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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
7
The Court of Inquiry into the beef controversy met at 10 AM in Washington to begin formal proceedings. Gen Miles was sworn as the first witness after the court, in full dress, paid respects to the President and the War Department.
Thomas O Neill a butcher at Swift s Lacking house in St Joseph Missouri was killed Sunday night by his two younger brothers Edward and Jack They attacked him with butcher knives after a dispute over guoney matters Thomas was stabbed twice in the heart his head cut and his body riddled with wounds Milward was badly cut Jack O Neill described as a one legged biner with missing fingers on one hand is said to have killed in self defense The two brothers are under arrest
The Supreme Court affirmed the Eighth Circuit ruling in the Sioux City Terminal Company of Sioux City v Trust Company of North America. Justice White wrote the opinion. The mortgage in question reached $1,250,009 and a state law challenge to the mortgage value was overruled.
Ohio's attorney general files in the state Supreme Court to revoke the Argand Refining Company's charter of Marietta alleging a pay-for-nonuse pact with Standard Oil of $1,000 monthly for ten years starting December 1898. A suit to oust Continental Tobacco Company from its charter as a trust under the OVER corporation act is prepared.
The House approved a 420 million dollar indemnity bill for Spain and a separate 20 million dollar payment under the Paris treaty. No amendments were allowed and an attempt to declare policy against permanent annexation failed. Only 84 votes against the measure out of 255 cast.
R G Dun and Co notes business growth despite monopolies and trusts. Atlantic wheat exports reach 2,265,716 bushels this week, flour included, versus 8,192,057 last year. Corn exports near record levels, continuing strong foreign demand despite higher U S prices. Manufacturers seek heavy goods but cite inability to pay current prices. many purchases at concessions. US failures total 178, Canada 16, vs 205 and 25 a year ago.
The Chicago City Council approved a amended charter for the Illinois Telephone and Telegraph Company by 58 to 4. It grants a thirty year franchise within city limits, with city compensation varying by decade, pole rights for the city, price caps on instruments, free city telephones, periodic rentals for fire and police use, and an option for the city to purchase the plant at franchise end.
The administration vows a rapid campaign to extend U S jurisdiction over the Philippine group arguing delay risks anarchy and paralysis of interests. A naval campaign will begin once reinforcements reach Manila, with gunboats en route to Dewey.
Robert Howard, colored, was hanged in Chicago last Friday for complicity in the murder of F. C. Metcalf last November for the purpose of robbery. Three big buildings burned in Philadelphia destroying three six story business structures with an aggregate loss near $400 000.
The National Assembly at Versailles announced that Loubet won the French presidency with 4838 votes to 279 for Meline and 50 scattered. Prolonged applause followed the result amid clashes and arrests, with fears of an organized push for resignation.
In Philadelphia Mrs. Charles Fahrenkamp 38 and her children Florence 10 and William 9 plus an unknown woman about 35 were found dead from gas in a room of their home. Liquor bottles and cigars lay nearby. Neighbors forced entry after reports of stillness. one girl tried to help her mother days earlier. The husband was away on business.
A Calais express collided with a stationary train near Forest Brussels in fog. Twenty one passengers died and about one hundred were injured as wrecked cars collapsed. no Americans or English among the victims.
A Sunday afternoon riot at the Star Theater in Chicago drew about 2,000 attendees, causing extensive interior damage after tickets were refused refunds. Chairs, chandeliers, and carpets were destroyed while the crowd clashed, until police dispersed the scene. money was later refunded to coupon holders.
Bandits blew open the Oberlin Banking Company's vault after cutting the trolley wire to power a drill. They damaged walls and shelves, shattered plaster, and toppled vault doors, but no money or safe contents were taken. No suspects found.
The California Raisin Growers Association calls a March 1 mass meeting for all state growers. Directors will resign, canceling contracts. 76 percent acreage needed for the combine remains far short, with less than a third secured and little hope of completion.
Chicago cattle ranges 3.00 to 6.00, hogs shipping 3.00 to 4.00, sheep 3.00 to 4.75, wheat 72 to 84 cents, corn 34 to 38 cents, oats 28 to 29, rye 55 to 57. Similar quoted ranges appear for Indianapolis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, Buffalo, and New York with prices for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and minor items listed.
President McKinley declares no imperial designs and affirms the duty to possess and hold the Philippines until Congress directs otherwise. He says Filipinos’ welfare guides policy, and the conquest will be for the islands’ good, with Congress to decide future sovereignty. The Home Market Club banquet in Boston drew 1,914 served and 8,800 spectators.
The French president Felix Faure died in the Elysee Palace Paris at 10 p m on Thursday night after a sudden illness believed to be apoplexy He was with Mme Faure and his cabinet when stricken and attempts to aid him failed Parisians reacted with shock as news spread of the natural though sudden death He had served as minister of marine and was elected president January 17 1895 His term would have ended in 1902 and the chambers must elect a successor Yet another item notes Col James A Sexton G A R commander funeral in Chicago and Edward Lennon in Boston avoiding a streetcar fine and serving jail.Click to collapse
Fire swept the Brooklyn navy yard on a Wednesday night destroying the largest machine shops in the country. Government losses exceed one million dollars with 1,000 workers displaced during Spain war rush work. Fire officials cite possible insulation ignition, snow and water shortages hampering efforts. A court of inquiry will investigate.
The House failed to override the chair in committee of the whole delaying the Nicaraguan canal bill. After four hours of debate the chair sustained 127 to 109, halting Hepburn's amendment move. Party lines blurred as supporters argued for or against breaking House rules.
The January 1899 merchandise exports totaled 115 515 954 while imports reached 58 472 315, yielding a trade surplus of 57 043 630, against a January 1898 surplus of 57 598 960. Seven months ending Jan 31 show exports 749 472 465 and imports 367 175 925, with a surplus of 382 296 540, up from 377 750 877 year prior.
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