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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
2
Fragmented notes discuss handwriting's eclipse by the typewriter and pen machines, predicting widespread obsolescence within a century. Mentions Mark Twain event, a New York houseboat project, cakewalk mania, and court decisions on streetcar damages amid broader tech and social shifts.
Rural tree delivery service details reveal plans for February establishment in Iowa and Nebraska with multiple routes and postmaster appointments. The Madison editor notes aging correspondents and a feature on Pump Carpenter, a veteran Madison journalist, plus assorted town notices and local anecdotes.
J. Gamble longtime Yankton resident and lawyer, born Akron New York, rose from farmer boy to national political figure. Elected to U S Senate for a term starting next March, Gamble built a career as city attorney and state senator, known for diligence, persistence, and broad support from colleagues and voters alike.
In a chaotic late night scene Bundell & Vo were forced open by a viewmen, opening a safe and securing K.RDU. New Hallitiore, Met reports this incident as quieting after a noisy disturbance, with no arrests mentioned.
Prof Elisha Gray of Chicago dies after a lifetime study of electrical signaling and invention. The note mentions his work on perfected signaling methods and association with Arthur J. Study and Sewten Ville, with lingering references to locations in Newton and Wisconsin.
Havana reports on Cuba’s constitutional draft and U.S. deliberations in Congress. The insular committee foresees a possible declaratory resolution framing Cuban self guidance, while awaiting the president’s directives and a forthcoming approvable path for a stable future in the Caribbean.
New York reports dialogue on forming a new baseball association as efforts near completion for an agreement among major leagues. Key figures include Soden, Tart, Havere, Watkins, Koch, and board representatives, with potential National League recognition of a reorganized circuit including cities like Detroit and Milwaukee.
The South Dakota Legislature proceedings cover senate and house actions from January 16 and 17. Highlights include amendments to bills on legislative expenses, petitions for repealing publication certificates, warrants withheld in county debtor cases, committees on negotiable instruments and public institutions, adjournment tactics, and discussions on the governor’s salary and soldiers home reforms. Debates touch on selecting U S senators, tax proposals, and funding for Springfield normal and artesian wells, with Meade and Douglas counties presenting memorials and bids for official proceedings publication. The sessions adjourned to Tuesday, January 23, with future consideration of assessment and compensation measures.
A garbled report details South Dakota and North Dakota figures in political appointments, clerical elections, and legislate tensions. It mentions Thad Areta, Willa Hower, John Q. Anderson, Seth Bullock, Captain Jack Poster, and John Holt Armour in varied local civic scenes and a suicide by John Hobba in Armour, South Dakota.
Postal Inspector Morria Mas Theory links three arrested men to Snyder murder, Ironstad post office robbery, and earlier Datesburg burglary. Kronstad postmaster to identify suspects. connections span multiple towns and a jailed fugitive. Also noted are local exchanges about Lockwood Moore altercation, a fatal injury claim, and several town health and crime items.
A historic telegram from London confirms Queen Victoria has passed away at 6:30 PM. Reports from Washington and London describe royal bedside scenes, succession plans, and the global euphoria of mourning. Letters from officials in Britain and the United States express sorrow and unity in the wake of the sovereign's death.
London crowds gather outside Mansion House as news of Queen Victoria's illness and impending death spreads. Officials prepare proclamations and privy council meetings while ministers brace for a change in reign. Reports detail Roberts and Salisbury conversations, royal finances, and forecasts of a lengthy war’s impact on the monarchy.
A chaotic report outlines how American holders of British bonds faced new tax claims from the English government. Officials claim investors evaded income tax while London and Wall Street figures dispute the burden and discuss potential relief. The piece notes substantial bond holdings and pressure on authorities to adjust the tax impact.
In Pierre on January 24 the assembly voted separately to confirm United States Senator Gamble with Pettigrok and others supporting the choice. Robert Gamble of Yasikion is slated to be formally declared United States Senator, while discussions touched on tax relief.
Manila June 32 The military board’s ruling disallowing Volman & Cos merchants from Hello for GammEoto and the destruction of property during an appeasement period is approved by MacArthur, establishing a precedent against wartime property seizures. An oath of allegiance was sung in Wigan church before 4 000 people who aided insurgents. General Grant orders multiple arrests as a scouting expedition proceeds with over fifty men. Battery J Third artillery, captured at Muntiltuph, and other minor actions occur in Southern [buson].
A jumble of OCR notes and clippings shows fragmented phrases about oaths handwriting and health remedies. It mixes banked humor with ads for bitters and a guard against illness, plus stray dialogue about burglars and party plans from various papers and contexts.
A garbled 19th century column extols Dodd’s Kidney Pills claiming cures for kidney and liver issues. It describes a police officer’s recovery, a church fundraiser, and testimonials about the pills’ efficacy, urging readers to buy at local druggists amid a community uproar.
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