11 Nov 1893
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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1893
Page
1
Fragmentary notice reflects ad rates and submission process for The Graphic. It mentions executors and communications on any subject, with insertion rules and charges. An editor’s note indicates a nine mile office timing and Wednesday publication in a restrained, period voice.
Honduras fired seven cannon shots at the American steamer Costa Rica as it fled toward Amapala. The Costa Rica carried United States Minister Baker and over 100 passengers including Policarpo Honious as political turmoil in Honduras and Nicaragua continued. The United States State Department awaited fuller details before acting.
Reports from New York dated November 8 describe rapid Brazilian naval expansion with the destroyer El Cid nearing completion and Britannia and other ships under preparation. Negotiations about the Ward line vessel and potential injunctions loom, while authorities weigh whether crew origins violate U S policy as ships await sailing clearance.
Rimwsomaw Alabama November 6 The boiler explosion at the Hinod works in Sand Mountain instantly killed Superintendent Richard Elrod and Engineer Charles Dickerson. Robert Bullock and Phillip Kirod were injured with likely severe injuries. The blast followed low water in the boilers. Postponed coroner’s inquest at Grand Vennle wheels again delayed due to company inability to produce witnesses.
A long dispute over patent office lithography contracts pitted Norris Peters Co against former monopolists, with accusations of favoritism and corruption. New bids led by a National Lithographing firm sparked upheaval, while officials faced pressure amid calls for reorganization of the drawing division. In a separate note, the steamship John Fraser burned on Lake Nipissing with thirteen lost and seven survivors, as a Toronto firm’s freight line moved to recover.
Nov. 8 reports a Republican landslide with McKinley winning Ohio by about 70,000 and major gains in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Democrats toast a few stays like Virginia, while judges and other offices tilt toward Republicans with scattered results still unclear in some states.
The Nov 7 dispatch from Gernusnes Ohio reports Governor McKinley leading with about 82 000 plurality and 30 000 majority at noon. The piece notes a strong Republican legislature, with low Democrat gains, and county results indicating McKinley carried 84 counties while cities favored him by substantial margins. It also covers Detroit and Pennsylvania results and includes assorted anecdotes and editorials from the era.
The article reviews upcoming billiards tournaments with managers and players like Daly Parker Schaefer and Ives, notes the shift away from manufacturer sponsorship, and highlights the Western League and Kansas football developments. It also reports on a wealthy farmer murder near Bookville and stock market quotes from Sioux City, Chicago, and Kansas City.
A deadly blast during the second act of William Tell at the Lyckowin opera house in Barcelona killed fifteen and injured many. Bombs from the gallery caused panic as crowds fled, with anarchist links suspected. An American gentleman and a German wife were among the wounded. authorities raid suspected anarchists and telegraph wires were disrupted.
In Chicago a crowd gathered outside Dunne's court as Patrick Prendergast was cited for the murder of Mayor Harrison. Lawyers Wade and Essax argued for time to prepare a defense, and the judge set the trial for Monday November 27 after debating sane status and trial dates. Meanwhile Daniel Coughlin's case continued with jury selection progressing before Judge Tuthill.
Longfellow the greatest American race sire dies of colic and old age at Nanton stock farm in Woodford County. In twenty one years his winnings exceeded 1 000 000. No futurities or derbies among prizes.
Taxpox reports French doctors examined Cornelius Herz as extradition efforts continue. They will present findings to Prime Minister Dony noting heart and kidney disease and signs his mind is failing, with another examination planned in Mournamouth.
A St. Louis woman Mrs John Miner shot and killed her husband this morning after a quarrel over suspected infidelity. Miner struck his wife several blows before she sprang up, grabbed a revolver, and shot him through the heart. Mrs Miner was arrested and showed no grief. Other items note dry goods failures at Sioux Falls, an assignment by Champevey, and a South Dakota corn association meeting.
Reports from Santander tell of a deadly disaster with many dead and wounded. Bon Ya and Marquise de Bon Ya are noted among the buried, while divers halt work due to gruesome sights. King William and officials coordinate aid, with $5,000 raised and medical stores dispatched.
Irregular lines reference a theater setting with characters discussing events after a show. The passage includes names and unclear actions, suggesting a brief backstage interaction or script snippet rather than a complete report or narrative.
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