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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
1
Austin Minn store TAIT'S announces a Mid-Summer Clearing Sale with astonishing bargains across all lines. Many items priced at half price and the retailer claims it will be the greatest cut price sale of the year.
We offer about 50 fine pattern hats during this sale at the extremely low price of 1.59. This is the lowest price ever made on high class trimmed hats in these parts.
An advertising item notes regular cloths such as Scotch Lawns and Dimities offered at about half their regular price. It mentions Challies per yard and lists various summer wash fabrics available at reduced rates.
The article notes that no official news has been received regarding the current situation involving Marines.
Pekin reports German minister not captured and Ninth regiment dispatched to Manila for China. News from Pekin, Taku, Tien Tsin halted. European cabinets uncertain about five days of events in Pekin as international telegraph lines fail. German inquiry to Russia confirms no information due to disrupted communications.
A June dispatch from Pekin reports Boxers occupying Legation Street and cutting off communications while a large native army readies to oppose relief. The Dowager Empress faces a choice between suppressing the Boxers or defying international pressure, with foreign ministers not yet captured.
Bargain sale offers corsets at reduced prices and ladies tailor suits at half price. Consumers urged to inspect the selections for smart entries into summer wardrobes.
A mixed page lists parasols priced at 39 cents and 70 cents, groceries, spices, coffees, vinegars, and soaps with various unit prices. It then shifts to a war update noting China-bound withdrawals from Bu ller's army and Bishop Steyn's assertion the Orange Free State remains independent amid South Africa conflicts.
A correspondent cites Chinese reports that Admiral Seymour engages Chinese regulars while foreign troops seize the Taku forts, and notes that Boxers are accused of abusing hundreds of native Christians and foreign servants.
Reports from Suanonal state 10 000 Chinese imperial troops marching near Pekin have disbanded and joined the Boxers. The Chinese government says it bears no responsibility for future clashes. Native banks at Chin Kiang have closed amid Boxer fears. Yangtse valley remains excited while Che Foo stays quiet despite rumors of trouble.
In St Louis on June 1 the conference between Transit Company officials and labor leaders broke up at 1 36 p m. President Gompers announced negotiations were off and Whittaker refused arbitration on reinstating striking workers. Whittaker warned reinstatees would be last on the list if the strike ended. Union chair Edwards said the strike would continue.
A June 18 explosion at a Shell Street dwelling in Philadelphia killed Pentalion Bejanni Francisco Gianzinha and C Armino and injured 14 others. The third floor housed Chinese crackers and fireworks production. cause unclear though smoking in the room is suspected. The blast wrecked the dwelling and damaged three neighboring houses.
Yoxhoya Ma June 18 The Marquis of Yamagata premier agrees to remain in office at the emperor s request. The Japanese government plans to limit action in China to protecting Japanese interests amid the ongoing situation.
Mania June 18 reports the gunboat Concord with Marines aboard sailing under sealed orders for a likely Chimaro mission. The British cruiser Buena Ventura has departed for Hong Kong carrying troops and stores for Hong Kong and Tientsin.
The government has instructed Governor General W Rooseboom of the Dutch East Indies to dispatch a warship with troops to China on June 18 from Tue Haeve.
A brief notices report describes volunteers who have completed service and are now dismissed by General Buller. The item notes the status and acknowledgment of their wartime contribution.
United States forces under Generals Funston and Grant conducted two engagements against 500 Filipino rebels in a mountain stronghold east of Bidenabata. The stronghold was occupied and burned after the rebels retreated. US scouting left 60 Filipinos dead, 200 captured, and 800 rifles with 23 000 rounds surrendered. Three Americans were killed.
General Alejandro Rodriguez, Nationalist, won Havana mayoralty with 18 073 votes to 6 064 for Estrada Mora Independent. Total turnout lagged about 4 500 from registration. National Party took 18 council seats plus key judicial posts amid orderly polls island wide with no disturbances.
Washington reports no word from Minister Conger for nearly a week as communication with North China consuls and Admiral Kempff remains cut off. Officials fear Boxer hostility or Chinese orders hindered access to the cable station at Taku, heightening tensions in the foreign fleet.
Philadelphia reports a strong Roosevelt stampede toward the vice presidential nomination with Governor Roosevelt not yet declaring his acceptance or refusal. Administration leaders led by Senator Hanna have avoided opposing the pick, shaping a McKinley Roosevelt ticket seen as the probable outcome.
