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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
1
A chaotic ad listing hats up to 5 dollars and fabrics at half price plus grocery goods like spices coffee and soap. It promotes low sale prices on parasols corsets dresses and sundries with scattered brand names and generic items. The text also covers a separate World News brief about reforms in China with international troops and a Boxer engagement near Beijing.
Lord Roberts dispatch clears up Pretoria situation along communications. Buller enters Volksrust and advances toward Laings Nek. Tunnel damage minimal. engineers expect repairs in four days. About 4,000 Boers withdrawing. 15 guns counted at Ermelo. Free Staters join Steyn's command east of the Orange River Colony. Rundle warns Free Staters of confiscation if they do not surrender by June 15. Transvaal capital planned at Nel Spruit. presses operate at Machado. Schreiner and Milner resign. London papers praise Schreiner’s war stance shift.
London reports June 13 that Lord Roberts, under heavy pressure, has restored his line of communications following a decisive engagement on June 12 at the Rhenoster river. General Methuen and General Kitchener defeated General De Wet, capturing the Boer command and gaining a crucial victory.
Lord Roberts, warned of a cut in communications, dispatches Kitchener to join Methuen. On June 11 Roberts attacked Botha 15 miles southeast of Pretoria. The British gained ground but Botha remained undefeated as Roberts withdrew. Quiet restores in Pretoria and Johannesburg, with assurances the army’s security will be restored and railways repaired promptly.
Cape Town June 14 Sir Alfred Milner governor of the Cape Colony is strongly averse to Schreiner resigning and favors a coalition ministry to push the planned imperial measure through.
William Kerr, president of Adams County Bank in Hastings, received notice from the Denver mint that a so called gold brick bought for 13000 from a stranger in Lawrence Kansas is copper. The seller claimed to be an old California mining partner of Albert Kerr, a cousin of the bank president.
Topeka Kansas June 14 the large coal strike in the Southwest is nearly finished with three of the Big Four companies signing agreements satisfactory to the miners. The Boater Western Coal and Iron company is expected to sign within days. The strike against these four companies began over a year ago.
Washington June 14 Neely's peculations of Cuban postal funds will aggregate at least 75000 dollars. The final amount missing from destroyed stamps remains unknown. some stamps were sold to collectors and others were reissued after destruction orders.
Report says Senator Blackburn will propose a resolution in the Democratic convention urging Governor Beckham to call an extraordinary legislative session to repeal the Goebel election law. The claim comes from close associates of the senator with no formal comment from Blackburn.
New York June 14 The board of classification of the United States general appraisers holds hospitals are not entitled to import surgical instruments duty free Paragraph 368 of the current tariff act allows free entry only for items imported by institutions established solely for religious philosophical educational scientific or literary purposes The decision restricts duty exemptions for hospitals and similar institutions demanding payment of duties on surgical instruments.
Edwin G. Cooley has been elected to succeed Andrews as superintendent of Chicago's public school system. The trustees appoint Dr. E. Mr. Tooley current superintendent of the Chicago normal school.
In a June 14 commencement address at Crampaton Oils the New York Controller Bird S Coler charged that corruption in state and municipal government has been treated as normal and that good citizens avoid public duty, allowing unfit men to occupy office and urging a fight for honesty in cities.
Jacob W. Mack of New York charges Controller Bird S. Coler with malfeasance in office for awarding bids totaling 12 685 902 advertised July 29 1898 to a favored syndicate. Mack seeks Coler's removal while Coler says attacks are politically motivated and that the bid award followed a court decision. Coler requests an immediate hearing from Governor Roosevelt.
In St Louis Sheriff Pohl and Police Chief Campbell say the reign of terror tied to the street railway strike is over. They expect to curb lawlessness without state militia and note Sunday’s shootings have warned rioters. Streetcar service is improving and several lines run at night.
A logging road train on a Cammal incline derailed plunging 300 feet. Engineer McGilvary and Fireman English died instantly along with Justice of the Peace T F Schuyler and Italian laborers Frank Carson Jello Dem James Ree and Memon. The wreckage was burned to kindling with cars and engine destroyed.
