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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1898
Page
2
A long, tangled OCR piece mixes ancient quotes with 19th century slang and stray anecdotes. It references Spartan war songs, Yankee phrases, a moonshiner regiment, telegraph quirks, and misread signs, weaving news snippets and oddities from various eras into a single dense column.
Descriptive account of the battle near La Quasina during the Santiago campaign details a fierce clash between American forces including Colonel Wood’s rough riders and Roosevelt’s unit against Spanish troops. Sixteen Americans killed with many wounded, and a stubborn assault that routed the Spaniards after heavy fire and an ambush.
A garbled New York Tribune date line from June 24 hints at Allied naval activity and potential strategic goals in the Mediterranean and Asia. The text references Port Said and Manila contexts with unclear ship movements and security mentions, leaving the exact actions and destinations ambiguous.
A June report notes a suspected coup involving Countess Zamnoft, alleged to be a high official in the czar’s circle, with plans to influence the palace forecast. The fragmentary item mentions preparations as a serious change in leadership looms.
A vessel carrying 300 Cubans attempted a landing at Sigua near Bulguiri. The first boat swamp and men swam ashore as Spaniards fired. The escort withdrew eastward and rescued the crew while the main group aided. Spaniards retreated afterward.
Walter Volkmar and Percy Arnold are among volunteers and corporals named for promotions. The document lists second lieutenants of infantry and various sergeants and corporals across multiple units including Fourth Cavalry, Sixth Infantry, Ninth and Twenty-third Infantry, and engineers. Names such as John Honitnen, George Bomford, Walter Tates, Bey dufnteys Verey M. Cochran, Benjamin Nicklin, Stadt A. Clay, Jon Wy Schoestel, Bec. Ovenshin, William A. Cavite niugh, George G. Crimes, William G. Geiger, Thomuy J. Lorker, Loki B. Wilkins son appear with unit affiliations and ranks.
The text outlines ancient voyage distances from Honoluli to Tadgone and Manila, noting 2000 wiles, 4500 anilea, and 1500 miles. It mentions conning facilities, a large coupile at eneh, and an easy conquest by Atlante. discusses longer aggregate routes, the Ladrones, and a chain of volen. Latitude references near 20 degrees north are given, with discovery notes attributed to Mus Rellan on March Tse.
The president sent nominations to the Senate on June 27 naming Sergeants for the regular army and second lieutenants for artillery and infantry. Nominees include Marold Y. Gondnow, Albert G. Jenkins, Murry Steele, Drivite Robert E. Wyllie, Patrick A. Connolly, William Parse, Maleath Young, and Lawrence B. Brown among others in Third Infantry, Eighteenth Infantry, Battery A, Fourth Cavalry, and Fourth Artillery.
London dispatch from a Madrid correspondent outlines Admiral Camara's strategy to move forces toward a new port in the Pacific rather than Manila. The plan envisions a staging area to launch operations and position ships for potential action, with Dewey in Manila Bay a key consideration for U S naval moves.
Fort Worth Texas June 29 Captain Alwyne of the British steamship Netherfeld reports a daring pursuit by an American vessel and the Argentine authorities. The Temerarious was detected near Argentine waters and escorted out, while the Netherfield headed from Montevideo to Rosário, with authorities alert for a possible explosion risk. The incident prompted a telegraph to Buenos Aires and a deployment toward Bassito as tensions rose between Argentina and foreign ships.
Reports from Washingon dated 29 describe preparations to hasten reinforcements for the Puerty Rew expedition. General Miles may lead the next expedition from New York. unsure winter movements. Shafter's forces expect to depart. operations tied to Chickamauga and Tampa dispositions as troops are held for potential mobilization and coastal movements.
Reports say a flotilla under Admiral Cervera moved toward the harbor mouth at Wesom Bonty on June 20. Locals observed ships near the kuiken collier Merrimng as Rene Admiral Seupmore ordered precautions all night. no vessels emerged. A distant explosion from an unknown source followed the commotion, and weathered details remain unclear.
