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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1897
Page
2
The Brainerd Dispatch notes office seekers face melancholy days. It mentions Mr. Gage as the handsomest man in the new cabinet. Other items joke about Chicago, Canton brass band shortages, bourbon trust, tobacco crackdown, Turkey buying ironclads, and sultan hunting sand-bars in the Mediterranean.
The former president receives little notice as he pursues duck hunting, with public focus drifting away from the number of ducks he kills.
The speaker asks who seeks to recover American flags captured by Mexico in war and notes no government action has occurred. The remark implies a lack of formal efforts to retrieve the flags.
A Normal Ill preacher says he uses beer to ease nervous prostration after being held up by a footpad. The note adds curiosity about the high beer consumption.
The article notes Stratton, a Cripple Creek millionaire, refuses to join money making schemes. He tells promoters his aim is to keep his income within decency limits, impressing with a rare stance among the wealthy.
Dr Lyman Abbott says David wrote only fifteen of the 150 Psalms and thus was not the poet many claim. Rev William Lloyd, a New York Congregational minister, asserts the Balaam story is not literally true and the ass did not speak with human voice.
Bay City representative Donovan proposes a bill to curb single life terming it single cuseedness and exempting men who were jilted or considered homely. Ministers and justices welcome the measure for expected business boost.
The woman weighed 600 pounds and died after a long hospital stay. She could not be moved through the ambulance door and broke a stretcher. six men aided her upstairs as authorities confirmed her death after more than half an hour. The fat layers hindered examination of the heartbeat and blood flow.
Frank Rice once from Holly New Jersey and Miss Lizzie Frake married in Pennsylvania in 1881. They kept the marriage secret while Rice sought fortune in California. After sixteen years he returned to Mount Holly and claimed his wife, with friends none sensing the long hidden union.
An elderly Chicagowoman kept about thirty cats in her apartment drawing complaints from neighbors. Health officers ordered removal of the felines, and the landlady notes the door was kept locked to deter intruders. The woman mourns the loss of her beloved pets.
Germany's fifteen principal landowners control about 9 million acres of German soil. The list top holder is Prince Wittgenstein with 3 million acres, followed by the Duke of Arenberg at 800,000 and others including the Prince of Thurn and Taxis, the Duke of Brunswick, and the Prince of Talleyrand-Sagan who is a French subject. Many possess sizable estates abroad as well.
An Atlanta clergyman condemns "beautiful women" who gamble for prizes at raids, calling the practice unlawful both in divine law and human law. He asserts his usefulness must end, and suggests the women of his church share that fate.
The offer by Andrew Carnegie and other wealthy individuals to loan the state millions for Capitol rebuilding raises doubt that their motive is to clear consciences or secure further favors.
A Milpitas woman claims a simple practice can beat despondency and related ills. She prescribes laughing three times daily, with or without reason, and reports improved health and spirits. Try and laugh, everybody.
Following a young woman’s murder in a railway carriage in England, rail firms consider adopting the safer coach design used in this country where no one is ever murdered though robberies occur occasionally.
President Rottman of the defunct Mullanphy bank in St. Louis alleges he was hypnotized by a liquor dealer named Teuscher into lending $80,300 on worthless security. He calls Teuscher a witcher in a dubious scheme.
The appointment of John Hay as ambassador to England is reported, highlighting the diplomatic shift and the likely impact on U S relations with Britain. The note emphasizes his qualifications and the significance of the posting for the administration's foreign policy.
April reports describe rapid water rise in the Red River reaching new highs. Flooding floods basements and streets. Keeley institute and many homes evacuated. bridges closed and rails submerged as Grand Forks and Mandan report rising gorges and inundation threats.
April reports describe the Jim river valley flooding from Yankton to Vermillion with water levels rising. Rail lines from Great Northern Northwestern and Milwaukee suffer extensive washouts, bridges endangered, and severed access isolating Yankton for weeks. Aberdeen Huron Redfield Vermillion North area report receding water and lingering basements damage with ongoing rough conditions.
