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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1894
Page
2
A SanSouth Dakota report warns of a dangerous patent powder craze sweeping women nationwide. Containing morphine opium or cocaine the drink is taken for headaches and daily pain, leading to habit formation and societal shame. The piece notes dangerous production shifts and links to broader social issues including drug abuse and moral panic.
Dispute in South Dakota National Guard unit at Yankton involves charges of fraud against a former captain and insubordination, with calls for gubernatorial inquiry. Report notes accompanying figures and a busy state agenda including mining, irrigation talks, and upcoming regional meetings.
Aviva May 14 report details the electrocution of Dink Wilson in Auburn and the framing of detective James Harvey’s murder in Syracuse. It notes Wilson and brother Charles, both implicated in burglary and robberies, their capture, trials, and the governors stay and appeals. The piece recalls the pair’s early life in Omaha and their notorious crime career, with public opinion split on justice.
A United States consular report from Frankfurt outlines a method using electric furnaces to purify pig iron and reduce costs. It describes melting iron with electric current to minimize carbon, boost fluidity, and produce high quality castings. With water power, costs drop and fuel use falls, signaling potential for remote districts with water power.
A cyclonic electrical storm swept eastern Ut county on May 14 damaging the Norther Isle track as trains were lifted into the air and scattered. No loss of life reported though full details remain unavailable.
Obituary notes the death of Prof Lenny Morley LLD a prominent lecturer born in London on September 11. The item also mentions Harvard's new emeritus arrangement for George M Lane and a fragmentary Egyptian relief explaining monolith transport.
The Missourian Democrats hold a convention in Kansas City amid factional tensions as candidates vie for positions in the state and national leadership. Observers note the Silver issue, clashes over free coinage and religious questions, with expectations of a platform debate and potential disputes among contenders.
A May page reports a wind driven fire at the Tabernacle and adjoining Hotel Regent on Aline ton avenue. Fire spread to Greene and Waverly avenues, damaging homes and the Summerfield Methodist Church. Loss capped around 15 000 in property. collapse risk and ember spread noted. A Clyde ship named after a Hawaiian river was linked in a separate note. Nearby markets and stock quotes appear in a later column.
A migration era story describes a large gathering around a Cree tale in Glasgow with Indigenous leaders Little Heart and White Man guiding the event. The piece recounts a rite called the Crave About 150 people attended with traders, and outlines tribal fears, exile history, and the rituals of songs, dances, and offerings amid a broader reflection on colonial impact and intertribal relationships.
Longtime Chicago editor Henry Savarol, chief editor of the Chimay Pin, celebrated the golden anniversary of his tenure with the publication. A social reception was hosted at his home with a general invitation extended to senior editors and civic leaders in the county.
A fragmented Washington dispatch describes Senate and House actions from May 11 to May 18. Debates over amendments, tariff proposals, and measures affecting imports appear alongside mentions of naval appropriations and coast defense discussions. The report notes Johnson and other members speaking on specific amendments and the political dynamic shaping votes, with references to key votes and procedural warnings amid the legislative session.
May 1 report from OumMyEA A Pontesus Stamd notes the Kelly forces will begin a river journey at noon with no depredations. Fifteen young men enter custody. none harmed by communists. Rosle Island railroad officials monitor, likely to accompany. Victors crowd the Kelly camp as the float nears. entire city population expected to witness. Train capture at Montpelier leads to deaths and a mass march by 200 commonwealers. engine sabotaged before round house detainment.
May 15 reports focus on royal preparations for Queen Victoria's birthday and the Manchester canal opening. Festivities include a royal tour, military salutes, and nationwide holiday plans affecting Lancashire Yorkshire Cheshire and Derbyshire workers while Liverpool remains the canal’s dry spot.
May 15 report from South Dakota notes Rev Janes J. Long, a sixty year old Methodist preacher famed in the region, died after a frail life marked by poverty and charity reliance. He had long resided in railway workshop quarters and faced a contested claim against Milwaukee Road. several family members survive, including a daughter living nearby.
The readable portion describes a chaotic scene with a ship or boat attempt, a window scene in London, and a tense exchange about propriety and discipline. It mentions names and places in a confusing account with partial dialogue and scattered imagery.
A dense, OCR heavy summary detailing varied observations on animal behavior, disease indicators, and treatments. Discusses cattle, cats, dogs, and pests, noting instincts guiding care, sanitary practices, and disease management. Mentions researchers, clinics, and several European and American references with numeric data and procedural hints.
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