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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1899
Page
2
The article reports on Quan Tonkin of Chill forming a New York group to introduce a hydro-dynamo device using sea wave power for shore use, targeting 2000 horsepower. Tonkin sails to Chile to arrange power transmission to nitrate beds near Iquique, while U S experiments continue in Philadelphia on aluminium resistance and related tech.
An all-day gathering of Cheyenne River tribal members at the central agency opposite Fort Pierre is planned for June 6 to draw annuities. Attendance could reach about 3,000, with sub-agency distribution and travel by various groups. Governors and wardens named in the event include Caton Mobley and John J. Jovnum, as preparations proceed.
Washington governor declines to attend the St Louis anti trust convention. He argues that state control of trusts may be unconstitutional and ineffective, backing public ownership as a remedy. Also notes letters from Oregon and Pennsylvania governors supporting attendance.
In New York on June 21 Julian Mackenreth two years old named Walter was shot and killed by Henry J. Dosdrocher a 30 year old carpenter in a dining room at Porty-eighth Street and Eighth Avenue. Dosdrocher was arrested and claimed he had never seen the boy before. The report notes he would await questioning.
June 21 the board of public funds and buildings decided to buy the Thompson mansion for 20000 dollars in cash. The house is described as the finest city residence with a ballroom and a wing, amid a bidding contest among numerous city owners.
General Wheaton's forces renewed their assault near Peres Marinas and later near Cavite, as 2,000 insurgents pressed a 1,000-strong American rear guard. The Fourth Infantry and reinforcements fought a grueling engagement amid heavy fire, with around 400 enemy dead reported and American casualties not fully tallied. The fighting showcased bold advance and tactical delays despite encirclement threats.
New York June 1 The American Bible Society plans a detailed annual report on its work in China. Rev Dr John At Hykes notes reforms under Imperial edicts including education for Western knowledge, a translation board for Chinese Bible, new patent office, and scrutiny of official roles. The emperor weighs national religion and biblical study amid modernization.
A fragmentary New York report quotes General Nelson A Milo warning about the Philippine war effort. He claims details are sensitive and declines further comment, stating he will handle matters privately from Manila.
The report notes the death of a Iowa youth in the Philippine campaign, with word received by his family in Des Moines. It lists his father Mr. Judd Wagner and his mother Mrs. Charles D. Wagner of 47 Nim Street, and mentions his sister Mabelle Wagner, a performer with the Andrews Opera company. The exact cause of the death remains unclear. He served in Company IT and was a member of a local Modern Woodmen camp. The family and comrades endure a severe loss as details are clarified by authorities.
Four transports will sail within a week with detachments for Manila. The Zombaulla departs Thursday, Sherman and Pennsylvania Saturday, Voleneta Sunday, Wyefield early next week. Zealands join seventy fourth Infantry. Von Iniche takes remainder. Arrivals to begin within three weeks.
Mgr Hernard Bauer, aged priest, elopes with a ballet dancer from Me Spare havixe, triggering a major stir in Vienna society. He was born into a wealthy Jewish family, converted to Catholicism in 1648, joined the church in 1690, and rose to canon and apostolic protonotary. He served as chaplain during sieges, led 800 Christian brothers, and gained fame as a military priest before becoming a prominent figure in Vienna.
Fragmentary account describes a fatal duel at Wyens bridge where Pratt was killed and Tunes wounded after a dispute among bathers. The text then shifts to a sermonizing report about a ruler’s persecution of reformers, execution of six leaders, and broad suppression of press and civil service under a conservative regime.
Washington June 24. Secretary Ling will investigate a dispute over a reported conversation between Lieut. Cmdr Hodgson and Lieut. Cmdr Feiler regarding the Brooklyn’s maneuver at Santiago. Papers quote letters and denials from Adm. Schley and various naval officers as inquiries proceed with mixed testimonies.
Washington dispatch reports cabinet members pressing for rapid reinforcement of General Otis in the Philippines. President McKinley is urged to enlist 95,000 to 100,000 volunteers to subdue Aguinaldo’s forces, with officials arguing that delay risks political backlash and prolongs conflict. Strong emphasis on swift action and unity behind the president.
Governor Leonard Wood arrives with Mrs Wood and their children aboard the Boston flat company vessel. He is to confer in New York with Admiral Sampson and reports Cuba quiet in Santiago province. Wood says conditions improving, schools desired, youth likely to attend, and the army healthy with low death rates. He plans to return to Cuba around July 1.
The second class cruiser Sfax with Captain Dreyffin aboard anchored off St Vincent Cape Verde at 3 PM Sunday. After coaling she will proceed to the Azores for a brief stop before continuing. The message implies all aboard are well.
New York June 19 Jim Jeffries has received a challenge from Charley Mitchell. Mitchell sent a cable to Tom Childers authorizing a match in London this summer. He would accept the challenge and fight ten rounds for a purse likely the largest.
Berlin June 21 The Reichstag debated the Anglo German treaty with a committee referral. Baron von Buelow argued Samoa policy while pledging indemnification for Germans whose properties were damaged or who were illegally arrested. Officials warned against foreign interference while promising orderly settlement.
Chicago June 2. Reporters describe informal talks among D J Tenderpon of Iowa and committee leaders about future House committees. It is understood Sereno Payne of New York will lead Ways and Means, with other members yet to be confirmed.
Captain Lorenzo Dasiford aged about 73, long serving sixth term congressman from Ohio's sixteenth district, died suddenly in Clairville, Ohio from heart failure. Born in Belynont County in 1849, he led the emigration committee and was a close ally of President McKinley. Only his daughter present at death. Norman Williams, Chicago lawyer, also died at his daughter Mrs. General Wenley Merritt’s home.
Paris reports Senator Waldeck-Rousseau declining to form a new cabinet amid a cabinet-formation dispute. The setback stems from Camille Krantz's refusal of a public works post, with rumors that M. Taubet may again head Poincare’s administration while other posts shuffle in the wake of the deadlock.
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