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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1899
Page
2
A collage of brief items profiles leaders and notables from politics, industry, and society. References include Vanderbilt and Whitney family tensions, Susan B Anthony and Queen Victoria, Kipling litigation, Edison inventions, and a long roster of European and American figures, with mixed notes on travels, citizenship changes, funerals, and cultural events.
General W. E. Palmer announces new appointments in the Dakota department including acting assistant adjutant general M. Phonan and quartermaster B. F. Howmin, with a large list of aides de camp and staff officers, reflecting broad organizational changes and expected staffing. The State Board of Equalization met with near full membership to discuss property tax raises projected at about 24 percent on real property, aiming to raise roughly $10 million over last year, with proposals to precede increases on corporate and secured property.
Washington August 9 Dr B W Allen director of experiment stations reports on western cheese making research in Wisconsin showing milk ferment rather than bacteria drives ripening and possible future impact on cheese. He notes soil alkali irrigation issues in California Utah and semiarid states with crops needing less water and new forage crops like red Jelovarie and cow peas. Farmers increasingly welcome station work and crop rotation.
Dispatch from San Francisco reports an American sailor named Miller killed R.T. Nelson Ward and two Japanese women on the Yokohama steamer voyage July 17. Ward was the son of a wealthy Abingdon, Virginia resident. The attacker severed Ward’s head, ears, one hand and an arm. the women’s bodies were mutilated. Miller, said to be from Buffalo, will be tried under Japanese law after the treaty shift.
Fragmented text lists items such as meats dairy and groceries with scattered brand names and prices. Mentions Minneap olis and various product descriptors, but many words garbled. No clear news event or narrative identifiable.
President McKinley purchases the McKinney Cottage at Canton corner North Market Street and Louis Avenue for 314,500. Possession set for October. The house fronts Market Street for 100 feet and 24 on Bowls Avenue, a favorite campaign landmark. Marketed as a personal retreat to enjoy summer in Canton with hoped renovations amid political turmoil and public sentiment. New York papers report printer strikes adding turbulence to the scene.
A Bar Harbor tragedy follows the collapse of a 40 foot ferry plank used to board the Mt. Desert boat. Seventeen passengers were drowned and three died of injuries amid rescue efforts as crews worked for hours to recover bodies and treat the injured. The accident halted travel, prompted hospital care and a coroner’s inquest to determine causes.
New York August 8 Megret Defont and the college athletes who traveled to England on July 4 for the Oxford Cambridge regatta returned aboard the St Louis. The returning crew listed Cy W Valy Marvard hunt back M Fincke hurdler I P Smith bullantle ranc her FA Wiunt 00 yard neh JIL Adame half mile runner Dames By Lathrop Mareard coach Crore 1 Morrison Tarvard graduate commit teemans Nl 3 Brook Jr Yale graduate committeeman They regretted losing to the English crew but praised their sportsmanlike conduct and the social aspects of the visit.
The Youn People’s Chelatian Union session ended with Rev Te B A Mebeld of Orkaloown addressing the audience. Rev J Galloway of Gastante spoke as one of the Went Khaw representatives, outlining church reform themes and service relation to endowment.
The director of the mint reports early estimates showing Africa leading in gold output with Australia second and America third. Output trends reflect shifting mining activity and global production dynamics.
Argentin e min ister to the United States refutes reports of a South American alliance amid talk of a U S Mexico edge , stating cordial relations with the United States and Brazil and Chile remain the focus. He notes past boundary arbitration and praises President Campo Salles while denying any alliance plans.
Bon Francisco Aug 8 The United Buises steamer Tadger with two Samoan commissioners arrived safely from Honglulu after eight days from Apia The commission is to report to the government in London The voyage from Honolulu was uneventful The report forecasts gold production for the year 1905 may reach about 904000000 to 205000000 Africa leads with 2000000 Ame rations Canada and the United States show large outputs in the Klondike Alaska supplies lead the world in production for 1903 and nearly two years priorCaptain Smith and the two commissioners prepare to depart for Washington
The piece reports a boycott feeling spreading in Cleveland linked to a cat strike lasting thirty six hours. Militia members were recalled from duty, creating tension as organizers intensify efforts while donations flow to maintain the movement.
A Sioux City fireman was seriously injured when a collision occurred on a train line near Tekarmh this morning. The incident injured several travelers including C. Olean of Blous City and traveling men Wheeler and Whiteside from Chicago.
Bridgeport Conn August 8 nearly forty people die when a Shelton Street Railway car on the Stratford extension derails from an iron trestle over Pebble’s mill pond tipping into the water forty feet below. Names of identified dead and injured listed among witnesses and hospital patients.
An elderly New York physician Dr Crowe hired thirty men to burn an effigy of William Waldorf Astor on Broadway near Forty-Ninth Street. The flaming figure caused a chaotic scene. the wagon was halted by police and Crowe was arrested. Neighbors report heated talk about Astor and loyalty to Queen Victoria.
In Washington the pension examiner Benjamin Snell, about 45, allegedly murdered Liza Wissenberger, 10, attacking her in her home after entering through a door. The mother interrupted, Snell resisted with a razor and was captured by police. He denies details, claiming amnesia. He has a wife and two children.
The Imperial government and Dominion authorities plan to strengthen regular and militia forces at the Pacific Coast depot, preparing for possible action over the Alaska boundary. Premier Laurier faces tensions with Britain as Canada appears ready to pursue demands by arms, with garrisons increased and engineers deployed along the border.
Fragmentary text mentions marriages or alliances among individuals named Tord Howell Hall and broker figures, with scattered names and places. The garbled OCR yields no clear event, date, or location to confirm a full report.
Dubuque extends invitation to President McKinley for a city carnival amid plans for the week long event. Secretary Wilkon and Postmaster General Zuulile have already accepted. delivery details to be announced at the convention within a hundred miles.
Report describes the Columbia sailing from Bristol to Newport aboard the Vigilant and Derenaoe Wall ships as part of a naval operation. Mentions the Bunting reging and ongoing work by Ketin the Yoche Mut, with reference to a mission sequence and the impact on naval movements.
Austin Aug 9 Information reports the Mexican army has opened fire on Yaqui forces. A week of fighting sees Mexican troops probing Yaqui defenses while hundreds of miners and American prospectors fear attacks. Claims of 100 injured and rising casualties surface as regiments march toward Yaqui and Tiñuan terrain to eradicate resistance.
The court exonerates a key actor in the Santaiga de Cuba affair after a long trial. Officials deny orders beyond their direct command, while press and public debate the government’s responsibility for soldiers and defenders of the colonies. Reverend GW Pepper, a Cleveland minister, dies at home.
Repairs on transports at Union Tron Works in Hancock involve extensive overhaul of the Mancock and similar vessels. Projected cost runs to about 50,000 for the repairs and 840,000 for hospital repairs, aiming to produce the finest transports of the fleet.
Fragmentary dispatch describes Finance Minister Alvares and 700 troops in Santo Domingo Aug 9. Armed forces deployed to restore order while Monte Christi governor moves 1000 troops for peace. Context uncertain and portions unreadable.
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