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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
1
Scotch Lawns and Challies offered at seven cents per yard with other Lawns Dimities and Summer Wash fabrics discounted about half the regular price. This sale highlights inexpensive textiles for seasonal wardrobe needs.
A report from Pekin area notes forces surrounding a location near Pekin began to pull back with Sunday orders to relieve the force and reduce tension in the vicinity.
Japanese reports say Rear Admiral Kempff’s torpedo boat relay indicates combined forces entered Tien Tsin June 23 with light losses while a preexisting relief column, believed surrounded near Pekin, began on June 10. Admiral Seymour is reported captured and the ministers have departed Pekin under Chinese guard. their location is unknown.
A Terrible arriving from Che Foo carries news of joint forces including Sikhs and Welsh Fusileers with American, German and Russian troops near Tien Tain nine miles from the capital. Dispatches warn the legations at Pekin and Admiral Seymour face peril as Chinese forces around Beijing total about 86,000 with heavy artillery and inexhaustible ammunition.
A newspaper ad touts a large selection of styles with sale prices as low as 39 cents for corsets and ladies tailor suits offered at half price. Shoppers urged to inspect the collection during the sale.
A jumble of prices on parasols many discounted from 59c to 1 00 with a variety of groceries and household goods listed. The page also reports Archduke Francis Ferdinand will renounce succession to the Austrian throne on Thursday before marrying Countess Sophie Chotek in a morganatic alliance.
Tung, anti foreign, travels to Kiang Yin forts on the Yangtse and vows to raise local forces. The first regiment of British India’s 10,000 men sails from Calcutta and 833 marines are ordered to proceed from English ports. The War Office plans for a long campaign by contracting winter clothing and fur caps.
United States Consul reports Rear Admiral Kempff urging all efforts to relieve Tien Tsin as the pivotal action. About 450 foreign troops including 66 American marines moved to Pekin to guard legations and a larger force seeks to open the road. The railroad behind the expedition has been destroyed.
State forces continue to mobilize as results remain unclear for several days. Analysts caution that decisive outcomes are unlikely before final tallies are confirmed.
London report details Lord Roberts advancing six columns toward the Free Staters as fighting near Honigspruit endangers Canadian outposts. Boers derailed a Standerton train. casualties include two killed and four wounded. Brabant’s horse infiltrates a khaki camp, where visitors surrender amid worsening Boer commissariat shortages.
In Louisville on June 26 the China upheaval is rattling Kentucky ginseng markets. Boxers unrest has driven prices down from 3.75 to 2.26 dollars per pound, the lowest in five years, affecting hundreds who rely on the root for their livelihoods.
Secretary Long reported the naval board recommended by 12 to 1 vote that three battleships have superimposed 8 inch turrets and two ships use quadrilateral 8 inch turrets. He approved the board findings.
Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler has assumed command of the Department of the Lakes, relieving General James F. Wade who will return to St. Paul to direct the Department of the Dakotas. Wheeler plans to stay in Chicago until September 10 when he reaches retirement age.
The president commuted life imprisonment for Alphonse J. Jennings to five years. Jennings was convicted of train robbery in Chickasaw Territory in February 1899. The attorney general found Jennings’s original sentence unjust, noting co defendants received lighter penalties.
Lord Roberts reports General Clements engaged a Boer force near Wynberg, drove them north of Sandspruit during supplies mission with heavy guns ready to cooperate with Lindley Heilbron and Heidelberg columns. No casualties reported. Heidel Berg praised as English town by Tan Hamilton amid royalist cheers.
Herr P. Tiefenbach of Hamburg, Germany, arrived in New Orleans en route to Guatemala under a contract to teach German military tactics. He says the Guatemalan government aims to make a general improvement in the army.
Havana June 26 Senor Andrade the new fiscal says the customhouse fund cases will be brought up today and he believes he can secure convictions in most of them.
The Tribune's London correspondent reports 1,360 prisoners on the Delagoa Bay line and about 800 in the Orange River Colony taken at the Rhenoster River. Lord Leitrim and Ennis Moore join other members of the millionaire's battalion in captivity.
In Kimberley on June 26 Dr. Jameson was elected as a member of the Cape parliament with no opposition.
