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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1894
Page
2
A long readable excerpt describes social rituals, political figures, and cultural topics. It mentions governors, a president, autographs, and a shipbuilder's family. It references whale size, education for wives, and antique book collecting, alongside various global notes on industry and travel.
Supreme court affirms lower court ruling in Enos versus fire and marine firms. Enos, once a prosperous hardware merchant, endured a devastating 1444 fire, robbery, and alleged arson under controversial insurance disputes. The lengthy litigation began with Enos's claim against insurers and involved multiple trials and changes of venue before the latest high court decision in his favor.
A long dispatch traces the evolution of congressional salaries from earlier decades to the 1870s and notes public backlash over pay raises. It cites proposals, retroactive increases, and the 1873 1874 cycles, with figures for president, vice president, justices, cabinet, and lawmakers, including back pay controversies.
Fire swept through San Ayrton causing widespread destruction. Three shops or hotels and several large buildings burned, with heavy damage to a new court and surrounding property. Authorities suspect incendiary origin as investigations proceed amid high damages and fears of more fires.
Members of a Michigan family, including Mremiay Grey and Keb. 1 Sony Mayrogé, reportedly contracted trichinosis after consuming pork. Doctors say the illness is severe and unlikely to be fully recoverable. The mother’s diet and other details are unclear due to damaged text.
Anke Sx and MIAV are cited in a Crookston Minnesota notice as a mutual elevator company failing to meet tax obligations. The document notes the firm operated one elevator unit in July and faced a tax deficit totaling 240000 dollars, with estimated losses around 2000000 dollars. Authorities reference creditors and local interest in the unpaid taxes.
A wartime style legislative report notes a resolution praising Admiral Benham and the Navy, with broad support from committee members and foreign partners. The president sent nominations to the Senate including Philadelphia customs officials, a pension agent, and a deputy quartermaster for the midshipman corps.
The twenty fourth annual state convention and first athletic content of the Y M C A of Iowa will be held at Davenport February 45 44 and expects 400 young men from across the state. Section conferences for district committees college students and railroad men will be held. Notable speakers include George S Murrough John Mott A M Wright U G Pratt and others. The event features the Town Mule quartet and a strong program with addresses on state works district improvements and railroads.
In a February 15 event here, state oratorical contest features ten contestants from Central University Pelin O. E Douglas on The Ushovored Science Lanox College Hopkinton F C McKeane Typical American Citizenship Des Moines U Wicks ham American Spirit Drake University J Wemcs Destiny of the American Republic Upper Town Favotlo J D Meighen Power of Letters Penn College Oakalvonny C Sellers Mastelpiece of Victor Hugo Town College Grinnall A J Osgood Art Town Wesleyan Mt Mengant I L F Robinson Ti Conception of the Dew
Hastings Irrigation Canal and Power Co asks Hastings to elect bonds of 75000 dollars to build a canal from the Vermily river to Hastings supply 1600 horse power and furnish city power for waterworks and lighting at cost. Work to begin within thirty days after bond vote and power costs set.
A roof fall at a Kingston mine entombs thirteen miners. Rescuers work amid mud and turmoil as relatives gather, with names of trapped men listed. Nearby reports from Australia discuss wool tariffs and colonial trade, plus a curious tale of Malvern Creaworthy discovering a hidden city in Sierra Madre mountains.
A Kansas judge's decision to naturalize a Chinese resident shocks officials. The Attorney General Olney will investigate the case amid 1882 rules barring Chinamen from citizenship. Also, an embezzler escaped from jail in Kokomo Indiana after a $50,000 theft while serving as Tipton County treasurer.
The House faced a contested session with missing quorum as Democrats stalled voting on a set of measures. Debates centered on seigniorage, the silver fund, and a Missouri river bridge project while leaders moved to appoint a committee for the welgnioragh bill and address pending propositions.
Amid a tie vote the senate judiciary committee sent the Peckham nomination forward without recommendation. Discussion centered on Peckham’s prospects and the party split among Misters Pugh Hill Toll er Coly Wilton with Hill hopeful for a prompt executive session to review the case. Also reports from Washington include Armenian matter notes and Minister Worrell’s disputed threat. other items mention ship news and a domestic exchange.
The Butler led Alliance names Marion Butler of North Carolina as president and J L Gilbert of California as secretary with a full executive committee. A judiciary committee is abolished and five lecturers are to be appointed, plus district leads to elect a new chair. The group calls for political reform and unity to advance civic ideals.
A garbled report details witnesses called in the Michael Whalen murder inquiry. It mentions Engineer Baron, Frank Bardeen, Dousing My Clay, Joseph Sutelli, Michael Harry, and others, with references to Eaton statements, a knit factory superintendent, a Knitting factory, and locations like Edgewater station and Sinois street. The narrative centers on testimonies surrounding the Cranin case and surrounding events after May 4, 18__, with confusion over identities and positions.
A special meeting of the National Cyclists Union of Great Britain convenes in Leeds to discuss prize structures and licensing rules for professional riders. Key proposals include prize allowances, licensing powers for committees, and disciplinary actions for offenses such as betting against opponents or demanding payment from promoters.
Northern Pacific receivers agreed to grant half the domain of the train, while workers reject this and plan to present a counter proposal this afternoon. The dispute affects Milwaukee and surrounding area as talks continue between management and railroad workers.
The weekly statement shows a decline in deposits and circulation tied to treasury receipts and new government loans. Banking reserves hold above requirements as rates stay steady. gross specie decreases reflect cash movement to the treasury and other fiscal actions.
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