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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1898
Page
2
A crowded session of the National Federation of Labor convened in Kimball with speeches on labor unity, wage policy, and the fight for workers' rights. President Gompers stressed organized action, political participation, and defense funds, noting extensive charter activity and growing union influence nationwide.
The Plymouth church congregation by its representative committee has accepted the resignation of Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott, effective May 1. After the resignation he will be relieved from active church management and will preach only as health allows.
The annual crop report shows Iowa produced 229,214,850 bushels with an average yield of 44 bushels per acre. Officials note the total value reaches at least 225 million dollars, with about 10 percent merchantable quality. Director Sage presents the figures as of morning release.
A fragmentary obituary traces the life of artist William Finch, born in Laon in 152, who pursued painting before shifting to art criticism and newspaper work. It notes his love of yachting and hunting, summers on yachts and Scottish moorlands, and a string of novels including A Daughter of Heth and Three Feathers.
In Chicago at Watson's park T A K Elliott of Innkua City defeated Fred Gilbert of Spirit Likes in a live bird shoot for the Sportsman's Review trophy. Elliott killed 95 birds to Gilbert's 02 amid snow and wind that hindered high scores and unsettled contestants.
Late night accident during a John’s Vow company performance at Kurt's theater in Toledo injures several members. Vice president Howe loses an eye and an ear in the premature powder blast. Merry and Gaden suffer burns to the head but survive, with serious but not fatal injuries. Pensions granted listed for multiple individuals in Washington on December 12.
News of General Garcia's death triggered a violent riot in Havana as Cubans and Spanish officers clashed in theaters and streets. Firearms fired, casualties reported including Arturo Tizet, with several killed and many wounded. American civilians observed from balconies as Guardia and troops restored order. General Green and staff addressed the disturbance and Spanish authorities ordered cafés closed and streets cleared.
Paix correspondent notes advocate for a three power alliance among the United States Great Britain and Japan to protect northern hemisphere interests. He argues for a treaty including the United States and Japan and Britain, and warns against sentimental objections. German Americans regret Britain stance. Philippine concerns cited. protection policy urged without favor to any nation.
The report notes the death of Rev. A R Boogs a Mitchell district Methodist elder in Minneapolis Minnesota and his burial plans for Mitchell. It also mentions Rev R Kooga of Mitchell visiting Minneapolis for treatment and other scattered items including a roof collapse injury and a factory fire with losses.
Well known local contractor James P. Wall died early this morning after a surgical operation. He had been in poor health following an illness and did not recover. Funeral plans are pending as relatives mourn the loss of a prominent community figure.
Miller wins the grueling six day race in New York setting a world record by twenty four miles over rival Tank Waller. The event featured 32 starters, late midnight start, and a prize of 1,600 plus a $400 world-record bonus. Waller earned 1,000 for riding. Details of sleep, food, and bodily conditions for leaders are appended.
New York Dec 13 a fatal blaze at 244 Prospect Place Brooklyn killed four people and left several missing. Five residents occupied the basement rooms of the house with a dance club above. flames reportedly broke out from the basement. Named dead include Joseph Noblett and Mrs Noblett Thomas Winne and an unidentified woman. Missing include a woman and three others.
General Calixto Garcia, Cuban independence figure and longtime leader, died after a night of exposure following a hospitality event in New York. The body guard and government officials observed his passing as tributes poured in from President McKinley, Vice President Hobart, and Cuban officials. Garcia’s career spanned Cuba’s fights against Spain, exile, and leadership roles in the Cuban revolutionary movement, with his final wishes and country’s liberty foremost in his thoughts at the end. He leaves a widow and five children and was born October 14, 1819, in Copquin.
The ceremony closed the Spanish American peace talks in Paris with both sides signing the treaty in English and Spanish. It outlines Spain’s relinquishment of sovereignty over Cuba and Puerto Rico, withdrawal of troops, and cession of other territories, with commissions and observers present as pens and copies were exchanged.
Fragmentary obituary notes William Owens a rectin in BY Joseph Mo with relatives in Owa. He lived alone in a lodging house and died in the city. He claimed funds elsewhere and hinted at dissection of his body but sources note no estate or money found. He spoke of two brothers in the state and a sister in town.
Reports describe a fierce clash near Iloilo between insurgents and Spaniards. Narratives mention Plan of Panay, notifications to General Rio, and renewed attacks with women and children evacuated. Details are inconsistent but indicate significant nighttime heavy fighting and deployment of field guns as Spanish forces sought to repel insurgent activity.
General Lee and Mrs Braton Paine depart Savannah aboard the transport Panama bound for Cuba. About 100 officers and soldiers accompany them as crowds gather at the wharves. The Panama is expected to reach Marignac on Wednesday where Lee will establish headquarters for the Seventh Corps on a camp site prepared by Colonel Hecker.
General Keifer confirms Colonel W J Bryan’s resignation from command of the Seventh Army Corps as Lee departs for Cuba. Keifer tried to persuade Bryan to join the Cuba mission. Bryan declines. Lieutenant Colonel Visquarry to succeed Bryan. he has China honors and a long military record including service in Belgium and Britain.
Chicago dispatch reports a Journal interview with Calor Vine centen ve Qhesidi cousin of Secretary Quesada of the Cabán junta. He claims the De Toni letter criticizing McKinley was not stolen from Havana but that De Lome’s fall came through gallantry. The Cuban junta surrounded De Lome with spies including a woman confiding many secrets. A Venetian disguise and a hotel theft enabled the letter to reach Canalejas, then Secretary Day before publication. Spanish accounts describe disorder and redoubled shelling at fortifications, with casualties from machine guns amid interwoven claims of insurrection and dispatches.
Dec 14 Newport News Ky Henry Refieth private Company A Frat Ken regiment killed after protesting a halt and struck by a sentry on the Berlin transport from Puerto Rico. Brethemy Bretheme private Company B D wounded but Brethe will recover. Sanitary name unknown. Kansas Topeka Dec 10 governor session news notes Rural and bank statements follow with mixed counts and changes in reserves loans and deposits.
Michg an butcher case unfolds as William Mitchings, brother of John Hunt, kills Hunt and a sheltering man in a woodshed incident. Hayward is also slain and a series of violent acts follows in the same household. Maynard pursues the killer. earlier, Mrs Aunt is murdered in the home. The narrative details a grisly sequence of stabbings and throat wounds through the residence.
Quay advances in the Pennsylvania conspiracy case as the Supreme Court weighs a petition for a writ of certiorari. Proceedings remain intact while appeals are considered, with elections looming for United States senator and party urgency ahead of January 17.
United States minister to Turkey Oscar Gitaupin had an audience with the sultan. The talk touched on pacifying tensions and a malt factory settlement affecting Americans and Armenians. In New Jersey, Continental Tobacco Company articles of incorporation set capital at 75 million dollars with authority to manufacture tobacco products. Prominent corporators include Duke, Pierre Lorillard, Morrison J Velmond, and Oliver N. Payne.
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