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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
1
For two months we planned to offer patrons the best money can buy. We secured a mill sample line on the 12th and began selling on the 19th with tan gray white and black options. Garments include fleeced lined wool and cotton union suits and singles in various styles.
A city store promotes heavy fleece cottons and 35c quality goods in multiple colors and styles. Deals include 1T5c items for 33c, 1.00 quality for ties, silk and wool Union suits at low prices. Seasonal stock from large mills promised as this season's makes with discounts on millinery, cloaks, handkerchiefs, toys, furs, and flannel waists ahead of Christmas.
A local ad advertises linen sale items including towels and table linens with a large stock on hand. Prices range from 25 cents per yard to two dollars, inviting shoppers to inspect the selection before buying.
Admiral Schley through his counsel files a bill of exceptions with Secretary Long contesting the court of inquiry findings. He seeks permission to reply to Sampson’s objections to Admiral Dewey’s opinion. The secretary convenes officials but declines oral argument on Lampoon’s protest, accepting a written statement. The bill argues the majority ignored key testimony about dispatch and near Cienfuegos, and asserts evidence showing British steamer Adala entry for fleet information was disregarded.
A detailed critique argues the court ignored key facts about communications at Cienfuegos, signals on shore, and Schley's knowledge. It claims the majority misstated when information about Cape Cruz and Gonaves channel emerged and questions the blockade and engagement near Santiago. It asserts bias in handling Brooklyn and Texas movements and Captain Cooks testimony.
The text argues repeated contradictions to Hodgson findings and accuses the court majority of bias. It contends the ruling on Commodore Schley's conduct at Santiago is unfounded, that key specifications were abandoned, and that justice and Schley's rights were violated by an irregular process and insufficient evidence.
Navy Department learns that Union Iron Works in San Francisco has declared off a strike in several worker classes after more than six months. Warships at the yard, including Ohio, California, South Dakota, Tacoma, Milwaukee, and Wyoming, have seen little disruption since May and are expected to resume rushed progress.
Richard Croker hinted Admiral Schley could be a potent 1904 presidential candidate with strong East, South, and West backing. The Paris Springs report from Dec 19 notes Croker’s favorable view and mentions Mrinker’s incomplete remarks.
The speaker argued Schley is an ideal candidate against a navy department clique. He claimed public sympathy favors merit under persecution, and suggested Fitzhugh Lee as a possible second choice.
Two New England schooners bound for Beverly Massachusetts and Camden Maine sailed in late November from New York and have not been heard from since. The Maud and Ella Brown with 13 crew members were near Cape Cod during the November gale when several ships sank. Insurance firms expect to pay claims as loss is deemed certain.
Huntsville Ala Dec 19 After raiding a large illicit still in Jackson county Friday night and capturing Abe Cooper and Pope Burton Deputy Marshal L W Wilte headed toward the railroad station to transport the pair to Huntsville Since then no word has been heard of the officer Cooper escaped Sunday night leaving officials puzzled Wilde and the other prisoner were last known to be traveling through a region where both men were popular
In Buffalo on December 19 Joe Walcott defeated welterweight champion Ruberns in five rounds at the International Clubhouse arena in Fort Erie. Walcott delivered powerful body blows and head swings. referee E H McBride stopped the bout to prevent further punishment, awarding the decision to Walcott. In Washington on the same date the secretary of agriculture prepared plans for a new department building and Representative Mercer of Nebraska introduced a bill to appropriate 2,000,900 dollars for the project.
John J. Valentine, president of Wells Fargo Express, lies critically ill in Oakland California on December 19 with the entire family at his bedside. The outcome is uncertain as physicians attend him.
A local ad touts low prices on rocking horses dolls and child’s sets with a 10 percent discount before 10 am. Three free Xmas presents valued at 5.75 3.98 and a red bordered bisque doll will be drawn at 6:30 pm on Christmas Eve for shoppers present with tickets.
The House approved a revenue bill for the Philippine islands by 163 to 128. Five Republicans including Heatwole Eddy and Stevens of Minnesota crossed party lines, while three Democrats Robertson Davey and Broussard supported it. Dingley rates and tonnage taxes would fund the Philippine treasury.
Victoria, B C December 19 The Manila Times notes a plan of campaign in Samar with 320 Cavite marines stationed at Balangiga joining Eleventh infantry to scour and burn northward to join other regiments The aim is to exterminate Lukban and his army while Lukban may seek mercy from the Americans and possible prisoner of war treatment is discussed
The secretary of war sent General Wood copies of exchanges with Fidell G. Pierra about delaying the Cuban election to improve election machinery. Wood is told to act as he sees fit per Secretary Root's Dec 16 guidance, in line with broad political party wishes.
A son was born to Mrs. Frederick Funston wife of Brigadier General Funston of Kansas. Mrs. Funston recently returned from the Philippines and has been living with her parents in Oakland. General Funston sailed from Manila for the United States last Sunday and is due here about January.
The store promotes a bloom of holiday goods with items designed to please. It asserts the best opportunity to buy Christmas gifts now, featuring high grade fancies and novelties intended to be useful to someone.
Men shopping for gifts are urged to consider the linen stock featuring table linen from 29 cents to 1 75 a yard. Table covers 89 cents to 6 dollars, napkins 75 cents to 6 dollars a dozen, and towels in plain and ringed styles from 16 cents to 1 50 each.
Our glove stock is complete and of high quality. If you find a poor glove we will replace it with a new pair. Gloves bought as Christmas gifts may be exchanged after the holidays. You need not fear the wrong size.
Find all the latest styles for both Ladies and Gents here. Shop now for Xmas with prices to suit any budget.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania Daniel Bradburn and David Fagan fought a lethal duel at Hall's boardinghouse. Bradburn was killed and Fagan wounded in the side with a gunshot and later jailed. Mrs Hall and Mrs Addis attempted to intervene, with Mrs Hall wounded in the hand.
The general committee chosen by the conference to hear differences between capitalistic and labor interests has organized and elected officers. Senator Marcus A. Hanna was named chairman with Samuel Gompers as first vice chairman. It will operate as the industrial department of the National Civic Federation, aiming to promote industrial peace, improve relations between workers and employers, encourage mutual agreements, and arbitrate disputes when requested.
In St Louis circuit court Judge Talty ruled that strikes are lawful and that any number of workers may unite to enforce wage increases by leaving employer service. The ruling covered Elbridge W. Chesebro versus Journeymen Steamfitters Local Union No 29, Steamfitters Helpers’ Union No 33, and 170 named defendants. The decision follows events from November 1 involving the steamfitters.
Elbridge Chase of Chase & Co. secured a circuit court injunction on November 9 to bar unions from interfering with his business. The court refused to make it permanent. Washington reports Andrew Carnegie visited and discussed a $10 million university gift with Secretary Root and the president, but no details were released. Carnegie departed later that day, saying there would be no trouble and that the matter would come out all right.
In Washington on December 19 the senate saw two Nelson bills proposing industrial schools. One would authorize funding to establish industrial education for youths in every county over a threshold population in each state. The other would create an education system for territories including newly acquired islands.
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