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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1895
Page
2
The piece surveys interracial marriage rumors in New York, washerwoman marks on clothing, college enrollments, and social notices. It touches on divorce chatter, laundry practices, a Frenchman in New York, and various unrelated domestic and civic vignettes from the era.
Reports note close contests in New York and nearby states as voters decide governor posts and key statewide offices amid national campaign momentum. Detailed races include governors, attorney general, treasurer, and state legislatures across Maryland Kentucky Kansas Missouri Nebraska and more.
The Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh will be presented to the city tonight. The gift, from a prominent iron founder, aims to enrich literature and science with books, reading rooms, and an entertainment hall for concerts and talks. The feature also includes a program of public events and lectures.
Cattlemen in western South Dakota struggle to cope with numerous rustlers and a growing gray wolf threat. Large outfits arm riders to protect stock, capturing robbers in the act. Fall River County reduced wolf bounty from six to one dollar to curb excessive hunting, boosting wolf numbers.
Chicago reports the chrysanthemum show opens with showcases in Newport Baltimore Milwaukee Indianapolis Denver St Louis and other cities as leading societies judge entries. The nationwide tour spans major markets through November with judging by the Chrysanthemum Society of America committees.
The jury found Theodore Durrant guilty of the murder of Clanchi Lamont at the Sommarmel Baptist church. The verdict was delivered after a brief deliberation, with mercy recommended. The courtroom scene drew a large crowd and intense emotion as Judge Murphy announced the finding and weighed the death penalty.
The Paris press reports a sharp division over Premier Bourgeois. The radical and socialist press praise his address as clear and republican while conservative organs doubt the ministry will command the chamber and push to replace the cabinet. London and Berlin dispatches discuss protectionism and military armament debates, with naval buildup and Turkish diplomacy prompting cabinet meetings and shifts in policy.
London reports Ignatius Donnelly’s cryptogram spurring a Leamington town demonstration praising Dr. Nicholson for exposing the Armistician theory about Shakespeare. The vast petition bears signatures of thousands of Leamington residents. Melbourne Cup won by Avramin Wing with Hove second. English cabinet meeting in London at the Foreign Office. Consuelo Vanderbilt and the Duke of Marlborough seal marriage settlements in New York, with a $5,000,000 dowry established.
Ambiguities in Allied aims stir debate over American and British roles in Asia and Europe. Analysts warn that growing power bids by Japan and China threaten regional stability while Britain weighs concessions to France and the United States. Proposals to adjust deployments, naval patrols, and alliances reflect mounting strategic stakes across the Pacific and Europe.
Reports from Duluth and Superior say no strike occurred on the Great Northern system though a few workers left outlying stations. At Devil's Lake no trouble after midnight and no widespread walkout. Minnesota headliner notes a petition for reinstatement of Engineer Moal at Superior, with potential for a broader action if not granted.
Nebraska defeats Missouri 13 to 10 at Lincoln in a contest praised for defense and late scoring. The home team overcame early pressure as Thorpe blocked a Missouri kick and Shedd added a goal, with Maxonil scoring another touchdown. Multiple Saturday results across colleges are listed with scores.
In the United States district court Judge Buts Maglen fined James Meena freight agent for the Pittsburg Cin Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railroad 590 dollars for interstate commerce violations. Wright Baltimore and Ohio agent was fined 1000 dollars. Wright plans an appeal to the Supreme Court. These are among the first convictions under the new law.
A flurry of labor action crosses cities as Welsh tin works halt over the hiring of American labor. Reports note Welsh workers walkout while employers deny disruption and predict a quick restart. Includes collateral items on politics, accidents, and charitable bequests.
Holmes was found guilty of murder in a Philadelphia court after a twelve man jury deliberated about the killing of Benjamin Pleyel. The verdict came after a tense hour and a half of ballots and a wait for the word to be spoken at 6:16 PM.
Chicago legal action targets elevator firms and associates cited for privilege abuses. Attorney General Moloney claims twenty seven suits seeking charter forfeiture if warranted. Court grants no immediate injunctions, but allows information and restraining orders on grain dealings pending further hearings.
Northern men on the Great Northern line report no strike action as of early November. David Metnnim, former ARIS president, notes a letter that aided Keukion Davis’s Washington speech was returned with the morning train. Authorities see no disruption and advise continued operations.
The St Louis Flyer wrecked on the Third Ward and Alton road early this morning. Fireman Win House jumped to avoid being crushed and died. the guard leapt to safety with minor injuries. Passengers unhurt. The incident caused a switch to open up allowing the train to pass. A charity fund watchers note the wreck prompted offers, with random donations and local interest in the tragedy. Also included are brief notices about bequests from Thomas P Burnham, a bookseller, and college gifts totaling thousands, plus market summaries and European wheat shipments.
In Boston on November 4, factions within the Congregational church at Cambridge split over pastor Rev Frank Hyatt Smith. Prosecutors pursue two indictments against Smith alias Jey for allegedly defaming members via postal cards. Defense funds gather, with $1500 raised and $5000 more pledged if needed.
The Minnesota Supreme Court will decide Hayward's appeal on whether to halt his murder sentence for the Kate Ging killing. The case hinges on alleged trial errors and questions whether execution should proceed or a new trial is warranted. The decision may determine whether bailiffs proceed with the execution as scheduled by the governor.
At Northwestern University meeting today in Chicago the fate of the idle Grand Pacific Hotel, longtime Republican headquarters site, is to be settled. Lease disputes between Drake Parker and the university trustees postponed plans for a sky scraper office conversion atop half of the property.
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