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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1899
Page
2
Fragmented report chronicles water fountain patronage and a famed water pebble. It notes crowds, numbers drinking daily, and aging capacity. Also mentions royal births, a Danish prince, a Mecklenberg grandmother, Manchurian rail, London’s lord mayor, and a torpedo boat christening.
Reports from London describe a tense day as Boer ultimatum news unsettles markets while thousands greet colonial troops bound for South Africa. Crowds cheer the Queen’s soldiers through the city and at Fenchurch Street station, signaling imperial resolve amid diplomatic uncertainty.
Dispatches from Darmstadt report that medical examination shows brain surgery is essential to relief the Tsar from intolerable headaches attributed to an assassination attempt. In Japan, Professor Bergmann, a noted German surgeon, will perform the operation.
At Tamla on October 1 the stockholders of the Christian Publishing Company failed to oust Rev Deam es Harvey Garrison as editor in chief of the Christian Evangelist. The vote reflected dissent over his management and continued publication of communications critical of biblical text. Garrison has led the paper for over thirty years despite calls for resignation. no action has been taken yet.
Fragmented source mentions President Harrison and claims regarding peace concessions and mediation between Grant Britain and a southern republic. The garbled OCR makes it impossible to extract a coherent event, date, or quotable actions with reliable names or outcomes.
Fire near Mill Valley and Mt Tamalpais destroys Owl's News residence of George S Harsh and many redwoods. Dozens of homes saved by volunteers as flames threaten Corte Naglera Gulch and surrounding districts. Loss estimated at 120000 to 500000 with one missing, several horses believed perished.
Caracas dispatch reports the armistice between rival forces ended. Senor Matos returns after meeting General Castro, heightening government tensions. A German training ship Nixe arrived at Lingayen, signaling renewed military activity.
In Havana yesterday a mob of about 200 threatened to lynch a Spaniard named Aculey at Cubanan where he worked after a dispute with a man named Weaver. Police and the mayor intervened, sending Aculey away by carriage. Later, more crowds formed seeking further removals tied to the Cuba-Spain conflict. Also noted is Denver magnate George Trich, owner of a large hardware plant, who died aged 70 after a long illness.
The Chicago Auditorium hosts a grand banquet with 7000 guests under festival committees. President McKinley and other dignitaries attend as speakers, while Sir Wilfrid Laurier addresses Canadian unity and cross border relations with the United States. The event features formal toasts and diplomatic remarks outlining shared history and cooperation.
Manila October 10 General Lawton commands the advance from Cavite toward Malabang with Schien's vanguard entering Rosario. Behyvin's division and Lowe's scouts push from Bacoor to Cavite Viejo and Novaleta, with heavy fighting near Noveleta. Marines and naval forces support landings as forts and trenches resist, while Indians transport and a Tennessee regiment prepares to leave for the United States.
Between the Columbia and Stancack in New York on Oct 10 the race between Shamrock and Comilia failed as the wind was too light, and it was declared no contest.
Odinna Iowa October 10 a large barbecue attracted about 5000 people to Blakesburg where William Beyan spoke. He will deliver an address and dream of Sigourney that evening as part of the event security and crowd control were arranged for the large turnout.
A train collision in Niles Ohio injures multiple passengers on the PHM and Western line near Nilex. Bert Be Ward of Deforest is killed. Injured include Joseph Allen and others. one child among the victims. Causes under investigation with reports of an unauthorized bell ring.
In Cairo in October a report details the collapse of nine of the hypostyle columns in the temple of El Karnak, part of the XIX Dynasty Thebes complex. The great hall, 170 feet wide, formerly stood on 134 columns, with the left side largely ruined, highlighting a major architectural loss.
The fragment describes a colossal hall with a twenty foot diameter dome built by Zetee J and continued by his son. It notes grand sculpture portraying the magnificence and power of the rulers, with reliefs showing monarchs making offerings to the oil and ornate wall carvings.
Secret Service notes a dangerous counterfeit $1 silver certificate from 1861 series. Reproduction shows Tillman, Morgan, and Hendricks portraits on a photomechanic print. Quality ink and paper flaws reveal the fake across a mostly solid but slightly light impression.
Typhoon wrecks near Wisyi as a train plunges from a bridge into the river. Six killed and many injured, with damage to property and crops reported. A brother of a United States senator from New Mexico is mentioned in connection with the event.
Report from Washington dated October 10 states Captain Hemp Hill aboard the Detroit cable ship brought the Venezuelan government peace negotiator from Puerto Caballo at the request of the U S minister to hasten talks. Venezuela says President must accept a settlement once terms are arranged, though no terms have been finalized.
War department announced end of press censorship in Manila. General Otis and Secretary Root details show censorship removal followed correspondents protest. Manila dispatches now filed with army HQ. ships Newark Badger Bancroft Nashville Nackiville New Orleans Brooklyn prepare for service.
In New York the mutilated woman found on West Seventeenth Street and in the North River prompts police to pursue identifications. Dr. Albert T. Wanton believes similar to Whitechapel murders, noting pleurisy and normal lungs. Detectives under orders across the city search for clues while a barrel found on West Fifteenth Street yields a flesh fragment and golden hair, suggesting a planned, connected crime.
Mackay-Bennett cable boat announces no race at Sandy Hook on Oct 10 due to fog and lack of wind. Managers of both yachts silence speakers as to their plans. details provided by Associated Press Dispatch.
The body of a young woman was found strangled in a lonely place near the Merrimac River at 2 AM. Police believe the motive involves crime of passion or assault and think she was a stranger to the area. The case is under investigation with no identification available.
The state supreme court released a set of decisions including Warhott v Crawford and Keokuk superior reversals in several districts. A Vanderbilt will rumor from New York predicts Mrs. Vanderbilt will reside at The Breakers in Newport with annual income for life and specific divisions of the estate among heirs.
Aberdeen and Sioux Falls report preparations for the presidential party arrival. Reception plans include a depot welcome, a public address, and an informal gathering at the Cataract house. The route shifts to connect with Yankton and a full Republican reception is organized locally.
Chairman Jones of Arkansas and Senator Saye Dryen spoke in New York on the possible Democratic nomination for President. They asserted Bryan is sure to win the nomination and would have a larger following than in 1896. Croker’s role in the campaign was noted with cautious comment.
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