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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1893
Page
2
In Missouri a husband cannot desert his wife without risking a penitentiary offense unless they have lived together for at least ten years as stated in a Brainerd Dispatch notice from Ingersoll & Wieland publishers.
The report lists membership figures for several organizations. Masons number about 650,000 and Odd Fellows about 700,000. Knights of Labor total 297,418 and Knights of Pythias 230,000.
For the first time in Belgium, the law is said to recognize a monetary compensation for breach of premises if a marriage has just been established. This reports on a significant legal principle potentially affecting matrimonial commitments and civil obligations.
Settlers and residents of the Quillayute prairies in Washington enjoy abundant sport as thousands of wild geese migrate south each fall and make the region their winter home.
An umbrella shaped Medusa is described as mostly water and on beach exposure it rapidly decomposes from a large jelly mass into nearly nothing in a remarkably short period.
A belief holds that counting funeral carriages foretells a death in the family. Many cases cited show the feared outcome following this seemingly harmless act.
Cleveland Ohio seeks to expand by annexing surrounding counties to become the largest Ohio city and the ninth largest nationally, leveraging nearby areas to boost population and influence.
The government enacts martial law as internal unrest escalates. Analysts expect the new minister to face limited diplomatic engagements at the start of his tenure, with Egan’s successor likely to receive rapid practical exposure.
The text notes a local belief in Exeter New Hampshire that graduates must own a gamecock and a bulldog and engage in at least one monthly fight modeled on the Marquis of Queensberry rules. It reflects a tongue in cheek or satirical take on student conduct.
The sizable collection of fossils and geological specimens from the late Ralph Butterburn of Kansas City arrived at Dartmouth College, along with a $210,000 gift to the institution.
Several newspaper publishers in the interior of Orgom were lately compelled to ran off their editions on manilla wrapping paper, owing to the snow blockade which shut off their supply of white paper from Portland.
During winter hundreds seek care across hospitals and doctors homes. Many recover while others succumb to operative risks and lingering invalidism.
A Winnemucca Nevada jury formed last week with an average age of twenty seven. All jurors were total abstainers from drink none smoked cigarettes and none had ever chewed tobacco.
A New Haven resident reports a bullfrog believed to be among the oldest and largest in the region. The creature is stated to be at least fourteen years old, about eighteen inches long, twelve inches wide across the back, and weighs four pounds.
Mme Allemandi died in Paris leaving 8000 dollars to the Swiss government 20000 to Basel 6000 to Canton Basel and 4000 to Canton Solothurn. The interest is to be used to pay wedding outfits for daughters of poor Swiss laborers.
Glacial scratches at Palisades above Fort Lee reveal the ice traveled southeast though general movement was southward. Palisades boulders lie on Long Island's western wd, showing ice carried rocks across the landscape.
Cuban exiles in the United States plan to land in Cuba to spark a revolution against Spanish rule. Their attempt faces likely arrest or peril at sea as they pursue liberty for their homeland.
The harsh winter left South Carolina and other states with heavy losses among birds and wildlife. Turkey buzzards died in large numbers due to cold and hunger as snow often covered the ground.
Prof. Ruge estimates Columbus voyage cost the country 7500 in our currency while Cris earned 320 per year as admiral. He notes subsequent profits to Spain suggest it was a highly profitable investment and a major historical venture.
Mrs Potter believed herself a mayoral hopeful in Kansas City yet received only fifty votes, with five cast by women. She wore a trailing sealskin sacque, large diamonds, and an Easter bonnet, provoking neighbors to scorn vanity in the woolly West.
An old legend claims dimples mark where angels touched the newborn. Doctors offer a medical explanation: dimples result from defective development of a facial muscle that creates a hollow when used, drawing flesh and skin inward to form the dimple.
