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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
1
The notice advertises 50 hat styles priced as low as 1.49 and discounts on calicoes lawns half price. It also promotes corsets, ladies suits, parasols, and a wide range of groceries including spices, coffees, vinegars, soaps, and dried fruits. News of international unrest closes the item with reports from Pekin and Shanghai.
Philadelphia June 20 1900 Chairman Hanna opens the 12th Republican national convention in West Philadelphia as Roosevelt enters to roaring reception. Wolcott chosen temporary chairman and Lodge named permanent chairman as the gathering pledges support for McKinley and the party.
Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff will be presented to the national convention as New York's candidate for the vice presidency after a four hour session of the New York delegation. The effort aimed to secure Governor Roosevelt's acceptance of the nomination.
Mrs Gladstone widow of the eminent English statesman was laid to rest at Westminster Abbey beside her husband. The service echoed that for her husband and drew hundreds of friends including the Queen, the Princess of Wales, Lord Rosebery, Sir W Vernon Harcourt, John Morey, Lord Kimberley, H H Asquith, Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman and James Bryce.
The Enquirer reports a Philadelphia firm bought a major Cincinnati lamp black plant and business. This purchase fuels a rumor of a nationwide lamp black factory consolidation and a potential shift toward printing ink production.
Louis Jondreau was killed when Adolph Ashley struck him with a rifle after Jondreau wounded Ashley with a large knife in a drunken row. The clash occurred near Mosinee, Wisconsin, according to a Sentinel dispatch from Wausau.
Berlin June 20 report that the North German Lloyd Steamship Company has commissioned the Vulcan shipbuilding works at Stettin to build two the largest steam ships in the world each weighing 24 500 tons for their New York line.
A blaze in Middletown eight miles west of Madison wipes out the entire business district. Loss estimated near 50000 with insurance coverage ranging from 75000 to 100000. No injuries reported as investigators assess the cause.
A Russian relieving force arrives near Pekin at short notice and immediately presses an attack on the city using heavy artillery. The mid action suggests a tense casualty risk and rapid escalation as defenses respond.
From Honolulu dated June 12 the Doric reports Hawaiians convened to form an independent party. They seek equal rights for natives, aim to secure U S statehood, pledge support to any party advancing equality, oppose monopolies, and urged their ex-queen to speak on duties as American citizens.
The state railway and warehouse commission seeks to force a joint tariff between the Minneapolis and St Louis and the St Paul and Duluth railways in a landmark case. The issue tests state power to require joint tariffs and challenges the validity of state law.
Boer forces under Develieres and Herman assemble near Ficksburg. The outpost reports fear of a breakthrough as portions of the defensive line show weak holds and slow resistance.
June 20 dispatches from Lexpos report Boers muster near Ficksburg with 40 mile front as outposts skirmish daily. Malana bridge destruction halts supplies from Lourenzo Marques, while three escaped British prisoners are believed to have tampered with the bridge causing a freight train to plunge and two deaths. An American tied to Kruger’s gold plots is said to have attempted theft from Kruger's traveling capital. Lord Roberts gathers huts for 30,000 and plans re transports at Bloemfontein.
Shanghai dispatch reports the US transport Thomas carrying troops for Manila diverted at Nagasaki and arriving at Taku with 1,200 men. The Times notes the British flag at Pekin south gate signaling Admiral Seymour’s arrival and Li Hung Chang being summoned. The Hong Kong Times correspondent says the Boxer movement spreads on the West River.
A Washington dispatch reports the president orders General MacArthur to send three regiments of regulars to Tien Tsin to match the naval and relief measures in northern China, forming a 5 000 strong force with support units. Admiral Remey to send the Oregon to Taku, with Marines from Monterey, and the Iris to Manila with supplies for 900 men for three months under Kempit’s squadron.
William J. Bryan spoke for an hour and a half before about 4,000 people from surrounding towns who came by excursion trains. The crowd included several notable Wisconsin Democrats and heard arguments on imperialism trusts and the silver issue, a speech well received.
In Ottawa on June 20 workers from Canadian Pacific Telegraph Great Northwestern Telegraph Canada Atlantic Ottawa Electric Lighting Ottawa Electric Railway and Bell Telephone companies quit, demanding a uniform two dollar daily wage for nine hours.
London reports no major progress as Lord Roberts notes 2000 stands of arms surrendered at Pretoria since its occupation. 148 officers and 3089 men, with 12 officers and 248 men in hospitals, constitute released prisoners. June losses total two killed, one officer and 48 men wounded. Buller cites first train through Laings Nek to Charlestown. Mafeking sick and wounded reach Beelfontein hospital June 15.
The town guard of Wakkerstroom in Volkskust Transvaal surrendered to British forces on June 20. Mausers and several American rifles were handed in. General Hildyard has returned to the area.
General Wood reports that expert accountants finished examining the treasurer’s office from last year’s inspection. The office is in excellent condition and charges of extravagance in salaries to Americans and other officials are proven unfounded.
