11 Nov 1904
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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1904
Page
1
The article notes uncommon fertility in Salt River valley results with two pear crops ripening on one tree, alongside various global tidbits. It mentions alfalfa and grape crops, deer and partridge hunting, Alaska gold discoveries, and diverse curiosities from Indian and European affairs.
South Dakota secretary T. Robinson reports final wheat crop estimate for 1904. Acreage 3,895,000 with 75,000 uncut. average yield seven bushels per acre. Total production about 24,070,000 bushels, a record low for the state. Road and rail estimates show 40,000,000 bushels marketed locally. seed and flour use noted. Other items include a case in Huron where a farmer’s alleged “sacred flame” affair led to a contempt fine and potential further action.
Sioux Falls area farmer John Kirkland, 65, narrowly escaped being struck by a Milwaukee passenger train while walking home from a business visit. He was knocked aside but survived with a broken right arm and multiple cuts and bruises. a physician expects recovery. The incident halted a train and highlighted local street dangers.
W Laubman editor of the Plankton Herald was wounded when a would be assassin fired a revolver near the Herald office. County Auditor Tyan was nearby and tracks near the sidewalk pointed toward a Methodist church. no suspect identified.
Sioux Fale, eight-year-old resident, reports two-nights of burglaries across five homes five businesses and four shops. Doors were broken and valuables including revolvers pocket knives and cash were stolen. A stranger was arrested later that afternoon on suspicion of involvement. Nearby incidents include a ballot sample dispute in Roberts County and teachers’ association meetings in Marion Junction.
Boston story reports State Representative Thomas Curley and Alderman James M. Curley jailed for two months each after impersonating others in a civil service exam. James Hughes and Daniel Kahey also sentenced. appeals reached the U S Supreme Court. Lowell condemned Curleys for lack of realization of their error. Thomas Curley, a legislative candidate, noted voters shared his shame.
The U S Supreme Court today upheld a Wisconsin supreme court decision in a newspaper boycott case involving the Sentinel News and Evening Wisconsin of Milwaukee against the Journal. The ruling concerns an alleged business combination affecting advertising rates with Justice Holmes delivering the opinion.
Denver reports Judge Mar in the U S court issued a permanent injunction restraining interference with Cripple Creek mine owners and employees. The order halts actions by Citizens' alliance members and others affecting Interstate Mercantile Company of Montana property looted August 21.
A sensational unsourced report from St. Petersburg claims Russians admit difficulty in holding Port Arthur and foresee a potential retreat. The piece mentions Japanese occupation near Wantai Hill and a supposed message to prove the Japanese intent, but details are unclear due to broken OCR.
Japanese minister Hayashi replied to AP questions about reports in St. Petersburg claiming Japanese officials at The Hague organized an attack on the Russian squadron. He denied any nation was involved and urged restraint, noting it would threaten neutrality and risk Japan’s friendships if it sought to destroy the squadron from a neutral port.
St Petersburg Nov 8 Russia has accepted the Biographic draft of the Anglo Russian convention for a commission of inquiry into the North Sea incident. The commission will sit in Paris and include five members from Russia Britain America and France with a fifth member to be chosen. Final ratifications will occur in London and the panel will have wide latitude to determine all relevant facts.
At Chefoo on November 8 the Norwegian steamer Tungus brought 700 Chinese refugees fleeing Vladivostok due to food costs. A gale hampered landing. one Chinese survivor reached shore. Refugees report Vindiviaalok fortifications growing and garrison strong while Russians anticipate no invasion of Korea this winter.
Nov 8 dispatch reports Russian and Japanese forces so close that maneuvering is nearly impossible. Night attacks shell Russian villages with several Russian officers wounded while Russians penetrate Japanese quarters causing temporary panics. Both sides report reinforcements as the first snow begins to fall.
Delayed dispatches from Port Arthur report two steamers of about 3 300 tons sunk by Japanese force in the west harbor between November 2 and 4 and another 3 000 ton vessel sunk the following day. Russians surrender south of Shut Shiying as clashes continue. Explosions near Yuah Pao Fang and the Japanese capture of Ichinobe fort bring reported trophies in field guns machine guns and torpedoes.
Dispatch describes heavy bombardment at neo November gain east harbor with extensive fire on fort and tower. Russian fleet damaged, ships leave Tangier under hospital ship protection. Arbitration talks in St. Petersburg outline a five nation commission for disaster accountability and travelure questions.
The piece notes renewed war talk and hints at martial law in progress. Authorities deploy a strong force near the Italian consulate as gendarmerie use bayonets. Reports mention commercial treaty renewal and heightened tensions.
Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller plans to resign on March 5, 1905, after administering the oath to the next president. At 72, Fuller would retire on a lifetime salary, with reports tying possible successors to William H. Taft if Roosevelt wins and Parker if Democrats prevail.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners sues Charles L Eidlitz, president of the Building Trades Employers association in New York, seeking 250000 damages. The suit claims a lockout impacted thirty thousand workers across multiple trades after strife and retaliation for alleged strikes. If victorious, similar actions may follow from other unions.
Salt Lake City reports an unprecedented surge in women registering to vote as Utah braces for all time high turnout. The American party emphasizes rallies and women voter meetings amid a major push to mobilize female electors, with weather favoring a heavy election day.
From Mukden Nov 9, reports say both sides fortify positions along the Shakhe river with air forces extended from Hentsliputze to the Lkse. Russians claim no casualties in a recent engagement, while Japanese scatter forces and retreat, leaving bodies on the field as both armies brace for a likely decisive confrontation near the Shakhe.
Dispatches from the United Mine Workers report most principal mines around People and Pain have resumed. hoisting engineers were outvoted to return. In the Springfield and Chicago-Alton regions mines are full, except independent ones that made terms. LaSalle notes the hoisting engineers union in Illinois is ended as old engineers rejoin the miners.
Grandmother Mrs Julian Reana and her four year old grandson George Kirk were burned to death today in their Chicago home after the grandmother rushed inside to save the child. The blaze consumed the dwelling, and neighbors aided in efforts to rescue before the stairwell collapse.
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