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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text mentions Freekly Capital Mitchell with shorthand and printing company reference. No clear event or outcome available.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruling in favor of the express company is reversed by federal justices. The decision stems from American Express vs. Attorney General Maynard, with Justice White authoring the opinion. The case arose from a Michigan high court ruling adverse to express firms on war tax of packages. D'Arcos declines Manila celebration invite, citing insult. Mayor Harrison apologizes for the misstep.
Sergeant Robert Douglass of the Eleventh Separate Company, Mt. Vernon, was shot dead at Croton Landing during a dam strike night. The assassin remains unknown as guards sweep the hilltop near Little Italy where strikers drilled. The camp spreads panic and authorities search for a suspect.
Twelve mills of the American Steel and Wire Company halt work nationwide. In Joliet Illinois three of four local plants suspend fully affecting over four thousand workers. Anderson Indiana mill closure affects six hundred workers. New York offices confirm twelve mills shut down due to reduced demand from building trades strikes.
A Ladysmith dispatch states native scouts report Boers in the Elindslaagte district beyond Biggarsberg and have blown up three collieries near Wessel's Nek destroying engine houses and plants.
A Wichita report describes a Sunday evening storm near Winfield between Winfield and Newton and west of Clearwater that neared tornado strength. Two deaths and multiple injuries are cited from overturned homes, with additional damage reported at Putnam and off the Englewood Santa Fe line. The area spans about ten counties following the Arkansas River.
Millionaire tire maker Rufus Wright dies from a Saturday gunshot wound sustained during a struggle for a revolver at the Leland Hotel. Police expect the coroner's inquiry to close the sensational case with Wright’s statement that the shooting was accidental, clearing Mrs. Lottridge of responsibility. Morgans recount their father-in-law was involved in helping a friend entangled with the woman when he was wounded.
Rumors in Moscow claim on Russian Easter Sunday the czar will issue a manifesto threatening an ultimatum to Great Britain to end the Boer War with peace terms or face occupation of Cabul and Herat. Reports tie this to summer maneuvers in central provinces possibly involving up to 800,000 troops with Emperor William expected.
Exposition opened in Paris with a lavish ceremony in the Salles des Fetes on the first, led by President Loubet. Amid splendor and chaos, 14 000 guests arrived as uniforms, Gobelins, and a grand staircase impressed, before Loubet moved to the boat after Millerand’s address.
The House discussed a joint resolution on electing U S senators by direct vote. The minority urged direct election by state, while the majority allowed either method. The substitute passed 185 to 80. adoption vote was 240 to 15 with listed opposing members. Open to settlement Colville reservation includes 1,509,000 acres at $1.50 per acre under homestead laws. A Southern freight wreck near Huntsville kills two trainmen. engineer and fireman among the dead. five injured.
Consul Hay declares reports that Captain Reichmann, a US military attache, fought near Samas Post are false. He notes Reichmann was likely mistaken for American Lieutenant Loosberg of the Free State artillery, who fought actively. Reichmann attended wounded Dutch troops. Local reports also mention a shooting incident in Indianapolis, a resignation rumor about Perry Heath, a fatal stove accident in Columbus, a murder near Kokomo, an honor for Joseph Choate, and Kansas City keeping the Democratic national convention in July.
New York reports Jim Jeffries and Kid McCoy agreed to a twenty five round match on July 30 for the largest purse yet. Charley White will referee the bout at the club staging the event.
Market quotations list prices for cattle hogs and sheep across Sioux City Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and other markets. The data cover wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and clover seed with bid ranges and quality descriptors.
Sioux Falls works to entertain delegates and visitors for the Populist national convention next month. The city seeks railroads’ aid though Burlington is the only line offering definite support. A 806 by 162 foot tent with 10 000 seating capacity will host sessions and sightseers. An information bureau will register and classify rooms for convention week.
The Western South Dakota Stock Growers Association reports rising stock prices and strong member participation with inspectors and riders across Sioux City Chicago South Omaha Pierre and Indian agencies. A Lesterville fire destroyed elevators and wagons with insured losses and a robbery case tied to Garretson saloon thieves is pursued by authorities. Quarterly tax collections total 292904 with 182500 to the general fund. A Western railroad extension project near Bowdie is set to begin with 300 workers and aim for August completion.
A meeting in Sioux Falls organized a permanent baseball association after last year’s strong amateur team in the northwest. Nearly $1,000 has been secured for team support and expected to grow, ensuring good baseball games this season. Joan Schroder, an elderly Douglas County resident and veteran, was killed by an enraged bull.
State Treasurer Schamber has called for 228400 dollars of outstanding state warrants, clearing the books with cash payment though funds on hand are limited and warrants will need reissue soon. At the land board meeting Gov. Lee opposed the attorney general's view on Fort Sisseton parade grounds, and a resolution was adopted to seek a supreme court opinion on leasing beyond his term. The effort aims to secure a custodian for repairs and early settlement. Prof. Shaw, M K Greeley, and Prof. Saunders visited the Highmore government experiment station, praising its grasses program for fodder suited to extremely dry climates.
Arthur Richards of Whitewood a prominent Black Hills rancher and horse breeder died after falling from a freight car in Sioux City. He toppled onto the rail, head crushed, and died after four hours of unconsciousness. Funeral arrangements set with remains sent to Deadwood.
The Bank of Chamberlain assistant cashier Gert Mart has been missing for two weeks from his home. Neighbors and acquaintances recall him as a quiet, trusted man and express concern over his unexplained disappearance. Dakota man ends his life. John Brown of Butler Day County died by self inflicted shooting amid despondency from ill health.
The U S House concurred in Senate amendments on the Porto Rico tariff by a 161 to 153 vote with eleven members present not voting. Nine Republicans crossed party lines, affecting the majority, while debate was limited to four hours. Leaders, including Payne, spoke for the bill as opponents cited party defections.
General Louis Botha succeeds the late General Joubert as commander of the Boer army. Described as the ablest Boer general, Botha gained fame at Swartkop and Spion Kop during Buller’s Tugela crossing and near Ladysmith, praised for his cunning and leadership.
The report highlights Boer commanders including Commandant Olivier and Tom Kelly leading large forces, with tactics praised as masterful. It also notes allied officers from France, Russia, and Germany, and cites contemporaneous global items such as a Dublin unity convention, US mineral output nearing a billion dollars, and a Greek warship voyage.
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