the tribunal of war, claiming Spain atoned for losses and bears no responsibility for the Maine's destruction.
The court of claims opened a new term in Washington and handed down about 200 decisions, many prepared by judges during vacation, leaving little undecided work. Afterward in London the Standard notes possible transfer of a major English shipping company to the United States in a multi million pound financial operation.
Washington December 4 Senate and House listened with marked respect to the presidential message concerning the Buffalo tragedy and the death of President McKinley. A resolution to form joint committees to consider a token of national sorrow followed the reading, after which the Senate adjourned.
Members of the House listened with unusual attention as President Roosevelt’s annual message was read in Washington on December 4. The two hour reading covered McKinley’s death and urged continued peaceful relations with the world, drawing applause and a GOP led show of unity. A committee was named to report on proper congressional honors for the late president.
Parliament honors the late president with a solemn address and a committee led by Mr Grosvenor as the house adjourns after the tribute.
Washington reports from the Philippines show Juan M. Gutierrez, an insurgent army major, tried for murdering prisoners in war. He ordered Hilario Quesada to execute Private Hasket and George Sullivan to prevent disclosure of guerrilla hideouts. General Chaffee approved the death sentence.
Berlin official investigations show 20,000 workers in metal trades employed now, down from 72,100 in October 1900. Working hours cut in half in half of factories. Unemployment in largest towns ranges 7 to 10 percent. total unemployed across Germany about 500,000, or four percent of artisans.
Snow storm, the heaviest of the season so far, swept New England from the northeast at speed near forty miles an hour. Weather bureau warnings disrupted coastal traffic and Cape Cod life-saving patrols report a severe storm offshore.
The Meade courtmartial at the Brooklyn Navy Yard has concluded its deliberations after hearing testimony. The court handed its findings to the Navy Department in Washington for action.
Representative Williams introduces a House resolution to form a committee of inquiry to verify Maclay's charges against Rear Admiral Schley. The measure seeks truth on alleged proofs shown to Captain Crowninshield and Admiral Sampson and may shape congressional action.
Washington December 4 Representative Dick of Ohio introduces a general inquiry into denial or abridgment of male citizens twenty one years old to vote in certain states to guide possible reduction of congressional representation. The resolution directs the committee on election to subpoena witnesses and records and report the proportion of affected voters relative to all male inhabitants twenty one and older who are citizens.
Snow and rain marred voting in 14 of 33 Massachusetts cities as residents chose city governments for next year. Eleven cities adopted license measures, a gain of one from last year, with Fitchburg showing the change. Republicans swept mayoral races in ten cities and carried allied city councils in most cases.
St Joseph area reports 7 year old Peter Gonder shot himself in the breast after a scolding by his grandmother. He is expected to die. The family resides at Bridgeman, about 15 miles southeast of St. Joseph. State records show no other case of such deliberate self destruction by a child that young.
Washington reports Governor General Wood asks the fleet to be in Havana from December 17 to 26 for Christmas courtesies. The move aims to greet officers and men after Wood returns to Havana. In Edinburgh, the court of session heard Sutherland vs Carnegie on Skibo castle title with judgment reserved.
New York dispatch reports Sir Christopher Furness M P has sailed for England with signed contracts to build twelve freighters of 6000 to 10000 tons. Americans will provide nearly 4 million dollars in capital. He plans a vast shipyard at Sault Ste Marie with a 10 million dollar steel works.
Chinese officials report the heir apparent will be named after Emperor Kwang Su confers with top leaders. The edict deposing Pu Chun is seen as proof of Empress Dowager Cixi's reform leanings. Yuen Shikai arrives in Peking to discuss foreign relations as Prince Ching vows to oppose Russian control of Manchuria if backed by powers.
Washington Indiana December 4 It appears the 200 miners marching from Montgomery and Cannelsburg to Eaglesville will succeed as they closed three coal mines and camped at the scene citing non union employees as the reason for action
Employee organizing at two mines leads to union joining at Winkle-Peck and threats of discharge. Soty mine operators agree to hire union men and raise coal prices to cover higher wages. All marching miners return home.
Washington December 4 The War Department states the Supreme Court insular decisions do not require tariff changes in the Philippines and instructions will be issued to the island's civil governor. Secretary Root has conferred with officials on necessary legislation but awaits official copies of the court decisions before indicating steps. Treasury directs customs collectors to admit Philippine talenda free of duty.
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