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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1901

Page

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Opposition to Shipping Bill Shapes Session Vote

Opposition to the shipping bill will not permit all a vote as debate continues. Lawmakers remain divided over provisions affecting trade and maritime interests.

Senator Teller Blocks Vote on Shipping Bill in Senate Debate

In Washington on February 16 the opposition led by Senator Teller of Colorado blocked any vote on the shipping bill, saying no consent could be achieved for a roll call this session. Aldrich Chandler and Hanna defended the bill, while Perkins urged subsidies with caveats on foreign built ships. The agricultural appropriation bill passed after days of debate.

Washington Senate Teller Colo Colorado Senaor Aldrich R. L Chandler N. H Hanna Perkins Cal

Majority Caught Napping In House Filibuster

In Washington on February 16 under Mr. Cannon of the appropriations committee the House wasted a day as Democrats pressed private claims with roll calls and a committee of the whole filibuster. Cannon fought on but failed to advance the sundry civil appropriation bill.

Washington Cannon Appropriations Committee House

Senator McComas Pursues Sampson Schley Compromise

Senator McComas seeks a compromise to confirm the president's nominations for officers of Admiral Sampson's fleet for meritorious Spanish War service. He proposes confirming all but Sampson and Schley and creating a vice admiral grade with them in the top posts. Some Schley supporters fear he may not receive senior status.

McComas Sampson-Schley Washington Admiral Sampson Sampson Schley Congress

Committee authorizes Tawney to move St Louis expo bill

Washington Feb 16 The special committee on the Louisiana exposition authorized Chairman Tawney to move on Monday next the passage of the St Louis exposition bill under suspension of the rules Speaker Henderson will recognize Tawney to make the motion.

Washington Tawney Henderson

Naval Affairs Committee Endorses Medals for Santiago Bay Sailors

The house committee on naval affairs reported favorably the senate joint resolution awarding bronze medals to officers and men of the North Atlantic squadron for participation in the Battle of Santiago Bay on February 16 in Washington.

Washington House Committee On Naval Affairs Senate Santiago Bay

Plague Scare Cripples Cape Town Docks

In Cape Town on February 16 the bubonic plague scare halts work on the docks as panic grows among natives who are forcibly kept from returning to their homes.

Cape Town

Wood Leads Cuban Treaty Committee In Liberal Accord

Governor General Wood heads a Cuban constitutional committee shaping future US Cuba relations. They favor a liberal arrangement with US guarantees of stability and protection of Paris treaty rights, while debate focuses on naval stations in Cuba. The panel plans to report early next week with a high profile signing event.

Havana Wood Batanabo United States Republic of Cuba Republic la Nacion la Lucha Cuba

Insurgent Forces Routed Near Candon in Three-Hour Fight

Colonel Cronin and 80 men of the Thirty-third regiment repelled a hundred insurgents at Candon, South Ilocos, after three hours of heavy fighting. Captain Green with 50 men met the enemy at Santa Maria. Tino led the insurgents who had two cannon and strong fortifications. After exhausting ammunition, the Americans withdrew briefly, and Tino retreated southward. Gold discoveries described as important emerged in Lepanto province with two miners earning 3500 in two weeks. mining prospects in Benguet and Bontoc were noted but titles to claims were currently unavailable.

Manila Cronin Candon Ilope Green Santa Maria Tino

MacArthur Reports Surrender of Arms in Philippines

General MacArthur reports that 112 rifles and 1500 rounds of ammunition were surrendered at Haganey on Feb 18. The seizure, largely from swamp-hidden supplies, reflects a strong U S military response in Bulacan and resulted from persistent efforts of the Third United States Infantry.

MacArthur Washington Philippines War Department Manila Haganey Bulacan United States

Insurgent Captain Novic Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Mail advices from the Philippines report Captain Novic, leader of the band that captured Lieutenant Gilmore and Yorktown men, has been sentenced to life at hard labor for letting a wounded sailor named McDonald be buried alive.

Washington Philippines Novic Gilmore Yorktown McDonald

Southwestern Iowa Editors Form Permanent Association

Twenty five editors from Southwestern Iowa gathered in Mount Ayr to organize as a permanent association They scheduled a meeting in Creston on March 29 and invited all Southwestern Iowa editors to join the group.

Southwestern Iowa Mount Ayr Creston

Passenger train derails near Sydenham in Australia

A passenger train traveling from Sydney to Hurstville derailed at Sydenham and plunged down an embankment. Seven people died and 26 were injured.

Sydney S. W Hurstville Sydenham

Horrific Cumberland Mine Explosion Blocks Escape Doors

At Union mines Cumberland Vancouver Island an explosion trapped 60 men in No. 6 shaft. Rescue attempts through tunnels faced fire and gas. progress limited as fans operate and the cage descends to 175 feet, but hope remains slim for survivors. Premier James Dunsmuir associated Wellington Colliery owned mine.