June 26 report from Ido Gani states Moe artillery is believed necessary before any assault on the Spanish works. Fortifications at Wialayit Siurtinge are covered by Severn block houses with thirty tolls lines of resistance in four lines. Fronts protected by barbed wire and modern defenses.
Mayor Hazelson announced a tentative meeting with President Benjamin Andrews of Chicago University concerning the appointment. Andrews indicated he would accept the position, subject to final approval and formal tender from city authorities.
Reports describe forces moving along the Rio Guama near Santiago de Cuba with American artillery duels and coastal maneuvers. Observers note troop positions on hills overlooking basins as operations intensify near the entrenchments, with daytime gunfire giving way to night activity around key locations.
Reports from Manila describe no change in position as American expeditionary forces near arrival. Spanish defenders retreat to the citadel with limited resistance while German warships mass offshore. Casualties rise and prisoners reach five thousand as Cavite and Manila brace for further bombardment and American bombardment. Independent observers note Spanish defenses outside the moat and preparations for a potential siege.
A chaotic report narrates the death of Major Capron during a battle. Mrs Capron is described as stunned by the news and seeking details as doctors work to revive her wounded son. The article notes Capron's military career, family ties, and the tragedy affecting the Capron household including his wife and daughter in different towns.
Obscure obituary notes the death of Colonel B. Caurpiell of Sioux Malte Sugowibe and Apopierye area, listing Northowwestern Momoer affiliations. Coronet B. Campbell, tied to Mite vetaha County Natio works, described as veteran and known locally, with unclear biographical details.
General Garcia with 4,000 insurgents from the mountains west of Santiago were landed today by American transports. About 6,000 insurgents in Santiago province converge near Juragan, many armed with rifles and ample ammunition. A conference with Shafter is to plan cooperation and a campaign from Juragan toward San Hopo and along the northern coast of Cuba, aiming to support the American advance on Santiago and potentially reach Havana.
Washington June 4 The administration outlined plans to dispatch Camara's squadron to the Mediterranean and then to the Spanish coast as part of a bold stroke to strike at Spain. The fleet includes the Melayo the Carlow Vie and Andazanil Oratin, with destroyers torpedo boats and armored ships. officials say the plan envisions blockading and attacking Spanish harbors as U.S. ships deploy along routes to the coast. The Navy expects to use Monterey and other ships to pressure Spain while gathering intelligence on fortifications and harbor defenses along the Mediterranean and Atlantic fronts.
June 28 reports list pension grants and postmaster appointments in Iowa Missouri South Dakota Nebraska and Nebraska districts. Names include Theron Ts, Billey, Keo, William Crumbles, George Patterson, JHmey Morrow, Charles Morris and others with varied sums and terms and postmaster changes noted in Boone County M O O and nearby locales.
Fragmented text suggests Sagasta intends to provoke a crisis across Spain to force terms, appealing to foreign powers such as France or Russia for settlement. Mentions ministers and a united peninsula, with likely focus on triggering international mediation to secure terms.
Washington orders a New York volunteers unit to proceed to Manila. The Hipst regiment of New York volunteers, 10th battalion of Alabama and eight separate companies, are to move from New York to the Philippines via San Francisco.
A fragmented Mayana dispatch reports Sunday night events shaping a Spanish advantage. References to rough riders, Col Roosevelt, and a San Francisco base hint at a Philippine expedition context with Major Otte and General Miller or Otie leading a squadron, but details are garbled and uncertain.
The text surveys the allure of hands in female portraiture, noting curved fingers and delicate wrists as markers of beauty. It contrasts graceful hands with practical ones, arguing refined hand posture reveals character and taste, while praising the expressive power of hands in art and social presence.
Mrs Lucy Goodwin of Hotly West Virginia details four years of female troubles including prolapse, nervous prostration, and bleeding. After three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash she reports complete recovery, up from 108 to 113 pounds, able to do housework and praise for the medicine.
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