Chinese forces entrench to oppose an international column advancing on their position. Reports say guns are trained on the American Mission and the British Legation as tensions rise in the area.
A London dispatch reports the empress dowager backing the Boxers prompts European powers to cooperate in restoring order in Pekin. Dismissal of Prince Ching and purging moderate officials unite Talleyrand’s good Europeans. 2,000 marines may be insufficient if the uprising spreads and Russians may join under a European mandate.
A cablegram from Minister Conger in Pekin says Tuan father of the heir apparent has been named president of the tsung li yamen with three other new ministers, all aligned with the anti foreign party. Conger notes no material improvement and expects railway guards to arrive to safeguard foreigners in Pekin.
News reaches New York from Tsung Hua China that Dr Edna G Terry head of the Methodist Episcopal Women's Foreign Missionary station was murdered. The note to her brother in law says Dr Terry murdered. Break news gently. This marks the first hint of trouble at Tsung Hua.
Hona Kona June 14 reports the steamer Nation chartered to transport 800 British troops to Tien Tsin. The vessel is being fitted by the artificers of the Terrible. Departure date not yet announced.
June 14 dispatches announce orders for the British troops gathered at Hona Kona to depart for service in the north, with Major E. Morris of the artillery to be in command for Bynum, Washington. The president names ex Representative W. D. Bynum of Indiana to join the commission codifying the U S criminal laws, replacing the late D. B. Culberson.
Syracuse New York June 14 Syracuse university conferred the honorary degree of doctor of laws upon Rev. Dr. George H. Bridgman of Hamline university St Paul in recognition of his contributions to education and religious life.
Sherman Patterson, president of the St Louis street railwaymen's union, was stabbed in the neck during a heated strike argument. Edward Canty of East St Louis joined, Canty drew a knife and stabbed Patterson, perforating the jugular. Patterson died at the city hospital. Canty was arrested.
Washington officials announce salary increases for about 5000 clerks averaging $100 more per year and guarantee none of the old clerks in first class offices will earn less than $600 annually. Several new hires start at $500, and more offices will be raised in rank than ever before with smaller relegations.
Mr Bryan declares he has not been approached by anyone to concede the 16tol matter. He signals the Democratic platform will attack money imperialism and the trusts as key issues.
The Tribune publishes statements from William J. Bryan and Democratic national committee chair Jones. They say money imperialism and trusts will shape the platform, reaffirm the Chicago principles, and that Bryan will carry states he won in 1896 plus Indiana Ohio New York Kentucky Maryland Kansas Colorado and the Dakotas with strong Pacific coast support.
Anoka Minnesota June 14 sheriff Merrill is closing in on at least two suspects in the Wise murder case who are between St. Cloud and Brainerd and cannot escape. A fourth suspect, a resident of Anoka, is also under suspicion. A overheard remark about "a-Swede" on a train prompted the alert.
The Navy Department will issue a circular inviting bids for supplying armor plate. It will classify armor by grade to reflect higher prices and potential savings under the new policy. The ad seeks typographical edits before release.
The Democratic state convention nominates delegates at large James Kilbourne Abraham A Patrick W S Thomas and Horace L Chapman alternates M Burns John Mc Sweeney C L Brumbach and M B Clyburn electors at large General Isaac R Sherwood and General A J Warner secretary of state H H McFadden judge of the supreme court Allen W Smalley dairy and food commissioner Ballard B Yates school commissioner J D Simpkins member board of public works Peter Y Brown after a long session the event is described as slate mashing and record breaking and ends with a platform endorsing the Chicago platform and urging support for William J Bryan in Kansas City.
A shipment of gold, silver, and minor coin totaling 1,000,000 was sent from the New York sub-treasury aboard the Burnside to Porto Rico. The transfer follows a prior 1,000,000 shipment and aims to replace the Spanish coin as Puerto Rico’s monetary system undergoes readjustment under Washington supervision.
Philadelphia June 14 Senator Cushman K Davis of Minnesota with close ties to President McKinley says he favors ex secretary of the interior Bliss as a candidate for the vice presidency.