Across Minnesota towns the floods push residents from houses and threaten embankments. West St Paul faces rapid flats flooding while river highs threaten hundreds of homes. Winona sees mills shut and workers moving goods. Little Falls notes a log and ice jam near new boom piers. Minneapolis reports nearly 100 families vacating as waters rise.
Reports from Lomes on the West side Hata show two thirds of residents forced to move since Saturday with water up at least sixteen inches. The Tenth avenue bridge is deemed unsafe and closed after an engineer’s inspection. Lake City records nine inch flood rise in twenty four hours and government pier failing to stem ice. Nearby, Grand Rapids notes no Mississippi trouble above Aitkin and dams in good condition with snow depth around eighteen inches.
The ice on Lake Pepin has broken up and the lake is now open for navigation. A large number of logs followed the ice flow and water levels are the highest ever known and still rising. Maiden Rock and Lake Pepin are cleared, but a further rise could damage the Burlington road.
Memphis April 6 report warns that the Flower Lake breach on the east bank north of Helena Ark has grown from a few feet to a thousand, flooding the northern Mississippi counties. If the delta water recedes by May 5 a cotton crop may be saved, but May 10 plantings risk frost. Crevasses must be closed before the June rise to avoid a second overflow. The delta yields about half a million bales of cotton annually. Much suffering is reported from overflowed areas.
Detroit elects William C. Maybury mayor by about 1000 over Capt Albert E Stewert. Judge John Miner loses police justice to Republican Albert F Sellers. Cincinnati mayor Levi C Goodale wins by 7320 over Gustave Tafel. Zanesville Democrats sweep. McKinley plurality noted. Canton votes Democrat for mayor Rice by 400. Moe Kinley home district flips. Michigan towns show varied party outcomes across multiple offices.
Chicago market figures show wheat prices for No 2 spring No 2 red and other grades with ranges. Hogs cattle and sheep quotes listed for Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee and New Brighton Minnesota with price spreads and class breakdowns.
Shock won the six day bicycle race in Washington finishing at 10 PM with 1 670 miles, 240 miles short of the world record set at Madison Square Garden. Final standings list Sheck 1 670 Alberta 1 615 Golden 1 605 Lawson 1 583 Cassidy 1 554 Rivirre 1 143 Ford 503 Muller 134.
New York April 6 Roswell G Holston president of the Farmers Loan and Trust Company a leading New York financier was stricken with paralysis while returning to his home in Babylon Long Island Hope for recovery is entertained.
Mrs. Schofield presents Lieut. Gen. John M. Schofield with a fine healthy girl baby. Gen. Schofield was retired eighteen months ago on account of the age limit. He is now sixty six years old.
Washington April 6 reports that Capt Robley D Evans is not a candidate for chief of the bureau of navigation to succeed Admiral Ramsay. Authorities state he has never sought the position under any administration.
The contract in Rock Rapids Iowa for complete electric lighting has been awarded to Bigelow Electric Supply of Lincoln Nebraska. It covers thirty two arc lamps for streets and a dynamo capacity for 1 200 sixteen candle power lamps for residence and commercial use.
Berlin April 2. The emperor telegraphed warm congratulations to Prince Bismarck for his birthday anniversary. The ex chancellor was born April 1, 1815.
In St Paul on April 1 the senate moved the state capitol appropriation bill to the calendar after a spirited debate. It advanced the Foss and Sperry inheritance tax measures with rates from 1 to 5 percent. several tax and public works bills were considered or postponed. Rounds of committee work followed with amendments to railroad and express company taxation and other fiscal matters.
After adjournment the present cession and receipt were discussed as to lands within the state. An 80 to 0 vote approved the reapportionment measure. The Mountain Iron investigation report was awaited, and many bills were handled in committee. Several temperance proposals were killed while Gov Clough aided rapid bill introductions.
The Minnesota House passes eight bills, defeats two, with several measures referred or sent for consideration. The senate committee of the whole advances bills on liquor laws, highway, fire marshal, and other reforms, while county option fails 47 to 39. Multiple resolutions and motions fill sessions with focus on municipal bonds, jury lists, insanity treatment, and statewide infrastructure.
