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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1896
Page
2
A jumble of early 20th century items covers a post office scare in Ohio, local theatrics, voting rights debates, a Hungarian noble’s frugality, congressional mileage, gold prospects near Washington, a Cuban war telephone stunt, medical oddities, a German court scene, and various human interest scraps. Names, places, and events span Maryland to Vermont and Ontario.
In Yankton South Dakota May 22 Alice Hyde wins the university oratorical honors with Mark Fryde of Vermilion second. notable attendees include Prof Weal of Minnesota and Prof Krate of Sioux City. Across town Beresford hosts shooting contests with Santon beating Canton doubles. Aberdeen reports a fatal electric plant accident injuring Iranie Houghton. Yankton results crown Mitchell and Vermilion in bicycle and tennis events. Vermillion defeats Brook Falls in baseball as Dunkard farmers plan land purchases in Walworth county.
Delegates from county anti-tramp groups gather in Madison for a state convention. The keynote calls for harsher measures, following a city crackdown urged by Mayor Dye and the city council. Mon W D Cornell of Fond du Lac presides as president of the State Anti-Tramp League.
The report covers bishops selecting their residence sites for a memorial on marriage law, a London Commons session extension and tax bill debate, Albert Wall named receiver for Charles Jacquen Clock Co, and Chilean Peru war casualties. It also notes a lack of a city directory in St Petersburg and various unrelated typographical fragments.
Des Moines reports a cyclone sweeping Polk Story and Jasper counties last night. Fourteen killed in Valeria Bondurant and Ankeny with towns largely destroyed. Communications down hampering verification. bodies and wreckage described with grim detail as aid plans begin.
A string of disasters reports depot wreckage and drownings along the Milwaukee and St. Paul lines near Dubuque and North McGregor. Fires and windstorms devastate homes in Aberdeen and Yankton, with several fatalities and extensive property losses across South Dakota and Iowa.
A severe storm lashed Chicago with thunder rain and fierce winds. Over an inch of water fell in ten minutes flooding basements and crippling sewers while leading to widespread damage across the city and nearby towns. In North Ashland Avenue a house collapsed trapping residents. several injuries were reported and communications disrupted along the lake shore. The storm also caused structural damage in Norwood Park Ravenswood and other suburbs with tents and stalls damaged at McDonald’s circus.
A garbled California news item notes a bank cash withdrawal in gold, a transfer to authorities, and a quarter-hour auction. It mentions M T Tar rett’s probation appeal withdrawn before Judge Kirkpatrick and San Francisco travel times. Also references Italian prisoners, Russian mediation, and a Cleveland bishop election.
Washington reports Chinese trade in 1895 grew despite the war with Japan and customs shutdowns. Exports to the United States were about 15.68 million dollars while imports from the U S reached 5.00 million. Russian imports topped U S levels for the first time due to American imports. American financiers eye China railroads with two U S groups ready to build and equip, while Denby cautions against broad American capital expansion.
Rapid City May 45 stockholders sue Holyterror Mining Co officers and directors to stop selling shares and to halt alleged depreciation of stock. Plaintiffs claim the mine holds extensive free milling ore with 280 tons of gold ore per ton yielding 50 to 60 dollars per ton, seek removal of current directors and appointment of a receiver to operate the mine for stockholders’ benefit.
A long session ends with the river and harbor bill moving to the White House after conference committee approval. The enrolled bill goes to the Senate for President Stevenson’s signature, with notice of swift passage expected today. Separately, a cloudburst floods Merrill Iowa, two feet deep, washing out tracks and damaging property, while Yankton reports sixteen houses destroyed in a storm and Watertown endures heavy rain.
Washington May 26 Justice Harlan weighs the fate of the “new woman” in a landmark matter involving Miss Nelie McKinnon a Cincinnati court worker. The Ohio petition for a notary appoint ment faced denial, and Miss Robinson seeks relief in Washington through a writ of error against the state. The Supreme Court will rule in a few days on mandamus to compel the appointment.
In Bast Lake Utah on May 25 foul play is suspected in the disappearance of Miss Henrietta Clauson who had not been seen since September. A furnace grate inspection at the church revealed a knife garter belt buckle and charred bones now with police and physicians for examination. Friend Mixa Ramuelkon also vanished January. Warrant issued for Francia Herrman for murder. Police note a pawn ticket and poison box found in the pastor's room.
The Intersta te Commerce Commission, in an opinion by Commissioner Yeomans, found a Wichita based Dry Goods company and others violated interstate commerce rules by shipping cotton and other commodities at higher rates via certain routes. The ruling ordered Alphinon and Rock Island to adjust fares and publish clearly intelligible schedules for shippers. General Fairchild, Loyal Legion chief, died in Madison Wisconsin after illness from grip and kidney trouble. Vermillion notes report a local man committed to asylum and a formal reception planned for a local oratorical winner.
Washington May 2 Dr Joseph Malmer of the National Museum leads a risky operation to hatch an ostrich clutch. Norwalk farm Keowke Schmid and Arthur Gardner test eggs while Palmer uses a manual blow technique to vent eggs and verify fertility. June 26 hatch date projected with hopes to rear at least one chick.
New York report states Abbey Schoeffel Gran signed an assignment without preference to any party. Louis J. Phelpy of Olin River Montgomery confirmed the filing in the county clerk’s office this morning. No further details were provided.
Prof Darton of the United States Geological Survey prepares a forthcoming publication outlining artesian water resources from New York to Georgia. The work will cover Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland with detailed guidance for locating suitable wells and estimating boring needs for adequate water supply.
In Yankton South Dakota May 23 the true wing of the Democratic party arranged a contesting delegation for the national convention in Chicago. V B Migs was chosen chairman and the plan aims to replace the delegation elected at the recent state convention. Aberdeen and the Abilene district church group noted abandonment of the caucus meeting for a pension plan.
The nation marks the seventy-seventh anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth as Whit Sunday celebrations blend with royal observances. Windsor hosts subdued ceremonies after Prince Henry of Battenberg’s death, while guards troop colors and dispatches from foreign leaders arrive.
Today in Asbury Park the Baptist anniversary meeting focused on the Women’s Missionary Society. Addresses by W F Thomas D C Gilmore P B Cross C N Mason Apbum HB Chuto C H Harvey covered foreign missions. sermons planned for morning, afternoon, and evening.
London May 23 One thousand delegates from across the United Kingdom and Australian colonies arrive in Bristol to attend the annual convention of the Manchester Society of Odd Fellows. The event commands Colston Hall as the gathering venue with sessions stretching one to two weeks.
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