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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Globe cites linguist Professor Whitney urging speakers to abandon polysylabic profundity and pompous prolixity. He advises clear truthful diction and to avoid double entendre and prurient jocosity, advocating modesty and simplicity in language.
Kentucky paid S114 to secure the extradition from Ohio of Napoleon Bonaparte Shackeford who stole a two dollar hog.
In this continued chapter, Alice, fleeing a mysterious pursuer, seeks protection and finds Basil Oliver and Lora at the arches. Mr. Walcot reveals a dying mother's curse and blessing, consenting to the match if Basil remains devoted, and Alice reconciles with her lover amid tears and relief.
Hall confronts Captain Oliver with proofs of Basil and Lora fleeing together after Basil pressed for flight. The loyal servant reveals a ring, hints at Mrs Oliver’s infidelity, and notes Basil ordered a post chaise for tonight as Basil and Lora vanish into the night.
The excerpt shows Captain Oliver reacting with fear to Hall's sudden belief that something grave is imminent. Hall urges haste and suggests stopping them, while Oliver remains cautious. The scene ends with a cliffhanger.
In a St. Louis parade moment during Cleveland's first term Gov. Francis proposed a drink for the president to warm up. The president refused, noting Dan doesn't drink as four glasses stood before them for the party.
A simple method to gauge a projectile’s speed uses two wire screens in its flight path connected to a clock. The device starts the clock on first screen interruption and stops it on the second, with distance between screens divided by elapsed time yielding feet per second.
A Dutch clerk Labouchere wins a banker’s daughter by a two promise plan. He seeks partnership with Hope of Amsterdam and marriage to Miss Baring to seal the deal. After negotiations, he returns to England and marries Miss Baring, securing a future with the Hope banking house.
Italian wine merchants hail electricity for aging wine in Italy and potential corrections to Californian faults. An Algerian plant uses a dynamo and steam engine to power seven electric motors including a crane, heaters, presses, and pumps for grape processing.
In a reply to a Chicago invitation, President Cleveland urges an earnest campaign to spread safe and prudent financial ideas. He warns against silver monometallism and defends the nation’s solvency, urging plain argument to protect wage earners, farmers, and the poor from currency upheaval.
Sioux Falls April 16 On motion of Assistant United States Attorney Carland the case United States vs The Homestake Mining Company was dismissed Immediately a new complaint was filed charging the defendant with cutting 119 792 cards of government timber in 1891 and 1892 valued at 658 568 004 The case will be tried here in October.
A fire began today in Stenum livery barns at Plattsburg Missouri and spread quickly. The court house burned as flames raged while telegraphic communication with the town was cut off. Also in Glen Carbon Illinois the S&J Louis press brick works suffered a partial blaze with about 300000 dollars in losses.
El Paso April 16 Webster Flanigan ex customs collector known as What are we here for Flanigan faces trial accused of aiding A S Dawson to smuggle 20 000 sheep from Mexico smuggling charges.
New York report states 20 year old Charles Janda shot and killed his sister in law Mrs Camilla Janda then shot himself at the doorway, dying instantly.
E R Hunter a wealthy cattle dealer at the Union stock yards was attacked last night in his office. He staggered into the hall bleeding and said to a janitor Did you see him Then fell unconscious. A brick smashed his temple fracturing the skull. No witnesses or motives known. Hunter bore a gold watch and a large sum of money which were not taken.
Columbus Special says 18 year old Charles Hart was hanged at the state penitentiary for the murder of a 4 year old boy and 6 year old girl named Good from Paulding county. He assaulted the girl. Hart’s father has been driven out of Paulding county since the crime.
In Huntington West Virginia special, Stella Marrs a 13 year old girl of prominent parents died. Today her father H A Marrs and her stepmother were indicted for murder.
Treasury department issues supplemental instructions to income tax collectors conforming to a recent Supreme Court decision.
Chicago businessman W H Harvey cites a minority view in a reply to President Nevelland on currency reform. The letter argues debt and tax burdens rose with silver demonetization, favors printed copies of foundational acts, and notes a wave of artificial ice plants using a plate freezing process promising higher yields versus can methods.
Rock Island on April 17 reports lumber manufacturers from Winona to Hannibal organized a river corridor association. The aim is to coordinate actions and secure fair freight rates for goods produced by members to consumption points east and west of the river.
