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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1900

Page

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Tait's Mid-Summer Clearing Sale in Austin

AustinMinn store advertises a mid summer clearing sale with astonishing bargains across all lines. Many items offered at deep cuts, aiming to be the greatest price reductions.

Sale on high class trimmed hats at record low price

The advertisement offers about 50 fine hats dated Worth up to 00 during the sale at an extremely low price. It claims this price is the lowest ever made on high class trimmed hats in these parts.

Textile Sale Notice on Calicoes and Lawns

An old newspaper ad offers calicoes at 0s 6d per yard and challies at 0s 9d per yard. Scotch lawns regular 7c per yard, and various lawns, dimities and summer wash fabrics advertised at about half regular price.

Summer Corset and Suit Sale Offers Wide Discounts

A local sale advertises a large assortment of styles up to 50c with marked prices. Corsets and ladies tailor suits are reduced, with suits offered at half price, encouraging shoppers to inspect the bargains.

Gasoline and groceries in bold sale ad style list

Parasol prices and assorted groceries appear in a dense ad style listing. Mentions parasols at 39e and 1.00, various spices and baking goods by weight, coffees including Cairo Java and Dutch Mocha, soaps, prunes and dried fruits, vinegars, crackers, and half price soaps. Ends with unrelated news from Washington and Tien Tsin being bombarded.

Santos Rio Cairo Java Ieeee

Republicans Nominate McKinley Roosevelt by Acclamation

Philadelphia reports the Republican national convention unanimously renominated President McKinley and selected Theodore Roosevelt for vice president. The tumultuous scene lasted fifteen minutes as Foraker and Hanna led the crowd in support, followed by Roosevelt’s thunderous seconding and a final adjournment at 2 14.

Philadelphia McKinley United States Theodore Roosevelt New York Senator Lodge Lodge Foraker Roosevelt Lafe Young Iowa Cuba Dolliver Murray Long Ashton Washington Bartlett Tripp Chauncey Depew Woodruff

Hanna Re-elected National Committee Chairman

The national committee met after the convention adjourned in Philadelphia on June 22. Senator Hanna was nominated and re-elected chairman for four years. He thanked the committee for backing him in 1806 and urged loyal support for the ticket in the upcoming comma campaign.

National Committee

Monument to Habenmann Dedi cated in Washington

A monument honoring Samuel Habenmann of the homeopathic medical school was formally unveiled in the afternoon with ceremonies. President McKinley Attorney General Griggs and delegates of the American Institute of Homeopathy attended the dedication in Washington.

Habenmann Washington Samuel Habenmann Homeopathic School of Medicine McKinley Griggs American Institute of Homeopathy

American thieves in London target pearls report

The Daily Chronicle reports a gang of American thieves and confidence men operating in London. They allegedly swiped Princess Radziwill’s pearls, using exact imitations rather than the real gems, according to the mimning papers.

London The Daily Chronicle Princess Radziwill Mimning

Powers Ratify Plan to Restore Peace in Affected Districts

The Powers are fully agreed in reward to the Chinese situation. Their object is simply to restore peace in affected districts.

China to Maintain Order Across Southern Provinces

Washington June 22 Mr Wu Chinese minister met with Secretary Hay and said a dispatch from the Yang Tze Kiang viceroy asserts confidence in keeping peace in his provinces and safeguarding foreign missionaries. He joined with Viceroy Hun Nan to promise order in the southern regions of China.

Washington Hay State Department Yang-Tse-Kiang Hun-Nan China

Diplomatic Corps Safe Amid Beijing Turmoil

A Tokyo dispatch dated June 21 reports Vice Admiral Seymour has reached Pekin and that the diplomatic corps are safe. An official Chee Foo report says the foreign settlement at Tien Tsin was destroyed by fire on June 15.

Wasamotox Tien Tsin China State Department United States Washington Hackett Kempff Che Foo Walter Berlin Tokio Shanghai Seymour Pekin Chee Foo

Bluejackets Land at Woo Sung to Protect Telegraph Station

The bluejackets have landed at Woo Sung to guard the telegraph station. Woo Sung lies at the mouth of the Woo Sung river, about ten miles north of Shanghai. The town was heavily fortified by Chinese and was captured by the British in 1543.

Woo Sung Shanghai Woo Sung River

Parcel Post Treaty Talks Between Britain and United States

Sir Julian Pauncefote, British ambassador, met with the acting postmaster general at the post office department in WasmNation. The discussions centered on increased postal facilities and a parcels post treaty between the two nations, a proposal the United States has repeatedly declined to adopt, with a recent refusal noted.

