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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1895
Page
2
A collage of international notes cites the Orinoco mouth as vital to inland commerce, England's Venezuela view, Alfonzo XIII’s age politics, a California miner’s wheat trade, Turkish rifles and cartridges, Transvaal coin policy, Ohio’s colony idea, Roche on German French arms parity, the Ailsa cutter’s America Cup bid, Cuban uprisings against Spain, and wartime dispatches downplaying insurrection impact.
The Spanish ministry resigned following Saturday disturbances in the chambers as reporters withdrew in protest against the defense offered by the war minister. Officers attacked and wrecked El Globo, the newspaper founded by Senor Castelar.
Carlisle Pennsylvania Indian School boys voted 1800 of their earnings to support improvements after Congress failed to provide funds. The campus houses five trained military Indian companies.
Reports from London say Queen Victoria's rheumatism worsens to her back and arms disabling both legs and causing fear for her death. A death would dissolve parliament and trigger a new election, possibly shifting Commons toward more international bi metrilism.
A new machine enables pies to be produced without human hands. Dough is rolled into crusts and filled automatically with apple mince custard rhubarb pumpkin or other fillings ensuring uniform portions. The device can output thousands of pies daily and could position New England as a center of pie supply extending civilization to distant regions.
The summary compiles the latest important news from the Telegraph and Press Associations, highlighting major events and developments around the globe. It presents concise items drawn from the day's world coverage.
Secretary Herbert drafts a $150000 Holland torpedo boat contract. U S Germany cattle embargo dispute unresolved. Admiral Mead reports sailing his squadron from San Domingo to Kingston Jamaica. Ex deputy IRS official deems income tax collection impracticable. Rumor Thurston Hawaiian minister may resign before successor named.
Joaquin Miller arrives in San Francisco from Hawaii as obituaries mark leaders like Walter Greenland and John Koster. Gen. Cabell tops Michigan GR A R on first ballot while Biermann seeks Minnesota surveyor general. Other items note Queen Victoria's aging condition, Mrs. Vanderbilt's horses, and arrests in multiple cases.
A Victoria tug is lost with five men. A Chicago candy store fire nearly causes mass cremation. A British storm causes many deaths and heavy damage. A Kansas City packing plant fire causes over 1 million dollars in losses. Several fatal accidents and a sinking steamer are reported alongside other deadly incidents.
A string of crime items from New York Chicago and Montana reports fatal stabbings thefts and robberies. Noted events include Patrick Nevine killed by John McCahill in New York a jewelry store robbery in New York and a Montana mining swindle exposed. Six prisoners fled Fort Scott with Bill West among them and a Louisville shooting during a grocery robbery attempt. Forensic misdeeds by a forger gang surfaced in San Francisco.
Reports from London say the dowager duchess of Buccleugh nears death while conflicts abroad intensify. Japanese repulse an assault near Formosa as Cuban insurgents claim major Spanish losses at Bayamo and Ellebre. A series of political and military events ripple across Europe and the Americas.
A broad mix of notices reports Samuel Meigs death in New York ship movements to England and rail developments. It notes Wisconsin Telephone rate cuts, New York legislature anti-fight bill, university presidents conference in Chicago, Davis case revival in Montana, and claims about Jeff Davis. Other items include whisky trust finances, cattle policy in Nebraska, and whisky receivers resignations. Also mentioned are electricity replacing steam on a New York Central branch, Florence Iron River mine receiver in Milwaukee, Yale school inventor, Clarence bank suspension, National Harrow trust ruling, Texas anti-militia appropriation cut, Michigan anti fusion law upholding, and union glass workers talks.
The Minnesota Senate approved the age of consent bill raising the age to 18. The vote counted 43 for and 6 against. Other measures debated included a failed usury bill for national building and loan associations and several bills authorizing public levees, vessel taxation, and corporate oversight. The House reported progress on key bills, including Howard omnibus and Sheehan home rule, with calm debate noted on Staples pine land legislation.
