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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1897
Page
2
A sprawling syndicate operates a 1,500,000 acre empire across the bayous and cotton belts. The venture spans 100 miles, with the Southern Pacific railway running through it for forty miles. It emphasizes farming, but also owns 16,000 head of cattle and a mechanized cleaning device touted as a floor scrubbing aid.
Sheepmen report heavy losses from a locally named poisonous weed, blamed for dozens of head dying after grazing in ceded lands near Chamberlain. County stockmen cite uncertainty over which stock were exposed, but the weed is linked to insanity and sudden death in horses and cattle.
A long disputed trade involving J. Moore of Sheldon and Hooabler led to a sale of a flock valued at 1400 dollars against unpaid mortgages. Moore recovered the flock, but Hoobser allegedly shipped holdings and faced forgery accusations. Local authorities pursued Hoobser across the county with no arrest reported.
A Blooming Valley township man faces a circuit court hearing on a charge of abducting Robert Mullarky’s wife. The accused took the woman from Watertown to his farm and kept her hidden for ten days before bringing her back to her husband, who then alerted authorities. The case follows a marriage near Watertown and a split that led to a county investigation.
Report from New York dated August 22 says the oyster crop is unusually large this year. Warm weather and plentiful rains have fattened and sweetened the beds in Rockaways and nearby waters. Planters who invested $450 expect beds to yield at least $20,000, while the corn crop also promises a large yield in the republic.
Aug 25 report notes expanded appropriations in preparation of a tabulated assessment returning from counties. The auditor’s figures show increases in property valuations, rail and telegraph assets, and livestock, with detailed county totals and a discussion of estimation errors affecting the overall mill levy and tax distribution. The piece also mentions local civic fundraising and a remarks on umpire criticism in national baseball circles.
Two Cherokee Anglura workers named John Prankob and C G Hurley faced $1,000 bond and grand jury action on a highway robbery and jail assault charge. They allegedly robbed a fellow worker near the Bondmant home, beating him with knifing injuries to his back and shoulders.
The Mark Lane Express notes the wheat harvest is halted with mixed reports amid heavy showers and delays. It cites latent advices from Vienna Australia Hungary and India as largely unfavourable.
Fragmented account notes farmers' complaints about drought and sprouting wheat while officials and editors are named in a shifting political context. Mentions of appointments and pension issues hint at broader governance concerns during a period of upheaval.
A proposed cattle trail five miles wide and sixty miles long across the reservation drew opposition from stockmen and Nebraskan farmers. Critics warn it could crowd northern ranges, disrupt water access, and spark conflicts over grazing and freight costs. Proponents claim potential wheat yields and economic benefits, while concerns center on land use, cattle movement, and regional disputes.
The Kohwot Of Minos appoints a new leader amid a reshuffle. Prof Frey, head of Seal Wood schools and president of Yanktan College, oversees the transition as the Ku superintendent and local officials align with the season plan for Laeki Lucho ty. The community notes the formal act and its anticipated impact on local governance.
Centerville reports changes in city leadership with Willy Cheonielefides taking charge and retirement of Mr. inguin. Electric lights face outages due to dynamo repairs. Local youths plan to attend Vermilion Mitchell or Yankton colleges. Nobles travel to Missouri for apple market, amateur photography grows, and a legal firm expands practice. Centerville defeats Parker in ball game. judicial candidate Sitton emerges in Clay County. Frost relief expected after recent cold. Wilkes instruction for circuit judge noted. Balloon sighting near Sand involving luminous observations. New York insurer profits grow in China.
In Canton Ohio a bold bank raid at Savina Deposit Bank ended when a private watchman shot and killed one robber. Three accomplices escaped as police and a surgeon treated the wounded gunman, who died later at the hospital. Authorities recovered a revolver, cartridges, and a ciphered note among the loot. The dead robber, about 40, weighed 140 pounds and wore a smooth face with a dark mustache.
