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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
4
The new revenue law imposes stamps on checks drafts and other paper of value with varied rates. Bonds deeds bank drafts and stock certificates face 2 to 5 cents per $100. life insurance policies 8 cents per $100. deeds conveyances 50 cents up to $500 and 50 cents more per additional $500.
Professor A C Hal phide spoke on hypnotism at the Baptist church noting it as a science anyone can learn with practice. He said hypnotism aids healing, cites Chicago practice, and predicts wider medical use, despite opposition. Also notes dome stability rumors about St Paul’s and Hindu burial customs.
The Republic announces the Spanish fleet at Santiago captured with Admiral Cervera, prompting celebrations, cannon fire, and reactions from local business figures like S. H. Scallin. Ads tout Hood’s Pills, Dr King’s remedy, and Mrs Winslow’s Syrup as popular tonics, with notices on loans and mail remaining.
Special to The Republican reports Blanco seeking relief from Spain and Cervera attempting a breakout from Santiago harbor before Admiral Sampson. All ships except the Vizcaya were destroyed, and 1,300 Spanish soldiers are taken prisoner while Vizcaya speeds at 20 knots as pursuers close in. The New York or Brooklyn could overtake the vessel.
The account describes Sampson's fleet overpowering Cervera's squadron near Santiago harbor. Infanta Maria Teresa Oquendo Vizcaya and torpedo boats Furor and Pluton were destroyed or sunk. Colon was driven ashore six miles west of Santiago. 1,300 Spanish sailors were captured and American losses were light.
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