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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
2
A scattered clippings bundle reports a dubious milk making claim from Coffeyville Kansas promoter Trice Boner about using purified gases and special processes. It mixes odd animal tricks with Europe travel notes and a wedding tale from Ireland, including local humor and mischief at a reception.
In Dakota, a broad temperance campaign aims to restore a constitutional amendment on liquor control. Prohibition advocates including John G Woolley and others will address South Wakaitaini on Sept 24, while out-of-state speakers visit to bolster support amid ongoing efforts across the state.
August totals show cattle shipments at 418 cars, sheep six cars, horses none, near doubling from last year. This year September and October expected to be busy with around 1000 cars shipping as rains ease and winter feed outlook improves.
Vernon Sept 5 The state university opens Sept 17 with bright prospects. Enrollment inquiries are high as buildings are readied and faculty strengthened with two new teachers. The library is being organized and new apparatus added.
Doctors in the city discuss the case of Chutes Wells who was accidentally shot in the eye with a small caliber revolver. the bullet damaged the brain and narrowly missed killing him. In politics, H T Loucks is touted as a leading Republican campaigner, called the father of popular reform in South Dakota, visiting the city for the week.
A high voltage contact near a patrol box caused fatal injuries to two policemen and injured others when a live wire delivered a 4,000 volt shock. Nicholas Beckman and Looney identified among the victims as authorities investigate the accident scene.
In Kentucky Sept 5 a large fee was paid to Dr. McCormack of Bowling Green for medical services to Governor Goebel’s son Arthur after a fatal shooting in Frankfort. The payment was made by Goebel’s relatives and extended the doctor’s efforts during a lengthy bout of illness. Arthur Goebel’s arrival prompted renewed requests to continue treatment. Rural delivery in Dakota mentioned.
Harrington appointed postmaster at Borst City in Clay County with duties to begin September 13. A rural delivery service will start. route length about thirty miles servicing Vermillion and Rosebud areas, with carriers William B. House and Frank J. Floyd among staff.
The War Department releases details from General Bufty and Major Per Toys of the medical corps on hospital conditions and casualties. Front reports show 200 ill at Thon Tain and many wounded, plus cattle market prices and receipts across multiple locations with steady to higher trends.
A Chicago and Northwestern passenger train left Chicago at 4:43 yesterday afternoon and derailed near Ridott in Stephenson County. Several cars left the track and the engineer Merrick Ryan of Freeport was killed. Twelve to fifteen people injured, with several seriously. Names of injured include Grant, Wirth, Walker, and others. varied injuries reported.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention dates and proclamations tied to the Queen's government. Includes references to warrants, proclamations, and officials such as Roberta Feparta and Pert of her Majesty's Gomis. Context unclear due to garbled text.
Sept 5 New York reports a riot on West Forty-eighth Street involving whites and blacks after an apple core incident. Police dispersed crowds, with several injuries and threats of lynching, while a white vendor and a colored man were both harmed in the unrest.
War Department summary from Manila dated Sept 5 reports an engagement near Carmen Bohol with six American wounded. Enemy casualties listed as 120 killed though later notes indicate incomplete casualty counts. General Shughes notes the action occurred in the southern area with further details pending.
Reports say the British steamer Cathy was wrecked on a Yukon river sector while en route to Vancouver. Seventeen Skagway residents formed a union amid rescue efforts as the damaged cargo and crew escaped to shore.
Reports say the New York cigar industry dispute nears settlement after weeks of conflict. Two members of the cigar manufacturers alliance split from the association as 500 Litton workers resume tax work and 230 McCoy Co employees prepare to return to tools as recognized unionists. Serious hunting accident in Huron injures miller clerk John Millian’s colleague Harvey. shot from prairie chickens leaves facial scars but recovery expected.
In a Chicago flat, a burglar hidden by a cat trapped by sticky fly paper is found by janitor and police after loud crashes. Officers seize the scene of wrecked furniture and broken china while neighbors report quiet after the incident.
A Detroit woman recalls a moment on her veranda when a visitor, unable to recall her name, persists in polite greeting while she struggles to remember him. The scene blends memory loss with social courtesy as a repairman arrives.
Washington digest notes Chinese efforts to reorganize government while foreign troops remain in Peking. Dispatched reports discuss Prince Ching possibly returning as a de facto Chinese government forms. Russia’s stance and American diplomacy influence shape a cautious path toward settlement.
London reports indicate Sir Claude McDonald has not yet allowed a public UK stance on withdrawal from Peking while evacuation campaigns continue in the press. Rumors of French action against Chinese farmers on Hai Kiang provoke potential reactions abroad.
The article notes a 20 million dollar cost estimate for the American part of an allied operation in China. It describes expenditures on transport and equipment as the government supports troops moved from the Philippines and other areas to China, with ongoing resistance en route and widespread Chinese population concerns.
A fragmented 19th century report describes a father being shot and killed by his son in New Jersey. Court testimony referenced by the New Jersey Law Journal shows witnesses discussing the crime and potential self defense claims as the case unfolds.
Fragmented text recounts alleged coercion and debt influence involving Count Castelnave and George Gould amid creditor pressure and a New York trip. It references Edwin sailing from Cherbourg and claims of paid creditors, plus a disjointed excerpt on Philippine governance under MacArthur.
Indianapolis dispatch quotes John I. Mitchell of the United Mine Workers predicting a major strike by anthracite miners in Pennsylvania and nearby regions. He cites a 8,800 pounds per ton wage demand and removal of conditions, asserting up to 140,000 or 76,000 miners could quit if publicly ordered as disruptions escalate.
A report from an official source indicates no firm action will be taken on creating the Sioux City diocese until Archbishop Steane returns from Europe. Father John Carroll of Dubuque is described as the probable appointment for the position.
The report states Mian Pranves Gplacom from Pn Win defeated Mise Curti Bouthampton of Philadelphia four to one in the women's golf championship today, with Getouting Mlue Alucquest CUrtte of BoM fon in second place.
From Cherbourgh New York Sept 4 the steamer Deutschland of the Hamburg American line again eclipsed prior records for swift transatlantic travel. She covered the voyage from Cherbourg to Sandy Hook in five days twelve hours and paused at noon Saturday to claim the record for the fastest day’s run, achieving about 33.2 knots per hour.
Crowds at 251 Clark Street surged as veterans and others sought G A R excursion coupons. A fainting woman triggered panic, plate glass shattered, and many injured rushed to nearby homes or hospital. Police arrived to restore order.
Fragmented OCR text describes Bryan’s arrival in Indiana and a train journey that ends at a Burlington station. The garbled lines mention a reception at Cullers and a description of a stopover and upcoming speaking engagement.
A rear end collision between an excursion train and a milk train near Hatfield Pa killed thirteen and injured over thirty. Victims include Annie Sherry 21, Horery Miller 23, Mordaunt, and Kaelin family members from South Bethlehem Allentown Philadelphia and Bethlehem. The Bethlehem Allentown passengers were traveling to Atlantic City when the two trains collided at 0:05 a.m. The front cars of the excursion train were wrecked and many injured were freed from wreckage.
Report from San Francisco notes the steamer Californine bound for Manila has reported forty days overdue with a cargo of passengers and a portion of the voyage under way. Insurance coverage appears offered as shipmasters discuss a potential accident and related delays.
A 1930s era report cites a weekly bank statement with scattered figures, mentioning a total of 12,406,000 in face value with 6,194,000 in silver. Mentions of mint production and base metals are noted, alongside garbled references to markets or locations. The text is fragmented and includes several unreadable words.
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