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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
1
Odd Sale Ad and War News From June Dispatch
A garbled sale notice lists prices for hats, parasols, corsets, soaps, groceries, and spices with scattered values. The second part reports Botha's retreat, Buller delays, Rundle skirmish near Ficksburg, and Steyn seen at Uitkop, indicating British supply concerns and Boer resistance.
Local Fabric Sale Highlights Regular and Half-Price Goods
Advertises standard verre fabrics by the yard and notes Scotch Lawns and Challies priced per yard. Indicates seasonal fabrics like lawns dimities and summer wash textiles at about half their regular price. Mentions percent and price references to guide buyers.
International column clashes with Mohammedan troops near Pekin
The Times reports a serious engagement near Pekin between the international column and General Tung Fuh Siang's Mohammedan forces armed with machine guns and repeating rifles. Russians land four centimetre guns and 1,700 men move toward Pekin. imperial troops may attack the international column at Chang-Tai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Tung Fuh Siang
Pekin
Maseh
Taku
Chang-Tai
Beida Legation Fire Rumored. Minister Killed in Shanghai
A Shanghai dispatch claims an unconfirmed report that a foreign legation was burned and a minister killed. Withheld names await confirmation. Rumors speak of relief delays over provisions and water, fear of massacre, and Japan sending two cruisers plus 300 troops. English and French missions in Yunnan Fu reportedly burned with residents seeking refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Tien Tain
International
Cap
Japan
Yunnan
Riot at Yun Na Fu destroys mission buildings
A June dispatch from Chung King reports rioting at Yun Na Fu. China Inland Mission buildings were partially destroyed while Roman Catholic and Bible Christian missions were utterly demolished. Missionaries are safe. A Russian troopship carrying troops on time expired to go home was seen on the Yangtse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suanonal
Chung King
Yun Na Fu
China Inland Mission
Yangtse
Hankow
Shanghai
Oiessa
Forces surrounding Pekin threaten legations in Shanghai dispatch
A Shanghai special reports Pekin defenses stiffening as 40,000 Chinese troops mass outside the city gates to block a relief force. Guns target American British and Japanese legations while ambassadors seek 2,000 troops from each nation. US gunboats Yorktown and Castine depart for Tong Ku. no foreign warships remain on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Pekin
Tien Tsin
United States
Yorktown
Castine
Tong Ku
Urgent Gunboat Protection Urged for Yangtse Valley
John Foord secretary of the American Asiatic Association reports a Shanghai cablegram warning grave danger to Americans in the Yangtse valley and urging immediate gunboat protection. The message comes from the association's Shanghai branch dated June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Foord
American Asiatic Association
Shanghai
Association
Yangtse Valley
International Troops Delayed Reaching Pekin
Owing to extensive railroad damage it is feared international troops cannot reach Pekin before Sunday. The Japanese cruiser Sumah has arrived at Taku.
