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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
1
After two months of planning the store announces a bold underwear sale. The large mill delivered early season stock on the 17th and 19th, with fleece lined cotton and wool union suits in tan gray white and black available as single garments or units for patrons.
A local store advertises Christmas bargains with all millinery at reduced price during the week of Dec 18. Frames cloaks discounted 30 percent on Friday through Tuesday. The shop promises a wide range of handkerchiefs holidays goods toys and fancy articles and notes remaining elegant French flannel waists and fur items including coats muffs collars and storm collars available for Xmas.
An advertisement invites readers to call and review a large linen stock featuring towels priced from 25 cents per yard. The copy emphasizes the largest selection and inviting customers to inspect the line.
The storm and floods leave Maine towns unable to move, with mills and rail lines stalled and thousands unemployed. Pennsylvania reports receding waters but widespread disruption. Deaths near Towanda and other areas, with property losses in hundreds of thousands and tens of thousands idle. Susquehanna river rises then falls, while cold weather worsens hardship.
J J Hill of Great Northern fame leads a syndicate backing the Standard Steel Car company with a plan to gain control of the Pressed Steel Car company. The group aims to build furnaces and mills and operate independently, with at least 30 million dollars available to push the deal.
Spokane dispatch reports belief that the fatal Es sec train wreck near Esses Monday was not an accident but a crime. A telegram from H W Kennedy Great Northern assistant general superintendent says No 8 was deliberately wrecked by unknown parties, likely discharged employees.
At Swift's packing house in Swift City, Hod Young attacked Stephen Crockett with a large butcher knife. Crockett dodged the blow and Young, brandishing the knife wildly, buried the blade in his own chest, causing instantaneous death. Both men were employed at the facility and had quarreled over a trivial matter.
The Senate ratified the Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty by 72 to 6 after five hours of closed-door debate. Senator Teller led opposition with others supporting the measure, while Culberson and Bacon offered amendments that were defeated. Notable speakers included Clay, Mason, and Bacon, with votes recorded against Bacon Culberson Mallory Teller Tillman and Willman.
President Roosevelt transmitted to the senate a petition signed by Senor F Gamba and other Cuban residents urging reciprocal trade with the United States. They contend European goods are cheaper, hurting American sales in Cuba, and warn that without a differential in the United States favor there will be no Cuban market.
Vienna officials announce that in response to American shoes flooding the Austrian market the ministry of commerce has purchased a batch of the latest shoe making machines and will soon stage lectures and demonstrations for Austrian manufacturers and workers.
The message proclaims Mebee Hive as leading, with others trying to follow. It promises the right kind of goods at the lowest prices and urges customers to come in and compare prices.
See rocking horse priced at 39 with rivals at 50. Dolls at 19 cents. Wide holiday line with free presents Xmas Eve at 6 30. Every 25 cent toy purchase earns a ticket for one of three gifts to be drawn at 6:30. Prizes include an album, a fruit dish, and a bisque doll. Must be present with tickets to win.
Maryland delegates and allies in Washington plan a joint resolution to thank Rear Admiral W S Schley for his Santiago battle services and to confer the rank, pay, and emoluments of a rear admiral on the active list. A preamble will cite Dewey’s court of inquiry conclusions.
General Nelson A. Miles arrived in Cincinnati with Mrs Miles and stayed with Mr and Mrs Frank Wiborg in Clifton. He praised Admiral Dewey for summing up the Schley court of inquiry and said Americans will endorse his conclusions. Miles declined to comment on possible congressional action.
Washington December 17 Rear Admiral Schley reports receiving a flood of letters and telegrams of confidence and help after the naval court of inquiry verdict. He asks the Associated Press to publish his gratitude and thanks for the widespread expressions of interest in his welfare and wisely notes he cannot acknowledge each communication personally.
Washington reports the joint committee invited Secretary Hay to speak in honor of the late President McKinley and secured his consent. Hay preferred another choice but agreed out of duty and respect for the office. No date for the ceremony was set.
Washington reports from Turkish agents indicate no progress in securing Miss Stone's release. Brigands are reportedly being approached again, with some chance of successful contact. The kidnappers understand the ransom potential is limited to $66,000 held by Mr. Dickinson.
The store advertises a bloom of sensible holiday goods designed to make hearts happy. It promises the best opportunity to buy Christmas gifts now with items bought to be useful to someone. It highlights high grade fancies and novelties.
When shopping for Christmas gifts men often end up buying linen. This season the store offers table linen from 20 cents to 1.75 a yard table covers 89 cents to 6.00 each napkins 75 cents to 1.00 a dozen towels in an elegant plain and fringed line from lucents to 1.00 each. Come in and look over the stock you will find something useful.
A single long line lists prices from a small cent amount up to 1.50 dollars for both Swiss and American items. It notes special values at 5 10 19 25 25 50 5 9 75 and 1.00 dollar.
Our glove stock is complete and free of poor quality gloves. If you find any unsatisfactory pair, we will replace it with a new one. Gloves bought for Christmas gifts may be exchanged after the holidays, removing fear of gifting the wrong size or style.
A local retailer advertises the latest styles for both ladies and gents with flexible pricing to suit any budget. The notice emphasizes broad selection and affordable options for fashion-conscious shoppers.
Lot 1 offers jackets reduced from 7.50 to 2.50 each. Lot 2 offers items down to 1.50 for 4.89 each. All new goods sold at reduced prices. Children’s garments in the house also 24 percent discount.
The Times correspondent reports renewed Boer unrest as British advances slow and dissension grows among commandos. Viljoen leads in Transvaal while many Boers shift toward Delagoa line near Pilgrim's Rest. Acting President Schalk-Burger and the Box government extend lines northward with uncertain prospects.
In Chicago on December 17 authorities report a sweeping claim to nearly all lake shore property east of the 1821 U S survey line between Indiana and Wisconsin. Major holders include Illinois Central railroad and Illinois Steel with value in the millions. North shore claimants include Dr Jacob Nine EF ti Pickering and M P Benson, while south shore claimants name B D Marks and S Biddison. The north sides cite Revolutionary scrip as title, the south sides rely on reclamation scrip.
Rhode Island Governor William Gregory died at his Wickford home from acute Bright's disease after a two month illness. He had returned to the state capital last Friday. his death followed a cold.
In Terre Faute, December 17, Claude Strader age 22 and Ed Blue age 24 were fatally burned in a mine explosion at the Herms and Langford mine one mile west of town. Four miners attempted to open a keg of powder with a pick when it exploded. Blue lost both eyes and Strader lost an eye. both were hurled 20 feet from the blast and their clothes burned before help arrived.
Mrs. Mary J. Glover and Mrs. Josie Powell, noted in Rosslyn Heights society, were on the Panhandle tracks in Pittsburg when a westbound coal train struck them. The engine caught the two women under the coal train, killing both. Local church and social circles mourn the tragedy.
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