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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented 1800s era column surveys figures from politics law and journalism. It touches Thomas A. Edison on telegraph demos, Mrs. Burton Harrison, Fairbanks and Beveridge, jewelers of diplomacy, czars and pensions, Rockefeller kin and foreign representatives, plus literary and cultural snippets across nations.
May 16 reports from Johannesburg to Pretoria indicate seven former British officers arrested on high treason charges. Diplomatic agents and detectives probe alleged plots to incite rebellion among Uitlanders. Fortifications near border intensify as negotiations for a Kruger Milner conference loom amid war scare.
Havana May 17 General Gomez told General Brooke he would no longer represent the Cuban army in distributing the 4 million dollar pay fund for troops. A cabal of subordinate commanders led by Rodrigues Sanguilly and Gualberta opposed his plan, prompting Gomez to withdraw and Brooke to consider acting alone. Forcible disarmament remained the ultimate option if weeks of deadlock continued.
Reports from Cape Town and Johannesburg claim seven men were arrested and taken to Pretoria amid alleged rebellion plots tied to the South African League. The state attorney issued warrants. Cecil Rhodes comments on not knowing the reasons, while London papers await official details.
London reports rapid fortification at strategic redoubts and hilltops in the Transvaal region. Cape Town executives pledge genuine reform and a potential conference between President Kruger and Governor of Cape Colony. Proceedings hint at tensions with British officials and calls for talks in Cape Town.
The excerpt reports Mayor Van Wyck denying consultations with Croker on city department leadership and contesting influence over him. It notes a heated exchange regarding alleged pool-rootine matters and hints at political tension. Rankin is described as a notable Missouri landowner with large holdings since 1807.
In May 1900 leaders from the People's Party met in Kaneus City to decide the party's polity for the year. President Markett urged a fusion with the Democratic party to bolster the next campaign strategy.
Advices from Saint Petersburg report an engineering expedition returning from Port Arthur with counts of gold found in Kamchatka Russian territory. The site lies on the 160th longitude with a five province division planned under Bolguorvich. Private companies may form with 5,000,000 rubles capital and tax concessions for five years. Afterward the government will take a share, with stock interest likely led by French and Munio investors. The climate is claimed milder than the Klondike.
New York May 17 speculation on the stock exchange aimed to gauge public apprehension after the death of the street’s leader. Saturday’s brief session hid the tremor in gilt edged issues while investment houses, not swayed by panic, absorbed securities and supported a high level on opening today.
Washington May 17. Officials of the administration and diplomatic corps await the Pesos conference at The Hague. A denial is given to reports of U S and Britain agreeing to push arbitration. Casali and de Staal outline aims toward limiting armament without universal disarmament. The aim is a tribunal or court for disputes, with some gradual curb on arms and steps toward civilization. Diaz’s representative invited. South American delegates absent.
A Kansas City source says General Funston will not enter politics himself though urged to run. The second district Republican faction believes his prestige could push his father to the trout again and keep Funston out of Congress for years.
Shanghai reports that China declined Russia's demand for a new Peking to Tunasia railway link via Manchuria. Officials note possible impact on northern lines with British investment of about £2,000,000. Beijing, Port Arthur legacy fuels anger as Russia presses for access.
In the House of Commons the government declined to disclose policy on Russia's demand for railroad concessions. The exchange followed questions by ministers about Britain's stance, with no statement issued on concrete terms or potential concessions. The report notes the tense diplomatic context and ongoing discussions between Britain and Russia.
A Reading Railroad excursion train collided with a fast express near Exeter on May 15, wrecking two days of cars and injuring many. The second section carried about 180 passengers. several killed and dozens injured, with Norristown and Philadelphia hospitals receiving victims. Prominent passengers included Senator Boies Penrose and US Minister to Greece, J. Grab, among others.
A reviewing stand at Mavis Texas during a fire works display collapsed injuring sixteen people. Witnesses report 4000 in attendance. several were fatally hurt or gravely injured. Names listed include Lon Martin Ton Fitzhugh Larkin Hunt Littlejohn and L F Baker with multiple others cited among the injured.
Professor Langsley presents a flying machine test in Virginia with a $3000 grant, launching a dome shaped craft from a rooftop at Quantico before it rises 500 feet and then descends when its propellant is exhausted. The experiment compares the new design to Langsley’s earlier craft, noting a shorter rise and a glide descent.
A small party of eighteen led by Maya sets out from Skaguay toward Kotzebue Sound to seek gold. After months of hardship they abandon the effort as no gold is found. Byxtt and Williams travel 1500 miles toward Dawaon reporting a sickly native population and shifting diet as white men arrive.
The article reports expert testimony revealing widespread adulteration in the honey trade. It states glucose addition and other frauds used in production and handling, with health concerns linked to adulterants and misrepresentation in commercial honey.
In Princeton New Jersey May 17 students clashed with cowboys and Indians during a Wild West parade. Cannon crackers eggs and rocks flew as riders, with horses, charged. Edward Dillon a Black man was knocked down and injured. several students and bystanders were hurt. President Patton banned further student attendance at farm show grounds, but many still attended.
Washington on May 1 reported administration officials view favorably against calling Congress into extraordinary session. President has indicated readiness to act if emergency arises, but probabilities suggest no immediate congressional session.
Dr Andrew declines governor's offer to lead the Colorado college, opting to remain at Chicago. He cited heart and family reasons and indicated no definite decision for weeks, while New York burial notices begin with the funeral of former Governor Ronwell Mower.
The passage blends varied items from a 19th century issue, including scattered notes on paper quality, photography, and consumer goods, with stray anecdotes about observers in Pest, a story of a waiter and an American traveler, miscellaneous social commentary, and ads for binder twine and farming machinery. The text weaves references to Ambastive Company, Chicago Record, and John M. Smyth Co. among others, with remarks on human nature, newspaper notices, and local commerce.
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