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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1897
Page
2
A sprawling mix of notices and items covers new trolley wire ideas, a Paris project, and a copper rail system. It reports on engineers and officials, ocean liners, and the Alpine rail project, plus social snippets from Lewiston to New York, including crop sales, a San Francisco cloth sample, and Rockefeller’s sleep routine.
Cattle men from the Upper Missouri area seek aid as drought dries Water Hole and Yellow Medicine Creek. They push for a rail link allowing cheaper shipments to Milwaukee and St Paul, arguing Northwestern routes lack humane treatment and timely service. Proposals include building a feeder system to White Clay and Dry Creeks and a cattle road from Midland to Chamberlain to ease transport costs.
Oct 6 Vermilion Wisconsin news reports JW Manek resigning as president of the state university at Vermilion and the faculty and public reacting with surprise and concern. The piece notes hopes for continued leadership elsewhere, plus local civic and educational developments including new university associations and governance details.
New Orleans reports two new Yellow Jack cases by 10 AM with no deaths. Health board relaxes verification, expects many more cases as physicians diagnose riders. In Washington, President appoints William R. Finch to Paraguay and Uruguay postings.
The Chicago and Northwestern railroad completes new stock yards with ample space for cattle sheep hogs and horses plus feed stalls water and tranport facilities. Shipments are expected to rise as trains and routes expand toward the east and west amid improved infrastructure and growing demand.
In Iresho County Charahesluti on Oct 2 a youth named Patuer spn Son May Ge faced charges for stealing a steer from O. W. Frost, with his father John Thruinn set for trial on a separate charge. A related report notes a cattle association hired S. H. Weight to pursue prosecutions, while a fatal shooting occurred at Holtman residence.
Peter Champion, a tramp held at the Central Home in Rex, learns he is heir to 670,000 marks in Düsseldorf, Germany. A letter accompanying the news includes a draft for 1100 marks. He will travel to Germany soon, aided by a flue suit and a hopeful turn of luck.
Oct 1 report from Nettie in San Francisco says the battleship Oregon, under orders, is preparing to leave the bay within hours and may be sent to Honolulu or Puget Sound if not directed otherwise by her commander. Washington item notes Newton Butts named surgeon general of the navy. Bay Ann Slout’s alleged accuser Henry M Boyer released after marrying her.
A distorted OCR passage discusses cattle markets and stock companies in a rural area. It references a large herd size, changes in stock company structure, and anticipated economic impact on producers. The text mentions a price, supply, and distribution dynamics affecting livelihoods.
The annual meeting of the Haytiee Yours Veonte's union and the Bourn Darker Baptiae convention convenes October 6 continuing June 10l. A program includes church reports and addresses by prominent ministers and laymen from Minnesota and nearby states. Rev Frank Peterson of Minneapolis and Rev O A Willdma of Minneapolis are among speakers.
Fragmented report details several arrests and charges from a southern county court. Names include Salrom Etrangelind Salramy Strange Ole Nelson J Smith Andrew Kolkson and Joe Smith with suspects tied jailed and sentenced to prison terms. The piece notes a Sioux Falls lawyer helped secure a recent arrest and upcoming sentencing next Wednesday.
A severe storm and timber fire devastated the town, driving evacuations and causing widespread damage over four days. The blaze burned acres, threatened the city center, and left residents in fear of losing their homes and livelihoods amid ongoing emergency efforts.
Fragmentary clipping reports Sam uel L. Clemnetin in Vienna in excellent spirits after a medical episode described as tooth pain affecting his toe. The note mentions a map or telegram style dispatch and a light, rallying tone regarding his health.
An alleged crook from Cincinnati named Tankery Tove was arrested by the police chief in Yankton after entering a hotel room occupied by J. A. Stevenson of Springfield and a son of former Mayor Seaman of Mitchell. He stole a golf watch valued at 120 dollars and other money before admitting the theft. His hearing is set for tomorrow with waiving examination and bound over to circuit court.
Center III notes report Northwestern railroad running excursion trains to Yankton this week from Huron and Hawarden. Over three hundred tickets sold from this point. Train from here to Yankton Friday morning had eleven coaches. James Growney's saloon enforcement and theft noted. Rev William Meidana, pastor at Reformed Church, accepts call to Bushnell and will leave in two weeks. farewell sermon planned Sunday.
