How America Really Feels Toward England A Century Ago
In the Mitchell capital column from August 23 1901 the Chicago Record Herald discusses Samel E Moffetts analysis of American attitudes toward England focusing on Western Hemisphere concerns Venezuela the Hay Pauncefote treaty and U S sovereignty. It argues Americans want a canal and view British actions through a hemisphere lens noting potential friction with Canada and the United States while urging careful Anglo American conduct to preserve friendship.
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Chicago Record-Herald
America
England
Western Hemisphere
Venezuela
Canada
United States
Democrats Take to the Woods in Pennsylvania Scorn
In Chicago Inter Ocean analysis, Pennsylvania Democrats are derided for their convention speech and crusade of vilification against Republicans. The piece claims they offer no real platform beyond denunciation, hinting they will retreat as the campaign unfolds.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Matthew S. Quay
Senate
Bryan
Texas
Rumor of Bartlett Tripp Senate Candidacy Surfaces
A South Dakota rumor says Judge Bartlett Tripp may run for the U S Senate, challenging rivals including Kittredge Crawford and others. A close friend reportedly leaked the news, promising reliability. The claim, if true, would heighten the political contest and flatter Yankton with potential dual senators. The Huronite is urged to be cautious about belief.
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Bartlett Tripp
United States Senate
Kittredge
Crawford
Yankton
United States
Cascarine Cure Ad from Rea Bros. Co. Minneapolis
Druggists advertise Cascarine as a cure for biliousness constipation and dyspepsia priced at fifty cents. Sample and booklets on diet and cure offered for ten cents in stamps by Rea Bros. Co. Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Rea Bros. & Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Captain Rice Returns Home a Philippine War Hero
Lieutenant turned captain Cushman A. Rice arrives in Willmar after serving in the Philippines. The Willmar native, son of former Lt Governor A. E. Rice, earned honorable mention for gallantry near Abaga, P I, in 1899. He recounts crossing a river under fire, lists battles, and notes wounds. He plans to rest in Willmar then visit Lake Minnetonka before returning to work abroad.
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Mitchell
Rice
Minneapolis Tribune
Philippines
Capt. Rice
the Tribune
Cushman A. Rice
Philippine Islands
Nicolet Hotel
Capt Rice
A.E Rice
Willmar
Abaga
P.1
Death of Captain Logan From Cancer at Home
Captain W. S. Logan died at his home 14 miles northeast of town on Tuesday noon at age 69 after a long battle with facial cancer. He moved from Kalamazoo to the area about twenty years ago, earned respect for his kindness and public spirit, and left two sons Walter S. and Flaver. He once sought state office with the populist party and served on the state board of agriculture, ending a notable career with his wartime record as a captain.
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W. S. Logan
Uged
Mitchell
East Third Street
Captain Logan
Kalamazoo
Mich
Walter S
Flaver Logan
State Board of Agriculture
Funeral for Capt. W S Logan in corn palace service
A funeral for Captain W S Logan was held at the corn palace with a G A R service led by Commander Moore and Chaplain Dott. Music by local artists and an address by A E Hitchcock honored the citizen. Pallbearers included Pietner Groves Pringle Jewett Bobb Lott. six Co D men fired a volley at Graceland cemetery.
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W.S. Logan
Corn Palace
Moore
Dott
Alexandria
H. E. Hitchcock
Clara Nobis
Kratz
Boggs
A. E. Hitchcock
Graceland Cemetery
Messrs
Pietner
Groves
Pringle
Jewett
Bobb
Lott
Co.d
McLain
Owens
Logan
Life of Capt. Logan from Kalamazoo to Civil War captain
William S. Logan born August 10 1832 in Kalamazoo county Michigan was the first white boy born there. He learned Indian and English, lost his mother at 14, and married Lora Matilda Woodward on November 17 1855, fathering Walter and Flavel. He joined the 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, rising from private to captain by September 1863, with his first regiment engagement forthcoming.
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William S. Logan
Kalamazoo County
Mich
Mr. Logan
Lora Matilda Woodward
Walter
Flavel
17Th Mich
Pleasing Dreams and Dr Pierce Cure Ad
A young maid asks her mother for rest while suffering backache and other womanly ailments. The ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure, claiming it strengthens weak women and heals female weaknesses. A Florida patient testifies to long relief after seven bottles, praising the medicine and offering to publish the testimonial.
Capt. Logan's Civil War Valor and Dakota Pioneering Life
Capt. Logan served three years amid major Civil War engagements including Antietam Fredericksburg Knoxville Vicksburg and Spottsylvania. Captured at Spottsylvania May 12 1864 he escaped twice enduring wounds and hardship before final discharge in 1865. In 1882 he moved to Dakota settling near Mitchell and became a sturdy pioneer with lasting memory in many households.
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South Mountain
Maryland
Antietam
Frederickburg
Newport News
Kentucky
Knoxville
Seige
Vicksburg
Jackson
Annapolis
Tennessee
Logan
Grant
the Wilderness
Nye River
Spottsylvania
Lynchburg
Virginia
Danville
Macco Ga
Shermano
Charlston
S. C
Columbus
Petersburg
Washington
Detroit
Dakota
Hanson County
Mitchell
Davis Auctioneer Promotes Willery Sales in Davis County
W A Davis a licensed auctioneer with years of experience announces Willery sales in Davis and adjoining counties. Terms are reasonable and available at his office or by addressing him at Emsley, 8S, Davi son.
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Willery
Davison
Emsley
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office 1901 List
A weekly list shows uncalled letters remaining at Mitchell post office as of August 21 1901. Names include Austin T W Barber J W Dune Mra JS Dunnwoody O M Farris CM Greage William Eave WW McDermott Mre McGlotchon J Martin Ray O Dell Thomas Perry HB Perry Mra N A Mrs WN Smith Mre T Svunculin LB TIGN ORL Erikson Mrs John When calling please say advertised If not claimed in two weeks they go to dead letter office PF M Clark 8
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Mitchell
Austin
T W Barber
J W
Dune
JS Dunnwoody
O M Farris
CM Greage
William Eave
WW McDermott
Orl. Erikson
John
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Barrio
Mayapyap
Mayapyap Creek
China
Shanghai
Tien Tein
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Capt. Logan
W. A. Davis
Ausioneer
Tign
C Clark
Foley
John Colvin
Janesville
Morrison
Lansing
Capital
Cooper
Robinson Cooper and Rhoades-Carmean
Marshalltown
Iowa
McCormick Line
McCorimick Corn
icDonald
Wann
Boston
City Selects
Ratava Ata
Uo. W. Austin
F. T. Williams Company
Slade
Parshall
Alfred J. DIX
Champeny Block
the Republican
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