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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
2
A jumble of biographical snippets covers Professor Max Matter, Hebrew terms, prohibition quips, aristocratic wealth, a Bradford injury tale, Mrs. Lord in Basex County, and various 19th century figures. The piece threads through health, learning, humor, and public notices with scattered names and events lacking a single cohesive narrative.
A disputed ownership battle erupts as a former college president, William Pyle, seeks possession of all college realty after a mortgage dispute. Funding and certification issues are noted, with parties proposing reorganizing efforts to keep the institution operating at Redaetan. News reports indicate tensions between Pyle and the college have involved court actions and financial maneuvers.
A sweeping discussion of ex Governor John I Aligell and Senator Peltignew marks the South Dakota political scene. The piece notes Altgeld's campaign presence and clever appeals influencing Republicans in cities, while new party organizers target consolidation of anti Imperial forces amid rising political activity. A Minneapolis reporter details a sickening string of incidents and local criminal cases shadowing the political din.
In a sensational incident from an unnamed city, Mrs. Hirth was declared dead and prepared for burial after an embalming fluid injection. A faint eyelid quiver revealed life, prompting emergency measures that restored her after hours of medical intervention. Her husband celebrated the apparent miracle while doctors remain cautious about her ultimate recovery.
New York preachers warning that the city is a heathen center, arguing population figures show low Protestant representation. Mipa Melon 8. Chk cites 1.4 million New Yorkers without religious affiliation, surpassing Tokyo, with Manhattan and Greater New York counts detailing Protestant church membership and immigrant influences.
The Associated Press reports March battalion of the Thirty-third Infantry pursued Aguinaldo through mountains deemed impassable by Spaniards. In December 2 fight near Lingai above Cervantes, General Gregorio del Pilar was killed. American units, short of ammo and rations, attacked insurgents from trenches, flanks, and a 1,000 foot hill. Dozens died or were wounded as the battle raged in clouds. Pilar’s body lay in the road after retreat.
Lieutenant Samuel Howard, pilot of the Monitor during its clashes with the Merrimac, died at his Washington home after a fall from stairs. He was nearly 78. Born near Dutt Hin, Trebind, he came to the United States as a youth and spent a century at sea. During the Civil War he commanded the gunboat New, later served in the revenue marine service, and continued duty until about ten years ago. Funeral arrangements and interment at Adlington will be conducted by his lodge and the Masonic fraternity.
Report from Washipetah dated January details engagements in the Philippines. It notes insurgent attacks on two infantry companies under O Nell near Santo Tomas and Lipao, with casualties on both sides, captures of prisoners, and movements of troops toward Lipa and Cavite. Additional skirmishes mention Cheatham’s forces near Tomas and patrols in Batangas with several named soldiers wounded or killed.
A major railway labor dispute risks a widespread strike by Great Northern freight crews. At a Minot informal meeting, workers voted to strike Tuesday unless the company agrees to changes in the schedule. A system wide poll showed leaders expect near unanimous support, signaling potential major disruption to operations and nationwide repercussions.
An editorial fragment contrasts shirkers with workers who engage fully in their present tasks. It praises a reader named Stoggleton who values doing work thoroughly today rather than postponing effort, noting the payoff of daily focused labor and the satisfaction of a job well done.
A jumble of telegrams and dispatches claims German intervention, Boer uprisings, and British setbacks. Reports cite Belgian, Dutch, and Natal sources with mentions of Kruger, Krieger, and Waller, but lack corroboration. Narrative centers on Boer mobilization, British prisoner counts, and political tensions as misinformation spreads.
South Africa's President Krueger discusses the Jameson Raid with Daily News, detailing alleged plan to split the Transvaal among twelve key conspirators. He accuses hidden men in England of coercive manipulation and claims many jailed reformers were innocent of inner-circle plots.
Fragmentary dispatches describe bombardment of Mafeking fortress leading to British retreat. One Boer wounded. Messages from Ladysmith say January 6 attack on that town failed and Indsemith appears near certain.
General Rivera urges steps to protect Cuban forests and public property. He calls on authorities to locate protected areas, consult rural guard officers, and implement methods to drain or remove trees being cut. The measure aims to preserve timber resources across the island amid widespread destruction.
Leading manufacturers including Ail Inureen Munbury and Cont Ja report hat prices rising due to wool costs. Wool felt men and women’s hats show increases of 75 cents per dozen on some grades, affecting prices at major shops in the city.
Dr Leyds asserts no definite mediation stance yet from Pretoria and rejects claims of an exequatur for a new U S consul. He defends Boer conduct, denies firing on medics, and rebuts Westminster Gazette charges while condemning sensationalism in European press. He emphasizes British wartime barbarity rumors as unfounded.
Frederick Penfield of New York says Britain relies on Kitchener to revive its South Africa campaign. He praises Kitchener as a remarkable soldier and organizer capable of adapting to desert and frontier fighting. Penfield links Roberta and Kitchener to a possible Pretoria move and predicts Britain’s victory with Kitchener emerging as a major leader.
Scattered dispatches describe coffins sent from Manila and a shipment of 1,000 coffins via Huntligo de Cuba, with one box containing three coffins. Santiago reports a mayor's death from heart failure and a German Catholic society meeting in St. Paul discussing a fund shortfall and alleged indebtedness.
The Interstate Commerce Commission releases its thirteenth annual report urging Congress to strengthen the regulating statute. It cites persistent deficiencies, rising railway consolidations, and increasing freight charges as evidence for needed amendments. The commission points to public discontent and a Chicago conference consensus backing major reforms. It warns that continued inaction may trigger radical legislation and bolsters calls for centralized control to curb excessive rates.
The town of Kendrick remains largely inundated while the Potlatch river recedes. Floodwaters damaged goods and buildings along main streets, with railway tracks washed out between Wolver and Lewiston. Waterworks and wells are affected as authorities assess containment and cleanup efforts.
The article reports that letters to the State Department shed no light on Gene Sil Jack B. Macrum’s attempt to return to the United States from Pretovia. Mail dispatches mention intense personal interest and avoid concrete details, with dates ranging from November to November 22 and no useful information about the overseas mission or communications.
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