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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented historical newspaper excerpt references political reform, European travel costs, marriage licenses in Oklahoma lands, shifting gas utilities, philanthropy at Brown University, French American history studies, legal notices, Dickens tablets, a Baltimore monkey burial, a Chattanooga jury, betting on yacht races, and other unattached items with no single cohesive event.
The account follows Major Wasson, a dismissed officer tied to a rail robbery on a Galveston to Burt Davis trip. He claimed the loss of $20,100 on a train, but court records showed misappropriation and flight with a valise of papers. He received an 18 month term in the Kansas penitentiary and a public proclamation of the crime. President Arthur approved the court martial, and Wasson was reassigned to military service amid sympathy from friends.
Rebels attacked Angeles with artillery and infantry causing casualties. An American scouting party near Hallaute captured a Filipino major as regiments engaged and the enemy retired later in the day.
The London and New York chambers of commerce plan a joint dinner to foster Britain United States relations. London membership exceeds 4 000 with leaders from finance and industry expected to attend. Notable possible guests include Morrin Jenkins Chauncey DeWolfe and Pierpont Morgan figures, along with ambassadors Choate Porter and Whit.
Mong Kong reports say Baldomero Aguinaldo, brother of insurgent leader, is accused of treason and embezzlement of 80 000 from the Filipin treasury, planning to flee via Hong Kong. He was arrested after a staged crime at headquarters as U.S. forces moved to court martial his brother's death sentence. Also brief note of a New York court scene with a colored man charged for carrying a razor and an evasive plea.
Long train stopovers across Aberdeen Huron Madison Yankton and other towns as President McKinley and cabinet welcomed South Dakota volunteers back from the Philippines. Crowds cheered a reviewing stand parade, speeches praised service, unity, and the nation’s future.
Edgemont South Dakota welcomed returning Kilinnian soldiers Friday night with a depot reception. Citizens greeted them with whistles powder and revolvers. townsfolk provided meals and a hearty celebration. A parade and address of welcome followed, with soldiers traveling on to Deadwood and other towns for further ceremonies.
Report from Kilov dike Contiring Ulormag e Vielie notes Robert Blomain and the lk family, former Topid City residents, found a rich ore vein in the Aiin Wining district, Maski. Florence Flovuinu and Frank Baker are central figures amid a backdrop of international investors and a potential $200,000 bond. Auditor’s report follows with debt increase and county funds details. Death of Mrs. Hoyt Walker reported in S D. National W G Co delegates traveling to Seattle war convention hosted in Fargo.
Long account recalls heroic service of the South Dakota regiment in the Philippine campaign. Brevet promotions for officers and sergeants cited bravery at Tlockhouse, LaLome, and the church siege. vivid anecdotes from Sgt Kelley and Lt Huntington highlight endurance, crossing rivers under fire, and deadly close combat. Regiment suffered 11 killed, 97 wounded. troops returned to Yankton to a jubilant welcome with thousands greeting at depot.
A Washington telegram notes that Major General Shafter will retire October 16, 1899, but remain in command of California and the District of Columbia under orders. The retirement triggers a series of promotions and retirements among regular officers, elevating Frank, Pennington, Quenshine, Burk, Lovingt Carpenter, and Lawton or MacArthur to brigadier general, with MacArthur likely to command the army for over two years. The plan aims to reward officers who served in the Spanish-American War and Philippine insurrection, sequencing retirements to create vacancies for shifting ranks through 1909.
American naval units race to Manila with two routes. One group via the Baltic through the Suez Canal, the other by Pacific through Honolulu, Guam, and Hong Kong. Nashville leads the Atlantic contingent, while Ranger and Newark sail from the Pacific. timing, steamship readiness, and route handicap are debated by experts.
A rear end collision near Norwood on the Union Pacific line between a stock train and an eastbound fast mall killed two men and injured three others. Victims include Thomas J. Parker of Salt Lake City and Charles Morris of Laramie. authorities identify Parker as a wealthy stockman.
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