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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
2
A Brainerd Minnesota dispatch quotes an opinion piece on freedom of thought, political strategy, and doctrine. It critiques suppression of expression and suggests Greece needs a Monroe Doctrine backed “big brother.” It frames personal virtue against indirect vengeance.
The remark about Mrs. Fitzsimmons supports the view that a woman's place is not at ringside. Once Mr. Bliss learns the meaning of a sooner he may pursue further study of the Great West.
The Buffalo Enquirer derides Ingalls as "Cheap John" while noting Hearst faces a large payment. A New England woman, who remained unmarried for a century, has died, described as fastidious for not accepting a mate in all that time.
In seven months the decrease in immigration has been only 45,525. The European stream has by no means been turned back. The labor market will continue glutted.
An observation on Greek names and the persistence of Marco Bozzaris. The note muses whether the hero’s name involves two ones or two twos, highlighting recurring naming quirks in legend.
A farm colony for New York inebriates is proposed as a self-supporting solution. It would require extensive land to employ all the New York inebriates, making the scheme large in scale.
The Battle Creek WCTU faces a dilemma over Adam Arnold who died there and left his entire estate to the organization. Arnold, known for crime including liquor sales, had recently been convicted of murdering his own son, prompting questions about how to handle the legacy.
A tombstone in a Paris area cemetery bears a curious epitaph for a husband and wife. The husband died first, with the line I am anxiously awaiting you dated July 30, 1827. Forty years later the wife died and added Here I am dated September 9, 1867.
The statement notes pugilism is not a learned craft yet modern boxing’s demands resemble a broad education. If Yale grants a degree to Mr Corbett, boxing could be seen as a learned profession, given anatomy, oratory, calisthenics, journalism, and other varied skills.
In a Philadelphia court Judge Butler questioned naturalization applicants about their attachment to the Constitution. One man admitted a citizenship benefit would be a license to sell liquor, exposing motives to harm the public. The piece argues such motives should disqualify applicants.
A Kansas town stalls amid commotion after a newspaper man criticizes the behavior of a strong, idle girl and the mother who works at washing. Sixteen young ladies demand a retraction, while townsfolk debate a New York law on cartoons. The columnist argues cartoons reach all people and can elevate a public figure.
A note describes a man using a church check room for his bicycle allowing him to travel twenty miles from his worship place without inconvenience.
In a remark about Balak'awa 600, a speaker notes another casualty died in Pennsylvania. The comment turns to a humorous, yet pointed, suggestion that the famous Light Brigade was misenumerated and perhaps a heavy army corps mounted the charge instead.
A ponderous analogy contrasts a man who severs his own support with someone who believes they can sin without consequence. The wording casts judgment on reckless self-destruction and moral defiance, framing the act as a doomed illusion and warning against hubris.
An eastern state legislator criticizes an important measure saying he rises emphatically and stands prostrate with astonishment at the bill’s iniquitous nature. He adds a remark about eastern ignorance.
A historical note claims ex president Cleveland’s White House table held no wine yet a train crew hauling his effects found wine in fishing hampers. The discovery allegedly led to laughter as workers became hall drunk on the improvised stash.
A compact weekly survey pulls key home and abroad events from Telegraph reports. It highlights notable political, economic, cultural, and social developments shaping the week, outlining major moves, shocks, and policy shifts that drew public attention.
An order from the interior department dismisses roughly thirty general land office special agents. Named among the affected is C. H. McGinnis of Minnesota, with details of the action not fully provided in the excerpt.
A flurry of fatal losses surfaces including William Wysor of Cadiz United States con sul, Mrs Elizabeth Tilton wife of Henry Ward Beecher's accuser in New York, Capt Carter of Grand Forks B C presumed brother of Senator Carter of Montana, J J Martin VP of Union Stock Yards Chicago and adviser to P D Armour, Judge Hamacona's wife in Mexico, Prof Edward Brinker Cope of Philadelphia, Miss Ella Cooper artist in New York, Mrs Isabella Hamilton widow of Dr Hamilton in San Francisco and Philadelphia, all noted as deceased with varying fortunes and circumstances.
