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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
8
Pouniisnen Ay 2 ae ae. Capital city newspaper item references a printing firm notice involving eeKLY CAPITAL sci and S. D. Printing O. No clear actions or dates are provided beyond the entities.
An Evening News report from Shanghai details July 18 losses after allied forces including Americans Japanese British and French assault on Tien Tsin walls. Col Liscum is reported killed with Maj Regan Capt Buckmiller Wilcox and Noyes among the wounded.
Fifteen lives are known to be lost in a cloudburst at Coleman Texas on the 11th inst Ten bodies were recovered and two identified Many more are feared dead in the valley below Coleman Water flooded the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway tracks stopping traffic.
The president may return soon for a brief period. Reports say 8 000 to 10 000 troops will be gathered and sent to China rapidly. Gen Heywood plans novisization for another marine battalion to the Far East, leaving San Francisco around Aug 1.
A rear end collision at 2 30 Sunday morning west of Tara Iowa between the Illinois Central Clipper from Sioux City and a Cherokee led freight train killed Conductor Mellville and injured Brake man Heeligman. The wreck left the passenger engine a wreck, the caboose destroyed, and the gravel line block filled with mud. Crew and passengers escaped serious injury though shaken, as investigators weigh light and order issues and delays from a washout.
Senator John H Gear of Iowa died on the 4th in Portland flats of heart trouble after a routine day. He awoke at 1 30 Saturday morning and declined rapidly. Mrs Gear is prostrated. The body was taken home by special car with his wife and escort. Burial followed Wednesday at Aspen cemetery Burlington at 3 30 p.m. Col Dick Root arranged the solemn, modest service in keeping with the family’s wish. Expressions of sympathy pour in from friends and acquaintances.
Manila reports recount violence in the last week of fighting with Americans killing and wounding rebels. Captured insurgents describe burial alive of Gilmore’s party. Other holdings include trellis of captured forces and expected arrivals of captured officers.
O H Dillon arrested in Chicago charged as one of the burglars who robbed the American Express Company at Storm Lake Iowa of blanks that could be filled to total twenty thousand dollars Dillon and a companion came to Chicago on July 10 secured telegraph work the companion escaped the stolen orders totaling five hundred dollars traced his capture
A St. Petersburg dispatch details the killing of M de Giers and massacre of the Russian legation in Pekin. Boxers allegedly tortured officials, boiled the minister in a kettle, and killed others as a mob danced nearby. Mme de Giers and guards reportedly died defending the mission.
A large turnout at Yankton County court house examined official acts of the county commissioners. Farmers presented charges of illegal proceedings, the court listened to defense, and the assembly voted disapproval in eight of ten cases. A taxpayers association was formed to monitor county representation and hire counsel for future matters.
The state board met at Mitchell to examine eight candidates for pharmacist registrations. President J. A. Keith noted the board cannot act on liquor-law violations by drug stores but will assist the state’s attorney in counties with violations. The State Pharmaceutical Association meets August 7 to 9 at Brookings, with plans to tour the state agricultural college’s pharmacy department.
The state department cites Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai reporting the final attack on the legations at Pekin on July 7. Officials fear the ministers, their families, and staff have been killed, aligning with European chancellors on a grim outcome.
In Nebraska a diphtheria outbreak traced to the treatment of Mrs. F G Mc Farland by Christian Science healers the Crowns. She died at 17, leaving a baby. McFarland and others in both families contracted the disease and died. Six Omaha children linked to the case are ill. Quarantine was imposed to prevent an epidemic.
In accordance with national monetary conference directives in Kansas City, President Chas. S. Thompson and Secretary J. N. Stephens appoint a committee. Judge A. W. Rucker of Colorado is named chairman to inform Bryan of the convention proceedings and action.
Thieves rifled the Olivet postoffice finding little value as postmistress George had moved valuables to a safe. Three letters with shirt waist pins were taken. They then tried to enter W. J. White & Co store but fled when Robert Schulz slept there. About 40 cents in stamps were stolen from Lawyer Quinn's office. Suspects seen. likely tramp activity, inspector notified.
Sioux Falls night cook Ward Axford is under arrest for beating his wife when she, fearing death, said her assailant was a Minnesota horse thief. A Graceville livery owner identified Axford as the man who stole a team last May. Minnesota officials plan to pursue requisition and return him for trial.
A mass meeting of laborers in Chicago heard from Samuel Gompers and the Mine Workers' Union president. They pledged financial aid to local strikers as part of escalating labor action. In Fergus Falls Minnesota authorities investigate cattle deaths linked to water hemlock, a weed growing near sloughs. Market quotes from major cities show cattle hogs and wheat prices, with regional variations for No 2 red wheat and other commodities.
A gang of hoboes attacked Woonsocket, injuring a section boss Gere and stealing $10 before being captured by a citizen posse. Tom Sweeney wins a Burlington road suit, about $31,000. Summit votes on a $2,600 bonds for a new school house. Van Moore sentenced to life for Tin Cup murder. Fire destroys a Range House on Cheyenne River. Four hundred Angora goats bought in Omaha to graze on the Tango. May creameries in the state pay out over $47,000. Five men escape serious injury after a barn scaffold collapse. Sioux Falls earns a future Nordic festival two years hence.
Hon John L Pennington ex governor of Dakota Territory and editor of the Alabama Home at Anniston Ala died in that city on the 9th inst He served as territorial governor from 1874 to 1878 appointed by President Grant His tenure was marked by sharp political contests and post term he returned to journalism in Yankton then Alabama Pennington County in the Black Hills is named for him The article also notes a mill accident near Tyndall a man named Peter Henneger who sleeps walks a boy and mother injured a timber thief case a new Davis elevator and a suicide at Rapid City plus strawberry harvest and G A R headquarters and outstanding warrants party news
Shanghai advices report Gen Nieh entered Pekin with 9,000 men and defeated Prince Tuan’s forces. Nieh rescued Prince Ching beset by Boxers, with 250 losses. Japan plans to deploy about 560,000 troops to China as unrest spreads. Russians, Germans blamed for China troubles. Legations in Pekin and St Petersburg under siege or protection.
Georgetown dispatch reports intense interest in Kentucky's famed Goebel murder case as trial opens. Courtroom security and weapon searches marked the first day while ex Governor John Young Brown and Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin argued over immediate trial versus continuance. Jurors were chosen on Thursday amid protest and anticipation.
At Canton Ohio Thursday President McKinley was formally notified of his Republican nomination to seek a second term. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge delivered the notification and the President’s courteous reply set the tone for the campaign. The event mirrored four years ago with Lodge repeating Thurston’s role as chair and the unanimous renomination announced. Also noted: Hart Wood, a 19 year old, won the prize for Denver city park gateway design among experienced architects. German orders push Chicago meat demands more inspectors. Over 5,000 children sang in New York’s sangferfest chorus.
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