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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
1
After two months of planning Murphy's announces a ready assortment of high quality underwear for patrons. A mill delivered samples on the 12th and sale began on the 19th featuring tan gray white and black garments in fleeced wool cotton and wool blends. Union suits and single garments offered in multiple finishes.
A city store advertises heavy cotton garments at 35¢ to 33¢ equivalents and mentions wool goods, silk, and union suits priced low. The sale highlights include millinery at all price, cloaks at 30 percent off, a selection of handkerchiefs holidays toys and fancy items, French flannel waists, and a refined fur collection for Christmas.
A classified notice invites shoppers to inspect a large linen stock before purchase. It advertises towels and table linens with prices ranging from 25 cents per yard to two dollars, highlighting the largest stock available for customers to choose from.
From Nutria T. December 21 reports detail a harsh cold wave driving desperate settlers into Oklahoma and Texas regions. Food shortages, poverty, and widespread smallpox emerge as families suffer extreme hunger and death among children. Temperatures set December records south to Louisiana Gulf border with severe cold and river ice halting Memphis river traffic.
Dealers in the commodity report a dire 24 hour fuel crisis as cold weather persists. Elevators close, tenants suffer heat shortages, and factories plan plant shutdowns. Railroads restrict coal cars, confiscate entire trains, and relief prospects fade as merchants beg for coal.
Georgia records reveal an exceptionally cold spell in December with temperatures plummeting during the last week, signaling one of the coldest stretches in decades. Weather observers note the unusual chill beginning around December 21 and continuing through the period.
In St Louis a coal shortage drives prices up with carload coal at $4 a ton and small buyers paying high figures. Fifty cents a bushel was charged for limited quantities at the car in East St Louis as dealers exploit extraordinary conditions amid colder weather and mine curtailment threatening office closures.
The Burlington system will operate as a set of independent departments each led by a company representative. Each manager will own profits and losses of their department and submit monthly reports to James J Hill. The overhaul aligns Burlington accounting with the Great Northern auditing approach.
The Novosti argues a German tariff war prompts Russia to seek an Anglo Russian accord. It cites warm British reception for a Russian agriculturalists delegation touring Britain as supporting the pro proposed rapprochement. Tilley Ordered to Mare Island.
Three dead, one missing and twelve injured after a quadruple boiler explosion at Park Bros Black Diamond steel works on Thirtieth street. The mill was left a charred ruin with twisted timbers as residents fled in panic. Superintendent Reuben Miller Jr. notes last week’s inspection found the boilers in good condition and a full inquiry is underway.
Wayne Demon an 18 year old from Catlettsburg Ky shot three Negro men to death in Eugene Dye s saloon at the Davy mining town during payday holiday revelry. White patrons fled and Demon escaped through a rear door. authorities had not captured him by late evening.
Washington December twenty one Dr W S S Dixon the physician in attendance upon Rear Admiral W T Sampson has made a statement regarding his patient condition The admiral is not in immediate danger His body is in its usual condition He goes out for exercise every day weather permitting He tabs for his meals He sits with the family after dinner spends evenings in dining room drawing room or library He smokes his cigar after dinner He usually sleeps very well He has not a trained nurse nor does he need one He is not feeble but in impaired health His heart action is nervous The report ends with life may be prolonged though the wording is cut off
A quoted figure notes ongoing readiness to dismiss the admiral daily, saying he calls at the admiral's residence and is prepared to fire him in the same condition as the day before. The statement implies a persistent threat or stance but lacks broader context or confirmation.
Rep Jenkins of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin introduces a bill to aid settlers on forfeited Wisconsin railroad lands misclassified by the Interior Department as Omaha land. Qualified homestead entrants can file entries on any U S public land subject to homestead entry in place of lands they were prevented from obtaining due to the misclassification until the Supreme Court decision in Wisconsin Central Railroad Co v Forsythe.
Colonel Russell B. Harrison, son of the late President, was admitted to practice in the Court of Claims. He stated he has been in Washington solely on legal business and denied opposition to granting a pension to Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, calling the rumor unfounded.
