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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1892
Page
1
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A wide, imperfect OCR recounts events from the Dakotas era including shipping, agricultural expansion, factory and creamery construction, municipal developments in Yankton and Vermilion, fires damaging farms, a new religious paper in Myron, and various local legal and social notes. It mentions butter shipments, a fire near Burro Mentroy, a creamery planned for Deb Rapiile, population and infrastructure growth in towns, sports betting and events, dividends, and a range of incidents from divorces to drownings and political appointments.
The Washington special reports Secretary Fontor is displeased with Assistant Secretary Nettleton’s testimony during the Ellia island expenditure probe and urged removal. Treasury officials are blamed for negligence. The House Appropriations subcommittee, led by Docks of Arkansas and others, will report on expansion fares and aid requests.
An English venture seeks to control San Quintin harbor and build a large port through colonization plans, topographic mapping, and fortified facilities. The venture uses British officials and Mexican contracts to justify occupation, while opposing American settlers and planning routes via Guatemala to secure a Gibraltar like harbor.
Reports from Washington and London show lawmakers split over Lord Salisbury's propositions regarding a renewed modus vivendi with Britain. Key figures including Mr. Hooker and Mr. Rayner weigh rights gained with Alaska, urging caution before treaty ratification. European editorials reflect mixed public sentiment on the potential peaceable outcome.
In a late night incident aboard the Mayentiy near the Majestic, Denston and Karrowe confronted captain Tate over a landing. Witness Stevenn testified to a heated exchange and the tug conversation about payment. The captain refused boarding permission, prompting a wager of 1000 pounds for shore access and a threat to dockside penalties. A further note records John Amos Comenius birthday observances blocked in Vienna with Czech leaders planning alternative celebrations. Local political talks in Tillman’s race unfold with a potential independent nomination emerging from leaders including Hamp ton and Sheppard.
Chicago in March faces an oversupply of skilled and unskilled male labor while demand for domestic help rises. Wages for housekeepers have increased from 4 to 10 per week with board and lodging. German and Polish workers are hired, though language barriers persist. Many unemployed men roam streets seeking breakfast and work, as employment centers struggle to meet orders for labor and domestic staff.
March 20 report outlines anticipated hearings in the De Stuers divorce matter in Dakota Court. Attorneys Peartram and Shipman clash over grounds for a retrial while public commentary questions the decree’s validity amid harsh, disputed details and diplomatic remarks.
A chaotic montage details Milbank's duels with the son, father, and brother of a German suitor, injuries and a fatal outcome, followed by a Harrower case note, and then a late section on Hartley and the lynching investigation. The report shifts to a Chicago area murder suicide, with Fanny Schade, a 40-year-old wife and mother, fatally shooting herself in a bedroom amid mental distress.
In Hale Cray Game Tepitien Capitain Thaw Missouri March 26 deputies arrested counterfeiters John McCullen Jon Medford and Dick Osborne during a raid on a public square. Authorities seized molds and near counterfeit dollars but the ring leaders escaped though expected to be captured soon.
The Pennsylvania senator Tay ey es remains ill with a persistent cough and lung weakness. He has recovered from his sickness enough to travel but cannot escape lingering symptoms. He is under strict medical surveillance and advised to stay cautious for a long period.
A Melbourne Argus dispatch claims Fredericks Deeming recanted and implied guilt in murders across Rathill Windsor and London, while London police deem the reports likely a sensational Argus fabrication. In Atlanta, a minstrel show interrupted a murder trial as judge and lawyers watched, then recharged jurors from the stage before resuming proceedings.
In Mexico near Indy on March 26 a wagon load of logs toppled trapping Rev. Dragoo. His dog dragged help by carrying a leaf note directing rescuers. Dragoo suffered severe leg and foot injuries and will require amputation.
In Richmond area a well to four miles south of town drew spiritual claims guiding widow Mrs Mary Owen to mortgage her farm for £2,500 to drill a gas well. After 400 feet no gas was found she plans another 1,500 feet. Several wells have failed. Owen faces financial ruin and public skepticism. Meanwhile narcotics reform efforts advance in Missouri. Market notes mix cattle hogs and produce prices from Chicago to Omaha.
In Washington March discussions on ventilation in the senate and a broader silver bill dominate daily business. Key figures including Mr Sherman and Mr Bland spar over monetary policy while committees push reform measures and test votes unfold amid executive sessions and floor debates.
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