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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
1
A lively promo proclaims a week of exceptional bargains with hustling to secure good items. Shoppers are invited to choose from over 30 sample suits, with prices highlighted for tailored, lined and unlined skirts, and various colors. The copy touts exceptional value versus typical 18 to 30 dollar ranges and urges inspection of the offerings.
Our harvest our loss as all elegant shirt waists go in for half price this week. Bargains never before equalled in this major sale event.
In Boston on December 11 the Democratic ticket, led by Patrick A. Gollins, overwhelmed Republicans and gained control of both city government branches. Gollins topped Mayor Thomas N. Hart by a record plurality, with Republicans suffering large losses state and citywide, while Democrats swept several city offices and licenses.
Montreal report states Dominion metallurgist C S Hurter says Yukon gold carries abundant platinum nuggets mixed with coarse gold. He warns miners are wasting thousands in platinum daily. Government will send an expert to Klondike to study the issue. Also from Washington, lawyers for Admiral Sampson seek dismissal of the appeal in the Santiago prize money case for lack of jurisdiction.
Major General Freagh reports from London that the Tien Tsin shooting prompted him to express deep regrets to the German general. He states no blame attaches to the German guard who reportedly did not understand the shooting.
Empress of India reports Prince Tuan and General Tung Hsiang plotting rebellion in Mongolia to invade China. They aim to capture Shen Shi as a base for raids on Peking while arming 106,000 troops and mobilizing 20,000 horsemen led by Alashan.
An explosion at Sharon Steel's Pig Mill in South Sharon on December 11 shattered windows in hundreds of houses and moved adjacent buildings from their foundations. Nine workers were injured, four hospitalized, with two believed fatally injured.
Milwaukee report says Acting Chief of Police Charles Armstrong was stabbed by Isiah Solo as Solo was being lodged for a disturbance. Solo drove a dagger into Armstrong’s ribs six inches to the hilt. a surgeon warned the wound could prove fatal.
Detroit officials responded to local agitation by amending the gas ordinance to require Detroit Gas Company to deliver both fuel and illuminating gas at a rate of 70 cents per 1,000 feet, settling a contentious price dispute.
Vienna December 11 The Austrian premier Dr Van Koeber warned in the reichsrat on December 9 that he would suspend the constitution if obstruction continued. The body then disposed of all remaining stages of the pro Virto bee bill.
Sterling Silver bracelets guaranteed sterling silver priced around $1.25 for Wednesday and Thursday only. Dotted sewing silk ceiling in black white and colors available at 35c and 40c will go on sale these days at 19c.
Senator Lodge argues the Hay-Pauncefote treaty abrogates the Clayton-Bulwer pact and removes wartime restrictions on canal use. The revised draft allows U.S. fortifications if needed and shifts control fully to the United States in peace and war, with Britain ceding management. neutralization of the Claytion-Bulwer article is treated as obsolete.
A crowded store offers heavy discounts on fabric and dress goods to clear stock. Items include satin 18 inches at 4 cents, 42 inch Melrose dress goods in multiple colors, 54 inch black Hop Sacking, Cambric, apron ginghams, prints, heavy outing flannel, fleeced dress goods, and fleece lined selections. Prices valid for the week ending December 14.
At Scranton session delegates considered excluding Chinamen and Japanese from U S territory with Chinese act fears. Ticket scalping regulation failed after railway telegraphers opposed jurisdiction. A universal label for union made goods was defeated, while anti Asiatic agitation saw partial success on Chinese exclusion.
Washington December 11 Speaker Henderson announced the committee lists early to aid legislation. A Philippine speech was given by ex Speaker Galusha Grow. Mr Burk formally reported the death of Senator Kyle and the house adjourned in his honor until Friday.
London announces extra details for militia yeomanry and regulars as preparations begin for transport to South Africa. The government will call out all reservists who have not yet completed 12 years of service and send them overseas, while Australia considers sending additional contingents.
London December 11 Robert William Hanbury president of the board of agriculture lamented the misfortunes of British farmers in a Farmers club speech. He contrasted Britain with the United States where government aid supports agriculture noting Britain sacrificed agriculture sixty years ago for manufacturing and now markets close to Britain. Rt Hon Henry Chaplin also spoke to the board.
A group urged restoring the duty of one shilling on grain arguing it would stabilize prices and fund public services. They cited historic precedent and the need for revenue as the nation faced rising costs and agricultural pressures.
Ben Milam a former slave, is in custody in Decatur charged with kidnapping Black people and selling them as slaves to a white manager on a Tennessee river island. He allegedly lured victims with plantation wages then confined them in a stockade, with escape and family inquiries made impossible. A escapes story from a released captive spurred the arrest.
President Zelaya issues decree donating about 100000 square yards on Ometepe island in Lake Nicaragua to the United States for use as a sanitary labor sanatorium for canal workers. The U S may appoint a surgeon to select the exact site of the donation.
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