Indianapolis December 21 Miss Josephine Holman fiancee of Signor Marconi left for New York this afternoon to join her sister It is understood she will meet Signor Marconi in New York and a marriage may occur at an early date
It was announced at General Alger's Detroit residence that his condition is somewhat better and a consultation of attending physicians will be held to decide on possible operation.
In Friend Nebraska on December 21 Miss Willa Burger a public school teacher suffered serious burns when a celluloid hair comb near a red hot stove ignited. Most of her hair was burned from her head.
A retailer touts low prices and a 10 percent discount on dry goods and toys. Shoppers can enter a drawing by purchasing 25 cents of toys or holiday items for a chance to win three prizes at 6:30 pm on Christmas Eve, including an album, a fruit dish, and a bisque head doll. must be present with tickets.
Officials in Tung Chow staged a two hour funeral for 70 massacred native Christians following a pact with missionaries to refrain from seeking punishment of murderers. The procession included cavalry infantry bands and hundreds of mourners, with officials from 560 villages attending and promising protection for returning converts. Similar funerals planned in other towns.
Washington December 21. Minister Conger reported to the state department correspondence with the Chinese government on precautions for foreigners traveling in inland China. The board asks that travelers inland carry passports as required by treaty and notify local authorities before continuing to new provinces so guards can be dispatched to protect them.
The Chinese cruiser Hai Chi docked in Manila on December 21 with Captain Hao stating a cruising mission. He seeks an audience with General Chaffee, regarded by Chinese as a key friend among foreign soldiers in Peking. Educated Chinese praise Chaffee for his influence with foreign generals in 1900, while uneducated Chinese are taught to view Americans as their best friends.
Peking December 21 William H Pethick American private secretary and diplomatic adviser to Li Hung Chang for thirty years died today He inspired most of Li’s progressive programs and authored his famous antiopium manifesto He left an unfinished book on Li and his times with years of work behind it The manuscript is said to contain valuable revelations about recent Chinese diplomacy.
The severe winter pushes unemployment higher and prompts relief projects. In Sixdorf near Berlin a new canal project will employ 2,300 destitute artisans. A heavy snowfall allows the government to employ 3,400 people in the area.
A Rome cable from The Daily Telegraph correspondent in Constantinople says Mme. Tsilka is dead and the American captive Miss Stone will be released almost immediately.
Sensible Presents showcases a full holiday assortment with practical and useful items. The store emphasizes high quality fancies and novelties designed to bring happiness, inviting shoppers to seize the best time for Christmas buying.
A local shop advertises an extensive linen stock for Christmas gifts. It highlights table linen from 29 cents to 1.75 dollars per yard, table covers from 89 cents to 6 dollars each, napkins from 75 cents to 6 dollars per dozen, and towels in plain and ringed styles up to 1.50 each.
Our glove stock is complete and premium 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 to ensure the right size.
Manila reports 4000 Federal members press Governor Taft to bid him farewell and wish for his safe return. Taft praises peace efforts and notes US war incidents in Batangas and Samar mislead opinions, urging liberal congressional action. He plans to return by May and present a memorial to the president. Secretary Wilson seeks quick appropriation for meat inspection program despite two weeks leave and packing concerns.
On December 21 in St Louis a public centennial event to honor the Louisiana Purchase was held as ground was broken at Forest Park for the 1908 world’s fair. Mayor Wells spoke and introduced D R Francis who outlined the project. Congressman Tawney delivered the day’s oration and Governor Dockery helped break the ground.
Secretary Wilson stated that the discontinuance of microscopic inspection of meats follows a government review. The remarks, delivered in Washington on December 21, indicate a shift in policy affecting food safety standards and import/export oversight.
Fayetteville Arkansas December 21 N B Carlisle a former merchant and later a livery stableman was arrested here on charges of robbing the Springdale bank of about seven thousand dollars He is held on three thousand dollars bond for an examining trial About eight thousand dollars of the money has been recovered An overcoat believed to belong to Carlisle was found with a pistol and a thousand dollars in bills in its pockets In Montreal Montreal residents have subscribed nine thousand dollars for a William McKinley fellowship at McGill University to found a political economy fellowship.
The passage proclaims the telephone as essential in modern life for business, social and domestic use, no longer a luxury but a basic utility. It urges readers to ask the Local Manager about the different forms available for households.
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