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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text references April notices, names like Tobin and Register, scattered phrases about cultivation and office, lacking coherent events or dates, not enough readable detail to identify a specific action or outcome.
Capital flows and a Northern Plains printing concern, S D Mitchell faces shifts in ownership and production capacity. The piece notes local impact on jobs and regional industry with references to the Tuniisier project and the role of a small press in the midwest economy.
A partial to total solar eclipse crossed North Pope and Africa and parts of Louisiana Alabama North Carolina Southland Virginia in the United States. The event drew global notice as the path of totality spanned water and six states, with advances in telescopes and equipment enabling extensive observations. Millions spent to prepare and observe, while experts anticipated record data. In Michigan, a mining disaster at Calumet wiped out life in a shaft fire. Twelve men were blocked by flames and rescued. one missing worker, Will Meltae, died after being found on a ladder following hours of effort.
Sunday night farmer Will Wise and his family endured a brutal attack when a gunman fired through a window. Son William aged 7 died. James 11 was wounded. William 88 was struck. Mrs Wise suffered multiple wounds and may die. Two daughters escaped to safety. Two suspects are being sought.
The Methodist general conference rejected a report attacking President McKinley over temperance issues and narrowly adopted a minority conclusion urging him to support the pending canteen law. The debate lasted about two hours with Samuel Dice of Michigan leading the temperance committee. (Additional items report rebel surrenders in the Philippines, Mrs Gladstone ill, a death penalty case in North Dakota, and a failed banking collapse in Michigan.)
James Fitzharris known as Sinn de Goat and Joseph Mullett, described as Irish invincibles, were ordered excluded and deported by the board of special inquiry at the immigration station. They were pardoned in Ireland after a life sentence for Phoenix Park disturbances in 1832 and arrived in New York as steerage passengers aboard the Lavania. A possible appeal to Washington may affect their departure, with plans to sail on the Lucania if denied.
In Thompson Springs Utah Sheriff Taylor of Grand County and cattle owner Sam Jenkins were killed by outlaws on Hill Creek about fifty miles north. Deputy Herbert Day, who witnessed the ambush, says the pair were shot in the back after dismounting to approach the outlaws. Day telegraphed Governor Wells, who ordered a posse to the scene.
Celestials appeal to court seeking an injunction to restrain the San Francisco Board of Health from interfering with the liberties of Chinese residents and others wishing to leave the city. Judge Morrow ordered the board to show cause if an injunction should be granted. An embargo on Chinese and Japanese residents was imposed over plague fears, with proceedings expected to prove whether a plague exists in the city.
An unknown person attempted to blow up a St Louis Transit Company car on Spaulding Avenue. The first car struck an explosion that lifted it two or three inches, causing a loud noise but causing no damage or injuries.
Washington reports the Senate agreed to a Cuban affairs investigation and to empower the committee to travel to Cuba if needed. Indianapolis canvassing board results show Donnelly losing to Lyseh for president by 4,000 to 5,000 votes, with first vice president undecided between Hays and Hawkes. Laramie, Peter Kennedy survived a train jump tragedy, dragged from the platform by Conductor James Duffey after leaping from a westbound train.
The House committee on the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Washington reports the St Louis 1903 bill without recommendation. It pledges a government appropriation of 5 million dollars and allows a proportionate share of proceeds to the government.
A derailed locomotive near Carbon toppled and crushed fireman Jed Shidler of Laramie. The accident occurred as the engine was moved to shops for repairs. The incident highlights dangers faced by railway workers in early operations.
Chicago awoke to a 1 am assault by 13 men claiming the District of Lake Michigan. Capt. Streeter's squatters seized 168 acres along Lincoln Park but faced armed resistance from park officials and police. A volley mortally wounded a horse and wounded a bystander. several invaders surrendered after a parley at Chicago Avenue.
Manila report says Maj. Marsh with a Thirteenth Infantry battalion and Col. Mare with the Thirty third Infantry reached the northeast area near LBengar and found a trail of Filipino supporters believed to back Aguinaldo. In a separate action, Sgt Derry and four privates of Company B, Twenty seventh Regiment, rescued the San Mateo president’s daughter from Ladrones but were ambushed. seven Ladrones were killed as three privates held the attackers while reinforcements arrived.
