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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1899
Page
2
The column surveys controversial ideas on brain function, cites anthropologist C. Islaphasa favoring the posterior lobe theory, and notes Paris Metro construction plans and a broad mix of international society items. It mentions shipping, industry, a speculative punishing proposal, a Newcastle marriage, Pompeian palace purchase, and cultural figures in a broad miscellany.
Reports from New Richmond and nearby areas detail a catastrophic tornado that struck the Omaha road corridor, leveling the center of town and killing numerous residents. Early tallies estimate nearly 200 dead and about 400 wounded with hundreds more unaccounted as relief efforts struggle to reach the disaster zone.
June 18 Sandon BC Slow Star mine cuts part of its workforce leaving 35 underground as union and management clash over conditions. miners say they face an extended layoff while owners refuse concessions. officials warn of possible stay but no violence expected. doctors and relief aid mobilized for New Richmond disaster aftermath.
A mixed group of Nebraska and Minnesota service members returned from Manila aboard the 86 Mant San Francisco on June 14. Individuals listed include J. Mouthby corporal in Company 1 Thirteenth Minnesota, Tarmpnott lieutenant from Kat Nebraska, J. C. Jonson private of Whitgegath Milinesatd, A. Alles private Company & Thirvesatt Nine nesotas, W. Jr. Wille private, and Jolie Moirhead private from Fires Nebrusles.
Over 200 areamatters in Cleveland join a citywide strike for better pay and a welfare scale for local workmen. The action includes plumbers from nearly every shop in town as they seek a standard wage plan and improved benefits.
June 14 report from Chicago notes the Northwestern Railroad cannot reach north of Elroy Wisconsin due to washed out tracks and broken bridges. Wrecking trains are dispatched. telegraph service limited to Sparta. Telegraph dispatches mention possible damage Wednesday. workers demand eight hour day for steamers and higher wages for helpers. one unit concedes the demand.
Cablegram from Captain Goodrich of the Newark reports arrival at Guatacas harbor in need of coal and plans to sail after a supply run from Ancud Chile. Chilean relief ships dispatched and United States minister confirms the ship and crew are safe after a violent gale near Tortola New Orleans archbishop consecration news follows.
General Lawton’s force engages rebels north of Las Piñas in a brutal morning clash. Companies F and L of the Twenty first Infantry fight to break through a larger insurgent line, with heavy shelling from Monadnock and gunboats Helena and Zutihra. Casualties mount as Americans push back the rebels, who suffer serious losses along the Zapote river and at Cavite.
The United States circuit court ordered the Wells Fargo Express Company to answer a war revenue tariff suit brought by the former Attorney General to compel payment. The state supreme court previously refused to issue a writ but allowed an alternative writ directing shipment or show cause. Wells Fargo challenged the process as improper and argued federal questions and residency issues. The judge remanded the case to the state court to resolve these questions.
Severe dry spell grips New York New Jersey and surrounding areas as late spring heat follows a harsh winter. The drought stretches across Connecticut Rhode Island and Pennsylvania with rivers and wells running low while farms report stressed crops and rising concerns.
Washington June 1 The war department issues orders for the twenty fourth and twenty fifth regiments to proceed to Manila with four comrades of each left behind. Troops will be redistributed westward to cover ground lost and supply the Philippines. Replacements sent to active service will be followed by notes on invalided personnel who may return home for light duties.
London June 1 special report says a cabinet meeting this morning centered on Transvaal policy. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain expected to announce a definite stance in the Commons this afternoon. Rumors that he will travel to Paris with his wife are denied by officials. no decision to leave cabinet appears imminent.
Baron Christiani who assaulted President Loubet at the Anteul races was sentenced to four years imprisonment by the correctional police court. The judge noted the penal code provision allowing two to five years and called for the sentence to stand with costs. The crowd showed surprise at the severity. Also mentioned are weather and agricultural notes from New Mexico to New York and a railway accident in Fort Dodge, Iowa, with Sinnett reported dead. Additionally, brief notices touch on rain, crop prospects, and water concerns in New York City boroughs.
A deadly tornado torn through Salix and nearby areas on a Sunday afternoon, killing several Malloy family members and injuring others. Homes and barns were wrecked, telegraph lines down, and crops damaged as residents sought shelter in cellars. The storm damaged Salix and surrounding farms, with one railway train narrowly avoiding the funnel as it approached.
British American Gold and Copper Mining Company buys sixty seven claims in the Rochford area near Deadwood South Dakota. J M Sweeney, the companys general manager, plans active development after securing deeds for old locations. Also reports on railroad conductors convention at Hot Springs and Yankton Grand Lodge quarter centennial events.
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