Railroad Communication Cut Near Yangtsun
Rail link between Tien Tsin and Admiral Seymour's force broken three miles beyond Yangtsun. Two bridges destroyed. Rumor says Boxers plan to burn Tien Tsin station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Tsin
St Louis Police Reassign Strike Duty Amid Car Line Turmoil
Chief Campbell orders 800 emergency officers back to regular beats as 2,500 posse deputies guard powerhouses and cars. City reports increased holdups and poor protection since the strike began. Samuel Gompers arrives to push for an equitable settlement of the street car dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Wives of Regular and Volunteer Officers Allowed to Go to Philippines
Washington June 15 The secretary of war allows wives of regular officers and volunteer staff officers in the Philippines to travel on government transports if space is available with permission from the quartermaster general. Wives of volunteers will not be permitted to go as their officers are soon returning home at term end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinaton
Philippines
Secretary of War
Army
Vermont Democrats Nominate Full Ticket at State Convention
The Vermont Democratic state convention in Montpelier nominated a full state ticket by acclamation. It endorsed Bryan for president, reaffirmed the Chicago platform and opposed the imperial policy of the administration and Republicans. Nominations include Governor John H. Senter, Lieutenant Governor E. S. Harris, Secretary of State H. O. Cummings, State Treasurer Elisha May, and Auditor O. A. Fitzpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Bryan
Chicago
John H. Senter
E. 8. Harris
Bennington
H. O. Cummings
Richmond
Elisha May
St. Johnsbury
O. A. Fitzpatrick
White River Junction
Troops Move Toward Pekin to Relieve Legations
Cablegram from Admiral Kempff reports 2500 troops en route to Pekin for relief of the legations on June 13. Among them are 100 Americans, English, and Russians, with representation from all nations. Viceroy of Tien Tsin allows advance as the railroad is repaired. Russians also sending troops from Port Arthur with artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Kempff
Tong Ku
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Port Arthur
Ex-Banker Charles Packer Arrested Near Minneapolis
Charles P. Packer, former banker and prominent club and church figure, was arrested at Lake Minnetonka near Minneapolis on warrants from Chicago alleging obtaining money by false pretenses. Packer once led the defunct Park Street Bank on Twenty second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Charles P. Packer
Lake Minnetonka
Minneapolis
Packer
Chicago
Park Street Bank
Twenty-second Street
Bryan Advises Repeal of Goebel Law
In a late extra The Evening Post reports William J. Bryan has written to Senator J. C. S. Blackburn urging repeal of the Goebel election law. Blackburn says he has received several letters from Bryan but no specific plan of action is outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
The
Evening Post
W. J. Bryan
J. C.S. Blackburn
Blackburn
Bryan
Navy board estimates repairs for Alliance at 30000 dollars
A board of survey reported to the navy department that necessary repairs to the Alliance will cost about $30,000. It is doubtful whether these can be ordered as the figure named is probably above the 10 per cent limit allowed by law for repairs on wooden ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A_ board of survey
Navy Department
Alliance
Berlin police seek German-American shoe dealer missing owner
Bern June 15 The Berlin police advertise for the whereabouts of R. E. Haskell a German American shoe dealer who opened stores here a year ago and then disappeared leaving the business bankrupt and liabilities totaling 80 000 marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Berlin
R. E. Haskell
Peace talks rumoured as Boer agents consider opening negotiations
London June 15 The Lourenco Marques Times correspondent reports Boer agents in Lorenzo Marques talk of opening negotiations for peace. M Wolmarans, kin to a Transvaal committee member, says he will take no further part in fighting. British prisoners at Nooitgedacht suffer cold with scant rations, shelter being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Marques
London
Lourenzo Marques
The
Times
M. Wolmarans
Transvaal Committee of the
Game Name
Nooitgedacht
Wakkerstroom Submits as Boers Evacuate District
General Buller reports that on June 10 General Lyttleton received the formal submission of the town and district of Wakkerstroom, with the enemy believed to have completely evacuated the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jere
Buller
D.c
Lyttleton
Wakkerstroom
Sprigg Seeks Premier Role in Cape Cabinet Effort
Cape Town reports Sir Alfred Milner has summoned Sir John Gordon Sprigg as he works to form a new cabinet. Sprigg efforts follow Milner’s call and involve assembling ministers in the Cape Colony government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Colony
Oape Town
Alfred Milner
John Gordon Sprigg
Missouri Democrats pick at large delegates to Kansas City
Jefferson City June 15. The state convention chose ex Governor William J. Stone William H. Phelps Governor Lon V. Stephens and David H Ball as delegates at large to Kansas City. The delegates were instructed for Bryen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Jefferson City
William J. Stone
William H. Phelps
Lon V. Stephens
David H. Ball
Kansas City
Bryen
Hepburn Renominated by Acclamation in Iowa Convention
Creston Iowa June 15 Congressman W P Hepburn was renominated by acclamation in the Eighth district Republican convention. He secured broad support from delegates and is expected to campaign across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepburn
Creston
W. P. Hepburn
Croker Coming to America
Richard Croker, leader of Tammany Hall, will sail from England for New York on the steamer Lucania, heading to the United States.