Sued for Kroach at his home, Hanker Johwon accused by a claimant near Kom of proposing and breaking off a planned marriage. The affair involved bargaining for clothing and expenses, with accusations of coercion. A farmer, Squire Johnsons, is named among relatives in the dispute, and the incident has prompted a formal action and social backlash.
A long list of veterans plus dependents and widows extended pensions was published in Falls City Nebraska. Names include Benjamin Eubt Creston Aldo Malin Davennort Amos Carter Muvttiea duseple Wirthling Zourtnge Adb Ailend Jacob Macnee Grant Cxrig C Miller deceased Char Lake Thomas Allen Able Fun nition Alvan Defons Hartley John Re Rhodes Maganicta Slaty W Sloops Tol Ook George 1 OVertoll Jumeph Mart Goran Witows Minors Boptila Watts Tolulu Retievoa Crean Awdeye KR Miller Clear Tago Weight Joy Carolina MaxAfow Avocathayd Thorp Howth Vakeuttienage William Logan Widows Ann citer sy Nebraska Original Harrison Wirlek Baath Chnana Povington Seedrard P voll Solxane Charon St Vagylurd Central Cay.
Billy Brady increases a purse to 20 000 for the Maher Sharkey bout after outbid by the Knickerbocker Athletic Club of San Francisco. Brady had proposed 15 000 and 49 percent of receipts, with Sharkey and Maher managers accepting, while Connolly remained cautious as Maher’s arrival from Ireland loomed and Sharkey returned from Ireland.
A warrant was issued in Kunsan for Judge A. M. Timbeck a former Morris Texas attorney, accused of embezzling funds from Mire Mina Panson a guardian. The arrest follows a requisition from Texas governor for extradition. Timbeck, once county attorney and probate judge, lived in this city for two decades and faced prior court removals and accusations of shortages. Canada sent 0,000 to famine and plague victims in India.
The proclamation urges public recognition of workers and their contributions. It emphasizes the bond between employers and employees, calls for civic unity, and invites all citizens to honor labor with dedicated service and responsible action in their communities.
A fragmented report tells of a miner George Whitelock who strikes gold in the Klondike, gains wealth, then suffers a breakdown. His partners Michael O'Neil and Jehard Sergent aid his return, while others in Mitchell discuss political renomination and local civic notes amid the turmoil.
A cable message brought word that Rudyard Kipling and Mrs Kipling recently welcomed a son. Neighbors in Brattleboro and nearby towns note the Kipling family now has a son and two daughters and speculate the child may be christened after the famed author. Meanwhile hot weather disrupts granite quarries in Concord as local industry pauses.
Stone Ohty Live Stock market notes mixed results with cattle and hogs showing varied quotes. Markets steady to slightly weaker in hogs while cattle and sheep receipts remain light. grain and provisions traded with no clear directional change across Chicago and Minneapolis offices.
Cal Jas Sexton of Chicago and Col Mack of Sanduaky O lead discussion as possible commander in chief. If Cincinnati selects the encampment next year Mack faces a tight race with Sexton. Maryhorn arrests reported at Vittebur as strikers at Plum Creek mine are jailed after early morning arrests.
A white man shot and killed his wife at her mother's East Nashville home. He then wounded his brother-in-law and fatally wounded himself with a 45 caliber revolver. He had recently filed an action for divorce against his wife. He was arrested with one of the children nearby, and it is believed the arrest was staged to lure him back to the house.
Weir City deputies pursued and captured two men after a dawn raid in Kang Mire. The suspects entered a residence on Whit Tennyson Ave, tied up residents, and fled riding horses. A Weir City woman and the wounded brother of a local man are mentioned in the report.
A disjointed NationaI League report lists Brooklyn and Pittsburg games with various pitchers batters and umpires, noting delays due to rain. The Western League and Western Association entries reference multiple cities, teams such as Milwaukee and Indianapolis, with lineups and pairings and postponements in several contests.
A city council urges France to drop bread grain duties amid reports of abundant harvests and falling prices. Separately a Erie rail crash injures multiple passengers during a Lake Erie excursion, with several people reported hurt and a swift emergency response.
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