A chaotic dispatch describes heavy Spanish casualties and Cuban wounds in the Matanzas and Havana area. Reports mention Weyler and reinforcements at Canust river, with Apielle and Castillo linked to actions near Cuba’s border, and hospital patients, including women and infants, affected by the fighting.
Two young men robbed a cable car in a city street. They demanded money while passengers were not aboard. The attackers fled as police pursued, with no injuries reported.
Samuel J. McMillin who served as U S senator from 1876 to 1888 died at his Minnesota home after a year of illness. Born in Brownsville Pennsylvania he studied law with Edwin Stanton and later served on Minnesota Supreme Court before election after a lengthy deadlock. He helped shape commerce policy and was active in the church community.
A dispatch from Nacama via the steamer Victoria reports catastrophic floods in Shina near Pekin. Sixty villages destroyed, 15 000 to 20 000 said dead or missing. survivors seek food and safety as authorities urge restraint and relief.
The Lenox sanitarium in Middletown New York claims to cure consumption with a fiber treatment. Doctors Guerin and Shipford of the Westernster County Medical Society have praised the facility and plan to send more tuberculosis patients there. Currently there are fifty patients in the institution and some are reportedly near cure.
The Daily Mail reports rising Carlist agitation in Spain with emissions tying to Navarre and Castellon. The movement draws attention as the government notes increasing activity and the signal for a potential revolt grows closer. The article highlights Navarre and Castellon as regions with strong support.
At Ingleside, Eastern racing figures arrive for the winter season led by Sam Hildereth Rumors of a big stake meet. Baroney Schreiber plans to ship horses west, Marcia Daly sends Montana consignment, and Theo Jory Winters prepares to recall notable racers from Nevada including Yo Tambien Scarborough Jr.
A Detroit report of a Volunteers of America and Salvation Army union is denied by Mrs Ballington Booth at Montclair New Jersey. Commander Ballington Booth and followers deny any plan for reconciliation amid disputes over democratic versus autocratic governance. Major Blackhurst travels to England to assist establishing the Volunteers abroad. J W and Sophie Mcexim are arrested in Cedar Rapids for suspected murder at Dr Kings home. Wabash announces rapid reinstatement of many laid-off workers from the 1904 strike across the system.
Seattle dispatch notes George Stanley reports El Dorado creek claims owned by his father and partner will yield half a million in gold this winter. He says Bear creek may rival Bonanza and El Dorado. Canadian government plans a 26 cent per cord royalty on thawing wood for gravel. Forest fires and water scarcity hinder mining.
Miners near Fort Yukon push toward El Dorado and Bonanza claims as supplies dwindle. Reports from Circle City describe crowded camps, drifting river routes, and wealth hopes with up to $2000 taken after eight days. Dawson and Milinate camps surge as winter nears, with a warehouse plan and sheltered routes debated.
In Wilkesboro, North Carolina, John W. Cheatham alias Aaron Miller, linked to the murder of Daniel W. Duc, is arrested in Rock Mill. The case traces to a 24 year old crime with a pistol confrontation near Ray home in March involving two 15 year old boys. Miller allegedly fled to To ck Hill after changing his name. Detectives then located him and telegraphed authorities. he arrived with the posthumous son of Duc, born after his father’s murder.
Traveler and writer Henry Savage Landor, grandson of Walter Savage Landor, recounts a grim journey in India. Abandoned by his companions in Thibet, he was betrayed by locals, sentenced to death, and subjected to torture with hot irons. The sentence was commuted to further torture, leaving him with spinal and limb injuries after eight days of chaining.
Portland Maine October 4 General Neal Dow died at his Minots residence after a brief illness. The venerable reformer retained his composure until near the end and recognized his children at his bedside. Death resulted from the infirmities of old age after a week of illness. His mind remained clear and he recently read a portion of the Unity newspaper.
Aberdeen opened the fifth annual grain palace session drawing a large crowd and many visitors. Exhibits from the Griften Nell Stock company and Brookings Regiment bande attract attention. Opening performance tonight expected to draw a big attendance. Several Wichita displays already set up. A fire near Dredar damaged buildings at Allison's ranch. Hay Meyers attack caused further property loss. Two new injured workers were hospitalized.
Cleveland Oct 5 John J Shipherd a member of Charls Potter Co was arrested on embezzlement charges A receiver was sought for the firm over a claim of 091000 by Frank Dehaus Robinson alleging street mail stock owed The warrant lists him holding money and property valued at 63288 with no accounting made
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