The Minnesota senate approves salary reduction bills affecting Ramsey county after lengthy debate. the Ramsey delegation in the house bears responsibility if laws fail. Other measures pass and a cablegram congratulating Prince Bismarck on his eightieth birthday is sent.
In St Paul on April 4 the senate debated the recall of three Ramsey county salary bills, passed under suspension. The Hennepin delegation, initially supportive, faced internal dissent and a failed motion to reconsider. The session also saw approval of H. F. No. 5 on pound nets and discussion of H. F. No. 459.
The session saw voting on bonding counties for courthouses and a Memorial Day sports prohibition bill facing opposition. A suspensive rule was used to push an $10,000 water main extension toward the state fair grounds, with a naming dispute over a lobbyist source. Other measures included census, court writs, dependent children, school funds, and hospital for the insane bills, plus county drainage and building society amendments.
Cleveland April 4 Isaac M. Hines prominent physician and dean of the Western Reserve University medical department died last night of heart disease at age sixty one.
Germans commemorated the eighty birthday of Otto von Bismarck with nationwide displays. At Friedrichsruhe crowds gathered, trains carried gifts, and post cards and mementos flooded the country. His health briefly waned but he recovered, while kings and towns lit up in tribute.
A capias was issued for the arrest of Rev. Donald D. MacLaurin pastor of Woodward Baptist church and acting president of the Detroit civic federation on a libel charge. The suit is by John B. Leagan a defeated Republican police justice candidate opposed by the civic federation as linked to saloon interests. The alleged libelous remarks were spoken from the pulpit on a recent Sunday. MacLaurin left Minneapolis in early winter 1901 after years as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church there.
Chicago reports the death of Anthony C. Hesing former editor and publisher of the Illinois Staatz Zeitung at age seventy two He retired from active life in recent years and his son Washington Hesing now serves as Chicago postmaster Hesing born January 6 1823 in Germany came to the United States in 1839 He supported Lincoln during the war and was a Radical during Reconstruction contributing to Illinois Republican victories in 1866
Albert Dean aged 32 hanged himself from a rafter in a newly built house at Nineteenth avenue and First Street in Minneapolis. He was a Sweden native with no relatives in the city. His only brother had died weeks earlier, and despondency is believed to have driven the suicide. He lodged at 115 Fourteenth Avenue South.
The Chicago results show George B. Swift elected mayor by about forty thousand votes with Republicans winning assessor, collector, supervisor and town clerk posts. Frank Lawler also wins in the Nineteenth ward. Wisconsin and Minnesota cities trend Republican with several mayors and court judges elected. Nebraska races show saloon license issue widespread with Lincoln leaning Republican. Illinois and Missouri also report Republican gains in local offices and seats.
Buenos Ayres reports a rumor that the Chilean government plans to order an ironclad warship of 6000 tons from England. The claim cites no official confirmation and notes the purchase would bolster Chile's naval strength.
In Shawano Wisconsin on April 4 Parul Split rerber was torn apart by an explosion at a local pulp mill. Authorities investigated the blast and identified the deceased worker among those nearby at the time.
Winona Minnesota April 3 George N Scott longtime cashier at Beef Slough for Mississippi Logging is reported to be twenty thousand dollars short. He resigned last month to pursue real estate in Denver. An expert accountant is reviewing books while executives including Frederick Weyerhaeuser and Thomas Irvine delay final comment awaiting a formal inquiry.
A promotional notice touts Schrage’s $1,000,000 Rheumatic Cure with endorsements from George Renshaw and multiple city figures across Arkansas Missouri and Illinois. It claims cure for gout and neuralgia, urges readers to write for free investigation and seeks agents for Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co at 167 Dearborn Street Chicago.
The secretary of state is deeply concerned over the Venezuelan boundary issue. The British ultimatum to Nicaragua does not alarm officials, as no aggressive action against American interests there is expected. In contrast, the Venezuelan dispute presents a graver threat and potential U.S. involvement.
