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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
1
Austin Minnesota dealers urge shoppers to shop strictly cash with no bad debts, promise to meet any competition, offer returns and refunds, and claim the lowest prices in the state for honest goods. The message emphasizes customer trade and satisfaction with money-back guarantees.
A local advertisement lists Mohair fabrics at 36 inches wide and silk finish Mohairs priced at 49 cents per yard. Also advertised are wool serges French Serge at 40 and 69 cents per yard, Henriettas in all wool from 35 cents to 1. Extra values include silks for waists from 25 cents to 1.00 and Silk Black Satin requiring two yards for waists.
Fragmentary notice shows fabric linings and taffeta pricing with garbled spacing and illegible units. Readable items include cambries and selica per yard and a skirt lining reference, plus uncertain 10 12 figures.
Sundard calicoes and ginghames offered by the yard along with Aweskeag apron checks and dainty patterns. French lawns and dress dimity described with new styles and per yard pricing.
A battered catalog style notice lists fabric prices including heavy sheeting at 5 cents per yard and 4 dollars for heavy sheeting, ticking at 15 to 19 cents, heavy hickory sheeting, and black and white twill sheeting. It notes over 2000 yards of lace such as torchons and Valenciennes in 2 and 4 inch widths.
The largest and most fashionable live millinery show in Austin offers Ladies' Sailors and Walking Hats at about half the regular millinery price with hats starting at five dollars.
A fierce partisan brawl erupts in both houses with Senators Hanna Pettigrew and Bacon among the chief figures. The Senate floor is filled with sharp recriminations over campaign funding claims tied to a Philadelphia shipbuilder and warship contracts, sparking sensational exchanges and cross accusations.
Retailer lists white fine straw hats in Knox style with asks of 2.50 and 3.00 but offers a reduced price of 1.50. Eric IDs SSS EENS. Local shop promotes bargain hats to customers.
Advertisement extols Bargain Percale Shirt Waists at five cents and Ladies Summer Corsets priced at 25 cents per pair. Claims guaranteed non pullout corsets and notes a wide line of Corsets nationwide for value.
A fragmented advertisement lists ladies seamless black hose three for 25c and 10c children's ribbed hose, school hoses with double knees, ribbed underwear at multiple low prices, muslin underwear, leather belts, kid gloves, silk mittens, handkerchiefs, lace curtains, parasols, and damask fabrics with various prices.
Local grocery advertises savings on groceries and premiums with every purchase of Baking Powder. Shown are eggs, glassware, soaps, spices, baking supplies, breakfast items, canned goods, coffee, tea, vinegars, syrups, dried fruits, and garden seeds. Includes oil, sugars, and cereals with various unit prices.
A catalog listing informs prices for unbleached damask per yard in several widths, napkins priced at 75e and 1.125 and 1.50 per dozen, plus twisted cotton crash and crochet bed spreads with yard and unit prices. Steven's crash appears with numbers 5,7,8,10 per yard.
The article records a heated exchange over who chaired the committee in 18392 with Hanna denying knowledge of a transaction, Carter refuting the allegation as a lie, Pettigrew claiming authority by Cramp, and Hanna questioning a South Dakotan’s sanity. The day included conference reports and orders as adjournment neared.
Washington June 6 The house swirled with partisan passion as galleries packed with spectators watched taunts and challenges fly across the aisle. Members jostled for recognition between debates on big supply bills and private measures as the impending presidential campaign loomed.
At the night session the galleries were thronged with gayly arrayed women and the floor was a veritable bedlam. Hour after hour the conferees struggled on with their reports, the speaker, firm and resolute, steering the house through the turmoil and confusion. Toward midnight the galleries thinned out, but the tired legislators remained in their places hoping for an all night session.
Stephen Crane, renowned American author and war correspondent, died in Badenweiler, Baden, at age 80. The event was reported as a great loss by The St James Gazette and other papers, noting his brilliance as a writer beloved in both England and the United States.
A telegram from Minneapolis reports Judge Atchison of the U S circuit court in Pittsburg ruled in favor of the Minnesota Thresher Company in a suit against Eastern Manufacturers over John H Edwards clutch patent dated July 20 1883. The stake is said to exceed $1 000 000. The decision resolved every controversy in favor of the Minneapolis firm that owns the clutch.
Windsor celebrated Lord Roberts entry into Pretoria with impromptu parades and cheers. Businesses closed as residents joined in the holiday and sang God Save the Queen.
Boers arrive as messengers bring word Pretoria has fallen. Mr Fischer notes the news is no surprise and the fight will continue. Mr Wessels reads AP dispatches confirming the surrender and predicts sustained but not conquered resistance.
The New York Democratic state convention elected delegates David B. Hill Richard Croker Edward Murphy and Augustus Van Wyck to the national convention with alternates Frank Campbell Jacob Ruppert Jr C Morgan Sanford and James Shevelin. Electors at large Frederick Cook and Robert C. Titus. The platform backs the Kansas City convention platform opposes war taxes supports gold and silver parity calls for tariff abolition with Porto Rico and the United States condemns trusts and favors direct senatorial elections and Bryan nomination. The event centered on D B Hill influence and silver faction satisfaction.
Kansas City June 6 A protracted credentials committee wrangle over 13 delegations from St Louis and Kansas City blocked the Missouri state Democratic convention. The anti machine faction appears set to win most seats while the body may stay in session all night. Resolutions likely back Bryan and repeat 1896 platform condemning imperialism and trusts. Also speculation on William J Stone facing opposition for national roles in 1903.