Victoria B. C Dominion Union Cumberland Vancouver Island Wellington Colliery Company James Dunsmuir No. 6 No. 5 No. 4

Defense testimony in Hamilton murder trial shocks court

In Minneapolis on February 16 the defense presented P. M. Ryan of Des Moines Iowa who testified he saw Hamilton struck with a billiard cue. Ryan said the blow was delivered with the cue reversed by the heavy end to maximize impact and that Hamilton did not participate in the fight until after Day had been struck. Medical experts and a skeleton evaluation followed, with Dr. Erdmann and Dr. Ricker detailing the fatal knife thrust and head bruises possibly caused by a single instrument strike.

Minneapolis Hamilton P. M. Ryan Des Moines Ryan Erdmann State University George B. Ricker

Methuen Rallying Women Children and Cattle for Supply Lines

Cape Town reports Lord Methuen has spent a month moving civilians and livestock from farms between Kuruman and the Transvaal. About fifty women and one hundred children were conscripted to Vryburg along with some men. The Boers once sent wagons under women and girls to mislead pursuit. General Smith-Dorrien seized Amsterdam and Taungs on February 9.

Methuen Cape Town Lord Methuen Kuruman Transvaal Vryburg Smith-Dorrien Amsterdam Taungs

British and Boers clash near Colesburg Colesburg battle continues

Plumer's column engaged General Dewet between Colesburg and Philippstown February 13 and gradually pressed the Boers. British artillery fired shrapnel, Boers used a 5 pounder. Ten British wounded after hours of fighting. occasional Boer dead found. Grasfontein males are being arrested for aiding the Boers.

Colesburg Cape Colony Plumer Dewet Philippstown Grasfontein

Milner and German Consul General Dispute Over Cape Town Incident

The Berliner Tageblatt reports a severe quarrel between Sir Alfred Milner and German consul general Herr von Lindequist in Cape Town over the brutal treatment of a German inhabitant. Milner allegedly showed von Lindequist the door and refused further meetings.

Berlin Berliner Tageblatt Alfred Milner Herr von Lindequist Cape Town

Force of Boers Occupied Murraysburg in February

Report from Cape Town states Boers occupied Murraysburg in Cape Colony on February 7. It also claims General French has captured a large Boer force in the Ermlo district.

Murraysburg Cape Town Cape Colony French Ermlo

Boers’ seized arms to be sunk at sea

Lourenzo Marques February 16 report that the ammunition guns and shells surrendered by the Boers to the Portuguese at Komatipoort will be sunk.

Lourenzo Marques Komatipoort

Morgan Carnegie steel deal payment rumors surface

A Wall Street rumor cites J P Morgan paying 25 million dollars to Andrew Carnegie as the first installment in transferring Carnegie steel properties. American Steel and Wire chairman Clifford denies any hitch and expects an announcement of a completed deal within days.

New York Wall Street J. P. Morgan Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Steel Clifford American Steel and Wire Company

Victory for Wilcox Hawaiian seat confirmed by committee

Washington February 16 Delegate Wilcox of Hawaii won a unanimous house committee on elections No 1 ruling his right to a seat in the house and that the charges against him were insufficient for removal. Chairman Taylor to report in about a week. The decision weighed Hawaii as a new insular possession and Wilcox as a limited agent rather than a full representative.

Washington Wilcox Hawaii House Committee On Elections House of Representatives Taylor Congress

Deputy Cassini Scoffs at Sugar Tariff War

Washington reports the treasury department’s countermailing duty on Russian sugar imports. Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, received the notice and would not say how Moscow would respond, noting he would await St. Petersburg guidance while scoffing at the likelihood of a major tariff war.

Washington State Department Count Cassini Treasury Department United States St. Petersburg

Carnegie Steel Sheds Official Shade of Courtesy

A high official of American Steel and Wire says Carnegie Steel exists only by courtesy. The Morgan syndicate now controls the company with final details awaiting actions affecting related firms and a complete public announcement expected soon.

New York Carnegie Steel Company American Steel and Wire Company Morgan Syndicate

New York Relieved By Kempff In Asiatic Squadron

Navy orders direct Rear Admiral Rodgers to hoist flag on the cruiser New York on February 18 and sail to Asia via the Mediterranean and Suez Canal to relieve Admiral Kempff as senior squadron commander. Kempff remains junior commander on that station.

