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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
5
A mob string up a jailed suspect named Chas. Mitchell alias Glick Mitchell after a night of violence in Urbana. Militia fired on attackers, killing and wounding several. a second attack ended with the prisoner hanged in the jail yard in broad daylight. Public fury and sheriff criticism follow the riots and execution.
William E. Curtis argues the New York observance of Decoration Day has shifted from stirring patriotism to athletics and displays. Crowds attended sports events, parades, and memorial ceremonies neglected by many, with veterans and orphans left behind in a day now dominated by races, games, and gambling.
A garbled survey of 1900 era newspaper snippets references private secretaries Greece Cuba policy and a mocking column about Emperor William and McKinley. It blends quips and misread headlines across Cleveland Elmira Buffalo and Boston papers with stray dates and incomplete attributions.
An行s review of Senate and House actions with tariff debate, committee fights, and nominations. McLaurin sworn in as SC senator. Senate advances metal schedule and sugar issues. House passes minor bills and battles committee delays. Debates over lumber duties and revenue tariffs shape the week’s votes.
A compilation of landmarks at the U S Capitol and related government buildings. Notes include 1871 construction costs, the House of Representatives assembly hall as the world’s largest, the Crawford bronze door and its weight and price, Lincoln statue column, the new naval observatory, and White House budget figures. Also mentions the treasury building costs and door histories.
National Educational Association to hold a major 1895 gathering in Milwaukee with delegates from kindergarten to university. Officials and prominent educators including Miss Jane Addams, Prof James L. Hughes, and Dr A B Highe will attend. sessions to cover announced topics.
The article notes a troubling rise in transients amid sustained industrial downturn. Eastern regions report more wanderers, with fewer claiming California or Colorado as destinations. A railroad detective estimates thousands of laborers roaming the country in search of work, highlighting widespread joblessness.
A National Education Association convention in Milwaukee draws vast crowds as railroads offer half-fare to union members, turning the city into vacation headquarters. The event promises lectures by noted educators and leaders, including Rev. Lyman and Dr. James Green, shaping future educational methods and policy.
The monthly public debt report shows a total debt of 996,684,052 after cash in the treasury at May 24, 1897. This marks a monthly decrease of 1,500,080 driven by over 2 million in cash increase, with an independent debt rise of 462,215 in redemption. Net cash balance in the treasury stands at 230,113,812 after demand liabilities of 637,383,013 are accounted for.
Following United States government action led by Minister Mc Kenzie in March, Peru will request an inquiry into the alleged unjust vagrancy arrest of Francisco Melina in Brunswick, Georgia. He is said to have been ill treated in prison.
A broad miscellany reports on many topics from European clubs and fashion to American industry and agriculture. Highlights include discussions of uniforms for patrolmen, a record Labrador fishery season, monsoons, pear cider experiments, and trends in naval pay. It also notes a New York arrest over women’s clothing and various oddball anecdotes from England, Vienna, and beyond.
The piece argues honey helps digestion for those with weak stomachs and fatigue. It notes comb honey can be easy to assimilate, while wax flakes may be ejected but do not harm when warm. It suggests milk to ease any discomfort after honey consumption.
The Forum recalls a time when wound cleansing was deemed nearly heretical and foul bandages were praised as safe. Pus and contaminated instruments were common, and a renowned surgeon reportedly kept his knife between his teeth. Today meticulous cleanliness and sterile practices define success.
A dialect question from the Indianapolis Journal features an elderly man asking what plus means. The response explains that plus denotes something additional and the dialogue centers on interpreting a mule’s boast about ability.
A fragmentary note depicts Mary and maid dialogue about a dated letter arriving late. It mentions a week ahead dating and a four week mailing delay to the mother, with a curt comment on old news and a detective line about UD not chasing. The text reads as a quirky OCR snippet from a Boston Tryon script.
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