A roundup of fatal fires floods and train wrecks from across the U S. An explosion in Cleveland injures three workmen. Two Snyder men drown in Eldora Iowa. A collision near Langtry Texas kills a fireman A 8 Welsh. Wright county Iowa resident William Kaufman dies after a long hiccough. A boat accident at Ottumwa Iowa results in a drowning. Lizzie Ford drowns. A Langlaarte mine dynamite blast in Johannesburg kills many. A snowslide near Ketcham Idaho claims a man named White and Fred Tulford with stepson. James Charles and John Steele found dead in Pittsburg from possible gas explosion. A Harrisburg North Carolina train collision kills four and injures several. Senator Money and Gen. Sanguilly aboard unharmed.
Health officer Dr J W Prendergast of Cincinnati faces blackmail accusations while Col C C W Alfriend of Louisville dies of heart failure in Ocean Springs Mississippi. In Edwards Mississippi Jesse Evans, a black man, is charged after shooting at a white girl. De Coral Iowa saw a $50 theft and safe break in at J W Daubney's restaurant. In Missouri Sam Smith Jr admits killing two elderly women with a corn knife at Collins and seeks hangings. Jefferson County Iowa farmer Christian Roth commits suicide after dinner with a large family. Detroit druggists Louis J Fuller George L Schimacher and Herbert T Jenkins are arrested for alleged drug smuggling. New York holds William S Thomson on swindle charges. Middlesborough Kentucky native Wilber Hayden’s body is found hanged near the Tennessee line.
News reports the grand duke died by suicide in Cannes, with earlier claims of heart trouble. In Castres Tarn a church roof collapsed during mass, killing seven women and one man and injuring thirty. An English company formed in London with 3 million dollars capital has bought 300,000 acres near Pochutla Oaxaca Mexico for rubber, coffee and tobacco planting.
Reports indicate Sullivan eager to duel Fitzsimmons while the Dauntless departs Jacksonville without proof. A Pennsylvania railroad blacklists legislators with passes as Weyler orders Cuba’s cultivated zone houses destroyed. Florida’s Gov Bloxam convenes fisheries congress at Tampa on January 19.
A collection of brief items noting bid interests on armor and battleships, a death in Conover & Co.'s ranks, storekeeping at Frankfort Kansas and Falls City Nebraska, asset and liability estimates, a four year search leading to Edwin R. Mohler locating his ex-wife and child, a treasury agent promotion in Philadelphia, a Vanderbilt estate appraiser's report valuing personal property at $625,478, damages suits against Northwestern Railway for boiler explosion near Escanaba, Yale and Harvard strength records comparison, plans to pool Blair county iron firms, Iowa fundraising for India relief, and a 1893 Altgeld letter about Spalding’s rumored treasurership.
A safety gas burner invented by Arden Mitchell features a copper column with a spring valve that opens with heat and closes as heat subsides. The design regulates gas flow to maintain a normal flame, improves combustion, reduces waste, and prevents danger if the flame is blown out. Indianapolis World.
The Chicago Times Herald notes a new Christmas fad of wearing mistletoe on hats. Girls, following a Druids tradition of kissing under mistletoe, tease male friends by hat sprigs, creating irresistible temptations as men approach during festive season.
A brief theatre exchange shows a writer praising a play as funny while a critic calls it a tragedy. The critic warns the author not to make such remarks or risk censorship or harm.
London special. Mr. Gladstone writes to Macedonian leader Captain Dampzes criticizing the British government for appealing to two youthful despots, the German emperor and the Russian czar. He argues the policy sends ships guns and troops to quell Crete and delegates decisive power to rulers who have earned little confidence in Europe.
Special John Hayes Hammond, an American engineer and former Johannesburg reform committee member, arrived from South Africa. He reports Johannesburg affairs were unsettled, precluding political discussion, but does not expect war between Great Britain and the Transvaal in the near term.
Helena Mont Special Percy A Molson a Rothschild representative has been in the city for several days coming from San Francisco He says R T Bayliss will soon take over management of the Anaconda Copper company plant at Butte and Anaconda
Miss Or Headen leads a syndicate of English capitalists in Fairmont Minnesota arranging a concession for a large iron foundry and rolling mills in Mexico. The move signals major industrial expansion and cross border investment interest.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin special meeting elected officers all Democrats. Ed Delaney, city clerk for twenty six consecutive years, was deposed. Thomas McGrath, longtime policeman and former chief, was chosen as police chief.
