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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1899
Page
12
Reports state Chinese rebels captured Capt. Francis Henry May, Hong Kong police superintendent, as placards incite locals to oppose British officers in the Kew-Loon Hinterland. Welsh fusiliers and a torpedo boat destroyer moved toward Canton to protect British interests. Hong Kong regiment ordered to Canton.
A Liverpool Irishman named Walsh, living in the eastern United States, is reported as a second traitor to the U S arms and flag in Manila. He had worked as a cook in several regiments and fought against the Filipinos though not enlisted. Lured by a woman, he followed her to the Filipino camp and was given a captain's commission. Walsh was found wounded near Paea and died en route to hospital expressing deep repentance for his betrayal.
The Iowa crew in port presented Captain Robley D. Evans, who commanded the ship in Cuban waters during the Spanish American War, with a sword and letter. The blade bears inscriptions praising Evans and recalling his refusal to accept a Spanish captain’s sword after the Santiago battle.
Chicago police captured CHidace D O Quinlan known as Charles Fast who confessed to earning a small fortune by passing worthless checks. Wanted in New York St Louis Detroit Cincinnati and other cities his victims included hotelkeepers and bankers. He says wealthy Ohio parents are unaware of his troubles and he relies on relatives to bail him out.
Five men died in three separate incidents spanning Joplin Jovian Missouri and Topeka. WILLIAM MINCILE MARION NEIGHBARGEL and WALTER BUNN died in a sewer collapse while DAN CARMINE perished after being knocked down a 120 foot shaft at Old Shoe mine. JOHN SMITH, a miner, was killed by a falling boulder at Missouri Lead and Zinc Company. Passengers aboard the steamer City of Topeka were rescued near Wrangle Narrows after running ashore near Juneau.
Fifteen prominent Lake City residents will be tried in the United States Circuit Court this week for the lynching of Postmaster Fraser B. Baker, a Black man, along with the death of his infant and the burning of the Lake City post office. The federal case marks the first time the government has pursued a lynching trial in the South.
Ilavana reports Gen Brooke plans sweeping reforms to Cuban judicial system. He aims to end incommunicado detentions, revise procedures, replace court personnel, and curb clerks who alter testimony for bribes. The piece argues bribery and fraud dominate both criminal and civil courts, enabling purchase of justice.
A new regi mental electro motor tricycle with a Maxim gun is being tested by the Twenty six Regiment in Middlesex. The gun, carriage and crew weigh about 140 pounds and move with eight bicycle attendants. The system allows instant unlimbering and rapid redeployment. If motor failure occurs, four bicycles can be coupled to the gun carriage for continued mobility.
Former Vermont residents launch a drive to erect a memorial to Admiral Dewey at Montpelier State House entrance. Notables Levi P. Morton, John M. Thurston, and Joseph W. Babcock join Vermonters in supporting the statue opposite Ethan Allen’s figure near the State House porch.
Circuit Court reverses State Supervisor Kinney and rules that requiring the Democratic State ticket to be printed on the Australian ballot is directory rather than mandatory. The board of elections had refused to place an uncertified ticket on the ballot fifteen days before election day.
Wheeling West Virginia and nearby towns face a general street railway strike as conductors and motormen demand higher wages and the company refuses. All lines within the same system serving Wheeling Bridgeport Martins Ferry and Bellaire are affected.
Bradstreet's notes a quieter tone across several lines of business this week due to continued unfavorable weather nationwide. Demand remains robust in fall orders, Western markets show eased demand, and retail distribution is hindered by bad roads. Wheat shipments reach 8,988,288 bushels, with mixed signs in dry goods yet improved woolen outlook and softened woolen trade quotations in Boston.
Cuban Assembly delegates Villalon and Hevia met with Secretary Hay at the State Department and outlined assembly resolutions. Hay pledged the US would not raise the aid above the $8,000,000 already sent, and the President concurred no further action would be taken on funding Cuban troops.
Parkville Missouri dispatch reports southbound Burlington passenger train No 20 derailed three and a half miles north of Parkville. Seven hurt seriously some with minor bruises as cars toppled down a twenty foot embankment. Fire in a coach, telegraph poles down, mail and baggage cars overturned, diner upright. cause believed to be spreading rails.
A consolidated market report lists price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with commodities such as wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and pork. Notable figures include Chicago cattle 3.00 to 6.00 and hogs 3.00 to 4.00, New York wheat No 2 red 84 to 85 cents, and Milwaukee pork mess 8.75 to 9.25 dollars.
News from Missouri River towns reports growing apprehension about the spring ice breakup. Upper river ice measures eight inches while Sioux City area harbors eighteen to twenty five inches. Pierre notes a two foot rise from melting snow. Residents fear ice gorges could trigger floods as upper river ice moves downstream.
South Dakota businessmen back a plan to drill an experimental well near Hermosa to 1200 feet, hoping artesian water will revive dry lands from Hermosa Creek to the Cheyenne River. Wells also being sunk at Belle Fourche and Edgemont as government plans a large Fort Meade well.
A fire at Fort Meade started in the bakery a few days ago and threatened the entire barracks. The Sturgis fire department was called and fought the blaze until extinguished. The bakery was destroyed and one barracks section for the troops was badly damaged.
A new council of the Order of Ancient swamids has been organized at DeSmet, with about twenty five members joining the lodge. The group aims to promote fraternal activities and mutual aid within the community.
Gen Otis forwards to Adjt Gen Corbin a casualty list for South Dakota troops on March 28. Killed: Jonas H Lien Sioux Falls Frank Adams Watertown Sidney Morriti Son DeSmet James Nelson D D Private Matthew Ryan Private Harry Keogh Private Lewis Chase Private Peter Ryan Frank A Shrade. Wounded: Paul McClennand Serg Sid Cordella George Amoor Ray Washburn Isaac Johnson Ernest Madden Arthur Northup Frank Wheeler John Staube William Pankey Warren Grosser Benjamin Strodle Tierney Guy Squire Alexander Hardy William Amos Homer Stockmeyer Will May Ray Nichols Alison Myers Fred Brunger Matt Schnebel Charles Jackson Charles Preacher David Elmes.
Reports from the county superintendents and teachers after the Yankton gathering describe a profitable session with strong turnout. State Superintendent Collins hails the event as a success, with four more meetings scheduled in Watertown, Sioux Falls, Redfield, and Mitchell in April.
Kasturi has returned to Pierre reporting strong demand and good prices for school lands in northeastern counties. Average selling price around 15 dollars per acre in that area, with southeastern counties expected to push the yearly average to about 13 dollars per acre. The sale is driven by neighboring landowners enlarging holdings.
Dr Joseph M Morris aged 1 years married Mrs Christina Kimphrey aged 76 at Slighmore. They are prominent local residents with the bride in the county since 1882 and the groom for several years. Indicates healthy growth in Armour with no vacant rooms or stores.
Iowa’s railroads plan a record year with 1000 miles of new track under way. Northwestern, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and St. Louis, Illinois Central and Wabash all expanding or linking lines across the state. Projects include double tracking, new depots, and connections to Des Moines, Mason City, and Omaha, signaling a major push to open up territory and boost state leadership in railway mileage. Local items note new schools, a pearl button factory, damaged bridges, and other civic updates.
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