This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
11
A scrambled report outlines the launch of the battleship Maidec 1S with details on armament, dimensions, and performance. It notes improvements over earlier ships, mentions crew and officers, and compares displacement and draught to a sister vessel while describing fiery damage and the peril of early sea trials.
The article outlines design features of a new battleship model with Krupp armour, including belt and barbette thickness, deck protection, conning tower armour, and engine layout. It notes minimal wood use, fireproof construction, and connections to wartime builds as well as a comparison to Spanish warships.
Fragmented telegrams describe naval maneuvers and political pressure during a blockade near Cienfuegos. Admiral Sampson endorses a shift to hold a squadron while evaluating Brockly maneuvers as key to ending Spanish resistance.
The South Carolina Democratic Party executive committee censures Senator John McLaurin for actions in Washington. They pass a resolution stating it is the committee’s sense he should tender his resignation, citing misrepresentation of the state and its people. Columbo, S.C. July 20.
A Spanish admiral delivers a tribute to Schley amid charges and defences. He discusses actions and words, cites philosophical adage posse ad actum non valet, and notes British and American naval conduct during the conflict.
Washington July 21 Secretary Long issues an order amid a court of inquiry over the Hegard Sealey matter. Admiral Schiey statement accompanies the release detailing the government stance.
Major Henry Allen appoints new chief of the force as military authorities report uniform rules tighten. General Chaffee ordered khaki dress for duty and coats for all patrols, with dress suits allowed on social occasions. Two policemen shot in Cebu suburbs as firing continues and investigations proceed. Delgato seeks aid against locusts and cattle disease ravages on Panay.
The Sentinel reports Senator Fairbanks will recommend Chief Justice J. L inks of the Indiana Supreme Court living in Winchester to succeed Judge Woods as judge of the United States circuit court for the district of Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin. Monks is 28 years on the bench and four years old. Fairbanks recently met President McKinley at Canton with Attorney General Knox where the appointment was discussed.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a local public notice or legal text. Readable elements reference a case, pressings, years of residence, and city details, but specifics are too corrupted to identify names, actions, or deadlines.
Fragmentary article mentions anniversaries and a death connected to a work site. Readable names and specifics are severely damaged, leaving only hints of a memorial or commemoration and references to workers and locations like Brooklyn. Details are too fractured to identify individuals, dates, or outcomes.
An amid war dispatch describes Boer women and children at refuges, with Kruger urging funds from Americans to support the war effort. He claims the forces are larger than when Pretoria fell and accuses allied powers of slaughtering their people.
Arominest business man from Chicago, C Ju Reid, was arrested in Kansas City Kansas on a warrant by lawyer W N Gemmill. The charge cites embezzlement of money and property from Chicago capitalist Hors Stoddard, with forgery allegations tied to First National Bank of Chicago notes. Reid was detained at the Midland hotel and taken to the police station.
In a wartime romance a Philadelphia bride candidate weds another after her fiancé Frank Hicks, presumed dead, becomes a prisoner of the British. Hicks is later reported alive and offers to act as best man, while Windsor steps aside for the absent lover. The saga unfolds through military trials and letters between Hicks, Helena Hicks, and Lord Roberts era commands.
Fragmentary text references philosophical themes and a journey across places. The note mentions Vietin and a path toward intervention. Details are unclear but imply a travel or philosophical exploration with contrasting directions.
The article extols diligent exhibitors and judges in stock shows, praising honest competition, careful preparation, and the role of fairs in educating breeders. It highlights the influence of experienced showmen like A. J. Lovejoy and the aim to elevate stock quality through disciplined practice and community example.
The article warns farmers that western flocks carry sheep scab risks and that any sheep in contact with western stock is suspect. It urges caution, noting dipping can cure but warns of costs, labor, and risk, especially for those without their own flocks. It stresses vigilance and open discussion among stockmen to avoid spread.
Fat Home explains a sheep yard system for keeping sheep in four fenced quarters around a central shed. A 7 acre green paddock is split into four sections with a central partly open shed feeding all four. gates connect each quarter to the shed and allow rotation. Watering and crops like rye clover mustard peas oats or barley are suggested.
The text describes the shingle tick or cattle tick, noting its easy destruction and brief life cycle. Adults ground and lay eggs. eggs hatch into larvae that feed on grasses and plants, then attach to hosts such as cattle and sheep. The passage discusses how ticks move and attach in common grazing settings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.