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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1894
Page
2
A long, eclectic column extols the British Empire, noting its vast area and population, diverse regions from Hudson Bay to India, a wide array of civilizations, and the reach of British influence. It includes anecdotes about historical figures, discoveries, and cultural observations across continents.
County canvasses in South Dakota report Republicans with 89,255 votes for governor, Democrats 34,414, and Populists 27,208, indicating a statewide gain since 1892 and a larger total turnout. The data include county-by-county tallies and note a population rise over two years. In Alabama, Reuben Kolb, defeated Populist candidate, urges followers to Montgomery for inauguration prep, warning of treason arrests amid mounting unrest.
Sioux Falls Nov 22 Senator Pettigrew presented his brother Fred with a petrified ashlar found in the bad lands. It weighs 400 pounds and stands four feet high and 423 feet thick. It now sits on the senator’s lawn and is described as one of the most fluent specimens seen. Pettigrew denies any party scheme and ridicules a Minneapolis Journal dispatch about a new party platform.
A report from Parapenruta, Pa., November 2 states the Knights of Labor declared war on the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, alleging a secret plan to dissolve unions and recognize only the rival union. PT McGuire of this city serves as general secretary. The plan, said to be backed by an executive board circular, aims to sever ties with allied associations and drive secession from the United Brotherhood.
A heavy wheat iron chimney toppled from a building in Chicago around November 20 injuring eight people who were beneath a sky light. one man died. Henry A Handy, Taylor A Snow, C. O. Bostwick and five other clerks suffered deep wounds, gashes, and concussions in the incident at the Tiula Humantes and Trust company building.
The Gould sisters Helen and Ann, among the country’s wealthiest young women, plan to study law under Prof Russell. They aim to learn property, business, and charitable law to manage wealth and domestic affairs wisely. American fishermen protest Canadian protection affecting Great Lakes fishing rights and nearby disputes border on national policy.
Moxtaoa Kny dated November 20 reports a telegram referencing the Kolb manifesto and declaring William Ontes elected Governor by the will of the people of Alabama. The text emphasizes lawful acceptance, divine approval, and warnings against opposition, noting the constitutional limits and potential consequences for dissent.
The annual meeting in Baltimore and Ohio railroad circles drew the largest attendance in company history. The president and directors reported year end June 30, 1904, gross earnings 22,362,850.62, operating expenses 15,500,089.07, net earnings 6,862,761.55. earnings declined 3,512,144.00 versus 1903, with a portion of 3,643,520.08 lost to flaght departments. Departing expenses fell by 3,481,202.07, reflecting a tighter year.
Miss Mary Stevenson eldest daughter of the president is in a very critical condition at Asheville, with the family summoned to her bedside by telegraph. Miss Letitia Stevenson traveled from Chestnut Hill to Washington to reach Asheville, while Nelson Morris, the packer, posted bail of 10,000 after a charge related to interstate commerce.
Nov 20 report describes protests over payments for protection as troops guard rail routes and government property. Companies claiming compensation argue for payment, while government agencies contend costs and duties. The piece notes ongoing pursuit of funds and enforcement efforts amid mounting dispute.
A muddled OCR fragment describes a man linked to a tragic event and his family. It notes a writer in Ames leaving a mother and sister, with collaborators later discovering a copy he prepared for the paper. The text hints at a long, troubled period and a final, weary act.
Ex baseball pitcher George Cinneol is noted as connected to multiple cigar establishments in May City, with growth tied to his financial backing. Report mentions his past throwing speed and shifting career, plus changes in his public profile and business ventures as of now.
The Strike Commission’s progress draws attention as President Cleveland weighs the panel’s upcoming testimony to Congress. The commission’s findings on the wage hike and related events are expected to shape administration plans for reform. The president may push for a formal appointment of a parade-like commission to oversee future labor issues.
Turbulent reports from Detroit recount a violent plot linked to national figures, with preachers planning attacks and a heavy police presence. The piece mentions resignations at a Baptist university and ongoing reorganizations as the city braces for further disturbances and security actions.
Fragmentary report notes the death of a famed pianist Rubinstein and references a tense political moment in a northern city. The passage mentions a 64 year old resident and a distant election scenario with a provocative device involved, all within a murky OCR reading.
A vivid report on the funeral at St Petersburg Cathedral for Emperor Alexander II. Dignitaries including the British royal family and foreign ambassadors attend as military, religious, and state officials process, the coffin lowered into the imperial vault, and artillery salutes mark the ceremony. Crowds surge toward the Winter Palace as the city transitions to mourning.
The South Lrtenwary region reports a revived project connecting Milwaukee to Chicago via a cattle and ore freight line. Completion near next September would enable rapid cattle transport, reduce shipping costs, and boost long distance ore shipments to smelters in Wyoming and Michigan, with substantial economic gains for shippers and rail interests.
A chaotic incident in New York on May 10 sees a pursuit involving a white assailant and a Black man connected to a tavern brawl. Reports describe a tense nighttime chase, with a posse and torches, as police intervene. The event mirrors broader racial tensions and violent confrontations reported by wire services.
The speaker, identified as Waite, analyzes the defeat of the Democratic party in a recent election, comparing it to the 1844 and 1893 elections. He discusses voter turnout, anti-Wig and anti-Whig forces, and the rise of Republican influence, noting shifts in national politics and the impact on party strategies and reform movements. He also mentions Newberry and transportation regulation debates shaping political outcomes.
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