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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1898
Page
8
A brief notice from the Mitchell, South Dakota area references KennLL Printing Co. and local business activity. Details are limited in the readable text, indicating a small local item about printing services or a business notice.
Pirates allegedly attacked the United States mail boat and seized the abandoned vessel Canada. Captain Piper of the tug Coleman towed the Canada to Pyramid Harbor and later to Juneau where it was libeled. A clash occurred with Canada’s crew, and warrants were served in Dyea.
Washington confirms the purchase of two Brazilian cruisers, Amazonas and Admiral Bruen, now finishing in an English yard. Spain reportedly won’t sell O’Higgins to Spain or ships to Chili or Argentina. The US plans swift delivery, needing about 250 sailors per ship, with Commander Howell directing crews at New Castle.
Reports from Santa Clara Cuba state insurgent leaders Cayilo Alvarez Nunez and others were near surrender when commander Roberto Bermudez attacked and killed the prospective deserters leaving their bodies on the field. Also covers the bugging of Col Stiles denial of involvement and call for a court of inquiry, floods in Ontario, condemnation of Sheriff Martins acquittal, molders' wage rise at Rogie Island Plow Co, Barnato relative shot in Cape Town, Barnett swindle arrest, and 1100 jobs opening at Whittenton Colton Mills Taunton Mass with one department closed.
The cabinet discussed naval buildup and the gov ernment plans to acquire vessels under construction for Brazil. A senior member indicated probable purchase of two ships, Amazonas and sister, with options on more. A naval officer is abroad to inspect vessels before final approval, as Long noted Lieut Colwell near final sale terms from London.
The Army and Navy Register asserts evidence from Havana court inquiry points to a government mine in Havana harbor that destroyed the Maine. It charges the ship was moored near the mine and exploded as it drifted over it, fueling demand for decisive action.
The secretary of war orders a new department of the south including South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Texas with Gen Graham to command. Texas exits the old department with San Antonio as its former headquarters. The new setup focuses on proximity to potential hostilities.
The Bowery Mission Lodging House in New York City burned in the early hours of Sunday, killing eleven and injuring many. The 165 lodgers faced rapid flames with 159 men occupying upper floors. the $15,000 property loss is blamed on unknown causes. Some escaped on metal fire escapes while others lost only clothing.
Senator Proctor and Col. Parker returned to Washington after visiting Cuba. Proctor declined discussion of the trip, praising Miss Clara Barton’s relief work. Parker described widespread suffering in Sagua la Grande Matanzas Cienfuegos Artemisa and noted Spain’s rulers treated them fairly. He avoided speculation on Maine’s destruction and did not mention the DeLome incident.
Berlin reports say Prince Otto von Bismarck grows feebler and is confined to an invalid chair. The dispatch notes his loss of leg use and isolation in his garden. Other items: S. G. Stevens secures sardine factory options in Maine for a 3 million dollar English syndicate. China protests Port Arthur cession to Russia. UK minister cites balance of power concerns.
Bradstreet's Weekly Review notes broad activity in distributive trade with strong demand for dry goods groceries hardware iron and steel and building materials in the west and interior. Eastern markets show slower movement while prices weaken on some staples including cotton goods raw wool and certain wheat expectations amid wartime rumors and global supply worries.
Tom Sharkey and Joe Choynski staged a twenty round bout under the National Athletic club in San Francisco with 7,000 fans. Sharkey objects to the referee led to a delayed start and the referee, at police suggestion, ruled the match a draw after Sharkey threw Choynski from the ring.
Farmers rush to increase acreage as snow and rains improve ground conditions. New settlers arrive from eastern states seeking land, while existing owners hold on amid rising values. Exposition talks in Yankton prompt local funding, with several county and state actions shaping the agricultural outlook.
Sheriff Hickey of Yankton County, visiting Sioux City for information on Thomas Meek, learns his jail inmates have escaped. Meek, arrested for Jefferson post office burglary, is also charged locally with burglarizing a Gayville saloon. The sheriff rushes back to Yankton.
L. C. Campbell of Yankton files bond and receives appointment as insurance commissioner after Thomas Ayres resigns to become private secretary to Gov. Lee. Gov. Lee approves the bond. Ayers notes publication of statements may be required in future, with Kipp’s Mound City Carrier and the Sioux Falls Journal affected.
The Deadwood and Delaware smelter in Deadwood burned completely on Thursday. The fire also consumed the Elkhorn and Burlington Rail Road trestle and five freight cars. The assay rooms and office survived. Loss set at 280000 dollars with 10000 in insurance. Four hundred workers lost jobs.
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