London reports a relief of the ministerial deadlock in Cape Town with Sir John Gordon Sprigg aiming to form a ministry in a day or two and Rose-Innes likely to take a portfolio. A dispatch from Laings Nek says General Christian Botha will make Baardekop his next stand with a reduced force. The German ambulance captured by Buller is sent to Durban to return to the Transvaal via Delagoa Bay.
Honea Kona June 18. The British first class cruiser Terrible has sailed for Tien Tsin with troops and will land a 12 pounder and guns for land service. The armored cruiser Undaunted is ordered north under sealed orders. Riots flare near West river with Bun Chow refugees arriving at Wu Chow. About 5,000 rebels gather at Kwei Li Sien and Canton troops pass Wu Chow toward the rebels.
A city rumor says Lord Roberto negotiates surrender terms with President Kruger and General Botha through their wives. The report cites no official confirmation and notes the talks are believed to be informal.
A Alaska dispatch reports the sealing schooner Pioneer last seen October 4, 1799, found wrecked on rocks 60 miles from the coast. Siwash Ranchos of Quatsinok recovered eight skeletons believed to be Captain Stone and his crew, and the hull tossed on the rocks is reported.
Reports from Tien Tsin describe large incendiary fires in the northern part of the city burning three English and American churches and many foreign residences. Telegraph lines are cut as poles burned, delaying repairs and further communication.
A Hong Kong dispatch says all Pekin legations were destroyed and German minister Baron von Kletteler killed. Publication notes June 18 London dateline.
Frankfort Kentucky June 18 The state and prosecutors decline to confirm reports that warrants for the arrest of W B Taylor have been prepared by Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania governors as he travels to the national convention. Locals expect action after his Philadelphia arrival and letters press Governor Stone to act as Governor Mount did. Taylor supporters say assurances from Pittsburg Republicans exist that Ohio Ohio and Pennsylvania will not honor a requisition.
Democratic primaries completed in Montana with Senator Clark winning 19 counties and controlling most delegations. Daly forces carried four counties. no protest state officers will attend county or state conventions. Clark will head the Montana delegation to Kansas City.
Webster Davis former assistant secretary of the interior who resigned after a trip to the Transvaal passes through Chicago en route to the Philadelphia convention. He carries Boer sympathy resolutions to push for adoption and plans to address the resolutions committee or use a delegate proxy to press his cause.
Undersheriff Weiner arrests John Ole on a warrant charging placing dynamite under and blowing up a Peterson family home last week. Ole’s friends report he is insane.
Lourenco Marques dispatch reports President Kruger has moved his base to Atkmar near Nelpruit. Journalists note Boer forces may retreat to Lydenburg hills or fall back along the main railway to the Dekaap valley if surrender does not occur, while unsettled native tribes complicate a move to Lydenburg.
The main gate of the Chengwatona dam over the Snake River near Pine City Minnesota was blown out by dynamite. Authorities suspect up river farmers damaged the gate to protest flooding of their lands.
The fifth annual convention of the German American Turner society of the United States opens in Philadelphia with over 200 delegates representing 63,064 members and 968 societies in attendance.
Federal orders require search of eastbound trains for San Francisco passengers at the state line. Travelers must show health certificates signed by a U S marine officer or be turned back. Dr A McQuesten travels to Truckee to enforce certificates. two U S officers will assist at Truckee.
The Wisconsin Audubon Society rejected a proposal from the Millinery Merchants' Protective Association. They called it immoral and misleading. The group urged societies to avoid North American birds in favor of foreign birds and barnyard fowl plumage.
Queenstown June 18 Richard Croker a passenger aboard the Lucania declined to discuss the ice trust matter in New York stating only that the situation may be entirely changed by the time he reaches New York.
Senator Scott of West Virginia urges Elkins as a strong VP pick at the national committee meeting in Philadelphia. He says the time is ripe and has wired the delegation to display an Elkins banner and banner car pledge.
London dispatch reports a collision between an express train and a Windsor racegoers train at Lough. Six people were killed and 40 injured.
The war department reports Cuba customs receipts for January to April 1900 totaled 5,414,968 dollars, up 960,811 from the same period a year earlier. The increase reflects growing trade activity as the island stabilizes after the war period.
Congressman Serena E Payne visits New York on his way to Philadelphia where friends push him as a potential vice presidential candidate Governor Roosevelt travels from Oyster Bay to Philadelphia in a special car with Senator Platt and B B Odell chairman of the Republican state committee Cornelius N Bliss departs for Philadelphia in the forenoon
Don arrives from Colon with news of a battle last Friday ten miles outside of Panama. Insurgent forces allegedly defeated government troops, with about 2300 government fatalities reported.
