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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1902

Page

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Pre Inventory Sale Promises Genuine Line or Barcatns

The notice claims Austin has not previously hosted such a genuine line event and promises a corresponding title or recognition with the sale.

Austin

Nicaraguan Canal Bill Passes House by Wide Margin

The Hepburn bill to establish a U S Nicaraguan canal passage cleared the House with only two opposed of 310. Fletcher of Minnesota and Lassiter of Virginia voted no. The measure grants the president authority to acquire territory in Costa Rica and Nicaragua to build a canal and harbors, with a $180 million cost and a $10 million initial appropriation.

Washington House Messrs Fletcher Rep Minn Lassiter Dem Panama Canal Gannon Illinois Hepburn Cannon Appropriations Committee Costa Rica Nicaragua United States Secretary of War Caribbean Sea Gracytown Racifo Ocean Brito San Juan Treasury

Payne and Shaw Nominees Confirmed by Senate

Washington January 10 The open Senate session focused on routine business. In executive session H C Payne of Wisconsin was confirmed as postmaster general and Governor Shaw of Iowa as secretary of the treasury. Shaw's confirmation was reported without comment amid slight controversy over Payne's nomination process. The Senate adjourned at 1 50 p m until Monday.

Washington Senate H. C. Payne Wisconsin Governor Shaw Iowa

McCreary Topped Deboe Nomination For U S Senate

In Frankfort Kentucky James B McCreary of Madison county won the Democratic nomination to succeed William J Deboe in the United States Senate. He defeated Circuit Judge James E Cantrill 62 to 37 in a party caucus and will be elected by the general assembly.

Frankfort Old Hall of Representatives Kentucky James B. McCreary Madison County William J. Deboe Senate of United States James E. Cantrill Scott County General Assembly Deboe Charles K. Wheeler David H. Smith McCreary Cantrill

Root cites causes of slow progress in the Philippines

Secretary Root testified before the House military affairs committee on the Philippines, arguing the Spooner franchise restrictions hindered capital and labor, leaving many idle and requiring 40,000 troops. He endorsed Lodge or Cooper law plans to establish civil rule and suggested phasing out army transport in favor of private carriers.

Root Philippines Washington House Committee On Congress Indu R Senator Lodge Representative Cooper Wisconsin War Department Army Transport Service

Outbreak Imminent at Lame Deer Indian Agency

Fort Keogh received Forsyth telegram urgent dispatch of soldiers to Lame Deer Indian agency as Cheyenne outbreak fears rise. Lieutenant Chapman said troops will depart on orders after agency reports. incident began when Indian White defied summons, fired on a posse, killing an Indian policeman, then killed his wife and daughter before suicide.

Miles City Man Fort Keogh Forsyth Lame Deer Indian Agency Chapman Department F. Beatty Ashland Lame Deer White Whit

Powder Mill Fire Kills Two Men in Clearfield

A non explosive powder mill near Clearfield Pennsylvania was destroyed by fire and an explosion is suspected. Two workers John C Stewart and Roy Smith died, a third G B Roseberry later likely to die, with two others badly burned but expected to recover. The five men were the sole workers and escaped into the river to try to extinguish flames.

Clearfield Rickeyite Here John C. Stewart Roy Smith G. B. Roseberry Stewart Smith Roseberry

Bryce urges generous terms with Boers in Aberdeen speech

London dispatch reports James Bryce Liberal MP for Aberdeen telling constituents that he favors generous settlement with the Boers. He prioritized the nation over party and would welcome any ministry, however composed, that would secure an honorable peace, saying the country tires of a ministry unable to keep peace or wage a successful war.

London James Bryce Aberdeen Liberal Party Bryce

King Edward Returns to the Turf

King Edward enters several horses in the Spring handicap in his own name. American owners Whitney Keene Croker and others will be represented in leading events. Sportsmen expect the king’s return to spur the sport after a slow previous year.

King Edward London Messrs. Whitney Keene Croker

Sultan seeks French aid as Tripoli falls to Italians

Cairo correspondent reports the sultan of Turkey vainly sought French help to stop the Italian occupation of Tripoli. He then planned to fortify the capital and reinforce Tripoli with a modern garrison and weapons.

