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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1891
Page
2
An Illinois woman asserts she married humorist Artemus Ward a year before his birth and now seeks a share of his estate. The claim challenges Ward’s historical records and raises questions about marriage and inheritance.
A Jeffersonville Indiana newspaper reports a group of colored boys under 12 stole a locomotive from the railroad yard and attempted to dispose of it to a junk dealer for scrap metal.
A noisy French source in St Petersburg defends the Czar’s treatment of Jews and his broader policy. The filing likely marks an early fruit of Franco Russian cooperation.
Professor Exy estimates annual expense at 100 million dollars to support worldwide impoverished refugees. He argues a major saving would occur if Italy ends its aid but keeps its existing contribution.
The Hindoos prepare a Hindoo tourists party to visit Europe America China Japan and the states. Invited noblemen and gentlemen are promised travel without caste rule violations.
Chauncey M. Depew conducted thorough inspection of New York’s Fourth Avenue Tunnel to determine its exact state. The piece notes that prior exploration might have prevented the catastrophe.
Mrs GovuLp says her babies resemble other infants while Mrs Gould calls her child unusually clever. The mothers compare their babies to others, with one noting beauty and the other eccentricity in parenting.
A PrivspurG Justice declares that a man cannot kiss his female typewriter without consent. It notes he cannot perform this act without his wife's consent, suggesting the ruling limits such acts by men in domestic law contexts.
The passage highlights Queen Victoria performing diverse tasks from knitting stockings to trimming roses and brewing tea while handling royal duties. It notes her authority over ministers and her readiness to respond to the Lord Chancellor's throne speech with composure and quick wit.
Cardinal LawvIGERIE plans to move a band of French warrior monks to Africa to fight slavery. They will travel armed to deter attackers and ensure mission safety.
A Glenmoore storekeeper reported two dozen boxes of axle grease stolen. Investigators traced the theft to Hungarians at a neighboring quarry. He found a box on their table and saw them eating it on bread as butter.
P. T. Barsown was a renowned showman and ardent temperance advocate who lectured on temperance in his era. An anecdote recalls a heckler asking how whisky affects a man and Barsown answered with a sharp, enduring reply.
Writers note that melted snow is not pure water but carries atmospheric impurities. Snowflakes trap and absorb particles and noxious gases as they fall, so melting snow becomes laden with these contaminants rather than being pristine water.
The text argues that individuals who focus intensely on their own affairs may neglect others. It states that when such a person attains public office they often use the position for personal gain, turning public trust to private ends in most cases.
The article notes pure maple molasses made from soft maple sap is marketed. It takes much sap to make a gallon of shrup and the product does not meet Vermont grade. Soft maple is abundant, sap flows freely, and the ethics of a strictly pure label may offset some financial drawbacks.
Immense swarms devastate Northern Africa. Flights stretch for miles as locusts advance northward from November, consuming green growth. They have reached the city of Morocco and surrounding regions, driven by the need for food.
Brief digest covering Washington crime and court actions, overseas matters, personal notices, and casualty reports. Highlights include policy debates, international incidents, and notable local events with emphasis on individuals and organizations involved.
The report notes the death of several public figures including R. M. Wasneves, manager of the Burlington Iowa opera house, aged fifty one, and William Lancaster a leading locomotive engineer and railroaders’ grievance committee chair, who died in Logansport Indiana. It also mentions the wife of Private Secretary Halford dying in Washington and Grover W. Williams issuing a critical letter about Stanley.
A string of disasters reported: at Pewabic mine Michigan and Franklin mine with smoke, Ashland Pennsylvania mine accident injuring two fatally possibly and six seriously. Norwich Falls Cotton Mill East Mill burned in Art Norwich Corn. losses listed. Bessie Moveskre four gored near Mount Camel Pennsylvania with no recovery. Julia Reagan shot dead by niece in Waukesha Wisconsin. John Tarkal Cedar Rapids Iowa commits suicide amid grip. First National Bank Arcade buildings in Elizabeth New York destroyed by fire, mail saved, many stamps and postal cards destroyed, total loss about 250000. multiple narrow escapes noted.
