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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1898

Page

6

Weekly Capital PunisHER at MITCHELL print shop

A short item notes a weekly capital punishment themed printing effort at a Mitchell South Dakota workshop associated with S D beh Printing 00 PunisHER.

Feud Bloodbath in Lonoke as Boole Family Perishes

Violence erupts in Lonoke Arkansas as the Boole family is nearly wiped out in a long standing feud with the Eagles. W. K. Boole and two sons are killed, while the Eagles suffer no injuries. Authorities fear further bloodshed as tensions rise between the rival families.

Boole Lonoke Eagles Booles W. K. Boole Winent Will Charlie Boole Pangherty Ohers

Desperate Fight in Idaho City Jail Ends in Death Struggle

In Idaho City H C St Clair condemned for murder stabbed and shot by Deputy Sheriff Quillen during a jail escape attempt. St Clair broke bars, encountered Quillen, battled for a pistol, then was knifed as the deputy gained control. Surgeons attended the wounded man though his condition was dire.

Idaho Wiss Cry H. C. St. Clair Quillen Idaho City Vell Ile V Jail Priser Ned Meuillen St. Clair McQuillen Len

Cutting the Cable in Wartime Debates

A Washington report questions the claim of cutting the cable between Cuba and Key West by the Mangrove ten miles from Havana. Officials note doubts about accuracy, and say tapping cables for strategic gain has been common. The U S debate cites treaties binding signatories to avoid cable interference in war, though many agreements are viewed as suspendable if they favor a combatant.

Washincton Avy Department Cuba Key West Javana Unite States

Double Tragedy and Other News From The Midwest

Jealous farmer Jack Davis killed his wife near Hunt City between 3 and 4 am Tuesday then killed himself. Brother of Mrs. Davis had been murdered near the same scene in 1880 by Andrew J. Johnson who fled and has not been heard from since. Also reports: Miles wounded after shooting Birdie Fox and himself in Oshkosh. Albert of Belgians ordered home. Hotel Arlington fire in Minok. New York regulates night movement of ships. Conn signals probe on volunteerism. French cruiser to Porto Rico to protect interests. Sam Pryor sells cattle in Fort Worth to Indiana buyer. Bernabe crossing to Canada. Croker sails to Europe with son.

Newton Hunt City Here Jack Davis John L. Benson Lloyd Miller Sioux Falls Tudson Canton Ile Whitman Rose Lloyd Ulrickson

New York Based Rubber Firms Form Consolidated Company

A fusion creates the American Hard Rubber Company with capital of 2.5 million dollars. By absorbing the Butler Hard Rubber, India Rubber Companies of New York, and the Goodrich Hard Rubber of Ohio, rivals dissolve their corporations. Headquarters will be in New York. Goodyear Vulcanite remains as a competitor. The firm will focus on hard rubber products, notably combs and electrical appliances. The president is expected to come from the India Rubber Comb Company.

Albany American Hard Rubber Company New York City Butler Hard Rubber India Rubber Companies of New York Goodrich Hard Rubber Company Ohio Goodyear Vulcanite Company Pennsylvania India Rubber Comb Company

Ontario Man Loses $9900 In Gold Brick Swindle

J D Moore of St Mary's Ontario was duped out of nine thousand dollars by a gold brick scheme. A stranger named David Brown lured him to Arizona and Sarina to view bricks stamped U S 20 carat. A second man at Belchamber Hotel watched an assayer declare them genuine before Moore bought bricks he later learned were copper.

Ontario J.D. Moore St. Mary’s Ont Sarina David Brown Moore Arizona Mich Brown Belchamber United States U. S

Indictments for boodlers in Michigan grand jury action

Bay City authorities issued bench warrants after a grand jury indicted several local officials. The county road commissioner faces charges for illegal road work, the ex-treasurer of West Bay City is indicted for embezzlement, another ex-county treasurer is charged with misappropriation and embezzlement, and a county treasurer is indicted for embezzlement. Bail ranges from 500 to 5000 dollars as the May circuit term approaches. Some indictments allege taking public funds without criminal intent.

