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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1892
Page
6
A vessel named Brainerd AWE is reported sunk at a depth of 5,462 feet near Parkersburg West Virginia. Weather at the bottom is noted to reach 111 degrees, with the crew and nearby area described as not uncomfortably near the locality.
Burny, the late executioner of England, says he has been offered 145000 dollars to lecture in this country. He has begun his lecturing tour in England.
From eastern Asia comes a flowering plant whose juice darkens to black or purple on exposure to air. Chinese ladies use it to dye hair and eyebrows, while in Japan it is used for Dollaking shoes.
In Cotta Saxony a published list names persons who did not pay last year’s taxes. The list hangs in all restaurants and saloons and those listed cannot obtain meat or drink there under penalty of losing their licenses.
The remark notes Rev Sam Smau t adopts patent leather shoes as a sign of changing style while commenting on gender norms and the difficulty for a man to influence Georgia society, using a contrast with a married woman exploiting a husband’s pockets.
At a meeting of the Essex County New Jersey council the lunatic asylum committee reported that the superintendent said the chief cause of lunacy there was cousin marriage and the next principal cause was drink.
England’s boss statistician estimates that a Briton has about 1.8 billion dollars vested in the United States, yielding a substantial income. The figure may explain why J Bull sometimes agrees to arbitrate complex questions with us.
Zapkiex, the astrologer noted in the New York Recorder, cautions the czar about threats to his safety. He dismisses fears that the czar’s loyal subjects might harm him, insisting on the czar’s law-abiding nature and tranquil disposition.
Lucy Hoorrr recalls Alexander Dumas remarking that Providence spared him from becoming a bric-a-brac merchant, confessing a lifelong delight in collecting art treasures to sell later. The note accompanies news of Dumas’ fine paintings set for a forthcoming sale.
The piece notes ongoing deaths from alcoholism while discussing Keeley cure advocates and bi-chloride of gold as a method that may falsely promise sobriety. It argues any approach that promotes sobriety is worth encouragement despite questionable efficacy.
The article explains regional terms for corn bread. Delaware uses corn cakes called griddle cakes, Maryland calls it cookies, Pore yields a thick crisp bake, New England notes Indian bannock, while Paritians credit Bannock Indians with teaching the bread’s craft.
German papers report Mark Twain was honored by General von Versen in Berlin, with the Emperor seated beside him and expressing pleasure in his writings. Berlin papers hope Clemens will publish a book of his impressions of Berlin and its people.
The piece urges Rhode Island legislators to address cigarette use and child labor. It notes the latest report from the Commissioner of Industrial Statistics shows the state among those doing little to relieve factory children’s burdens, highlighting calls for action to improve conditions for boys and girls.
English papers praise a 10 year old girl who rewrote Euclid, offered new examples, and proved all propositions. The piece notes prodigies as a byproduct of Americanization and admires England's precocity. It compares Mill at nine with Greek verse, Newman with Ovid at five, and young Pitt entering university at sixteen.
B F Cummines, a train dispatcher from Oakland, shocked anti tobacco crusaders by quitting smoking and chewing incessantly. He briefly turned blind, then lost and regained hearing, became mute, and later recovered fully. Doctors attributed his sensory paralysis to nicotine absorption from heavy tobacco use.
A roundup of global and domestic actions includes the treasury department sending 283 patents, the house passing a sweeping free wool bill, and an option bill likely to be introduced in the senate. Reported is a new extradition treaty with America, a Bering Sea agreement, and a broad ban on Chinese entry except government agents. A Honolulu cipher report hints at Hawaii unrest. Secretary Nose rules for Wenter Grant against Northern Pacific, with Spokane Falls land cited as valuable. An Oklahoma county seat site is moved to avoid flood risk. A war department survey advances a Great Lakes to Hudson ship canal project with $100,000 authorized for surveys and estimates.
Rev. Jonx Coltrxcwoop Bavce, eminent antiquarian and historian, passes away in London. Sir Arrave Scottvas, composer, suffers a serious relapse at Monte Carlo while trying to recover from overwork. Mrs. Annie Besant's daughter Mabel betrothed to Mr. Scott, prominent English socialist writer and Clement Scott's nephew. William Dexamore, 108, dies in East Liverpool Ohio. born 1780 in Lockport New York. served in the 1812 war and the Mexican conflict. Iliss Bettie Fleischmann, daughter of Chris Fleischmann of Cincinnati, ends engagement with Count Logothetti over citizenship stance.
A Kansas cyclone caused about 100 deaths, while fires destroyed Croxkill's furniture plant in Piqua, Ohio with $150,000 loss and $60,000 insured. A storm near Greensburg Pennsylvania damaged lines and killed two at Alliance Arkansas picnic, with two more mortally wounded. Gas explosion at Glendon colliery killed Thomas Williams and injured two men. Northwestern road accident near Madison Wisconsin injured two train hands. rumor hinted four deaths. A 12 year old boy shot a Chicago mechanic on Henry and Jefferson. The Geneese river bridge in Rochester collapsed. all aboard were rescued. A Hungarian man in Johnstown died lighting his pipe with an electric arc. A wind storm near Alliance Ohio damaged homes, barns, orchards, and fences. duration a few minutes.
