This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1900
Page
2
A scrambled mix of notes highlights South Dakota and nearby states with reports on agriculture, tobacco and Florida exports, a Charleston relocation project, and a planned campaign tour by Senator Frye and Mark Hunk. The column blends travel plans, economic tidbits, and cultural notes from the era.
A grand fusion meeting is planned in Sioux Falls on Monday with Charles A. Towne of Minnesota to speak in the afternoon, followed by Marion Butler of North Carolina and Senator Pettigrew addressing the crowd in the auditorium. A torchlight procession and wagon parade precede the event, described as the greatest fusion gathering in the region during the campaign.
The imperial court relocates from Peleing to Singan amid fears of allied pressure and reports of fortified defenses. Viceroys Liu Kya Yih and Cheng Bh Tring lead the move with minister Wu watching potential punishments. Telegraphed talks with Shanghai suggest negotiations abroad while old palaces in Singan await reuse.
Reports from Vigo Spain describe fresh disturbances as rival fishermen from Cangas clash with the Spanish gunboat Vas Conunes de Halbourg while leaving port. Injuries are reported and fires and unrest spread to the port as authorities respond.
A large crowd gathered in the candidate's boyhood home town as William Jennings Bryan spoke at the courthouse about his political aims. He warned of Republican influence, party corruption, and bribery while appealing to local voters. He noted strong support in surrounding towns and predicted a Democratic victory if current trends continued.
Chicago reports a murder tied to an insurance scheme with up to 73000 dollars in coverage. Police suspect a plot to defraud life insurers. two suspects are detained and a third is held as a possible conspirator. Detective Braule L. Broiles and Dr. August Singer are among those arrested, with F Wayland Brown from Mooney & Voland Detec tive agency under investigation.
In New York Albert J. Patrick and Charles F. Jones appear before Ilveta Gecretary seeking to post bail on attempted forgery charges tied to William Marsh Rice. The case centers on alleged forged checks and a purported will gifting Patrick the entire fortune, with $40,000 to relatives. Experts will analyze handwriting to determine authenticity amid fraudulent claims.
Fragmented OCR prose recalls a classroom drill where two syllable words were taught by a teach er guiding a line of eyes and hands. Pupils groaned through rows of letters while a mood of bustle and routine filled the Moor yard.
Reports from the Luzon front describe ongoing operations around Bonniana and North and South provinces as winter rains ease. General Foueg directs attention to troop movements and a tightening search for Filipino forces while Mabini, freed from Manila jail, maintains loyalty despite upheaval and a hoped private accord with American authorities. The commission plans revisions of tari? reform results and trade relief, with transports Sumner, Venuy, and Logan reinforcing Southern maritime positions and marindigse forces.
Clara Barton, president of the National Red Cross Society, appeals to lumber dealers, builders, and businesses to donate material and tools for erecting 10 room houses and shelters for survivors of the Galveston storm. She cites 40 000 residents, 10 000 dead or drowned, and 3 000 homeless, urging rapid relief and reconstruction efforts nationwide.
In October activity Lipton influenced the pork market, with prices jumping from 54.25 to 16 per barrel amid tight supply and large export demand. Analysts note Lipton’s 72,000 barrels claimed and a visible shortage as buyers seek available stock.
In London dispatches Oct reports a disputed tally of prisoners captured or surrendered during daily fighting. Commandant Muller and others reportedly offered to surrender to Commandant Dirkson near Pretoria. A detachment engaged a Boer party but retired after three hours of combat, with several wounded and Boer cheers.
An unclear report mentions Mrniger'a Grundyon preparing a home in Brussels for Mim Lourenixe Maranes with Oct 9 as a date. It notes a former Transvaal president will travel by a Dutch cruiser in the near future.
In a damaged report the Upper May Valley endures heavy rain and electrical display. Railroads suffer minimal disruption while Minnesota, Dakota, and Chippewa regions report flooded routes and delayed operations. Farmers face losses as weather impacts livestock and crops.
President Mitchell calls a joint miners convention in Beranton to decide whether to accept the 10 percent wage increase offered by operators. The strike stalls in the anthracite region as miners and merchants expect a close to the conflict with meetings planned in Shamokin Revamton and Scranton. Mitchell will attend gatherings and a parade, aiming for a quick convention adjournment and return to work.
An investigation by Annapolis police and Det. 1 An into hazing at the Naval Academy has led Superintendent Wainwright to appoint a court of inquiry. Implicated cadets include A G Goo k of Kansas City first class, John S Abbott of Wisconsin third class, Wm Abertil of South Carolina third class, Harold Davin Childs of Vermont second class, Bradford of ? class, W P Field of Arizona third class. Cadet Cook allegedly presided when junior J E Portch of Alabama was forced to stand on his head. A first class assistant officer reportedly failed to stop the hazing. The room of Cadet Abbot was found with a first class mitt. Dorieh invited to join hazing. The fourth class men reportedly follow orders, with mild hazing so far, while upperclassmen direct the acts. The inquiry continues as more details emerge.
Canton Ohio October report says President and Mrs. McKinley travel to meet Senator Spooner of Wisconsin at the railroad station for a political address here. The President then returns to Washington escorted by Mrs. McKinley.
The Twenty-ninth United States infantry reportedly lost about sixty men on Macindagus island as relief columns land along the Marinduque coast. Reports cite MacArthur and Kemp confirming captures, with rebels possibly transporting captives to Taxon and the town of Yorke near Tarcon.
Speaker Henderson began a speaking tour through Nebraska and Canada with planned stops in New York. The trip aims to promote policy agendas and engage audiences across multiple states during October.
The obituary reports the death of Thomas L. McRedith, aged about 72, a longtime resident since 1853. He was found at his home after a sudden illness and died yesterday at the local health bar.
Reported at length in the Pittsburgh era, the miners seek a wage increase and adjusted pay scales. A convention at Scranton is hinted with leaders delaying public statements and pledges, while authorities warn of action if marches resume.
The American Mapper to the Eyclidh note dominates discussions as Washington weighs arms import bans and constitutional hurdles. Proposals urge a permanent guard at Peking and a fixed Peking to Pekin route, while an imperial edict signals shifts in China involving Shanxi and Singan sites.
A new Pittsburgh based combination of manufacturers formed with 1.1 million capital. Operations start November 1. The Pittsburg Atewin filters business, previously limited to territory west of New York and east of the Mississippi river, will expand to cover the entire country.
Presidential candidate Bryan toured Indiana delivering a five minute address at Mainfield in Hendricks County and spoke to university students at DePauw near Greencastle. He urged trust in Democrats plans to treat filibusters and Cuba policy and defended voters against Republican strategies as crowds cheered in multiple stops including Brazil.
A fierce blaze at the Sioux City stock yards destroyed two large hay barns and several cattle pens, threatening thousands of cattle. Firemen and helpers, led by John Ryan and Walter Strange, battled the flames amid strong winds, with losses estimated between 12 000 and 15 000 dollars. The central pens and barns were ruined. plans call for new, larger buildings to replace them.
The Iowa Supreme Court issued rulings on multiple appeals including Whitney v Guilion in Shelby district, Garner v appellant, and Meyer v Reopyle Button Co. Also noted were party gains updates from a district election and a $1,000 reward for Mrs Herdmin’s killer in Garden City, plus a mid-year Populist ticket filing with secretary of state.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.