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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1895
Page
2
Long discussion on the Alaska boundary dispute between the United States and Great Britain. Details cover the Duffield commission, coastal mileage rules, and possible outcomes affecting Juneau and the Portland canal region.
The French cabinet has resigned amid fallout from a railway scandal involving Hoventath Faris. Officials say the crisis prompted a broad reshuffle as investigations continue.
The National Academy of Sciences met to convene its regular annual session amid debate over a paper by Dr John Billingn presented last April in Waslington. The work argues that no bacteria in exhaled breath pose a danger and that infection risk arises only when coughing or sneezing releases germs, challenging ventilation ideas and stirring controversy in the scientific world.
An exploring party in the Jiympire mountains returned to Port Townsend reporting smoke and flames from a deep ravine below a summit. They observed dead timber ignited by fire following a ravine path, with flames climbing boulders as smoke continued to roll upward. The fires have since subsided in intensity.
Federal judge Shiras ruled the writs of eviction against Indian policemen are not legal under United States law. The decision clears Captain Meek and allied attorneys claiming the Indian patrols to be protected. defendants Meyers and Garrett remain under local charges. The ruling suggests continued compliance with federal policy on Indian roads and law enforcement.
Radications of the New Coveena Library Neariue Comptetion in Washington report that nine statues on the western front are carved in granite and bronze. Notable works include History by Sharlen H. Fiiner, Selene by Jobin Donoghue, Philosophy by B. L. Pratt, with Gibbon and Chancellor Kent bronzes for the reading room. A large fresco by Wackfeld, Progress, symbolically portrays knowledge’s advance. Oak paneling and marble set a grand reading room, while other murals and ornate halls progress. About 9,490 works have been moved to the new building, with occupancy planned for early 1897.
A prophetic conference begins in Allegheny Pennsylvania attracting prominent ministers and lay churchmen from nearby towns. Promoters including Elder S. P. Kennedy say the event precedes the pre millennial return of Christ, discuss Mount of Olives Palestine and rising unbelief in scripture.
The Minnesota State Federation of Women’s Clubs opens its first annual meeting in Minneapolis with strong attendance. The National Federation of Women’s Clubs, organized in 1892, now includes about 600 local clubs and sixteen state federations. The day features club talks, an informal reception, and an evening address by the president. Knickerbockers crowd wardrobes with knotted knits and flannel skirts amid fashion chatter.
Waller Ny McNaughton of Detroit, Michigan, travels to New York to sail for England aboard the Pari in Sack a thoral matters of gold transported to Britain. The estate, valued at £200,000, will be divided among heirs by law. Mor Ninghighton seeks an equal one third. Grandmother recently died leaving £20,000 for the 21 year old.
The Autumn session of the United States Court of Claims opened with an early hearing planned for bounty claims of Louisiana sugar planters. President Cleveland remains opposed to the bounty system but has influenced prompt payment for long-delayed claims, following a pledge secured by ex-Congressman Wilkinson after a دید meeting at Bussard's Bay.
A major blaze hit Elkton on Saturday, destroying Great tans hardware and Schouweiller's general stores, plus a two story building formerly occupied by Bl Wood's real estate. Murphy's barn and residence burned, about 10000 dollars of property lost, partly insured. Grattan will rebuild in the spring.
An alleged murderer, Martin, is confined in the Sandusky county Jail after a tragic Saturday incident near Tillin It Who. He arrived in company with Sheriff Soh iees maipot and deputy tretr Seren qoonty. A crowd gathered at Fremont and Sandusky, with tensions rising as authorities planned to transport him to Norwalk, while railways prepared to move thousands for ex Governor Campbell’s visit. Security remains tight, with Sheriff Van Neath on duty and soldiers nearby to deter possible violence.
Herman W. Holmes known as Holmes, the alleged multi murder suspect, faced trial in Philadelphia for the murder of Benjamin F. Mizel. Prosecutors George St. Graham and Thomas W. Marlow presented the case, while W. H. Shoemaker and Samuel Pitanin defended. The defense sought a 60 day continuance. judge Arnold denied it and the defense withdrew, Holmes then conducted his own defense as jury selection commenced before a recess.
A Bursa or Trebizond style dispatch describes unprovoked Armenian village attacks by Muslim mobs armed with Henry Martin rifles. Hundreds reported killed and women mutilated or burned as churches were desecrated and property looted. Local officials offered scant protection.
London reports Prime Minister Raach of southeast En nx has just returned and says the sultan is deeply unsettled, unseen by many, living in strict isolation. Officers grow restless with discontent and question the sultan cannot answer, including taxation of Muslims and Armenian concessions. Anach disputes Armenian atrocity claims as exaggerated.
A tug Morford exploded in the river near Seventeenth street causing the wreck of the vessel and multiple injuries. Captain John Cullinan survived the blast. several crew members including John Erickson and Charles Dix were injured or missing as rescuers searched the river. The O B Green assisted, and the Morford valued at about 32000. The wreck led to police and ambulance responses as recovery efforts continued.
The article reports Mrs Parnell, mother of Charion Stewart Parhelt Wheat, selling axehold effects at auction in Bordentown, New Jersey, before plans to move to New York. It notes failure to reach expected funds, prior charitable aid, and long illness from a a mysterious assault that left her unconscious for weeks.
Samuel Josephs a well known Philadelphia Democrat died this morning. He authored a companion song Grover Grover Four More Years for Grover popular during the 1890s campaign and introduced at the Chicago national convention. Born April 1838 he was a former Pennsylvania House member.
London reports the British government will enforce the ultimatum to the Ashantee on Thursday. Negotiations stalled as Ashanti envoys failed to gain direct access, directed to send communications via the Gold Coast. Preparations proceed for potential deployment to enforce claims amid long standing hostilities.
A World dispatch from Washington describes Canada moving to divest the mounted police of Alaska frontier control. The Dominion would empower police to collect duties, hold court martials, and enforce laws up to the Canadian survey lines along the Yukon. The move risks conflict with the United States over mining areas near Forty Mile Creek and the Yukon headwaters, with Olney likely to seek a Bering Sea convention to ease tensions.
The October market summary lists hog, cattle, and sheep receipts at Sioux City Omaha Kansas City and Chicago with quotes for heavy and mixed hogs, light calves and veal, cattle bids for native and Texas stock, and cash wheat and flour values in Chicago. A note on weather and receipts accompanies regional prices and shipment figures.
In a late night session Holmes toiled through the trial details addressing the exhumation and identification of Pietzel’s body. Witnesses including Jeanette Pietzel testified while Holmes faced cross examination about the crime scene and timeline. The court adjourned for a brief recess as the prosecution and defense prepared further questions.
Paris reports reveal a cabinet collapse after the railway scandal as moderates moodily blame government laxity in public morals. The conservative press says ministers resigned amid a broad public uproar while radicals cheer and President Faure weighs future moves.
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