Damage at Laings Nek tunnel end reported
Lonon June 15 The War Office released General Buller dispatch noting about 150 yards at each end of Laings Nek tunnel blown in with debris blocking the line. otherwise the line is uninjured and repair will take several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laings Nek
Lonon
War Office
Buller
Costa Rica Decree Lets US and Foreign Gold Circulate
News from Costa Rica reports President Iglesias has sent a decree to congress permitting the circulation of United States money and the gold coins of England France and Germany within the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Rica
New Orleans
Iglesias
Congress
United States
England
France
Germany
The Indian Famine Relief Reaches Over Six Million
The June 15 report from Sima notes over 6,000,000 people are now receiving relief. Bombay saw a 200,000 rise last week as destitute workers returned after the cholera scare. Monsoon prospects are somewhat improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sima
Bombay
Roberts and Botha cease engagement as Natal forces join
London reports Lord Roberts ends engagement with General Botha as Boer commander withdraws. No large captures noted, but Natal army now in touch with Roberts, promising faster Transvaal pacification. Wakkerstroom submits to General Lyttleton. Buller dispatch notes Clery’s march from Ingogo to Laings Nek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Botha
Natal
Transvaal
Wakkerstroom
Lyttleton
Buller
Clery
Ingogo
Laings Nok
Orange River Colony
Porto Rico Status Delineated by U S Judge
Judge William K Townsend of the Southern District of New York holds Porto Rico treated as foreign for US constitutional purposes while remaining part of the United States for tariff relations. The ruling supports a tariff duty of 85 cents per pound on 100 bales of leaf tobacco and leaves inhabitants’ status to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William K. Townsend
United States Court For
Southern District of New York
John E. Goetze & Co
United States
Porto Rico
Townsend
Congress
Board of General Appraisers
Mrs Gladstone Dead After Prolonged Illness
London reports the death of Mrs. Gladstone widow of William E. Gladstone at 5 40 p m after months of illness. She was unconscious for about 12 hours and died without regaining consciousness. William Gladstone arrived from Eton with two sisters following. Hawarden bells tolled muffledly. Funeral planned at Westminster Abbey per 1898 arrangements with private interment likely June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster
Workmen Elect Officers at Supreme Lodge Meeting
Sioux Fallus June 15 At the supreme lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen officers were elected including William A. Walker of Wisconsin as supreme master workman and A C Hardwick of New York as supreme foreman Webb McHugh of Kansas was chosen supreme overseer M W Sackett of Pennsylvania supreme recorder and John J Acker of New York supreme receiver The report shows 402 500 total members on the first of the month with a gain of 36 268 since May 1 1899 to May 1 1900
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Lodge of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen
William A. Walker
Wisconsin
A. C. Hardwick
New York
Webb McHugh
Kansas
Supreme
M. W. Sackett
Pennsylvania
John J. Acker
Meadville
Imports and Exports Rise in May 1900
The May 1900 U S imports reached 71 555 861 with nearly 31 million free of duty while dutiable goods rose by over 2 million from May 1899. Exports of domestic merchandise totaled 111 206 825, up about 20 million from last May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Bryan Secured Nomination Path by Five State Conventions
Action by Democratic conventions in California Missouri Kentucky Georgia and Vermont assigns delegates to W J Bryan supporting his presidential nomination. Believed to push his vote beyond the two thirds needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
California
Missouri
Kentucky
Georgia
Vermont
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Drowning in Texas lake claims two Fort Worth men
W F Lemond a Fort Worth businessman drowned after falling from a boat at Coup Springs Texas. His son who tried to save him also perished. In Jamaica Kinaston reports a new law authorizes borrowing 750000 to cover a deficit amid grim finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coup Springs
Tex
W. F. Lemond
Fort Worth
City of Mackinac Sets Detroit to Sault Ste. Marie Record
The Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation steamer City of Mackinac broke the Detroit to Sault Ste. Marie speed record. Leaving Detroit on Tuesday, the excursion reached the Soo in 22 hours at an average speed over 6 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company
Mine Disaster Claims HVE MEN at Biwabik
A deadly accident occurs at Hale Mine in Biwabik Minnesota where a drift collapses during a dynamite blast. Five men are killed in the blast and ensuing collapse. Rescue work underway as investigators inspect the scene for cause and safety lapses.
