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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
8
Day to Practice Law After Peace Mission
The article reports Secretary Day likely to resign as Secretary of State after peace is restored with Spain and will return to private law practice in Canton. It notes Day may be chosen as a peace commissioner and that his retirement from public life has been anticipated by close friends since he took the portfolio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Day
Canton
Secretary Day
Spain
United States
Spain Accepts U S Peace Terms In General
Washington Aug 8 Spain replies to the peace terms via the French ambassador M Cambon in seven sections received by 4 p m The cabinet notes Spain appears to accept the terms in general but leaves several open questions not included in the submitted terms The contents will not be released to the public for several days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
M. Cambon
Madrid
Spain
Fire destroys large part of Bismarck minutes after blaze starts
A major fire in Bismarck North Dakota destroyed the Northern Pacific depot agent office and warehouse and swept through the city core. The blaze gutted banks blocks stores newspapers druggists groceries residences and post office. Dozens were left homeless as flames spread across hundreds of structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Bismarck
N. D
Northern Pacific Depot
Northern Pacific Company
Tribune
Harris Hardware
First National Bank
Post Office
Merchants Bank
Griffin
Kupitz
Three Willed and a Number Hurt in Mass Train Crash
Three men were killed and several mail clerks injured when express mail from New York to Boston derailed near Canton Massachusetts. The engineers James Sheldon G F Knowlton and G F Therfelt died riding in the cab. A second incident on the Belt Line trolley near Whitesboro New York sent seventeen passengers into the Erie Canal where Miss Mary Brady of Utica died and others were hurt. Weekly bank statement shows reserves down 2 011 million loans up 12 7 million deposits up 15 871 million legals down 500 00 and circulation down 118 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Mass
New York
Boston
James Sheldon
G. F. Knowlton
G. F. Therfelt
Erie Canal
Bradley’s Ridge
Whitesboro
N. Y
Mary Brady
Utica
Indian Institute Closes After Meetings at Colorado Springs
The Indian Teachers' Institute ends after three weeks of successful meetings in Colorado Springs Colorado. The site for a permanent Indian institute is under consideration with Colorado Spring favored as a probable location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Institute
Indian Teachers’ Institute
Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado Spring
Wanderer Returns After Successful Cuban Landings
The Wanderer steamed into Key West on Saturday after landing arms and 2 000 rifles with cartridges at three Cuban coast points. She sailed from Key West in July with Cubans and 113 US cavalry to aid the landings. The cargo reached Puerto Padre after landings at Bahia Honda and near Manato River without firing a shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanderer
Key West
United States Cavalry
Bahia Honda
Pinar del Rio
Bahia Ifonda
Col. Carillo
Manato River
Puerto Padre
Mystery at Milwaukee Body Found in Lake
The body of a young woman was found bound with a chained weight on Milwaukee's government breakwater. She wore fine lace trimmed underwear stained with blood, and the victim's features were unreadable due to decomposition. Post mortem failed to determine cause. police seek identification of the clothing and note it unlikely to be self-inflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wife Kills Husband Then Shoots Herself in New Jersey
At South River near New Brunswick, Charles Yohansen a 43 year old blind man and his wife Christia 40 were found dead. Authorities believe Christia killed Charles and then died by suicide. The Yohansens ran the Hoffman house on Main Street and had a troubled marriage over money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South River
New Brunswick
N. J
Charles Yohansen
Christia
Yohansens
Hoffman
Main Street
Fram Contacts Norwegian Brigantine Off Iceland
The Norwegian brigantine Tiber, Captain Flogstad, 22 days from Reykjavik, reports passing Nansen’s Arctic steamer Fram on July 14 at 62.16 N 50.26 W. The Fram, moving north, signaled all well amid a strong westerly wind. The Fram this season carries a private English led scientific expedition under Lt. Johansen, a former officer of Dr. Nansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naneeen
Flogstad
Reykjavik
Nansen
Fram
Johansen
Admiral Cervera Visits Prison Camp Ahead of Extension
Admiral Cervera and his son Lieut. Cervera, long held as prisoners at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, have traveled to Fort Monroe Norfolk and Newport News. The navy department approved the trip for the admiral to visit Spanish officers receiving medical care and he may visit New York next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cervera
