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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
1
A fragmented catalog entry lists numerous grocery items with prices such as Pears in syrup Egg Plums Green Gage Plums Alfalfa Olives and coffee. It mentions soap brands Kirks Savon Mascot and printed prices from a mid century retailer.
Norman B. Ream and James J. Hill named Erie directors, signaling the Mour-Ream-Field syndicate’s strong grip on the Erie system. The move follows earlier Baltimore and Ohio acquisitions, with the Chicago group believed to have invested heavily, representing a broader plan to unify railways under a single interest.
The effort to unite most of the country’s railway systems under a single control has progressed for about a year. Leaders say Eastern lines are mostly owned by the same groups, and Western routes will soon follow. Hill is viewed as a reorganizer tied to Erie rather than a new investor, after a failed fooling bill hindered broader reform. With unified ownership, earnings could be allocated among roads without illegal contracts.
A gang that robbed Doer schuk's bank at Zanesville Ohio boarded the Massillon line train at Bridgeport. Two robbers were captured after a gunfight with officers. four escaped and a posse pursues them. The gang had robbed Holloway houses and a schoolhouse for shelter before the pursuit.
During a train assault two suspects fled through windows as shots rang out. Passengers panicked with fear and attempted to escape. One captured man carried $300 in cash and a bank bag marked with the bank’s name. Police found nitro glycerin, dynamite, fuses, and burglary tools on the scene. The two detainees refused to identify themselves.
Earthquake lasting nearly a minute shook Jeputs Missouri on December 15 transferring from north to south with a quivering motion. No damage reported. In Washington on December 14 Privates Benjamin Stanley Thomas Foster of Company G forty eighth volunteer infantry were court martialed for rape and desertion. The president commuted their sentences from execution to dishonorable discharge and 20 years hard labor at Leavenworth.
London dispatch reports German troops routed General Mei at Thhan Fu on the Grand Canal. They plundered baggage and released Boxer prisoners, actions deemed regrettable as Mei aided Boxer suppression. The Times notes Tokyo’s view favors leniency toward China to promote stability and reform.
Li Hang Chang and Prince Ching announce receipt of documents authorizing them to act for China in peace negotiations. Sir Earnest Satow lacks authority to sign, causing astonishment. Conger expects China to accept terms and comply by spring, with troop movements limited by frost and season.
Dec. 15. Emperor Kwang Su is reported to accept ten demands from foreign powers. Indemnity of 700 million taels over 60 years, monument in Peking for Baron von Ketteler, and an imperial prince to Berlin to apologize. Foreign troops to guard lines, officials punished, exam eligibility limits, abolition of tsung l uamen, envoy access, arms ban in Chi Li, and forts to be destroyed.
Ambassador Andrew D. White has asked Baron von Richthofen to convey America's sincere gratitude to Dr. Welde of the German legation at Peking for his service to American soldiers and sailors during the Peking siege.
In Indianapolis on December 15 an announcement by Supreme Recorder Linn states he has arranged with the Standard Fraternal Association, a newly organized order, to reinsure members of the Chosen Friends as desired.
Cuticanco Dec 15 Mayor Carter Harrison begins a personal inquiry into whether the McGovern Gans contest at Tattersalls was a fake He will decide whether to grant future boxing licenses based on the findings The method of investigation remains a mystery
The Senate confirmed multiple nominations on December 15. George L. V. Meyer of Massachusetts is named ambassador to Italy and George R. Brannan is appointed Indian agent at Pine Ridge Agency, among others.
Chicago Judge Gibbons instructed the December grand jury to conduct a rigid probe of municipal departments, especially the police, amid accusations of corruption. He condemned prize fighting and linked much immorality to child labor and long hours for women in low wage jobs, urging action against complicit officials and piecing public purity with speed and cost no object.
In an interview from Lixcoun dated December 15, William Jennings Bryan announced plans to launch a weekly newspaper named The Commoner in January. He will serve as proprietor and editor, aiming to discuss public questions and defend Kansas City platform principles while balancing lectures and family time.
In New York on December 15 Alexander Stewart aged 14 was sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter in the first degree after killing playmate Edward Piesel by cutting his throat while pretending to shave him. Judge Fursman wept at the sentence amid notes of the boy’s long record of vice and perverted conduct linked to harsh treatment and a troubled upbringing.
Washington December 15 Gleaned population figures for North Dakota cities with 2000 to under 25000 residents list Bismarck 3109 Dickinson 2076 Fargo 5989 Gratton 2375 Grand Forks 7652 Jamestown 28538 Valley City 2446 Wahpeton 22
Cornelius L. Alvord Jr. appeared before Judge Thomas in the criminal part of the U S circuit court and pleaded not guilty. The trial was set for December 26.
The report notes a formal instruction sent to General MacAr thur directing the start of returning volunteers. The move follows anticipation of the Army Bill's passage and reflects wartime manpower adjustments.
Washington reports no prospect of a general re enlistment of volunteers in the Philippines. The War Department has arranged to recall Philippine troops for discharge by June 80 while Congress weighs regular regiments to replace them. MacArthur instructed to begin troop return now.
Secretary Root urged the senate military affairs committee to strike the house anti canteen provision from the army reorganization bill. He warned of recruitment difficulties if the canteen is abolished and pressed for speedy action as Manila transports would depart from San Francisco immediately. He noted civil government among Filipinos and stressed protection during a short gap.
Paris reports France will not object to any action by the United States Congress on the Clayton Bulwer treaty. Paris favors a neutral Nicaragua canal. France acknowledges U S strategic reasons for fortifying the canal and says its own interests are too small to intervene. It suggests the canal may stay open in a war between other powers.
Senator Allen of Nebraska offers a substitute to the ship subsidy bill aimed at protecting agricultural staples and American shipping in foreign trade by authorizing export bounties on U S agricultural products. The plan sets bounties of 10 cents per bushel for wheat and 50 cents per barrel for wheat flour rye and rye flour 5 cents per bushel for corn 7 cents per cental for ground corn 1 cent per pound for cotton 2 cents per pound for hops and 2 cents per pound for tobacco. It also directs the president to seek abrogation of treaties contravening the proposed law.
The mint director reports 71,051,400 dollars in gold production and 82,558,700 dollars in silver for 1599. Gold output was the highest in U. S. history with only minor variance from earlier projections.
The Times Herald editor publishes a private letter from late Senator Cushman K. Davis dated March 12, 1900. He argues the amendment aligns with the Constantinople treaty, forcing Britain to accept its principles or concede that the Constantinople lines are bent for American benefit. He seeks to keep Britain to its own precedent.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee recommends amendments to the Hay Pauncefote treaty. It adopts Foraker’s proposal that the treaty supersedes Clayton Bulwer and removes Article 3 allowing submission to other powers. Senator Lodge seeks a vote timetable, but Senator Butler objects.
In Washington the house adopts the Payne amendment taxing beer at $1.60 per barrel after debates on the war revenue reduction bill. Amendments by Newlands and Bartholdt failed, and other proposed rates of $1.20 and $1.50 per barrel were defeated.
Lord Kitchener reports General Clements forced to retire at Nooitgedacht after hard fighting with Delarey who led about 2500 Boers. Four British officers were killed and other casualties not stated. Boers attacked Lichtenburg and Bethleham Vrede and Vryheid were also targets with reported kills and wounds.
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