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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1897
Page
2
A garbled mix of curiosities covers medical theories on nerve stimulants and a range of topics from tobacco fog to church actions, military notices, and colonial and global affairs. The text mentions a London exhibition, apparatus names, and various public matters with scattered facts about warfare, disinfection, and education.
In Yankton on May 2, A T Nation and D Miller conveyed assurances that the railroad and bridge work will begin by June 15. Miller now chief engineer. Nation’s group claims $10,000 in aid and anticipates trains to Norfolk before year’s end. Idlers head east for more details as crews prepare material and plans.
Yankton May 26 report states city schools will hold no commencement events this year due to expanding high school curriculum from three to four years. Several teacher assignments and resignations are listed, along with new athletic plans and anticipated facility improvements for fall.
Castalia residents anticipate a new steam boat line if crops yield well, with a wealthy Mississippi River operator planning a permanent riverine service between Castalia and Sioux City. The move aims to offer honest treatment and compete with rail transport, while local mills reopen under new proprietors.
Rev Cleveland, longtime Sioux Reservation official, removed from the state after serving on a presidential commission. He earlier helped push the Crook commission, with Cantin Pratt and Judge Wright involved. later investigated by the Indian Rishia Association. Vermillion hosts the Sioux Falls District M E Woman's Foreign Missionary Society convention May 26 with A A Stout as president and lists many program details and delegates.
May 2 6 The republican voters of Packwana Chia county hold an election on the 22d to decide portmasters candidates W W Davis Captain M Birebird and Mrs M L G H bin the deputy to Poarmaster Adams Bur Capital to Poe Ish Power Pierre May 4 Articles of Incorporation filed for Hack HINs Power company capital 100 000 with Lead Shy HQ to manufacture machinery for power generation and sale Charles Ta Myde Louis By Ale bright Adolph Ewart J C Bager C C Hennett J We Stewart and Charles HL Turke
The land commissioner’s allegation about the permanent school fund apportionment for July is outlined. About 144000 will be sent to counties, with Minnehaha receiving 7007, Lawrence 5695, Brown 9474, and Stim Joys receiving 206. Funds are loaned by counties based on population.
San Francisco May 4 Major Winchell and ex-Mayor Ellert reviewed Spreckels plan to lease 8000 acres to the Salvation Army for colonizing unemployed on sugar beet land. Spreckels offered 6000 acres for colony use while promising to grow beets at Heaton with ample profits cited from Salinas area farming. The scheme aims to move surplus urban workers onto government or private lands for cultivation and settlement.
New York May 22 British steamships Kurdiatan and Mount Sephar loaded 30 000 and 60 000 bushels of wheat respectively at Brooklyn piers. Shipments to the Cape and East Africa are expected to match earlier peaks as cargoes include mining and agricultural machinery and other American goods.
Pittsburg May 22. Foleiwher, a prominent real estate man, was robbed and murdered at midnight on Lincoln avenue bridge. His body was dumped into a deep ravine, about ninety feet below, near the railroad.
Milwaukee May 26 report quotesMgr Zelnnger casting doubt on a pope message alleged to alter Catholic parishes in the county. He says it repeats a ten year old decision, noting parishes could share names and language, with families choosing schools. In Milwaukee German and English parishes draw a mix of worshippers. Washington, May 24 house adjourns after Senator Earle of South Carolina dies.
Treasury withdrawal transfers and bank loans fund exports totaling 2 400 000 dollars while new shipments are sent to Europe. A fatal accident in Jackson Michigan occurs when a father playing with his sons falls and breaks his neck. University of Harlin experiments cast doubt on Pasteur era beliefs about bacteria necessary for life. Baltimore health officials investigate filthy inmate housing conditions amid many reported illnesses and better sanitation.
Senator Mills denounces Calhoun’s Cuba mission methods and his reception of a Spanish banquet in Havana. He warns the administration against endorsing Spanish hospitality and argues the Cuba policy hinges on a firm push for independence and armed vessels on the high seas.
Sioux City markets report heavy cattle and mixed hog quotes with cattle receipts around 4,000 and hogs steady to lower. Chicago and Minneapolis summaries show steady wheat and varied grain values. the text notes weak shipments and fluctuating live stock quotable ranges amid a broad market snapshot.
An argument at a boarding house poker game in Allegheny County ends in murder when Douglas Smith allegedly strikes Georgy Donglad Neld with force, tearing his head and killing him instantly. Police arrest Douglas, who claimed others alongside him watched the confrontation unfold.
A mob of about 500 White farmers from Cass Wood and Smith counties attacked a White man in Linden Cass County after a confrontation at the county seat. The mob killed a Black man and injured others while authorities struggled to control the outbreak. William Fores was detained and the crowd gathered in front of Tyler jail amid rising tensions. The incident followed by a broader motive including life insurance profits.
Veterans and postmasters named in a list covering nominees for postmaster positions across Nebraska. The report names individuals such as Adam Jonatan Fawards and others, with mentions of counties and towns like Kearney, Lincoln, and West of Postmasters. The piece notes appointments and removals across several counties and cities.
A damaged notional report discusses power to remove presidents and to grant pardons. It notes authorities refusing to recognize presidential power and mentions reaction from court rulings, with references to governors and the Supreme Court. The piece references various figures and legal conflicts over authority and jurisdiction.
Fragmentary text mentions Dublin Ireland and several personal names including Hanlon Mallet and others. The passage appears to be garbled, with unclear references to pardons, dates, and events. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable words.
A garbled OCR snippet references accounting, expenses and percentages with multiple misreads. It mentions names and events loosely, but fails to form a coherent report. No clear dates or locations are discernible from the fragment.
The report details April shipments from the southern iron trade, noting increased exports and rising freight movements. Key figures reference tonnages and routes, with partial data on rail and maritime transport and expectations of heavier shipments in coming months.
Washington May 25. McMillan, introducing a resolution for consideration of a measure condemning Cuba, his note indicates belligerency concerns. The report was referred to the Rules Committee. a majority of leaders may decide when action comes.
A remittance advisory reports Captain Homesyn of the Fifth Infantry will retire after a court martial sentence. Lieutenant O'Brien and Kort McPherson are named in the proceeding, with Washington state authorities noting the remission process proceeding in May.
Stockholders of the Hell Telephone Company of Missouri vote to increase capital from 400,040 to 2,000,000. A special meeting is called to authorize the increase. District notes from St. Louis dated May 21 mention this corporate move and the plan to enlarge the company’s equity.
Athens reframes the reply to the Turkish envoy stating Greece has already controlled the forests and power to press negotiations. The Greek government notes no reason to delay or concede further terms and asserts capacity to act without outside influence.
Berlin May 25 The trial of von Pausch the former chief of police opened after a sensational Leutraw Leekow trunk case with witness Tatumeh testifying about the murder of a newspaper man named Schau and the police saying Von Tau st h never used police to forward political interests while in office.
London May 25 Queen Victoria born May 25 1819 observed with artillery salutes church bells and military reviews. Far northwest towns report a heavy salmon run and coastal preparations. Onexe Hing Company plans to ship 160000 cases of tea as preparations begin.
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