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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1898
Page
2
A long jumble of 19th century notes covers pawnshop lending terms in New York with low interest and installment payments, toll reform near Windsor across the Thames, a New York process server's high fees, naval strength estimates, vandalism reports, a Stonewall Jackson monument, and assorted local curiosities, from theater and church choirs to crime and travel.
Reports from South Dakota and Missouri describe new herd management methods and rising cattle prices. Analysts led by Bionx Falls and Howard warn stockmen to prepare for drought risks and possible 20 percent shortages as Texas drives export stock north. Local officials in Garrington, Blonx Fully, and Roy Erickson face trials amid a string of accidents and legal notices.
A dispatch from Washington reports postmasters named yesterday for towns in Nebraska. Names include Delia A. Hagerennoved Unionville and Jacob Wlinaiy replaced, with other appointments and removals noted. Financial matters mention the National Bank of Chicago as reserve agent for the First National Bank of Stuart. Paris reports police and murder statistics, listing twenty murders and a broader statation noting 400 murders of lesser fame.
A violent incident in an urban street quarrel near Phillips avenue and Venth street left a man dead from brain concussion and heart failure after a single blow. Police seek two assailants, with one saloonkeeper suspected. an inquest is planned as the city investigates the deadly confrontation.
Confused dispatches describe Woodford and Magelehayer notes about Spain and the Cuban question. The exchange references US actions, Cuban conditions, and potential publication delays as officials weigh what to reveal to the public.
CABLE ORDER FOR REINDEERANIMALS TO BE RUSHED FROM NUR WAY HI ORILEE TO EXPEDITE KLEIE IKE KELIER Washington Dre She The pretin marley of Kioudike Kelief expedi Viena are Debye rapidly appr ia ged by the win department Lieutenant De Vor and Des Jackson were busy this morning making tual preparations for their trip to TapHitil at sell stunt for New York tonight. A contractor Tot 400 Went of reindeer in advance of the arrival there. Lieutenants Dreston and Ryan of the Ninth cavalry have been ordered to take tran sport to gather reindeer from polis in Wyeting and convey them to Vancouver. They will be paid forward as possible with no waste for the arrival at Skagushy oe Dyea. The aim is to establish a supply line and fixed price for the reindeer.
Hodges a Birmingham merchant and social figure traveled to Asheville with bridegroom plans when sudden illness struck. He collapsed beside his fiancée during a street walk just after noon. Medical staff could not revive him, with heart disease noted as the probable cause based on prior health history.
An excerpt discusses how Catholic bishops faced internal disputes during a period of unrest. It mentions Archbishop Swene and others, noting friction within the hierarchy and calls for aid amid security concerns and political tension in the United States.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts a confusing wartime narrative with references to Germany, a governor, a capital, and a turkey partridge. The text mentions a young lady, a treen farm scene, and a parade of unrelated images, making the overall story incoherent and difficult to verify.
Washington reports indicate the United States has claims against Spain totaling nearly 20 million dollars for Cuban war damages. A claims commission may be formed to hear and settle these cases, with Spain not yet agreeing to the mechanism or timetable despite administration efforts to secure treaty-based settlement.
A volatile oat squeeze unfolds as deliveries lag contract terms. Traders warn of scarcity while reports place December oats late to rush supply. With only 950 000 bushels of the contracted oats delivered, prices swing and those failing to meet terms face forced settlement at closing prices. The wheat market mirrors anxiety as margins tighten and futures react to the disrupted delivery schedule.
The Interstate Commerce Commission has extended for two years the time railroads must equip cores and engines with automatic couplers and driving brakes under the 1893 act. The ruling clarifies that eligibility for the act does not depend on state lines and that carriers engaged in interstate railroad commerce remain subject to federal safety requirements.
A report notes the president may visit Rock Creek for the Union Veterans reunion and perhaps travel west for the Omaha exposition if engagements permit. Other items include stock market data with visible supply figures for Chicago and a note on Russian activity near Klao Chou and German warships docking at Gibraltar on their way to China.
The dispatch notes a Russian seizure of a walled port at Kip-Chau near the Gulf of Giang Tang, with control of the Yaloo River mouth and nearby Manchurian rail Vat, signaling Russian dominance over Corea Manchuria and the gulf. It highlights strategic value, naval battles, and alarm among Asian powers over a shift in the regional balance.
Relatives of the late American dentist Dr Eve Latine Evans are expected to contest the bulk of his estate, which largely goes to the Thomas W Beng museum and institute in Philadelphia. A delegation sails to Havre for hearings, with no definite outcome until Monday or Tuesday. Meanwhile, local markets in Sioux City and Omaha show mixed cattle, hogs, and grain quotations, with price ranges and receipts reported for the period.
The state near Wheeling faces impeachment chatter as discussions focus on alleged violations and acts cited in the case against ex State Governor W. E. B. Childan. News notes tie in to recent political moves and the broader public interest in proceedings.
A civil service order ready for promulgation would shift many positions outside Washington. The plan, tied to President McKinley, targets 5,000 offshore hires from 48,000, including deputy collectors, inspectors, pension examiners, and clerks. Officials note it would place many sensitive roles into executive departments away from the capital, amid Republican pressure to reform the civil service.
Dec 24 in Hagiuna a letter from Captain General Ramon Blanco offered 100000 to induce Colonel Arangu ren and a top official to aid Aranguren. Blanco praised promise and pressed for loyalty, while others discuss failure and threats. Rumors claim similar temptations targeted insurgent leaders and troops.
Jon Osborne Kitts Charles Kendrick and several others were shot in a Christmas Eve drunken rampage at Pine Hill Village. A intoxicated shooter fired into a crowded balcony using a rifle and pistol, killing Charles Hendrick and wounding Robert Marta John Rucker Paragon Headrick Arthur Buckner W. A. Tile Raven Hampton and Ahrobbets Hampers. Authorities could not stop him until after the act.
Milam county authorities report the arrest of William Rohery in connection with the murder of Welman IV. The victim was found with critical wounds and toxins suspected. Rohery is being held for investigation with questions about motive and money as possible factors.
The passage blends garbled OCR with scattered BBC era references, mentioning a caretaker concept and public notices. It hints at underground railway concerns, charitable remedies, and promotional text for products, with stray names and places such as Le and New York, but yields no coherent event or clear figure.
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