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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
1
A bustling sale offers five fine pattern hats up to 5.00 each and other wares including trimmed hats at a record low price around 1.89. The event features fabrics from Scotch lawns to dimities at roughly half regular price, plus parasols, corsets, and groceries like ground spices and coffee, with several items noted for substantial discounts. Lord Roberts updates and General Buller messages close the column with military progress.
The report cites British gains as Lord Roberts repairs communications and Buller secures Laings Nek while Boers offer Botha and Delarey £10000 yearly to quit. Kruger notes widespread casualties totaling 23,664 with 782 officers and 12,855 men sent home as invalids through June 9.
Sixteen British marines led by Major Johnson clash with two thousand Boxers eight miles beyond Lofa during a repair of the rail line for the international column to Pekin. The fight lasts over a mile with 20 to 80 Boxers killed. the British suffer no losses as bluejackets reinforce and suppress the attackers. The expedition totals 2,044 personnel from Britain Germany Russia France the United States Japan Italy and Austria.
One hundred and sixty-three more British troops have landed at Tien Tain and Tien Tsty on June 18, with an additional 290 British troops reported...
The report notes Russian ships Petropavlovski and Komiloff at Takubar with torpedo boats 103 and 107 in the Taku River. Assaults reach Pao Tung Fu with 6,000 Boxers attacking a Catholic convent. General Fang Foh Siang rumored with thousands near Feng Tai. US ships Nashville and Manacsy seen at Taku. Telegraphed links to Pekin remain cut.
The Times reports in Pekin that Sugiyama Akira the Japanese chancellor was murdered at Maingate railroad station by Tung Fuh Siang’s guards while he proceeded alone and unprotected on official business.
W T Power, prominent in Kansas City business and social circles, was killed June 5 at Lindley in the Orange Free State. He left Kansas City about November last to enlist in the British army and was about 30 years old.
Democrats who split from the Silver Bow county convention formed a rival convention and chose a full delegation to the state convention. Senator William A. Clark leads the delegation.
Whites in Walker Minnesota grow cautious as Leech Lake Indians retain their war rifles after last fall's trouble. With troop withdrawal on May 27 residents fear renewed hostilities and call for a strong military show to deter any uprising.
The commissioner of Indian affairs says he places no reliance on reports that Leech Lake Indians were affected by the Messiah craze. He notes Captain Mercer, the agent there, would have reported such facts to Washington immediately if true, and nothing has been received.
Reports from Accra describe a serious reverse to the relief column a day north of the Prah with heavy casualties. Detachments along the flooded north bank of the Prah face Ashanti entrenchment while Colonel Willcox’s advance is stalled by rains and bridge destruction.
The Maggie, the British gunboat stationed at Accra, remains the only protection for the coast. Public opinion holds the current force inadequate to meet the threat, and local government appears to underestimate the gravity of the situation.
Terry McGovern knocked out Tommy White in three rounds at Seaside Athletic Club to defend his featherweight crown. White, a clever Chicago challenger, was repeatedly knocked down in the third round and could not rise after the seventh knockdown, despite effort.
General Grant led reinforcements with artillery to the mountains east of Sammigutt and after four hours of fighting the rebels' stronghold fell. The insurgents were scattered and pursued by the American forces. Grant reports no casualties in his column.
London June 13 The secretary for Sir Thomas Lipton denied Watson was commissioned to design a America's Cup challenger. He said the status remains as AP dispatch May 2 that Shamrock owner will not announce a date until August.
Hawaii's three Republican national convention delegates OC B Wilson Samuel H Parker and W Keppy Kay reached San Francisco aboard the steamer China The Hawaii native and renowned Honolulu lawyer W Keppy Kay heads the group with the others following his lead in Philadelphia delegation duties.
The Examiner reports that among 382 Japanese immigrants deported on the Thyra, at least four and possibly twenty have already returned to California. One individual has been identified and is in custody.
The Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron company established a general agency at Leipsic to supply Europe with 100000 tons of bituminous coal at a price enabling importation.
