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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
2
Read nearly random clippings detailing the American consul in Nankin and a public water project, royal Italy’s Yolanda, G A R encampment in San Francisco, dental and oxygen tablet experiments, platinum sources, alcohol advocates, czar and emperor guards, papal wardrobe, pepper cultivation, Japan’s plain court, South American water routes, and 1902 trade changes with a South Dakota rainstorm noting cattle losses versus Nebraska feed ranches.
The March term of circuit court in Huron South Carolina closed Friday after starting March 24, the longest in years. Judge Whiting led sessions, clearing the calendar and earning respect for prompt fair rulings. A chamber term is set for June 10. The court reduced a fine and sentence for Riley Hartwick and granted a new trial for P H Dunning on liquor charges. A memorial meeting for the late H Aplin followed with several speeches.
Clerk D B Glidden and Pendar draw a regular term petit jury for Aberdeen next month. The list includes A G Young Brookings Charles Johnson Beresford Marty Miler Yankton N Arntz Aberdeen and many others from across South Dakota.
A lot near the existing Catholic church and school was bought from John Mascovitch for 5000 dollars to host a new cathedral and a modern, substantial school building. Bishop J N Starina plans a residence for the bishop and extensive improvements began after his installation last winter. Excavations are underway as the current residence is deemed inadequate.
Spearfish notes six local marriages this week. J Russell Warren wed Olivi Packard. C D Ticknor married Ortile Smith. Norval H Hand tied with Mabel Adams. Warren moves to Deadwood where he served as deputy county auditor. Ticknor and Hand couples relocate to Spearfish and Denver respectively for new roles.
Augustus W. Machen, once a Toledo assistant postmaster, becomes a central figure in the postal department under the Cleveland era. From 1893 to 1903 his office grew from a 15 to about 268 staff with expanding rural and city delivery, boosting carriers, budgets, and political influence.
Report says William K. Vanderbilt will marry quietly in Paris on Wednesday to a young American widow he has recently courted. The bride to be, living in Paris, keeps details secret. Vanderbilt heads the family bearing the name in the current generation and is father of Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough. The scandal involving the Vanderbilt Belmonts a dozen years ago shocked New York society and led to a separation petition for Mrs. Vanderbilt.
Chicago April 22. Government forecasts the largest winter wheat crop in U S history with spring wheat and corn expected to expand. Railroad officials fear another blockade like last winter though some managers stay optimistic. Freight traffic may be uncertain and congestion likely temporarily, but long interruptions are not anticipated.
Police identify the man found in a barrel as Benedetto Maduana, 40, of 47 Prenton avenue Buffalo. Joseph DePrima, brother-in-law of Benedetto, positively identifies the corpse. DePrima is serving a term in prison.
United States circuit court Judge Sanborn granted a petition by the Northern Securities Company and railways to suspend part of the decree to permit regular May dividends to be paid. Government opposed, citing intent to enforce the anti trust decree. The ruling leaves other decree provisions intact while the appeal proceeds to the Supreme Court.
President Roosevelt has nearly completed his Yellowstone visit with stops at the Mrehole Geyser basin and Norris Geyser basin before heading toward the Grand Canyon. He plans to return to post headquarters tomorrow and stay in the vicinity until Friday afternoon, with party members expected to join in from Billings and Edgemont for a six hour stay to greet Black Hills visitors.
The convention to form an International union of railroad clerks convened at the Lidges House with a banquet. The group will be known as the International Association of Railway Workers. Frank L. Test of Cincinnati represented the American Federation, with twenty two delegates from fourteen locals in attendance. Dan W. Richmond of Chicago elected president.
A defiant suit in district supreme court seeks 600000 in damages from Senator Wilkinson alleging he hired plaintiffs to obtain a controlling interest in the Western Maryland Railroad. It claims the men furnished data and plans and were promised pay but were unpaid after the Goulds acquired the railroad and Wilkinson grew rich from the deal.
In New York on April 22 Frank Feely and his wife argued in their apartment then left. The wife allegedly wrote a suicide note and jumped into the North River. Feely dived in to save her but both died after being pulled under debris. An officer intervened as the pair disappeared.
William Brown a GOL was remanded at Portsmouth on charges of false entry and posing as Prince Arrubald de Modena. He wed Countess Russell, who had divorced Earl Russell over a prior marriage allegation. The Countess Mabel Bulut Scott was the daughter of the late Sir Edward Scott. In Brantford inmates at the Indian Institute escaped last night without injury.
Sioux City live stock market notes April 2 shows mixed cattle and hog prices with quick shifts. Chicago and Omaha reflect steady to firm hog and cattle demand while Kansas City records higher cattle and softer sheep and lamb prices.
Cash quotations for grain and provisions in Chicago are listed with bids for various futures and commodities. Prices include No. 2 yellow corn, No. 1 spring wheat, malt, Timothy seed, lard, white beans, and other items with specific bid values and adjustments.
The Chicago Federation of Labor petitioned for a new institution to educate crippled children. They claim the Tilden School is unsanitary and seek an $18,000 building in a central, suitable location to replace it.
Senator William J. Stone defended himself against press charges at the Missouri Democratic Press association gathering in Kansas City. He denounced papers for alleged “assassin methods” while defending his role in powder legislation and state pure food enforcement, and he pledged to stand against what he called biased criticism. William J. Bryan spoke on national policy and urged voters to keep the Democratic Party distinct from Republicans.
The two leaders in the hoodie investigation, Folk and Grow, moved a joint inquiry into the grand jury matter. Lieutenant Governor Lee’s emissary pressed for questioning only about the alum deal. Folk refused to limit questioning. Robert A. Lee said his brother will stay away until safe to return, citing fear of perjury accusations against lawmakers.
Jefferson City Missouri April 24 Seniors BL Matthews and Charles A Smith indicted by the grand jury for accepting bribes in connection with the baking powder legislation. Bond set at 3000 each to await July term in United States district court. They profess innocence while charges allege bribes from D J Kelley of 1000 each to vote against the measure.
Hawarden Ja April 26 The First National bank interests announce plans to start a new private bank in Treton with $25,000 working capital. Treton already has two banks and the new institution will be owned by the First National people.
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