Washington reports Gen. Be S Bragg of Wisconsin will be made minister to Brazil. The week also notes Secretary Smith doubts Cherokee strip opening before July. Carlisle taps Oliver P Tucker as deputy comptroller. Morton names Michael Blenski weather bureau chief. Edward Smallwood death sentence commuted to life imprisonment. Vienna anti Semite protests over Max Judd consul general nomination viewed against Goldschmit current consul general.
A compilation of fatal and damaging accidents nationwide. Incidents include a Buzzards Bay residence fire in Massachusetts. a Pennsylvanian mine explosion killing ten. a Temple opera house blaze in Elizabeth New Jersey. Bradford hotel fire with five dead. railway collisions in Wisconsin and Utah. Detroit gas blast. congressional injuries in Washington. several cave-ins and falls with multiple casualties. Colorado stage crash. Point Arena and Fort Dodge fires. elevator and boiler explosions. yacht disaster in the English Channel. Ensley pit collapse. Wilberton railway deaths. Clarksville fire fatalities. and a Pennsylvania railroad wreck with a fatal coupling.
Obituary notes Mrs Bartlett wife of ex President Bartlett of Dartmouth College is dead. Edward Parker Deacon relocates to Newport with his children. Miss Mary L Hammond of Nashua NH has taught thirty years in one building. Prince Roland Bonaparte to visit the United States, arriving soon. President Howe of the American Institute of Mining Engineers is son of Mrs John Ward Howe. De Lesseps holds sixteen grand crosses of the Legion of Honor. Gladstone ages beyond all prior prime ministers in office. Lord Palmerston died on eve of eighty second birthday. Robert C Alexander takes control of the New York Mail and Express from Col Shepard after long association. Belva Lockwood’s NYS bar admission again rejected for informality. Vatican says no audiences for Catholic royalty attending Humbert and Margaret silver wedding. Ex-Empress Eugenie preparing memorial volume with letters. proceeds to aid Franco Prussian war widows.
Reports describe suicides in Joliet and Rogers City, prison escapes at Chillicothe and Charlestown, a jeweler’s missing stock after a suspected murder in Spotswood, robberies at a New Jersey store, a Beale Street assault in Illinois, a Spokane student murder and suicide, a Burlington train wreck attempt near Sandwich, a Kalama zoov murder suspect captured in Elkhart, and other violent crimes, arrests, and sensational losses across several states.
Reports list lynching near Bluefield West Virginia and a mob hangings in connection with a boy shooting. A Chicago wife killed by husband after election spree. Ortell children at school. Fraud arrest tied to a Nashville firm and bank failure. Feud violence in Granger Texas leaves two dead and a wounded Bohemian girl. Missouri merchant shoots robber. Roslyn bank robbers pursued with rewards.
News notes a massive blaze in Manilla destroying more than 4,000 houses on the Philippine islands. Other items report Franco-Brazilian tensions, cholera outbreaks in L Orient, ship losses, a Balkans royal murder rumor, and shifts in European cabinets.
A 1000-strong carpenters strike at the world’s fair grounds to protest non union workers drew less than a hundred from work. Leaders blamed a misunderstanding, but officials report strong exposition front as the main factor for the weak turnout.
East bound shipments dropped nearly 10 000 tons last week to 82 533 from 92 187 a week earlier. Trans Missouri rail lines grant the Western Passenger association chairman control of western Missouri river business. Minneapolis and St. Louis February figures report gross earnings 126 375 down 35 417, operating expenses 88 715 up 8 660, net 37 660 down 44 077.
Ex-President Harrison nominated for commander of the Ohio Loyal Legion. Omaha Rubber Co. fails for 50000 with assets possibly 35000. The Diverst rifle passes tests at Springfield Armory. Rhode Island elections yield no majority. Comptroller Hepburn names James W. Blackmore receiver of Commercial National Bank Nashville. William T. Thornton named governor of New Mexico, long resident and miner in Southern New Mexico. Lieut. Virgil J. Brumbach, the hermit, disappears again. Union Typewriter Co. buys plants of Wyckoff Seaman Benedict and other typewriter firms. Illinois Judge Wilder strikes unconstitutional a 1887 race track act. West Cleveland and Brooklyn suburban annexation may give Cleveland 322000 population, largest in Ohio.