Fatal gas explosion claims eight coal miners in Canmore
A Biwabik Minnesota dispatch reports a Canmore Alberta mine disaster injuring several workers after dynamite blast and a safety lamp incident. Five men died instantly at Hale mine when they rushed toward the drift where a dynamite charge had been set. Names listed include P. Stark W. Hattai L. Chalvert P. Hanson and Marock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuLuth
News-Tribune
Biwabik
Minn
Hale Mine
P. Stark
W. Hattai
L. Chalvert
P. Hanson
Marock
Eight Die in Canmore Coal Mine Explosion
A Canmore Alberta gas explosion at a coal mine killed eight workers instantly and injured several others. Known victims include Prosper Daye Amand Regarda Tony Bolins Jr Peter Caulfield and four unnamed foreigners. The blast is blamed on a miner opening a lamp contrary to safety rules in a dangerous section. the unidentified victim is suspected to be the careless miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canmore
Alberta
Prosper Daye
Amand Regarda
Tony Bolins, Jr
Peter Caulfield
Tenement House Fire Claims Nine Lives
A blaze at 84 Jackson Street, New York, at 38 a.m. killed nine members of the Marrion family, including Daniel Miller Daniel Marrion Mrs Mary Marrion Mamie Marrion 18 Albert Marrion 15 another son 11 Elsie 7 Antoine 8 months and Emily 2. Five others were rescued unconscious and taken to Gouverneur Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jackson Street
Daniel Miller
Daniel Marrion
Mary Marrion
Mamie Marrion
Albert Marrion
Elsie
Antoine
Emily
Marrions
Gouvenors Hospital
Bryan in Wisconsin Guest of Colonel Wetmore at Minocqua
W. J. Bryan with Colonel W. C. Wetmore and party arrived at Wetmore's fishing resort in Minocqua Wisconsin where a few days will be spent. He gave a few brief speeches from his car platform during the Wisconsin valley run and was greeted by sizable crowds at each stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Wetmore
Minocqua
Milwaukee
Wis
W. J. Bryan
W. C. Wetmore
Mr. Bryan
Wisconsin Valley
Farmhouse Explosion Wrecks Home North of Cadett
A blast under the corner of John Peterson’s farmhouse eight miles north of Cadett shattered the room where his wife and three children slept. The house was wrecked, two children were severely injured and Mrs. Peterson was seriously shocked, while the sleepers escaped death in a miraculous incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontropewa Fatl
John Peterson
Cadett
United Norwegian Lutheran Convention Opens in Minneapolis
The United Norwegian Lutheran church begins its eleventh annual convention at Bethlehem church in Minneapolis with 400 of 700 delegates present. The gathering faces major responsibilities as many decisions will affect Norwegians in the United States during the ten days of sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Scandinavia
Bethlehem Church
Fourteenth Avenue South
Eighteenth Street
United States
German colonies should stay German says traveler
Berlin June 15. The Berliner Tageblatt publishes a note from Her Eugene Wolff, the African traveler, urging Germany not to import coolies from India into East Africa colonies because they are British subjects. He advocates retaining German control and avoiding anglification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Berliner Tageblatt
Eugene Wolff
India
Germany
East
Africa
Commercial Travellers Arrive in Duluth for Convention
Advance delegations for the United Commercial Travelers of Minnesota North and South Dakota reach Duluth. The city dresses in gala attire as local knights of the grip arrange an elaborate program of entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
United Commercial Travelers of
Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Knights of the Grip
President Diaz Attends Funeral of Don Justi Benitez
President Diaz served as chief mourner at the funeral of Don Justi Benitez a renowned Mexican lawyer and statesman. A brigade of troops escorted the remains, reflecting Benitez’s close alliance with Diaz in the army campaign that aided Diaz’s rise to power. Benitez also showed interest in United States affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dias
