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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
1
TAIT'S of Austin Minnesota declares strict cash sales with no debts and price guarantees that beat state competition. The ad promises easy returns for unsatisfactory goods, features a large line of fabrics including novelty skirting worsteds serges and French serge at low per yard prices, and emphasizes value and honesty.
In black goods we present Mohairs full 36 inches wide at 23c per yard for orig cdcorrees, silk finish Mohair at 49c, all wool serge 35c, French Serge 49c, and French Serge 68c per yard. Henriettas in all wools from 35c to 1. Extra good silk waists from 25c to 1. Silk Black Satin needs two yards for a waist, per yard 1.50.
Fragmentary OCR shows fabric prices including Kid Cambries and Gilbert Selica per yard with unclear figures. Mentions Taffeta skirt lining per yard with figures listed but illegible. Readable items suggest a mid-century price ledger for fabrics in a local market.
The notice lists fabric prices by yard including 4e Awoskeay apron check Ginghams at 5c, Dress Dimity at 1e, Scotch Lawns at 2c, French Lawns in new styles at 10c and 15c. It presents per yard costs for standard calicoes and various lawn fabrics.
The notice lists per yard prices for heavy sheeting four dollars, light sheeting around nineteen cents, heavy ticking ten to fifteen cents, heavy hickory sheeting, black and white twill sheeting, and over two thousand yards of lace including torchons and Valenciennes in 2 and 4 inch widths at five cents.
The largest and most fashionable millinery line ever seen in Austin is offered at about half the price of regular millinery establishments. Ladies' Sailors and Walking Hats priced at 50, T5e, and up to Pp.
Special Agents found postal accounts wrong and offered a remedy. Acting director of Ostem inquired into 1899 postal funds taken by O. F. Neely, amounting to 3219.50. Neely’s monthly average was about 17000, with a simple split scheme. Major Rathbone’s examination showed shortages, and the May 26 report offered investigators an early look at the office’s integrity.
White fine straw hats in Knox style priced by others at 2.50 to 3.50, our price 1.50. Hats trimmed with chiffon ribbons flowers and more. All kinds of flowers ribbons and millinery trimmings offered at low prices this week.
A local notice advertises skirts from 1 up and a wide corset selection. Percale shirt waists valued at 75c are offered at 50c, ladies summer corsets at 25c per pair, and corset waists at 50c per pair. The shop touts the best line of corsets in the country for the money.
Seamed black hose per pair three for one cent each. Children's heavy ribbed seamless hose ten cents per pair. Double knee school hose for children. Ladies ribbed underwear at ten and twenty-five cents. Muslin underwear including Corset Covers Gowns and Drawers at bargain prices. Leather belts double stitched up to twenty five cents. Ladies kid gloves guaranteed lower price than elsewhere at one dollar twenty five. Silk mittens fifteen to twenty five cents. Handkerchiefs in stock from five cents. Lace curtains available all prices up to ten dollars.
The ad lists 26 inch Gloria Parasols with plain frames and a Paragon 26 inch Serge Silk Parasol in steel red with fancy canceles priced at 31.25. Also shown are 58 inch Turkey Red Damask fast color textiles with absolute fast color offered at 29 cents. Sayeed Wade and Evan Ch Wa are mentioned in relation to the items.
A vintage grocery page offers premiums with a 1 pound 1b can of 50 cent Baking Powder. Choices include an Egg Case, Berry Set, various soaps, spices, baking goods, teas, vinegars, syrups, canned fruits, dried fruits, coffee, and garden seeds. Prices span pennies to a dollar, with emphasis on value and promotions.
Unbleached damask per yard 25 20 35 39 49. Napkins at 75c, 1, 1.25 and 1.50 per dozen. Twisted cotton crash per yard 4e. Crochet bed spreads from 5c up. Steven's crash at 5 7 8 10 per yard.
The text recounts a fraud scheme involving postmasters reports and a chain of approvals from Deputy Maynard to Rathbone, Auditor Reeves, and Neely. It notes initialed approval, later concealment, and a plan finally enacted on May 15. Bristow estimates losses between 80 000 and 100 000 with postal inspectors astonished at how long the rot endured.
