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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1901
Page
1
With one of the greatest week's values we have ever offered commencing Wednesday Nov 13 we open a sale long to be remembered by the purchasing public The time of year is now at hand when everyone is thinking of something for Xmas We are going to add a few of these good things.
A fine assortment of new flannel shirt waists arrived this week and will be sold at a 25 percent discount. The sale highlights the current inventory and offers shoppers substantial savings on this line.
An unconfirmed Cal l story from Skagway dated Nov 6 describes a vast plan by Alaska miners to seize control of the Northwest Territory government, establish a republic with Dawson as capital, and arm 5000 men. Arms caches and strategic points are alleged, with a midnight Skagway conference among officials and military officers cited as part of the rumor.
Viruvcat Tel Oost aided the rumors of a conspiracy. Captain Corrigan traveled by train across the border the next morning. United States Marshal Shoupe is set to sail on the first steamer to Seattle to confer by telegraph with Washington authorities.
No credence is given here to the story of a conspiracy to overturn the Canadian government in Alaska. United States Marshal Shoupe, said to have come to communicate with the U S government, reportedly came to bribe U S prisoners at McNeill Island and returned Saturday.
Washington November 18 Senator Cullom of Illinois will head the foreign relations committee succeeding the late Senator Davis. He states there was no rivalry with Senator Lodge, and confirms his intention to take the post after Frye declined the honor. Cullom will resign the chairmanship of the interstate commerce committee.
Biiefield Virginia November 18. Up to now nine miners dead in Pocahontas mine fire with two or three unaccounted. No body recovery for hours as fire persists and ventilation pipes are needed. Local hardware firms supplying hose and pipe and trains rushed to scene to assist. Officials vow to persevere, expecting possible flood difficult in dry mine. relief teams from other mines aiding recovery efforts.
In Sofia on November 12 the brigands who abducted American missionary Ellen Stone and Mme Teilka have not answered US agent Dickinson’s latest terms. Delays stem from multiple band leaders disagreeing, delaying a headway on a fixed ransom sum deemed essential to secure Stone’s release. Each day’s postponement riskier for her life amid growing urgency.
West Superior Wisconsin November 18. The body of G A Larkin arrives for an inquest after an accidental deer hunting incident. Larkin was shot by his friend William Kirk when both spotted a deer. In a dying statement Larkin wrote Kirk did not kill me in the.
Larkin and Kirk were longtime acquaintances described as friends in the report, noting their longstanding connection as events unfolded minutes apart.
A Brussels report describes a Dutch fishing boat from Ymuiden approaching a British smack near the North Sea lightship off Westflin and attack the crew, shouting long live the Boers. Thirteen Dutch sailors boarded, wounded several Britons, and allegedly locked their captain in his cabin before the craft fled to Ostend where a British consul was informed.
Cleveland notices a committee of 100 citizens proposes using an $8,000 surplus from the recent Grand Army encampment to erect a heroic bronze statue of McKinley in the public square. Endorsement from most encampment leaders supports the memorial becoming a reality.
Dublin reports renewed disturbances in Galway amid the campaign between Horace Plunkett and Colonel Arthur Lynch. A man was stabbed and is feared fatally injured, marking a violent turn in the contest linked to Boer War veterans.
Reports from Beyrout Scutari and Albania indicate violent clashes between Christians and Mussulmans with significant bloodshed. Muslim troops in Albania have resigned amid mounting tensions following the violence and controversial publications.
A judge criticizes vendors who rely on talk to sell goods and quote prices that harm them. He urges more effort on better pricing and less idle chatter, arguing that talk has little weight with discerning buyers. The remark targets sellers at Bes Hives and their quoted prices.
An old newspaper ad lists unbleached muslin rolls at 19 cents per yard, 50 pieces of finch ribbon sold at 10 cents per yard, bordered handkerchiefs from 1 cent, two gross sterling and gold plated novelties for 9 cents each, and 2 for 10 cents velvet ribbons. It promotes floor oil cloth by the square yard and Big Four toilet soap at 25 cents per box, with a last week notice for a tin ware sale offering a 25 percent discount.
