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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
1
After two months of planning, Murphy's will offer a top quality underwear range to patrons. The store secured a mill line early in the season and placed items on sale on the 12th and 19th, featuring tan gray white and black options in fleeced lined wool and cotton blends, union suits or single garments.
A city store promotes reduced prices on heavy cotton garments, all wool goods and silk items from top mills. It touts Union suits for children and men, millinery at sale prices, and discounts on cloaks up to 30 percent. Handkerchiefs toys and French flannel waists are included as stock is cleared before Christmas.
Before buying your linens call and look over our line of fine towels and table linens. The largest stock to select from. Prices from 25¢ per yd to 2.00.
Semi official reports from Washington indicate imminent hostilities between Colombia and Venezuela. The delay stemmed from scarce arms stock in Colombia, now to be remedied by arming British chartered steamer Bamreigh near Colon. Reacting to this, President Castro anticipates a tense regional clash.
General Carlos Alban governor of Panama says Venezuela’s Castro fuels the Ca Woian revolution by arming rebels and cancelling Colombian consuls. He notes Venezuela severed relations, Chile offers mediation, and presses press coverage of El Salvador’s Revalade amid the unrest.
Slayton and Campbell, attorneys for Rear Admiral Sampson, prepare a formal protest against the Dewey side’s minority finding in the Schley court of inquiry. They argue three tendered evidentiary attempts to prove command at Santiago were ruled inadmissible and insist Sampson’s flag never fell, keeping him in command. The court of claims already credited Sampson with command at Santiago.
In active service. Similar resolutions were introduced by Wheeler Ky Gaines Tenn Ball Tex Cummings N Y and Butler Mo.
Baltimore December 18 Attorney General Sidor Rayner counsel for Admiral Schley has finished the draft of a formal protest to Secretary of the Navy Long protesting against the court of Inquiry findings. Rayner will take the draft to Washington for conference with Schley before transmission. The protest argues the findings are unsupported by evidence and will methodically challenge each charged item including dilatoriness disobedience of orders misleading dispatches Hodgson controversy and the loop.
Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia resigns as postmaster general to resume editing the Philadelphia Press. Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee vice chairman, will be nominated and confirmed to succeed him, with Smith leaving January 15 if needed. No other cabinet changes expected.
Representative Schirm of Maryland introduces resolutions reflecting Maryland’s views in Congress. They endorse Admiral Dewey’s court of inquiry findings, thank Rear Admiral Schley and his men for their victory over the Spanish fleet, and recommend retiring Schley with full rank and pay.
Washington observers report Lord Pauncefote and Secretary Hay discussed steps to complete ratification of the treaty replacing the Clayton Bulwer pact. Ratifications may be exchanged in about a month with King Edward to ratify first. The British copy will be sent to Washington for exchange, likely in Washington per Pauncefote’s wishes.
Grosvenor introduces a bill applying oleomargarine law principles to shoddy woolen goods. It requires all manufacturers and tailors to tag garments with plainly shown wool and shoddy percentages. Smith introduces a bill making McKinley's birthday a national holiday on January 29.
The store presents a bloom of Christmas gifts and useful day goods. It touts high quality fancies and novelties aimed to please shoppers and make hearts happy with timely opportunities to buy.
A local store promotes a Christmas linen selection to assist male shoppers. It highlights table linen from .20 to 1.75 per yard, table covers 89 cents to 6 dollars, napkins 75 cents to 6 dollars per dozen, and towels from 10 to 1.50 each in plain and ringed designs.
The dealer advertises a full selection of gloves with a guarantee of no poor quality. If any glove is unsatisfactory a new pair is offered. Special note promises Christmas gifts can be exchanged after the holidays to ensure the right size for her.
A report from Colon Colombia dated December 18 describes a recent engagement near Nombre de Dios between Liberal and Conservative forces. A returning boat reports wounded government troops left at Nombre de Dios while reinforcements head toward Playa Donna. Americans connected with the manganese mine fled for safety. the gunboat General Pinzon was sighted off Playa Donna. Foreign nationals seek protection from American and British consulates.
Senator Frye introduced a joint resolution authorizing the president to invite the king of Siam to visit the United States. The resolution notes the king’s desire to visit and provides for his entertainment while here, with the appropriation left blank for now.
The Bee Hive promotes underselling on holiday goods with a 10 percent discount before 10 a.m. A rocking horse priced at 39 cents, a doll cab at 19 cents, and child sets highlight the bargain line. Three free presents announced for Dec 24 at 6:30 p.m. requiring ticketed presence.
Butler Pa December 18 Thomas L Edwards 37 and Charles D Parker 25 both of Butler were instantly killed by a nitroglycerin explosion that wrecked the B Humes Co factory one and a half miles from town. The magazine left a crater 20 feet deep and 40 feet wide with no trace of the men.
Berlin dispatch says a group of experts from major American firms has arrived at Vladivostock en route to Siberia to establish factories and develop the region first for its agriculture and mineral resources.
Vienna reports a circulated rumor that during a recent visit to St. Petersburg Russian ministers urged Marquis Ibo to exclude British and American missionaries from Japan. The claim hinges on diplomatic intrigue and international tensions.
The Labor and Capital leaders formed an executive committee of 36 with equal representation from organized labor industrial and financial leaders and public members not aligned with either side. Oscar S Strauss, Ralph M Easley, Archbishop Ireland, Senator Hanna, Samuel Gompers and others selected the members and a three person subcommittee was named to plan scope and procedures. Samuel Gompers praised the scheme but urged limits on capital influence in politics and the judiciary.
Washington December 18 debate on the bill to provide temporary revenues for the Philippine islands opened in the house. It proceeded calmly with exchanges and an impassioned anti retention speech by Missouri’s Dearmond after his Philippines trip. Payne opened for the majority. Swanson led for the minority. Robertson Grosvenor Shafroth and others spoke for and against the measure. Robertson said he would back the bill citing free trade with the islands and reciprocity with Cuba threatening his state’s sugar interests.
Rome December 18 Signor Ferri Socialist refused to leave the chamber after being ordered to do so for remarks objected to. Excluded from the floor he watched through a glass door and smashed it when the house stood by its censure. The session again broke up amid disorder.
Washington December 18 Chairman Hepburn of the House commerce committee said that after the HayPauncefote treaty was ratified by the Senate he would crowd the Nicaraguan canal bill to a vote in the House with as little delay as possible. He expected a brief report and thought passage under suspension of the rules possible. Differences between House and Senate bills could be adjusted as there was no essential conflict.
Four young people Pearl Warner Lou Kline Sherman Lothouse and John Jacobs were found dead in adjoining rooms at a Columbus East Russell Street boarding house. Doors sealed with rags and chloroform fumes indicate a deliberate group suicide. motive unknown.
Sir Auckland Colvin chaired a Burmah Railway meeting noting purchase of 20 American locomotives. He said Amritca could deliver within 2-3 months while English engines need 12-17 months. American engines cost about 20 percent less. Merits of makes not yet decided.
A report notes American engines are generally up to the required standard. The locomotive superintendent according to the card finds them suitable and fitting for service.
Chicago December 18 The University of Chicago announced gifts totaling 1.625 million dollars at its 40th convocation President William R Harper stated John D Rockefeller led with one million for the general endowment and an additional 250000 for general needs during 1901 1902 An extra 575000 in gifts was announced with donor details not disclosed
W W Peet treasurer of the Turkish mission and M Gargiulo dragoman of the US legation have begun talks with brigands holding Miss Stone captive. They aim to secure her release in exchange for ransom money available from Washington. Reports say Mme Tsilka's baby is alive and well.
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