Julian Pauncefote Post Office Department England United States

Archbishop Ireland Sails for Paris for Lafayette Monument Event

Archbishop Ireland departed New York aboard the French liner La Champagne bound for Paris where he will deliver an oration at the Lafayette monument unveiling on July 4. He plans a stop in Rome before returning. A group of Catholic priests saw him off at the pier.

New York Ireland la Champagne Paris Rome

McKinley Bryan renomination debate in press

June 22 report notes morning papers give brief remarks on renomination. The Daily HExpress analyzes chances of McKinley vs Bryan and suggests this year's contest will be closer than 1896.

Lonpox McKinley Hexpress Bryan

Jury Acquits Edward Erickson in Brother’s 1804 Murder Case

Gr. Paul June 22 The jury in the trial of Edward Erickson charged by Gustav Woll with murdering his brother on February 1 1804 returned a verdict of not guilty after a 20 minute deliberation.

Gr. Paul Edward Erickson Gustav Woll

Bethlehem Steel to bid for entire armor plate contract

At the Bethlehem Steel annual shareholders meeting the company announced it will bid for the full 36 000 ton armor plate contract the government has requested bids for. A board member said rates will be lower than any previously offered to the government, noting the unprecedented contract size.

Bethlehem Steel Company PrinapeLrenia Bethlehem Company

Arrest Probable for Rathbone as Post Office Probe Intensifies

Havana reports indicate Estes G. Rathbone the suspended director of posts will likely be arrested within days. Post office inspectors say they have compelling evidence and Rathbone's examination answers have been unsatisfactory, strengthening suspicions after four weeks of inquiry.

Havana Estes G. Rathbone Post Office Mr. Rathbone Bristow

Foreigners in China: 17,193 residents and 933 firms

A Che Foo consular report on China US trade relations dated May 7 shows foreigners in China in two groups. Residents total 17,193 an increase of 3,772 since 1898 while firms total 933 up 160. Among residents 2,335 are American and 70 are American firms.

Wasn Hinecton China United States State Department Fowler Chee Foo

Bryan's Running Mate

The North American reports editor surveys from major papers on Bryan's likely running mate after Theodore Roosevelt's selection. David B. Hill leads preferences, no clear majority. William R. Hearst is a strong second, while Dewey trails.

Pumapetrmta United States Bryan Theodore Roosevelt David B. Hill William R. Hearst The Journal and Advertiser Hill Dewey

Roberts Found Guilty in Unlawful Cohabitation Trial

Salt Lake jury convicts B. H. Roberts of unlawful cohabitation after he admits a polyga mous marriage to Maggie B. Shipp while living with his wife Sarah Louisa. Prosecutors expect Roberts to seek reversal on technical grounds via the supreme court.

Salt Lake B. H. Roberts Roberts Maggie B. Shipp Sarah Louisa Supreme Court

Count Muravieff Dies Suddenly in St Petersburg

The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Count Muravieff died suddenly in St Petersburg. He reportedly collapsed after his morning coffee and lunch orders were placed, dying within minutes. His death shocks the cabinet and prompts official notices of mourning.

St. Peterspurg Count Muravieff

British Column Forces Boers to Surrender at Paarde Kop

British troops arrive at Paarde Kop in Transvaal on June 22 causing many Burghers to surrender. Retreating Boers destroy a bridge and culverts, while the Sand Spruit redoubt sustains little damage.

Paarde Kop Transvaal Mary Burghers

Railroad Bridge Blown Up Near Gunnison River

An explosion destroyed the Colorado and Southern Railroad iron bridge over the Gunnison River two and a half miles above Col. The blast was blamed on sympathizers with Baldwin coal mine strikers to halt train service from the mines.

Usox Col Colorado and Southern Railroad Company Gunnison River Baldwin

Cuban Treasury Near One Million At Month's End

Havana June 22 By the end of June there will be 1,000,000 dollars in the Cuban treasury. At the end of 1809 there was 1,800,000 on deposit but nearly 1,000,000 had to be disbursed to meet municipal deficits census expenses and remitted to the United States for barracks and quarters.

Havana United States

Forest fires threaten town as logging camp burns near Caribou Lake

Ashes fall over Minnesota town as fires scorch northeast and north. A KR Whiteside logging camp valued at $5,000 is destroyed near Caribou Lake. fires south of the city have ruined about 150,000 feet of logs. Some crews saved loads by opening dams and splashing timber. fires recur in the same area this season.

Minnesota Duuty KR. Whiteside Caribou Lake James

Filipino Revolutionists Hold a Meeting in Manila

Filipino revolutionists convene in Manila and submit their results to General MacArthur who accepts them, signaling further coordination with allied forces.

Peace terms proposed by Manila meeting amid Aguinaldo hopes

Two hundred Filipinos met in Manila to seek peaceful terms and influence Aguinaldo to issue orders for cessation of hostilities. Seven articles were unanimously agreed as the basis for negotiations, including amnesty, return of confiscated property, and expulsion of the friars, with civil governance and Filipino rights to be established under American authority.

