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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
1
A local advert claims strong value, noting shoppers found prices better than advertised after visiting multiple stores. The piece asserts the advertiser offers actual bargains, with customers reporting surprise at the savings compared to ads.
Dec 5 Tribune reports magnate J J Hill will retire from the Great Northern presidency. His eldest son James N Hill will succeed him, while Hill remains a director and moves toward residence in New York. Hill may still list St Paul as legal home. The article notes Hill’s new role with Northern Securities and the likelihood of continued advising by his father. Governor Van Sant headlines a political moment praising Minnesota rather than rail concerns.
A December live stock show attracted a large crowd as four leading state governors highlighted the farming backbone of the nation. Iowa's Shaw led remarks during the fifth day, praising state resources and asserting agriculture as the cornerstone of their economies.
Duluth reports 1901 navigation nearly over for lumber and ore with grain, coal, and general merchandise still moving before winter. Harbors freeze gradually though the lake usually stays open to February 1. Through December 1 the Duluth canal handled 6,414,346 tons, surpassing 1900’s total. shipments reached 4,179,755 tons and receipts 1,234,691, with final figures likely higher.
The British ship Nelson, sailing from Astoria to Cape Town with lumber, turned turtle in a night gale near the river mouth. Tug Tatoosh attempted rescue but the line parted. the vessel sank with all 28 crew aboard. Weather prevented placing Captain Woods aboard. Nelson went under between 10 and 11 p.m. and no survivors were found.
In New York on December 5, George Harris and Richard Anthony, both African American men, confronted each other in Harris's room. They locked the door, extinguished a lamp, and fought with knives for about 15 minutes in darkness. The tenement housed hundreds of residents.
In Newport Kentucky on December 5 a schoolboy eight year old Joseph Creelman was stabbed to death by an eleven year old schoolmate Eddie Armines after a midday quarrel. A third boy threw a brick striking Armines on the hand enabling Creelman to stab him. Armines traveled to a firehouse and disposed of the knife before surrendering to police through his uncle the fire captain.
In Ishpeming Michigan on December 5 an explosion wrecked the Anthony Powder Company packing house between Ishpeming and Negaunee. Two workers, John Nelson and Linus Shively, were killed. Three others narrowly escaped with one injury. The packed building housed about one and a half tons of caps used to detonate giant powder, and nearby businesses and homes suffered broken windows from the blast fear and concussion. The head of Linus Shively was the only remains recovered.
Philadelphia December 5 news: Bryan Maw College receives a gift offer from John D Rockefeller to contribute 2,510,008 for specified improvements, contingent on raising an additional 250,900 by June commencement. The plan targets higher education for young women with further funding needed to complete the project.
Detroit stockholders met to reorganize under the general railroad law, filing articles with the secretary of state and setting December 30 for operation under the new regime. Fare on the main line will be two cents per mile, with limits tied to earnings. Boston announces United States Steamship line with 14 vessels, based in Boston, serving the West Indies, Mexico, and the Americas.
In Phillipsburg Quebec on December 5 a major figure, B I Pond son of Canada’s Anglican metropolitan and an insurance man, saw his summer residence go up in flames. The remains of Major Bond were discovered among the ruins the next morning.
Senator Hear introduces a measure to punish murder of the president or foreign leaders with death within U S jurisdiction. It also targets attempts, conspiracies, and aiding escape with penalties up to 20 years imprisonment. Indictments may occur separately for conspirators.
Washington senate spends most of its session on introducing bills and resolutions. Two anti anarchist measures sit on the table for early consideration by McComas of Maryland and West of Missouri. Canal legislation is transmitted by the president with several waterway bills led by Morgan of Alabama. Lodge introduces an immigration bill requiring reading ability. Scott seeks certificates from American ministers for character. Jones of Arkansas reintroduces the anti trust bill.
Berlin observers report in the reichstag that the United States is freely mentioned during tariff discussions. Dr Paache and Herr Gothen argue over committee referral and protection, with Paache praising US productive power and policy and Gothen warning against a tariff war. No conclusion is reached.
Constantinople reports heavy snows hinder the search for Ellen M. Stone the presumed captive American missionary and Mme Telika. An investigation into the Ellidreth Valley failed to place the pair in the area. In Deadwood a jury found William Yoakum not guilty of killing James Barnes five years ago and he received a new trial after four years served.
About 150 delegates from across the United States met at the Hoffman House to form an auxiliary branch of the Irish league, successor to the Land league. John Redmond and others called the meeting, with John Finerty elected president, John O Callaghan secretary, and T B Fitzpatrick treasurer. Delegates affirmed Ireland's right to self-government and urged sending Irish league delegates to the United States.
Ten men narrowly escaped instant death in a coal mine explosion at the Illinois Park Coal Mining Company. The blast occurred as workers were leaving the mine and left them with severe facial and hand burns. They were carried to their homes for medical aid. recovery expected.
In Mexico City on December 5 bankers debated the rising exchange and gold premium. Some financiers expect a swift rebound from the silver lull, while others caution that an 18 year downward drift suggests Mexico may eventually adopt a gold basis.
Negotiations for a Russian loan of 40 million pounds resumed in Paris and said to be issued soon. General A D Haven, former third assistant postmaster general, dies at 61. Peoria distilleries’ November spirits output surpasses all U S distilleries combined. Brigadier General Crozier named on ordnance board to succeed retired General Buffington. S Newton Evans of Hatboro Pa dies. former congressman. Berlin reports New York returns German treasury bills floated in 1900. half the loan already returned.
Paris December 5 Vanderbilt William K Vanderbilt was condemned in a French court to pay 1000 francs damages after a collision between his automobile and a dogcart at Deauville last year.
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