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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
7
A fugitive African American killer named Charles hid in a New Orleans residence area and killed nine people, wounding several others before a sustained gun battle ended with his death. A mob burned the Thomy Lafon schoolhouse after midnight, targeting suspected armed Black residents. the mayor issued a plea for calm and law enforcement.
Shanshui correspondent says a major Boxer movement revolted against Prince Tuan and he led a desperate fight outside Pekin. The clash lasted hours, with two prisoners said to have deserted him, and Prince Tuan reportedly killed.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow releases findings on Cuban postal frauds. Director General Rathbone is named for gross neglect and fraudulent practices, with Neely and Thompson also implicated. Neely’s embezzlements total at least 181,718 dollars. Bristow recommends Rathbone’s removal and says Rathbone unlawfully used Cuban revenues for personal expenses.
A column highlights Prince Sheng, called the Vanderbilt of China, as a major modernizer and telegraph and railway leader shaping Chinese industry. It notes Bryan’s GOP gains, New York convention plans, suffrage rules in West Virginia, and shifting electoral dynamics in Rhode Island Delaware Idaho Wyoming Nevada North Carolina Tennessee contests.
A Washington special reports the cipher dispatch attributed to Conger is a forgery. The State Department now declares the disputed document a fraud and has revived proof it is not genuine, noting it was to be dated July 15 and routed via Wu Ting Fang.
Imperial troops reportedly kill Boxers on sight amid rumors of their deceit in a futile uprising. The note on Orecon hints at a record fruit crop, while Dufour claims quartz can be melted and reshaped like glass.
A several thousand strong mob flooded New Orleans streets after the murder of two policemen by Robert Charles. Four Negroes were killed and about a dozen wounded, three white. Leaders resisted prison capture. Acting Mayor Melile urged peace as funerals for Captain Day and Patrolman Lamb added to the tension.
Writings attributed to William J. Bryan discuss his principles including free silver 16 to 1 and reforms. The piece argues his sincerity and warns that a Bryan presidency could pursue dangerous policies and harm the nation.
The piece compares political stances on the Cuba issue and US expansion, arguing no land will be given up and warning against underestimating Bryan. It cites quotes attributed to Adlai Stevenson and Webster Davis, and comments on Baker, Towne, and Weaver in a charged partisan tone.
Delegates returning from Kansas City faced early news that betting favored McKinley at three to one. The odds reflected public sentiment and set the tone for the unfolding political discourse.
The article argues Democrats in southern states distrust Populists while northern and western states fuse with Populists against Republicans. It cites Missouri as a case where Populists ran a full ticket after Democratic preference failed. It notes Bryan greets Populists elsewhere but not in Missouri. The piece mocks rural voters with a Buffalo Evening Times quip about farmers and Populists.
In a June 1 Senate debate Teller accuses Hanna and the Republicans of seeking to repeat 1896 tactics by pressuring manufacturing firms for campaign funds. Hanna denies insinuations while detailing bank contributions, with figures disputed by Teller and additional remarks about political reputations and unrelated names.
A Daily Mail dispatch quotes Senator Depew arguing the public seeks no affirmative platform, only opposition to socialism and militarism. He portrays McKinley’s war leadership, Roosevelt’s rise, Bryan’s stance, and describes US people as progressive and confident, fearing no expansion of standing armies.
The Kansas City Star recounts Colonel Sterrett of Texas telling a tale about a Dutch farmer to illustrate Democrat discipline. The piece cites Roosevelt, Towne, and Bryan era language, questioning rhetorical choices and self government, while noting local business changes and a drug store sale in Arlington.
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