Michigan Grand Jury Bay City Mich West Bay City Circuit Court

Fort Collins Lambs Shipping to Eastern Markets

More than 109000 head of lambs from Fort Collins Colorado have been shipped to eastern markets this season representing about 65 percent of the local total. Chicago receives the bulk with Omaha and Buffalo also selling lambs. Prices average around 5.50 dollars per hundredweight, yielding farmers roughly five dollars per ton for alfalfa and other costs.

Fort Collins Colo Chicago Omaha Buffalo N. Y

Gladstone Weakens as Doctors Confer

A Sunday bulletin from London states Mr. Gladstone’s condition grows weaker yet pain is lessening. In New York the State of Texas left quarantine bound for Key West with Red Cross nurses aboard aiding Cuba reconcentrados. Ohio Supreme Court bans Sunday baseball affecting Cincinnati and Cleveland. Richard Smith, 77, longtime newspaper executive and former AP director, dies in Cincinnati.

Gladstone Mr. Gladstone London Mallory Line State of Texas New York Red Cross Key West Cuba J. B. Hubbell Ohio Supreme Court Cincinnati Cleveland Richard Smith the Gazette The Commercial Gazette Smith Old Western Associated Press

Fire on the Fleet as Morro Castle Bombards US Ships

Morro Castle fired on the US fighting squadron at 11 Sunday night, sending about ten shots that failed to hit. Ensign J E Edie reported the action to Captain Chadwick who refused to halt signaling. Chadwick watched flames from the fort then returned to bed confident the five mile distance protected the ships.

Morro Castle United States J. E. Edie Chadwick New York

Prizes Seized As Spanish Shipping Fell To U S Vessels

The U S gunboat Helena captured the Spanish steamer Miguel Jover of 2500 tons valued at 500000 with cargo worth 150000. Ensign Christy and crews from Detroit and the flagship brought in the Catalina of 3491 tons. Wilmington seized the Onadidia, Porter took the Antonia, and Winona captured the Saturnina at Ship Island.

United States Helena Miguel Jover Pinlilo Line Barcelona Christy Detroit Key West Catalina Fano Cadiz New Orleans Havana Wilmington Onadidia Porter Antonia Winona Mobile Saturnina Ship Island Miss

Uncle Sam Takes Control of Key West Wires to Havana

At the president's direction General A W Greely, chief signal officer of the army, assumes general charge of the Key West end of the cable to Havana. The wires here have been seized by the government and the Havana connection is abandoned with the press matter censored.

Uncle Sam Key West A.W. Greely Army Havana

Market quotations for livestock and grains across U S cities

Market quotes list cattle hogs and sheep prices in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with grains wheat corn oats rye and farm products. Regional ranges show No 2 grades and varying prices across cities and commodities.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York

National Buttermakers Hold Meeting in Queen City

T Mitchell of Vinton Iowa dairy commissioner of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad aided the location of the National Buttermakers convention in Sioux Falls. He says over 3000 strangers will attend and all Cataract rooms are spoken for. The national secretary and executive committee arrive early next month to select venues for the event’s branches.

T. Mitchell Vinton Iowa Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad Sioux Falls Mitchell New York

Gen Hugh J Campbell Dead Pioneer and Politician

Gen Hugh J Campbell of Yankton died April 19 at Sacred Heart Hospital from pneumonia. A noted South Dakota figure, he influenced state division and statehood and was a leading veteran favorite whose death mourned by many. Calf crop expected large due to hard winter and improved breeding efforts. spring weather aided calf survival across Leslie and Moreau River areas.

South Dakota Hugh J. Campbell Yankton Sacred Heart Hospital Campbell Dakotas E. Conklin Leslie J. W. Williams Moreau River

Soo Line extension eyed to Bismarck this season

The Soo Line plans a Kulm to Bismarck extension this season with a new turntable at Oakes and track work under way. Agent Bowen arrives from Kulm with front-line experience, and the old Aberdeen to Bismarck grade could support extensions if built.

Kulm Bismarck Oakes Bowen Aberdeen

Tyndall City Election Winners Named

In Tyndall the city elected John Bousen as mayor J W Jewell as police justice L I Smith as school treasurer Joe Zitha as city treasurer and Tom Lebortine Mike Radak and George Lehr as aldermen.

