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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
6
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Reports from Port confirm the Spanish torpedo boat Terror and sister ships sunk after a duel with the Oregon and her fleet. An 18 inch shell or torpedo strike reportedly sent the destroyer to the harbor bottom with all hands aboard. The fate of the Furor of Cer fleet remains disputed.
A Havana patch reports heavy fire on Santiago harbor at eight, twenty four ships of the Spanish fleet engaging forts and coast line. The firing ended at nine. Col Aldea notes Spanish fire near la Cabrera. American warships also involved. Spanish lines hold from Sibourney to wadores as attempts to land are checked. Dispatches from Cape Mayen add little detail.
An excursion boat from Quincy Illinois brought about 300 African Americans to Clarksville Missouri where a disturbance erupted. City Marshal Jeloan was killed when shot aboard the boat. A posse captured Sam Young Curtis Young Bob Marion and Charles Taylor and took them to jail. During the trip Satis and Sam Young were taken away and possibly killed. Other two may face similar fate.
Ten thousand men took part in a large sham battle at Chickamauga as regiments from the First division of the Third corps drilled and prepared. Officers from Gen Kiwoks down praised the camps for their excellent appearance and the success of military precautions amid notable healthfulness despite climate and diet changes.
Severe quake rocked northern Kentucky between 1 and 8 am Monday. Paris residents were jolted from bed while Millersville crowds fled, Wick homes left anxious for two minutes news from Maysville a strong quake lasting thirty seconds. Cynthiana reports loud rumble during shock. Latest unrest tied to Irish demonstrations in Belfast and disruptions at Dewey reports.
Canada moves to expel Lieut. Carranza who ran the Spanish Spy network from Montreal and his associate Senor Du Bose former Spanish secretary in Washington. The British ambassador Pauncefote was informed and has wired London for swift action as authorities prepare to remove them within days unless they depart voluntarily amid an international inquiry.
Misses Mauer and McCormick, Salvation Army lieutenants from St. Louis and Chicago, were arrested for mutilating statue at Trans Miss Exposition Grounds last week and released for want of prosecution. The company chose not to prosecute, seeking an easy resolution. The damaged statue stood near the Salvation Army rescue home, directed by the two officers. Booth Tucker had urged their transfer if released, but the girls wished to stand trial for their actions.
Capt Charles V Gridley commander of the cruiser Olympia and a hero of the Manila victory is dead. Navy telegram from Kobe dated June 4 says he died today and remains accompany me on Coptic. Gridley was a key adviser to Admiral Dewey and led the flagship during the war with Spain.
A Port Antonio dispatch alleges the American navy sank the Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror after leaving Fort de France but may refer to its sister Furor. A mail stage between Santa Inez and Santa Barbara was halted by a masked gunman. two passengers lost 65 dollars. Armour Institute Investment adds 500000 to Chicago tech endowment. A cruiser accident at Provincetown claims Klaas Wisselt’s life and fractures to Sevenson. Snow hits Colorado and Wyoming with several towns reporting heavy fall. Minnesota state land sale at Mora nets 2200 acres sold at 5 to 6 dollars per acre. Castellanos and Miller detained in Atlanta as suspected spies. Elijah Morse, former congressman, dies at 57 in Canton. Camp Alger findings deem it healthy though advisable to avoid more troops. Chicago man C M Charnley Jr commits suicide in Los Angeles after illness.
A Black man named William Street was burned at the stake in Dayline Louisiana after a May 30 assault on Mrs Parish. About a thousand spectators attended as fuel was set and Street was bound to a post near the railroad. Street confessed to a colored minister. a minister named John Rhodes was said to be implicated. Street uttered no word as flames consumed him for ten minutes. The wounded woman remained in critical condition and could not identify Street until a doctor opened her eyes.
A Dominican expedition landed at Monte Cristo from Haiti led by Senor Jimenez, formerly a New York merchant. Government forces waiting captured all. Gen Gustin Morales was shot. Jimenez detained for examination while execution of the rest appears likely.
The tug Record sank in the Duluth ship canal on Saturday after meeting a steamer entry into the harbor. Three crew members drowned including Capt John Bricklet M R Cook Steward George Richards and engineer. The accident occurred as the tug swung broadside against the steamer as the line was being made fast.
Governor may remove Mayor Van Wyck over action in ousting Police Commissioners Hamilton and Philips. Senator Platt urged the move and expects the governor to act. A special legislative session may convene around June 27.
