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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1900

Page

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Joan Watio PM Schedule Notice

Public notice lists Joan Wattio and others with a 5pm start time and 0pm end time, noting unclear details in the timetable and asking readers to verify official hours.

Joan Wat

Best Value Cash Deals Promise Lowest Prices

Advertisement promises strict cash business with no bad debts and extra profits, claiming to beat competitors and offer goods at lowest prices. It vows satisfaction guaranteed with money-back returns and urges customers to shop for honest, low-cost merchandise.

Value Silk and Wool Fabrics Offerings Listed in Ad

A vintage textile advertisement highlights crepon skirting Mohair silk finish per yard four percent wool serge and French Serge priced from 5c to 50c. Henriettas in all wool from 5c, extra good silks for waists from 25c, 46 inch Silk Black Satin at 1.50 per yard.

Jamestown

Lace and Hemline Trades Nears Wide Lace Sale

Heavy sheeting and ticking offered by the yard at low prices. Lace stock exceeds two thousand yards including Torchons and Valenciennes in 2 and 4 inch widths, alongside black and white twill sheeting and Hickory cloth.

Millinery Display Attracts Fashionable Austin Crowd

The largest and most fashionable millinery line ever shown in Austin offers Ladies Sailors and Walking Hats at about half the price of regular millinery establishments. Prices go up, and accessories are included.

Austin

Kaap letter reports Kruger rallies 12,000 Boers at Machadodorp

Lourenco Marquez correspondent for The Times reports President Kruger has assembled about 12,000 Boers at Machadodorp. Supplies are moved toward Lydenburg to reinforce defenses. Kelly-Kenney has redirected troops northward and about 1500 Boers have surrendered to General Brabant amid border tensions.

Lendon Lourenzo Yes Times Machadodoro Kruger Lydenburg

Danger of a Second Raid Near Kroonstad

Loxney reports about fifty thousand British troops within reach of the Boers north of Kroonstad with expectations of decisive action. The article notes telegrams from the war office offer little clarity and that the railway south of Poustad remains only partially defended.

Kelly “Kenny Loxney Kroonstad War Office Poustad Ilway

Corset Waist Fashion Offer Highlighted in Ad

An old advertisement touts ladies summer corsets and shirt waists at low prices. It markets stylish corsets that “will not pull,” promoting multiple pairs and claiming the best value in the country for the money.

Unbleached Damask and Napkins Sale Priced by the Dozen

Unbleached damask fabric priced by the yard and per dozen napkins offered at various rates. The listing shows 25, 29, 35 cents per yard and napkin prices ranging from 49 cents to 75 cents and up to $1 and $1.25 per dozen.

Grocery sale advertises premiums with purchases

The notice markets a wide assortment of canned goods and staples with a 50 cent Baking Powder premium offer. It lists eggs, berries, soaps, oils, flavorings, cereals, teas, vinegars, syrups, fruits, and coffees, promoting low prices and premium choices for customers. The ad emphasizes general groceries and garden seeds with guaranteed northern grown varieties.

de Bedn Atte Bebeub Ciehe Japan Regia Bo New Orleans Benner Oasis Michigan California Rio Santos Sean Chek

Cholera Crisis Deepens in India As Relief Camps Fail

Report from India shows relief camps overwhelmed as cholera spreads. Hundreds flee camps while authorities scramble to contain outbreaks and provide water, sanitation, and medical aid amid growing shortages.

Famine in India: Camps Empty as Fleeing Gain Ground

London reports say famine relief camps in Bombay presidency vanish as thousands flee in terror. Cholera and high mortality drive people from Dohad where an eye witness recalls deserted streets, crying children and scenes of starvation amid dying bodies and scorched care for siblings.

London India Standard Simla Bombay Presidency Dohad

Handkerchiefs and Lace Curtains at Varied Prices

A local advert lists a full line of handkerchiefs priced from five to a value unspecified and lace curtains offered at all prices up to a stated 810. The fragment suggests a department or general store promotion with broad textile discounts.

Damask Fabrics and Parasols Feature in 26 Inch Frames

Fragmentary listing of 26 inch Gloria frame parasols and 58 inch Damask fabrics. Mentions steel red handles and fast color textiles with prices around $1.25. Text is garbled but suggests a sales blurb for parasols and fabrics with multiple fabric lengths and colors.

