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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1900
Page
2
The article surveys treaty ports in China from 1840 onward, noting how Westerners gained living rights at treaty ports amid unequal trade rules. It describes rapid urban building in New York and Havana, plus varied opinions on foreign influence, diplomacy, and local curiosities from 1847 to 1849.
Boyd Budde, a notorious convict who escaped from the Sioux Falls penitentiary, is charged with more thefts after a horse and wagon were stolen near Elk Point. A witness says Budde was seen Friday night, and authorities link him to earlier robberies following his escape. Private John Webb Duthie Hume of Sioux Falls is praised for saving money and building a home after service in the Spanish American War.
Aug. 29 Not many visitors in the Mills will be able to carry away such a unique souvenir as the one Mr and McMillan will take back to Iowa. While out for a walk in the woods they found a bird caught in a wolf trap. Mrs McMillan tied the logo with a handkerchief and they carried it to the city to keep it until they return home. Chamberlain Wil send Twien the Veuel Amit of Stock Chamberlain 80 Aug. 29 The first large shipment of stock from the range west of the Missouri river this season was shipped Sunday and Monday. One hundred eighty cars of steers from the C. R. Howard ranch and the Corbin Morrix ranch, some to Sioux City and others to Chicago, Indications are the volume will double last year. Good feed and rain aided the stock season.
A large crowd on August 20 witnessed a 6000-strong parade through Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street honoring the navy. Delegations from ex-Prisoners of War, Naval Reserve, and youth groups joined the march led by Commander in Chief Shaw, with ceremonies at the navy arch and John A. Legal monument.
General Archibald Sampson, U. S. minister to Ecuador, announced completion of a reciprocity commercial treaty with the Ecuadorian government. The accord aims to boost exports, especially flour and wheat, benefiting both nations.
From the Gold Country reports Bullion and passengers arriving on steamships in Seattle and Nome. The steamer Ohio brought 32,000,000 in precious metals. one third from Nome, Klondike contribution noted. South Frontier arrived with 40,000 in gold and 113 steerage passengers. Various U.S. and Chicago market notes follow, including cattle and hog receipts, prices, and local incidents such as a husband and wife killed by a train near Marshalltown.
A Denver suburb incident left Maw wid Winn Saito Mave $7000 in jewels after a masked robber held them at gunpoint. In another note, Mrs Betts was beaten and Mr Rennell injured during an early-mmorning car stop. Aug 21 dispatches mention a death at Camp Royal Weekley and a report from Taku about convoy activity and wounded civilians and children.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports persistent rumors that Russian authorities received word of a major defeat near Peking as Allied forces retreated after a fierce engagement. Washington notes delays in China reports amid Boxer activity, with dispatches suggesting higher stakes and potential Chinese ministers traveling to negotiate with foreign powers once credentials are verified.
Dispatch summarized from Conger indicating ongoing confusion over Chinese politics and foreign troop movements. The State Department monitors Amoy affairs as tensions with Japanese forces rise, with naval inquiries and possible inquiries by American commander for clarity. Continuous reports from Shanghai to Peking and line of communications between European and American powers noted, amid uncertainty about any unified policy or concrete actions.
The eleventh round at the Twentieth Century Club in Madison Square Garden ends in a dramatic finish as Walcott is injured and refuses to continue after a referee’s decision. West dominates, crowd wagers surge, and accusations of foul play surface as the referee contends with a controversial outcome.
News from the Philippines reports Manager Kennedy announcing that Walcott's skate fund would not be paid to Atapilo but redirected to a show. The notice notes typhoid delays shipping and mentions California bound transport from San Francisco, with further references to Philippine commissioners and McKinley’s instructions.
A CHEFO dispatch and subsequent reports ignite sensational claims of Russia Germany and Japan declaring war on China. Washington officials and diplomats deem the rumor unworthy of notice while stressing the U S must protect its rights in China and avoid compromising foreign policy amid regional tensions.
General Frey, leading French forces with Russian support in northern China, describes seizing the Chuen Chemen gate of Peking on the 36th and storming entrenched streets to lift the siege. He notes heavy Chinese casualties, four French losses, and high praise from Russian and Japanese allies for the operation and the fate of more than 500 Chinese dead on the field.
The Merald reports from Veliny August 16 2 say the enemy has been dispersed and the Forbidden city evacuated, guarded by allies. The Jasperial palace is surrounded and the dowager empress is said to have fled to the provinces
The statement notes a heated dispute over a planned September heavyweight bout between Jemtrien and Fitzsimmons. Jules A. Brady, for Jeffries, claims a match is impossible on the date, offering a forfeit if both sides agree, while Fitzsimmons’ camp rejects the proposal as mere advertising. A $10,000 bet is cited as a condition to force the match within three months.
The New York will of C P Huntington reveals a $1,000,000 trust for Princess Isolde Wiring her life, $200,000 for Mrs Huntington for life, and two thirds of Southern Pacific stock to Mrs Huntington with one third to Edward Huntington. The Fifth Avenue residence passes to Mrs Huntington then Archer M Huntington, and other sums to multiple heirs. Executors named include Huntingson's brother-in-law and relatives. Art collection ultimately goes to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A Cuban group numbering over 4,000 teachers and students arrived in Philadelphia on August 26, docking at Chestnut Street Wharf and proceeding to Independence Hall after a formal city welcome led by Mayor Ashbridge. The delegation, guided by Spanish speakers, traveled by streetcars and foot, with a large turnout of officials and the U.S. Senator Boise Peardae present. The trip mirrors broader city diplomacy during this period.
A fragmentary report from August 27 notes plans to move a large number of Boers from the Trankyans into Valley and Sabine County. It describes white officials and migrants, with threats and intimidation toward women, and calls for peace officers to join in securing order.
On the Campania voyage, a blue pencil note warned passengers to beware of gamblers. Three middle aged men from New York enticed victims with a "banker" setup. one victim lost $1, another $? and a third $695. Passengers recount an episode of swift wins and rapid losses during the voyage.
Dispatches describe a southern China uprising linked to Kywang Ya Wei and a group called Ko Lao Mal aiming to topple the Peking government. Proclamations urged constitutional government while pledging to protect foreigners, with tens of thousands mobilized and several conspirators beheaded as authorities try to restore order.
The Populist National Committee endorsed Adlai E. Stevenson for president after a long debate. Charles A. Towne was declined as vice presidential nominee, and Marion Tit ter chaired the meeting. A proposal to place a Populist on the ticket failed 24 to 71 while 124 members were represented by proxy.
William J. Bryan follows President McKinley by declining to attend the national Grand Army encampment in Chicago. He cites propriety and avoiding partisanship due to McKinley’s absence and his public duties, sending a telegram to Executive Director W H Harper. The Chicago committee regrets his inability to attend and expresses appreciation for his sentiment.
Scores of attendees at a Griggstown New Jersey harvest home festival were stricken with fever after eating. Within two hours fifty or more people fell seriously ill and were driven home. Five household members in Belle Mead suffered severe symptoms, with several Morlingow families affected. no deaths reported yet.
The battleship Alabama arrived at President Street from New York after a fast run, averaging 16 to 17 knots for six and a half hours. The ship faced a fox causing a slowdown and endured fourteen hours in the strait, with anchor and trials planned for Cape Ann. Notable guests including mayors Deni of Buffalo and Dart of Beaton were aboard for the trial run.
A playful verse extols SAPOLIO as the shining aid of Spotless Town. It paints roles from mayor to butcher, cook, and doctor, each linked to using SAPOLIO to keep streets and homes bright and clean throughout the town.
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