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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1895
Page
2
The piece discusses massed prices for mutton and wool, a push to organize Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas for wool and mutton markets, and cites figures on wool price increases. It notes efforts by local sheep associations, the influence of northern climate on farming, and potential political and economic shifts shaping wool production.
Twenty two Democrats of Missouri’s Thirty-eighth House assembly met in caucus and adopted a resolution favoring free coinage of silver at a 16 to 1 ratio. The vote was 22 in favor, 4 not voting, 2 absent. The body failed to adjourn peacefully as some sought to form an assembly of individual Democrats. The caucus aimed to precipitate a dissolution likely leading to a state convention amid bitter feuds.
Tehom of Albuquerque New Mexico is arrested on charges of wrecking the Albuquerque National Bank and the New Mexico Savings Bank and Trust Company. Folsom previously convicted, sentenced to five years, but has avoided serving. He will post bonds and await further proceedings. Marriage of Duke and Duchess of Marlborough noted with Lord William Beresford officiating at St George's Hanover Square.
Dispatch from Sierra Madera on the Mexican border reports three American men slain during a labor dispute at a Carmen mining site. Among the dead is John F. Lemon, superintendent of a Lewiniana mine, with the cause of the clash and identities of other victims still unclear.
A Herald special from St Petersburg notes Russia, France, and Germany may blockade Japanese ports if Japan refuses demands on Lion Tung peninsula. In Tattle Creek, a local election approved a $2,000 bond for Battle Creek High School expansion to ease overcrowding. Roosevelt resignation from the civil service commission was reportedly rejected by the president.
In Pender Nebraska April 20 a confrontation looms between Indian police and a resisting settler over eviction. One shot could trigger a string of funerals as Captain Heck orders enforcement with Winchwater backed authority. Sheriff Muf fin and others fear a deadly clash while sympathizers await outcomes on the reservation. Augustus Alderton, a top railroad figure, is noted for his leadership in regional rail operations.
London reports say President fe Jaye and his cabinet may approve a 77 500 settlement in London within twenty days. British ships could be removed from Corinto harbor if Nicaragua adheres, but the condition of stability complicates compliance. In Washington, Nicaraguan minister De Guinn met with Secretary Gresham and Wils, as talks focus on withdrawal of troops and foreign debt payment within fifteen days to London.
Denver reports a federal suit against Harper Brothers and A M Palmer seeking an injunction to restrain Lyceum company from producing Trilby. Defendants claim the book originated or owned by others. hearing postponed to Wednesday morning as lawyers confer in New York.
An Inter Oceanic railroad wreck is reported near Tomemada after a freight train derailed jumping the track. Early details are scarce with unconfirmed reports of multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident mirrors a prior catastrophe at Tomemata, with minor wrecks also noted in the area.
Theodore Durant testified in San Francisco police court on the murder charge of Minnie Williams. The examination revealed the murdered girl was attacked before the stabbing, with death caused by suffocation and hemorrhage. The physician, Dr. Harris, testified the wounds appeared postmortem. The court ordered the room cleaned of station debris.
Isabella D Campbell, once a fashionable Chicago wife, was found dead in a cheap lodging house in Denver this morning. She had been married in Chicago in October 1849 and came to Colorado two years ago for health before being deported by her husband, a well known wagoner now at 26 Broadway, New York.
The garment workers strike ends after talks. Agreement to set quarters for AhA workers will be approved by the state factory inspector. Employers and workers reached a settlement without wage increases, outlining new working quarter provisions to be reviewed.
Annie Brown, son of Kentucky's governor, was shot amid a disturbance at a bawdy house while a man killed his wife nearby. In Denver a massive veterans parade marked the G A T department encampment with Fort Logan troops and thousands of veterans present as the city wore holiday colors.
Zella Nicolaus alleges George H Gould failed to honor a check for 90000 dollars. The suit claims prior prosecutions damaged her reputation and seeks court action to recover the money. The case centers on a check presented in New York and contested by Gould, with ongoing legal filings and expected court proceedings.
