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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1897
Page
4
Yellow Fever Cases Rise as Refugees Flee South
Dr. Joseph Holt reports nine new yellow fever cases in New Orleans Monday with additional instances from other doctors. Total new cases reach fifty in Edward, and trains to Mobile carry Mobile and Ohio Railroad staff as refugees pour into St. Louis. Meridian exchange advocates daily mail and freight service between Meridian and Vicksburg. rail lines run trains to ease movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Ferrer
Joseph Holt
Board of Health of
New Orleans
Edward Nee
Mobile
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Sears
St. Louis
Meridian Centton Exchange
Dean of Health
Alshams and Vicksburg Railwer
Meridian
Wicksb
Silver Prices Rise on India Purchases and Reserve Demand
Silver climbs in New York as India bound purchases push values higher. Market sentiment improves as buyers add to reserves, with silver's role in central holdings cited as supporting gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Don Mondaraf
Armed Women Raid Latimer Mine Camp Angers Militia
A mob of about 15 Italian women armed with embers and stones attacked a Latimer Pennsylvania mine camp shortly after dawn Monday. Militia formed a line to push the crowd back as they divided into three groups and then dispersed the trespassers. An attack on the camps was repelled in a similar fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latimer
Kansas City L 284 Trust Involved in Stock Yards Sale
A Kansas City judge named Foster rules on the Kansas City L 284 organization controlling stock yard sales. The decision concerns internal leadership and business dealings within the trust and its members in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Commission
Foster
Kansas City
Unclear excerpt from Chattanooga commission meeting notes
Fragmentary text from a Chattanooga Tennessee field report shows Bosnten, head of a local highway commission, discussing plans or instruments, mentioning the Field of Chickamauga and regional projects without clear details or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga
Bosnten
Chiex- G BiImzuge and
Chattancoge Perk Commission
Chattanooga
Tenn
Periled Transit and Fire Spare Fragments of News
The clumsy OCR reports a train hold up in progress, a fire entombing a victim, and scattered notes on Peru tremors and U.S. intents to protect interests in Central America. It lists stray economic figures for imports and silver goods, with garbled names and places.
4000 Words a Minute Telegraph System Demonstrated in England
The Postmaster General received a report by Lieut. George Squire and Prof. Albert C. Crehore on their synchromomagraph experiments in England. Messages over copper and iron wires reached about 4000 words a minute with potential for higher speeds. Congress had a bill to authorize acquisition of the system and to test it on a New York Washington line, with a $1,060,090 appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ostmaster
Gary
George Squire
Albert C. Crehore
London
Leeds
Glasgow
Edinburg
Newcastle
Tyme
York
St Miles
New York
Washington
Bradstreet’s Review: Business Up Despite Warm Weather
Bradstreet’s Weekly Review notes general business gains beyond expectations. It cites increased national merchandise distribution and stronger demand from Kansas City St Paul Omaha and St Louis, with Chicago the center of an unfavorable trade report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradst
Gulf States
Chicago
Kansas St. Paul
Omaha
St. Louis
Archduke Franz Ferdinand in London Heiress Ties
Berlin reacts to word that Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to Austria Hungary has married in London to a middle class woman from Kchiedt near Aix la Chapelle. Her father is said to be a mine worker and one of her relatives a clergyman. The Lokai Amzeigerses notes she once worked as a housekeeper for Herr Kripp in Esen. The couple have traveled to Algiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Archduke Franz Ferninand
Archduke Karl Lu Wiz
Annunciats
Ferandia II
Naples
Austria-Hungary
London
Kchiedt
Aix
Chapelle
Kolische Volks Reitung
Troops planned for Alaska amid remote service appeal
A war department report from Captain R arriving at St Michael urges troops for winter in Alaska. Secretary of War notes no US soldiers are currently in Alaska and plans to send forces to St Michael as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Mesune
Secretary of War
Capt
St. Michael
Ray
United States
Alaska
Airy
Agrees to Maintain Rates in New Board Session
Unclear text describes a municipal or corporate board meeting in New York City about rate decisions. Fragmentary items reference a fatal Denver runaway and a series of tragic incidents including a fire or gas-related events. Details incomplete. no clear dates or entities fully identifiable.