Chicago labor leaders announce a wage earners party to run municipal and state candidates. The Chicago Federation of Labor plans a December meeting to solidify a party organization and platform focused on enforcing union laborer claims.
The piece questions the idea of price makers and suggests a group calling themselves price brewers. It emphasizes sticking to a motto that they not only meet but beat competition. The language is informal and circular about pricing beliefs.
Two deputy U S marshals were killed and a third wounded while guarding a prisoner during a bank robbery attempt near Albert City. The suspect Will Mathis fled, his house burned, and two burned bodies were found later identified as the marshals. A large Oxford posse pursued Mathis as authorities vowed to capture him.
The listing details bleached linen and damask yardages with per yard and per piece prices. It notes 52 inch bleached damask at various rates, pure linen at 65c quality per yard, and napkin sets with matching centerpieces, plus additional bleached linens priced up to L.75 per yard.
Unbleached damask fabrics priced per yard and by width. 50 in and 72 in options shown with varying quality levels and prices 69c to 1.00 per yd. Additional sizes 25 36 42 in offered at 50e 72 in 69c and other prices.
A newspaper item lists a large assortment of towels for this week. Heavy huck towels 18x4d2 priced at 19 cents per lot, 16x32 towels with borders 3 for 25 cents, extra large Turkish towels unbleached 2 for 26 cents, and Turkish towels at 12 cents each.
Remnants of dress goods flannels linings prints fleece lined goods and other items have accumulated from our regular stock and will be sold this week regardless of value Some will be sold at half price some at four fifths off regular prices Look over our remnant counters this week.
The Bank of Greenville was robbed as vault and safe blown open. Robbers fled east with hostages, a farmer driven, then overtaken by Laurens posse. Sundland died from peritonitis after gunfire. Constable Lodine critical. Robber killed. another died. names Jack Johns and Louis Brooks alleged by captives.
Berlin reports show American influence rising in finance and iron trade. Northern Pacific stock redemption and American demand push New York quotes upward, with German papers warning of growing competition and possible U S product entry into Germany. Berlin press notes US markets drive European pricing and import prospects.
Webster Street, chief justice of the territorial court in Phoenix, has traveled to Washington to answer bribery accusations tied to a King of Arizona Mining Co. decision. The complaint alleges a bribe of 5 000 to 7 000 dollars. He was promised an investigation by Attorney General Knox and awaits a November 21 review.
In Madisonville Kentucky on November 18 a clash at Providence Coal Co mine left James H Smith dead and George Crouch fatally wounded, with guards John West Hut Dawson and Nathan Bush wounded. About 75 to 80 attackers fired on non union workers from a hillside, targeting the engine house tipple and stables as troops arrived to quell the fighting.
A severe northwest gale along the Newfoundland coast has caused heavy shipping losses and many deaths. The Norwegian steamer Ella, 901 tons, chartered to Black Diamond Line, reportedly foundered near Belle Isle while en route from Montreal to St Johns with a crew of about 20.
Colon Colombia Nov 18 The gunboat General Pinzon arrived from Savanilla with 1000 troops reinforcing forces on the isthmus. The deployment signals government resolve and strengthens belief that General Carlos Alban, military commander, will pursue a termination of the current deadlock.
In Peking an edict honors Li Hung Chang and orders a memorial arch near his birthplace. The edict directs the marquis rank to descend through 25 generations to the eldest son of the late statesman and confers high rank and dignities on his other sons, grandsons, and their offices.
Former Queen Liliuokalani arrives in San Francisco to seek health and to consult federal authorities about Hawaii crown lands seized after the revolution. The overthrown monarchy lost crown revenues estimated at 100000 dollars annually and no reimbursement has been made.
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