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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1897
Page
2
A clipped miscellany from Kimball graphic outlines an experimental echo based location method for underground tunnels, cites a 1890s court case about shooting into a church, and surveys varied notes on crime, postal boxes, and international affairs with scattered anecdotes. It mentions Washington and British and Egyptian topics, along with pension, chess, and swimming education notes.
Five men robbed the Belle Fourche bank yesterday. One robber was captured after a chase. $75 was taken from the bank. The others were surrounded near the cattle ranch and expected to be captured or killed. Cashier A H Marble resisted. he was compelled to surrender. A pursuing citizen was shot at but escaped. One robber’s horse fled and he was identified and detained. Local residents pursued the remaining foursome.
A two week institute for county school teachers ended in Turon with 160 in attendance. Prof Edwin Dukes led sessions while Rev E D Works attended a theology course at the University of Chicago. A reception honored Works and wife with several guests from Jackson, Renton Harbor, Syracuse, and Minneapolis. An agricultural note reports drastic grasshopper infestations in Spink and Day counties, with many nymphs and adults, and a predicted swarming decline due to a white maggot affecting older hoppers. Pest control efforts are underway amid cold wet weather.
A newly erected Lutheran church at Dalxburg is dedicated with over 2,000 attendees on June 07. Rev. Freme Ying of Minnesota Synod preached the dedicatory sermon. Founding pastors Revs Boekatrom Lyndholm and others assisted. The church seats 800 and cost about 85,000.
A chaotic terse town column notes heavy rain in the James Valley and budding prospects for local agriculture while reporting a peculiar odor from onions in Aberdeen South Carolina. It also mentions Dakota extension work and a dramatic bee swarm attack on Mayor Falk of Ablicno Kansas, highlighting local concerns and oddities.
Florence G Weinheimer a 14 year old from Ayracus New York has slept since Wednesday. Doctors attribute nerve exhaustion to a rare trance like condition. She appears semi conscious and can swallow small sips of nourishment while her family and physicians monitor her distress. The priest visit brought tears but no recognition from the girl.
In a statement from Lincoln, Governor Holcomb urges that claims of his connection to a treasury shortage and to ex-State Treasurer Bartley are baseless. He insists he never possessed or knew about any state funds and labels the accusations as malicious and unfounded. He declines to discuss further details, stating he would reveal information if requested by authorities.
The voyage of the Traveler, a 1,420 ton iron bark built in Damubarton, Scotland, carrying about 6,500 bags of sugar from Java to Philadelphia, ended in disaster near Rodrigues and Port Mauritius. Captain Christie and ten crewmen died of Java fever as the ship drifted, with two officers surviving until the end. Bodies were thrown overboard as the vessel disappeared after a failed rescue. The ship, owned by J. J. Mann & Co of Liverpool, left for Philadelphia in Christmas week but was seen no more. The cargo remained with American insurers after English coverage.
Rev Thomas Dixon jr of the People s White rights says Colonel Ingersoll is near the kingdom of Jesus Christ if true religion is doing good. Old Hoss House reported very sick as friends fear a long illness. Senate finance committee settles tariff questions leaving 11 1 2 cents on lead ore and Hawaiian treaty intact rating ply road rate to 212 cents a pound. Married couples recalled humorous remarks about wedding expenses and open arms at weddings and social gatherings.
U P Taylor of Des Moines and Prof Shepard of Dakota Agricultural College announce sugar beet trials to test climate and soil needs for beet growing in Huron Aberdeen and nine other sites including riverside valleys. Stations will evaluate yields, methods, and profitability with projected costs per acre.
Old city veteran will attend the tenth annual reunion and government of the Manet District Veterans association. Prominent speakers include Department Commander C. Urik, Colonel Al May, Major John A. Wokler, Reverend B A Kasson, and others. Events span three days with civic programs and addresses led by local veterans and dignitaries.
June 2 report from city physicians states the boy died from an abscess on the left side caused by a prior kick. The injury, three weeks earlier during a dispute with weather days, led to fever and poison noted by examining doctors. Parents Hoyt Whitewood and Ly Koenne seek legal action next week. others were sent to inland asylum and later to DeaAwood.
Sturgis June 29 report indicates Col C H Carlton of the Eighth Cavalry was promoted to brigadier general and added to the revised list. Col Younge of the Fourth Cavalry stationed in Yellowstone area advanced in promotion discussions, with Colonel Carlton cited as the row’s highlighted figure in the reshuffle.
Colonel Tolley declines independent bid for Kirt district seat, favoring GOP. In Hot Springs the Soldiers Home will change management July 1 despite 90 percent opposition from initiates and G A R posts. Captain Lucas may be removed to Chamberlain. Linn to take charge July 1. Rapid City reports tax adjustments allowed for Pennington county delinquencies. A miscellany of local opinions closes with reflection on church property investments in the United States.
A bizarre spectacle in St Louis features a rain of creatures described as partly reptile, partly fish, and partly guinal with unknown origin. Observers note the phenomenon appeared in deep holes and nearby areas, sparking awe and questions about the nature of the beings and the event.
A fragmented 19th century government notice lists pensions and postmaster appointments or removals across multiple counties and towns. Names include Andrew, Campbell, Waslay, Wiluan, Janssen, and several others, with mentions of widows and removals in Hall and Wood counties and related administrative changes. The record reflects routine bureaucratic allocations and personnel shifts.
Unclear readable text hints at Spanish language papers with belligerent war rhetoric. Fragmentary lines mention Cuba, June, and conflict themes, with garbled names and places.
A highly garbled account describes a religious sect known as Bauttiste in a New Mexico colony near Las Cruces. It claims children are raised communally, with diet and property shared, under spiritual adviser Holland and Dr. Manner. The text, full of mis-spellings, also mentions unusual remedies and a threat of cholera cures using copperas and garbled chemical instructions.
Fragmented dispatch reports a leadership resignation in Venezuela triggering political instability. Mentions ministerial turmoil, disputes around the Gutuna border, and arbitration aims involving Britain and the United States, with broader echoes of international diplomacy and domestic unrest. Also notes German trade pressures and price controls affecting markets.
Fragmented local item reports John Curtis fatally shooting Fraple Partington near Durant Oklahoma after an alleged assault on Mrs Curtis. Curtis fled through an ensuing chase, returning home, and a gunfight near the fields ended with Curtis wounded. local sympathy noted. A stray commentary about a Norway Village mystery and a peculiar cat conclude the readable fragments.
A patriotic Independence Day scene unfolds with voices of girls and boys singing to celebrate the nation. The lines praise liberty and education, urging pride in the country, and urge a future of wisdom, industry, and faith in freedom as the Fourth of July inspires hope and unity.
Fragmented juvenile tale recounts Teady and Jo Mac avoiding banned bracketing as Mr Podgers stocks an array of crackers for the Fourth of July. The boys light a giant firecracker causing a loud explosion in the house, prompting parental shock and a lesson about safety and childish bravado.
An OCR fragment references a Washington Stir line and stray phrases about 1910 fame and a “narrow man.” It mentions a woodshed and a heart on free. The readable text is garbled and contains no clear event or identities beyond generic historical mood.
A perplexing historical note discusses the pope’s stance on cooking eggs for digestion. The text claims he favored either hard boiled or nearly soft eggs, and cites culinary experts asserting that two minutes of boiling yields digestible eggs. The passage contends the pope emphasized moderation in dietary practices and warned against excessive boiling, framing the issue within broader culinary and nutritional debates.
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