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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1897
Page
2
Reports describe a turquoise dike 250 feet wide and half a mile long with large stones up to sixty four carats. The Colorado tunnel project aims to reach world records in depth near Pike's Peak with an electric system and modern locomotives.
Erickson, five victims, admits two duel killings and two more by cold blood. James Carrington held without bail for Hoychard murder near Main Ave. He confessed to several killings and robbery, claim of robbery money around $30, with a $80 money order, blood on hands, watch found in pocket. Court term begins next week.
A report details the Keystone mine sale to English investors including Omaha and Milwaukee men led by Moly Terror. The $225,000 deal aims to yield dividends as mine operations, with a forty stamp mill repair, expected higher ore outputs, and a shift of control to the Keystone group, signaling renewed value in southern mines.
Dec. 1 reports detail final court opinions in Minnehaha National Bank Sioux Falls versus ILC and Freeman versus City of Uron with county reversals. Pennington County criminal calendar lists Frederick Richardson and Fred Williams each convicted of grand larceny and sentenced to hard labor for four years. other defendants receive similar terms. Widespread weather and local business notes accompany official appointments and county offices listed for New York City era.
Heavy snow continues to blanket Yankton region with depths reaching over half a foot since early Sunday. Weather prophets warn of a severe winter. Lt. George Godfrey, stationed at Fort Sully, visits Yankton after serving abroad. A new girls military unit forms at the armory, signaling fresh community activity and potential success.
Frederick Fraley presides as executive committee chair of the National Board of Trade as questions from various chambers of commerce are prepared for discussion. The topics include enlarged fulliplex and the need for federal supervision of foreign trade operations.
The National Federation of Labor meets for its seventeenth annual session in Nashville on December 15. President Gomper presides with delegates including Have lock Wilson and Edward Hurfora of England. The president delivers the welcome and annual address noting a 2009 increase in affiliated memberships.
The text notes a transition from skilled to unskilled labor due to invention and machinery, with many workers displaced and unemployment rising. It reports numerous strikes over the year, led by concerns about wages, hours, and reorganization. It discusses the federation's aim to adapt to compulsory service and railway employer pressure in organizing railroads.
Congressional notes from Washington report the death of Meter McKinley’s era occupant and the House approving executive and judicial appropriations while senators push or delay bills. In Kinderhook a New York obituary recalls Oliver Cromwell’s era ally and lawyer Charles Tatler born 1803.
The second trial proceeds with the state’s case review at 10 oclock led by Assistant States Attorney Me Hwen, followed by defense opening statements by Attorney Huron. Jurors and witnesses undergo extensive voir dire as 227 prospective jurors are examined and many challenges are resolved.
Report from Havana notes Spaniel forces under General Panda push insurgent General Gomez toward Puerto Yaluce. Gomez, with about two hundred escorts, seeks refuge in woods near I Pelions while in the Quaraitiy. A Kentucky man allegedly marries the granddaughter of a girl who refused.
Officials discuss Plan 70 to raise funds for a state exhibit and possible county aid to finance a large display. A young man about 25 was found dead in a Bronx hotel room from gas exposure, his pocket note linked to pathways from St James Minnesota to Mitchell, South Dakota, suggesting a possible suicide or unconfirmed cause.
Rapid City reports Prof Wcoumack resigns as Assayer at the School of Mines, Edward McCormack leaves his post for a larger salary at Turtle, Mont, with appointment to fill the vacancy soon. Also noted are preparations for spring work and ongoing cattle and Indian agency settlement issues at Pine Ridge and Vie agency.
A crowded session this Friday saw the Supreme Court deny the petition for a writ of mandamus against the railroad commissioners. The ruling leaves the commission without a court to proceed on cases begun and may affect the balance of the current and upcoming fiscal year's appropriations. The private meeting featured discussions of editorial independence and a plan to issue ready prints aligned with similar political stances.
Aberdeen guests gathered for the Bar Association banquet at Hotel Aberdeen. Attendees including Wy Burt Widdoht, Audie Wh McCoy, and Frank A. Brown hailed the event while John S. Vetter and Frank A. Brown were named to appoint roles as receiver and representative.
Merchants of Elk Point organize a local South Dakota Retail Merchants Association with G. H. Freemin as president and officers including A. O. Ringe Hid and HW. J. Moore. The group aims to benefit merchants and enforce anti-peddler laws. Also noted is a Vermillion city orchestra concert featuring local and university musicians.
Nebraskan court ruling clarifies protection of receiver interests in insolvency cases involving Nebraska and Iowa entities. The decision addresses validity of claims by stockholders and creditors, noting priority disputes and the role of the receiver appointed by the court. The action references dates in 1881 and involvement of local counsel and court events.
A Des Moines despatch reports a Nebraskan case where a county treasurer agreed to repay 10,000 to the county amid accusations of misusing county funds. The official, tied to Greeley county, contends a prior legal settlement bars further action and plans to seek relief in Nebraska. Local authorities accepted the arrangement, while the treasurer defends his actions as necessary.
An event in Mexico on December 13 featured Mr Bryan and Colonel Garcia among honored guests. A large crowd gathered as political figures and local dignitaries attended speeches on the platform and at the president’s private carriage. Attendees praised the occasion with cheers as speeches concluded and music and food were available for attendees.
A chaotic list recounts postmaster appointments and pension changes across multiple towns. Names like Turgeon, Wilkon, Sherwood, Hathaway, and many counties such as Payette, Dodge, Wayne appear with salary figures, resignations, and new appointees. The piece notes federal actions and reassignments impacting local offices and veteran benefits.