Requisition papers signed by Governor Roosevelt authorize transferring Charles W. F. Neely, accused of embezzling postal funds in Cuba, to Havana. Habeas corpus actions expected. Baldwin notes Neely can be tried in this district under the 1875 act. Marshal Henckel seeks guidance from Attorney General Griggs, while Neely remains in Ludlow Street jail pending orders.
Captain Francis Martin of the United States marine service is celebrated in Detroit on June 5 as part of a Marine Revenue Service event. The ceremony honors his service and presents a formal recognition of his contributions to maritime enforcement.
Revenue service veteran Captain Martin celebrated his hundredth birthday at his city home. He was hearty and greeted many friends who called. Martin began seafaring at age 12 became a master at 21 and joined the government service in 1831. He retired in 1876 as captain of the old lake revenue cutter Fessenden.
About 2000 to 2500 car repairers yardmen and freight handlers from Lehigh Valley Lackawanna and Western and New York and Pennsylvania railroads returned to duty after a six week strike. Most workers, except yardmen, gained pay raises and many yards were once again filled.
The Salvadorean minister Raehel Salvarez presented his credentials to President McKinley in Washington. He was accompanied by secretary of legation Senor Triano, with Secretary Hay delivering the presentations and cordial exchanges of greetings between the president and the envoy.
In St. George chapel Windsor on June 5 Major O M Dale late of the Canadian militia was installed a military knight in the presence of all the military knights.
P M Mus ser a banker in Muscatine Iowa has offered to present the Public Library association with a library building valued at 30000 dollars. The gift underscores local support for the library project in Muscatine.
St Louis women prepare a petition to Governor Stephens pleading to stop attacks on women by street railway strike sympathizers. Prepared by prominent women, the plan aims to circulate downtown and gather 60 000 signatures.
Mrs John Sherman died at midnight in Mansfield Ohio at age 72. She was Margaret Cecilia Stewart, the only child of the late Judge.
The house agreed to the senate amendment for a 5 million dollar appropriation to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis after a late hour roll call 127 to 75. It also approved a senate amendment raising the emergency river and harbor appropriation to 2.2 million and ordered a levee system report. Other provisions sparked disagreement and the bill was sent back to conference.
Meagre returns from the Oregon election show Republicans leading the state by about 5,000 to 8,000 votes. Wolverton is predicted to win the supreme court seat by roughly 8,000, Bailey may secure 6,000 as food and dairy commissioner, Moody leads in the Second district by 5,000 to 7,000, Tongue leads in the First district with scant data. Fusionists gain in the legislature, but Republicans expect to control both houses.
County Attorney Reed sues Twin City Rapid Transit of New Jersey for 1000 penalty over registration. The company admits stock but denies owning street railway, operating cars, transporting passengers, or holding a Minnesota franchise, asserting it is not doing business in Minnesota.
Sergeant-at-Arms Colonel Johan I. Martin defends hotel pricing in Kansas City, calling five dollars a day a reasonable rate and noting leading hotels should charge it. A national committee sub-committee meets June 14 to discuss hotel rates among other matters.
Judge Murphy ruled James Strickland president of Typographical Union No. 9 and other officers not guilty of conspiracy to prevent Edward Wunch a linotype machinist from following his trade. All defendants were discharged after Wunch had sued the union civilly and then sued individual members.
Consul Winter at Hamburg reports to the state department that England controls 18.3 percent of global commerce, Germany 10.8 percent, and the United States 9.7 percent of the $18 billion world trade, placing the U.S. behind two nations.
Report from the front notes that Boer forces declare Pretoria can still be defended despite ongoing pressure. No decisive breakthrough is reported, with defenders citing strategic positions and support from surrounding forts.
London reports indicate six British columns near Pretoria with one brigade at Johannesburg. Boer leaders vow to defend the capital while anger grows at Kruger for abandoning subordinates and taking gold. Lourenco Marques notes suspicious movements by Kruger's secretary and physician aboard the Friesland.
