17 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1911
Page
1
A local shop advertises a large embroidery purchase shown in the window and a Saturday sale on February 18 featuring unusually low prices. The notice promises a money saving event with a 29 inch flouncing special offering.
A compact ad highlights Nainsook 22c and 65 cent special pricing with bold phrases and line items. The fragment markets fabric quality and a shopper-friendly deal, typical of a newspaper retail listing.
St. Petersburg reports Russia has presented China with a note listing six demands tied to the 1881 treaty. Moscow seeks unlimited duties, extraterritorial rights, special trade favors in Mongolia and outer provinces, immediate opening of Russian consulates at Kobdo Khami and Kuchen, respect for Russian officials, and rights to own property in border regions.
Washington reports Russia may pressure China in Ili province with a possible military demonstration over disputed jurisdiction and commercial privileges. The state department expects China to seek fair play from powers, possibly involving The Hague, while the open door doctrine is not seen as directly involved.
Formal announcement of Jay Gould's engagement to Miss Annie Douglas Graham was made at a dinner hosted by her stepfather and mother, Hubert Vos and wife. Jay Gould is the second son of George Gould. Miss Graham was a bridesmaid at the Decies Gould wedding and attends the dinner with Lord and Lady Decies returning from their honeymoon.
A garbled text excerpt references Arysa friends, Hamptott Moore, and a comment by Mr. oO about stopping an unspecified exploit. The readable fragment lacks clear people, places, or events to identify a definite news item or outcome.
A fragment suggests Secretary Ballinger faced congressional inquiry with remarks referencing interests and a previous committee. The text hints at Ballinger handing materials and addressing questions about connections to certain interests in a broader inquiry context.
The board member McGovern resigned amid a tangle of accusations and counterclaims. Swenson and Madison leaders reportedly sought to shield him, while critics cite a rigid focus on progress and perceived enmity with professors and university figures.
Fragmentary report mentions followers of an unknown person and a judge contesting votes. It references a possible deadlock and expectations of Republican support. Text is garbled and lacks clear names, places, or dates.
Representative Stevens opposes an amendment adding 400 officers as instructors with state funds. He says the extra 400 officers would be unused in National Guard instruction and offer unclear deployment, risking army morale. The amendment was on a substitute proposal for 206 officers.
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