A long list of criminal cases dominates the page. Forty Vilna women face infanticide prosecutions while other items report arson acquittal in St. Paul, inquest charges of murder, San Francisco frauds, murders in Canada and Minnesota, bribery indictments in Chicago, and various trials and arrests across cities. Also noted are threats against Rev Parkhurst and several sensational crimes involving well-known figures, including Hatfield and Mary Kierstad.
Ex Passipext Prerota of Peru aims to overthrow the government while Tuerre in Hawaii pushes to form a republic. Curxa threatens to cut diplomatic ties with the United States if the Chinese exclusion bill passes. Ulsterite delegates number 1500 expected for Belfast convention. British Commons rejects motion for popular parish ticket provisions. Peruvian legation in London denies revolt reports. Durham miners in a 20000-strong vote stand firm against wage cuts. British steamer Main Broan reported destroyed at sea was erroneous.
P D Ross chosen to represent the Canadian Press Association at the National Editorial Association meeting in San Francisco in May. Further reports note Tur Staffordshire and other pottery makers locking out 20,000 workers, with the workers refusing board arbitration. Iran’s trade for Jan-Feb 1892 shows imports 161,609,876 lire and exports 155,052,432 lire, down from 174,225,312 and 125,700 lire in 1891 respectively. Ireland fears for Lord Headley of Aghadoe House near Killarney after his departure for Salisbury as part of a British South Africa expedition. A Persian coastbound steamer bound for Baku with 200 passengers and cotton cargo is reported lost with all aboard, blamed on overloading.
CuarmMan Frxvey seeks a brief vacation from the Western Passenger Association. A. A. Watreoms, ex Northern Steamship, becomes contracting freight agent for the St. Paul and Duluth in Minneapolis. Eastern and Western lines unite to oppose commission business and boycott non member roads. Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul reports $809,380 gross for the fourth week of March, $2,741,040 for the month, up over last year. Chicago Railroad Association elects officers: President James C. Pond, Vice President D. Martin, Secretary Treasurer A. F. McMillan, and executive committee H. Heafford, C. L. Stone, W. E. avis.
Wisconsin city elections show Republican gains while five tickets compete. McExery stays as Louisiana governor candidate. Rhode Island legislature elected by Republicans. no governor chosen by people. Nebraska governor dispute resolved against Tuayer. Rumor says Blaine may accept Minneapolis nomination. House obstructs bills until Bland bill revisited.
Tar river men win after strike at St Louis with wages granted. Express messengers dismissed for Brotherhood ties. Lehigh Valley shops cut to three days weekly in Easton, men affected. City agitates as arbitration leads furniture workers to return on a nine hour day with nine hours pay.
A collection of short notices reports a Mitwacker girl seeks divorce. Congress probes the sweating system from Chicago. Senator Sherman discusses his late brother General Sherman. Minnesota appeals counties for more funds. Kentucky earmarks 100000 for Chicago exhibit. Deaths include Eugene Canfield of Fair Haven. Legal actions cover railroad suit losses and bank liabilities. Royalties, divorces, and threats loom in various cities.
A Iowa Minnesota and Dakota news roundup notes Gov. Merriam designating May 2 as Arbor day. Other items include ex Gov McGill announcing his candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, injuries from accidents, fires destroying rail and mill property, and local civic updates across Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota and neighboring states.
Reports from counties near Miller note heavy stock losses in a recent storm while snow drifts of five to six feet paralyzed westbound rail travel for days. Yankton opened an institute for curing drunkenness with Dr. H F Livingston as superintendent. The court ruled private banking allowed without incorporation and directed a 2 percent insurance payout to fire departments in a Pierre test case. Acreage leased on school lands near Huron totals 11k to 12k for 1 to 20 cents per acre, about a quarter of county lands with more leases planned. Governor orders 100 man local posse per county around Sisseton reservation on April 15. militia placed on reserve amid anticipated trouble. Governor Mellette’s reluctance to seek a World’s Fair appropriation fuels local discontent over prospects of no exhibit. George and Frank Eastman, ages 10 and 12, survive parsnip poisoning after fishing at Sioux Falls. another boy Bethel survives. Three Washington detectives arrive in Watertown to probe potential reservation open crookedness. Brown's Valley area allegations to be investigated, and a prairie fire sweeps southern Kimball area.
Conductor K. Stokes of the Great Northern is acquitted in a Grand Forks freight car burglary case. A fierce Inkster storm cripples roads and threshing. Mandan churches burn with suspicions of arson, losses around $2,000. U S district court opens in Bismarck under Judge Thomas. several cases expected. Grand Forks hosts the school land sale with prices from $14 to $40 per acre, farmer bidders prevail. State Board of Agriculture meets in Grand Forks with a $4,000 bonus offer to back the state fair.
