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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1901
Page
1
One of the greatest week’s values is offered starting Wednesday November 13 as the store opens a memorable sale for holiday shoppers. The season is upon us and several good items will be added for Christmas purchases.
Lot one features over 500 yards of silk in a wide color range priced 50 to 65 cents per yard this county wide sale lasts only today Lot two offers a finer selection at about 1.00 per yard with a 35 to 73 cent range per yard for this sale emphasis on quality and variety for dressmaking and trimming needs.
Vintage street hats for ladies and children offered at half price. Silk and velvet hoods fur lined available. Items range from 0.13 to 6.00 with discounts suggesting figures like 1.00 goods 50e and 1.50 to 2.50 in sale pricing. Limited stock for this event.
From 9 to 11 on Friday you may choose any trimmed hat in stock at one half price. Hats priced at five dollars will be reduced to two fifty during this sale.
The ad claims the largest city selection of these goods with price comparisons. It cites several rug prices such as 36x75 inch regular at 10.00, French Wilton at 6.37, a 4.50 item for 3.19, 6.50 for 4.37, and the riquette rug advertised at 225 and 2.50 1.53, highlighting bargains and limited space for all items.
Advertises curtain sale with new designs and over 50 pairs to choose from. Regular prices range from 1.50 to 10.00, with a one day offer of 25 percent off. Includes mention of latest colorings and Monday only timing.
A local shop promotes 25 percent off on its new line of flannel shirt waists. An assortment arrived this week and will be sold at the discount, inviting shoppers to browse the selection.
During the week readers will discover wonderful bargains in dress goods tailor suits and many other items. The notice notes limited space prevents enumerating all prices and styles but promises strong value at local shops.
Industrial Commission review cites agricultural depression due to Western land openings and cheap freight rates. It highlights farmers conservatism and slow adjustment to changing markets, noting reliance on familiar crops and poor business planning as key factors alongside cotton price declines and labor issues in the South.
Governor General Wood and Mrs Wood with Col lector Bliss Captain Slocum Major Kean and several ladies arrived by government yacht Kanawha. He praised the city’s improvements and inspected Morro barracks before remaining several days to review military posts and public works.
Washington Nov 13 Brigadier General Henry C Merriam placed on the retired list for age His current command the department of the Colorado to be led temporarily by Brigadier General J C Bates and Major General Arthur MacArthur expected to take over by Jan 1 after relief from the board of brevets Merriam ranked next to Wade among brigadier generals in the army His Civil War service began as Captain of the Twentieth Maine in 1862 later major general of volunteers and he led troops during the Coeur d Alene labor riots whose conduct was later approved by a congressional committee
From Hankow the Times correspondent reports the Yanitse valley peaceful and court likely to return to Peking. Arms and ammunition production surges. Hankow arsenal employs 2,000 workers and Shanghai 2,500 with 40,000 gun stocks imported and 15,000 Mausers ready for distribution. European firms negotiating large rifle contracts. Railway Hankow to Canton not yet begun. Sheng the robber requests assurance that American granted concession remains free of Belgian control.
The Chicago Tribune reports that stockholders will elect 11 directors to Burlington. Hill and Harriman interests have agreed on the slate. three members will represent Harriman, one Rockefeller, one Vanderbilt, and the rest Hill. Darius Miller is slated for election, with no immediate management change expected.
Wean FICO PTESTGCCUL to tie and Vacancy named traffic director of Hill roads with headquarters in Chicago. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad, Missouri lines of Burlington, and Burlington and Missouri River lines in Nebraska will be leased to CB&Q, which will operate all Burlington routes.
Partial Birmingham returns show the new constitution trailing by about 30 000 votes overall. White counties favor ratification by a small margin while black belt counties lag in reports, potentially raising the tally toward 32 000. Opponent General C M Shelly predicts a 20000 vote majority against ratification based on North Alabama results.
New York reports on November 13 confirm Panama City remains under loyal control. Lt. C. Hunt, Panama Railroad Steamship line agent, says conditions were quiet when he left on November 6. Rebels did not threaten American property, General Alban commands 1500 well armed troops, and ships Iowa and Machias are positioned to protect foreign interests. London reports an American syndicate purchased 10000 Hamburg stock shares via a Vienna bank, aiming to push terms at the next meeting, signaling heightened concern over American influence on German shipping.
United States District Attorney Rosier has presented to the federal grand jury the cases of the alleged Montana train robber Harry Longbaugh and his companion Laura Bullion. He seeks indictments for forging signatures on banknotes and possessing stolen bank notes.
