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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
1
A TAIT S Austin Minnesota flyer touts strict cash sales with no bad debts and price competitiveness. It claims ability to undercut catalog houses and offers easy returns for full refunds on unsatisfactory goods. The ad highlights fabrics such as 99 inch serge 124 per yard and 40 inch Jamestown worsteds at deep discounts.
A catalog of dress fabrics including Mohairs 36 inches wide at 23¢ per yard, Crepon Skirting at 23 1/2¢, silk finish Mohair at 34 1/2¢, 49 inch all wool serge 35¢, 42 inch French Serge 49¢, 6 inch French Serge 69¢, Henriettas from 35¢, silks for waists 25¢ to 1.00, 26 inch silk black satin noting two yards needed for a waist.
Linen and taffeta fabric prices listed per yard with items such as Dres e Linings and Gilbert Seliea. Skirt lining offered at ten cents per yard. Additional fabric lines marked 10, 15, 25 cents reflect discount pricing.
An 19th century style advertisement lists fabrics including standard calicoes per yard, Amoskeag apron check ginghams at five cents per yard, dress dimity with dainty patterns, Scotch lawns and French lawns in new styles at ten to twelve and a half cents per yard.
An informational listing presents prices for Domastics heavy sheeting ticking and hickory sheeting per yard, a 15 to 124 range for certain goods, and a large stock of over 2000 yards of lace including Torchons and Valenciennes in multiple widths, indicating a wholesale textile sale.
The largest and most fashionable millinery display in Austin offers Ladies' Sailors and Walking Hats from 1, 75e, and up, priced about half the usual millinery establishments' prices.
News reaches that the celebrated Filipino general Pilar has been captured near Manila. Official confirmation is awaited as authorities report only that the event occurred. The capture marks a turning point in the campaign with strategic implications for the region.
General Pio del Pilar, a Filipino leader, has been captured near Manila. A brief report notes a tense incident with a group of Americans holding about six hundred Filipinos at bay for four days and reinforcements arriving to avert a capture.
The War Department reports that April 15 a group of 81 enlisted men from Company M Forty third infantry held off about 600 insurgents in Catubig Samar for four days. Reinforcements arrived at the last moment led by Captain Day and First Lieutenant T Bweeny who commanded the rescue party detailing the siege and attack.
White fine straw hats in Knox style priced by neighbors at 2.50 to 3.50 our price 1.50. Hats handsomely trimmed with chiffon ribbons and flowers. All kinds of flowers ribbons and millinery trimmings offered at low prices.
Ladies tailored suits jackets lined with silk with appliqué trim priced around 5s 89.50. Skirts from 1. House wrappers from 69 to 98c. Novelty skirt patterns with big reductions. Percale shirt waists stylish worth 1c. Summer corsets now 25c per pair. Corset waists offered as the best value for the money.
Advertises fabric and linens including unbleached damask per yard pricing and 12-piece napkins at 75 cents, twisted cotton crash by yard, and crochet bed spreads with yardage and price notes. Includes names and scattered figures for Steven’s crash and multiple per yard prices.
A dense advertisement lists Gloria parasols, Serge silk parasols, damask fabric, and numerous groceries with prices and premiums. Purchases include baking powder with egg case, berry set, kerosene, sugar, vanilla and other extracts, soaps, spices, vinegars, baking products, cereals, canned goods, coffee, tea, dried fruits, and fruit preserves.
Seamed black hose at 3 for 75c and 10c children’s heavy ribbed hose offered. Double knee school hose and ribbed underwear in corset covers gowns and drawers featured. Kid gloves at 98c, silk mittens 15 to 25c, handkerchiefs 5c and up, lace curtains to 10 dollars. Full muslin line and leather belts promoted.
The Catubig garrison faced a sudden attack on Sunday April 15 with heavy rifle and cannon fire from hills and a nearby church. Insurgents threw burning hemp into the barracks on Tuesday, trapping soldiers as the fire spread and two days of desperate fighting ensued before rescuers arrived on the Lao Lang to evacuate 13 survivors.
