27 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1899
Page
1
New store opens in Southern Minnesota offering wide stock of dress goods and latest styles at discount prices. Ads claim lowest prices, with opening bargains on 44 inch pistol and oneck suitings and fancy worsted novelties.
Advertises a wide range of wash dress goods: 36 inch Percalee consumer cloth, Paris de Broderie wash fabric, heavy 36 inch sheeting, gingham aprons, Cheviot shirtings, and sixes of linen crash. Includes low opening prices and bulk bolt discounts, plus towels, table damask, napkins, hosiery, gloves, corsets, shirts, lace curtains, and draperies all at new season opening prices.
A list of grocery items and prices appears including Java coffee 10 dte, Rio and Santo coffee 10 dte, Japan Tea 37 cts per 50, assorted dried fruits, canned goods, and household staples. Many brands and bulk items are offered at bargain prices, with hundreds of other groceries implied.
Paris authorities ordered secret warrants for a broad search of suspected royalist residences amid fears of Duc d Orléans influence. Police seized propaganda, medals, and extensive correspondence linking royalists to the pretender. Royalist representative Bouffet protested the domicile raid.
M meline, former premier, led a Progressist Republicans meeting in Paris urging reform of parliamentary customs and a return to Thiers and Gandetta traditions. Deputies Deroulede and Habert were moved from Prison de la Santa to League of Patriots offices as police conducted searches. Many rioters from Thursday received short prison terms.
The Mexico United States extradition treaty is signed by Foreign Minister Mariscal and Ambassador Powell Clayton. It covers fugitives during the interregnum and broadens embezzlement to cover all defalcations. It also provides for delivery of stolen goods on request. A copy is sent to Washington for Senate action before adjournment.
The transport Zealandia reached San Francisco from Manila after a 40 hour typhoon wrecked the ship and injured several crew members. Three deaths are reported on board.
The vessel carried 56 soldiers on sick leave 53 discharged or under orders 6 prisoners and a guard of 10. Three men died on the voyage John F Johnson Company G Thirteenth Minnesota died Feb 12 Brights disease buried at sea William S Howell cook First North Dakota died Feb 18 consumption buried at sea Robert Bain chief cook died Feb 23 apoplexy.
London reports from Copenhagen that Emperor Nicholas II is seriously ill after the disarmament proposal. His illness prevents intellectual work and reduces his government role to formal signing. Grand Duke Michael allegedly holds executive power as decisions proceed without the czar’s input.
The senate committee on privileges and elections found no case in the protest against Senator Hanna of Ohio and ordered a report to the senate. Senator Turley of Tennessee reserved the right to make a statement, though no minority report would be issued.
A report from Madrid claimed warships were unloading troops in Manila to protect subjects but Washington officials discredited the account. The Manila area was described as quiet with insurgents inactive.
An official dispatch from Manila reports a grave situation as foreign warships disembark troops and General Rios plans to move to Zamboanga. Reports of renewed fighting between Americans and Filipinos raise fears of a prolonged conflict. In New York, Kipling was said to be very low and unconscious at 2 o clock though unofficial.
Manila reports deny a major emergency with Admiral Dewey and a German clash as rumors. Troops move to Cebu aboard the Pennsylvania while Miller and Otis exchange dispatches noting calm in Iloilo and restored confidence. In Manila near Caloocan sharpshooters harass U S troops with Kansas, Idaho, Minnesota and Pennsylvania units suffering minor losses. Kipling’s condition worsens at the Hotel Grenoble with oxygen treatment deemed heroic care.
In Cuiiaco February 27 evidence strengthens police belief that butcher Albert A. Becker killed his wife. Dr W T Kirby reports human blood on barn boards after microscopic analysis. A hair identical to the missing Mrs Becker is found. The missing body remains unfound. jewelry tied to the missing woman is identified as hers.
In a sweeping session the legislature declared war against a foreign foe and ratified a peace treaty. The events reflect a dramatic clash between wartime calls and treaty negotiations within the same period.
Washington reports the Fifty-first Congress closing amid dramatic action. Major measures include Hawaii’s annexation, rejection of Britain arbitration, bankruptcy reform, and navy personnel overhaul. Total appropriations reach about 1.6 billion, with roughly 600 million for war-related army and navy costs.
The Roanoke sails for Manila with a full cargo of supplies for the troops. The vessel took 17 infantry recruits aboard and 59 others for the journey, as Independence celebrations fade into the background.
The Dispatch Discredited reports that government officials reject the Madrid dispatch claiming foreign warships are disembarking troops at Manila. Spanish sources are deemed unreliable as Spanish press and public circulate statements against this country.
General Otis reports quiet conditions in Cebu with progress favorable. A small U S troop contingent will be sent as the navy solidifies control after the Petrel visited Cebu on February 22. Marines and bluejackets raised the flag over the government building after rebels retreated to the hills.
White Earth report states that Dar S. Hall conducted a personal inquiry into rumors of tree cutting on the reservation. He found extensive cutting of pine and oak along the south border beyond the reservation limits, with trees sawed off just outside.
Orders issued to fill the 50 mile gap between Surf and Elwood in the coast division. Completion will complete a new trunk line from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Projected finish within a year.
A bill introduced in the house of delegates proposes a 30 year franchise for the St Louis Traction company to parallel an existing line. It allows operation by compressed air or improved power and by overhead electric wires. The company, incorporated nine years ago, would run the new cars.
General MacArthur expected a rebel assault near the Chinese cemetery and requested reinforcements after rebels concentrated in large numbers. Two companies of the Twenty-third Regulars moved to Cafoocan and a battalion of the Twentieth to the cemetery around midnight, but no attack followed.
Omaha reports reveal a historic Sunday as saloons close and police enforce closures amid factional battles over gambling. In Lancaster, Pa., reports show the Susquehanna remains unstable with the Turkey Hill gorge intact and ice packed six miles to the Columbia dam, signaling inevitable property damage.
Senator Cockrell of Missouri defends the compromise army bill amid Hull bill opposition. He argues staff and general officer increases are necessary with rising forces and that no burden on the people exists. Senator Gorman opposes, urging a proviso ending increases in 1901 and a 27,000 man army.
Washington reports indicate Schley supporters will not press the fight over Adm Sampson’s advancement. Nominations may be confirmed with little debate as future legislation could place Schley before the country in his preferred position. Plans include creating two vice admiral posts with Schley and Sampson nominated to them.
The president nominates William R Day of Ohio to be judge of the new Sixth circuit comprising parts of Ohio Michigan Kentucky and Tennessee. If confirmed he will be its first judge and sit in Washington on the federal bench.
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