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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
3
Reports from Washington describe officials discrediting a dispatch about mediation with China while Secretary Hay remains cautious. Separately a Alabama lynching followed a 13 year old's assault as mob fury overrides legal process and sheriffs seek order.
London fog shrouds the Trish Channel as the Cunard liner Campania strikes the Liverpool bark Embleton, sinking her instantly. Seven crew rescued. eleven feared lost including the captain. Campania sustains bow damage but reaches Liverpool safely.
Cyrus B. Fockler, preacher linked to Chicago head Alexander Dowie, was mobbed at a Mansfield hotel after returning for divine healing charges. Police intervened, rescuing him from tar and feathers at the gas house, then sheltering him at the station before he was spirited out of the city.
In Rock Springs Wyoming a wave of outrages against Chinese residents has prompted Cheyenne to ready troops for possible deployment. State authorities aim to protect the 509 Chinese nationwide as martial law looms and two infantry companies may be sent to Rock Springs to prevent bloodshed.
Explosions Sunday damaged two transit cars of the Southwestern and Broadway lines. A foot of rail was torn up on South Seventh Street and front tracks were wrecked on South Broadway. Mrs Annie Kollmeier was lightly wounded by a stray bullet on a Chouteau Avenue car.
William Vanderbilt, the young millionaire, was arrested by park police for speeding in Blue Hill Park Massachusetts. He was held on $25 bail and fined $15 after pleading nolle contendere.
Washington reports from the war department that the Cuban election date for delegates to the constitutional convention is approximately fixed for November 6 next.
A long wooden building called the hosthouse at the Charleston navy yard burned completely with its contents. The loss is estimated at $150,000.
Gov Beckham was renominated for Kentucky governor by acclamation at the Democratic state convention in Lexington. After roll call, Beckham secured the required votes, with Tarvin withdrawn and Beckham nominated unanimously. The platform urged fair elections and amending the Goebel law while ensuring Republican representation on election bodies. It reaffirmed the Kansas City platform and endorsed Beckham's administration.
Indians from Hudson Bay report wreckage and two dead men near James Bay post. A dying man spoke an unknown language, likely not English, and officials suspect remnants of Andre’s north pole airship. A rescue party pursues identity evidence.
Leavenworth Kansas Capt Carl Reichmann United States military attache with the Boer army denies leading Boer forces in any battles in South Africa. In a Pretoria diary May 15 letter to Adolph Lange Reichmann says he was an observer not a commander and calls reports of his leadership a silly canard. He mentions presence at Samas Post as an observer not a leader.
Mt Ainsena near Bandaisan erupted last week causing widespread lava flows. Two hundred people were killed or injured as villages were engulfed and adjacent districts suffered great damages.
The Delagoa Bay arbitration award was closed for Portugal with Senor Duarte announcing the government deposited about 3 million dollars with a Paris bank. The British and American claimants must now negotiate a fair distribution of the fund, with talks under way and seen as likely to succeed.
Market quotes cover Sioux, Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, Buffalo, and New York. Prices span cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and other staples with No. 2 grades and shipping terms.
Milton E. Barlow of Sioux Falls received word from the U S War Department that his son Jesse E. Barlow, formerly of the First Regiment South Dakota Volunteers and who re enlisted in the regular army, died in a Manila hospital. He had been reported earlier as sentenced to death for desertion, but supporters argued he may have erred without willful intent.
A Nebraska farm near Elk Point reported diphtheria deaths after Mrs. F G Mc Farland refused medical care and was treated by Christian Science healers the Crown family for quinsy. The illness spread to her husband two others and eight more relatives. Authorities fear an epidemic as quarantines are imposed on all victims. A separate storm tale notes an 18 year old Met Menno youth killed by lightning and five horses perished in a Barn blaze. Insurance agents report multiple hail losses averaging $500 each.
Trouble at Pine Ridge Agency as Maj. Clapp is relieved of duty and chief clerk Robert Pugh resigns. Reports say Clapp sent in his resignation, not yet accepted, with a full investigation expected.
An westbound Northwestern passenger train derailed six miles east of Highmore after striking a herd of cattle. The engine and tender left the tracks while the baggage car was thrown off. Engineer Vance sustained bad bruises and Fireman Briggs was scalded but should recover. Fourteen cattle died. No passengers were hurt.
North western State Bank has been sold to A. G. Anderson of Janesville, Peter A. Ring of Big Springs and his sons Andrew and A H Ring, changing Eli Point Bank from state to private control. In Parker, Fowler and Robinson’s drug store was charged with selling liquor to a drunkard. Sheriff Kirk tried the case before Justice Collins, defendants bound over to circuit court with $200 bonds.
C H Freeman of Elk Point suffered a left hand finger injury two weeks ago that led to blood poisoning. Doctors are hopeful as they fight to save the hand and arm.
The Brule County normal institute will convene in Kimball starting Monday August 20 and run through September 8 with Prof. J F Doderer of Chamberlain directing assisted by Miss Caroline C Quigg of Mitchell. A profitable session is anticipated.
Dr Doty of Coleman will receive an automobile as his practice requires rapid travel over a large territory, replacing slower horse rides through the countryside.
C V P Stout of the Nebraska agricultural station and state hydrographer for the US Geological Survey visited Watertown to study Lake Kampeska and the Sioux River for a potential government report. Government plans from Col Chittenden and the hydrographic division align on water storage and power use, with a congressional committee to hear local citizen interest.
A blaze at Brown Bros lumber and coal sheds in Huron destroyed engine, saw machinery, wood and coal for over 8000 dollars. The day prior the plant was found with a figure near the main office and a later fire suggests incendiaries. One small insurance policy covered the main building.
A workman at the Star mill in Lead fell fifty feet into a bed of hot ashes while dumping them from a car. He sank from sight and died within three minutes as his partner watched. The man, L. M. Lee, was unmarried and had no relatives in America.
The four-year-old daughter of Andrew Nelson drowned in the Baltic River. A nearby Sioux Falls man saw a dress in the water but fled in panic. He later recovered the body and tried to revive her, but she was already lifeless.
Attempted bank robbery ends with $30 seized as burglars flee after drilling near the safe. Body of Henry Block found on a Missouri River sandbar near Oakoma where he drowned last winter. Diphtheria spreads to adults in Lead with two deaths. blamed on poor sewers. First serious sunstroke reported in northern Black Hills. Edward Bolk hospitalized. Liquor license revenues reach 2750 dollars with distribution among Turner Deuel and Custer counties. Morrill fund draft of 25000 dollars aids Brookings Agricultural College. Gillup department store in Watertown closes for inventory under trustee order. Temporary measure ongoing.
A compiled timeline chronicles the Pekin siege from June to July detailing ministerial warnings in Washington and Peking, foreign troop landings, the massacre of Christians, the Empress and Boxers, the fall and siege of Tien Tsin, naval actions, and ultimate feared deaths of Conger and multiple ministers as relief efforts unfold.
A survey of Qing era infrastructure notes telegraph links with Russia since 1892, a sparse railroad network totaling about 317 miles, and a vast network of canals including the Grand Canal from Tien-Tsin to Hangzhou. The piece also mentions primitive postal services, growing foreign rail construction nearby, and cultural life featuring street theaters and public performances.
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