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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1898
Page
2
A collage of short excerpts covers medical curiosities, industrial advances, legal briefs, and social commentary. It mentions a doctor advising a patient in a theater, a tablet relief device, Bible translations by American missionaries, steel-like skate material, marriage license fee debates in Rhode Island, rail and ferry mishaps, mushroom farming in Edinburgh, and various small notices from cities like Toronto and Philadelphia.
Yankton March 9 L C Campbell of this city has been appointed commissioner of Insurances. He will go to Pierre on Friday to begin duties immediately. Campbell is a long-time political and insurance man, trusted to regulate firms fairly and enforce state laws. He replaces J. Kipp and aims to conduct the office without fear or favor, ensuring compliance by insurers.
Wyoming authorities report three of Hoys murderers captured after a posse pursuit near Vernal. The slain ranchman Hoy was killed during a chase involving outlaws led by Johnso nd and others. A joint military response by Wyoming Utah and Colorado is proposed to pursue the case.
A violent street fight in Texarkana yesterday afternoon left five men injured or killed. Vinson Graviano died from a heart shot. Graviano was mortally wounded in multiple wounds. Pete Darrigo suffered groin and leg wounds while Gingotta and Mike Canuel fled. Aline Lina Cry Lina brothers intervened and revolvers were drawn. More than thirty shots were fired as two groups clashed in Swampoodle area near Tonio Columbus spot.
Chicago reports the Associated Press terminated its contract with the newspaper over contract violations. The hearing before Judge Waterman had paused action in the Inter Ocean suit for an injunction. AP counsel John P. Wilson said no other grounds exist to depose the paper beyond the stated charges.
The Inquirer traces the NOW U founder Celia Brown of Cincinnati and her pivotal role in establishing the temperance movement. It notes Brown’s leadership, early conventions in Columbus and Cleveland in 1874, and her later position as president pro tempore of the Good Templars.
A Washington March report lists pension allocations and beneficiaries by name including widows and veterans. Names cited span many towns and states with amounts noted, reflecting postwar veteran support and clerical records.
An Ian Expert is dispatched to inspect ships, with Commander Bronsons and others arranging overseas travel to England and France. Secretary Hong and diplomats coordinate with Commander Brownson and Lt Colwell to assess construction, material needs, and potential foreign procurement for U.S. Navy ships Marshall Marine and Marshall Do Odor as the government eyes readiness for sea.
Madrid reports the Spain government cannot rally support for war or arbitration. The pope’s mediation faces strong opposition from Spanish ministers and press, with the Vatican urged to defer to political limits. Spain is described as isolated, unable to unite church and state against the United States over Cuba.
Washington March 9 chair Taaven introduced a bill titled Making appropriations for the national defense. It proposes 550,000,000 for national defense and sick and other purposes at the president's discretion. The measure was referred to the appropriations committee amid a conference at the White House with lawmakers present. Debate ran heated with party lines as critics questioned immediate action.
Confused dispatches indicate doubt over General Rosecrans recovery amid ongoing Civil War operations. Reports mention Lou Angelis and General Rowwunrans, with unclear references to Virginia theaters and march timings. Telegraphed notes hint at delays and strained medical care while combat near Tennessee fronts press on.
The era shifts as Key West harbor hosts talks on a new naval courier run. Mitch Onilers urges reconsideration of routes to deliver Ferny to Cul with supplies, naming the Griisora Nushyily Hoel Montgomery to oversee the mission amid renewed excitement in naval circles.
Exposed in Chicago, Duluth, and Parry Sound the Menominee Company together with Hanna & Co and Giohedron Works plan two coal and ore steamers for the lake trade. Built for coal and ore, these vessels of about 430,000 tons capacity will operate via Duluth, Chicago, and Parry Sound, with delivery targeted May 1 and an expanded lake trade objective.
The Supreme Court held the Nebrasky maximum rate law for railroad transportation unconstitutional under due process. The ruling affirms the Eighth Circuit, invalidating state limits on rail freight rates. The decision centers on state power to set rates, with implications for property rights and regulatory authority.
A chaotic courtroom style report details a violent incident in Fulton County Kentucky where Formora Wight and others were involved. The event centers on a confrontation leading to stabbing injuries. several individuals are named amid a cloud of unclear details and partial phrases.
A London telegraph summary reports rising tension over Spain buying warships from the Armstrongs. French financiers eager to fund peace, while British and American embassies monitor. No decisive deal yet. lenders cautious, Spain financially pressed, Armstrongs poised to sell if funds appear.
Washington reports a united Congress behind the president as fears of delay subside. Minority members Livingstone and Bodine pledge support to any measures needed to uphold American stance, while Speaker Ateed bne kome and GOP leaders aim to avoid bickering and ensure rapid action on military bills.
Travina March 1 Teens receive safeguarding guidance from newspapers to shield correspondents tied to insurrectionists. Names mention three reporters two of whom have faced deportation risk, with talks of Cuba bans and possible Wednesday or Sunday departures. Police methods since Weyter’s renewal fuel Cuban alarm about harsher enforcement and a new era of severity.
March report from Havre notes Spain plans to arm the Carlos V ironclad with rapid firing guns of fourteen and sixteen centimeters. Spain previously sought warships from France without success. In Athens, a barroom brawl erupted at a dance with Elzy Gilcrease Tom Stantling Dave Easton and Joby Whitehurst. Patmes Kalcestraw was killed and John Wineland fatally wounded. The coroner’s inquest named Guerense as the shooter.
Cherokee March 7 Dr J K Puffett died overnight from Addison's disease at his brother Dr Jeorge E Puffett's home. He was 30 and had recently moved from Allen Nebraska to Cherokee. He had been managing the Cherokee Mineral Springs Cancer resort.
The piece urges miners to secure ample and proper food supplies for the Klondike and Yukon journey, endorses Royal Baking Powder as reliable, and promotes a small cookery book for trail use. It notes the need to choose durable, well cured bread, and warns that climate affects food safety and taste.
Bodies recovered after wrecks are laid to rest with ceremony at Colon Cemetery in Havana. American officials and spectators attend as graves of the Maine’s dead receive floral tributes and a patriotic inscription, while sailors’ names and memorials are contemplated by officers and civilians alike.
Senator Foraker hosts a lively discussion with Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden and others at the Great Routhar hotel as they debate whether Spain blew up the battleship Maine. The group warns a war is possible if naval reports confirm treachery, while noting war would be costly but perhaps necessary.
Washington date line reports the claims committee set aside next Friday for consideration of the massing of appropriations for certain southern war claims. The session approved by the cabinet carries over about $1200.
An OCR fragment outlines Deant of an Ohlunn who teether to teneh win amowth hee ligh. Mentions Robert Go Ingersoll a Sunday teacher nickname old Angra hombestead Missouri pelar to hin death. Also references gold shipments from Paris and London and Alaska homestead rights amid Senate amendments and a note about Captain Anson Chicago aldermen.
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