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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
2
A stream of notes covers Paris art student life, a Yale affiliate’s study path, Brooklyn hotel plans, naval chapel sexton, Rockefeller wealth reflections, Paris exposition finances, and various European and U.S. social observations. The miscellany includes Scalability, a Boston era of theater tickets, and commentary on economic, cultural, and political topics across continents.
Lew appointed Frank Stewart Henry Sechier and Dar Wale as delegates to the National Live Stock convention at Pierre South Dakota. County commissioners and local livestock groups may appoint delegates, with representation for every 10 001 head of stock or fraction thereof. Governor Lew urged attendance in Washington for the memorial planning of the national capital.
A report suggests large operators plan to push small stockmen from range territory west of the Missouri River. The proposed tactic aims to secure adverse legislation at Pierre to crowd out smaller ranchers and protect the interests of large cattle firms. The piece argues the move would harm the state and reduce the number of small ranchers while benefiting big operators.
An opinion from the attorney general and land department plans to raise state loans under new constitutional amendment. Counties may not levy added interest but may lend at a higher limit. future loans capped at 6 percent, with the department poised to authorize up to 3,000,000 on estate tax. Also notes Presbyterian synod reports progress with churches, clergy, and funds.
A regional gathering plans to organize a body similar to those in other states, with Charlee N. Cooper of Huron as president and Mike M. Whitney of Wolney as former president. J. de Bates of Take Preston is secretary and treasurer, with F. J. Corey of Watertown and J. A. Stanley of Bridgewater on an executive committee. The Huxt meeting will be held in this city, likely in May.
The Blaine extradition treaty dispute between Great Britain and the United States reaches the Supreme Court. Rutledge, Jones, and two others arrested in Chicago in June face charges related to a Toronto bank robbery attempt. A writ for their removal was halted by a judge. Next Monday, their lawyers and the British consul will appear as hearings on extradition proceed. The case bears on international procedure for extradition and holds broad significance for both nations.
A violent incident in Logport involved a suspect identified as Marvin Keubin, who allegedly opened fire in the city, wounding a man who later died. Police pursued the shooter, resulting in a confrontation that left one officer injured and one civilian dead. A large manhunt followed, with the community and local authorities rallying as officers secured the area and searched for further threats.
A delayed dispatch describes Rear Admiral Teainey assembling a small squadron to sail 13 000 miles to the Philippines aboard the converted yacht Froile Jang and the tug Wempatiecant Pis. Commander Karlehour leads the crew with Vicksburg as a guiding vessel, while the Mosquito Fleet operates with multiple European stops en route. The voyage faces scrutiny by a board of inspection and promises a historic long voyage for Wenlie and Pantucket ships.
Postmaster General Smith presents the annual department financials for the year ending June 30 1900. He highlights extraordinary rural free delivery growth extending to 14 million people, the rapid route expansion to 1 204 routes by mid 1900, with a 65 542 square mile area across 44 states and two territories. The report notes rising postal receipts, costs of service, and planned appropriations to broaden daily mail delivery to more communities, including Alaska and overseas routes.
In Wye Denver Col Dec 12 Colonel Eldredge reports a prehistoric mine in Converse County Wyoming with carved images and two mummified bodies found near each other. Aborig inal miners suspected to have sought turquoise, with three shaft levels and passages suggesting a refuge site. Trial excavation revealed entrances and artifacts resembling cliff dwellers tools and a calm setting for their ancient conflict.
A Canadian poet of note, Tor Edits Hie Life, creator of The Snowflake and Other Poems, reportedly took his own life amid family disgrace. The incident follows a recent imprisonment of his father, details unclear, with speculation over emotional strain and societal pressures cited by observers.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions farm fires, inquest delays, and police work amid social unrest. It references Dooley and St Luke's, typhoid, suicide discussion, and a farewell verse, with scattered names and places such as Chicago and Cape Colony, but the meaning is largely unclear.
The fragmentary report references rural delivery service changes to take effect December in various counties and towns, listing officials, populations, and anticipated impacts. It mentions increased costs for public buildings and architectural work, with scattered financial figures and names, reflecting a chaotic OCR read of a Washington memo.
Washington December 1 the senate spent almost five hours debating the Hay Pauncefote treaty with Senators Morgan, Teller, Stewart and Frye weighing Britain’s rights in relation to the canal. Teller defended U S control while Frye opposed the pact urging alternative approaches to secure canal interests and abrogate Clayton-Bulwer terms if possible.
The Senate convened as Bent on Minnesota presented Charles A. Towne for the late Senator Davis seat. Towne took the oath and was warmly congratulated before taking his seat. After routine business the chamber entered executive session and moved to appoint an additional judge in the northern district. A judicial, executive and fiducial appropriation bill was read for amendment under a five minute rule. No one spoke on either side. General debate was scheduled.
Judge Hook of the Kaunas district court handed down a five year sentence for misappropriation of government funds. The decision, concurred by a higher circuit judge, places the defendant in federal custody at Leavenworth. The case also involves a former army official and related sanctions across multiple jurisdictions.
In Man City this morning at the Mason Chly hotel assailants used a wired break in. A wounded guard, identified as Hulda, was involved as intruders gained entry through a rear door. Police report a stash of $565 seized during the incident.
House action on a supply bill extends over ten minutes as members debate terms. An appropriations panel requests twelve temporary clerks to read the bill and manage proceedings. Warnings and partisan lines color the rapid, limited business as lawmakers approve or reject minor motions.
Paddy Ryan, once a prize ring champion, is destitute and mute after a fall in the winged weight class. Friends and supporters rally to aid him as Sullivan and others pool funds and raise help in his behalf.
A chaotic scene left seven men fatally harmed and five injured amid a heavy confrontation. Authorities reported a violent clash involving multiple accused individuals and a crowd in the Vestolagy area. The incident prompted an emergency response as bystanders chanted and authorities investigated the motives and identities of those involved.
The fragment recounts a lively Paris salon where Marie Bashkirsefes hosts a party attended by Bastien-Lepage and others. A young artist’s entrance and a tense exchange with a jealous admirer unfold amid vivid descriptions of attire and festive ambiance, revealing social dynamics of the art world.
The Malungons offer a white husband bounty to any woman from the Newbie of Tables County Tennessee or nearby Kentucky who will marry a Malungeon man. Women must be of good character and the match promises a better farm and status, with land allotments based on the husband’s quality. The offer targets whites while preserving traditions and ends with warning of intermarriage stigma.
A narrated plea for women to seek Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for severe feminine ailments. The piece cites nervousness stomach pain backache and weight loss while praising a patient from New Jersey cured by the product and urged readers to consult Mr Pinkham for guidance.
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