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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1901
Page
1
After two months of planning ATTMURPHY'S announces securing a large mill's sample line of underwear. The goods, available in tan gray white and black in fleece lined wool or cotton blends, will be offered at set sale prices starting this season.
A city store advertises a 20th century bargain sale with samples of reg 25c fleeced cotton garments offered at far reduced prices and a complete millinery sale. It promises extra heavy and all wool items at deep cuts, plus 30 percent off cloaks on select days. Handkerchiefs toys and French flannel waists are included in the holiday week offerings.
A newspaper ad urges readers to inspect a broad line of towels and table linens before purchase. It highlights the largest stock and price range from 25 cents per yard to two dollars, inviting customers to call before buying.
A Zacatecas market house fire destroys a large city building used for cold storage as hundreds of workers salvage goods. The collapse buries and injures many, with at least fifteen bodies recovered and more feared dead. rescue efforts are ongoing amid limited water supply and weak firefighting readiness.
A Jefferson county farmhouse near Summerville burned after an overheated stove. Four family members died and four more were seriously burned or injured. John Ashbaugh escaped with his three youngest children while his wife and others were trapped. Mrs. Ashbaugh leaped from a window and suffered a broken leg and internal injuries.
A five story sweat shop building on Clinton Street burned destroying the facility. Isaac Gill a 52 year old tailor and an unidentified man died. Four others were injured as about 40 workers were inside when the fire started in the basement and cut off escape forcing people to jump from windows. Many injuries unnamed.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Sampson in better condition after several days of illness and hoping for outdoor exercise if weather allows. Captain Francis A. Cook, former commanding officer of the Brooklyn at Santiago, also improving though still recovering from a severe stomach and heart ailment.
In Peking the first discussion of the Manchurian treaty occurred between Paul Lesnar the Russian minister and Chinese plenipotentiaries Prince Ching and Wang Wen Shao Mi. They pressed four changes: earlier Russian withdrawal from Manchuria with limits on the railway guard. China to retain necessary troops. earlier return and reduced repairs for the Chwang Shan Hai Kwan railway. and no Russian monopoly on future mining concessions. Chang Chi Tung urged sovereignty for China and Manchuria.
General George W. Davis requests military control for Misamis Mindanao after proof cites treason by newly elected officials and leading men of Cagayan Misamis and the fiscal implicated in supplying insurgents. General Wade supports the move. Chaffee says islands may be pacified by February with Samar requiring more time. Closing ports in Laguna and Batangas pressures Filipinos aiding insurgents. General Mazo withdraws.
Havana December 23 The Maso party and its candidates withdraw from the December 31 Cuban elections. Maso provincial board members are urged to resign after Governor Wood declines party representation on the board of scrutiny. The central board is labeled partisan and General Maso doubts impartiality in U S Cuba to ensure genuine independence and fair vote. The party will inform Secretary Root and publish a nationwide manifesto.
In Beyrout Syria naturalized Americans were ordered to renounce their U.S. citizenship within 15 days or face expulsion from Turkey. Constantinople official Spencer Eddy protested to Turkish authorities, citing the lack of a naturalization treaty as a potential obstacle to the decree.
Sofia dispatch reports brigands holding Miss Stone will accept 14000 pounds for her release. Ransom to be paid on Bulgarian soil and Miss Stone to be freed in Turkish territory by the American legation at Constantinople.
Northfield Minnesota December 283 Gertrude L Heatwole and her husband Congressman Joel P Heatwole have filed suit against Washington Electric Vehicle Transportation Company seeking five thousand dollars for alleged personal injuries from an auto collision. The complainant says she was a passenger when the vehicle struck a tree box and she was thrown violently against the glass door suffering serious injuries.
Eb ee Hive invites shoppers to compare prices on a wide holiday goods line with a 10 percent discount before 10 am. Offers include a rocking horse for 39 cents, a toy doll cab at 19 cents, and child sets. Three free presents awarded at 6:30 pm on December 24 for 25 cent toy purchases, with prizes including an album, a fruit dish, and a bisque doll. winner must be present with tickets.
In Buenos Ayres on December 23 General Mitre backs Argentina’s decision to withdraw Senor Portela the minister to Chile amid Chilean claims of abandoned territory. Public rifle ranges attract crowds as 35 cartridges per person are allowed gratis and foreign legions of soldiers are being organized. Portela will depart Valparaiso on Wednesday as negotiations likely proceed via Secretary Blanco or transfer to Buenos Ayres. A Chile proclamation calls for another contingent of the national guard.
London dispatch reports Senator Chauncey M. Depew saying M. Hutin might have sold for 40 million dollars, otherwise the US faced a price dispute. He notes the Panama company action came late. The isthmian commission's report figures were proposed as a basis for negotiating a sale to the United States.
General R A Alger, former secretary of war, underwent gallstone surgery in Detroit. Surgeons reported the infected gall bladder with adhesions was opened and drained. He rallied well, with temperature near normal and a strong pulse, though the condition remained serious.
Washington reports no new advisories from Venezuela where a rebellion against President Castro has emerged. Officials will keep a US warship ready, likely the Indiana, in West Indian waters to protect American interests, though no orders have been issued yet.
Camden reports Senator William J. Sewell rests comfortably at his home with slight improvement. Physicians say he is able to take substantial nourishment and seems in better condition than in recent days.
The store promotes a holiday sale with a wide selection of Christmas gifts and novelties. It touts high grade fancies and useful items, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the best opportunity to buy gifts now.
When a man shops for Christmas gifts he often visits the linen stock. An improved line of linens is offered with table linen priced from 29 cents to 1 75 yard covers from 89 cents to 6.00 each napkins 75 cents a dozen to 5.00 a dozen towels an exchangeable item in plain and ringed styles from 10 cents to 1 50 each Visit to view the stock promises practical gift ideas.
A large line of Christmas handkerchiefs from cheapest to best, Swiss and American makes, priced from 1 cent up to $1.50 each. Special values at 5 10 19 25 35 50 75 and $1.00.
Our glove stock is complete and free of poor quality. Any faulty pair will be replaced with a new one. Gloves bought as Christmas gifts may be exchanged after the holiday to avoid sizing errors.
For both Ladies and Gents will be found here in all the latest styles at most any price you wish to spend for Xmas.
Electric seal jackets range from 18 to 40. Astrachan jackets start at 28. Handsome boas and muffs offered in sable fox and hack martin from 5.00 to 22.50 each.
Chicago on December 23 the jury found lawyer Alexander Sullivan guilty of conspiracy to aid a fugitive from justice and imposed a 2000 dollar fine with no prison term. The court refused to remand him to jail as state officials sought. Sullivan may seek a new trial. if overruled, a judgment for 2000 dollars will be entered. The case ties to wider Chicago jury bribery scandals and related indictments against officials and witnesses from that era.
Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles was reprimanded by Secretary Root for an interview about the board of inquiry verdict. Miles admitted quoting accurately but said he did not intend to criticize the court or navy. The reprimand is described as a plain, direct rebuke aiming to keep the army from being demoralized.
Washington December 23 the Secretary of the Navy concurs with the Schley Court findings confirming the preliminary verdicts and affirming the procedures used in the inquiry. The decision solidifies Navy stance and closes the long standing review in this high profile case.
Information from Port Townsend indicates many stock companies are being organized in southern provinces with capital around 1,000,000 and stock valued at 500,000 to be issued to Chinese travelers. Cates hope to present entry documents showing exempt merchant status. The move is linked to pressure for tighter exclusion laws as the present act nears expiration next May.
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