Admiral Cervera
Lieut
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Mad
Fort Monroe
Norfolk
Newport News
Navy Department
New York
Sawmill Fire Destroys Bay City Plant
A blaze wiped out Green & Braman's sawmill on Stone Island near Bay City Michigan. The Saturday night fire caused about 45000 dollars in losses with 25000 dollars covered by insurance. The fire’s origin remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Green & Braman
Bay City
Mich
Stone Island
Woolen Mill Shut Down in Maine Loss of 600 Jobs
Mills owned by Samuel Williams of Boston and Thomas Sampson of Winslow, Maine shut down for an indeterminate period due to weak markets. About 600 workers lose employment as production stalls and local economy feels the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Williams
Boston
Thomas Sampson
Winslow
North Vassalboro
Maine
Spain approves general lines of peace reply to United States
A Madrid dispatch says Queen regent approves Spain's general peace reply to the United States. The government expects U S acceptance and a suspension of hostilities to follow. Duke Almodovar de Rio and Mons. Merry del Val may represent Spain in negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
America
United States
White House
Almodovar de Rio
Mons
Merry del Val
Vatican
Smashing of Records in Willow Grove paced race
Harry Elkes and Tom Linton shattered multiple records on a twenty-five mile paced race at Willow Grove track New York. Linton set the world mark from miles nine to thirteen while Elkes led from mile fourteen to twenty five and both broke hour and mile records. Edouard Taylore earlier set a one mile paced record in 1 82 3 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Elkes
Tom Linton
Willow Grove
New York
Linton
Elkes
Wkes
Taylore
Edouard Taylore
McDuffie
Pat Crowe Identified as Denver Robber and Murderer
A man calling himself Jack Wilson was arrested in St Louis after swindling a woman of five dollars and fleeing with a pistol. Police believe he is Pat Crowe, sought in Denver for murder and jewelry store burglary. Crowe reportedly killed Officer A J Moon during a pursuit and had prior train robbery sentences in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Jack Wilson
St. Louis
Wilson
Pat Crowe
Chapin
A. J. Moon
Crowe
Missouri
Campbell
Omaha
Turkey rejects American compensation claim over Armenian massacres
The Turkish porte denied responsibility for losses of American subjects during the Armenian massacres in reply to Washington’s demand for compensation. In a farewell audience with Dr. James B. Angell, the sultan praised American naval efforts against Spain and ordered Turkey to buy similar guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Angell
Turkey
United States
Spain
Wreck of the Gussie sighted near Cuban coast
The steamer Gussie, a small sidewheeler, was reported wrecked on the Colorado banks off the west coast of Cuba on August 8. She sailed from Key West for Santiago on July 28 and arrived July 27. Quartermaster Humphries in Santiago sent a Washington cable about her location, replying no news of her being there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie
Andes
New York
Colorado Banks
Cuba
Key West
Santiago
Quartermaster Humphries
Washington
Brooke Forces Enter Guayamo in Porto Rico Fight
General Brooke's advance guard seized Guayamo Porto Rico on August 6 after a sharp skirmish leaving several wounded on both sides. Spanish defenses 530 strong forced back toward Caya with casualties. Three Americans wounded but none fatally. Full American advance began from Ponce Sunday morning. George W Savage of Red Lodge Montana killed D J Nelson the alleged seducer of Savage's wife. Savage surrendered to the sheriff and is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke
Guayamo
Porto Rico
Caya
Ponce
George W. Savage
Red Lodge
Mono
D. J. Nelson
Savage
Train robbers captured after Frisco heist near Wichita
Two men named Samsmith and Tom Winn who robbed the Frisco train at Andover near Wichita Kansas were captured at Novata Indiana Territory. Sicily shaken by a severe earthquake Saturday caused panic but no damage was reported in Messina Sicily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samsmith
Tom Winn
Andover
Wichita
Kun
Novata
I. T
Sicily
Messina
Drowning at Quincy Claims Two Prominent Fishermen
Two well known Quincy men Edward Gallagher and Frank Frieberg drowned when their fishing boat capsized. The tragedy occurred during a fishing outing off Quincy harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Edward Gallagher
Frank Frieberg
Quincy, Til
Aguinaldo's Wail Foretells Philippine Policy Rift
A Hong Kong dispatch quotes Aguinaldo asking the United States to declare its policy toward Manila and the Philippines amid siege. He questions annexation or independence and warns he can seize Manila but would spare his forces for future aims. Aguinaldo shows growing friendliness and suggests Philippine regiments with American officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildman
