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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
2
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The China outbreak curbed Pinsengroot exports for a quarter century, affecting counties where digging of the root supports local jobs. The plant requires years to mature, with small daily yields for professional diggers. traders fear long shortages and rising prices as demand in China remains restricted.
Reports describe King Humbert assassinated by a man named Angelo Lessi in Monza. The assassin, claimed to act from anarchist motives, was arrested. amid turmoil, leaders plan ceremonies and contact monarchs abroad as crowds mourn in streets and public buildings drape in mourning.
The Department of State telegrammed formal condolences on the death of King Humbert to the Italian ambassador in Seabright New Jersey. The message conveyed sympathy from the American people and officers of government for the bereavement.
London July 31 European grief erupts after the assassination of King Humbert of Italy at Monza. Reports offer no details on the killer or motive. The event stuns Britain, which has shown steadfast sympathy during recent turmoil and the South African War era.
New York July 40 A Clark of Montana United States senator former senator speaks on a $100,000 donation to the Democratic campaign fund. He says the act may aid the country and party, hopes Bryah will win, notes silver issue strength and regional debates while noting the east's limited understanding of silver coinage. He departs for Europe, planning months abroad.
A fragmented report describes a conspiracy in New York involving an Italian, Speranza, and associates linked to an anarchist society. The plot centers on the attempted murder of a king and a double murder in a distant city, with a cryptic letter found on the killer detailing orders, betrayals, and a vow to obey the society’s blood oath. The document suggests the killer acted under foreign orders while claiming personal arrest in America and denying his participation.
Milford Massachusetts July reports a U S ambassador to Italy describing reactions to the assassination of Queen Margherita’s empress and King Humbert. He attributes the attack to anarchists while noting the king’s guarded response and the heir to the throne, the prince of Naples, as capable, with Italy’s government expected to continue smoothly under him.
A midnight collision near Detroit injured and killed passengers in a sleeping car. Detroit hospital reports several serious injuries including A E D Bullivan age 3 and A. J. Bungie age 4 among other injured travelers from New York and Pennsylvania. Reports describe broken spines, internal injuries, and numerous cuts as crews aid survivors.
Readable phrases reference anti imperial issues and a predicted fight over leadership. Mentions a named figure and past actions on labor hours, with unclear context and fragmented quotation across the page.
An Aberdeen man, George M. Bergbor, was fatally injured when he fell from a cliff at an Ogden area site. Authorities report the accident occurred yesterday. Bergbor’s parents live in Aber Wert.
British legation reports from Peking say Chinese troops pressed around the legations after July 16 with heavy fire. Casualties include Captain Oliphant and Warren. many wounded in hospital. Dispatches note conflicting timelines and stresses over foreign ministers safety amid intense bombardment.
Aug 1 The State Department remains confident in direct talks with Minister Conger via Chinese officials. The department weighs safety for Consul Fowler and the beleaguered ministers in Peking while monitoring possible Chinese delivery of envoys. Officials cite the need for secure communication channels and caution against actions that could endanger lives.
A Washington dispatch reports debate over how Chinese leaders Sheng and Yuen accessed the cabinet cipher used by the U S State Department. Some officials fear a breakthrough through telegraph intercepts while others doubt the alleged message, suggesting forgery or an old dispatch.
A massive gun battle in New Orleans ends with Robert Charles dead after he killed Corporal Lally and Sergeant Porteus and wounded multiple others. Police and citizens mobbed the scene as the desperado tried to flee, then burned the building to smoke him out, and the body was removed to the morgue amid confusion over identification.
A leading Utah sheep raiser reports severe conditions due to parched range and vanished vegetation on a trip from Ayielt to southern Muh come, warning that even strong flocks suffer. Farmers fear large losses as brush and forage disappear, driving up demand for sheep and cattle.
Newspaper report recounts Mrs Woodward and her daughter Toni planning self harm with a revolver during the legation attack. The letter describes arming for worst case, intent to shoot attacker, and leaving a bullet for their daughter. Mrs Hongland corroborates the letter’s details of weapon and plans.
Trial at Frankfort on charges of being an accessory before the fact to the Goebel murder. Defense moves for a verdict of acquittal. court overrules. Faulkner defends Power and Finley claim political motive and partisan actions influenced the case. Evidence challenged includes witnesses Waven Finney Anderson Noakes Calton and Wharton Garden with alleged motives. New York dispatch notes cabin temps.
Secretary Root declined to confirm offers for Rathbone’s removal in Cuba and stated General Wood did not issue orders to Cuban courts. He noted Bejatow reports were incomplete and that Wood and Acting Director Fosnex had begun urgent steps to bring Rathbone’s case to Cuban judicial authorities.
Postmaster General Emory Smith signs an order to implement rural free delivery rules for the country. The measure follows days of consideration by rural delivery superintendents and affects how rural post routes operate nationwide.
The document outlines August first changes in rural free delivery and postage for second class matter, detailing rate applications and carrier responsibilities. It notes cancellations of certain route practices and mentions penalties for unregistered letters with a later reference to arrests of socialist candidates in Pittsburg and a brief police station detention. It closes with population estimates for a region and Peking in 1300.
South Dakota towns face a harvest labor shortage as threshing engines rumble through the countryside. Volunteers including local women offer help while farmers lure workers with wages up to 3.60 dollars a day. Russians in McPherson county report poor crops and some harvest hands from nearby counties.
Local report describes a man and accomplice entering a post office to obtain mail after the postmaster left for dinner. The pair allegedly used a found key to reclose the door, seize mail, and depart. A follow up notes a related bounty and financial losses, with broader bank and war department updates interwoven in a dense, fragmented narrative.
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