Gloria Frame Aly Parasols Paragon Oeovne Turkey

Boers surrenders and shifting fronts in South Africa raid fear

General Kelly-Kenny moves troops northward amid fears of a second raid. Derbysloss estimated 400 to 700 men. A Reuters report claims 1500 Boers surrendered near Ficksburg. Machadodorp named Transvaal capital. Lourenco Marques reports influx of tents city growth. British defeat at Donkerspoort alleged. Laing's Nek remains contested. Roberts reports freeing 151 officers and 3,500 ranks. Mafeking food scarce as railway nears repair.

Kelly-Kenny Reuter Maseru Donkerspoort Free State Orange River Colony Norvalspont Laing Buller Lord Roberts Cape Town Mafeking

Confused British Plans Amid Boer Forces in Free State

A London dispatch reports the Boer commandos led by Dewet and Oli vier muster about 5 000 in the Free State while six British divisions totaling around 30 000 men are hard pressed and split among railway supplied and convoys. Transport difficulties cripple the columns and there is no clear supreme command. Hay praised for aiding British prisoners at Waterval and US Consul Hay noted as key link to London. Additionally, 250 Boers surrendered to General Hunter. others in the district pledging arms surrender. Democratic state central committee sets August 22 for Wisconsin convention in Milwaukee to nominate a state ticket. Sioux City lawyer and capitalist Samuel T. Davis killed by street car. he was deaf.

New York Tribune London Free State Dewet Olivier Roberts Kroonstad

Rain in Southern India Aids Monsoon Forecast

The viceroy Lord Curzon reports a good rain in Southern India with scattered showers elsewhere and a forecast of a strong late monsoon. Despite relief efforts, hot weather and famine distress persist with about 5,892,000 people on relief. He urges contributions to avert further deaths and rebuild lives.

Convicts Mutiny at Porto Rico Penitentiary

Five hundred inmates refused breakfast and work at Juay Porto Rico's penitentiary. The leader struck the warden, guards opened fire, and three prisoners were lightly wounded by splinters. A Porto Rico regiment and jail authorities quelled the disturbance before regular troops arrived.

Porto Rico Ita

Unclear Phrase Stirs Confusion Over British Plans

Fragmentary report hints at confusion surrounding British strategic plans. The text references emerging opposition and shifting timelines, with officials weighing new options as details remain unclear.

British Repulsed At Roodeval In South Africa

London reports General Forestier-Walker says on June 7 at Roodeval the Boer attack cut Lord Roberts line of communication. Fourth battalion Derbyshire regiment suffered nearly total loss with six men remaining. Two officers and 15 men killed. 5 officers and 72 men wounded. Officers killed include Lieutenant Colonel Baird Douglas and Lieutenant Hawley. Colonel Wilkinson and Lieutenant Blanchard of the Canadian Infantry wounded. Boers returned the wounded to the British.

London Frederick Forestier-Walker South Africa Roodeval Lord Roberts Derbyshire Regiment

Requisition Sought for Extradition of Taylor

Sheriff Sutter said a requisition for the extradition of W S Taylor will be sought after a conference with Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin. He will be too busy to travel to Indianapolis for several days. Indiana Attorney General Taylor doubts Governor Mount will honor the requisition.

Frankfor T. Ky Sutter Commonwealth Franklin Taylor Indianapolis Indiana Mount

Fern Gets a Share in Prize Money After Battle of Santiago

The court of claims ruled the crew of the USS Fern is entitled to a share of the prize money from destroying Cervera's fleet. The Fern was within signalling distance and able to assist during the battle. Attorneys for Admiral Sampson argued the case.

Santiago Washington Court of Claims United States Fern Cervera Sampson

Dolliver Is Iowa's First Choice for Vice President

Iowa GOP committeeman A B Cummins declares Dolliver is Iowa's first choice for VP and no second choice will be considered. He says the Iowa delegation does not expect to need a second vice presidential option.

Cummins Drs Morris A. B. Cummins National Republican Iowa Dolliver Lowa

Otis Returns to Washington After Manila Service

Major General E S Otis arrived in Washington from Rochester New York with aides Captain Slaydon and Lieutenant Stanley. He met Adjutant General Corbin and General Schwan at the station and proceeded to the Arlington hotel. At the War Department he reported to acting Secretary Meiklejohn, then to the White House where President McKinley greeted him.

