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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1894
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists data on England notes destruction, stock workers protests, state school funds in North Dakota Oregon and Alabama, Eskimo imagery, dental exams for royal marines, a female language observation, a tunnel project in South America, composer Johann Strauss, and various unrelated curiosities.
A vast Hungarian crowd gathered in Budapest on April 2 for the funeral of Kossuth. Wreaths, patriotic songs, and a long cortege marked the day as officials and citizens alike paid tribute to the national hero. The event drew dignitaries, veterans, and thousands from across Hungary and Austria, with streets packed and the city in mourning.
The Brussels gossip notes King Leopold of Belgium and Queen Marie Henriette in a strained marriage. Leopold’s absence in Germany and rendezvous with a famed adventuress near Ostende heighten rumors of strain. Princess Clementine retreats to a nunnery after opposing marriage plans, while Leopold faces pressure from ministers and public opinion amid royal intrigues across Europe.
The regular monthly treasury statement lists interior revenue receipts at 19.8 million and total receipts of 84.4 million, with a March deficiency of 0.2 million and annual shortfalls linked to customs and miscellaneous sources. Expenditures reach 1.97 million, pensions and civil costs climb, and cash in the treasury stands at about 11.5 billion with gold at 109.4 million. a London warehouse fire destroys a large stock of wool, coffee, spices, and mercury, delaying fire control for two days.
The fragmented report describes Jonsen, Jorbett, and strongman Sandow meeting at a restaurant amid chaotic chatter about future bouts and promises of fights in America and England. References to Sullivan, Jackson, and a looming championship frame the quarrel and rivalry.
The Chi Psi convention assembled at the Holland House in New York with hundreds of delegates from colleges like Union, Williams, Middlebury, Wesleyan, University of Michigan, Cornell, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Rutgers, Stevens, and Georgia. Notable attendees included Elbridge Gerry and Osgood Smith, with discussions leading to several days of meetings and remarks by prominent figures.
Governor Tillman vows to seize municipal power in every town if troops refuse to obey. He plans a proclamation tomorrow to appoint replacements and remove dissenting legislators. Telegrapher at the office reportedly removed amid the turmoil and other county changes follow in April.
A lengthy report traces Speaker Crisp's refusal of the United States Senatorship from Georgia, noting his duty to party unity and the impacts on Democratic forces in the House. It cites meetings with the administration, political calculations, and the potential disruption if he pursued the seat.
A Santiago dispatch reports the International Mining and Metallurgical Exposition opened with broad displays on motive power electricity mining machinery mineral processing metallurgy and related industrial sectors. The fair aims to promote Chile’s vast mineral wealth and development opportunities attracting European observers.
The March 29 presidential veto on the seigniorage bill cites concerns over coinage and currency stability. He argues the measure risks undermining the gold standard, raises doubts about treasury duties, and warns it could shake public confidence and delay economic recovery.
The North German Lloyd steamer Eis, sailing from Vrewen for New York on March 17, was towed into W Maynl Ancres by the British steamer Wild after its propeller frame was damaged. The incident followed the Jet Southampton rescue and a slip that required careful towing until the Wild Plower sighted and assisted the Eis.
The Maryland Steel Company will construct a year round ice palace in Baltimore at the Howard auditorium site on North Howard Street. It will feature a 60 by 150 foot skating area with ice four to six inches thick and imitate the Chicago World’s Fair palace destroyed by fire.
A provided fragment reports talks of Fitzsimmons and Choynski with Creedon’s manager Hopkin and Dux Creeder, noting Creedon’s wish to fight Fitzsimmons and the lack of a near term match. It mentions a New York letter and potential matchups, including Corbett, and hints at delays in arranging a bout.
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