Chicago cattle bids from common to prime at 38.00 to 55.00 with hogs 3.00 to 4.75 and sheep 50 cents to 4.75. grain prices list No. 2 red wheat 1.09 to 1.11, corn 32 to 40 cents, oats 24 to 31 cents, rye 46 to 48 cents. dairy eggs butter and regional spreads shown. numerous city bids from Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with varied ranges for cattle hogs sheep and grains.
A Washington dispatch reports the secretary of war said South Dakota’s first call quota was more than filled and the state would not furnish any volunteers under the second call. Gov. Lee has received notice to that effect, rendering local enlistment efforts in vain unless a third call is issued.
W H Colburn of Parkston wed Miss Caroline Langbein of Sioux Falls after Garrington murdered Roy Erickson. Langbein is Erickson’s aunt, Colburn’s father was Garrington’s alleged victim’s family. The couple’s union dissolved amid family strife led by Andy Jordan, producing a third divorce for Langbein.
A stranger posing as a detective visited August Westling's home in Sioux Falls claiming to pursue post office robbers. He lingered near outbuildings, then the next morning the barn was broken into with a horse, buggy, and harness stolen. Police suspect a roaming crook with a reward for capture.
Gov. Lee said he is waiting for Attorney General Grigsby to resign before deciding any action to appoint a successor. The prevailing view holds removal cannot occur without a vacancy, which requires death resignation or removal from the state, none of which has occurred here.
South Dakota Sportsmen Association elected officers for the year at Huron with J A Gage Bridgewater named president C M Seeley Canton as vice president and William Tolmie Huron as treasurer The tournament drew good attendance and spirited prize contests Winners included J A Sauer Huron who won the gold medal for top score in live pigeon shooting and will retain it until someone breaks the record.
A letter from Hon. A. Cochrane, Brookings state engineer of irrigation and director of farmers institutes, announces a July visit with three or four staff members to hold irrigation meetings and farmers institutes across Black Hills towns. About two weeks are scheduled for the program.
The purchasing board for cavalry horses met in Deadwood last week. Local horses were brought in and many purchases completed. Each animal sold for $110, considered favorable against typical selling prices. New Mining Company incorporation filed for Occidental and Oriental Mining and Investment Company in Deadwood with $1,090,000 capital. Westerville Creamery Company files articles of incorporation in Clay County with $3,059,000 capital. Aberdeen eyes a Business Men's Union to boost local commerce. Dr C S Cheney and family establish a drug store in Oacoma, after moving from Pennsylvania.
The General Association of Congregational Churches for South Dakota held a successful session in Huron May 24 to 27 with unusually large attendance. Reports cited progress in spiritual and financial fields, with pledges met and funds raised. The meeting elected Dr. E. M. Williams moderator and reviewed college and mission work. The association adjourned to meet in Aberdeen next year.
The Kimball council accepted a second artesian well for fire protection at 2248 dollars after failing to sink deeper due to hard rock like Sioux Falls granite. Taxpayers protested lack of citizen vote authorization. Also notes a drowning at Chickamauga Creek of Ernest Grant Briggs from Company B and immigration prospects in South Dakota with Commissioner lon H F Hunter praising incoming settlers and high land prices.
A petition was sent to the postmaster general seeking removal of the Chamberlain post office to a more central location. Postoffice Inspector Faulkner canvassed patrons to determine wishes and prepare a report. He has completed the work, but the department has not yet disclosed the report’s nature.
The Senate spent Saturday debating the war revenue bill with amendments under consideration. A Gorman Maryland amendment taxed corporations above 250 000 dollars gross receipts at 0 25 percent and was rejected 41 to 27. The House moved ahead on rail and civil law measures while Senate votes shifted toward silver bullion coinage and bond funding for war expenses.
Germany uses at least five law systems causing confusion for travelers as acts legal in one state may be crimes in another. Property rights add further complexity and misalignment during movement between states.
The barn owl proves a good provider as it hunts diligently. It brings about five mice per hour to the nest and, with both parents active at dusk and dawn, estimates total captures around forty mice per day.
A recruiting officer tells an applicant he is not heavy enough for cavalry. The applicant says he has been a London cab driver for seven years, implying he can ride over anything.
Facts note varied topics: in France bicyclists use a whistle instead of a bell while dried apricots move from California to London. The word squirrel stems from two Greek words meaning shadow-tail and Britain’s first lifeboat station started in 1824. Traffic management may be scientifically planned and cheaper.
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