Don Justi Benites
Mexico
Diaz
Don Justi Benitez
Justi Benitez
United States
Invitation Extended to William J. by Milwaukee War Association
Milwaukee invites William J. as guest of the Milwaukee war association from June 96 to 29. President Edward P. Hackett signs for the association and Mayor David Rose for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Milwaukee
William J
Milwaukee War Association
Edward P. Hackett
David & Rose
Telegraphic Brevities Span Global Notices
Sugar prices rise across markets, Bank of England cuts discount rate to 8 percent, Admiral Schley's flagship quarantined in Montevideo. Obituary notes Bishop Wilmer dies at 84. Harcourt denies retirement plans. Turkish sultan delays new tariff by one month. Danish Antarctic expedition sails from Copenhagen toward East Greenland coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Bank of England
Admiral Schley
Chicago
Montevideo
Richard Hooker Wilmer
Alabama
William Vernon Harcourt
Turkey
Copenhagen
Cape Brewster
Agga Island
Baseball scores from the day across leagues
American League games include Chicago 8 over Indianapolis 0, Milwaukee 5 over Buffalo 8, Kansas City 10 over Detroit 3, and Minneapolis 0 over Cleveland 1. National League results show Boston 7 over Pittsburg 8, Brooklyn 3 over Cincinnati 0, and Philadelphia 11 over St. Louis 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Kansas City
Detroit
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Grain Prices Reported for DuLuTH Market
Commodity quotes list cash and futures prices for wheat and flax at DuLuTH. Wheat cash No 1 hard 74 cents, No 1 Northern 72 0, No 2 Northern 70 30, to arrive and futures for July 78 0, September 73 0. Flax cash and futures noted at 1.80 and 1.32 with October 1.27 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Wheat Prices On Chicago Board Reported In Minneapolis
Minneapolis grain market update lists In Store No 1 Northern at 70 percent July 710 September 71 with Track No 1 hard at 78 percent No 1 Northern 71 percent and No 2 Northern 70 percent in price notation callouts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Sioux City Live Stock Market Report
CATTLE market weak with sales at 4.70 to 5.00 for beeves 2.00 to 4.00 for cows bulls and mixed 4.00 to 4.50 for stockers and feeders 4.60 to 8.60 for yearlings and calves HOGS market shade lower price range 4.85 to 4.93
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Hogs and cattle prices at St Paul Union Stockyards
Hogs fell 6 to 7 cents and closed weak with bids from 4.70 to 4.90. Cattle show steady demand with steer and heifer prices mostly unchanged. choicest cows and heifers 4.00 to 4.50, steers 4.60 to 5.00, fat bulls 3.50 to 4.00, veal calves 4.00 to 6.00, stockers 4.00 to 4.40. Sheep and lambs hold steady with sheep 4.00 to 5.40 and fat lambs 5.40 to 5.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Irdia
South St. Paul
Cattle Hog and Sheep Market Report
Cattle market ease with steer and heifer ranges from 3.00 to 5.75, stockers 3.40 to 5.00, Texas fed steers 4.60 to 5.25. Hog market weak with mixed and butchers around 4.00 to 5.07, good to heavy 5.05 to 5.07, light 4.00 to 5.07. Sheep and lambs strong with sheep 3.76 to 5.96 and lambs 5.00 to 7.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Fed
Market Quotes for Grain and Livestock in Chicago
Chicago dated June 14 reports wheat futures June 72 0, July 78, August 78 44. Corn quotes June 88 54, July 88 56, August 39 40. Oats June 22 0, July 95, August 2. Pork June 11 2234, July 681 8834, September 11 32. Flax cash bids Northwestern Southwestern 130, September October 1 27. Butter creamery prices 14 10, Gaiey 18 16 0. Eggs fresh 100. Turkeys dressed 0 chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
RKO
Northwestern
Southwestern
von Wees
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