Don Juan Cuesas arrives to serve as Uruguay's minister to the United States, traveling with Thomas Howard, secretary of legation. He comes as the Uruguay government’s representative to host nation.
Mrs W Taylor widow of a late Republican claimant for Kentucky governor will reside in Louisville. She has secured a house on Third street and will make Louisville her residence.
A Williamsburg Brooklyn fire at Paul Wiedmann's cooperage destroyed the business. Two men died and five were injured as the blaze caused about 250000 dollars in losses.
Premier Schreiner reforms his cabinet after resignations of Merriman Sauer and Dr. Walter as Afrikanderbond opposes his rebel policy. Bond leaders Hoffmeyer and Walter push for general amnesty while Schreiner backs a imperial plan with a special tribunal and disfranchisement for leaders and followers.
Lonpos June 13. The government has decided on a plan for settlement of South Africa making the Orange River Colony and the Transvaal crown colonies with Transvaal possibly renamed the Transvaal Colony. Sir Alfred Milner to be high commissioner, details kept secret and implementation expected to take months.
The colonial office received a telegram from Sir Alfred Milner on June 8 stating the Cape Town chamber of mines has chosen 580 representatives from 151 leading mining and other companies to travel to Johannesburg once Lord Roberts deems it feasible. Milner says efforts to reopen business continue but Uitlanders will be discouraged from returning until transport and food supply issues stabilize.
General Otis at the war department in a Philippines briefing told friends that Filipinos are the best among Asiatic races he has fought. He praised their willingness to learn from Americans and seek education on the American plan, noting a shortage of Spanish American textbooks.
General Buller called in from Jouberts Farm on June 12 stating encampment four miles north of Volksrust. He noted Laings Nek and Majuba evacuated by Boers last night and that General Clery from Ingogo is crossing the Nek after water shortages forced arrival.
Great Northern eastbound passenger train derailed at Summit Montana after a broken rail. Two engines and four coaches went into the ditch. A score or more passengers injured though no fatalities reported. Names of severely injured include J Leland West Superior Frank R Gantor Winnipeg William Morgan St Paul L G Martinson White Hill Mich M Ogard Edna Minn Martin McCulley Butte Emil Borgan Fergus Falls.
Manila June 13 Another Filipino general named Hizon has been captured by Lieutenant Johnson of the Forty first Infantry. Hizon led about 1000 troops operating north of Manila and had previously clashed with American forces near the railroad north of the city.
The U.S. State Department received a dispatch from Minister Wilson in Santiago reporting President Errazuriz of Chile has suffered a third dangerous paralysis attack. Death is imminent and executive powers have moved to Prime Minister Albano per the constitution.
A Washington dispatch reports Representative Marion Devries of California appointed to fill the New York board of general appraisers vacancy after the Senate failed to confirm former Representative W D Bynum of Indiana.
Henry Frederick, 52, of 350 Twelfth Place Chicago was arrested in New York on a telegraphic request from Chicago police. He is accused of setting fire to Hotel Helen on May 16, in which three people died. Frederick served as the hotel’s night porter.
HonouLou June 13. A special session of the Hawaii territorial legislature appears likely once the government is installed. If 30 days' notice starts June 14, election day is July 14 and legislators could assemble July 30, with the session concluding around late September.
Fourteen carloads of tissue paper making machinery shipped from Beloit to Shanghai China mark the first American shipment and possibly the only paper making equipment sent to the Celestial Empire. Earlier shipments from Beloit went to Japan.
A funnel shaped tornado struck farming country west of Elk Creek on June 13 causing extensive damage to houses barns and fruit orchards. The village was narrowly missed by 89 rods and there were no fatalities.
Calumet Michigan June 13 The Calumet and Hecla mine is back in order shafts uncovered fire out and little gas remains Thousands of men are at work again restoring operations
TheNebraska eulogized and the Republican Party denounced amid a Wisconsin democracy assembly held in Milwaukee. Party leaders and attendees debated policy and criticized opposing factions as the convention unfolded.