The West Superior tally reached 4870, up 1900 from last year, with Milwaukee nearby in voting population. Reports include drowning deaths of Frank Kane in Eau Claire county and Dr. Irwin in Lodi, a Dodge County man charged with assaulting his daughter, a Hudson school closure for safety, and a fatal self inflicted death in Barton.
Warmer notes report Warner a Mt Auburn merchant shot himself amid financial troubles. Burlington frost threatens fruit buds and a Framington mud shower is blamed on a cyclone. Denrock Illinois freight conductor Snyder dies under nine passing cars. Dubuque resident Steiner missing with fears of foul play. Ottumwa forms strong creamery syndicate led by L F Newell. Dubuque Grand Army to nominate Langstaff for department commander. Fulton Ir residents drown crossing Mississippi near Clinton. Des Moines high water bursts Ottumwa bridge span. seven rescued, one severely hurt. Mason City arrests Palmer for murder of Mills in Dows three weeks past.
A Boston girl receives a Paris gift, an exquisite hand painted gold bound box containing perfume crayons. The stick like perfume applies to fabric without wetting it. A humorous note follows about Old Boreas and leap year causing a weather mix up in a Pitt sburg Chronicle quote.
After months of study the grain investigation committee concludes its work and will draft two reports for the governor. The panel, largely in agreement, examines evidence handling, warehouse practices in Duluth, and alleged secret shipments of up to 300,000 bushels of wheat. It ways the old schedules are unreliable and commends the state inspection and weighing departments while noting past misconduct by elevator firms and the need for proper accounting.
A legislative committee reports on shipping losses, weighings, and screenings in state wheat trade. It finds common causes for shortages including small scales and leakage, notes 40 000 bushels shipped as screenings in 1889, and concludes no solid proof of a market controlling conspiracy. The report urges fair access for producers and warns against Chicago speculator manipulation.
A state committee urges the legislature to require railroad lines to install and maintain track scales at all stations with prior year grain shipments of sixty carloads, allow a reasonable charge for the service, and hold carriers accountable for grain receipts. Public warehouses should report wheat quantities and outstanding receipts, with licenses revoked or issued based on accurate on-hand tallies, under railroad and warehouse commission oversight. Additional proposals call for contiguous public warehousing near deep water and state funding. oppose Chicago wheat gambling influencing Northwest prices, which harms farmers.
A hired nurse recalls a Colorado rescue where a proud, stingy husband starves his wife and children while she nurses a frail elder. The mistress asks for care and food, but the man refuses, deeming meat and warmth excessive. The nurse reflects on loss, duty, and the cost of pride.
An old French and Irish tradition cites St Brendan of Clonfert as sailing from Tralee Bay around A.D. 550 to a distant western land. His seven year teaching visit, death in 578, and legends of a winged boat link to Cortes era accounts of native beliefs in a holy island voyage.
A discussion on modern woodcuts and photo gravures arguing they better promote art in homes distant from art centers. It notes two groups of illustrations and claims illustrated literature has expanded art awareness more than other media, citing Scribner's on the mass impact.
A customer complains the cheap umbrella fades with black dye and stains, while the dealer touts a new patent self-detective model. The exchange hints at a novelty item capable of signaling thieves by its clothes.
A survey notes the decline of hoarding among elites in India as an investing market grows. Princes and aristocrats once kept vast sicca rupees in vaults, but large sums have entered mints or been spent in litigation and investment. Examples include the Maharaja of Gwalior and Burdwan holdings, with regional hoards found during asset transfers.
The N Y Recorder notes a pattern of sudden deaths among Egypt’s Khedives and Ottoman rulers. Khedive Tewfik died unexpectedly with little prior illness, echoing Said Pasha and Abbas. Public suspicion surrounds the abrupt ends and alleged intrigues in Cairo, and deaths are sometimes attributed to sickness only after the fact.
The Philadelphia Record notes how facial hair defined U S leaders from Van Buren to Cleveland with Lincoln Grant Hayes Garfield Harrison Arthur and Cleveland forming a timeline. It cites a ratio of facial styles among fifteen smooth faced presidents and details mustache beard and side growth patterns alongside a claim that countenance reflects character. Tax board of directors of the California Athletic club were assessed $50 each to cover Joe Goddard's travel expenses to America.
An aged advertising jingle recounts a motherly routine from infancy to motherhood, noting that Castoria soothed a child in sickness and provided for daily needs as the child grew into a parent, reinforcing brand familiarity through generations.
Capt Charles Rath, famed for hanging Mrs Surratt and the Lincoln conspirators, becomes suddenly irrational while fleeing toward Jackson Michigan on a mail train. He has served as mail agent for two decades between Grand Rapids and Jackson.
The Cal iosnia liquid laxative remedy Syrup of Figs is praised for its pleasant taste and gentle cleansing action on kidneys liver and bowels. It is promoted as the best and only remedy used by millions to promote health and comfort.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a guaranteed remedy for blood and skin diseases from common eruptions to scrofula. It claims it cleanses and enriches the blood, heals ulcers, and is the cheapest blood purifier since you pay only for the good you receive. It disputes claims that other products are equally effective.
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