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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
1
Advertisements claim best value with strictly cash policy and money back on unsatisfied goods. Showcases dress fabrics including 2 in serge, plains, basket weaves, worsteds and French serge with low per yard prices and wide color ranges.
The ad showcases 36 inch Mohairs and crepon skirting by the yard with silk finish options. It features French Serge at 49, 69 cents, Henriettas in all wool from 35 to 81 cents, and silks for waists from 2 shillings 6 pence to 91. A minimal waist length of two yards suffices for black satin.
The item list shows Cambrics at per yard, Gilbert Selica brand at ten cents, win. Taffeta skirt lining at ten cents per yard, and a miscellaneous note indicating 10 to 15 and 25 cents for several goods.
Advertisement lists heavy sheeting at 5 cents per yard and $4 for sheetings, heavy ticking at 15 and 124 cents, hickory sheeting at 8 cents, black and white twill sheeting, and over 2000 yards of lace including Torchons and Valenciennes in 2 and 4 inch widths.
The largest and most fashionable millinery display in Austin offers Ladies' Sailors and Walking Hats at 5, 75 cents and up, about half the price of regular millinery establishments.
Washington June 8 Congress adjourned sine die after not resolving differences over the naval appropriation bill. The Senate accepted the conferees report but refused a further conference as House members moved toward final adjournment at 5 PM. The closing hours were mainly ceremonial with thanks to the president and a social reading.
White fine straw Knox style sailors priced from 1.60 to 2.50 with trims of chiffon ribbons and flowers. Other shops ask 2.60 to 3.50 for similar hats. MS Nie features asec sale on hats and flowers with broad selection of ribbons and millinery trimmings at low prices.
Ladies tailored suits jackets with silk lining and aplique trimmed. Skirts priced from 1 to 1.25. House wrappers offered at 60.87 to 98. Novelty skirt patterns reduced and unique. Percale shirt waists 50 cents. Ladies summer corsets 25 cents per pair. Corset waists and guaranteed corsets highlighted.
Seamed big hose and children's ribbed hose offered at low prices per pair. Ladies undergarments including muslin underwear and corset covers advertised with affordable gowns and drawers. Silk mittens and handkerchiefs priced from five cents to a quarter and lace curtains listed at various prices.
Parcel of 26 inch parasols branded Gloria Parasols and Serge Silk Parasol with steel red handles. Includes 58 inch turkey red Damask fabric and 5 yard Damask noted as fast color per yard, all priced modestly.
A vintage grocery circular touts heavy discounts and premiums with purchases. Buyers can choose from egg cases, berry sets, various baking powders, spices, soaps, cereals, meats, canned goods, coffee, baking staples, and more, all advertised at low prices.
The notice lists various fabric items with prices per yard and per dozen, including unbleached damask and twisted cotton crash. It mentions crochet bed spreads and napkins with multiple price points, but details are fragmented and hard to interpret.
Washington June 8 The house reversed its prior nemesis and accepted outright the senate amendment on ocean surveys funding defeating the new compromise. Old conferees Foss Dayton and Cummings won a clear victory over the Cannon led group. Lentz of Ohio blocked unanimous consent bills over Coeur d Alene testimony printing for three days.
In SuElBy Ohio on June 8 the Fourteenth district Democrats nominated W G Sharpe of Lorain County for congress as they addressed the convention promising continued party aims and leadership.
At the convention, Mr Sharpe confessed backing McKinley in 1896 causing panic among delegates. Delegates plan to push for his resignation. The gathered resolutions back Bryan and the Chicago platform.
The National Fremont association, comprising survivors of the first Republican national convention, meets in Pittsburg and unanimously accepts National Chairman Hanna's invitation to attend the Philadelphia convention. A call goes out for old party survivors to join in Philadelphia on the 18th inst.
W. H. Taylor of Louisville announces from Indianapolis that he declines to be a Republican candidate for governor. Moments later John W. Yerkes of Danville declares his own candidacy for the same nomination.
Sir Thomas Lipton was elected a member of the Royal Cork Yacht Club at its meeting in Queenstown. He announced plans to challenge for the America’s Cup under the club’s auspices.
Washington June 8. The president nominated and the senate confirmed William L. Distan of Illinois to be surveyor general for the district of Alaska.
In Sioux City Catholic circles Most Rev. John Keane titular archbishop of Damascus has been chosen to succeed the late Archbishop Hennessy of Dubuque.
Providence June 8 Brown University reports 868000 toward the 1000000 needed by commencement to secure John D Rockefeller's conditional gift of 250000. The drive aims to reach the target before ceremonies.
In St Louis 3,235 transit workers struck to win union recognition and grievances. The company agrees to union membership but keeps new nonunion replacements, insisting only a minority of the old workers can return. Service has resumed on most lines but at reduced cars and no night runs.
Milwaukee June 8 The federation of women's clubs held a spirited session on reorganization with 286 votes for and 431 against after a state roll call. Honorary president Ellen Herot in of Chicago received an ovation. Chautauqua salute led by Mrs Lowe. Industrial session at Alhambra chaired by Mrs Corinne Brown of Chicago. Swiss session at Davidson theatre under Mrs William Christie of Cincinnati.
National executive committee of the Gold Standard Democratic party will convene in Indianapolis on July 25 to plan campaign strategy and organize an independent ticket. Members listed include George Foster Peabody of New York John O Bullet of Pennsylvania Gordon Woodbury of New Hampshire J J Valentine of California Joseph Bryan of Virginia L M Martin W R Shelby of Michigan Thomas F Corrigan of Georgia J B Haldeman of Kentucky and J P Prensel of Indiana.
