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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1898
Page
2
A mosaic of snippets covers mummies, poets, and rulers with brief mentions of Tutankhamun, Branca Joseph, Queen Victoria, Holland’s queen, and Blaine. It notes American silk sales, Cuban work resumption, morphine deaths among doctors, and a Paris Exposition machine, all linked by curious curiosities and distant events.
The president outlines no recommendation on tenure or Philippines government and signals a special message to the Senate after peace treaty signing. It covers wartime steps, the Maine incident, the Battle of Santiago, the assault on Merrimac, and the push toward peace with Spain. The text also discusses independence in Cuba, the blockade, naval actions, and plans to aid Cuban self government and commercial relations after hostilities cease.
An unknown writer urges establishing French influence in Sudan by modeled schools at Khartoum with funds largely secured, arguing it would place Khartoum and Fashod within French rights under capitulations. In other dispatches from London, Emily Crawford predicts Dreyfus will be deemed innocent and the court irregular. A bank report shows reserves down and deposits up, while political summaries discuss U.S. policy shifts, the canal commission, and imperial reach across the Pacific and Orient.
Reported precautions as a British warship heads to Nanking to safeguard British interests while a French cruiser is present. Notice of potential favorable decision on extending American and British settlements at Shanghai. Transport Indiana arrives Manila with two battalions, no deaths, light illness. Madrid tightens measures against Carlists in Baracosa and Mioca, amid unrest.
The United States transport Rica docked with passengers from San Juan including Forty-seventh infantry officers Captain J D Greene Lieutenant WN Boge and Lt WW Cony among others. Also listed are Dr. George Whilton Blyth Mr Davin of Pan-American Express and Mr Reed of Chicago with details of their origins and arrival.
In cryptic notes from Atlan and Dee a devout reader, Aly Lee Wah, is described as having an eye phenomenon where the alphabet appears in her field of vision. Her father showed similar signs, leading to speculation about a genetic link and a grandchild’s fate.
Washington notes on the first session of the fifty-fifth Congress after war with Spain. President McKinley’s message awaited as galleries fill and a strong senate roll call shows quorum. General Wheeler receives ovation as lawmakers prepare to address urgent wartime policies.
The opening day of the Fifty Fourth Congress drew crowded galleries and a ceremonial scene in the Senate and House. Diplomatic corps attended as Mr Morgan and Senator Morrill entered the chamber. prayers and a roll call followed before a recess, with new members sworn in and committees appointed for presidential notification.
Representative Suber of New York, ranking Democrat on the military affairs committee, introduces a resolution demanding the house committee investigate the War Department and the conduct of the war with Spain. The panel would report findings, take sworn testimony, collect documents, and be authorized to use a stenographer. Expense to be paid from the contingent fund.
Transport Port Victor arrives off Liberty Island after sailing from Santiago on November 28. It carried 120 passengers including many soldiers returning on furlough and reported all well aboard. Captain T. is listed among the cabin passengers.
In a late report Captain J C Simpson and officers of the Fifth United States Infantry describe the Port Victor cargo seizure. About 6000 Mauser rifles and seven Spanish ental were taken from Morro Castle at Bantingo.
Turmoil broke out in Paris last night as anti Dreyfus groups led by Millevoye and Deroulede clashed with authorities near the Cherche-Midi prison. Revolvers fired, several wounded, and the mob dispersed after shouting rival slogans and rallying at the Strasberg monument. In Mexico City a new ambassadorial appointment for Washington is reported, with Géaures Cinstan expected to be named consul general amid ongoing diplomatic shifts.
The annual Dawes report from Comptroller of the Currency Charis G. Dawes warns against preferring noteholders over depositors in insolvent banks and analyzes potential effects on depositors. It includes tables showing the burden across states and capital levels, and discusses international banking expansion as a remedy to trade challenges. A separate item notes a fire in Huntington, Ind, destroying a block of business houses and causing deaths and injuries.
Report from Parik on peace talks in progress with American and Spanish commissioners. Deliberations over demand wording. Wrecking crews from Merritt & Chapin arrive from Cuban ports to examine warships near Santiago. Unclear prospects of saving the Cristobal Colon as tensions and weather affect operations.
A fragment from New Orleans Times-Democrat recounts a soldier Captain Myatt wounded by a bullet during the Civil War, his hospital return, and recovery. It also covers a shoplifting confession by a young professional, explaining his deliberate theft and subsequent decision to repay the amount to a conscience fund. Additional items include railroad cost concerns, patent remedies, and various small public notices.
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