A collage of reader items reports violence and crime across multiple states. An Iowa woman shoots her husband and herself. a Carver county treasurer is removed after a cash shortage. a Milwaukee road Forex agent is arrested for embezzlement. St Louis crowd clashes leave Paul Wallar dead and Albert Carrier and Oscar Lee injured. Pennsylvania coke regions see evictions of strikers. Nightly riots led by women flare in many towns. Police raid Pell street Chinese quarter and arrest thirty nine opium tainted women and girls. Ex president T Mannix of Dover Shoe Co faces embezzlement charges. Chicago stabbings and assassinations unfold as motives tied to rumor and jealousy. Continued crime reports from Louisville Little Rock and Denver surface with theft, burglary and stolen property investigations.
The well known author Lesie Stephens is reported ill with pleurisy in Rome and the Tusk government has not yet received further information.
The text notes the withdrawal of the bonding privilege by the United States from Canadian railways. It also reports Welch tinplaters closing for one month from July 1 due to a new American tariff law, Manitoba grant condition requiring 100 miles of Hudson Bay Railway completed by December, and June start of work. Additional items mention Austrian May Day ban, cave factory holiday denial, Bari court proceedings on Mala Vita, a Rome bed bid for Prince Napoleon’s death bed, Allan Steamship contract expiry shifting Canadian mails to New York via Queenstown, and Vienna elections returning Liberal candidates and excluding Clerical party from schools.
Western Baseball Association opens its season as Grorce Dixey and Jack Williams spar four rounds in Cleveland. Evward Raoapes and Clarence Winters clash in San Antonio with Winters knocked down five times in two rounds. Slattery defeats Baker by knockout in Wilkes Barre under Marquis rules. Sippons and White plan a bout in Indiana with a $1000 purse and skin gloves. Cincinnati ministers seek to bar Sunday baseball. a committee will urge the mayor to enforce the no Sunday games law.
Assistant general manager Hotcomn of Union Pacific resigns and will be replaced by Ed Dickinson formerly with Baltimore & Ohio. Advisory board meeting of the Western Traffic association left Gould absent. Tur Montreal and Sorel railways halted as workers seize cars. Four locomotives owned, two under repair, two seized. wages claimed. W F Frack resigns Louisville New Albany Chicago GM post effective April 15. W L Breyfogle announces W H McDoel to assume GM and traffic manager duties, with consolidation of the traffic manager role into GM.
In New Haven Gov Morris sues to assert right to govern and seeks to oust Gov Bulkeley. Dr Alsop Democratic lieutenant governor sues Gen Merwin claiming he is not the lawful lieutenant governor, with proceedings in the superior court before Judge Prentice.
Boston sees an eight hour painters strike with over 800 out. Pennsylvania coke workers edge toward settlement as regional breaks emerge. In Charleroi 20 000 Knights of Labor plan a May strike. Chicago cigarmakers obtain permission to demand a $1 per thousand raise. Indiana tile works reports ninety workers striking for shorter hours. Pittsburg and Allegheny builders reject an eight hour day, signaling an inevitable strike. Elmwood and Schuylkill collieries suspend operations affecting 800 workers while others run four days weekly. At Lawrence Junction Italians raid Americans replaced at work, seizing the foreman and threatening further trouble if resumed.
A broad list covers L. von Herrman & Co exporting gold coins to Europe, Garrick bringing yellow fever cases into New York, J. M. Shaw & Co. stock shortfalls, Washington National Bank entering voluntary liquidation, china import labeling rules, Zanesville presbytery condemning Rev. Briggs, tensions between Omaha Stock Yards and the American Live Stock Association, Mexican exports rising, Col. Corellia accompanying a Mexican commission to Chicago, a Ball v McGeogh non suit ruling, and a Greensburg poison mystery with an autopsy note.
The national Republican league gathered in Music Hall Cincinnati with dignitaries including ex Governor Foraker and Mayor Mosby in attendance. Opening exercises featured a prayer by Rev Howard Henderson and remarks by W Squires and William McKinley. Foraker touted Blaine and the McKinley bill as Ohio Republicans prepare for the state convention.
Hon John M Thurston outlines a volunteer Republican league with over one million members. He credits protective measures, homestead laws, and resource development for widespread employment and 3,100,400 new homes. He warns against McKinley tariff flaws but defends protection and Western interests amid Farmers Alliance as Democratic leverage.
Ex-president Cleveland explains his views on free coinage to Missouri officials and delegates. He says the silver issue should be debated to educate voters, notes uncertainty about future policy, and supports gradual changes and international talks on a new standard of value.
