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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
6
Local archival snippet references Mitchell and the firm 5 D Printing Co and Punisher 1 in a compact promotional or legal notice. The readable portion lists names and a few titles suggesting ownership or authorship and a date or reference code.
Dispatches report Gen Prinsloo surrendered unconditionally to British forces after seeking a four day armistice for peace talks. Lord Roberts notes operations near Naauwpoort and Bethlehem hills with light casualties and prisoners stating 1,200 would surrender if treated as prisoners of war. Hunter insists on unconditional surrender and continuity of hostilities until complete defeat.
Latest from Pekin dated the 15th states the legations remain alive after earlier attacks. Allied dispatches note continued bombardment, with fatalities among Chinese forces and casualties among legation staff. Reports from Consul Fowler and naval officers bolster the view that the legation staff survived. scattered casualty figures are provided from British and other sources.
From Shanghai to London and Rome details emerge of massacres by Boxers in Pao Ting Fu and Kwang Ping Fu with thousands killed including missionaries and converts. Italian King Humbert I was assassinated in Monza by Angelo Bressi with the incident triggering cabinet actions in Rome.
In Toledo Ohio ten people were injured and one fatally hurt when a street car suffered a wiring flaw during a Sunday storm. A sudden electrical flash and smoke followed a fuse blow as passengers tumbled onto the street.
The weekly bank statement reports surplus reserves up by 3,454,075 while loans rise 3,247,800 and deposits increase 5,777,700. Banks hold 27,535,975 in excess of legal requirements.
A blaze caused by careless kerosene use to start a fire destroyed the residence of Theodore Hackenburg in Austin Texas. Hackenburg and his wife were fatally burned. Property loss listed at 60,000.
Kalispell Montana reports one of the Northwest’s worst forest fires in the Lewis and Clark reserve near Swan Lake with thirty fires within thirty miles along the river. Gus Mosler says Indians deliberately set fires and slaughtered game as millions of acres burn in hot dry weather. He plans legal action against perpetrators.
The report lists prices for cattle hogs and sheep across Sioux City Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York plus grain futures. Values cover No 2 wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and pork with ranges and notes on quality and shipping grades.
A mob of about twenty masked neighbors tarred and feathered Barney Feensterman after he wielded a drawn revolver and terrorized locals. The assailants, wearing white robes, removed his clothes and painted him with boiler tar and oil before leaving him bound and released. Local warning signs hint at possible rope next time if misbehavior continues.
A mysterious cattle illness devastates herds near Pukwana with losses in the Carpenter ranch of J R Sanborn totaling twenty eight head. Veterinarians Henry Shipley and S M Smith inspect the area and suspect blackleg splenetic fever or poisoning while stomach organs are sent to Chicago for analysis.
Two unidentified Russian farmers in Emmons County fought over hay land with pitchforks. Both died from wounds. one crawled to a hay cock before dying. Witnesses are absent and the bodies were found in the field.
L C Mc Donald, brakeman, fell while uncoupling air brake in Milwaukee yards at Sioux Falls. The accident crushed a limb and required amputation. Labor unions plan to convert Weald Mountain Lion grove near Lead into permanent picnic grounds funded by donations.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union state convention will be at Brookings on September 1, 2, 3 and 4. Brookings plans generous hospitality, with unions sending full delegations and Brookings officials preparing for comfort and success. National president Mrs. Stevens and vice president Miss Gordon will attend, with a possible visit by Miss Parrish.
The Black Hills wool clip for the past season is described as enormous. Estimates place total production at about 600,000 pounds led by Deadwood grower Jerome W. Higbie. Belle Fourche and Chamberlain markets report swift sales, with prices from 14 to 16 cents per pound and sizable unsold stocks remaining.
Referee John F. Hughes of Pierre is reappointed to bankruptcy duties for August term. Deutsch case involves false pretense in obtaining goods and underreporting assets, with ruling upheld by Judge Garland. State finances show receipts of 640 621.88 and expenditures of 559 751.45. Governor Lee reappoints Meyer as oil inspector and Erwin as game and fish warden. Wolf bounty claims total 82 005 with 12 000 disbursed. funds likely exhausted early this fiscal year. Brule County seeks protest before equalization board to curb overassessment practices. commissioners plan to fight for fair valuations.
A historical note recalls early English and colonial manners with rules for children at meals. Do not sit until asked, wait for blessing, ask for nothing, speak or bite quietly. Hold the knife sloped, lay it to the right, and salt with a clean knife. Do not stare at others eating, and leave when moderately satisfied. Do not sing or hum.
A dialogue features the Parson urging contentment while the Laborer complains about feeding mouths at home versus others. A Woman asserts a wife’s duty to her husband and questions a man’s duty, prompting a discussion on marriage and social roles.
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