A burglary at the North western Luaber company store was solved when the suspect was captured near Augusta by Deputy Warner. The burglar, named Stanley Wie Special, is jailed and the stolen property was recovered from his possession.
Levee crevasse at Biggs and Madison parishes floods largeDelta regions along the Lower Mississippi. Thousands of acres under water threaten crops as refugees crowd Vicksburg and Natchez. Memphis relief warns funds may cover current needs. further emergencies will be announced.
Pembina North Dakota April 20 flood drives destruction as river rises to its highest in forty years. A house floated from St. Vincent to South Pembina, sidewalks washed away, city submerged, widespread suffering and damage reported. Grand Forks Drayton and Winnipeg note more houses swept, steamer aid sought amid cold wind and lakelike river conditions.
River rose five inches in twenty four hours and then fell two inches as water covers North Dakota farmland. In St Vincent many top farms lie under water with grain hard to move. Families flee upper floors as stock and furniture drift. mud and inundation threaten crops and livelihoods.
The Milwaukee Road embankment over the Minnesota River valley near Orionville has collapsed after weeks of danger. Winds from the northwest raised Big Stone Lake by about 18 inches, flooding and washing out nearly half a mile of track. The line’s failure relieves nearby flooded areas.
Vermillion South Dakota April 20. The Jim river remains dammed at its mouth and water stays high along the bottom between the city and Yankton. Prospects for feeding on half the farms are poor and late crops depend on fast water falls. In the hills seeding continues. roads dry quickly and business rebounds.
At a creditors meeting in New Bedford Massachusetts it was revealed that 2 500 000 in notes from Bennett and Columba Mill corporations had not appeared in state returns. More than 100 000 had been mischarged to the plant as profit and loss. The creditors voted to place both corporations in the hands of receivers.
The Irish National Alliance calls on fellow Irish in New York to unite under its umbrella. It states the alliance will not interfere with other groups but seeks to form a confederation aimed at Ireland’s absolute independence.
Glendale Wisconsin hears a murder theory in the case of Michael Mack who was run down last Wednesday. He left with two men and carried considerable money and a gold watch, which were missing when his body was recovered. Police await further leads.
The North Dakota Supreme Court reversed the Cass County lower court in Conrad v. Smith, ordering a new trial. The decision, issued in Bismarck, Special, overturns the prior ruling and remands the case for retrial.
A Berkeley fire at the University of California damaged the College of Agriculture building. The structure was destroyed, with reports noting extensive damage and potential losses of equipment and records. Further details pending official assessment.
Yankton's flooding hampers rail service as the first passenger trains reach the line amid high winds and water. Regular service resumes soon on the line, with Great Northern expecting its first train tonight. In Sandstone Minnesota the Kettle River rises washing out the power house rear, displacing it slightly, and repairs are underway.
St Paul the Dawsons William Dawson Jr and two others appeared before Judge Twohy and pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. They waived preliminary examination and were bound over to the grand jury. Bail fixed by Judge Lewis under statute. Charges include deposits on bank closure and embezzlement involving sums of 529 dollars 283223 dollars and 1000 dollars with related insolvency context.
George E. Beemer, once Bathgate resident and ex-candidate for county judge, is arrested on embezzlement charges. Three warrants issued, including a $4500 theft from the wife of a Pembina County leader. He fled two and a half hours before capture and may face extradition if found beyond the line. The case shocks local society.
Devils Lake North Dakota April 20 one hundred one homestead entries filed in the Devils Lake land office during the last week the greatest number in one week total entries this month reaches 152 far beyond the usual average majority filings in Towner Rolette and Bottineau counties with large tracts of government lands near towns and railroads.
Mayville North Dakota April 20 a Copenhagen veterinary college graduate G O Greften graff drank arsenious acid with caustic potash in solution by mistake. Five doctors treated him for thirty hours but he died after prolonged suffering.
Ex city treasurer A C Haugan appeared before Judge Simpson for arraignment in Minneapolis. Indictments allege misappropriation of 32 329 27 belonging to the board of education and 526 393 19 belonging to the city. He pleaded not guilty and was released on bail with trial set for early June.
