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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
1
A noisy sale offers fine pattern hats up to five dollars each at a record low price. Lawn fabrics and summer textiles cut roughly in half regular prices. Parasol and corset items heavily discounted. various soaps, spices, and dried fruits featured alongside. War news reports Boer activity in Orange River Colony with casualties and transports noted. experts estimate three to six months to quell the burghers.
Minnesota managers led by General E Corser push Towne for the vice presidential slot in Kansas City as Populist and Silver Republican backers seek cross party agreement. The Democratic national committee may decline involvement citing convention prerogatives amid debates over silver policy.
Reports from Chinese sources say legation members were safe days earlier while authorities claim protection for foreign ministers in Pekin. Dispatches in Shanghai cite an imperial decree stating safety and government safeguards, though a Times Shanghai note questions feasibility of the claim and passported escort details.
The cabinet fails to ratify a proposed agreement between Chinese officials and foreign consuls on protecting foreign interests in southern China. The text is withheld. it is believed to aim to neutralize the Chinese treaty at Nanking and Hong Kong, potentially prompting withdrawal of foreign warships and troops from treaty ports while leaving local authorities to maintain order.
Lord Wolseley asserts in a controversial view that China possesses the capacity to overtake the world, claiming a vast population and strong development. He discusses Chinese reforms, military readiness, and potential for expansion across empires, warning of rapid growth and strategic threats.
Reports from Losoon say the United States battleship Oregon went ashore in a fog off Hoo Kie island in the Miao Tai group about 35 to 50 miles north of Che Foo. A steamer from Indo China Navigation is aiding the vessel as Jardine Mathieson & Co dispatch assistance.
Washington reports Admiral Remey will relieve Admiral Kempff next Sunday and send him to Nagasaki or Che Foo. Officials express frank dissatisfaction with Kempff’s diplomatic skills though he is praised as a skilled sailor and fighter, reflecting a push for improved diplomacy in naval leadership.
London reports a large international force moving toward Pekin suggesting relief is needed at the capital. Some telegrams from the viceroy of Nankin contradict others, leaving safety of the legations uncertain despite the dispatch.
In the house of commons parliamentary secretary William St John Broderick cited British losses with Vice Admiral Sey mour's relief force returning to Tien Tsin June 26. Capt Beyts and 24 men were killed. seven officers and 91 men wounded. Foreign casualties totals were incomplete but around 63 killed and 812 wounded. Legationers reportedly still at Pekin.
A Canton dispatch says Pekin orders Li Hung Chang to remain in the city as unrest grows. Mob threats target him if he leaves while viceroy executions signal harsh measures. Wealthy residents offer 5,000,000 taels to fund municipal guards in Canton.
A June cablegram from Admiral Kempf to the Navy Department reports that foreign ministers remain unaccounted for. The dispatch is dated in Washington and records ongoing diplomatic uncertainty.
Fragmentary report notes a Sam Pera expedition now in Tien Tsin with sick and wounded. Ministers and party are not with them. No news from the group. The department also was advised. Admiral Remey arrived at Hong Kong en route.
The German government anticipates a prolonged China disturbance with naval battalions pledged for service through autumn 1901. The expedition will involve about 2,200 men.
A private telegram from Colombia says the situation at Kingston and Savanilla Jamaica is very grave with fighting ongoing and foreign residents leaving hurriedly.
The British consul at Che Foo wires the foreign office that a Pekin message to the Taotai at Tien Tsin states the foreign legations are still at Pekin.
June 30 dispatch reports Vice Admiral Alexeief will assume command of the allied forces in the North, strengthening joint leadership amid ongoing operations.
General MacArthur reports Second Lieutenant Paul Draper of the Twenty second Infantry drowned on June 28 while working on a ferry near San Antonio Nueva Ecija Lauzon Philippines. Draper, born July 24 1876 at Valley View Iowa, served with the Sixteenth Infantry from 1897 to 1899 and was serving in the Philippine islands at the time of appointment as second lieutenant.
The Keenora arrives at Rat Portage with about 100 women and children fleeing Rainy River area amid reports of 8 000 Indians forming two hostile bands. Koochiching residents seek refuge across the river at Fort Francis Ontario and settlers urgently request arms and ammunition as Rainy River unrest intensifies.
At Hope North Dakota this week two men died after drinking a whisky substitute. The victims, McCarthy and his friend, sought alcohol during a meeting of racing horse handlers and consumed a leg wash preparation with high alcohol content. McCarthy died in a box car. his companion later died in a shed near the race track.
Archbishop Ireland arrived in Paris to deliver the July 4 oration at the Lafayette statue unveiling. He was welcomed at the railway station by officials of the papal nuncio and friends. A La Journal article taunts his British sympathies and cites a June 8 speech.
Manila opens the Non-Sectarian College of Primary and Secondary Education with Judge Taft, president of the civil commission, in attendance.
A blaze at the Best Manufacturing machine shop in Pittsburgh collapses walls, killing one fireman and injuring eleven as the four story plant, covering 100 feet by 100, burns within half an hour. Firefighters on a escape are crushed by falling brick and timber. Property losses near 400000.
In New York at the Broad Street Athletic Club Jimmy Handler of Newark secured a decision on a foul in the 14th round of a scheduled 26 round fight with Mysterious Billy Smith of New York. The bout took place as part of a sabato program.
Webster Davis former assistant secretary of the interior and Boer supporter said in Kansas City he will do all he can to push a platform sympathetic to the Boers. He stated he will persist despite personal or political opposition and recalled his failed efforts in Philadelphia.