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
United States
America
Manila
Merritt
Malate
Astor
Third Infantry
Tale of Suffering on Newfoundland Coast
The schooner Cambridge arrives at Halifax with a harrowing prospecting party tale. Dr Morris aided the sick and dying from starvation at Lewis Inlet as large provisions were distributed. Similar suffering spans the coast with about 150 persons in need and relief urgently required due to fisheries failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Halifax
Newfoundland and Labrador
Morris
Lewis Inlet
Alaska Steamer Del Norte Missing with Reindeer Supplies
Advices from St Michaels dated July 25 report the steamer Del Norte with 350 tons of government reindeer supplies and Laplanders aboard is long overdue at St Michaels. She left San Francisco June 1 with four tows, all flimsy river vessels, under charter to the United States to carry Sheldon Jackson to Siberia for a reindeer purchase expedition. Jackson is waiting in St Michaels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
St. Michaels
del Norte
San Francisco
United States
Sheldon Jackson
Siberia
A Daring Bank Robbery in Richland
Six men robbed the Union Bank in Richland on a Saturday night securing 5000 dollars in cash and 4600 in notes. The safe was wrecked and a horse and buggy were used to escape while several witnesses watched but did not intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Richland
Union Bank
Massive Hamburg Fire Destroys Cotton Stock in Hamburg
A disastrous fire in Hamburg started from spontaneous combustion in cotton and wiped out over a million marks of merchandise. The report lists livestock and grain prices across major markets from Chicago to New York, including cattle, hogs, sheep, wheat, corn, oats, rye, butter, eggs, and potatoes with varied ranges by city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
New York
Springfield Woman Robbed and Beaten En Route to Relative
Mrs. Eliza beth Kirk aged 61 of Springfield Ohio arrived in Parkersburg West Virginia to visit D Maier. She hired a colored man to carry her valise who instead led her to a remote spot choked her into unconsciousness and robbed her of 85 dollars and valuables. She was found at daylight and is in a critical condition. Police have no match for the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kirk
Springfield
Ss. D
Parkersburg
W. Va
D. Maier
Maier
Pardon Sought for Hicks in Atrocious Murder Case
A petition has been sent to Gov. Lee requesting the pardon of Robert Hicks who was sentenced for life from Sturgis in May 1894. The case recounts Hicks and accomplices roasting a man alive after demanding his money, with Jay Hicks executed and William Walker receiving ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Lee
Robert Hicks
Sturgis
Hicks
Jay Hicks
William Walker
John Myers
Smithville
Ile
Walker
Democrats Populists and free silver Republicans hold Sioux Falls conference
Members of executive committees from the Democrats Populists and free silver Republicans met in Sioux Falls. Most fusion ticket nominees attended and viewed the political scene optimistically while acknowledging a vigorous campaign is needed to defeat the Republicans who feel assured of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Populists
Sioux Falls
Watertown Murder Verdict Unclear In Car Death Case
Coroner's jury returns verdict that the man found in a Water town car died by a bullet fired by unknown parties. The name Ralph was suggested but deemed doubtful. Sheriff Neill arrests Henry Walker and P E Gallagher on circumstantial evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Ralph
Neill
Henry Walker
P. E. Gallagher
Holy Terror's Annual Dividend Proclaims Record Payout
The Holy Terror Company of Keystone reports $108,000 in dividends since last September with an 8 percent dividend just paid. The firm notes investments in a stamp mill and machinery, plus substantial mine work, as it posts strong annual earnings. Land Selections Approved for South Dakota: 8.99 acres in Huron for school of mines, 2,958 acres in Pierre for educational and charitable institutions, and 1,121 acres in Aberdeen for an agricultural college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Terror
Holy Terror Company
Keystone
Bliss
South Dakota
Huron
School of Mines
Pierre
Aberdeen
Farmer Henry Messenger Injured by Lumber Wagon Accident
Henry Messenger, a farmer near Sioux Falls, was thrown from a lumber wagon and crushed by an iron reaper. He was pinned to the ground, spine possibly injured, but doctors expect recovery though he will be unable to work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Messenger
Sioux Falls
Messenger
Letter from a Santiago Soldier Describes Trenches Assault
