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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
1
A newspaper ad touts a stupendous week of bargains with strong prices on cloaks and children's wear. It promotes low prices on coats in black, castor, and Oxford, claiming last season items at reduced values and clarifies certain items are half price for children.
Over 30 suits to choose from at shocking prices. Jackets are tailored with satin lining and skirts priced around $10.00. Suits in blue, black, brown or favy with full or partial lining and flounced skirts described, with values up to $18.00 and advertised as worth $25 to $30 in Austin.
A bold sales pitch proclaims harvest bargains at half price, inviting customers to seize deals likened to a rare opportunity, promising unprecedented savings and value in the current market.
Democratic senators held their first caucus of the present session to discuss committee assignments. Most Democratic and allied Silver Republican and Populist members attended. The caucus aimed for unity and resisted Republican efforts to shift committee power, signaling continued Democratic control and resistance to widening minority representation.
John W. Springer president of the National Live Stock association reports from Chicago that stockmen irrigating and dairy interests oppose a measure in Congress aimed at the Great bill. He urges all opposed parties to write to senators and representatives to defeat it and says the bill would be challenged in the Supreme Court if enacted.
Washington report notes the ways and means committee favors reporting the Philippine tariff bill. Democratic conferees debated opposition as Louisiana representatives Robertson Meyer Davey and Ramesdell backed the Dill while Broussard and Breazeale likely supported it. Sugar industry protection influenced votes and a minority report may oppose the measure on general grounds, though Louisiana members remain free to vote their own way.
Washington December 12 Major George L Scott of the Tenth cavalry has been detailed by Secretary Root as acting Indian agent at the Leech Lake agency Walker Minnesota relieving William A Mercer of the Seventh cavalry Mercer had held the post previously Scott succeeds to the agency in the absence of Mercer and takes charge immediately
Salvador Cisneros Advises Gomez to avoid Puerto Principe to escape hanging as he labels Gomez an assassin and accuses him of past killings. The piece notes mass campaign activity for Bartolome Masso, Palma ally, and criticizes Senator Platt as the “assassin of our liberties.”
Washington reports Lieutenant Commander Lucien Young has been relieved by Secretary Long from his post as captain of the port of Havana after an interview deemed indiscreet on Cuban self rule. No successor named and no new duty assigned. Local rumor confirms his removal with official action pending.
Manila dispatch reports the Women’s Peace League led by Senorita Poblete has sent peace letters to insurgent General Malvar and other Filipino chiefs with General Chaffee’s permission. The letters cite ruined homes and vast devastation, urging peace to prevent greater evils as American sovereignty remains in force. A cablegram notes General Lukban in Samar also pleads to stop hostilities.
Lord Kitchener released a list of 37 instances where natives were shot by Boers, totaling 84 deaths. Brodrick argues the killings show an organized effort to hide enemy movements, not moments of passion. He calls for breaking up unhealthy camps and moving refugees to coast shelters. A Brussels correspondent notes talks between Britain and Holland may transfer Boer women and children to Holland.
Mrs. D. W. Rieger wife of the former Missouri National Bank president now serving a six year term in prison for wrecking the bank plans to go to Washington to seek a presidential pardon for her husband. She says she believes he is innocent and a petition from Missouri and Kansas congressmen will be presented by Congressman Cowherd. A.J. Cassatt Pennsylvania RR president outlined a plan for a New York terminus via tunnel under Long Island Railroad linking the two roads to an underground station in New York City.
A historical ad lists assorted discounts on Outing fabric, sample lines of fascinators, mercerized waists, writing paper, and various textiles. It advertises weekend-only deals, including night dresses, flannelettes, comfortables, spreads, dressing sacques, collars, duck coats, hats, and sewing supplies with price points across cents to dollars, urging shoppers to visit to see the bargains.
A Peking dispatch reports an edict praising Li Hung Chang, Prince Ching, and other officials for peace negotiations. It also awards Yang Lu the two eyed peacock feather for shielding foreigners from the Boxers and notes Yung Lu as the likely author of the anti foreign outbreak. Yung Lu, a Manchu, rose rapidly from commander to viceroy and held key posts during the empress dowager’s coup. He served as imperial treasurer and peace commissioner in 1900.
General Chaffee in his annual Philippines report cites vengeance on natives aiding the American cause as a key factor prolonging the war. He says chiefs who order killings and their followers face extreme penalties upon conviction. Major General Arthur MacArthur moves from Washington to Denver to command the Department of Colorado, replacing Brigadier General H. C. Merriam who retired.
London dispatch reports that General Ian Hamilton has arrived and Lord Kitchener has personally taken the field directing troop movements, signaling a shift in command amid the Pretoria developments.
Our store offers a crowding selection of seasonable goods priced low to move fast. The sale runs from Monday December 9 to Saturday December 14 inclusive, presenting a money saving opportunity for shoppers to take advantage of before prices revert.
Washington December conference of Southern Republicans discussed Crumpacker's bill reducing Southern representation to reflect Black voters. Present were Senators McComas Maryland and Pritchard North Carolina and House members from West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Missouri and Maryland. Pritchard opposed the measure. No action taken. a follow up meeting is planned for next Wednesday to seek agreement on caucus stance.
Madison, Dec 12. The Wisconsin livestock sanitary board finished regulations on cattle with tuberculosis. When a herd is diagnosed, owners may quarantine under board direction, ship animals to a government inspected abattoir, or have the cattle condemned and slaughtered if options are not chosen.
Philadelphia reports a severe coal shortage unseen in years. Coastwise and West Indian commerce are crippled as orders pour in but ships cannot be loaded. The shortage stems from a lack of railroad cars to move coal from mines, leaving many vessels idle in the Delaware River as owners send ships South.
Coast shipping update notes ships from Newport News and New England ports returning cargoes in better condition after recent crossings. Trade officials cite improved safety and faster turnaround times for voyages to domestic destinations.
Washington December discussions on the Hay Pauncefote treaty shifted to executive session where Senators Culberson Bacon and Cullom spoke. Bacon criticized the treaty as un-American and containing objectionable features, while Culom supported it and Cullom defended it, with Bacon stating he would not block ratification.
Montgomery Alabama December 12 The state board of registrars met in session and directed registrars in 15 counties to deny voters under the provisions of the constitution This signals the start of disfranchisement of Negroes in Alabama.
Berlin reports by Sofia correspondent that Ellen M Stone the American missionary held captive was recently seen alive at Koprivenkolibi near Dubnitza. The sighting is among sparse notes in ongoing dispatches about the hostage case.
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