The Bee Hive urges shoppers to buy now, toutting low prices on unbleached muslin Angora and swans down per yard, ribbon lots, handkerchiefs, carpet per yard, pins and trimming braids, solid silver bracelets, novelty items, hat pins, velvet ribbons, floor cloth, and a last week on tin ware with a 25 percent discount. Early buyers can secure best choices.
London, Nov 13. The colonial office, aiming to curb American influence in the West Indies, plans educational schemes to promote loyalty to the British Crown. Secretary Chamberlain backs steamship lines and prescribes technical curricula, lectures, and agricultural classes in Leeward islands to develop resources and bind colonies more closely to Britain.
Cape Town reports J W Smart states that of 124 locomotives funded in two years 26 ordered from British firms 88 from American with 24 awaiting contracts. Cape government offered up to £100 premium per month per locomotive to meet delivery times. Four April 1900 Netherlands engines were delivered in May.
A local retailer promises best goods at the lowest possible selling prices. The motto Not how Cheap but How Good guides values for this week’s shoppers with emphasis on good quality at bargains.
Berlin reports renewed talks of a divorce between the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Hesse citing long standing incompatibility. Both are Victoria's grandchildren. the pair wed Coburg in 1894. The grand duke noted as sullen and querulous, the grand duchess as high spirited, with earlier estrangements observed.
In a telegram to the Kharkoff mining congress, Finance Minister M. de Witte notes rising imports of iron, steel, machinery, and coal despite domestic complaints of market lack. He asks how home producers can suffer from low demand amid substantial imports and seeks explanation from the congress.
Parsons West Virginia November 13 Fire at Thomas destroyed 62 buildings leaving over 100 families homeless. The blast damaged the post office and many stores plus 30 houses owned by the Davis Coal company. Loss put at 150000 to 200000 dollars. One life reported. High winds hindered firefighting. destruction occurred in three hours. The blaze started from a lamp explosion.
The Vossische Zeitung cites Essen sources noting Rhine and Westphalian coal and iron producers fear rising US exports to Europe. A leading manufacturer predicts the United States will supply all Mediterranean markets within 10 to 15 years, even if tariffs are used. Separately, a terrible gale on the Great Lakes leaves the Porter Chamberlain and H. J. Webb aground near Dortch Island, though crews are safe and ships suffer damage.
Detroit November 13. Captain Keller of the Buffalo schooner Sweetheart arrived in Detroit and learned his vessel had been reported adrift and foundering from Alpena. He stated the vessel had run aground at Tobermoray Point but was never in danger at any time.
Centerville Iowa on November 14 reports Louis Bail les killed his sister Kessie by slashing her throat and then cut his own throat in a failed suicide attempt. He is believed to be insane.
A short note from price makers asserting their role in setting prices and promising to not only meet but beat competition, emphasizing their motto and approach to pricing strategies.
In spite of gales and rain King Edward and the Prince of Wales with a distinguished party spent the day hunting pheasants in Windsor Park. His majesty appeared in excellent health and seemed to enjoy the sport with a good bag.
London reporting Lady Catherine Jane Carew grandmother of the present Baron Carew died at Woodston Waterford aged 104. She attended the Brussels ball on the eve of the battle of Waterloo and was a noted beauty at the court of Louis Philippe.
In Omaha a railroad crossing clash between Burlington and Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha railroads led to police guard duty at Eighth and Harney. Both sides moved cars onto the crossing sparking street conflict as city officials weigh action and the mayor contemplates removing tracks by force if needed.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road started a 10 hour schedule between Chicago and St Paul with a sleeper arrangement. The move cuts Chicago to St Paul time from 13 hours 20 minutes to 10 hours and St Paul to Chicago to 12 hours 5 minutes. St Paul officers cited a prior notice that the time agreement between the cities was no longer binding and expect other St Paul lines to follow suit.
The Daily News reports Lord Roberts favors rifles for cavalry and infantry. A small arms committee approves a 5 inch shorter barrel, increased twist, and a 10 cart ridge elip action for the Lee Enfield. An experimental issue of 1,000 rifles will be issued soon.
Jefferson City Mo Nov 13 Alice Nessenbauer who faced death for murdering her husband in 1900 has been saved from the gallows by a supreme court decision finding no ground for conviction. She was convicted of poisoning her husband in July 1900 after the deaths of two children and suspicions about life insurance and a postmortem finding. The case followed her through trial and imprisonment as she remained with her baby.
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