Washington April 30 rumors claim secret talks between the Felis ambiana and the late department over sealing regulations. The secrecy is said to cover a plan restricting Canadian sealing vessels to armed ships, a move defended as essential for pelagic sealing profitability.
In New York on April 20 a cat show expects several entries with prizes ranging from 10 to 400 dollars. Cats include a white nosed black named Alvo owned by Mint Matt Hawks and a white Persian Tom owned by Master Ewin J eb. Prices noted for kittens and other entries, with judges to award the homeliest cat and three prize categories.
An experimental Baldwin Locomotive Works electric engine designed by Sprague Duncan Hutchlan for the Oregon and Transcontinental company’s street railway and other uses features four 400 volt motors with two field coils each, 65 mph potential, 20 hp per motor, and 19 000 pounds drawbar pull. The 130 000 pound locomotive places weight on all drivers with a right side cab control.
The report details a beating of a Republican challenger by Market Street gang members in Chicago and mentions a suspect connected to the Twenty Fourth Ward. It also covers Postmaster General Jones ordering mail delivery changes in Kansas and Missouri, plus diverse notes on court actions, stock market reports, and a distant miscellany of crime summaries and historical anecdotes.
A garbled wizard of wartime diplomacy shows Nicaragua resisting creditor pressure and a potential payment demand, while a remote London event reports a royal wedding and a Cleveland couple’s nuptial in a separate brief. The account also recounts a wild horse incident in Mississippi Valley and a city saloon scene with a rider punished for public drunkenness.
A vast flood disaster in France leaves 115 people drowned and many missing as boats supplied by the government attempt to rescue survivors. Officials describe extensive destruction along the banks and a massive relief effort to aid stricken communities. The scene centers on the area near the barniesten station with widespread damage to boats and infrastructure and calls for immediate aid.
Debilitated by a bishop’s illness, the Omaha resident Dean Gardner dies in Kentucky. The Reverend Charter H. Gurtner, longtime pastor, presides. Amidst obituaries, a note recalls Madeline Pellar’s public passage and a shipboard incident involving a passenger from New York. The piece laments national memory fading from the news.
A London dispatch says the Tartar Prince carrying Jabez Balfour ex parliamentarian linked to Liberator Building Society wreck, and other linked figures, heads to Southampton. Authorities fear an attempt to lynch him en route to London. trial expected within a month. Railway news notes New York Canada line opens with Montreal service via Lac Saint-Jean Rapids and Canadian Pacific bridge connections. Two Nebraska clergymen blame hard times on the Chicago world's fair opening.
An exhibit in Des Moines showcases a working model of a remarkable magazine firing rifle. The device features a breech block and a magazine capable of loading five rounds rapidly, delivering five shots in under a second, claimed to surpass Krag Jorgensen and other leading rifles of the era.
A Montreal letter defends the pope's view that church unity will prevail over political barriers amid Manitoba school troubles. It notes a Roman consistory honoring sixty five bishops including Archbishop Langevin and the Bishop of St. John's, with a new cardinalate postponed until the next consistory.
In Minnesota political action blocks horse racing while changes to pool selling loom. The St Paul Sun notes Governor Cleveland signs a bill prohibiting selling pools, ending the City Jockey Club meeting for the year. Reports cover labor strife near Deadwood, a grandstanding dispute involving Frank Shaw, and statewide events including national Jewish congress and a late marriage in Madison.
Observances mark Ulysses S. Grants birthday with ceremonies in Galena and cities nationwide. Notables like General Longstreet, General Howard, Mrs. Grant, and politicians attend. Oil painting of Lee’s surrender shown in public library. public gatherings suspend business. Billions in holiday spirit across Iowa, Illinois, and New York.
In Omaha April 7 a depiction of ex Master Workman Powderly hung in a Knights of Labor lodge room was removed and later damaged. The event sparked labor tensions as a rector and church figure called for loyalty to the current administration. A May 6 foreclosure case against American Water Co. faces Judge Dundy and Judge Hiner.
Albert Young aged 66 longtime patriarch of the Americanypsies dies at East St Louis and his body shipped to Saratoga for burial. Theodoric Theosophical Society convention opens in Newton City with hundreds of delegates amid expected controversy.
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