Parents of Lieut. John McArthur in Aberdeen received a letter from him written in the Santiago trenches. He details the assault and capture of outer defenses and states few survivors came through alive. Mrs. James McDowell Dies at Home in Highimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
John McArthur
Aberdeen
James McDowell
Klondike trip ends. Walter Riblet writes home
Walter Riblet returns from the Klondike and writes to his Aberdeen family from Seattle. He reports being safe and in good health, satisfied with the journey, and states he does not want another trip. He urges others to keep away from the Klondike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Walter Riblet
Aberdeen
Seattle
Rapid City Names New High School Principal
Prof. E. M. Stevens, a graduate of Vermillion State University and recently of Yate University, has been appointed principal of the Rapid City High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
E. M. Stevens
State University At
Vermillion
Yate University
Vast Domain for Entry Eleven Million Acres for Homestead
A degraded report outlines South Dakota lands under federal entry. It notes vast government acreage available across districts including Pierre and Chamberlain, with numbers tentatively indicating millions of acres ready for settlement and survey status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
South
South Dakota
Sevey Lan
Rapit Citig Ee
Containine Ridge Reservation
Fort Meade
Chitry
Pierre
Chamberlain Distr
Aberde
Huron
Wa Hell
Sui
Sturgis Water Case Draws Circuit Court Attention
Farwell and others sue Stor gis Water Company in Sturgis circuits court seeking to estop changes to a stream’s course and prevent water diversions that would flood their land. The long running case has drawn state interest and a possible Supreme Court remand for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Farwell Et al
Storgis Water Company
Farwell Et
Supreme Court
Assessment Raised by State Board in Pierre
The state board of Assessment and Equalization began work at Pierre on August 2. They raised the assessment of telephone companies by at least a third as lines expanded across the state, boosting Commonwealth revenue. United States Express increased from 27000 to 36000. American from 21000 to 80000. Weston Union Telegraph lines up from 51 to 60 per mile, adding 22000 in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Dubuque
Sioux City
Great Northern
Omaha
Burlington & Missouri River
Cedar Rapids & Northern
State Board of Assessment and Equalization
Pierre A
Commonwealth
United States Expres Company
American
Weston Union Telegraph Company
Lincoln County Court House Addition Proposal Heads to Vote
Lincoln County commissioners seek fall passage of a 1000 addition to the unfinished court house. Plans originally included an unbuilt addition with a court room. completing it would provide space for sessions and save daily rental costs of eight dollars for each court convened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Lincoln County
Cout
South Dakota Soldier Weds in San Francisco Nuptials
Rapid City reports Elmer U phant of Company M marries Mrs Lizzie Gardner in San Francisco. The couple met three weeks ago and wed before the groom shipped on the Rio Janeiro to the Philippines. The bride is the daughter of prominent San Francisco residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Rapid City
San Francisco
Elmer Uphant
Company M
Lizzie Gardner
Rio Janeiro
Philippines
Pair of Pet Wolves Kept by H J Krueger of Mound City
H J Krueger of Mound City owns a pair of black prairie wolves. The animals are shy of strangers but playful with familiar people. They are over a year old and Krueger is attempting to cross them with a Scotch collie breed, an experiment awaited by him and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Krueger
Mound City
Phey
Mr. Krueger
Infant crushed to death in wagon accident near Arlington
A wagon wheel fell into a rut sending occupants forward. An infant held by Mrs. Markinson in the wagon fell under the wheel and died almost instantly. Other items note H W Magoun named chair of Latin at Redfield College and tax stamp rules on teachers certificates. Soldier George Stillwagon of Company K First South Dakota died at the pest hospital in San Francisco after vaccination complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Markinson
Arlington
James Redfield College
H. W. Magoun
Oberlin College
Redfield College
Magoun
Lanare
Johns Hopkins University
Risenargel
South Dakota
George Stillwagon
Company K
First
South Dakotanteers
Pest
Francisco
Burglars Nabbed After Zimmermann Store Break-In
Authorities arrest Evans and his wife with two or three days after a Weal burglars raid on the Zimmermann store. Items valued over $200 are recovered, and suspects are taken into custody by McGillivray. A construction project overseen by Covert BOT and overseer Georgy truema is noted for a Chamberlain School building expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmermann & In
Weal
Nightworth
Evans
McGillivray
Cena Leif
Georgy Truemaa Erlain
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