In Kansas City on June 80 the Silver Republicans outline their program as Chairman Towne arrives. Senator Teller of Colorado is expected as temporary chairman and L W Brown of Ohio as permanent chair. Bryan may be nominated for president the same day as the Democrats. Towne could be vice president if the Democrats choose another candidate.
Congressman William Sulzer of New York and Fred Feigl arrived in Lincoln and met privately with William Jennings Bryan at Bryan's home. Sulzer said he is not seeking the vice presidency but will not let personal ambitions hinder the shared cause.
Kansas City June 30 Democratic delegates face a clash over whether to insert a specific 16 to 1 silver declaration or simply reaffirm the Chicago platform. Supporters warn trimming is unacceptable, while Silver faction argues reaffirmation could push them from Chicago’s stance. Also noted is Insurance Commissioner O Shaughnessy’s report showing 36 authorized foreign fire insurers in Minnesota all lost underwriting money last year.
Thomas Maloney, chairman of the Washington delegation, acts as custodian of James Hamilton Lewis's vice presidential candidacy. He reports Oregon and Idaho favor Lewis and expects six more votes from Alaska.
Representatives of 90 percent of the crucible and tool steel makers in the country have met to unite into a single concern. The Crucible Steel Company of America will be chartered in New Jersey and capitalized at 50 million dollars, with the merger to take effect within 30 days barring unforeseen events.
Detroit street railway firms must pay taxes on the higher city assessment for the year. The board set the assessment at 10,247,000 compared with 2,600,000 last year, and the county court ruled all franchises taxable as personal property.
Telegraphic items note a Cass Lake Minnesota fire that caused about 80 000 in damage. The Alki arrived from Skagway carrying 60 passengers and 250 000 in dust from Dawson. Benjamin Hill Snell 44 a former pension office clerk was hanged in Washington Friday for the murder of 13 year old Lizzie Wiesenberg er in a case of infatuation.
Information sought on Tay lor believed to have assisted Colombia in seeking a safe place to act as receiver of property stolen from W. Nepley, late fiscal. Havana location noted with June timeframe.
The national committee will propose a temporary chairman to preside at the convention with decisions on the permanent chairmanship to follow. Names suggested include Milwaukee Mayor D S Rose and Colorado Governor Charles QC Thomas for temporary role, with Tennessee Representative James B Richardson favored for permanent chair. Richardson served as permanent chair during part of the 1896 Chicago convention.
South Carolina senator Tillman, leading his state delegation at the Kansas City convention, says he favors Charlie Towne for second on the ticket. He notes Towne if Hill becomes a strong candidate, and argues the party should be frank and avoid a ticket with opposing principles to Bryan.
J L Woods Merrill secretary treasurer of the United States Monetary league cites a June 13 letter from William Jennings Bryan. Bryan denies press reports claiming he would abandon the silver question or reverse Chicago convention positions. He stresses that such reports are incorrect.
A Minnesota summary notes no profit for a local insurer last year. The report highlights fire risk concerns impacting operations and suggests tighter controls may be needed for stability.
A St Paul report cites reliable sources predicting very low wheat output across North and South Dakota and Manitoba. Estimates place Dakota at 20 million, Minnesota 15 million, North Dakota favored areas 10 million, totaling about 45 million bushels, well below last year’s 140 million. Ex Senator Washburn estimates 60 million across the three states. Manitoba expects one half to three quarters of average yield.
St Paul brokers James Doran & Co. have failed for an estimated 300000 to 400000. The firm, like many Northwestern operators, believed wheat would rise after a brief dip but faced a sharp rally that proved too much for their position.
Scores from Kansas City and other venues show Chicago defeating Kansas City 5 to 1 and Detroit routing Buffalo 19 to 4. Milwaukee beat Minneapolis 9 to 0, with Indianapolis, Cleveland, and other clubs noted in league standings and club percentages across the National League.
Duluth June 29 wheat cash No 1 darks and No 8 mixed offers. No 1 hard and No 1 northern prices quoted. July and September wheat futures noted. Lax prices listed for cash and futures with September and October figures.
An unclear OCR fragment from Minneapolis mentions June and July dates, various wheat shelf items, and numeric codes. The text is garbled with references to No 1 Northern and unrelated numbers, yielding an unreadable catalog-style snippet.
CATTLE market steady with stockers dull and prices 60 to 75 cents lower than last week. Beeves 1.80 to 5.10, cows and bulls 2.25 to 4.00, stockers 3.60 to 4.25, calves 4.80 to. HOGS up about one cent per pound with prices 4.95 to 5.05. Receipts: cattle 100, hogs 4800.
Hogs market opened weak with prices around 4.00 to 4.10. Cattle market steady with steer prices from 3.75 to 6.85 for butcher stock and 3.96 to 4.75 for fat bulls. Sheep market dull with sheep at 3.25 to 3.50 and lambs at 4.25 to 4.75.
Cattle market steady to strong with a drop of about 10 cents. Sales ranged 5.20 to 5.80 for good to prime steers, 4.00 to 5.10 for poor to medium, 4.50 to 4.70 for stockers and feeders, 4.28 to 4.80 for cows and heifers, 4.40 to 5.20 for Texas fed steers. Hogs market about 1% lower with sales 5.10 to 5.97 for dressed and butchered hogs, good to choice heavy. rough heavy around 5.05 to 3.80 for light, batch around 5.20 to 5.24.
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