Routine report of the Minnesota Legislature outlines Senate and House actions over the past week. Detachment and attachment of counties in judicial districts, passage and defeat of various bills, committee actions on religious corporations and educational trustees, cemetery monument funding, health-board recommendations, and lighthouse station provisions are noted with votes and procedural details.
Thursday actions include enacting changes to enrolling and grossing fees and restricting per diem pay. Miss E. C. Hatch named assistant clerk. H F 839 distrains livestock. H F 874 renews penalties under the combine law. H F 168 Chamauga monument bill passed after a House Senate compromise. S F 485 park act amended. various measures approved or sent to general orders.
Friday session records show the Brown elevator bill failing 24 to 25 with recon sideration carried 20 to. Sen Dean pushed a probate code amendment on executors bondsman terminations by citation. Various bills passed including stock ownership, reform school commitments, and school bond terms. rail fences tax and a university tax measure were debated with limited action.
Senate action includes Barr leading to refuse concurrence in 8 F 320 and call for conference. House amendments to H F 889 seed grain concurred. S F 561 by Stevens expands capitol site and adds architect engineers rules suspension sought. 8 F 451 passed 28 to 0 for official newspaper reports of legislature. Omnibus appropriation bill discussed. elevator bills for Duluth advanced. Barrett grain bill postponed. Ramsey county justices bill favored. rules suspension attempted. adjournment motion lost.
The judiciary committee returns H F 583 with a pass recommendation changing liquor license penalties to fine or imprisonment. Bills on property assessment, service fees for domestic animals, and river/road funding move through committees. A docked horse tail ban is debated, and several bills advance or are scheduled for calendar placement.
Tuesday session notes several bills approved under suspension of rules including H F 473 on county jail construction H F 305 on stock detectives H F 569 funding a G A R monument at Lakewood Cemetery Minneapolis and S F 42 amending school law welfare two party votes 36 to 1 and other measures moving through committees and measures like Holman curative act and Dedon S F 231 terms of payment for state lands with multiple county and municipal carrier actions recorded.
A spark from a engine ignited gas in a Pont-y-Pridd coal pit causing a massive explosion. Rescue attempts recovered four bodies. the fate of many at least fifty others remains uncertain as flames and smoke hindered further retrievals. Relatives gather at the mine mouth awaiting news.
Madrid reports a dispatch claiming Japan seized the Pelew islands in the North Pacific. The group, 450 miles east of the Philippines, is claimed by Spain by discovery. The governor of the Philippines seeks reinforcements, signaling possible tensions between Japan and Spain.
The state weather service resumed the weekly crop bulletin from Bismarck noting reports from county correspondents. Most counties report ground too wet and cold for seeding with Burleigh Morton counties ahead where seeding has started while Red River valley soils remain frozen. Ten days of warm weather expected to ready eastern fields. Eleven inches of snow noted in Ward Pembina county area. Stutsman County envoy says prospects are exceptionally good.
The Nelson and Fort Sheppard railroad contract was let to Peter Larson of Helena for about 750 000 dollars. The line extends Spokane and Northern into Neilson British Columbia, meeting the Spokane Northern at the BC line with initial operations to North Port and a summer extension planned. The road must be completed by October and ready for trains with iron ballast before snow flies.
Mrs. Mary E. Todd of St. Paul confronts the Canton, North Dakota trio led by ex Democrat publisher Todd. Todd, once Hastings politician, is accused of infidelity with Margaret Kennison and a divorce singed recently. Todd allegedly keeps a revolver and is named worth about $100000. Todd and Kennison faced threats from Kennison's father demanding marriage. Todd left home last June for a Chicago convention and has not been heard from since.
In Bowling Green Kentucky George Lindley a prominent colored man burst into a rage striking his seven year old son to death with a plank. He and his wife Bradey then took rat poison and he cut his throat with a razor. The boy lay dead this morning while the couple lay dying. Bradley is expected to die soon and his wife may recover.