A large Union grain elevator near the west river bottom and close to the union depot burned in the afternoon, destroying the structure and causing losses exceeding $100,000. The blaze disrupted nearby activity and fire crews fought the flames for hours.
Exports last week totaled 8,570,585 dollars in gold and 849,015 dollars in silver bars and coin, amounting to 9,419,600 dollars, compared with 3,444,114 dollars in gold and silver the previous year.
John R. McLean, in New York en route from Europe, sends a personal check for £25000 to W. D. Bryan to be used in the campaign, according to a local paper.
The committee to notify Senator Wolcott of his selection as temporary chairman of the Republican national convention discharged that duty in Philadelphia. Hon. Powell Clayton, ambassador to Mexico, chaired the notification. The reply and notification were informal.
A severe wind storm swept over West City Missouri on June 18 causing heavy damage. Shaft houses of three zinc mines near the town were wrecked, the ends of the Memphis railway sectionhouse were blown in, and the electric railway was so obstructed that no cars operated.
Richard Croker sails for the United States as Republican leaders name Senator Wolcott of Colorado temporary convention chairman. Wolcott endorses Irving Scott of California for vice president. Papal Legation in Washington reports Archbishop Keane to be appointed archbishop of Dubuque.
Dynamite was more freely used than on any day since the strike began in St Louis. A car on Page avenue was wrecked and four other cars suffered damage across the city but no serious injuries. A Southern division car had its trucks shattered and the roof torn off.
Milwaukee June 18 Wisconsin delegation to the Republican convention in Philadelphia leaves Milwaukee with Minnesota portion. Governor Scofield of Wisconsin is chosen as the vice presidential candidate. Henry O. Payne is the unanimous national committeeman choice.
Caleponia Minnesota June 18 The jury after two hours deliberation returned a verdict of guilty against J R Clements in the wrecking of the Fillmore County bank in 1898.
In Brooklyn New York on June 18 Patrolman Cornelius shot and killed Patrick Farley during a pursuit while Farley tried to escape. The incident occurred as officers pursued the suspect after a confrontation.
American League games across four venues yielded these results: Chicago beat Indianapolis 8 to 0, Milwaukee defeated Buffalo 6 to 5, Kansas City lost to Detroit 3 to 4, and Minneapolis defeated Cleveland 1 to 0. National League matchups saw Chicago defeat Pittsburg 8 to 1 and St Louis beat Cincinnati 14 to 2.
The Duluth grain market shows cash wheat values for No 1 hard and No 1 Northern and No 8 Northern listed with percentages. Upcoming arrivals include No 1 hard and No 1 Northern with July and September futures. Flax cash price noted at 1.80 and a September bid around 1.34 with various delivery terms.
Fragmentary OCR from a Minneapolis market page shows track numbers and item codes with unclear dates and looser labeling. No full names, places, or prices are identifiable to form a complete summary.
Sioux City June 1 cattle market shows steady demand with beeves selling from 4.99 to 5.00 per hundredweight and cows and bulls around 4.50 to 3.75. Stockers and calves range from 4.40 to 7.50 with calves and yearlings at 110 to 117. Market is described as fully steady to higher against the prior period.
South St Paul Hog Market opened strong and closed steady with prices from 4.75 to 4.95. Cattle market quiet and steady with bids 4.00 to 4.60 for choice butcher cows and heifers, fat bulls 3.50 to 4.00, veal calves 4.00 to 6.00, feeders 3.00 to 4.40. Sheep demand good at steady prices, lambs 5.40 to 5.90 and sheep 4.60 to 5.40.
Cattle market steady with steers 5.10 to 5.76 and cows 3.00 to 5.10. Hogs opened 2.44 higher and closed easier with sales 4.90 to 5.07 for various weights. Sheep market steady with sheep 3.75 to 5.40 and lambs around 5.00 to 7.60.
Chicago market notes show Wheat June at 74 1 2 cents, July 76 4, August 75 4. Corn June 38 9 tenths, July 20 6, August 89. Oats June 22 1, July 23 5, August 2 1. Pork June 11.50, July 11.60, September 11.674. Flour mix shows Northwestern 1.80, Southwestern 1.80. Poultry dressed turkey 60, chickens 8 8ke. Butter creameries 14 184. Gaizy weekly figures included.
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