Official returns are incomplete but indicate Hand leads Justice A. M. Craig by about 10 000 to 12 000 votes as the supreme bench election tally broadens across counties.
Washington June 5 Congress nears final adjournment with little general legislation expected. The senate met over ten hours with executive session and a lengthy Teller address on the Philippine question and Pettigrew’s anti trust bill support. A social dress night drew a crowded gallery as Pettigrew debated Spooner on the Philippines before proceeding with conference reports.
Senator Morgan from the committee on inter oceanic canals reports favorably the resolution to abrogate the 1850 Clayton Bulwer treaty between Great Britain and the United States. The written report argues the treaty blocks U S aims and supports the Nicaraguan canal bill as paramount over treaty obligations.
A conference agreement on a bill opens about 2,400,000 acres of public land to settlement. Fort Hall reservation in Idaho would yield 400,000 acres, Kiowa and Comanche lands in West Oklahoma about 2,000,000 acres. Indians receive 160 acre allotments each with 480,000 acres held in common. remaining lands open to homesteaders at 1.50 per acre.
While the Republican convention meets in Philadelphia the Democratic slate led by William J. Bryan and Charles Towne plans an outing at Minocqua Wisconsin. Attendees include J K Jones M Wetmore and J J Hogan with National Committeeman William J Stone invited but declining due to the St Louis street car strike. They will stay at Colonel Wetmore's summer cottage on the lake.
The Tribune reports the immediate postwar plan: the two Dutch republics to join the British empire with temporary military rule before becoming self-governing crown dependencies. Confederation parallels with Canada and Australia promise broad local autonomy, with population figures showing Dutch majority in the region.
Senator Mason introduces a resolution urging the Senate to hope for a swift war ending on terms satisfactory to those involved, including independence for the South African states. The statement frames peace as achievable through negotiated independence for the region.
Minneapolis reports at least 500 foreigners arrived in May with about 100 staying in the city. Immigrants include Scandinavians and 50 percent Italians Finns Austrians Bohemians Germans Russians Turks and French. Many Finns joined Kokato and Franklin colonies. 100 newcomers this week include five Arabs heading to Duluth for mining work. More than half of arrivals went on to Montana.
Western lines failed to agree on pooling Grand Army business from Chicago to St Paul and to Kansas City Leavenworth Atchison and St Joseph. Wisconsin Central told Western Passenger Association chair McLeod it will publish a 1 cent fare mile rate and agents will start contracting at that price. Governor John R Tanner arrives in Chicago and says he is not a candidate for US senator or any other office.
Cuicano June 5. Hawthorne race track raided again by Cicero police under Lieutenant Czmock. Six bookmakers were arrested without opposition and brought before Justice Kendall who released them on a 45.0 bonus.
In a party meeting the Republicans of the Fifth District chose John P. Hand of Anbridge for a judgeship. The nomination seeks confirmation and outlines Hand as a candidate with local backing.
The Chinese violence and looming clash near Tien Tsin prompt defensive preparations. Boxers burn Huang San on the Tien Tsing railway causing dislocation. foreign guards police the line. A relief party was sent to rescue mining engineers, two Russian officers wounded, and the fate of a British missionary causes anxiety.
A Shanghai social dispatch says Cos sacks were sent to aid Belgians after a tense meeting between Belgian minister Bason de Vinck de Deux Dorp and tsungi yamen members. It notes over 0 miles of La Han railway bridges and stations destroyed, with repairs expected to take months. German and Austrian guards have reached Pekin amid calls for strong action to prevent further massacres.
Major General Otis, recently Governor of the Philippines, is permitted to land in San Francisco after five days in quarantine at Angel Island. On board the transport Meade were smallpox cases. Otis and crew received vaccination before arrival. He proceeded to the Occidental hotel with Surgeon Major Arthur and Captain Wilson, where he met callers amid a quiet reception.
Santiago de Cuba June 5 A notorious outlaw named Juan Gonzales was killed in a confrontation near the city. Guards reported several casualties and noted Gonzales had previously faced multiple arrests and convictions. The incident is tied to a feared brigand band active in the province.
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