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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
6
A local city announces a land lock action as officials move to secure property and enforce new boundaries. Key figures include city manager and planning director in charge of the action, with dates not provided. Community reaction centers on property access and zoning implications.
Anxious cabinet members weigh limits of action as reinforcements stall near the frontier. Reports say Lord Kitchener and Bhlanders push to halt Boer wagon trains and slow their advance toward Bloemfontein, with trains and river crossings cited as bottlenecks.
Florida experiences widespread damage as freezing temperatures reach Tampa and beyond. Fires spread as crews battle blazes across the state, threatening thousands in fruit crops and insurance costs while warmer weather is hoped to prevent further harm.
Washington reports former United States consul at Pretoria Charles H. Macrum reiterates his charges and declares he will not retract his words. He says British officials in Y MeLam urged him to testify and defend his truthfulness, while stressing he did not come on a special mission.
Gale swept the North Coast of Spain causing disasters to small vessels. Eight ships and crews were reported found at sea with twenty four others ashore or missing, as authorities and maritime unions assess the damage and response.
The government denounces the report publicized, asserting the document misstates facts and condemning its content as hostile to national interests. Officials demand corrections and push back against perceived inaccuracies.
A group of Cree from a year town came to the city for alcohol but drank wood alcohol by mistake injuring three and causing a partial raise. The 1,800 employees of two coal companies faced a five per cent wage reduction last week with a further five month advance planned.
A mob of Fort Bliss soldiers attacked the El Paso city police station aiming to free two imprisoned comrades. Officer N. T. Stewart was killed, a jailer wounded, and a soldier reportedly mortally injured as the assault unfolded before daylight.
A political argument aboard a Chesapeake and Ohio train returning Democratic legislators on Feb 18 nearly led to a shooting. Ex-State Senator Charles J Bronston and Claude Desha, senate chief clerk, exchanged heated words after Bronston denounced Goebel allies as revolutionists and drew a pistol. Others intervened and the two later agreed to drop the matter.
The Chinese pirates of the Order of the Red Flag clash with a steam launch crew from the English gun boat Tweed near Chutou Shang, with several pirates killed, others wounded, and a British sailor shot. Further skirmishes occur near Canton as merchant vessels are held up and robbed.
The Twilight Limited passenger train on the Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line wrecked near Gordon Wisconsin after leaving St. Paul at 4 30 Sunday. Engineer Frazer and fireman Backley both from St Paul were badly injured and hospitalized at West Superior Wisconsin. No other passengers were reported hurt.
William McDonald a Bostonia singer long with the Bostonians for two seasons is gravely ill in San Francisco with paralysis of the jaw after a tooth extraction. Doctors diagnosed paralysis of throat nerves following a deadening agent and extraction. The case follows a severe cold and dental treatment.
Havana reports a New York newspaper interview quoting Gen. Ludlow as saying Cubans lack experience in self-government and that much of the population is illiterate, suggesting continued military rule. Ludlow's friends doubt the quotes and defend his stance. Senor San Miguel vows to challenge libel laws in both countries to protect Ludlow.
Roland B. Molineux was sentenced on the 16th to die in the electric chair during the week of March 26 for the murder of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams. He declared he was unfairly convicted and blamed yellow journalism. Recorder Goff noted the court’s duty and asked about funds for his trial expenses, which Molineux refused to accept.
Sioux Falls circuit Judge J W Jones issued a restraining order blocking County Judge Wilkes and administrator William Van Eps from any actions related to John McClellan estate matters. Mrs Mary Vine of Grand Rapids filed the application, seeking circuit court review to move the dispute to a higher court. Special administrator N J Tabor remains out of the city, hindering estate possession attempts.
A February 15 blaze in Bowdle destroyed the entire block starting in T. H. Ward's basement and fanned by a northwest wind. Estimated damage reaches $100,000 with about half covered by insurance. Major losses include H. A. Mason hardware, Ward, People’s Bank, post office, C. F. Slate druggists, L. C. Lawrens grocer, O. Larson jeweler, Olson & Christianson general store. Businesses expect to resume or rebuild.
An imperial edict from Pekin orders Li Hung Chang to desecrate Kang Yu Wie's ancestors tombs and offers 100,000 taels for his capture dead or alive. The decree appears to be the dowager empress's work reflecting her bitterness toward reformers.
The Sioux Falls circuit court hears that the writ of prohibition against County Judge Wilkes and William Van Eps was withdrawn by Canadian and American claimants. Judge Jones left the case as of the 8th inst, with Irish claimants favored and Van Eps appointed administrator. Charges unfounded.
Washington senate military affairs committee recommends adverse report on Senator Turner’s bill granting travel pay and subsistence commutation to volunteer army officers and soldiers who served in the Philippines past the war and later were mustered out in the United States. The panel was told about a $7,000,000 price tag for the payments.
Noblestown Pennsylvania James Rudge mine foreman of National Coal Works was shot and killed on February 19 by former employee George McMurray who quit after an injury. Rudge had told him his job was filled and McMurray then fired causing a fatal heart wound.
Regional price quotes show cattle and hog ranges in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit and more. Wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and clover seed appear with varying No 2 grades and market spreads.
The article criticizes Nebraska school boards for selling bonds to eastern investors rather than taking state loans. It cites Blunt as a case where officials chose an eastern firm offering blank bonds, savings now but higher future tax costs, instead of boosting the state fund.
Small cattle holders fight a proposed bill to lease unoccupied government lands west of the ninety ninth meridian for grazing. They warn large leases would squeeze out small ranchers while large holders benefit from fenced, confined ranges and cheaper hay grazing.
Senate fights the Nicarm Guan agreement and abrogation terms of the Clay ton Bulwer treaty negotiated by Secretary Hay and Ambassador Pauncefote. Critics target neutrality clauses and pledges on fortifications while noting costs, shared benefits, and US exclusive strategic rights in hostilities.
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