Manila Calla Washington E.S. Otis Slaydon Stanley Rochester N. Y Otis Corbin Schwan Arlington Hotel War Department Meiklejohn White House General Corbin Presidential Mr. McKinley Philippines

Russia s Pretense claims about North China edition

Freiherr Franz von Goetz, a Kiel hydraulic engineer recently based in Viladivostock, states in Chicago that Russia's talk of sending 11 000 troops to Taku is a pretense. He argues Russia aims to march 600 000 troops from Manchuria to seize Beijing and annex North China under pretended order.

Chicago Manchuria North China

Chinese Crisis In Washington Seen As Mob Outbreaks

In Washington on June 12 officials believed the Chinese crisis would remain limited to mob outbreaks and would not lead to territorial dismemberment. Foreign powers insist their aim is to restore order and protect citizens and property, with no stated ulterior motives.

Washington

Duluth Competes For Government Armor Plant Site

The Duluth region pursues placement of a national armor plate plant. Judge Morris of Duluth argues the head of the lakes is ideal due to proximity to raw materials and favorable coal and lake rates. Minnesota was a strong competitor four years ago when the project was discussed.

Hineton Judge Morris Duluth Lakes United States Minnesota

Senator Jones Denies Campaign Plank Change

Senator James K. Jones arriving in Chicago for a preliminary look at the campaign prepares to respond to a report about pressuring Mr. Bryan to drop the 16 to 1 plank. He says there is no truth in the report and no abandonment of any Chicago platform issue.

Chicago James K. Jones Democratic National Committee Jones Bryan

Platt Announces Retirement From Public Life

New York June 12 Senator Platts friend said he would run again rumor spread that he would resign before his term ends Platt told The World reporter I will serve out my term if I live but after 1903 I shall retire from public life and politics

New York Senator Platt Laws Platt Reporter of the World

Schooner Jason Parker Sinks in Dense Fog Near Manitou Island

From Manitowoc comes word that the schooner Jason Parker of Racine bound from Racine to Suttons Bay went aground in a dense fog off South Manitou Island and filling with water. The wreck was stripped of rigging later stored in a fisherman's shanty.

Milwaukee A_ Journal Manitowoc Wis Jason Parker Racine Suttons Bay Light Manitou Island

Admiral Dewey and party reach Grand Rapids for reception

Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey arrived by special train at 1 30 p m. They were escorted to a hotel to rest before attending the public reception at the city hall in the evening.

Deweys Grand Rapids Mich Admiral Dewey

May exports rise to 57 million under U S statistics

The May exports total 57 954 520 dollars per the Bureau of Statistics, an increase of 7 500 000 from May 1899.

Washington United States Bureau of Statistics

Dowager Empress Flees to Russian Legation

Dispatch from Tianjin reports the Dowager Empress has fled to the Russian legation in Pekin. The London telegraph notes the claim as a diplomatic development in the Sino imperial crisis.

London Tien Tsin Pekin

WANTS MORE MEN Admiral Kempff Cables for Marines

Admiral Kempff cables the Navy Department requesting reinforcements and a battalion of marines. Secretary Long orders a company to proceed, signaling urgent naval support.

Admiral Kempff Navy Department

Deposed Chinese Emperor Seeks Aid to Regain Kingdom

Washington reports a cable from Admiral Kempff at Tong Kin describing a serious situation. The request cites possible joint action with other nations to relieve Americans and an urgent need for marine reinforcement from Manila. Secretary Long orders one company of marines aboard Solace to Manila and homeward afterward.

Washington Navy Department Admisaal Kempff Tong Kin Manila Long

Emperor Kwong Hsu seeks western aid to regain throne

Shanghai dispatch reports Weng Tung Ho with imperial sanction urging Western powers to depose Empress Hsi Tsi and install Emperor Kwong Hsu at a new capital under a joint protectorate. The plan would have foreign troops rule and relocate the emperor to Nankin Shanghai or New Chwang.