Washington June 26 The postmaster general issues an order removing Estes G Rathbone from the post of director general of posts in Cuba. Martin Fosnes an inspector in the postal service is named to perform the duties until further orders.
Controller Color announced bids for 4,155,000 in 3 percent gold bonds redeemable in 50 to 80 years. Eleven bidders entered, with the top bid at 1105.65 per 100 for the entire issue.
Lord Salisbury remains hopeful the Chinese crisis can be resolved without full scale war. He cautions against territorial indemnity and expects the Chinese government to reassert itself in a satisfactory form, despite alarming reports and viceroy declarations.
Washington reports Admiral Dewey may seek sea duty if war results from the China situation. He would not confirm such a move, hoping for an amicable settlement. He also declines to say if he would accept a Democratic vice presidential invitation until notified.
Washington June 26 The Chinese minister asked for an armistice on sending American troops to China citing assurances from Chinese viceroys they can maintain order. President McKinley expressed gratification but said the US cannot relax efforts to deploy troops to sites where its officials are at risk.
Paris reports the French consul general in Shanghai telegraphs that on Tuesday June 19 the Chinese minister of railroads and telegraphs informed him all foreign ministers and foreigners at Pekin were safe and preparing to depart with the China government’s authority.
In Philadelphia on June 26 ex Kentucky governor William Goebel assassination case figure William Taylor travels with Mrs Taylor and four detectives close behind. Two Kentucky officers carry warrants for arrest while two guards protect him. He is said to be immune from arrest until he returns to Indiana.
The National Beer Relief Fund association of New York chaired by Bourke Cochran and secretary treasurer G. W. Van Sieden completed operations and handed net collections to envoys Fischer Wolmarans and Wessels instead of Cape Town or Europe. The envoys sail for Havre on the steamer L Aquitaine on June 28.
London reports the famine persists as Lord Curzon of Kedleston notes rains have fallen in the Deccan and other areas but more showers are needed to allow natives to plow and sow the autumn crop. The famine situation remains unaltered.
The Forman en Party gathered in New York City to map their fall actions against imperialism. Delegates agreed on a unified line of action and outlined campaigns for the coming season.
About 35 anti-imperialists from across the country met at the Fifth Avenue hotel to discuss campaign strategy. They call for a new party vote independently of Republicans and Democrats if the Kansas City Democratic platform on imperialism is not strong, with a convention planned after that meeting to finalize action.
Washington reports say after Root returns, officials will reduce Cuba garrison as elections passed quietly. About half the troops may be brought home in months, with the Fifth Infantry likely first and the Eighth following. Regulars will replace volunteers in the Philippines, with 8,000 to 10,000 sent out in the fall unless China changes plans.
Delegates at the Prohibition national convention express support for John G Wooley of Chicago as the party’s vice presidential candidate this year. He is favored for a straight Prohibition ticket, with momentum noted among attendees here.
The Prohibition leaders consider Wooley the most logical presidential candidate as they focus on a single-issue campaign. Hale Johnson of Newton Illinois and Dr. W Swallow of Pennsylvania have strong support and a brisk contest is anticipated. Vice presidency may hinge on the presidential balloting with regional balance favored.
Police investigate a series of dynamite explosions under St Louis Transit cars and an alleged plan to blow up a river bridge. Authorities suspect some blasts were committed by Transit company employees to boost detective acclaim rather than by strikers.
Atlanta reports confirm 41 fatalities in the Southern railway wreck at Macdonough on the Macon branch. All section hands on the derailed train perished. Nearby, several unidentified black laborers were found along the creek and banks. six bodies were sent to Atlanta for relatives to decide on disposition.
The Treasury Bureau of Statistics publishes May trade figures with imports at 71,643,735 dollars and exports at 111,507,195 dollars. For the 11 months of the fiscal year ending in May, imports total 785,888,722 dollars and exports 1,264,260,007 dollars.
Brigadier General Thomas I. Barry, United States volunteers, will be relieved from duty in Washington and take effect July 5. He will proceed to Manila to serve as chief of staff to the commanding general.
