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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
3
The Weekly Capital appears to be a local newspaper item printed in Mitchell South Dakota by the TenE Lb Printing Co. The fragment hints at a publishing note or masthead but lacks readable story content or event details.
A Memphis meeting of the National Reform Press Association produced a letter from Milton Park chairman of the Populist executive committee to Senator Butler of North Carolina and Jena Chaiman. Park withholds the letter but says its publication would spark wide discussion and possible war on Butler’s policy.
New York sub-treasury reports a shortage of large one thousand and five hundred dollar notes. Banks supplied large notes in exchange for small denomination treasury paper, but the stock of large notes fell. Officials asked banks to trade large notes for small ones to balance ledgers. In other items a French opera train wreck near Casa Grande injures several. a 11 year old boy died under wreckage and a group of tramps suffered injuries. In Wisconsin a snowstorm foiled a potential confrontation between bandits and deputies aboard a passenger train near Walworth.
Western roads dispute handling of Christian Endeavor traffic to San Francisco next July. Round trip fare set at 41 dollars, far below a one way rate, prompting assignment of duty to a chairman to secure a fair traffic share. Also notes calls to the president from silver Republican senators Teller Pettigrew Cannon and Warren, all cordial with no party politics discussed.
Lirrit Rock Ark Orlando Howe quarreled with his wife and left with his 10 year old twins. They walked toward Stillwell Mo when a train struck the trestle near Oliphant, killing one son instantly and fatally wounding the other.
Secretary Sherman signs extradition papers to deliver Frank Butler to Australian officers over a murder charge. In Decatur Illinois Roy Housman fatally stabbed William Sheridan at Mrs Annie Brady home. Lulu Taylor was cut while trying to separate them. David L Foutz, famed pitcher and right fielder, dies in Baltimore at 54.
The Vine reports growing tensions in the Caroline Islands and nearby groups as Japan and Spain may clash over South Sea possessions. Cannibal islanders resist foreigners. massacres of Japanese traders prompt Tokyo to seek naval action to subdue and colonize.
A Birmingham group led a steady exodus of about a dozen Greeks to join the Greek campaign in Athens and more southern contingents are planned. Reports say King George will recruit over 500 men from southern cities. Peoria Greeks also pledge support after a mass meeting and message the Chicago consul confirming readiness to depart at once.
Captain John D. Hart owner of the Laurada and Bermuda, leaders in Cuban filibustering, received two years in prison and a $500 fine in a federal Philadelphia court. His counsel sought a writ of error before the court of appeals, which was granted. Hart was released on bail of $7,000 posted by his former bondsmen.
A heavy snowslide hit a Daly mine bunk house near Park City Utah at 10 o clock Sunday. Nine men slept inside. five were rescued an hour later. Bodies of Nicholas Paffis James Keating and Nicholas Pafetto were recovered. Joseph Zucca is missing and presumed dead. John Boyle A Blake and John Whitman escaped from a surface tunnel doorway with fifty feet of snow blocking the mouth.
Chicago plasterers and hod carriers walk out on Saturday seeking the $3.50 daily wage for plasterers and $2.20 for hod carriers. Union agents tour active sites ordering men to stay off work Monday and report to picket captains to prevent non union workers from filling positions.
President McKinley will have 106 presidential postoffices at his disposal, a full list of Cleveland era postoffice nominations, and those selections announced for the outgoing administration. The senate had not confirmed many of these nominations before adjourning. Kansas City shippers demand better freight rates from Western Freight Association lines led by Union Pacific, threatening a boycott if ignored. An American minister in Guatemala was insulted by a political leader and duelist. Guatemala’s government will pursue criminal proceedings stemming from the incident.
The will of Thomas M. Quackenbush filed for probate in San Francisco bequeaths to his daughter Esther Swortfiguer an estate valued at one million dollars.
Missouri House passes sharp resolutions accusing ex President Grover Cleveland of confiscating a government vessel for duck shooting and asks the President to recover and return the boat. The measure, introduced by Representative Martin, calls for an inquiry into the alleged misuse and advocates action if true.
New York World correspondent Sylvester Secoval reports from a prison cell in Santi Spiritus Cuba dated March 1 describing Weyler declaring a grim war to burn and subdue eastern Cuba. He notes towns burned five American estate homes destroyed corn crops razed and many wounded. He mentions mistreatment on both sides and lacks independent verification of some claims.