London Cairo Daily Mail Turkey Tripoli

Steel Trust Forming in Germany

Berlin reports The Frankfurter Zeitung states leading German steel firms are forming a nationwide combination spanning all steel branches. The paper also notes German firms have secured orders through London for 25,000 tons of spiegeleisen for American accounts.

Germany Berlin The Frankfurter Zeitung Empire London

Maintenance of parity between silver and gold currency

Washington reports the House panel favors a measure to keep the legal tender silver dollar at parity with gold and to authorize increased subsidiary silver coinage. Introduced by Rep Hill of Connecticut the plan aims for immediate action despite Democratic opposition over perceived haste. The bill directs the treasury secretary to maintain parity and to exchange gold for legal tender silver dollars when $5 or multiples are presented.

Washington House Hill Connecticut Congress Shafroth Colorado Alexander Delmar Secretary of the Treasury Treasury United States

Admiral Schley Case to be Reviewed by Attorney General

The attorney general will examine possible legal flaws in the Schley court of inquiry. The review aims to determine if the court was properly constituted the precept legal and evidence rules followed. A finding of illegality could vitiate the verdict and influence Schley's appeal plans.

Washington the Post Schley Admiral Schley

Dowager Empress Seizes Access in Forbidden City Hall

The dowager empress of China grants an audience in the Forbidden City's most sacred hall, breaking a dynastic rule. Officials see her move as paving the way for her presence at future diplomacy and censorship of diplomats. She may send letters to foreign ministers seeking friendly relations while disapproving of Boxer influence.

Peking China Forbidden City

General Frederick Funston Returns to San Francisco on Sick Leave

General Frederick Funston arrives in San Francisco from Manila aboard the Warren. He, improving but not fully recovered, will stay about two weeks before visiting Kansas and Washington on business. Fellow passenger Brigadier General Robert P. Hughes has long served in the Philippines.

San Francisco Frederick Funston Manila Warren Funston Oakland Kansas Washington Robert P. Hughes Philippines

Shorter Workday Reached in Garment Strike Talks

A near settlement ends the months long dispute over hours for about 40,000 workers across major cities. The National Civic Federation committee bridged the gap with a compromise to eight and a half hours daily, as United Garment Workers drop plans for a strike while pursuing an eight hour day.

Garment New York United States Boston Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Syracuse Utica Rochester Baltimore National Civic Federation United Garment Workers Marks National Association of Clothing Manufacturers Henry White Garment Workers White

New Papal Commission Named for Modern Biblical Questions

Rome announces a papal commission on modern questions in holy writ. Members include Cardinal Parocchi as president, Cardinals Zegna and Vives y Tuto, with professor Grannagan of Catholic University of Washington among advisers. The inquiry seeks limits on Catholic exegesis and what must be maintained or rejected for orthodoxy and what remains to individual conscience.

Rome Papal Commission Cardinal Parocchi Holy Roman Church Zegna Vatican Archives Vives Y Tuto Grannagan Catholic University At Washington

Avenge Menke Death Triggers German Clash in Samoa

Berlin reports a Samoa massacre explanation where Dr. Menke and his party killed trees provoked native defense. A German punitive expedition from the Cormoran landed and slew eighty one islanders, sparking harsh critique from Vorwaertz on colonial policy.

Berlin Samoa Cologne Dr. Menke South Sea Islands St. Matthews Island Bismarck Archipelago Cormoran

Empress Edict Seeks Beheading of General Tone Fuh Siang

Telegrams from Peking report the dowager empress ordered the beheading of General Tune Fuh Siang for anti foreign actions. The Tartar general in Kan Su province says he has imprisoned Tung h Shcong and awaits further instructions, with the empress directing execution. A separate note from Helena notes a 32.18 ounce virgin gold nugget melted at the U S assay office, valued around 1400 dollars, found by Thomas Raymond in Alder Gulch digs.

Peking Tune Fuh Siang Kan Su Tung H Shcong Yamen Helena Mon United States Assay Thomas Raymond Alder Gulch

Serbia Faces Financial Crisis Amid Political Tension

The Neue Freie Presse reports an exceedingly serious situation in Serbia with an empty treasury and unpaid officials and army except Belgrade garrison. Belgrade has been paid for safety. a government loan is critical to avert a likely revolution.

Vienna Neue Freie Presse Sérvia Belgrade

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