The Minnesota senate yesterday passed the state capitol appropriation bill awaiting Gov. Clough's signature. Debate centered on Senator Stevens call of the senate and Senator Howard from Minneapolis opposed the bill. The tally was 31 to 20 in favor. The senate also suspended rules to pass a house bill organizing Cass and Beltrami counties. Senator Thorpe led discussion on the Spencer banking bill to reorganize suspended banks and concurred with house amendments. The session included final passage attempts, a contested omnibus road bill, and notices on Labor Commissioner Powers. The Theden anti-department store bill was set as a special order for Thursday evening.
A quoted remark to a protege discusses a promised appointment and urges energy in pursuing the position. The speaker cautions that effort and enthusiasm will lead to success, framing the mentor's guidance as a test of merit and ambition.
The Dingley tariff bill moves toward implementation as the House passes it 205 to 122 with 21 not voting. Five Democrats and one Populist approve mainly for the sugar schedule. opposition Republicans block amendments. Senate defers with Cuban resolutions, including Morgan’s war existence and belligerent recognition, while executive sessions over arbitration treaty continue.
Washington reports the senate finance committee continues work on the tariff bill and plans to report soon. They decline to reveal conclusions on schedules. a general expectation is for remodeling and rate reductions, with carpet duties likely cut and Western senators anticipating changes in wool tariffs, especially third class.
The senate, by unanimous vote, adopts a resolution urging the president to protest to Spain over alleged drum head trials of Cuban commander General Kula Ivera. The measure, not sent to the House, passes 4 to 0 after a tense exchange between supporters and opponents including Hale and Hoar.
In Adeline Texas Sheriff Cunningham says Steve Purdy a circus performer was sought for arson at the Windsor hotel there valued with $20,000 insurance. McMahon a popular local tied to a circus was shot by a deputy during the confrontation after McMahon and Cunningham argued over taking an employee to Texas. The Windsor fire occurred on March 20.
A roundup of Minnesota items includes a man in Little Falls losing a left arm at a saw mill, a fire damaging Nick Weber's block in Le Sueur Center, and spring work beginning along the Minnesota River. Obituaries note Frank Bruen 78, F H Kickenapp, Patrick Britton, and several local incidents, including a church split at Kenyorg, a suicide at Hutchinson, and a damaged depot in Rush City.
Duluth Minnesota reports Dr Maxwell and J D Holmen, both veterans who failed re election, have filed suits under a state law granting old soldiers priority for public offices. They seek mandamus to oust current incumbents. Judge Cant set an alternative writ returnable April 10 with council to answer.
Des Moines April 3 Willie Burnett eleven son of Mr and Mrs Marion Burnett living two miles south of town acted as a hero when his baby brother Henry playing near prairie fires caught ablaze Willies quick action and fire exposure saved Henry but left Willie badly burned Doctors say Henry died from his injuries and Willie will recover from his burns
In Milwaukee on April 3 the ten thousand union brewery workers petitioned for an eight hour day with ten hours pay. Employers offered a counter proposal not yet disclosed and union members reportedly refused to consider it. A further meeting is planned for Sunday to pursue an agreement.
Redwood Falls Minnesota April 3 farmers plan general seeding next week if rainfall holds. Frost is nearly out of ground and soil is absorbing moisture from last winter snows quickly. Only one farmer has begun seeding, and that work was done on high ground.
Beet sugar meeting in Albert Lea with H. T. J. Fuhrman of Grand Isle Nebraska and local supporters discussed refinery costs and beet profits but no action was decided.
Ashland WisconsinApril 3 Capitalists consult on a railroad linking the Twin Cities with Lake Superior. Arrangements near completion to begin construction around May 1.
The South Dakota Sunday School association state convention will convene in Madison on May 11 12 and 13. An interesting programme of instruction and talks is prepared. Every school is entitled to be represented by pastor and delegates.
Duluth April 3 Charles W Elston receiver of A J Newtons estate a judgment creditor sues Highland Improvement stockholders to enforce statutory liability asserting the company is insolvent.
Cherokee Iowa April 3 Fred Holly released after six months in jail on highway robbery and mail train shooting charges. He pleaded guilty to an assault with intent to rob and earned his freedom by paying a fine of 500 dollars plus costs.