Paris reports the government plans 4,200 French troops at Taku as reinforcements from other theaters arrive. Two thousand are to be deployed before July 3. A cruiser division will add seven modern ships, including three first class and four second class, plus seven gunboats and a torpedo boat.
A Chinese telegram to Baron von Ketteler's mother in Münster denies the minister's death in Pekin. The message clarifies the report as false, seeking to dispel a circulating rumor from China.
Judge W S Pryor declared support for former Senator David Bennett Hill of New York for vice president. The Kentucky delegation splits between Hill and former Congressman Shiveley of Indiana as they lean toward a candidate from Indiana or New York for second place with Bryan.
At Tammany Hall the executive committee finalized arrangements for the Tammany delegation to Kansas City. District leaders estimated about 400 Tammanyites would compose the delegation to the Democratic national convention.
The Navy Department denied Commander Delehanty’s retirement from Sailors' Snug Harbor New York under the personnel act. The plan depended on Commander Gilmore retiring first from Luzon Manila by cable. Gilmore’s action blocked Delehanty’s chance to retire.
Signor Suracco president of the Italian senate has been entrusted by King Humbert to form a new ministry after the resignation of General Pelloux, following the cabinet crisis. The announcement comes from the Quirinal with Suracco summoned to proceed on the task.
OCnicanco reports that June 20 sees better odds for settling building trades strife as unions and contractors agree on a second joint conference. Concessions from both sides and a mapped arbitration plan aim to be acceptable to contractors, according to the conference committees.
Wheat stocks in Duluth on June 20 total 11,987,000 bushels, nearly double the level a year earlier, with last week’s increase of 319,000 bushels. In addition there are 1,275,000 bushels of other grains in store.
The Northern Pacific formally assumes possession of the St Paul and Duluth Railway, ignoring state railroad commission opposition. Presidents Mellen and Hayes issue necessary circulars and the deed is filed with the secretary of state.
Mrs Beveridge wife of United States Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indiana died in a Dansville New York sanitarium this morning from heart failure after several months illness.
Clarence Mayer, recently extradited from the United States, was found guilty of forgery in Havana and sentenced to eight years in prison. The case follows his extradition and subsequent conviction.
Professor Otto Lugger reports grasshoppers spreading from Otter Tail to the Turtle Mountains, threatening scant grain and hay in dry soils. The same species caused problems in 1874 and 1876. Hopper control via plowing may be required to prevent egg hatch.
Sheriff Merrill and ex Sheriff James Ege spent the day questioning Donahue and the Wise girls. The girls face close examinations and separation for days with little disclosed. Donahue is believed to have given valuable information. no arrest warrants yet but anticipated in coming days, with possible action in Wisconsin.
Three deaths have resulted from a New York tenement house fire and a fourth will follow. Admiral Schley telegraphs from Montevideo that his squadron has been released from quarantine. The Bulgarian insurrection spreads with fifty peasants killed by the military at Dekan Lemara. Governor Beckham announces his Democratic nomination bid. Steamer Knight Bachelor sails from New Orleans to Cape Town with 1000 horses for Britain. Knights of Honor rescinds resolution classing Christian Scientists as hazardous risks.
In American League action Detroit beat Cleveland 38 to 4 while Chicago defeated Milwaukee 5 to 3. Minneapolis edged Kansas City 18 to 2 and Indianapolis lost 0 to 2 at Buffalo. In the National League Boston defeated Brooklyn 10 to 4 and Chicago beat Pittsburg 1 to 0 in fourteen innings. Philadelphia tied New York 1 to 1 and St Louis beat Cincinnati 7 to 3.
A Duluth market bulletin lists cash and futures for grain and flax. Wheat values show No 1 hard at 79 3/4 cents, No 1 Northern 77 1/2 to 78 1/4, with arrivals and futures for July and September. Flax price for cash is $1.80 with September at $1.65 and October $1.20 per bushel guidance.
In Minneapolis on June 19 a grain report lists in store prices for Northern wheat with figures for June July and September around 76 to 77 cents, and on track prices for No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern including 7930 and 7744 numbers. The data echoes market quotes for wheat futures and cash grades from the period.
Sioux City cattle sale steady with bees at 4.75 to 5.10, cows and bulls 2.50 to 2.5, stockers 3.50 to 4.50, calves 1.00 to 4.65. Hogs up 2.44 to 5e, price range around 5.00. Receipts: cattle 1,800 hogs 8,700.
Hog market opened 20 higher and closed steady. Hog price range 4.85 to 5.10. Cattle market steady with choice butcher cows and heifers 4.00 to 4.50, choice steers 4.56 to 6.00, fat bulls 3.60 to 4.00, calves 4.00 to 6.00, feeders 4.00 to 4.40. Sheep and fat lambs strong at 4.00 to 1.50 and 5.25 to 5.75, receipts cattle 1400 calves 600 hogs 3600 sheep 1300.
Chicago market prices list for wheat corn oats pork flax and dairy items with June July August futures and cash quotes across several commodities. Poultry dressed turkeys and chickens plus eggs and butter creamery values appear in the same data sheet.
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