At Belle Vernon the Allegheny presbytery adopted a committee report unanimously to remove Rev. W. J. McCrory from the roll for heretical utterances. McCrory, once at Oak Grove, had caused a church split as members followed or left him. he sought dismissal to another presbytery, renouncing Allegheny.
The Brussels chamber votes 115 to 26 against universal suffrage, sparking socialist disappointment. The general strike order follows, civil guard readied to quell unrest, and a socialist street demonstration leads to a brief skirmish. Coal miners in Borinage Frameries and Courpiats halt work.
In the weather bureau investigation Prof Harrington and others testified they took desks and typewriters home to work. The assistant general will collate facts and submit them to Secretary Morton. An investigation will review Maj McLaughlin’s charges against Harrington about political retention in violation of civil service law.
The Wisconsin supreme court refused rehearing, orders 7 percent interest on misused funds until repayment to successors. The senate tabled a bill to allow treasurers to settle judgments at 4 percent after a lengthy debate.
Minnesota postmasters were appointed today. M. Zekes was named for Claremont Dodge county replacing N B Bigelow. FP McKeon for Rush City Chicago county replacing S S C Johnson. Frank Moua named for Witeka Winona county replacing F B Martin.
In Gillford township Lake City Minnesota the past week saw one adult and several children die from diphtheria and others fall ill. Public health warnings and calls for isolation and vaccination were issued as authorities monitor the outbreak.
Special report notes Judge J H McCoy resigns to move to Webster South Dakota. H R Furner is appointed to fill the vacancy for this town. April 12.
John Nowak a Pole unmarried was drowned in the channel between Rice's and Connors' points while crossing from Duluth to Superior on thawing ice after rain and wind. His companion survived but recovery prospects are poor.
The record lists arrivals from several ships and routes including Furnessia arriving in New York from Moville and Philadelphia arriving in Ohio and other ports such as Liverpool New York and Antwerp. Other entries note ships arriving at Glasgow FPennland and Chester from New York with Southampton arriving at Ailer New York.
A Rome dispatch says Italy plans a brochure urging the next pope to overturn current democratic policy and align with the Quirinal. It notes the candidate should favor a Germany Austria Italy alliance and that officials fear a foreign pope, with Cardinal Gins of Baltimore among Liberal concerns.
Rev. Sam B. Mahoney of Larimore has withdrawn from the ministry and from church membership under impending charges of gross immorality. The Methodist Episcopal conference demands his ministerial parchment. Mahoney, former assistant secretary of the senate and mayoral candidate, opened an attorney office after quitting the ministry. He came here years ago from Newfoundland and was regarded as a brilliant preacher.
The South Dakota Coursing Association meeting in Huron was interrupted by rain and most races postponed until tomorrow. Sportsmen with dogs from across the state gathered for what officials anticipated would be a grand event.
A Dubuque Iowa fire leveled the extensive Dubuque Enameling works the country’s sole plant of its kind. The blaze began with a petroleum explosion used for fuel, prompting warnings to two men near the chemical departments as the factory buildings and machinery were burned. Insurance coverage stood at about 11 000 dollars with losses reaching 650 …
Tonight every business block between the city buildings and the Fountain hotel was destroyed by fire. If relief is not received, Fountain square may be in ashes. Damage is estimated at about 200,000 dollars.
Brief items note Josiah Quincy favoring cremation and Senators Hill and Murphy meeting New Yorkers appointed to office. Mrs Stonewall Jackson planted ivy from Martin Luther's grave on her husband. Judge Nelson is the only prewar district judge in Minnesota. William Waldorf Astor buys Cliveden estate for 1.25 million pounds. Carl Schurz looks young for his age and Rev Morgan Dix gains bishopric support. Dawes receives Massachusetts ovation, Spain murder rumors debunked, and George Schweinfurth to open an Aspen heaven. Long transit career of Letter Carrier Charles Tyler noted. Minnesota reformatories and hospitals report March expenses.