Gen. Butler was expelled from the United States district court in Boston after addressing Judge Carpenter in a disorderly manner during the perjury case of Mrs. Johnson. He declared he yielded to force, returned briefly, and then left as the bench had just vacated.
Detroit April 22 150 conductors and drivers refuse to work. Some lines tied up others irregular under police protection. Company later discontinues all cars traffic expected to resume tomorrow. Strike follows discharge of alleged agitators amid wage scale shift from per day to per hour in response to a ten hour bill.
Daniel Sullivan, a San Antonio banker, says L Piaget of Canada, his longtime manager, sold 25 000 sheep and many horses, pocketed the proceeds, and shipped them to Canada. Sullivan values the loss at 50 000 and Piaget is located in Toronto with extradition planned.
The Register Olsgarde's commission has been forwarded for the new North Dakota office while receiver D W Hammond has not sent his bond or accepted the post. No commission will be issued without a bond. Hammond was President’s personal appointee and a friend of Mrs Harrison. The office will open in Minot despite no receiver yet.
Grenadier guards refuse to parade at Loxspan as Third battalion members are arrested. Discontent spreads at St George's barracks with detachments not ordered to parade. Soldiers protest excessive drilling for officers convenience, sparking sympathy and an impending investigation.
A massive blaze yesterday gutted a large warehouse and several others adjoining the central electric lighting plant in Hamburg. Schmidt & Co. and neighboring firms stored coffee sugar and hides, with Schmidt & Co. suffering about 375000 dollars in losses mostly insured.
Charles A. David aged forty a farmer and blacksmith living a mile and a half from New Ricamondo Wisconsin shot himself early today after a period of heavy drinking and a recent spree, ending a bout of despondency.
Lonpoy reports Mr. Parnell issues a manifesto to the National League of Great Britain. He cites Nationalist party strife and announces a provisional executive of loyal Irish members and English-based Irish representatives to rally supporters for a free and independent Irish party.
O Langlie a general merchant of Lanestorp Minnesota assigned today assets about 5000 dollars liabilities about 8000 dollars. The move follows financial difficulties with a large gap between assets and debts. Creditors may seek collection under local bankruptcy provisions.
Col Villa nueva has gone to El Paso to meet President Harrison on his arrival and invite him, in the name of the Mexican government, to visit Mexico. The governor of Chihuahua and the district's military commandant will also greet Harrison at El Paso and extend hospitality.
San Antonio dispatch reports the capture of six border outlaws who raided the Fernandez ranch in Presidio County two weeks ago. They planned to kill the proprietor and assault his family. Frank Duke was killed, Hernandez died of wounds, and a son of the ranch owner wounded two attackers. One prisoner confessed. the son faces trial in Chihuahua with possible execution or salt mines sentence.
The steamship Monoway arrived from Honolulu with news that the British ship St Catharis was wrecked off the Caroline islands and ninety persons drowned.
Newton Nesbit and wife quarreled at Le Claire. Mrs Nesbit fired at her husband in the back of the head, then shot herself twice with the first shot hitting the neck and the second causing a scalp wound. Nesbit worked as a steamboat fireman.
In Bern, Prince Bismarck asserts his right to express opinions on today’s events. He signals continued opposition to the government and shows no plan to withdraw from the Reichstag contest. Emperor William consults Caprivi Moltke and others as returns hint at a possible second ballot.
The draft commercial treaty aims for partial reciprocity with Cuba. It fixes very low duties on flour and other U S imports to the Antilles. General John W Foster, the American envoy who negotiated the pact, will depart Madrid for home tomorrow.
In Vienna special reports a shoemaker fired during cathedral services in Haizen, mortally wounding the priest before the altar. He then shot at an acolyte, missed, and killed himself. Jealousy and revenge cited as motives.
The senate disposed of business and debated papers allowances for senators. The labor bill to set eight hours as a workday was indefinitely postponed. In the house the Duluth and Winnipeg land grant bill was debated and recommended to pass 56 to 49. A text book commission bill passed 63 to 27 and Keyes’ Stillwater prison contract abolition bill passed with seven dissenters. The session closed with a benediction and adjournment sine die.
The morning session featured the Ramsey county gaslight inspector bill recall and petitions against the baking powder bill. A 3,000-strong business petition opposed a general interest bill. Resolutions on clerk salaries were adopted, with seats funded from the start. A reformatory inmate dressing granite bill saw a 31 to 15 roll call. The waterways committee delivered a comprehensive canal report.