Manila McArthur Aguinaldo Senor Paterno Senor Buenacanimo Senor Flores Pio del Pilar Garcia Ambulos Civil Commission Philippines

Amnesty offer endorsed by MacArthur for Philippine insurgents

The war department released amnesty terms allowing insurrectionists since Feb 4, 1899 to renounce activity within 90 days and pledge allegiance to U S sovereignty. It covers those not violating war rules and provides transport, temporary relief for soldiers, and 80 pesos for rifles in good condition.

Washington War Department General MacArthur Manila United States Philippine Islands Board of American Commissioners

Telegraphic Brevities Population Figure for St Paul

St Paul’s population is reported at 168,114 in telegraphic briefs. The figure reflects early 20th century estimates circulated in city notes and census snippets.

St. Paul’s

Sloane to Leave Enga for UK Racing Season

Sloane will depart Enga in three weeks to join mounts in major racing events on this side of the world. He has accepted multiple ride opportunities in upcoming meetings and anticipates new career milestones abroad.

Led Sloane Enga

ON THE DIAMOND. 1880s baseball results

American League games in Detroit and Indianapolis produced 8–0 and 8–7 scores as Detroit defeated Cleveland and Indianapolis beat Buffalo. National League action in Philadelphia saw Brooklyn lose 6–1 to Boston at New York.

Detroit Cleveland Indianapolis Buffalo National League Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Boston

Market Report Late Wheat and Flax Prices

Dutuba June 1 cash wheat prices show No 1 hard 85 cents No 1 Northern 83 4 8 cents No 3 Northern 61 3 4 cents No 3 78 0 to arrive No 1 hard 86 e No 1 Northern 81 %C July 83 %C September 9 13 Flax cash 1 80 September 1 60 October 1 324.

Dutuba Bard Northern

Minneapolis Wheat Prices and Market Report

Minneapolis grain prices list wheat futures and spot quotes for June July and September contracts. No. 1 Northern grades quoted at 88 cents for June and 83 1 2 cents for September with nearby tracker figures and track prices for hard No. 1 Northern and No. 1 Northern at 84 and 83 1 2 cents respectively.

Minneapolis Northern

Sioux City Live Stock Market Report June 1

The Sioux City market shows cattle steady to weak with sales at 64.70 down to 64.00 for calves and yearlings. Hogs rise with prices from 4.87 to 5.41, receipts listed as 300 cattle and 8,600 hogs.

Sioux City

Hog Market Opens in South St. Paul Decline and Steady Close

Hogs opened 6r lower and closed steady on the decline. Prices ranged from 4.85 to 4.99. Cattle dull with choose butcher cows and heifers 4.00 to 4.40, steers 4.50 to 6.00, fat bulls 3.40 to 4.00, calves 4.00 to 5.00, stockers and feeders 3.? to 4.00. Sheep dull with sheep 4.00 to 4.60 and fat lambs 5.25 to 5.75. Receipts: cattle 400, calves 100, hogs 1,500, sheep 160.

South St. Paul

Cattle Hog Sheep Markets Reported Badly Cut Prices

Despite rough typing the market report shows cattle trading from 5.15 to 5.70 for good to prime steers and 3.00 to 5.10 for cows and heifers. Hog sales ranged from 5.10 to 6.26 per unit and lambs and sheep traded around 3.85 to 7.25 with large receipts of cattle hogs and sheep.

Cariaeo

Grain and Livestock Prices From Chicago Market

Chicago market brief lists wheat, corn, oats, pork, and dairy prices. June and July futures shown with varying cents and dollars, plus cash quotes for regional markets. Poultry values and egg figures included among commodity notes.

Allies Prepare Relief At Tien Tsin As Forces Gather

Dispatch from Rear Admiral Bance reports no contact with Tien Tsin for days while Taku forts and Tong Ku hold. Allied troops expected from Hong Kong and Wei Hai, with 3,000 garrison at Tien Tsin. A proclamation declares force to be used only against Boxers opposing Pekin rescue effort.

London Admiralty Bance Taku Chee China

Envoys Return to New York After Boer Peace Talks

Envoys Fischer, Wolmerans, and Wessels arrived in New York on January 22 after Boer negotiations. A farewell reception was held that evening at Cooper Union to mark their return.

New York Jane Messrs. Fischer Wolmerans Wessels Cooper Union

Jury Acquits Banker in Poison Murder Trial

Cananparana June 22 The jury returns a verdict of not guilty in the murder by poison case against Howard CO a Batavia banker found guilty at trial before the jury after deliberation lasting hours

Cananparana, N Howard CO Batavia

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