The report lists Chicago and Minneapolis grain quotes for wheat corn oats and rye with various grades and prices. Livestock prices in St Paul and Chicago show ranges for prime steers cows veal calves hogs and bulls amid mixed weights and categories.
New York reports today’s gold shipments on the Havel at 3.5 million pounds with 3.42 million drawn from the subtreasury. The treasury shows a reserve around 106.31 million, with gains since Saturday. Subtreasury receipts judged. shipments expected to continue through summer amid steady exchange rates and foreign demand.
The false imprisonment case of Eugene Dunnivant against millionaire W Potter was heard before Judge McConnell. Dunnivant’s counsel asked to set the suit at the foot of the docket, delaying trial for months behind a 34-case queue.
New York on April 12 a rapid transit commission meeting at William Steinways home reviewed John M Bowers legality opinions on the underground road scheme by K A Wilson and Co bankers. Bowers verdicts in state test cases found the plans not feasible and the Wilson plan was withdrawn.
In Jamestown North Dakota on April 12 a special report notes wild ducks and geese moving north in large numbers. Lakes sloughs and feeding grounds are teeming with game as birds migrate.
The State board of university and actual lands appointed M. Williams land commissioner to succeed J B Power who resigned. Williams, president of the state Farmers Alliance, receives the post under a new law as a reward from the Democratic administration for services rendered in last fall's election.
The heavy south wind today has almost cleared the ice from Lake Pepin near Maiden Rock Wisconsin. By morning boats can cross the lake at this point as ice is heaved up on the beach in piles ten to fifteen feet high.
In Allen Pennsylvania on April 10 Harry Harring attempted to kill Annie Kurtz after a rejection. He fired four times hitting her in the back and hand, then shot himself in the chest. He walked a half mile for medical aid before arrest. Both victims feared dead.
A report from Galveston dated April 10 describes a violent incident on the way to a church. Arthur Field killed Snow and shot Gainer four times. Field himself was fatally wounded after being shot twice. Gainer survived with non fatal injuries.
Ashland Wisconsin special report details the arrests of Nicholson and Heedian last night. The sensational event sparked protests from friends and a tense response from police as detectives released the men after preliminary examination and bond arrangements.
The president has signed Max Judd of St Louis for the post of United States consul general at Vienna. The State Department reports no formal communications have been received. An Austrian refusal to receive him could complicate his entry into duty.
In La Crosse Wisconsin the Reindeer Y continues to lead the raft race on the Minrgisky river as La Crosse boom inflates and participants push forward. Local crews, including the La Crosse section, race for the top position with boats gaining ground.
Ex Police Justice Kilberth describes tenement life and courtroom scenes. He recalls handling disputes between women tenants, using a simple peace binding to quiet and restrain residents. He notes audiences, witnesses, and the occasional need to bind the entire building to peace for a period.
A Minnesota bill to regulate and ban adulterated baking powders aims to stop alum or ammonia contamination and protect public health. The measure follows chemist reports listing brands found含 alum and ammonia, including Calumet and others, urging buyers to avoid cheap powders and favor pure cream of tartar options like Dr Price's for strength and economy.
A German sculptor Rauch as a child showed literal reverence for elders footsteps and beauty. He believed in the resurrection after hearing the Easter story and learned to adjust his faith with the help of a linen weaver who shared his room.
An officer in the treasury recalls Washington's reaction to the first Bull Run battle. The city buzzed with rumors as troops retreated in panic. A Virginia teamster told a vivid tale of shellfire and chaos, claiming Massa Linkum’s lines were disrupted and mules escaped with enslaved workers aboard.
An agitated woman recounts a mistaken identity to a bartender claiming her husband was in the bar described as short, fat, red complexioned and breathing heavily. The bartender confirms a man matching that description appeared, drank heavily, paid, and left. She then shoots herself into the street, implying a fatal act following the confusion.
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