The morning session centered on resolutions tied to per diem pay. In the afternoon the senate tackled general orders, approving an amended anti Pinkerton bill that allows private parties to hire detectives but bars citizen arrests. The house salary bill passed after amendments. A land grant cut proposal failed 63 to 2, and a convict treatment probe was ordered with a Monday report. The age of consent bill advanced toward final approval awaiting the governor’s signature.
The senate adopted a printing resolution and passed St Paul annexation near Lake Phalen. It tabled a lunacy bill and sent Stivers rail hours bill forward. The House approved the Searle refunding bill and land transfer investigations while boosting the warden’s clerk pay. The House tax levy bill moved 2.1 to 2.2 mills and Senate File 76 for grain houses passed amid late session chaos as hours stretched to dawn.
In a Youth's Companion piece, Prof. E. Holden explains moon brightness and size. He notes the sun equals about 650000 full moons, the moon's diameter near 2000 miles, and its angular diameter roughly half a degree. The moon appears larger near the horizon due to comparison with foreground objects.
The Shah of Persia is portrayed as a poet who craves praise. A court scholar criticizes a poem and is flogged for speaking harshly. When the shah writes again the critic flees, but the king forgives him and stops short of a second punishment.
The commissioner clarifies accepted evidence in pension claims. Hospital records and surgeon statements are most important, with commanding officer or comrades affidavits if unavailable. For disease claims, attending physician evidence is primary, with officer or comrade affidavits as alternatives. lay testimony is given limited weight, allowing examiner discretion due to lack of a fixed standard.
A St Louis physician argues lime is a natural cause of death and that microbes are minor. He describes performing post mortems on a veteran journalist and a nonogenarian literary figure, noting lime in the heart as a death factor while asserting life and death follow a natural, born and decaying cycle.
The obituary notes Johnston dies after attending Gen Sherman’s funeral where he caught cold. Once a top Confederate general, he later accepted the war’s outcome and stayed loyal. He befriended Grant and Sherman and served as pallbearer at their funerals, with Beau regard as the remaining notable Confederate figure.
A son of Gen. Alger of Michigan touring the world with a Detroit youth reports feet were frost bitten in a Paris hotel during Europe’s cold snap. He said the hotel open grate failed to warm the room, challenging claims that European hotels are superior to American.
Paris report describes Empress Eugenie’s arrival under guard as a mob watches and jeers while Victoria, Empress Frederick, arrives calm and composed. Observers note Eugenie’s worn features and faded imperial pride amid hushed sorrow and public scrutiny.
The piece recounts how self taught prospectors and unlikely events led to major discoveries. Gallagher and Fryer name the Camp Bird and Fryer Hill deposits, while a sexton’s dig in snow yields a profitable claim. Senator Tabor’s barter turns a $30 loan into a $2,000,000 mine return.
A St. Paul Pioneer Press excerpt quotes a Robert Street merchant railing that two young Indigenous women visit his store weekly to beg for tainted meat and decayed vegetables. He alleges they steal goods, justify smells in cooking, and suggests boardinghouse activity by Indians.
A chimpanzee in a Philadelphia Press report has learned dentistry and pulled a tooth after developing a jaw ache. He examined the glistening tooth in his paw with puzzled wonder, spending hours studying it until mealtime.
A visitor narrates hair breadth escapes among jungles and savannas near a great lake region. He claims encounters with a savage, bloodthirsty tribe and recalls a desperate battle where odds were ten to one, only to insist he was one of the ten in courage and resolve.
Marey achieves underwater photography of a medusa using exposures from 1-2000 to 1-3000 second. A sequence of 12 photographs captures the undulations of its umbrella and the motion of its lo comotor apparatus. A profile ray shows edge waving as a curious mode of motion is noted.
A Philadelphia Telegraph report notes a tall law student aboard a ferry who sports a rare goat beard, drawing curious looks as he eschews the usual mustache and beard style. The observer contrasts the trend with elder clerics and farmers known for it and calls the style remarkable and unusual.
A humorous exchange shows Bridget challenged by a college fresh housekeeper over proper speech. Bridget admits she was merely sitting in the drawing room with cousin Terence and suspects a tattler among the other girl.
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