Rev John Morley former Minnesota Congregational missions superintendent was formally inaugurated president of Fargo College in Fargo North Dakota. Rev S G Smith of the People's church St Paul gave the commencement address as Morley plans to depart for the East soon to promote college interests.
Eighteen dealers and manufacturers of agricultural implements met during the national credit men convention to discuss a gentleman's agreement. The plan aims to grant smaller discounts to smaller concerns and shorten collection times.
Minneapolis June 14 delegates attend the ninth annual session of the Interstate Sheriffs association. President McPherson of Marshalltown Iowa is detained unexpectedly. Vice President Seavey of Denver presides.
Mrs. Gardingo, elder of the Mission Indians, died in San Diego at age 110. An early Catholic convert, she remained a loyal church member of the Methodist Church, with age verified by church records.
Indianapolis June 14 Governor Mount declines extradition asserting Kentucky public sentiment would prevent a fair trial for ex Governor Taylor. Also from London June 14 The Derry Day notes Sir William Vernon Harcourt will not seek re election to the house of commons due to age and health.
Governor Shaw of Iowa issues a formal statement denying a Cedar Rapids interview saying he would accept the nomination. The Des Moines Register has praised Dolliver, and Shaw is removed from consideration as a prospective candidate for vice president.
The Court of Claims, in its finding, declares Rear Admiral Sampson commanded US naval forces and Commodore Schley led a division. It awards a bounty of $100 for each officer and man under Cervera, totaling $166,700 with Sampson to receive $8,886.
John E Bal livan, alleged embezzler of about 80000 dollars, fled Marion county in 1898 and returned to Indianapolis after eleven years wandering. He came from Greencastle and says he wishes to face his accusers after years in Canada.
A June 14 report from Cuicano notes a conference between building contractors and employees. Officials predict work will resume in the building trade within ten days, but nothing definite has been accomplished yet.
Louisvill e June 14. John Thomas Taylor 71 one of the oldest river pilots in the country is dead. During the war Taylor was at the wheel of the gunboat Henry Clay which took part in the siege of Vicksburg.
Joliet Illinois June 14 Superintendent Thorpe of the Illinois Steel company announced the rod mills would resume operations next Monday employing between 3800 and 4000 workers. The mills had been closed for weeks amid the flurry in American steel and wire stocks and the shutdown of 12 plants.
In Brooklyn Cincinnati lost 11 to 1, in Boston Pittsburg won 1 to 0, in Philadelphia Philadelphia defeated St Louis 11 to 7, and in New York Chicago fell 5 to 0.
WHEAT cash prices show No 1 hard 7490 No 1 Northern 724%C No 2 Northern Tilo No 3 68%c. Arrive futures No 1 hard 72%c No 1 Northern 78c July 73340 September 746c. FLAX cash $1.80 June September $1.34 October $1.29% for September.
In Minneapolis on June 12 the In Store No. 1 Northern and No. 2 Northern wheat prices are listed with July and September contract figures. The report shows bids around 71 percent for July and 72 percent for September, with other contract notes and track prices.
CATTLE market strong for fat cattle while stockers dull. Beeves bring 4.75 to 5.15, cows bulls and mixed 2.25 to 4.30, stockers feeders 3.75 to 4.40, yearlings and calves 4.76 to 4.75. HOGS market 5 cents lower. Price range 4.87 to 4.90.
HOGS market opened 66 lower and closed steady during the day range 4.00 to 4.92. CATTLE active across grades with choice butcher cows and heifers 3.60 to 4.16 and choice butcher steers 4.60 to 5.00, calves 3.00 to 4.00, stockers and feeders 4.00 to 4.95. SHEEP and LAMBS market steady with fat sheep 4.00 to 4.90 and lambs 5.40 to 5.90.
June 13 market notes show WHEAT June 230 and July 24 735 c, CORN June August 3054 38Ordd, OATS June 2c July 2230 August Qe, PORK June 11.25 July 621.25 September 11.3, FLAX cash Northwestern 81.80 Southwestern 180 September 1.88 October 1.28, POULTRY dressed assorted prices, BUTTER Creameries 14 174 dairy 1 lAlLa July 38%c, EGGS Fresh 1WOK lle.
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