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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
5
A brief readable item noting weekly production update from the Mitchell printing company in the capital region. No further details available in the fragment.
Robbers stole 58 in cash and gold from the American National Bank of Lima Monday night. Vault door left intact. entry remains a mystery with no clues for detectives. Deposit of 16000 dollars from Saturday night also missing. directors convened and other banks offered help.
President McKinley received the peace treaty from the American commission led by Ju Day. He thanked the commission for their efforts at Paris and expressed hope the document would bring peace, credit, and glory to the nation.
The fragment notes Dawson City facing food shortages as travel from the Dawsen Dawson route resumes with limited mail service. It mentions an arrival and a ferry number of people, a bleak population estimate, and a harsh winter ahead with ongoing mail delivery to support connectivity.
Havana, Cuba reports rioting beginning at Monserrate with Spanish troops hurrying from Prado to Gali to restore order. An 8 year old boy was fatally shot by a stray bullet before troops arrived. The chaos damaged downtown and there were counterfeit concerns on the Prado. The canal project cost estimate and various regional incidents are noted in brief.
The Garronne arrived at Port Townsend reporting the Columbia, once thought sighted in Hilo harbor, has traveled toward Honolulu under its own steam.
The War Department has not fixed plans to muster out 50 000 volunteers. A cabinet meeting left the timetable flexible with a three months furlough or immediate discharge with two months extra pay. Some regiments already home will be discharged early and Philipine volunteers to be mustered out as fast as regulars can replace them.
Chicago investors led by Charles F. Gunther plan a $300,000 funded project to build a large coliseum on Wabash Avenue. Construction will start after clearing the site and aims for completion before next fall to support a national convention campaign. The interior will rise 86 feet with 16,000 on the main floor and galleries, expandable to 15,003 or 15,500 for special events. Exterior dimensions span 30 by 175 feet.
Prince George of Greece arrives at Can Island Crete as the high commissioner of the powers. He is saluted by forts and welcomed by large crowds on landing. He visits the church where a hymn is sung before proceeding to the palace.
formidable fortress descriptions mention M7 guns and cave defenses near Monroe 4A. Crusher Stone totaling 1,090 tons has arrived for use in fortifications. local report outlines the fortification effort and the defense plans for vital approaches to Washington.
Three men tried to steal a large sum from the German National Bank in Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon. An assailant entered through the front door and headed for cashier Herzog at the desk where money lay on the counter. A sleeve or window attempt failed as the men fled toward the river.
John W Kelley of Chilliesthe Ohio loses a Civil War era pension of 12 dollars a month after service in the war. An earlier offer to enter the Wes was rejected before he secured it. An explosion at Terre coal mine near Lentzeberz, St. H Perry & Sons owner, occurred months after a non union wage strike. only the watchman was nearby and not seriously hurt.
A report circulating from a news agency cites an explosion incident with unclear confirmation. Detroit area details remain unresolved as investigators and the D. M. Ferry Company consider potential links and causes.
Fragmentary text reports a murder case, noting an alleged killer and an authorities inquiry. It mentions a pianist’s death and various unclear phrases about payments and actions, leaving a murky outline of events and names.
A brief exchange notes that twenty years of experience led to reform not by religion but by a sawmill. The remark underscores practical work shaping morality over creed.
Cuban leaders and patriotic clubs organize a five day program to commemorate the Spanish evacuation and American occupation. A Tacon Theater meeting will feature speeches by notable Cubans, a grand procession, race meeting, and a campaign dinner for troops. Solemn mass and street arches will mark the city.
Preliminary Railroad Gazette figures show the United States added 2837 miles of track in 1888, the largest rise since 1882. Nine lines supplied over a third of the gain including Great Northern 165 miles and St. Louis & San Francisco 142, with Minnesota topping state totals at 238 miles.
James Miller a Yale divinity student was arrested in New Haven Conn after detectives tracked him stealing three books from a store. Five thousand volumes were found in his rooms including deluxe editions. Dealers identified two volumes. Miller wore a cat pocketed belt like professional thieves.
The article notes Illinois' Hitt being considered for a British post and sent to Russia as a potential ambassadorial move. It cites the York Press on congressional signals and mentions Mr. Cullom urging Hitt for the position.
An old Peterson landmark housing a Continental ballrooms, a three story building, was gutted by fire on Friday. James Bel-Paul of Minnesota died from exposure after freezing near Farntealt. he warned of no relatives. A hospital report notes he claimed a cold night after a train incident miles from Faribeau. The Blake survey steamer sailed from Baltimore toward Porto Rico to begin U S government climate work.
Robert B. Porter, U S special commissioner in Cuba and Porto Rico, reports Havana and Santiago progress with military governance, tax reforms, harbor improvements, and sanitary upgrades. He notes reorganization of courts, gradual tax policy shifts, and praise for Gen Wood’s administration in Santiago.
The trial of thirty one cattlemen in Hot Springs for manslaughter over the death of Bekman ended in a swift acquittal after a fifteen minute jury verdict of not guilty. The jury noted the killing was in self defense as Eckman threatened with a rifle. The cattlemen raised 1000 to compensate Eckman’s widow, who may pursue action in Dawes County Nebraska.
Attorney General Grigsby opines the dispensary amendment cannot repeal or affect the present high license liquor law until a new law is enacted and in force by the legislature. Surgeon Warne reportedly dishonorably discharged after conflicts at Manila. Debates grow over moving cattle theft from felony to misdemeanor in Hills. Governor may pardon Lucea Cusola for a 12 year sentence. Soldier Samuel Hoey loses part of his hand to pulverizers. Central House Redfield suffers 500 dollar fire damage. Collins Wilcox in Custer harvest sage for medicinal use. Farm sagerel Hines killed by an intoxicant related accident.
Market roundup shows Chicago cattle prime at 5 dollars with various grades around 3.49 to 2.50, steer and sheep values mixed to 5.50, hogs 4.00 to 5.99, sheep 3.00 to 5.00, corn 42 to 43 cents, oats 32 cents, wheat 0.79, butter 15 to 22 cents, eggs 25 to 27 cents for western markets. Cattle shipments and prices reflect mixed demand and regional differences.
A. P. Long, fellow stock inspector, claims reason to believe Joe Elliot died by his own hand and that Elliot’s body will be found in the future. No confirmation has yet emerged from Deadwood about the prominent stock inspector’s disappearance weeks ago.
Samuel Houston, who moved to the Black Hills in 1877, died of old age in Poor Man Gulch a few days ago at age 73.
The jury found Andre guilty of murdering Moody last August. He faces life in hard labor after the court considers the cold blooded act. Evidence showed Andre approached Moody's home, flooded the bed with oil, and set the house ablaze, killing Moody's wife and Louis Montoy. The final sentence will be determined later.
A movement started by Dr. J. W. Mauck seeks a state backed fund to erect a monument to Lieut William C Neary killed at El Cara. The proposed site is a Vermillion valley campus armory, with contributions statewide to cover costs and legislature support.
A bad wreck on the Burlington and Missouri line near Deadwood involved a large engine colliding with a narrow gauge engine and ore cars, with Charles Kroll trapped under debris and grievously injured. A house fire near Canton destroyed the home of C. J. McDevitt, endangering his five children left alone at home.
Samuel Thomas late of Huron died in Hanover Kansas after receiving a telegram. He served for several years as an employee of the Dakota Central division of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. Dr Doherty, newly appointed rector of Christ Church Yankton, begins duties while his family stays in Omaha.
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