Emperor Kwong Hsu West London Shanghai Daily Express Weng Tung Ho Hsi Tsi China Kwang Hsu Nankin New Chwang

Missionaries in Pekin Face Great Peril

A Pekin cable reports massacre of native Christians and critical foreigner safety. Messrs. Davis and Gamewell forwarded the message to President McKinley, with Rev. A B Leonard noting the danger and urging government protection.

New York Pekin Methodist Episcopal Board Messrs Davis Gamewell Missionary Society Washington McKinley A. B. Leonard

Ominous Hostilities Rise in North China Against Foreigners

A Shanghai dispatch reports naval forces under a British admiral except Russians. A foreign head is seen on a pole near Tien Tsin. Chinese flee from Pekin and Tien Tsin to Shanghai. Signs point to outbreaks in Yang Tse district as natives in the north grow hostile to foreigners.

North China London Shanghai Tien Tsin Pekin Yang Tse

Street fighting in Pekin signals rising hostilities

Shanghai reports street fighting in Pekin on Sunday evening. Russians are buying large amounts of canned provisions at Shanghai, suggesting looming hostilities. All British missionaries may be ordered to return quickly to treaty ports.

Pekin London Shanghai

British forces Move Russian and French Marines by Special Trains

The captain commanding the British defenses orders two special trains to transport 213 Russians and two guns and 69 French marines with stores and one gun for the British. International forces are near Lang Fong about 40 miles from Pekin.

Tien Tsin Lang Fong Pekin

Judge expands restraining order on health board

In San Francisco on June 12 Judge Morrow enlarged a restraining order against the city board of health. The new prohibition bars Chinese physicians employed by families from attending autopsies after a death on the bodies of their patients.

San Francisco Morrow United States Circuit Court The Board of Health

Outrage Claimed in Sun day Streetcar Shooting

President Ma hon of the Amalgamated Association denounces the Sunday shooting as an unprecedented labor outrage. He notes no railway workers fired shots and calls for organized labor to resent the act nationwide. A police proclamation warns against disorder, and minors are barred on streets after dark.

St. Louis Mahon Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes Hazleton Idaho America Campbell Zeigenhein

Havana Men Fear Independence Brings Trouble

Havana reports say Governor General Wood faces protests from lawyers bankers and ex cabinet members who argue U S moves toward Cuban independence are premature. They warn a constitutional convention in September could yield a government of professional politicians and fear Cuba’s ruin if handed to them. Business circles show alarm yet many citizens favor the plan.

Havana Cuba Wood United States General Wood

Northwestern Collision Near Des Moines Kills Engineer

A Chicago and Northwestern regular passenger train collided with a special train near Des Moines at 9 pm. Engineer Thomas Smith was killed. Governor Shaw suffered minor injuries but resumed travel. Mrs. B. F. Jones of Ames was slightly hurt. No other passengers seriously hurt. Both engines destroyed yet other cars remained on track.

Des Moines Chicago and Northwestern Ames Thomas Smith Governor Shaw Chicago Philadelphia B. F. Jones

Demand for Immediate Audience in Yokohama Talks

The Korean government petitions for an audience with the Japanese minister of the emperor to press for settlement of torture and execution of political refugees. Japan reportedly demands an immediate audience in response.

Yokohama

Kentucky Ready for Two Day Sea Trial

Washington June 12 The naval inspection board has been notified that the battleshipKentucky will be ready for its official two days sea trial on the 25th inst The trial will start from Newport R I where the board will join the ship.

Kentucky Washington Naval Inspection Board Newport R. 1

Manila announces extension of transport Westminster

Wasminton dispatches a press note dated June 12 stating General MacArthur signals an extension in the transport Westminster. The notice confirms continued movement of troops and supplies through Manila facilities.

Wasminton MacAntoer Manila Westminster

Belle Boyd Confederate Spy Dies in Kilbourn

Milwaukee dispatch reports Belle Boyd, renowned Confederate spy, died suddenly of heart disease in Kilbourn Wisconsin at age 67 while there to lecture. Her notoriety spanned the nation as a famed wartime figure.

Milwaukee The Sentinel

Mrs Gladstone Rallied Hopeful On June 11

London reports Mrs Gladstone shows signs of rallying after a Saturday decline and doctors say she may live several days despite the eronds setback.

Mrs. Gladstene London

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