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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
2
A Monday tornado at Hampton Beach NH caused extensive damage and loss of life. The storm cut a 100 yard swath, destroyed cottages and hotels, and struck the skating rink where 75 to 125 people were seriously injured and seven died. A yacht with nine aboard had five drownings.
A bridge over the Mohican River at Shelby Ohio collapsed during a public wedding with about 1000 people present. Four died instantly and roughly 100 were injured, many critically. Names of the deceased included Cyrus Kahan 59 Shelby, Mrs Louisa Mona han 55 Edison, Ada Bloodhart 14 Shelby, Frank Keckler 12 Shelby. Panic followed as rescuers struggled to account for the wounded.
Two thousand accredited delegates are expected at the international mining congress in Salt Lake City this week, with at least as many more visitors as spectators. About 1,800 delegates have registered from 27 states and territories and 125 communities, with ample hotel accommodations at fair rates arranged for the crowd.
A steamer carrying 100 to 150 passengers was struck by a squall near Beverly and sank a quarter mile from the wharf. Rescue efforts saved many. estimates say 20 to 30 lives lost.
Secretary of State Hon. William R. Day received a Master of Arts degree from the University of Michigan during the commencement exercises. The event highlighted Day’s public service and the university’s recognition of his career.
Announcement in New York states the Big Four will purchase the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville from interested parties. Presidents Ingalls Brice and associates confirm an outright purchase to absorb the Monon as part of a broader central west consolidation focused on the bituminous coal trade. The deal would grant the Big Four access to Chicago and increase Indianapolis and Louisville business while reducing competition in those regions.
The Nebraska delegation announced final passage of a bill appropriating $40000 to bring representatives of all American tribes to Omaha. Transportation will be arranged, a large northern tract reservation at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition grounds will host tepees and a mammoth wigwam for ceremonies like the ghost lance, snake dance, and sun dance.
A Bucharest dispatch cites Vienna claims that the Count and Countess of Ivanoff, chamberlain and czarina's lady in waiting, were arrested for attempting to poison the Russian rulers. The czarina showed signs of slow arsenic poisoning daily in coffee, and is described as unpopular and often nicknamed the German.
The Democratic state convention in Chattanooga nominated Benton McMillan for governor by acclamation and adopted a platform backing the Chicago declaration, opposing war bond issues, and urging treasury warrants as circulating medium. The war plank calls for vigorous hostilities and Monroe Doctrine adherence. The congress also reports on labor strife, railroad resignations, shipping signals near Honolulu, and a murder arrest in South Carolina.
A Macon Missouri special reports Henry Williams a colored man arrested Thursday for outraging the Browitt girls was hanged by a mob. He died protesting his innocence. The French cabinet decided to restore the wheat duty on July 1 with a fall levy.
The Minnesota Republican convention in St Paul named a full ticket led by Governor candidate Henry Eustis of Minneapolis on the third ballot. he won 555 votes to 591 needed, with un crossed support after changes. Opponents Capt. Van Sant and Judge Collins pledged support, and the rest of the slate moved through with little opposition.
Oscar Gardner defeats Jack McClelland in the tenth round at Wheeling West Virginia after a fast exchange. McClelland collapses from a left hand upper cut to the stomach, seconds alleging a foul but doctors find no foul. Referee rules Gardner winner as windstorm hits Minnesota.
New York express companies conclude that war revenue tax will absorb most net revenue and pass the tax to shippers plus rates. In another note, the Ancient Order of Hibernians meets in Trenton and adopts Bishop McFaul’s new ritual and a revised constitution, rejecting national insurance.
A digest of livestock and grain prices across multiple markets including Chicago, Indianapolis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, Buffalo, and New York. Cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and potatoes listed with bid ranges and grade notes.
Sampson’s fleet destroys the Spanish squadron with decisive action. About 1,300 Spaniards are captured, including Admiral Cervera, marking a dramatic turn in the hostilities.
Washington reports the destruction of Cervera’s fleet near Santiago and 1300 Spanish prisoners. Shafter demands surrender with threat of bombardment by noon tomorrow. Dewey and Sampson coordinate after Admiral's dispatches praise American victory.
Commodore Watson reports the Spanish squadron of seven ships, including one gunboat, destroyed within an hour near Santiago. The Cristobal Colon was beached after a long pursuit. One Yeoman killed and one wounded aboard the Brooklyn. 1,600 Spaniards captured and about 350 killed or drowned. 160 wounded. Admiral Cervera and most officers taken prisoner.
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