Frankfort Kentucky April 20 Republican members say Dr Hunter will withdraw if allowed to do so without caucus intervention. They expect his support to go to Deboe, George M Thomas or another ally while opponents back ex Justice Holt. Some friends still hope for Hunter’s election.
Jackson County in Wisconsin confirms the Northwestern Beet Sugar Company's plan to build a beet sugar factory at Merrillan in exchange for a bonus of 25,000 acres of Jackson county lands. The agreement makes the project an assured fact, signaling a major agricultural development for the region.
Washington April 20. W A Jones of Wisconsin and Robert V Bell of Maryland have been offered and accepted the offices of commissioner and assistant commissioner of Indian affairs.
In an editorial in the Argun Leader, Gov. E. Lee is charged with felony for using office power to bribe Populist legislators during the legislative session to push measures favored by the governor. The claim shocked Sioux Falls readers and sparked political controversy.
Prof Francis R Thorpe president of the School of History at University of Pennsylvania has received an offer for a similar post at the University of Chicago. He would likely accept. Thorpe has headed the school of history in Pennsylvania for six years and is regarded as one of the best informed men in the country with a notable reputation in this field.
In Iowa Falls the first postmortem evidence by physicians confirmed strychnine poison as the cause of death in the Long case. The special trial began and is expected to run through next week.
Charles de Gould announces the death of his only daughter, heir to O C Gould, president of the board of education. She was a graduate and instructor at local schools, dying suddenly in Fairmont Chihuahua.
The federal convention in Adelaide South Australia Special rejected an amendment to allow women to vote for members of the house of representatives by a 23 to 12 vote.
St Paul April 19 It appears the fourth insane asylum question is nearing settlement. Senator Wyman issued an unfavorable report on a $100000 appropriation for Anoka buildings while Senator Dunham urged $200000 for a fourth asylum. The county auditor term extension bill failed 27 to 23.
The Minnesota Senate passed the omnibus appropriation bill by a 43 to 2 vote after vigorous floor contention. Anoka sought a $100,000 insane asylum addition but failed. Debates on Duluth normal school funding and other line items followed as the bill advanced, with multiple amendments adopted or defeated. The House then concurred, and an evening session addressed game and fish measures and state printing while tightening taxes, bonds, and school fund clauses.
In St Paul the senate wrapped up with key measures merged into a unified bill package, including Miller and Jacobson led finds for railroad and warehouse commissions. The house completed a full return to calendar day with ninety two general orders processed, many postponed, while Republicans pushed passage on a one twentieth mill road tax and state highway commission. The day featured elections of leadership and a classic end-of-session pace as lawmakers debated water works, postal and public health provisions, and education funding amid broad reforms.
Chicago markets report April 21 with grain prices for wheat corn oats and rye across No 2 and No 3 grades. Hogs and cattle prices shown by weight class with ranges for beeves cows heifers Texas steers stockers and feeders. Missoula market notes flour wheat corn oats barley and provisions move higher while some prices hold and others rise.
A gentleman traveling from Carlisle to London asks a fellow passenger for a guarantee as the train stops suddenly at Bletchley. The response is a brief exchange about taking a grin along, illustrating a light sequence from a railway anecdote.
In Bismarck area the spring farming schedule may be retarded due to the harsh winter reaching into March the harshest in fifteen years. Meanwhile Santa Barbara residents report extensive seal killings in the channel with about three thousand animals slain by sealers in recent weeks. Healthful no tobacco spitting ads and novelty gadgets appear, including a collapsible umbrella and bicycle lock promotions, plus magnetic No-To-Bac tobacco cure ads from Sterling Kennedy Co.
The Northern Steamship company opens its fourth season of passenger service on June 15 with the Eastbound ship to Duluth. Duluth departures are on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while Buffalo Westbound sailings begin June 18 on Tuesdays and Fridays. The North West and North Land remain the line’s exclusively passenger ships, boosting Northwest tourism, with freight service starting April 20 from Duluth.
A Birmingham tradesman released two herons into the streets carrying banners advertising his business. Passersby reported the curious stunt, which drew attention from shoppers and local onlookers before officers intervened to recover the birds.
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