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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1899
Page
6
A terse OCR fragment lists Capital Mitchell and the firm MCRL Kavzixc Co tied to Purmsr in an uncertain regional record. Readable entities include a person and an organization though specifics and context remain unclear from the snippet.
The Chinese legation protests Gen Otis's exclusion of Chinese from the Philippines, arguing the order violates international law and existing treaties. The matter reached President's son and was referred to Secretary Root, while U S policy asserts military necessity and upholds present status.
The tight money market stirred Wall Street with heavy selling at the open and blocks of shares moving in all stocks. Industrials suffered most as speculative sentiment weakened though activity rose. The report notes volatile bets and larger block offerings rather than scattered sales. The dispatch also mentions a war department cablegram about Iowa cavalry and Tennessee units set for transport plans from Manila.
A Maryland delegation led by Gov. Lowndes called on the president to protest the decision to assign Schley to command the South Atlantic station. They argued the post does not match his dignity and the perseverance he showed during the Spanish war.
Ex Secretary will not seek the United States Senate nomination. Petroit Alger released a letter to William Judson of Ant Arbor stating personal and business reasons for his withdrawal, leaving James McMillan with a clear field. Chicago: festival preparations halted as unions and festival committee resolve labor disputes, suspending activities until settlements are reached.
Foreign consuls in Venezuela request protections as insurgent Gen. Cipriano Gastro seizes Miracay and advances. United States, British and French representations seek naval aid from their governments to safeguard interests.
Rev Dr G T Howard, a famed confidence man and fugitive, was arrested Monday in Jackson Michigan by Post Office Inspectors Baird and Gould. He will be taken to Columbus Ohio to serve the remainder of a nine year sentence for using the mails for fraudulent purposes. Howard, a doctor of divinity and lawyer, was once editor of several religious publications and is described as highly intelligent and persuasive.
United States Senator M. A. Hanna arrived in New York Sunday aboard the St. Louis from Southampton. He told a reporter his health had improved abroad and he enjoyed England's outdoor life. He praised England's political system as stable and said he would not discuss Roosevelt as vice president.
In Buenos Ayres most papers condemn Dreyfus sentence except a few clerical ones. Indignation spreads nationwide as students plan a demonstration halted by police. Telegrams of sympathy pour in to Dreyfus and Labori. Rosario citizens cable Mme Dreyfus praising her as a modern Mater Dolorosa.
Private advices from Sonora report Yaqui Chief Tetabiate, loyal to Mexico, seized by rebels and brutally tortured. He was stripped, slashed with knives, and his body mutilated as Yaquis danced nearby taunting him for siding with the Mexican government.
Five contracting firms whose drain age canal works were canceled by canal commissioners filed a $500000 damage suit in the circuit court for breach of contract against the sanitary district of Chicago. Investigate the Beer City. Milwaukee delegation scouts facilities for national convention. Light injuries from fogbound headon collision on Lorain Elyria line. Fatal quarrel over clothes ends in stabbing in Chicago. Sailors receive medals at navy department for Manila Bay victory. Dewey return holidays proclaimed in Albany. Prominent Burlington official Moses W Walker dies in Chicago. Hatfield found guilty of second degree murder in Williamson.
In Carterville Illinois a violent clash between white and negro miners left seven black men dead and two others wounded. Militias recalled by Gov. Tanner moved in as armed negroes entered town. a running fight through town occurred, with four bodies found and two more dead near Brush mines. Arrests made, miners jailed in Marion awaiting murder trials. Company C of the National Guard deployed to restore order.
In Chicago at Fortieth and Robey Streets, ten boys playing Indians tied 13 year old Jerry ONeill to a stake and burned him, a blaze catching his clothes after winds shifted. The doctor said recovery is possible with proper care. A crowd of rough riders attempted rescue but were delayed.
Denver reports Uintah Indians left Utah reservation without permission to hunt in Colorado violating state game laws. Fearful they may be joined by Ourays and Uncompahgres seeking vengeance for a 2 year old clash with game wardens. Governor appeals to Washington for federal detail.
A Missouri Pacific freight train No 124 on a bridge south of Nebraska City burst into flame after the bridge burned, sending the engine crew and head brakesman into the ditch. About twenty cars followed, a blaze spreading under strong wind. Three crewmen died, the rest unable to help. the wreck and bridge were consumed. It is the third Nebraska bridge fire in a week, but the first with fatalities.