Michigan lawmaker Solon Goodell introduces a bill imposing a twenty five dollar fine or thirty days imprisonment for any girl or woman seen on rural roads outside municipalities wearing bloomer attire. He argues bloomers belong in the city to spare rural daughters embarrassment and curb the bicycle fashion.
Ex vice president A E Stevenson and his wife arrived in Bloomington Tl on Monday to a warm reception. He is not in good health after a severe cold at the close of the senate. He will make Bloomington his home and, after a long rest, resume his law practice.
Constantinople reports a Crete telegraph rumor that the German ironclad K aston Augusta fired a signal shot at Hydra and was struck by a full broadside. Ex Senator Alonzo J Whiteman, Minnesota, held in Tombs on a worthless $530 check, linked to poker loss and asset seizures. New York building trades face a citywide strike of 10 000 unless Sprague Elevator Company crews are replaced by union workers at the Waldorf Hotel project.
President McKinley issues a proclamation declaring an extraordinary session of Congress to convene at noon on March 15, 1897 at the Capitol in Washington. The document is signed by McKinley and Secretary of State John Sherman.
The Baltimore annual Methodist conference adopted a resolution expressing sympathy for Cuba in its struggle for independence and extending it to Crete. Bishop Hurst of Washington, a visitor, urged freedom for Cuba and praised Crete, drawing applause and support from the assembly.
Lizzie McDonald of St. Louis Missouri aged 10 died at the city hospital after intentionally shooting herself through the right lung Sunday. She lived with foster parents and left a note saying she was tired of living and wished to be with her mother.
Mrs Henry Ward Beecher, widow of the famed preacher, who had lain near death at her Stamford Connecticut residence for many days, died Monday morning.
A compact listing of farm prices across markets in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and New York for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes broom corn clover seed and pork. Prices range by city with No. 2 grades and various quality specs, showing uniform shifts and regional demand patterns.
Settlers along the Missouri and James Rivers fear floods as ice breaks up this spring. The Chamberlain Pontoon Bridge Company has moved its bridge from the Missouri River in anticipation of early ice breakup. With the river at a low, frozen stage, a rapid thaw could send large water volume down onto the frozen lower banks, risking destructive ice jams, property losses, and possible loss of life. Settlers fear for the lower river bottoms and plan to move valuables to higher ground.
Neighbors found Mrs. Charles Betts in the snow near her burning Salem home unconscious and naked. Firemen controlled the blaze as a gasoline stove in the next room showed signs of being used. her death may be accidental or due to unknown causes.
In Clay County farmers around Alsen profit from dairy sales with some earning about 75 dollars monthly year round. Directors praise the Alsen Creamery as one of the best in South Dakota and forecast new creameries. The Butter from Clay County creameries commands high prices, with five miles around the town yielding strong returns. Gov appoints oil inspector public examiner and other state officers, plus board and trustees appointments. Thieves steal a wagon, wheat, and cash near Elk Point, then a youth, Jacob Fidler, dies from an accidental gunshot near Centerville. South Dakotans in Washington show representation gaps and plans.
A train arriving from the east at Pierre struck and killed thirty horses trapped in a deep snow cut blown by a snow plow. The engineer did not see them until after impact. In Lead, architects predict a city building boom with several large blocks rising before next fall.
Sioux Falls faces a likely flood of lawsuits as saloon operators plan to sue to recover around 40,000 in license payments already collected under a disorderly house ordinance. With the Bouck license bill now law, bar owners say the city collected improper funds and could face more than 200,000 in total claims statewide.
Indignation grows among neighbors by Meckling over Andrew Jorgensen, who received land from Peter and wife nine years ago to care for them in old age. A contract bound him to provide necessities of life, but only his signature appears. The parents endured heavy farm drudgery and were told to leave. Friends propose a wage suit for nine years of work, offering to help with costs.
The Terry Peak Miners Union warns laborers to avoid the Ragged Top Hills amid a surge of idle residents. A Deadwood jail murder case centers on William Gill, accused of killing James Andrews. a coroner’s jury links the death to Gill. England-born Andrews leaves a widow and 22-year-old son en route to America. Grand Army encampment plans unite several groups and seek a location with an existing Sons of Veterans. Canton aims to host the next state encampment, planning a large Sons of Veterans camp to strengthen efforts.
A Lake County farmer reported losing three hogs during a late blizzard. After 45 days, he found them under a snow drift. one died, the other two were alive but weak, and all recovered after being freed from the mud.
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