Place for McKinley's Cousin
Fatal figures inmos pe sorte ae sue map fred sissom to lael graage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Fred Sissom
Lael Graage
Consul General Lee Holds Critical Cuba Talks With McKinley
Gen Lee consul general to Cuba held a long conference with President McKinley by special appointment. The talks focused on the crisis in Cuba. The president urged Lee to keep his post for now and return to Havana as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
McKinley
Gen. Lee
Cuba
Alger
Werry
Havana
Celdrich
Leani
Nk&s
War Department Scandal Alleged River and Harbor Funds Misused
Reports allege misappropriation of federal funds tied to Savannah River improvements in Georgia. AnInvestigation is called as Capt. Carter leads scrutiny into contractor payments and project oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Savannah River
Georgia
Carter
Army Nicaresua Canal
Diaz in Earnest as Arroyo Lynchers Face Hard Crackdown
Police officials in Mexico City report strong government action after a recent murder. Edzardo Weiss and Lieut. Camerra, along with Commandant Mated Sunder night, are placed in custody by order of the ninth criminal judge. Twenty one prisoners arrested in the same roundup await further processing as public opinion backs the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arroyo
Edzardo Weiss
City of
Mexico
Camerra
Mated Sundernight
Stary Contint
Nfth
Echo of the Spalding Steal Hart’s Esiste
A fragmentary item notes a Spalding steal story involving Hart and an estite term, with unclear context and names partially garbled. The readable text hints at a sports or legal notice fragment but lacks verifiable details or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
Stealhart
Porger Leaps from a Train
Porger Leaps from a Train amid a chaotic scene as authorities search for T Rankin sought on charges of sorcery. The incident involved Sheriff U Lseounty and occurred near Fond da On acherze with forged documents suspected in the wake of the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porger
T. Rankin
Saore
Fragmentary Colorado Snow Report
In Colorado a fragmentary note describes snow and creek conditions. The readable text mentions snow, creek, and the word e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofall
Colorado
Fislloeon Story Confirmed in Prnssi Rassiz Debacle
Fragmentary OCR text mentions the Prnssi Rassiz and a bond figure of 0.90 million in a cryptic context. Not enough clear facts or names to derive a full event or outcome. The readable parts suggest a financial or political matter but lack concrete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fislloeon
Ual
Prnssi
Ember
Yellow Jack Comes North Amid Mild Fever Cases
Yellow fever alerts rise as two mild cases appear at Taro with Dr G at Cairo declaring the illness mild and contained. Dredge Philadelphia sickness prompts investigations by Drs Guiteras and Eacsa and a strict quarantine on East Cairo. The board orders railroad health checks to pass Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana entries. Residents stay calm as officials manage the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taro
Cairo
Marine Hospital
Philadelphia
East Cairo
Guiteras
Eacsa
Point Pleasant
Board of Health
Egan
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Chicago
Corps of the
Board of Health Physicians
Trains Meet On Curve In Wisconsin Head End Collision
Five men died in a head on collision between two freight trains on the Wisconsin Central near Howard Wisconsin. Engineers Richard Warren and Edward J Smith were killed along with Clyde Miller brakeman J S Miley and an unknown fireman. Two caboose passengers a stockman from Minneapolis were injured. Cause unknown. Both trains at forty mph met on a curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Central
Howard
Wis
Richard Warren
Edward J. Smith
Clyde Miller
J. S. Miley
Caboose
Minneapolis
Carrie
Two Steamers Wrecked Off St Johns and Cap Race
Two steamers bound for Philadelphia and Boston were wrecked between St Johns Newfoundland and Cap Race. Lifeboats were used, and a passing steamer picked up the crews. A separate fire in Ohio destroyed barns and a wagon factory, with no clue to arsonists. Roswell Miller re elected president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. California Salvation Army colony leader Boother to visit Monterey lands. Cabinet representation discussed for the Omaha exposition. Col Brigham appointed to lead the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
N. F
Cap Race
Rhodora
Boston
England
Philadelphia
Big Lick Township
van Lue
Hanover County
Ohio
M George Brake
Levi Bright
Roswell Miller
Chicago,waukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Milwaukee
A. J. Earling
W. G. Collins
California
Salvation Army
Boother Fof
San Francisco
Monterey County
Citizens' Committee
McHinley
Col. Brigham
Consuelo Vanderbilt Gives Birth in London
The Duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt, now the Duchess of Marlborough, has a son born Sunday morning in London. A peace treaty between Turkey and another power was signed at Constantinople on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consuelo
the Duchess of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
London
Turkey
Constantinople
Market quotations for livestock and grains
Prices for hogs, cattle, sheep, and grains listed with several grade ranges. Hogs range around 2.00 to 5.50 per unit, cattle 3.0 to 5.5, sheep 3.0 to 4.25, corn No. 2 about 28 to 28.5, oats No. 2 white around 2 to 2.2, wheat No. 2 red from 0.6 to 0.9. Regional figures include Toledo and Detroit references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dener i
Toledo
Murdered Hot Springs Doctor Believed Found Dead in Train
Coroner’s jury in Kentucky declares Dr. W. E. Adams of Hot Springs was killed by a heavy blunt instrument and robbed on a Louisville line coach near Henderson. Postmortem reveals a brain bruise. remains sent to Booneville for burial. police seek unknown assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Adams
Hot Springs
An & Railroad
Kentucky
Adams
Louisville
Henderson
St. Louis
S. D
Evansville
Booneville, Ind
D. A. DeForest
That City
Rains May Help Corn and Other State News
A weather bulletin notes heavy rains avert drought fears in many counties and improve late corn losses from heat and winds. Other items cover Gov. Lee denying an extra session, insurance report discrepancies, school enrollments in Sioux Falls, a cyclone at Andover, Sioux Falls oil canvass, Centerville students in Yankton, stock range conditions, a bicycle accident near Mellette, forest fire fears in the Black Hills, Washburn circus attachments, a new Plankinton Catholic church contract, political nominations, staff changes at McCormick and Moline, Sully County old settlers, a Canton fire, an ice famine at White Lake, Donahoe named Pierre land office registrar, and grain elevator conversions at Tripp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Bureau
Redfield Fire Destroys Ange Brick Block Killing Lodger
A blaze in Redfield Thursday morning destroyed the Ange brick block lodging rooms within two hours and caused one fatality. Howard Williams and wife home occupants suffered severe injuries while others escaped. losses include a dentist’s office and dry goods stock totaling about 25000 dollars. The fire left the building and contents a complete loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield
Howard Williams
P. Boardman
W. Greenman
A. Lrocerjes Es
Novel Mine Exhibit Heads to Trans-I Exposition
Col. Richard Lee of Rapid City plans a miniature gold mine at the Trans-I Is I s Exposition. The hill shaped display will cover nearly an acre and include a 100 foot drift and a shaft. A portion of entrance fees will support a soldiers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Richard Lee
Rapid City
Des
Black Hills
Sioux Falls Barbers Form Local Union
Sioux Falls barbers organize the South Dakota Barber Mutual Association of Sioux Falls with officers Ge Wright president Louis Kohler vice president Harry Masse secretary Oj jc Taylor treasurer. The union to meet first and third Tuesdays monthly for six months terms. All barbers except one support Sunday closing. the lone holdout pays union dues but opposes Sunday shop closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Lincoln County Railroads Tax Values Kept by Board
County commissioners reduced assessed value for several rail lines. Iowa and Dakota division main line of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul shows 2,389,618 with miles. Sioux City and Dakota line 25.05 miles valued at 105,125. Econ branch 0.89 miles valued at 1,170. Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern 5.59 miles valued at 23,478. Chicago and Northwestern 7.95 miles valued at 31,800. Great Northern 14.70 miles valued at 61,740.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Iowa and Dakota Division
Chicago, Milwauk and St. Paul
Sioux City
Dakota
Town and Dakota Division
Econ
Barlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad Company
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Capital
Mitchell, S. BL
Chell Printing
Stock Yards
Eas
Peru
Guatemala
Bradstreet
Denver
Weil Heter
Wes Oct Thamar
Andree
M'Kinley
Diaz
Boas
Yellow Jack
Siarket
South Dakota
Holy Terror
Southern Hills
Holy Terror Company
Keystone
Ead
Lead
Mark Snell
Homestake Company
Gov. Lee
Carland
Taylor
Grigsby
Insurance Department of the Auditor’s Office
Andover
Pratt
Artesian Lake
Standard Oil
Sioux Faills
Standard Oil Company
Centerville
Yankton
Upper Bad River
Chamberlain
Martin Braasch
Mellette
Washburn
Julian
B.C. Wolley
Plankinton
Aurora County
C. F. Whiting
DeSmet
Castlewood
Brookings
Clark
Hamlin
Whiting
Fred Miller
Manater
McCormick Harvester Company
Moline Plow Company
Council Bin#fs
Sully County
Okoboji
Canton
Charles Reynold
Frank North
White Lake
White Laké
Donahoe
Joseph Donahoe
Ft. Pierre
Pierre
Lower Brule
Ital
J. H . Dixon
Ali
Landau
Botta
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