Chicago promoter Martin Julian says Bob Fitzsimmons will return to the ring. He has four signatures from Tom O Rourke Tom Sharkey Billy Brady and Jim Jeffries agreeing that if they win at Coney Island they will meet Fitzsimmons for the title within two months of the October 23 Sharkey Jeffries bout.
Charles Alfred Pillsbury a renowned Minneapolis miller died in the city on Sunday after health declined following a European trip. He had twin sons due to reach majority in January and his death was attributed to heart trouble despite recent signs of recovery. He leaves a wife.
Alfred Day of Seattle, on behalf of a Philadelphia syndicate, ships men and material to Alaska to build a fifteen mile railroad linked to developing 25,000 acres of coal lands at Kacikemo Bay, Cook Inlet. A cyclone-triggered storm system now menaces Kingston Jamaica and Manchester area with ongoing thunderheads. Little London reports complete destruction by lightning but no fatalities.
Joseph Allen was hanged at the county jail in Helena at 6 10 Friday morning. He was found guilty of murdering J S Reynolds, his partner in the sheep shearing business, on July 17, 1898.
Regional quotes show mixed cattle hogs and sheep prices with wheat corn oats and rye varying by city. Notable values include Chicago cattle from 3.00 to 6.75 and New York butter 18 to 24 cents, with several grain rates listed for No. 2 red wheat and No. 2 corn across multiple markets.
The First South Dakota Regiment receives a hearty homecoming at the Presidio with Gov. Lee praising their service in the Philippine campaign. They fought from Manila to San Fernando in seventeen battles and numerous skirmishes, earning marked dispatch mentions and a heroism record. Funds for their return exceed $20,000, with muster-out likely delayed beyond the first week of October.
In Pierre Judge Carson rules the old liquor license statute remains in force and is unaffected by the recent dispensary amendment requiring legislative action. The decision impacts tax revenue and warrant payments, with $16,800 paid this year versus $60,000 last year, and counties holding much license money awaiting the ruling. Also reports: Want.Election Annulled over Lyman County boundary extension. two Pratt and Presho Counties residents seek to nullify last fall’s boundary vote. A Tyndall runaway ends in a fatal injury to Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Thompson survives. Federal sentences: Lou McCormick and Peter Laverne get four years and $100,000 for Clark post office break in. Peter Shangrau acquitted. Thomas Sands sentenced to a year for horse theft.
The State Normal school at Springfield reports enrollment over 100, higher than any prior year. President J. S. Frazee and faculty support the town, enabling a sound permanent basis. Referee in Bankruptcy Judge Carland appoints Judge G. G. Bennett of Deadwood to succeed F. M. Grown.
People of Flandreau deny charges against Leslie E. Davis, superintendent of the Indian school. Washington correspondence surprised locals, but Davis’s five years of leadership is credited with raising the school’s educational standing, and residents insist allegations of card playing, gambling, liquor among pupils, and misused meat contracts are false. The inspector found the meat-charge unfounded and Davis was exonerated.
Rev. QO H Sproul, presiding elder of the Aberdeen district, died Sept 10 while preaching at Northville. His wife died recently. three children left as orphans. Fire at Lead damages home of City Councilman John Daily. cause unknown amid three days of blazes. South Dakota State Fair Dates Sept 25 to 30 at Yankton with half-rate trains. Thomas Wallace’s hay mower fire destroys 75 tons near Huron. Baptist State Convention heads to Mitchell Oct 4–9 with notable speakers. Brown County reports 163 ungraded schools, 34 graded schools, property value 151000 dollars. debt reduced to 46650 dollars. Larry Lee begins 20000 mile ride from Washington to reach world record in 335 days. J T Sargent, Yankton Herald editor, dies of apoplexy Sept 12. Mayville votes 21000 for waterworks and electric lights. Putnam cleared in Lead. Smith held on grand jury bond. Conductor Glennon assault case to be tried at Parker. Fleeger named defense counsel.
Two Armstrong children aged 1 and 6 from near Conde died after eating bread spread with poisoned rats laid by their father around the barn. In Deadwood free mail delivery has operated for months, praised by residents, with three carriers and an extra man due to hills.
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