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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
7
South Dakota farmers record an exceptional crop outlook with wheat and rye thriving despite early cold. The piece notes large hay and corn potential, a major wool gathering in Chamberlain, and local incidents including a railway accident, a Hot Springs hospital funding vote, and Sundry civic notes.
South Dakota officials will discontinue using passes for railway travel and will require receipts for public travel expenses. The circular letter, prepared by the state auditor, sets new limits and demands itemized receipts to verify expenditures.
The report covers arguments in the injunction suit challenging state officials, a Sioux Falls incident with a drunken workman, a Yankton fire at the store of Joinson Hurison, and a series of local legal and political notes including a woman adjudged insane, a governor candidate, a state printing contract, and pardons issued by Gov. Lee.
The popular war loan is meeting general approval in Aberleen with local banks reporting subscriptions of 35.0 dollars. Merchants, farmers, mechanics and all trades are represented among subscribers.
A large body of gold ore assaying 33 percent to the ton was struck at Ragged Top by the Starter Brothers, only ten feet from the surface. The find is estimated to hold about $10,000 in ore.
The Senate adopted resolutions thanking common seamen and naval heroes while advancing Hawaiian annexation measures. Debate covered Indian and military appropriations, with filibustering failing against a final conference report. The House sent bills to conference as naval and defense provisions circulated.
A Merchants Association plan seeks a state law on a penny telegram tax. Merchants will refuse to pay a war tax surcharge and compel common carriers to issue receipts with stamps after payment. Express companies say counsel advised payment. carriers would pass the tax to shippers via higher rates under existing contracts.
A special commission is appointed to probe water conditions at Camp Alger where the New York cavalry detachment at Fort Meyer reports typhoid cases. Surgeons argue water quality, with plans to report to the War Department, as tensions over soil maturity and disinfection persist.
A collage of sardonic lines from various papers commenting on Aguinaldo in the Philippines, naval strategy, and political figures. The excerpts touch on leadership, post offices, state ships, and the morale of war with light humor about ships, bonds, and a looming broadcast.
The article details Spanish warship assessments at Santiago and indemnity negotiations, American naval actions, and troop logistics. It notes the Tampa to Santiago mail service, German-Dewey coordination, and rough riders fighting as infantry due to horses left in Tampa. It covers sailings, supply ships, and U.S. naval leadership under Sigsbee and Dewey.
Five thousand educators from across the United States converge on Omaha for a four day Trans Miss educational convention. Delegations arrive by special trains. Boyd's Theater and exposition grounds host sessions with speeches by Dr. A F Nightingale Dr J W Redway and George Gates among others. A Gala reception at City Hall lights the city in a grand, illuminated display.
A collage of terse comments on the Spanish American War era. Quips touch Cervera, Camara, Weyler, Hobson, and Schley, with notes on battleships, the Omaha exposition, the Maine, and the value of Havana meat amid conflict.
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