Gen C T Campbell longtime resident of Yantton S C died at his Scotland home this morning. He served as colonel of the Fifty seventh Pennsylvania regiment in the war, left service as brigadier general, and fought beside Gen Taylor throughout the war, bearing seven severe wounds.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on April 17 Walter Rupp stabbed 15 year old William Cowker three times in the face and neck during an argument. One blow severed the windpipe and doctors harbor slight hopes for the boy’s recovery.
Sheriff Mc Kenzie of Wabasha County Minnesota departed by train with a requisition warrant for Walter N Holmes former Lake City bank cashier. Holmes is currently under arrest at Aberdeen.
Washington April 17 United States Treasurer Morgan received from Canada a New York bill of exchange for 465 dollars to be credited to the conscience fund.
A deed was filed in Jamestown North Carolina transferring fifty three Northern Pacific line elevators in North Dakota and other property by Mr and Mrs Amelia K Peet to the Consolidated Elevator Company a West Virginia corporation for 3 500 000 dollars.
It is stated that Russia will diplomatically oppose any Japanese annexation of Asiatic territory. The Russian army and navy in the far East are being reinforced to support this decision. The government also resolved not to interfere in Ar...
The Massillon coal men staged a desperate price-cutting war in Cleveland. On April 3 firms cut from 3.00 to 2.35 dollars and today six other firms met to decide a further reduction to 2.25 dollars.
The steam er S. B. Barker cleared from Puluth at noon for Buffalo and intermediate south shore points with a full passenger list and ample freight aboard.
Minnesota Cadets including Theodore Hanton Laverne Minn Herbert E Bradley Alternate Louisburg Minn receive cadet appointments to West Point in special Washington notices.
A large collection of well preserved radio laria shells has been discovered in ancient rocks called Algonkian. The fossils resemble modern radiolarians and suggest early life forms closely related to present species, offering new insight into rock formation and evolution.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recounts a rural court scene where a judge fines a man for breach of promise to marry a widow who alleges he ran off with a postmistress. The bailiff collects fines for contempt, and the judge laments maintaining court dignity as several attendees, including lawyers, are absent.
Andrew Lang warned that engagements should be definite while understandings can entangle. He notes eyes language and five year date misunderstandings as hazards in young relationships. He cites Chevalier Grammont, Hamiltons, and Dover as examples of deceptive understandings and advises caution and clear commitments.
A dying man describes his exile among “simple savages” beyond civilization where he dies. He says misdeeds drove him there and reveals he was a member of the Fifty third congress. The narrating stranger dies as the natives bury him with mysterious, ceremonial pomp.
A family recalls their daughter Blanche at age four who suffered a skin eruption diagnosed as eczema by a physician. Cold air caused swelling purple coloring and blisters forming and breaking on her face and hands.
A miscellany notes how modern women should blush, cites Darwin on blushes, and reviews Torricelli’s barometer discovery. It recalls Hellmann Reprints and early barometer observations in France and England, including Boyle’s 1650 work and the origin of the term barometer.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo backs the claim while West Truax Wanpina Kinnan Mankvin endorse the firm. The cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous membranes. Testimonials are sent free and price is 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills are 25 cents.
An elderly woman at an Airway station used a penny portrait machine. She received a photo of a lady acrobat instead, exclaimed about the mix up, and warned she would inform authorities unless her name was corrected to Maria Jenkins.
The Great Northern railway carried 405 Dunkard settlers to the Red River Valley and Turtle Mountain region of North Dakota in nine coaches. The group, mainly Indiana farmers, will take government land or buy farms on a crop payment plan. This marks the second large Dunkard movement to North Dakota, following a 235-person party last spring.
Dialogue hints at shared troubles and anxieties as a couple argues about marriage. A remark about not recognizing enemies, referencing Oscar Wilde and the Marquis of Queensbury, frames the social tension.
A teacher tests who discovered America and prompts wrong answers from Wallie Harry and Tommie. The trio delivers incorrect names, prompting the teacher to dismiss the class with a plan to reteach and requiz. They laugh and shout April fool at the end.
A brisk gale from Boston unsettles the club as Thirsty Pratt orders a two week privilege for Misher Gale and urges him to come at once. The scene notes the town’s dusty harbor and the sailors’ banter as the moment’s mood.
A canvasser touts an income tax insurance policy aimed at millionaires. The offer claims the company writes the policy, bears the risk, and handles concealment.
A water department employee flushing a street hydrant in Buffalo collected a string of good sized perch and pike revealing healthy urban waterways and fishing opportunities for workers.
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