May traffic on Lake Superior shattered all records with 4,092,400 tons moved, surpassing the previous high of 4,025,000 tons set last July. The five weeks of Sault canal navigation this year match about half of the Suez canal’s total traffic for all of 1899.
Kansas City reports the lone bandit who robbed Coates House clerks on May 7 has been arrested. John H. Lewis, a clerk robbed, identified the suspect in the stockyards district and alerted police. The arrest ties to earlier railcar robberies on the Kansas City St. Joseph and Omaha line.
The examination of C. F. W. Neely, repeatedly postponed, was rescheduled for June 18 before U.S. Commissioner Shields. With the extradition bill to Cuba signed by President McKinley, further hearings in local courts are not expected.
Colonel Samuel M. Whitsides commander of the department of Santiago and Puerto Principe in the Tenth Cavalry has been recommended by Governor General Wood for promotion to brigadier general in recognition of his conduct of affairs in the turbulent district and the importance of the post.
In Watersury Connecticut on June 8 Jack Daly of Willington defeated Kid McPartland of New York in a 25 round 138 pound boxing match before the Union Athletic Club. Daly won on points and led from start to finish with McPartland groggy at the final gong.
Two light earthquake shocks were felt in Santa Ana at 9 45 a m and 1 05 p m with a low rumbling. Anahim reported a sharp quake at 9 40 a m and 1 05 p m with no damage noted.
President Kruger tells a London newspaper he will never surrender while five hundred armed men stay loyal. The interview frames the South African crisis with resolute resistance and the continuing siege mentality.
At Machadorp Station the Transvaal government operates from a railway coach moved to avoid capture. President Kruger said the war continues and praised Steyn and Dewet while noting 900 British prisoners are confined in a four acre field at Nooitgedacht. The car will return to Pretoria when feasible.
London dispatch reports General Botha consolidates forces near Hatherly twelve miles east of Pretoria. British prisoners are being moved to Nooitgedacht in Elands valley with about 1500 arriving June 5 6. Some expect Buller to demand surrender or evacuation within three days.
June 8 report from Lourenzo Marques states President Kruger replied to telegraphic offers of 100 acres of land in America with thanks but firm resolve to fight for their own land and independence to the bitter end.
The state department has no knowledge of Consul Hollis visiting Lourenco Marques or entering the Transvaal. If he went, it would be on his own account and private business, and reflects his Boer sympathies rather than official action.
London dispatch notes severe fighting preceding the Thirteenth yeomanry surrender with 19 men killed and 28 wounded. Among the dead is Sir John Elliott Cecil Powers Bart and among the wounded is the Earl of Longfurd.
Fargo, North Dakota marks the seventh anniversary with an expected turnout of around 15,000 visitors joining in the celebration. Local officials and organizers highlight community milestones and future plans as crowds gather in the city.
The dispatches describe a tense China scene with legations safe but crowds fleeing Pekin and Tien Tsin. Foreign guards, international troops, and Boxers clash as reports confirm killings including Mme Astier and others while Nieh claims victory and 500 Boxer deaths.
A Shanghai dispatch reports the dowager empress ordered General Neih Li Kong with 3000 men to guard the Pekin railroad after a severe fight with Boxers left 200 dead. About 180 British marines with machine guns are poised from Tien Tsin to Pekin, with roughly 900 British landed overall, signaling Britain’s strong stance.
Virginia on the Mesaba Iron Range was totally destroyed by fire for the second time. Eight business blocks burned with about 100 buildings lost. Loss estimated near 400000. A relief committee was formed and clothing and food carload to Duluth.
Spencer county council votes $800 to purchase 16 acre tract surrounding the grave of Nancy Hanks Lincoln in Lincoln City Indiana. The site becomes a park under the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Memorial association with a monument planned.
Dr. Abraham Fischer and H. Wessels, Boer envoys to the United States, arrived in St. Paul at 11 35 am greeted by a large crowd. They spoke at a mass meeting at the Auditorium with Governor Lind and others, declaring South Africa’s war not over and that Pretoria’s fall does not mean an end to fighting.
Newcastle dated June 8 reports Boer forces remain entrenched at Majuba Hill Laings Nek and Pogwani range with strong line along Ballasberg. Generals Botha Fourie and Pretorius command and may retreat to Lyndenburg Ermelo or into distant Murchison mountains if fighting continues.
In Watersbury Connecticut the state Democratic convention unanimously adopted a platform naming W. J. Bryan as its candidate and pledged support to the Kansas City Convention platform. M. B. Carey chaired the meeting with E. G. Kilduff as temporary chair. Kilduff urged party harmony and criticized the Republicans and trusts, omitting discussion of the money question.
Liberal leader Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman told a Glasgow audience that opposition members are merely onlookers and critics as the government handles the South African war aftermath. He urged that the two conquered republics must become states of the British empire and warned that South African affairs require intense watchful attention.
La Crosse Wisconsin June 8 District Attorney J W Hoop of Preston Minnesota says Banker Joseph R Clements of La Crosse convicted weeks ago of grand larceny in the second degree for involvement in wrecking the Fillmore county bank at Preston in 1898 must stand trial on seven additional indictments of the same nature against him.
The battleships Indiana and Massachusetts left League Island at 5:30 p m under emergency orders for Hampton Roads to join the North Atlantic squadron commanded by Admiral Farquhar for a cruise and practice drill. They were prepared for service in less than eight hours.
The Interior Department announces that on June 14 when Hawaii becomes a U S territory all government business will be conducted through the secretary of the interior. In Washington on June 5 the Senate confirmed several generals and colonels for brigadier and higher ranks.
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