The Wisconsin Democratic convention chose four delegates at large and twenty district delegates to the Kansas City national convention. The platform endorsed the Chicago platform, praised William J Bryan, denounced Republicans, and called for cutting internal revenue taxes and opposing trusts. Edward Wall was favored for re election to the national committee man.
Philadelphia June 13 The name of Rear Admiral Schley is repeatedly listed as a potential Democratic candidate but friends and insiders say he opposed any presidential bid and would not consent to run, even before commanding the South Atlantic squadron.
Sioux City Iowa June 13 Privates Cole and Ripley two desertion prisoners escaped Fort Meade guardhouse. An hour later Private Jack O'Donnell of Troop I approached after being ordered to halt and was shot dead by the sentry. O'Donnell an old Eighth Cavalryman had just returned from Cuba.
Albany June 13 Governor Roosevelt reiterates his earlier statement declining the national ticket nomination. He remains firm and says his decision is irrevocable and there is nothing further to add.
President Henry Wade Rogers of Northwestern University resigns effective July 15 due to lack of personal harmony with other members of the institution. The notice appears in CubcaGco dated June 13.
Mrs Albert J Beveridge wife of the Indiana senator has grown worse at a Dansville sanitarium and is in a critical condition with little hope of recovery. The senator was telegraphed for and is at her bedside.
St Louis Transit Company resumes all divisions though only some cars run. Mayor’s injunction against explosives works with crowd calm. Coroner’s inquest set to determine responsibility for Sunday death as sheriff’s posse expands with new volunteers including Twenty third company and Ransom Post G A R preparing sworn witness lists.
In Cutcaaco on June 18 a stoppage of public improvements occurred as over 800 brick layers employed by the city were called out by their union. Streets remain torn up with sewer and conduit projects in an almost impassable state due to the strike over a minor contract awarded to a contractor the union opposes.
June 18 report from Dvutoutnu says efforts to persuade lumber shovers to accept 56 cents an hour for piling boards failed. As a result shipments fall and fewer than half the shovers are employed. Workers now demand 60 cents an hour and many lumber ships switch to ore trades, reducing lumber shipments.
American League results include Cleveland 9 at Kansas City 6 and Chicago 6 over Detroit 5. Milwaukee 6 beat Indianapolis 3 and Minneapolis 0 over Buffalo 4. National League scores show Brooklyn 5 over Cincinnati 4, Boston 3 over Pittsburg 1, Philadelphia 6 over St. Louis 5, and New York 4 over Chicago 0.
Wheat cash prices range No 1 hard 75c No 1 Northern 73 and No 2 Northern 71 No 8 68c. Upon arrival No 1 hard 75c No 1 Northern 78 40 July 78 60 September 74c. Flax cash 1.80 June 1.80 September 1.334 October 1.294.
In Minneapolis on June 13 the wheat market shows prices for July 71 percent sc, September 72 percent sc, with in store and on track listings for No. 1 Northern and No. 2 Northern bids. Names of specific contracts include Track No. 1 hard and No. 1 Northern Tle reflect commodity listings.
Sioux City market notes show fat cattle and stockers steady to 10c lower with cattle sales from 4.75 to 5.15 for beef, 2.50 to 3.99 for cows bulls and mixed, 3.75 to 4.60 for stockers and feeders, and 3.75 to 4.75 for yearlings and calves. Hogs traded 5 to 10c lower, with prices from 4.95 to 5.00.
Market opened six to ten cents lower and closed steady amid cattle trade across all grades. Cattle sales ranged 3.60 to 4.15 for choice cows and heifers, 4.50 to 5.00 for steers, 3.00 to 4.00 for bulls, 2.00 to 3.00 for calves, 4.00 to 4.25 for stockers and feeders. Sheep market steady with good fat lamb prices from 4.60 to 5.00.
June 12 notes show Wheat June 72c July 7840 August 74340. Corn June 88e July 88% August 89e. Oats June 21460 July 29340 August 21c. Pork June $11,474 July $11,5734 September. Flax crash with Northwestern Southwestern $130 Sep October $1.29. Poultry dressed chickens 88c spring chick 180 ducks 68c. Cranmerion & Tas 7s 7s eggs resale 1030.
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