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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary sentence notes DS pos ses sed states uniting the Tatanes and omitting them north of the American flag. lacks coherent event details or identifiable entities for fuller summary.
Report mentions a Beabor War and a Piquit event on Saturday morning with leaders claiming it highlights ve c actors and the involvement of non union labor.
Fragmented OCR notes describe troop movements and artillery positions with references to a commander and advancing forces. The text mentions Monger and drif elements but lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to establish a full report.
A fragment describes a man buried and a business suit case in a house setting, noting ensuing legal action and property concerns. The readable text hints at a death linked to a dispute over a house and a corporate matter.
Fragmentary dispatch describes unrest in Martinique with rioters shouting anti black and white slogans. Reports mention pillage and clashes at Point a Petra as authorities struggle to restore order.
Fragmentary report notes an anniversary at Insane asylum grounds with remarks on politicians unable to explain causes. Mentions a son of a noted Chicago brewer and a declined verdict in a domestic assault case where Mrs Leona J. Lay was found not guilty of attacking Mrs Rose.
A wealthy St. Louis real estate figure, known as a prominent er, was shot and wounded while seated in a newspaper office south west of Clayton. The incident prompted investigations and calls for swift reporting on the attacker.
After seven and a half hours the jury convicts Roland B. Molineux of murder in the first degree for poisoning Mrs. Katharine J. Adams on December 28, 1898. The verdict follows multiple jury inquiries for exhibits and instructions with the court then taking the defendant from prison as the clerk reads the verdict.
Gov. William S. Taylor issues a proclamation Feb 10 declaring a controversy over state leadership should play out in full while ordering troops to return home. The dispute echoes the Goebel era with two claimants to governorship and two rival legislative bodies in Kentucky.
Washington reports that Secretary of the Navy has practically decided to appoint Commander Seaton Schroeder as the first military governor of the Samoan Island of Tutuila. Schroeder is currently in Washington serving on the naval regulations board.
The private bank of A. J. Swenson suspended business February 10. Liabilities are estimated 4 000 to 5 000 dollars above assets, but all depositors are expected to be paid in full. Major Frost to be relieved after army retirement board hearing in Chicago.
New York reports William F. Miller leader of the Franklin syndicate in Brooklyn, who promised high returns on investments, was captured in Canada after eluding capture since November. He faces grand larceny and conspiracy charges from Kings County, arraigned in Brooklyn before Judge Hurd, held on $12,500 bail. Captain Reynolds aided the arrest in Montreal. Miller appeared calm, seedy, and uncooperative about past activities.
In Bemidji Minnesota during the opening of the new show at Olympia theater John J Whipple saloonkeeper of Solway shot and killed Bennie Moore lumberjack in the crowded barroom after a quarrel. Whipple wounded Moore with a pistol firing from his overcoat. Moore died from the wound.
Chief Justice Stuart of Minnesota’s supreme court holds that worker and business owner combinations are lawful within limits to seek better returns, while forbidding malice aimed at destroying others’ enterprises. The decision cites legitimate interests and proper conduct.
Regional price quotes list cattle hogs and sheep values from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York with grain prices for wheat corn oats rye barley and dairy items. Prices shown span ranges by grade and city reflecting varied market conditions.
Five to six thousand people gathered in the Big Auditorium in Sioux Falls for funeral services honoring Adjt Jonas Lien of the First Regiment South Dakota Volunteers, killed March 27 in the Philippines. Honors included a Norwegian Lutheran service, a state guard of honor, a large burial procession, and a firing salute with taps at the grave. Local civic and veterans groups joined the Mindi nahan Mandik or, Grigsby’s Rough Riders, and G A R members in paying final respects.
Judge W A Wilkes names William Van Eps of Sioux Falls administrator of the John McClellan estate valued over 50090 with a 50000 bond. Seven applicants vied amid heirs contending across Ireland Canada and the US. Canadian heirs represented by Mrs. Mary Vine vow to pursue the case to the highest court.
The South Dakota State Federation of Women's Clubs has been organized with seven clubs in the federation. Officers include President Mrs W H Lyons Sioux Falls and Treasurer Mrs A W Gless Aberdeen. First meeting likely at Aberdeen. Also notes on Lieut Frank H Adams funeral and locals in Watertown. Neighbor horses shot case settled for 550 dollars. Sergeant W B Smith funeral held in Rapid City with remarks by Chaplain Daley.
Judge Bennett rules the deed from W. W. Taylor to the state is valid in the Mellette homestead dispute in Watertown. Mellettes received 15,200 dollars and an additional 5,000 dollar homestead allowance as satisfaction, avoiding a 15,200 mortgage claim. The case traces the loan, deed, and note transfers ending with payment settlement and property appraisal values.
The General Land Office upholds a Pierre office ruling denying R. M. Snyder a tract on the old Fort Sully military reservation. The state had a preference right when the tract opened to settlement, and squatters who occupied the land during the fort’s abandonment cannot acquire rights. The decision leaves the land to the state, barring settlement claims.
A Clay County case follows a traveling patent medicine peddler selling headache tablets. The 38 year old daughter of Mrs Bratt bought tablets and a child stole one, grew ill and needed a doctor's care. The physician treated her and she was removed from immediate danger.
In Ola Township Brule County a 2 year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Powell, died in a house fire while the mother briefly left the room to attend chores. The 4 year old brother was left with the child and it is believed the fire in the stove started the fatal accident.
At Lake Andes in Charles Mix County Indian police under Maj Verding of the Yankton Agency razed and destroyed a lumber office erected by the Fullerton Lumber Company on government grounds after the agent was informed of the situation.
Papers served on State Treasurer Scamber in a suit by the Iowa and Dakota Telephone Company to restrain tax collection for 1898 over valuation and illegal assessment. Hearing set at Elie Point.
The Standard Food Company owner of a new desipota factory at Aberdeen assigns its assets to stockholder W. L. Shunk. Liabilities and assets lists are not yet filed. Officials expect operations to resume in a few months.
The Black Hills region sees growing support for forest preservation since the reserve order, once unpopular, now gains favor. West of the Missouri River stockmen report unusually high coyote numbers causing stock damage with no bounty program. Charles H. McChesney of Sioux Falls is nominated by the president to be agent for the Indians at Rosebud agency.
Maj. Gen. Henry W. Lawton was buried Friday at Arlington National Cemetery after services at the Church of the Covenant in Washington. President McKinley and cabinet attended a solemn tribute as three thousand troops joined a large crowd in a display of national mourning for the four war hero. The funeral oration by Dr. Stryker-Well-Known Clergyman praised Lawton as the ideal American soldier who died in the line of duty, leaving an honorable name to his children.
Col Richard W Thompson ex Secretary of the Navy died at his Terre Haute home after a long political career. At over 90 he remained active as a Republican delegate and Indiana party leader. He served in the Indiana Legislature and Congress in 1841 and was Navy Secretary under President Hayes.
Crowds in Frankfort crowded the cemetery as workers or mourners followed William Goebel to his grave. Senator Blackburn and Beckham urged loyalty to Goebel’s doctrines while tempers cooled under a tense, rain-soaked ceremony. A quartet sang It Is Well with My Soul as prayers and tributes echoed from the cemetery steps.
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