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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1896
Page
2
Fragmented report notes a conference on a proposed United Central American federation with Costa Rica and Guatemala amid disputes. It mentions the so called Amapal plan, a failed federation attempt, and the swift progress of a French torpedo vessel.
Reports from South Dakota cover mining outputs valued at around ten million dollars with expectations of higher returns this year. Samuel Oyen’s barn fire near Tritton, religious meetings on the Yankton reservation, and trials in Fargo involving adultery laws are noted alongside cattle shipments, hay production, and evolving post routes. Anticipated legal changes and local incidents provide a broad snapshot of the era’s economic and social activity.
A distorted OCR letter praises the Populist party and William Jennings Bryan, urging consolidation and support for a bimetallic policy. It discusses party unity, opposition to foreign interests, and a pledge to uphold democratic principles in the US presidency amid a tense national debate.
William J. Bryan arrived Memphis at 7:10 a.m. from St. Louis amid a large crowd of supporters and party members. He spoke at Overton Park and later at the Peabody hotel before continuing to Nashville, urging dedication to bimetallism and opposing a monetary system dictated by foreign interests.
In Wayne on October 3 the Bryan meeting drew about 1 500 attendees at Greopery House, with 240 cavalry in the parade and many more present at Dulin game. Speakers Finn Reed of Madivun and Tithe even addressed the crowd, while hundreds gathered for the evening event. The populace debated Tarngut and anticipated Dollier of Towa, amid strong political activity.
In Virginia, Fusion efforts to spot a cross party ticket failed as propositions to award two electors to Bryan and Watson or three electors to Bryan and Sewall were debated and rejected. A united Democratic electors slate had been chosen at Staunton and sent to the secretary of the commonwealth as the ballot deadline passed.
A severe telegraph operator shortage crippled the wheat export trade in Canada and the Northwest. Delegates from the sailors and conductors unions left for Montreal to attend a conference with Canadian Pacific officials. If no agreement is reached a general strike may follow, signaling a pivotal impact on the region’s rail and telegraph services. An industrial accident in Minnesota killed worker Anderson on the Great Northern line. The incident shut the line and sent remains to the morgue. A bank theft suspect Wing resisted arrest. a Vale bank official noted as a notable financier. A scientist Maingault reportedly discovered that converting vocal sounds into voltages could emit human voices.
Noor Pettigrew spoke to a crowded house on the money question in Rapid City and Governor Sheldon followed on. Both crowds overflowed with strong, logical talks though Pettigrew appeared more amused and combative. The day also covered rumors of upcoming political talks and rail fires damaging property, with local dispatches from Detroit and St Petersburg noting arrests for drunkenness and punitive measures.
Delegates from 200 local clubs gather for the second quadrennial National Association of Democratic Clubs convention in St Louis Missouri. Chauncey and Stevenson address the assembly stressing voter independence in choosing the ticket, high stakes on tariff and monetary policy, and support for Bryan and Sewall amid a party unity push.
The text reviews party platform debates on monetary policy including specie standards and convertible money. It notes speeches by Hancock and Hendricks, the call for honest money, and the party’s commitment to universal justice and constitutional principles. Governor Stone welcomes delegates as Altgeld is greeted with cheers.
In Columbus Ohio probate court Thursday Allen G Thurman’s heirs filed to settle his estate. Executors Allen W Thurman and Alfred G Philips seek sale of real property to cover debts of nearly 50,000 dollars. Mortgage bond by Transcontinental Life Insurance and 320,000 with Northwest Mortgage Company. Personalty left about 20,000, tied to Great Southern Hotel venture.
Terre Haute Indiana October 3 reports indicate Senator Voorhees is very ill at his home near Mackinaw and unable to take part in campaigning. Denials from various quarters suggest he may not appear in public again, with uncertainty about his political involvement moving forward.
The Canadian Pacific telegraph staff walkout expands as tensions rise at North Hayard and Ottawa. Trains run late or cannot be located while officials hold to a hard line on grievances, with unions asserting strong protests and the strike spreading to key routes and headquarters in Montreal.
Cherboute Oct 6 The Russian imperial yacht Polar Star and Standart, escorted by the French squadron, are sighted at noon. President Faure and officials greet the visitors at Quai de l Avaynal before a luncheon at the prefecture.
Police from Harrison Street station investigate a pattern of infant deaths found in the Chicago River near the Harrison Street Bridge since last Thursday. Autopsies indicate the infant was thrown alive into the river, suggesting a city wide baby ferry operation operated at night.
A Burlington crowd for Republican Day drew record turnout with excursion and regular trains packed. Speakers included Senator Foraker and Woodmansee addressed a capacity audience at Grimes Opera House. Other items mention a Chicago court decision and a Michigan bank failure.
A passenger train derailed near Tayes Missouri after an explosion on the track. Seven bodies were recovered and several passengers and crew were injured, including engineer Kump and fireman Hollister. Robbery rumors spread as responders stabilized the scene and removed the dead at dawn.
A Choctaw Nation boys academy burned killing four students while others escaped or were injured. Superintendent J J Jeter awoke to flames, saved himself, and residents report no insurance coverage and questions about rebuilding.
Cincinnati report says Alvin Kleinmeyer, secretary of the Linn Street Building Association, vanished five years ago after securing a $16,000 loan from Father Mueller of St Mary’s Church. The loan, repaid with interest, appears to be paid from the priest’s personal savings, not church funds, and Kleinmeyer allegedly induced Mueller to withdraw the money from the association. Father Mueller, aged 60, notes the affair traces to an apparent $60,000 shortage.
The World Sun reports engagement rumors between Mick Whiteaberh Colling and Chauncay Mitchell Dupyw with a November wedding eyed at St Bartholomew's. A friend of Miss Calline received a letter. ship Rivoli is en route to New York by late October. Collins is a wealthy heiress, daughter of Commodore Vanderhitt, worth about $3,000,000.
U S cruiser Newark sails from Key West under sealed orders. Report says she heads for Tampa to intercept a Spanish warship pursuing an American schooner sighted near Mayaguana. President Cleveland may depart Washington with family soon, while Congress readiness grows hopeful.
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