In New York on June 26 the World surveys 35 Democratic national and state committee members. The table lists choices for Bryan’s strongest running mate in doubtful states, with David B. Hill and Rear Admiral Schley among top picks and several others listed with small counts.
Atlanta reporters note that Georgia will send representatives to the national convention in Kansas City. The delegation favors David B. Hill as Bryan's running mate, with Elliott Danforth Amos Cummings and ex-Congressman Shiveley among those backing the ticket.
LivrintRock Ark June 26. In the state convention an effort will seek to instruct for D B Hill of New York for vice president. Chairman Jones of the national committee is a delegate and likely supports an uninstructed delegation on the vice presidential question.
A committee of 100 on India famine relief reports the steamship Quito arrived in Bombay with 200000 bushels of American corn. The cargo comes from thousands of American contributors and will be distributed by an interdenominational committee with transportation provided by the Indian government.
In Duluth on June 3 the late market quote shows cash No 1 hard at 8 No 1 Northern at 87 40 No 2 Northern at 8630 with arrivals No 1 hard at 89 44 No 4 Northern at 37 ½ July at 873 cents and September at 885 4 Flax cash at 1.89 and September at 1.55 October at 4.00 In Minneapolis June 25 WHEAT In Store No 1 Northern June quote se July 881 4 September se On Track No 1 hard white No td Northern 83 1/2 No 2 Northern 723 80
Sioux City stock market reports a dip as live stock prices ease in June trading. Weak demand and broader market softness weigh on cattle and hog values. Local dealers note slower sales and cautious buyers amid unsettled commodity trends.
Eales ranged at 94.806 with Tye Bhover noted. Prices shown include 12.50 4.00 for cows, bullé and mixed herd at 4.00 1.40 for stockers and feeders. Hous market shade lower with price ranges 85.074 5.10. Receipts list cattle 1,800 and hogs 2,900.
At St Paul Union Stock Yards markets opened steady and closed weak. Hogs ranged from 5.07 to 6.12 dollars, cattle prices showed declines with choice butcher cows 4.00 to 4.40 and store cattle 4.50 to 5.00, fat bulls 4.50 to 5.00, calves 4.00 to 4.50, stockers and feeders 4.00 to 4.50. Sheep stockers eased about 2.60, lamb fat 4.75 to 5.00, receipts: cattle 200 calves 50 hogs 1,100.
Cattle market 10c lower with lots from good to prime at 6.00 to 7c, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 4.75, cows and heifers 2.00 to 4.75, Texas fed steers around 4.40 to 5.20. Hogs market 24 to 5c lower with mixed and butchered at 5.65 to 5.35, good to heavy 5.20 to 6.35, light 5.30 to 5.05. Sheep steady around 8.00 to 9.00 for sheep and 4.00 to 6.60 for lambs. Receipts: cattle 21,000, hogs 40,000, sheep 14,000.
Chicago market figures for wheat corn oats and flax with June July August and September quotes. Poultry butter and eggs prices listed for dressed poultry dairy creamery and fresh eggs.
In St Louis on June 36 streetcar service operates with fewer cars, especially on north south lines, as passengers shift to wagons and busses in sympathy with striking workers. Demonstrations ease as patronage rises. both Transit Company and union leaders express satisfaction with the situation.
Canadian Pacific railroad shops in Winnipeg closed from noon Saturday to July 3 affecting about 500 workers. Reports say 6,000 to 8,000 workers may be laid off across Western Canada. Local reaction includes significant indignation at the action.
Sheriff Neal Morrison was wounded and two deputies killed during pursuit of escapees George Casey and McKee near Cloud Chief Oklahoma. In Greer County a separate gunfight followed a card game quarrel leaving Jeff Gilmore killed and escaping with two others.
The Grand Rapids International League Base Ball club has been paid off and disbanded. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow has been relieved from further work in Cuba and has sailed for home. The Bombay government reports 4275 cholera deaths from 17000 cases in the week ending June 16. Internal revenue for the month shows total receipts of 24024 774, compared with May.
At Cleveland the Indians defeated the Buffalo team 7 to 3. Detroit beat Indianapolis 8 to 7. Chicago edged Minneapolis 4 to 8 in a mixed set of results.
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