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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
5
A historic notice offers subscription options for The Mitchell Capital with various prepay periods and discounted club pricing. It directs subscribers to provide both old and new addresses for changes and to contact the office on Wednesday mornings for correspondence.
Advertisers may apply for rates with business cards up to six lines at five dollars per year and additional lines at one dollar. Local ads cost five cents per line while obituaries and notices run at five cents per line. The Aberdeen News moves to a new building and cites favorable crop prospects. President McKinley asks prayers for soldiers, and Chicago papers resume printed form after a strike, recalling the Santiago victory.
Lieut Hobson and seven assistants freed from Spanish prison via a prisoner exchange of equal rank. They received a hearty welcome from Shafter’s troops as they moved to their ships. Hobson praises Spanish treatment and finds no fault. General Cervera to be held at Boton fort for safekeeping.
Thursday night at 7 o clock President McKinley signed the Newlands resolution bringing Hawaii under U S sovereignty. Speaker Reeve refused to sign as presiding officer and remained opposed to annexation to the end. Two senators from the state split on the vote with Ky and Pettigrew cited on respective sides.
On the Texas battleship at the end of the Santiago engagement Captain Philip tied his hands to the quarterdeck and, with bare head, offered thanks to God for victory. He urged officers and men to bow their heads in silent prayer and gratitude. Hats were removed and three cheers followed.
The dispatches hint at peace with Spain as Camara’s squadron sails home and Shafter cites Spain’s weak capacity to fight further. Monroe doctrine cited as not blocking Pacific territory gains, with focus on Hawaii and the Philippines. Dewey and Schley praised for naval leadership, while internal political feuds and post office politics in Redfield are noted.
South Dakota railroad commissioners win the firmer footing to set freight and passenger rates after a federal judge dissolves an injunction. The decision upholds the commission and state law and allows a reasonable schedule based on the system’s earnings. The company plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Blanco vows to finish the war even if he must mobilize every Spanish soldier. Spain’s honor hinges on the effort. South Dakota volunteers remain in California with rumors of movement, but no solid orders. The troops grow weary of endless sand hills and wish to begin combat.
The Philadelphia Record notes Merritt faces an administration problem in resolving Philippines policy from Washington. It cites a dispute over whether the South Dakota governor called Col Grigsby’s cavalry “a disgrace,” with Rev Clevenger asserting the words were spoken. It praises the colored regulars of the Tenth Cavalry for bravery at Caney alongside Rough Riders, calling July Fourth a day of national pride for all races.
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois says she caught a cold that settled on her lungs and worsened despite month of treatment. Her druggist recommended Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. After six bottles she recovered and can now do her housework. Free trials at S H Scarlins drug store. Large bottles 50 cents and 1.00.
The piece argues that the teaching profession suffers low standing due to limited extended training. It compares teaching with medicine, noting increased respect follows higher education and licensing. It asserts that public opinion and law alike would elevate teaching if demanding, high order training were required, with respect varying by country and system.
A New York World excerpt shows a husband imposing a ten cent daily allowance on his wife. She wonders what she could possibly do with so little, and finally calms enough to discuss the matter with him in a measured way.
A terse exchange questions the truthfulness of Laxey and Slims. Both men affirm their honesty, while one speaker notes they recently called each other liars, highlighting a clash of credibility in a local dispute reported by the Detroit Free Press.
A Review of Reviews account describes Manila executions during the rebellion era described as ghastly shows seen from the Lunetta with thousands attending. Ladies waved handkerchiefs as shots were fired by native squads aiming at limbs, not quickly killing. Multiple volleys were common before surgeons declared death.
The New York Tribune outlines monitors as low freeboard floating batteries with armored revolving turrets, noting their origins in the Merrimac clash and their cheesebox resemblance. It also explains torpedo boats as swift, small craft designed to launch torpedoes and withdraw quickly, and describes torpedo boat catchers as larger ships built to deter or destroy these attackers.
A vivid account from Exchange portrays the bluefish as a relentless predator, traveling in long schools and decimating prey like shad and menhaden. They hunt in groups, tearing apart prey, consuming larger and smaller fish, and leaving a torn surface on the water. The text also notes a general belief about women and love.
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