A freight train on the Chicago Great Western derailed between Shell Rock and Waverly at 1 am. Two men in the caboose were badly shaken. property damage was heavy.
Winnipeg April 3 General satisfaction greeted the nomination of ex Mayor Jameson as Liberal candidate to fill the Winnipeg vacancy caused by Hugh John MacDonald’s unseating. Report says Conservatives will not oppose him.
A Lehigh Valley Coal company breaker in Wilkes-Barre was destroyed by fire on April 3. Loss estimated at 60 000 dollars with 30 000 dollars insured. The blaze left three hundred fifty workers unemployed.
A cyclone swept through southern Cleveland county near Warren Arkansas on April 3 destroying twelve to fifteen residences and wounding about ten people. Will Shirley was one of the injured residents.
At Santa Fe New Mexico on a single scaffold Francis Gonzales y Borrego Antonio Gonzales y Borrego Lauriano Alarid and Patricio Valencia were executed for the ambush murder of ex Sheriff Frank Chavez on the night of May 29 1892.
A letter to Justo Carrillo from Gen. Francisco Carrillo, commander in Santa Clara, refutes reports of his death. He says he was only slightly wounded in the battle where Gen. Sanchez fell, assures abundant arms and ammunition, and notes Weyler's limited activity in the area.
Special report from Mason City Iowa describes a wreck trail that went into a ditch. Two men in the caboose were badly soaked and injured.
An interesting programme of instruction outlined for South Dakota Sunday schools in Armour with events on Madison May 11 12 and 12 and 12. The plan highlights statewide church education efforts and community participation in religious study activities.
Hugh Miller, convicted of arson twenty four hours after arrest, is sentenced to twenty years in prison. Steinberg, another firebug, receives ten years.
A daring robbery targeted Kuhnathan & Fischer's wholesale woolen firm in the downtown district. A messenger was beaten and robbed of 3500 dollars by two men. one has been identified as Edward Wilson the other remains unknown. The messenger died near death and the firm had long trusted messengers Schultz and Wilson who often carried large sums to the bank.
The council and the minister for the interior will be entrusted with the task of reconstructing the cabinet as part of a planned government reorganization.
A list of patents issued to Northwestern inventors includes Leroy Buffington of Minneapolis for a fluid fuel burner apparatus Henry Glasser of Minneapolis for a leg guard Lewie Johnson and Fridland of Willmar for an egg separator Charles Nichols of Mandan for a piseton rod extractor Anon Schroeder of St Paul for an awning blind hinge Samuel Totten of Vermillion for a bier Ferris Toucey of Duluth for air brake rod packing T D Merwin patent lawyer listed in Pioneer Press Building St Paul Minnesota
A single woman rides a bicycle with a green parrot and a tied dog along Broad Street drawing curious crowds. A reserve officer scolds her for riding on the wrong side while she jokes that she has no husband and quips about leap year as she continues riding.
A humorous snippet from the Indianapolis Journal reports a young woman who has bought a light rifle and hunting bloomers. She admits she enjoys shooting, claiming the act brings her the loveliest cry after each rabbit or bird she kills.
A bridegroom elect tells a young man he will shed tears over taking his tie, while an old gentleman, thumbing through his check-book stubs, explains the sentimental reason for the gesture.
An ad touts Krausers Liquid Extract of Smoke that flavors and preserves meat without burning. Distilled from hickory smoke, it allegedly produces moist, insect free meat with authentic smoke flavor and no fire, offering free instructional material from E. Krauser & Bro.
Uncle and Johnny banter about being top of class for a week. Johnny reveals his mother would expect him to repeat the feat. The exchange captures playful family dynamics and the pressure of expectations.
A traveler moving from Carlisle to London asks a guard if he may drink during the halt at Bletchley. The guard agrees and offers to provide a guarantee, saying he will accompany the traveler with the guarantee.
A Michigan mother recalls her daughter’s leg injury healing after four inches of dead bone removed. Daily wound care failed until Hood’s Sarsaparilla built up the system, healed the wound, and restored walking. The child gained weight after using the remedy.
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