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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
8
In a turbulent sequence, Lady Hilda reveals her marriage to Lord Dunhaven, forcing a wager of love between duchess Lurline and her husband. The duchess offers selfless sacrifice, urging the couple to live apart, while Hilda accepts separation. Quietly, Lord Dunhaven vows to seek his wife, and Lurline departs to begin a solitary path toward healing at Havendale.
After a year at Havendale the Countess of Dunhaven renews ties with her husband Leonard Earl of Dunhaven. He seeks forgiveness and she grants it, revealing a deep love. They honeymoon in Italy as the Duchess of Nairn wed a Russian prince, ending Hilda's long torment.
The Mount Morgan gold mine is described as a mountain of gold formed by a hot water spring. Nature once mined and dissolved the gold, leaving it dispersed as gold flour through ironstone. All gold ever found there originated from this geological process.
A proposal suggests using thin sheets of waterproofed asbestos for inner soles instead of the spongy material. This could keep dampness out and may better retain foot warmth, since asbestos is a poor heat conductor.
Mayor Black received an anonymous letter warning of a plot to assassinate President McKinley during his Columbus visit for the Ohio State fair. Police detailed detectives and plain clothes guards around the President from train arrival to hotel escort, with officials explaining the precautions. The President expressed no belief in the danger but thanked officials for safeguards.
W Russell Ward an Englishman famed for eloping with Millionaire Bradbury’s wife died en route to Chicago. He cast himself from a Pullman window near Wheatlands Town after locking his door to hide from imagined pursuers. Witnesses noted mental derangement during the journey and a telegram hinted at remorse and passion.
Governor Brady of Alaska reports vast gold potential as steamships sail to Skagway packed with people and supplies. He notes a Yukon dust shipment of two and a half tons and estimates about 5,000 prospectors along the White Pass route. Brady praises the orderly, industrious men flocking to the Klondike frontier.
A gas and coal dust explosion in the Sunshine mine near Glenwood Springs Colorado killed eleven Italian and one American workers. One chamber suffered the blast while other parts of the mine were freed. cause likely due to explosive blasts and a barrel of powder. Other items include a Greek political incident, a Welsh festival prize, and Dr. William Nast’s 90th birthday.
Democrats Populists and Republicans agree on a fusion ticket after a long conference. The three conventions will ballot separately for judge, then share ballots until one candidate gains a majority. Silver Republicans back J J Sullivan, Populists support William Neville, Democrats back W H Thompson, with regent nominees EB Von Forell and George F Kenower. Prohibition nominates D L Whitney with white rose emblem.
A Washington report estimates that the price surge this season yields 0.5 to 0.7 billion dollars in gains for farmers versus last year. About 410 million comes from eight major products cattle, wheat, corn, potatoes, cotton, sheep, swine and wool, with another 90 million from oats, barley, rye, hay and other crops. Acting Secretary Brigham cautions that yields are uncertain, but highlights substantial price advances in wheat, corn, and tariff influenced sheep and cotton profits.
United States export figures show July up by about 4.2 million from a year earlier with total July exports at 69.7 million. For the first seven months this calendar year exports reached 549.9 million versus 500.6 million the prior year, with agricultural exports dipping slightly and manufactured goods rising. Gold exports for July stood at 5.46 million, and 30.56 million for the first seven months compared with 54.92 million the previous year.
Mississippi health officials report unanimous agreement with Louisiana and Alabama boards and the marine hospital service that the Ocean Springs yellow fever scare is real. About 600 cases and ten deaths have been recorded as doctors cite bay water pollution and drainage as possible sources.
A double natural gas explosion near Indianapolis devastates Broad Ripple, killing eight and injuring many as fires burn through the business district. Two deaths occur at J B Watt’s drug store and three at the I O O F building as residents rush to save stock. Fire crews from Indianapolis extinguish the flames, but the town is largely wrecked and many victims are identified by charred remains. Authorities suspect a leaking conduit fed the blast.
A special excursion train bound for an Etna camp meeting derailed between Newport and Tina stations. One killed, four fatally injured, sixteen seriously hurt, and thirty two with minor injuries after a rear car crashed into a ten foot embankment. Cause cited as a broken rear track on straight track.
Kansas corn crop is poor due to dry hot winds. State Board reports average yield of twenty bushels per acre and total crop of 165,677,280 bushels, down from 221,000,000 last year. Acreage reaches a historic high despite the disappointing yield and quality.
At midnight Saturday the City of Alpena steamer collided with the sail yacht Hattie V, sinking her in fifty feet of water. Owner John Weber and bank cashier John C. Comfort survived on wreckage until rescued by a City of Alpena boat. The Hattie V was valued at 1000 dollars and declared a total loss.
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