Washington reports the court of inquiry found Captain McGowan did not exercise proper discretion in shooting a Filipino who was boarding the Monadnok in Manila Bay. The secretary announced the finding of fault in not reporting to the commander in chief and noted provision for the deceased's widow and children. A court martial is likely to be ordered.
Akron Ohio work train accident leaves three men dead and several injured after brakes fail on gravel cars carrying about a dozen workers. Nine jump to escape as the incline stalls. three stay onboard and perish when the cars derail at the bottom. Other brief notes: Joliet Illinois thousand laid off as mills close amid strike impact. Julia Ward Howe birthday marked in Boston with flowers and well wishes.
Burglars blew open the vault of the Bank of Dover in Windom Minnesota on May 25 and stole $4,500 in silver. The robbery was discovered in the morning and the thieves escaped.
A second floor fire at a Catholic institution in Peoria Illinois destroyed nearly the entire tome of the Good Shepherd. Fourteen sisters and eighty young inmates escaped unharmed with some thrilling rescues. Estimated loss is 50000 dollars with 12020 dollars insured. Miles and Corbin's Interest. Washington Senate military affairs committee completes review of the military academy appropriation bill. The bill adds sections of the army reorganization bill giving the army commander rank of lieutenant general and the adjutant general rank of major general. Cincinnati Central Chair Manufacturers' Association formed by twenty five men representing 90 percent of chair makers across several states.
In St. Joseph Missouri Frank Gosnell attacked his father-in-law Frank Walsh with a hatchet after Walsh interfered in ongoing abuse of Gosnell's wife. Walsh suffered life-threatening wounds and Gosnell is under arrest.
Chicago officials rule the Wabash elevator of the Chicago Elevator Company irregular. Russell Sage serves as president while George Gould sits as director.
Philips Wisconsin reports the Flambeau Paper Company's mill and warehouse at Park Falls Price County burned on Sunday causing about 200000 in losses. The plant was insured but fire protection was inadequate and fears existed it might be totally wiped out.
A compilation of live market quotes across Sioux City, Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, Buffalo, and New York. Prices for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and seed are listed with shipping grades and quality ranges. Strong entities include city names and commodity types.
A deck hand named Smith on the Steamer Dakota drowned after a fall near Lion Mound on the Missouri River in Gregory County. Reports claim he had trouble with companions before the accident and that he may have been pushed off the boat into the river, prompting calls for an investigation.
Thievery along the Missouri River escalates with cattle raids near Tulare and Yankton, five head horses stolen from M. Felker, and two men Fred Lingnofsky and Charles Klein arrested in Bon Homme County. Sheriff Eads and cowboys recovered about thirty cattle in Sully County, while settlers threaten vigilante justice if thefts persist. Congregational Churches elect officers at Sioux Falls with 6,870 members and 9,418 Sunday-school enrollees. assaults and robberies near Garretson involve Dan Gleason, William McCue, and Mr. and Mrs. Maxfield ambushing H. Newgard of the Great Northern.
The Mitchell intercollegiate athletic contest report shows total receipts over two days at 672 dollars. After expenses, each college receiver earned 80.40 dollars, described as the largest dividend yet from past contests and boosting plans for next year’s annual meeting.
After two five hour sessions the Republican state convention adjourned sine die at 4 a.m. Thursday May 24. Frank LeCocaq Jr of Douglas won the railway commissioner race on the final ballot with 623 votes while Blougets 382 and Gage 23. J M Greene of Brile won national committeeman over Loomis of Jerauld. The state central committee chose Frank Grane of Watertown as chairman and George W Ayers of Deadwood as vice chair. The full committee lists county representatives including Loevinger White, Longstat Turon, Beolay Chamberlain, and many others across South Dakota.
A recent court decision unsettles town real estate titles in Lead. Deeds transferring surface rights from Homestake Company to trustees and then to buyers were not recorded, creating disputed ownership in parts of the city.
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