Tyndall John Bousen J. W. Jewell L. I. Smith Joe Zitha Tom Lebortine Mike Radak George Lehr

First Crop Bulletin Reports Favorable Seeding Conditions

The first crop bulletin issued April 21 by the government weather bureau covers South Dakota. Winter precipitation was below normal leaving bare ground until frost left. By April 11 seeding neared completion in the south, central counties well advanced, and northern counties just begun. Some potatoes and gardening have started.

Government Weather Bureau South Dakota Glenn

Prairie Fire Sweeps Rosebud Reservation and Farmland

Arrivals from White River at Chamberlain report a disastrous prairie fire that swept eighty by sixty miles into the Rosebud Indian reservation, destroying hundreds or thousands of cattle and horses. No Indians known to have died. The blaze rivals the Mt Vernon fire nine years ago.

Rosebud Reservation White River Chamberlain Rosebud Indian Reservation Nebraska Line Valentine Neb Mt. Vernon

State Normal sees board of regents praise progress and plan new features

Two regents toured Springfield Normal and praised its rapid progress since its small start. They announced plans to increase faculty and add a model department for hands on teaching practice next year. Other notes include cattle drives from Frederick, a 725 payment by Oil Inspector Dowdell, and various state events from militia to epidemics.

State Normal Board of Regents Springfield Normal School Sand Dowdell Treasury

Presses Preview War Talk and Maine Tragedy Echoes

A collage of editorials contemplates Spanish American War era events. Pieces reference General Lee, Captain General Blanco, the Maine disaster, anti Spain sentiment, and naval arms, noting Havana danger and possible privateering responses. Prominent quotes from multiple papers illustrate public mood and rhetoric.

Wheat conditions improve across regions with early seeding

Temperatures fluctuated around normal with general rainfall in the Ohio valley. California faces crop limits from dry spells. Wheat growth expands across the area, especially in Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa, where previously weak centers revive as spring seeding accelerates. Oats sowing proceeds well, and corn planting advances in Texas, Oklahoma, and southern Kansas amid favorable moisture.

Ohio Valley California San Joaquin Valley Rocky Mountains Ohio Kansas Texas Minnesota South Dakota Iowa Nebraska Oklahoma

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Mitchell, S. D Arkansas Oshkosh Usukost Wis George Miles Birdie Fox Miles Prince Alber Hinvssiers Flanders Prince Albert of Bel- Sueit Ite United ‘Nuts Belgium Minok Misok Hm i Arlington Itis House Nigitema Airee Nig Way Mtngevorr Conn Signal Corps San Juan Porto Rico France Andion Our Wormn Sam Pryor Fort Worth Iketiana Antonio Mary Bernabe Porenie Berranos Cana Bogs Croker Europe Richard Croker Campania Fort Collins Lambs Walcott West Tommy West Joe Philadelphia Bear River Utah William Garland Garland Wabash Bottoms Princeton Ind Samuel Harmon Londonderry Ironclad Hill Cripple Creek W. J. Pine J. W. Foster J.P. Jones Jones Foster Pine Japan Urd Yokohama Lacoma Orient Devonshire Germany Austria Spain Queen City WW. J. Campbell United States Grand Jury Black Hills Alliance Custer William Boyer Regular Army Seventh Cavalry Potter’s Field B. H. Burtt Huron Luddington Springfield National Guard Jerry Dunlop Sturgis First Crop Bulletin C. A. Anderson Sundance Edward Knoff Anderson Knott Canada Frederick Northwest Territory McPherson County Lee Meek Thomas Meek Crook Yankton County Lincoln W. L. Swan Hurley Freeman Baptists of Lead Egan Rhe Grand Army of the Republic Deadwood Gun Club James Abrams Crofton Doland Washington White Blanco Philadelphia Ledger Washington Star Maine Banquo Salt Lake Herald Cincinnati Tribune New York World Cleveland Plain Dealer Congress Milwaukee Sentinel St. Paul Dispatch Senate Kansas City Journal Chicago Dispatch Philadelphia Times Lillian Russell Lillian Washington Post John Bull Senator Hoar Boston Herald Robert Emmet Omaha World- Herald Boston Globe
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