19 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1904
Page
1
Reports from the world fair line a broad view of exhibits and plans across continents. Virginia miners will present a stone built pavilion and a grand mineral exhibit. European cities discuss bonds for public works. Technological strides include patents and electric streetcars in London.
Battle from the state proposes a chain of street fairs and carnivals across Aberdeen Mitchell Watertown Huron Yankton and other towns. The plan aims to cut transport costs and ensure high quality attractions by rotating six to seven week runs in the circuit.
The North western Stock Growers association will hold its spring meeting in Belle Fourche South Dakota on April 14 15 and 16. The meeting follows the Western Stock Growers association gathering at Rapid City. A Belle Fourche Business Men's club drive funds for a wild west tournament at the Butte county fair grounds to replace street performances with safer, organized events.
An exhibit from the Bad Lands of South Dakota features a petrified man five feet ten inches tall and weighing over 500 pounds. Discovered by cowboys in 1893, the fossilized figure drew praise from physicians and scientists as genuine, while preparations for its exhibition in St Louis proceed.
Chicago February 17. A special grand jury heard Arthur Hull claim powerful influences were at work to prevent justice in the Iroquois Theater disaster case. He opposed jurors with city ties and offered to share evidence with the state's attorney. Indictments for manslaughter and criminal carelessness appear likely as more witnesses are recalled.
Dr Tyenaga, ex-secretary in Japan's foreign department, predicts that the United States and other great powers will fight before the war ends. He spoke in Chicago under University of Chicago auspices, saying Japan, Britain, and the US should join to restore balance. Roosevelt and Hay policies are pivotal.
News from New York on February 11 reports extraordinary orders at the Brooklyn navy yards. Rumors claim the battleship Iowa will be sent to the Far East, spurred by orders to replace damaged guns with those from the Indiana, currently out of commission.
With Rex the royal carnival arrives in New Orleans and the event draws thousands of visitors from business and social circles across the country. The Mather of Mytha carnival also reports larger crowds than ever before as festivities continue.
Washington February 17 Senator Marcus Aurelius Hanna died at 6 40 p m in his Arlington hotel room after months of illness including typhoid fever His family was present at the end and President Roosevelt sent condolences The death ends a long career in state politics and labor leadership with widespread mourning across the nation
Vice Chairman Payne dispatches a telegraph to Republican committee members announcing the death of chairman Marcus A Hanna. The message urges attendance in Washington for funeral ceremonies and expresses sorrow and patriotic tribute.
Official funeral arrangements announced in Washington with services in the Senate chamber and a formal mourning period. A 20 senator committee will name the pallbearers and Cleveland arrangements as the body lies in state. a special train will transport dignitaries and attendees.
Baltimore insurance firm cannot recover from fire losses. Post appointed receiver for Peed Tre THsuhanes company of Malimore. Fire costs estimated at 700000 while missing funds total about 200000. Officials report ongoing liquidation and pursuit of remaining assets and payments.
Washington reports indicate Representative Sharrow relinquished his Denver district seat today amid fraud allegations surrounding the election. The House debated a resolution honoring Robert W. Boyinge after ballots were challenged, drawing applause as the chamber adjourned at 12:41.
A janitor at the Sheldon Sehao Building was killed in a gasoline engine accident. He was about 40 years old, left a wife and four children, and was found with his body crushed after starting the engine. The incident occurred as workers were operating the engine in the basement area.
The senate approved a bill to open a portion of the Lower Brule Indian Reservation in South Dakota for use by Wirhtington Pou and L-'Phe Fenaty. The measure aims to authorize spending and define the new parcel's management under state authorities.
Reports from London and Washington describe mounting unrest in Russia with peasants and urban workers pushing against police control. Officials warn of a potential revolution similar to earlier uprisings as the regime struggles with finances and public dissent.
Cable reports from London claim heavy fighting at sea near Chin Wink Tao about 160 miles northeast of Tse Tain. The British admiralty warned retired naval officers for service, while an imperial ukase orders Siberian and Far Eastern forces to war readiness and reserves to active duty. A report says the Russian torpedo transport Yenisei blew up after striking a mine at Port Arthur. Yenisei sank with Captain Stepanos and ninety-one men aboard.
Four Russian warships sank the Japanese merchant steamer Akoura Maru in Yokohama on February 11 as Russians departed Japan. British and American reports note Russian fleet actions and a diplomatic note lingering in Yokohama.
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