Washington Navy Department Rodgers New York Asiatic Station Admiral Kempff Kempff Asia Mediterranean Sea Suez Canal

Troop of Women Forces Jointists to Close Shops

In Olep Kansas a large contingent of women led by town ministers gave jointists 15 minutes to shut down. They carried hatchets and threatened to damage fixtures, prompting immediate closure. A similar scene occurred at Cottonwood Falls.

Topeka Kan Olep Cottonwood Falls

Budapest Protest Paralyzes Streets With Bread or Work Slogan

Thousands of unemployed march through central Budapest waving Bread or Work Is Our Right banners and singing the Marseillaise. They clash with police, windows smashed, violence observed, and numerous arrests reported.

Budapest

Dalrymple dies after brief illness at Summit Ave home

St Paul February 16 Alton R Dalrymple nephew and partner of Oliver Dalrymple bonanza farmer of North Dakota died at his family residence on Summit Avenue after a brief illness from Brights disease.

St. Paul Alton R. Dalrymple Oliver Dalrymple North Dakota Summit Avenue Brights

Harris brothers killed in Ishpeming mine collapse

Ishpeming Michigan February 16 John and William Harris brothers from Kansas were killed by a cave in at the East mine of the Pittsburg and Lake Angeline Iron company.

Ishpeming, Mich John William Harris Pittsburg Lake Angeline Iron Company Kansas

King Edward reviews Strathcona's Horse at Buckingham Palace

King Edward and Queen Alexandra reviewed 360 officers and men of Strathcona's Horse at Buckingham Palace. The king awarded the regiment with the king's collar and medals to the soldiers. Notables present included Ban Robarts in uniform, General Buller, the Duke of Connaught, Joseph Chamberlain, Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, and other army and court officials.

King Edward Strathcona London Queen Alexandra Buckingham Palace Te West Terrace Ban Roberts General Buller Duke of Connaught Joseph Chamberlain Secretary of State For the Colonies Lord Strathcona Mount Royal

Madrid Quiet After Disturbances Amid Martial Law

Madrid reports that disturbances have ended and normalcy appears restored. Martial law remains in effect and could extend through carnival week, amid fears that festivities might trigger renewed disorder.

Madrid

Telegraphic Brevities Count of Notables Passed

Aunt Peggy Jones dies in Ghent Kentucky at 124. George W Brintnall Civil War veteran dies in Lancaster Pennsylvania. A dynamite blast near Cumberland Maryland kills three and injures several. Marshall 8 8 Pike poet actor dies in Tow Massachusetts at about 88. S BE Wilkinson ex grand master of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen dies after 11 years. Rev E P Goodwin Chicago pastor and leading Congregational divine dies.

Peggy Jones Ghent George W. Brintnall Lancaster Cunberland Marshall Pike Tow Mass S. BE. Wilkinson The Brotherhood of Railway Mr. Wilkinson Rev E. P. Goodwin First Congregational Church of Chicago

Grain Prices Reported in Minneapolis Market

The clipping notes wheat cash price around 740 with a Mauly 7 date and mentions track numbers andNorthern prices. It lists numbers 76c and 68 71c as values, indicating a market report line with multiple price points.

Minneapolis Ike Northern

Sioux City Market Report Cattle and Hogs Prices

Sioux City Iowa February 15 cattle sales ranged 3.50 to 4.50 for beeves 2.00 to 3.50 for cows bulls and mixed 3.25 to 4.00 for stockers and feeders 3.50 to 4.00 for calves and yearlings hog prices from 5.15 to 5.28.

Sioux City

Live Stock Price Ranges Reported in Louis Street Market

Louis Street market quoted hogs at 5.05 to 5.884 per hundredweight. Cattle sold good to choice butcher steers 4.50 to 5.00 per cwt and cows 8.00 to 8.90. Yealers 4.50 to 6.00. Sheep sold butcher lambs 4.50 to 5.00 and fat wethers 3.00 to 4.00.

Louis Str. Pau Feb

Chicago Market Report: Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

Chicago sales show cattle at 84.00 6.00 for good to prime, 3.40 480 for poor to medium, 4.65 4.50 for stockers, cows and heifers at 4.55 4.85, Texas steers at 4.00 4.70. Hogs ranged 5.25 5.47 for mixed and butchers, 5.85 5.47 for good to choice heavy, 5.20 5.80 for rough heavy, 5.25 5.45 for light, 5.65 5.45 for bulk. Sheep prices 3.85 4.50 for sheep and 4.25 5.85 for lambs.

Chicago Texas

Chicago Grain and Livestock Prices Report

Wheat, corn, oats, pork, flax and dairy prices listed for February and May deliveries. Prices show February futures at 78 cents for wheat, 88 cents for corn, oats at 94 1 4, pork at 14.08 dollars, and flax at 61 65, with various May quotes and dressed turkeys and chickens also noted.

Chicago

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