Paris reports the death of Camille Doucet perpetual secretary of the French academy born May 16 1812 in Paris. A lawyer by training he wrote dramas staged at the Odeon and rose to divisional chief of theaters directing imperial theaters in Paris and provinces. He entered the academy April 7 1865 and became perpetual secretary March 30 1875.
Baraboo Wisconsin April 3. The body of John Werner, once sought on incest charges, was found near Kilbourn City with a self inflicted gunshot wound. He disappeared before his trial and had threatened suicide. The death is considered self murder.
Kansas City reporters note ex-recorder of votes Charles Owsley and former deputy Harry Brislow posted bonds of 1500 dollars each before Judge Wofford to answer charges of permitting fictitious registrations. They were indicted by the grand jury last week.
An electrical storm Saturday night gave way to a ten inch snow in Pierre South Dakota on Sunday. The heavy snowfall crushed several buildings and halted street car service. One day total precipitation reached 1.4 inches.
Ohio municipal elections were held with Republican wins in most cities. Women voters participated for school board seats, while female candidates generally lost across the state.
Gulbrandsen, a Fergus Falls farmer, hid thirty dollars in gold in his granary believing banks unsafe. The gold and the hired man are missing.
Charles Doyen of 502 Tenth Street South was jailed after a violent escape into a padded cell. He lunged with a knife at Capt. Andrew Sandberg during restraint. the jailer subdued him and he was placed in a straight jacket. He was committed to St Peter after examination.
Washington reports the president will demand a full report on Consul Waller's case in Madagascar. If initial cable details hold, Ambassador Eustis will present the issue to the French foreign office for explanation of Madagascar authorities actions.
J Carlson, a single man from Pepin township near Lake City Minnesota, attempted death by self harm on April 2. He inflicted a throat wound and chest stab wounds, neither considered fatal, with fear of bastardy conviction given as the motive.
The northern portion of the five story Times building in Chicago was damaged by fire today to the extent of 70000 dollars. At the early stages the landmark seemed in danger of total destruction.
Dispatches from Pierre dated April 2 report Taylor the defaulting state treasurer located in Valparaiso Chile. Upon investigation no one has heard such a report and none can be located who confirms the claim.
For the first time since the senatorial balloting began a follower of Addicks deserted him and voted for James Pewnnewell a Dover lawyer. The switch marks a notable shift in local political alignment during the Senate race.
Utica New York Special In the United States court Hawley E Webster former Brockport postmaster pleaded guilty to embezzling money orders totaling 1372 dollars. He was sentenced to pay the embezzled amount as a fine and to eighteen months imprisonment.
West Plains Missouri April 2 report states the Willow Springs bank made an assignment. Liabilities total about $18 000 in deposits and assets are around $36 000, signaling financial distress.
A man fell down hotel stairs in Madison last evening fracturing his skull and dying early this morning. Police report no identification available and the case is under investigation.
Chicago special reports Sine Dielson a Danish girl secured a $5,000 verdict today in a $25,000 breach of promise suit against H. D. Alysworth, a railroad man. Miss Dielson has been in the country only a few years and formerly served in the household of Prince Christian, heir apparent to the Danish throne.
A. H. Stone & Co., wholesale glove dealers, have assigned for the benefit of creditors in a Cleveland matter.
Jack Martin, once a saloonkeeper, and farmer John Casserly were arrested in Marshall Minnesota on the charge of setting fire to the Martin residence last winter.
Mrs V Curley of Clarence Iowa recounts years of severe stomach illness ending after trying Dr Williams Pink Pills urged by a friend. She enters recovery, regaining strength and appetite and credits the remedy with restoring health after failed doctors. The pills are sold by druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co with six boxes for $2.50.
A Colsville pebble bank rises in Mahoning County amid white smooth stones weighing ten thousands of tons. The writer asks geologists to explain its glacier era origin and how the area received such a vast, polished pebble deposit with no trail of detritus or nearby matching material.
A comic exchange from New York Weekly features a hostess apologizing for poor memory of names and the Count playfully advising consulting a specialist on mandal diseases. The Count reveals a long, whimsical surname Kaskowowski schuiffingloski.
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