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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1883
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR listing names and places reads like a byline or staff credits. The text mentions Che Kimball Graphic Eisvata Jucanienes Pais Dakota and KimPala with assorted capitals, likely captions. The readable items resemble a credits block or byline fragment without a coherent event.
An array of items includes time reform proposals for Washington nine hours ahead, corporate actions to offset stock dividends, and general commentary on winter efficiency. Reports discuss Custer massacre accounts, Pacific railroad dynamics, and German army leadership changes. Washington building permits rise, Atkinson's bread-cost analysis is detailed, and Koch’s cholera parasite findings are noted.
The article outlines a push by the controller to curb rapid public debt payments and reduce tariff taxes, with support from Secretary Folger. It notes reorganizations after the South Department abolition, including Col. Henry C. Corbin’s reassignment and multiple forthcoming nominations for district judges and bureau roles. It also reports on postmaster inspector Foster’s dismissal, pension funding estimates, new post office openings, and internal revenue receipts projected for the year.
M Telford local treasurer of the Canada Pacific Railroad at Winnie Ped Wea was crushed when an engine passed as he stepped off the track to hop aboard. His leg was amputated at home after surgery. He previously worked with the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul and is nephew of George Stephen.
A series of violent and legal items include a hand to hand skirmish at Lawyer Link's office in Lemars Iowa between G W Hunt and Prof Alexander over rent. Sentences include hangings for Clark and Young, a railroad brakeman jailed for obscene letters, jail break suspects sought, and a shooting in Blair Nebraska.
Sudden disaster at Moorfield colliery Hingland traps many miners. Reported totals show about fifty rescued and sixty three fatally hurt. Searchers work as twenty four bodies removed. others remain trapped after the shaft blockage.
Report describes a wedding in West Point Georgia where Mise Minple Hill niece of the late Genator Hill served as bridesmaid. The couple reportedly wed after a mistaken escort ride and later reconciled with Gen. Grant providing encouragement.
A scrambled market report lists commodities, bids, and prices for flour wheat corn and dairy with dates in December and January. The piece also transmits a notice from the Next Republican Committee meeting set for December 12 at the Arlington House, outlining delegate selection and party rules for the upcoming National Convention.
A Burlington jury acquitted Joseph Crone of attempted murder after he attacked his wife with a knife in September, prompting public shock and debate on trial conduct. The report also lists new patents and notes the birth of a North Dakota bishop, with biographical detail on his early life and ordination.
The narrative traces Bishop Walker's path from college to the ministry in 1862. He becomes rector of Calvary Chapel, reforms its management, grows the congregation, and founds a mission school, grading room, and industrial school for poor children. He funds a new church at 160000 and opens a business men’s room within it. He has never married and plans to base his headquarters in Faro.
A stylish man named Alexander Hallston arrived in Bloomington and found work as head bartender. He allegedly left Jersey City after a $45,000 loss and became linked to a long pursuit. a $10,000 reward was posted for his capture. He claimed prior tobacco work in St. Lovin and hinted at plans to return to Jersey City.
A sensational Washington tale reports Mary Harris, a seven years old image though likely misdated, arriving from Chicago and fatally shooting Adovirac Burroughs, a treasury clerk. Harris claimed Burroughs fled. she was defended by Dan Voorhees and Ho Hradiey, insanity plea led to acquittal, Harris later married Bradley, a wealthy eighty year old lawyer, amid public debate.
The article alleges a Canadian Pacific bribery bid with $24,000,000 in cash and securities to secure a government guaranty, claiming $45,000,000 in stock sales and officials profiting up to $600,000. It also relates a Waterbury American tale about Prof Moses Phelps and Prof Newton at Yale to illustrate character versus reputation and the danger of superficial fame.
Tax and real estate figures show sales in various counties with values in thousands and hundreds. The document lists totals for towns and villages, with related assessments, payments, and transfers across Brown, Oshkosh, Darin, Dorin, and Liberty counties, noting recent purchases and large capital movements.
Across the country the fall elections proceeded with few dramatic shifts. General Bauer’s defeat is noted, and Republican dominance appears in several states. Minnesota and New York show solid majorities for incumbents and party tickets, while Maryland, Virginia, and other locales report close contests and anticipated delays in final tallies.
The Sioux Nation region reports a decisive majority in favor of adopting the constitution with several counties showing strong support. Counties such as Yankton, Madison, and Chamberlain vote heavily for the change, while others like Aberdeen and Huron show mixed results amid low turnout.
A long dispatch analyzes proposals to admit Dakota Territory as a state via an enabling act. It critiques legislative paths, capital relocation plans, and the political maneuvers in Congress and Colorado, noting opposition and supportive arguments.
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