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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
1
A reader notes advertisements often promise value and deliver more. The author cites shoppers who found goods at lower prices than expected and contends that stores occasionally surpass advertised offers. The piece endorses seeking value and highlights surprising savings in local ads.
A mob battle near Opp, Alabama, left Sheriff and posse rounding up 22 negroes in connection with the killing of city marshal Fate Atkinson. The incident began when officers tried to arrest a accused thief. a cabin barricade and shooting followed. The incident sparked fear of lynching as trains collided mile from Mal Vern and a crowded colored emigrant coach was wrecked. The Nelson ship, thought lost, was towed into Puget Sound with severe hull damage and three inches of water in the hold after a night of rocket signals and white warnings. The crew reported a miraculous escape from destruction.
Democratic congressmen discuss a memorial arch to General Lee on the Virginia side of a planned Potomac bridge with a McKinley side arch on the opposite bank. Illinois lawmakers favor replacing McKinley with Grant in such a monument. Separately, James J. Hill states he will not resign as Great Northern president or leave his St Paul home.
Three persons were killed and thirty-eight injured in a head end collision near Ma Ark at 32 0 o clock p m involving M passenger trains on the St Mountain and Southern lines. No. 3 the Strait mail southbound left Ou at 3 a m while No 14 known to Reck and EUpteto Mebotmd was due in Little Rock at 3. The Teitee train was late and moved ahead, causing the crash.
New York reports that Rear Admiral Schley is said to be found at fault on five counts by the court of inquiry. The charges include delay of the flying squadron off Cienfuegos misrepresentation of reasons for coal at Key West disobedience of orders in the retrograde move failure to destroy the Colon and unbecoming conduct in the Schley Hodgson controversy. Official confirmation was not available.
The canal treaty supersedes Clayton Bulwer, gives the United States exclusive management, funds or stock option, guarantees neutrality per Constantinople basis, keeps canal open to all nations, prevents blocking in war, and allows U S military police to protect order along the route. Belligerent warships to pass with minimal delay.
Secretary Root has prepared a bill for Congress to allow voluntary retirement with an added grade for officers who served in the Rebellion Indian wars and the Spanish war. About 200 officers would be affected, with the President urging it as justice to veterans and a means to improve military efficiency by promoting younger officers.
Washington reports that Commissioner Jones introduced a Ute delegation to President Roosevelt who greeted them warmly. One Indian spoke English, prompting the president to recall leading 50 Indian soldiers in the Spanish-American War. Later John C Ferguson conveyed the viceroy Liu Kun Yih’s thanks to Secretary Hay and the president for China’s protection during the recent crisis.
Constantinople dispatch reports Miss Stone and companion Mme Tsilka were well as of December 2. Spencer Paddy, first secretary at the U S legation, received the消息 via Salonika confirming their welfare amid Balkan tensions.
Customers invited to inspect a broad selection of men’s, ladies’ and children’s hose now available at substantial reductions in price.
Senator McComas argues Congress can punish with death for presidential killings and supports deporting alien anarchists. Senator Hoar suggests a world desolate haven for anarchists to live without government, as a solution to deter such acts. Senate extends the life of the Industrial Commission and names a committee to honor President McKinley.
The senate referred treaties renewing reciprocity with Great Britain and other agreements to the foreign relations committee. A dispute over the Hawaii marshal nomination was sent to rules. Senator Prye rose a broad immigration bill imposing a $3 head tax, excluding certain groups, with penalties and limits on shipping ads. A dispatch from Odessa notes increased Russian influence in Persia. In Macon, Georgia, Mrs. R F Roland was found dead with throat cut. husband and son away.
Special bargains announced for shoppers this week with emphasis on good values and limited-time offers. Highlights include discounted items across categories as early-week promotion to attract customers and boost sales.
Superintendent McMullen reports Minnesota dairy exhibits at Buffalo set high marks with 94 and better scores, the best state total with 80 diplomas, and the only 98 flat score. New York trails at 97.75 as its top score, while Minnesota’s display drew universal praise from visitors.
Cuban commissioners in Washington have drafted a bill, urged by Senator Platt, to grant duty free entry after Jan 1 for Cuban molasses and raw sugar up to No 16 Dutch, with other Cuban goods paying half the normal duty. In exchange, Cuba would promise to admit US products at half duty for other nations.
The closing of Clinton furnaces on the South Side reflects severe freight congestion in Pittsburg. Most mills and furnaces idle or operating at low levels, with many expected to halt soon. Bessemer Furnace officials say Valley plants are closed or barely profitable. Rail officials expect improvement after the 1st of next month when motive power used in coal movement is released to the district.
Cleveland detective work nets Chriffin Mayo colored and Frank Strong white, both 16, confessing involvement in the robbery slaying of Emil Woodman. Mayo says a third boy killed Woodman, and police seek that youth.
General Alban escorts Liberal Domingo Diaz in uniform after he surrenders at Gorgora station. They sign peace papers at Empire station and Diaz, with about 80 followers, reaches Panama with Alban. Rumor claims 200 Liberals from Tumaco reinforced General Porras. The Conservative government remains unfazed as trains run without U.S. marines escorts and the isthmus is quiet.
Russian battle painter Vassili Verestachagin has arrived in Chicago and announced plans to devote two years to a gavas depicting the San Juan Hill fight. He considers Roosevelt’s ascent to the presidency makes this war scene especially significant to Americans.
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