Tydepondenue Kon Dec 13 County Treasurer report that the people of Montgomery county are very well off this year. Farmers are paying their taxes promptly with rebates and discounts applied. The report notes easier collections and broadly improving finances for the farming community.
Police arrest a couple, Carrara and Taiare, in a bizarre case linking a bank collector Laviulre’s death to a mushroom business. The man struck him with iron, killed him, and hid the body until evening to move it to the firm used for mushroom preparation. 20000 francs were found on the victim.
Deputy U S Marshal Dan Cunningham seized the Redden brothers distillery at Chardeton Raleigh County West Virginia after years of illicit operation. The Redden gang had long avoided punishment despite indictments as authorities pursued their alcohol production network. Eight European countries sent more female emigrants to this country last year.
Washington observes opposition to the US policy on Hawaii and Central America. Britain seeks canal and trading leverage, with Jamaica and St. Lucia as strategic posts. Hawaii treaty limits British moves while Canadian interests counter US aims.
The article notes nationwide honors for Mrs McKinley, with flags at courthouses and public buildings. Cabinet officials head to Canton to coordinate funeral preparations while local businesses suspend operations. President McKinley’s mother is described as greatly mourned and the nation observes mourning customs.
A disrupted report details legislative action reducing probate judge salaries across Kansas. The measure, aiming to retrench costs, cuts annual pay to around 100 dollars in many counties, leaving judges like Jervotare and others facing diminished compensation and reduced open days.
Santa Po Monitor editor Wond Miller plans court action over snoring aboard a westbound train near Garden City Kansas. Sheriff Bills observed the disturbance as Miller seeks protection for passengers against alleged railroad and sleeping car company negligence, hoping an order will ease travel from coast to coast.
Georgia senators were confined in the Capitol last night as guards with clubs protected a session lacking a three member quorum. Hundreds of bills remained, a tense scene arose with clashes between lawmakers and a pugilistic display, and the session stretched into the morning despite threats to end it by force.
Boston reports that a committee of foreign missionary societies in America has called an ecumenical conference of foreign missionary workers from Britain, Europe, and beyond. The event is set for New York starting April 20 for ten days amid church and mission debates. The note also claims 25,840 more children attend South Carolina public schools than last year.
Mrs Nancy Allison McKinley dies in Canton at daybreak after a ten day decline. Funeral planned at First M E Church Canton with interment at West Lawn Cemetery. Washington cabinet members begin travel to Canton to attend services and next day return to the capital aboard Pennsylvania overnight.
Chicago rider C W Miller outpaced rivals to finish first in the six day event before an estimated 100000 spectators at Madison Square Garden. The race set a record crowd and gate receipts near 60000 dollars. Miller earned 1500 dollars from Wheel and associated sponsors, with Rice Schinneer Hale and Rivere among top earners as other riders collected smaller prize shares.
In Carthage Missouri on a Saturday night Dee 14 Leach and Bower’s minstrel show led to a scene as six or more young people from good families chased a performer and a girl to her home. Stage hands intervened at the First Methodist, directing the minstrel to take the girl home. The pair vanished inside the house and the man returned to his hotel, with no further interference.
In Waverly Iowa on December 14 Judge Vyde jailed Delilah Palys 20 and Will Kern 12 for the murder plot against Kern’s father. Palys 20 and Kern 17 were lovers. the father objected to their union and Palys persuaded Kern to help with the killing. The reading mentions Coatly Horne in connection with the plan. Also noted is the purchase of a 7 year old Hamburg for $60,000 by William L. Adeland for Fox Hall Keene, with colors assigned to W. Powers of New York.
Tacoma December 15 five years after investing in Suma in Monte Cristo mines Rockefeller built the Everett and Monte Cristo railroad to connect to the Ry Everett smelter. A $250000 concentrator began mining development. Rockefeller’s agent reports the line will not be rebuilt and the district mines are reportedly unprofitable. Freight and rail outages threaten the town of Everett, with losses projected around two million dollars.
In Murray County, survivors Moni Campbell John C Mexlows and Henry Rett tell of a midnight pursuit of moonshiners atop Macila Mountain. While descending a gulley they slid nearly a mile, suffering broken ribs and injuries as rocks and debris littered the path. The group, working near Hyghtin, narrowly escaped death but returned with praise for fallen comrades.
A large deputation of prominent Canadian timbermen visited the Ontario government in Port Onto to protest U S safeguard measures. They argue that American actions restrict Canadian lumber and demand a duty approach that protects the Canadian cut while resisting US restrictions. The petition claims the remedy lies in export duties rather than regulating this year’s timber.
Des Moines, Ia Dec 16 Jacob Stern of Chicago formerly jailed in Chicago on a Sidney Mellie case arrives in Des Moines as representative of Mellie and William Mellie to face charges of fraudulent bucket shop operations tied to a Chicago-based ring. Bonds posted in Chicago may bring the case there. no further action today as District Attorney Pullen is out of town.
The Board of Foreign Missions eightyseventh annual report shows total receipts of 842,781 with major gifts from Hols 34,915 and others. It discusses Turkish massacres in Asia and famine relief in China, praising Christian aid and unity of the civilized world. Notes Japan education and social questions amid enlightenment doubt. Also reports a police message from Dell Rapids about Dr. Parker’s drinking spree and disappearance with property sale details.
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