In a state convention at Botromark Maryland the Democratic delegates declared William J. Bryan the choice of Democrats in Maryland counties and the state. The platform condemned imperialism urged a large standing army to be deplored and urged unity on currency questions. Delegates at large named were Governor John Walter Smith State Treasurer Murray Vandiver ex Congressman Joshua W Miles and Colonel L Victor Baughman.
Washington June 6 There was brief discussion of the nomination of Mr. Bynum in executive session with his name at the head of the nominations list. Mr Fairbanks offered to allow a ballot to be taken to avoid delaying unacted nominations. The vote ended 83 to 33.
A Sentinel special from Fond du Lac Wisconsin reports freight engine No 826 collided with the Green Lake Fond du Lac passenger train at Moore and Galloway curve in the northern part of the city. Three people were seriously injured.
London celebrates Pretoria fall with scenes resembling the Mafeking relief. Drunkenness is down slightly from Baden-Powell era, but crowds in London and large towns stage similar triumphs and excitement.
Queen Victoria and her court celebrate Roberts entry into Pretoria with a public toast. The nation joins in the cheers as triumph is proclaimed and the mood turns festive across cities and towns.
British commander refuses to grant different surrender terms to the Boers as Queen Victoria hosts a Balmoral toast to Lord Roberts and the army. Dispatches reveal the yeomanry battalion loss, while nationalist columns praise Roberts amid public rejoicing.
Lord Roberts reports Pretoria was beat back at dark and Hamilton's mounted infantry pressed in. Botha proposes armistice to settle surrender terms, but Roberts insists on unconditional surrender. By noon Pretoria prepared for occupation by British troops. Mrs Botha and Mrs Kruger in the city. many officers remain at Waterval.
Dispatch from Lord Roberts reports the Thirteenth Imperial Yeomanry surrendered near Lindley on May 31 after a larger enemy force overwhelmed them. General Methuen hurried to aid on June 1 but arrived too late to save Colonel Sprigge and his troops.
Consul Hay sent the brief phrase all well to Washington as Pretoria fell to British forces. The terse message signaled the U S consulate remained undisturbed during the critical period as Lord Roberts captured the capital.
Constantinople June 6 The government has signed a contract with the Amealdo company of Genoa for renovating the eight Turkish ironclads and is negotiating with the Krupp company for arming them.
Washington reports conferees have reached agreement on the military academy bill retaining General Miles as lieutenant general and General Corbin as major general with line officers limited, cadets at large raised to 100, and direct appointments limited to the president. Extradition bill approved with Cuba stricken and applicability broadened. Sundry civil appropriation bill also settled.
From 22 of 33 counties, Republicans lead the state ticket by at least 8000. Wolverton wins Supreme Court seat by 7951, Tongue 2421 in the first district, Moody 5550 in the second. Republicans will control both legislative chambers and hold a 22 vote joint-majority. Woman suffrage amendment defeated.
In Havana a U S soldier accused of murdering a native faces Cuban civil court jurisdiction. The secretary of war sought the attorney general’s opinion, which concludes Cuba’s civil courts have full jurisdiction and urges turning the prisoner over for trial.
Special dispatches from Algiers report thousands of Moors gathering around Figuey with intent to attack French advanced posts. French columns unite at Zoubia but endure extreme heat and thirst. hundreds of camels have died as entrenchments are prepared.
Mrs Annie B Leeds of Chicago wife of Charles S Leeds and daughter of the late Dr Buddington died in a Washington avenue Minneapolis home after an accidental gasoline cleaning explosion A terrific blast trapped her in the basement and the fire consumed her body before救.
In Washington on June 6 the senate adopted a Foraker resolution authorizing the committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico to visit Porto Rico during the congressional recess and investigate relations between Porto Rico and the United States.
William R Hearst sends staffers Carvalho and George Eastman to Chicago to launch an afternoon newspaper modeled on The Journal The new daily will debut on July fourth and expand Hearst press presence in the city
Word reaches the navy department that Captain J B Coghlan who commanded the cruiser Raleigh in the battle of Manila Bay is seriously ill and has been removed to a hospital for treatment.
Cable from Admiral Kempff reports 60 seamen landed to reinforce the battalion of marines at Taku forts near Pei Ho river as Boxers close in on Tianjin bringing a serious situation. Washington notes possible landing of 50 additional marines with a 60 strong force.
A June 4 dispatch reports Boxers encircling Tien Tsin with three miles remaining to the city. Marines and volunteers under Mate Biggs bolster the defense as arms are issued citywide. Berlin dispatches note rising official concern over China crisis and a proposed united European American commander.
Berlin dispatch reports alarm over Boxer tensions with Russians in Europe. Private and official sources say such a meeting could be fraught with danger as mobs in Shan province are said to have been pillaged amid Boxer agitation.
Secretary Hay reported a cable from Minister Pekin describing China as very unsatisfactory with great alarm in Pekin. The cabinet will be granted wide discretion in handling the new conditions.
Cable news from Tien Tsin says Mr Norman of the North China mission was murdered Friday or Saturday near Yung Ching. The viceroy is believed to know of the crime, and Mr Robinson is also mentioned in early reports.
A Daily Express dispatch reports Russians ordered from Port Apehte4 near Peltin to seize two boxers after killing two Dag and wounding two others in a Tuesday incident.
In Berne Switzerland the Swiss government responds to a United States request by naming a third arbitration court. The move follows claims and counterclaims from both nations as the process proceeds.
A tentative notice indicates a general assembly to discuss officer elections and committee appointments. Details show deliberations on leadership roles and potential changes in the executive committee.
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