Washington reports three natives were found guilty by a military commission of murdering Quartermaster Sergeant Albert Voltrie of the Forty third Volunteer Infantry at Bagbag near Tinuan in Banguas province on February 2. They were sentenced to death by hanging with General Otis affirming the findings and sentence.
The judge declined to execute the death sentences, blaming local guerrilla chiefs for coercing the accused and noting the prisoners’ ignorance of legal consequences. He commuted all sentences to 20 years of hard labor at the Presidio de Manila.
A major ore discovery on state land near Mountain Iron in the Mesaba range reports 8,000,000 tons found on section 8 58 18. The lease is held by A M Miller Jr John G Brown and Alfred Merritt and the state could earn about 2 million dollars from a 25 cent per ton royalty. The ministorial tension between Japan and Korea is noted with Korea's emperor refusing to meet the Japanese minister.
Governor Wells announces a $1000 reward for each of four Utah counties sheriffs and deputies failed to capture the murderers of Sheriff Tyler and Sam Jenkin after a thorough search.
The secretary of the treasury issues a second call for depositor banks to deliver 5,000,000 to the treasury by June 26.
Jefferson City preparations for calling out the militia are reported as Adjutant General Bell acts. In St Louis, Judge Taity denied O Brien mandamus to force transit car operation, citing pleading error. Three girls Annie Swez Annie Klasek and Mary Tritina sentenced to two years reform school for May 30 assault on Miss Pauline Hensel. A warrant issued for saloonkeeper Schumacher who refused refuge to the mob. Joseph Alfred led a 300 strong charge on a Southern Electric car, captured by police. no serious injuries reported.
In Washington on June 9 the cabinet focused on the China situation. Secretary Hay read Conger’s Pekin cable noting no improvement and said a reply would urge protection of American lives and property and demand no alliance. Representatives from powers may urge the dowager empress to act against rioters, with Conger joining others.
New York dispatch says Dr. John W. Henry confirms ongoing danger to Presbyterian missionaries in Pekin area with no serious depredations yet. The Presbyterian board lists 58 American missionaries in Shandong, while the American board notes all missionaries are well but warns government demoralization and requests state department assistance.
General Bravo's force of government troops advancing toward Chan Santa Cruz in Yucatan faced a surprise attack by several thousand Maya Indians. The flank blow drove the troops back several miles, delaying the planned occupation of the Maya stronghold.
Tom Sharkey easily defeats Yank Kenny in the first round at the Broadway Athletic Club New York June 9. Sharkey seized the initiative from the bell driving Kenny around the ring and finished with a right hand to the jaw sending him to the canvas. Even money was offered Kenny would last five rounds before the match started.
Vienna reports indemnity claims filed by European ministers at Pekin with the tsung-li-yamen for a very large amount. Belgium seeks 25,000,000 francs. The power grouping shows the United States with Great Britain and France with Russia, while Germany and Japan hold reserve.
The inaugural ball at Frankfort Kentucky occurred on June 9 after postponements due to Governor Gobel s death and political issues. Governor Beckham led the grand march with Mrs Beckham and other prominent ladies assisting in receiving guests as hundreds from this state and others attended.
A steam launch owned by Chinese merchants towing four kerosene laden junks was attacked by pirates off Cape Suiman eight miles from Hong Kong. The pirates looted the junks and took the launch and crew westward.
A broad movement gathers nearly all villages around Tier Tsin as members join a regional campaign. Local leaders report rapid expansion and widespread participation across communities.
An official bulletin notes enemy resistance and a substantial amount of sniping reports. Conflicting rumors circulate about recent clashes, with no clear consensus on outcomes or locations.
Reports from Lonpox describe heavy fighting between Chinese troops and Boxers near Ma chang Pekin with claims of Boxer strongholds and Chinese casualties. Dispatches note foreigners cautious, Boxers expanding influence, and rail links unstable as General Buller reports Van Wyke hill seizure and troop advances.
Washington June 9 Admiral Kempff aboard the Newark reports a battle near Tien Tsin between Chinese forces and Boxers with a large number of Boxers expected to reach Tien Tsin. Minister Conger in Pekin says there is no improvement and seeks instructions. Officials withhold further details pending guidance.
Reports from Chinese officials say 4,000 Boxers surrounded 1,500 Chinese troops between Lofa and Yong Tsun. Fighting continues with disputed casualty figures. General Nich’s forces killed 21 Boxers three miles from the Taku road. Chinese casualties unknown. News from Pao Ting Fu pending, situation deemed critical.
News from the Orient via the Idzuma Maru cites a single leader for a revolt across Kwang Tung Kwang Si Kule Chow and Hunan. An American is alleged to be among the leading figures stirring the rebellion.
Secretary Hay announces Hollis acted withoutState Department authority in a proposed trip to the Transvaal. He clarifies the visit was likely personal, and no government notice will be taken. No consent from Washington was given for the journey, and Kruger was not formally engaged by the United States.
A Pretoria dispatch reports Lord Roberts staff met by a Dutch pastor and Mrs Kruger on June 5. They announced plans to replace burgher guards with British troops while burghers laid down arms on the building porch near the entrance lions.
General Rundle’s force at the Orange River Colony made a strong demonstration against Boer positions near Hammonia using 500 Queenstown mounted rifles two guns and Cape mounted infantry under Colonel Dalgetty. Out posts were driven back and the laager located, but no battle followed.
General Warren with a strong force including Canadian artillery moves north through Griqualand West. He encamped at Campbell on Thursday with no opposition. Rebels are surrendering arms to the British commander in the region.
Plumer troops occupy Zeerust yesterday with no opposition as Colo nel Plumer reclaims the district. Supplies arrive daily and the area regains its normal condition.
The Lorenzo Mar ques correspondent of The Times reports in June that the Transvaal government continues to receive fairly large consignments of goods amid ongoing troubles surrounding Rathbone.
The appeal of Roland B. Molineux from his murder conviction, set for the court of appeals at Saratoga this month, has been postponed to next October as counsel Gordon Battle said it was impossible to prepare the papers.
A gas explosion at Mine No 2 traps 200 miners and injures several as rescuers work through a fire. Three watchmen Evan Joseph John Mc Clellan and Aaron Swanson die whose bodies may take time to recover. Horses perish and William Williams suffers a broken leg with others lightly hurt.
The Northwest faces serious crop damage from dry weather with wheat outlook 10 percent worse than last year and 20 percent below 1898. Hay and corn prospects are poor while root crops look better but cannot endure more drought without rain. Secretary Rogers of the Minneapolis Chamber cites potential relief if rains come.
Accra dispatch reports a rumor that Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson, governor of the Gold Coast, sallied from Kumasi and was forced to retreat and surrender. May 17 advices claim fifty thousand Ashantis in arms with the insurrection spreading and white troops unable to venture inland in the rainy season.
Antwerp reports a Dutch movement for universal suffrage with a proposed constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote and removing taxation as a prerequisite.
The Peavey Duluth terminal bought 380000 barrels of cement for a new concrete grain elevator. Foundations are set with about 10000 piles driven and the superstructure is under way. It will be the largest grain elevator and first concrete storehouse in America.
The Building Trades council voted unanimously to dissolve, likely ending labor troubles in Kansas City. The contractor had declared a lockout, with the sympathetic strike nuisance cited as the principal grievance behind the dispute.
Telegraphic brevities include Captain Ethan Allan elected de cnt onmander of Michigan A A, Captain Henry T Blake died aboard the revenue cutter Galveston in Galveston. Dr Studt urges materials on alcohol’s harmful national effects. Last Day of Fire Festival at Faro, North Dakota features grand parade and large crowd in the street carnival.
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