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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1890
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch notes Speaker Keep urges Congress to adjourn by July 1 and vows to contribute to the effort. A Nevada observer projects Lixcoyn population reaching 75,000 by the June enumeration. Britain’s engineering industries face labor shortages as unions fail to meet employer demand.
A claim asserts Dr. Mary Walker is destitute at a Washington hotel, but the report refutes it, noting no one lacking funds would remain at a Washington hotel. The passage presents a rebuttal to the sensational statement about her finances and location.
The remark notes a cyclone could devastate a building but would leave the mortgage untouched, suggesting the irony of financial obligations surviving natural ruin.
About 2300 impoverished Italian immigrants arrived in New York with only 84 dollars in cash among them and will now seek work on equal terms with American laborers, reflecting economic tension and immigrant employment prospects.
A Minnesota clergy man traveled 30 miles and made 6 calls visiting 2 schools and giving an afternoon lecture. He shot 7 jack rabbits between sunrise and sunset and said it wasn’t a good day for pastoral work.
A general suspension of payments for one year is deemed necessary to help commercial and financial men recover from the effects of recent wild speculation.
A rat that attacked a brood of chickens in Pottstown was killed by a hen. After the fight, the barn yard rooster, watching from a fence perch, celebrated the win by crowing lustily.
Mr. Cleveland's marked weight gain draws concern among friends. Reports confirm his obesity is real and he contemplates starting a diet plan to address the condition.
Missouri statesman Congressman Brand wins an Osage river appropriation slipped into the river and harbor bill. The shallow rivulet would hardly float a duck at high water mark, yet the allocation advances.
The British museum holds ancient Greek lead plaques and Thebes yields papyrus leaves over 3,000 years old detailing runaway slaves with rewards. The finds highlight early advertising and pursuit notices from antiquity.
The Missouri law imposes a poll tax on citizens who fail to vote in any elections. Critics argue the revenue from such a tax would far exceed any benefits and compare it to practices in Pennsylvania and other states.
The duchess and duke cannot live on 200000 dollars a year and travel to New York to dispose of two million dollars in property yielding no income. The Hamersley estate is valued at five million dollars and, given the sales pace, will not endure long.
A remarkable coincidence surrounds the death of Ohio electric railway president whom he had warned passengers to avoid getting on or off the front platform while cars moved. His coat caught, he was hurled under the wheels.
Miss Apa, noted pension agent in Chicago, introduced an ambulance system. She raised funds from friends to build an ambulance corps, well equipped and already highly useful in the city.
Insurance companies denying claims for property destroyed by the Louisville tornado argue the fire was not original, but subsequent to the cyclone. This technical stance may be accurate, yet withholding payment after years of premiums could deter future insured losses and erode trust.
Madame Patti's San Francisco engagement was covertly recorded by Edison agents. A wax cylinder captured her performance of Home Sweet Home and other songs when an instrument was placed under the stage and connected to the prompter's box, despite repeated refusals to sing into a phonograph.
Washington bail application filed for Charles E. Kincaid who faces murder charges in the Tallibee case. Officials say Washington negotiations over a close season may lead to partial exemption for the Alaska franchise. The steamship Michigan reports a two masted schooner at Puget Sound entrance with a boatful of people leaving.
Mrs. Robert Stevens of Chicago, once thought drowned with her eight year old, has returned to her home. In Topeka Kansas, balloonist E. F. Craig was severely injured during a failed ascent and parachute drop when a strong windurbed his balloon and a telegraph wire caused him to be thrown out.
The report lists shipwrecks and drownings near Point No Point Maryland with three crew members and a passenger drowned, a large Indian town fire destroying 200000 rupees in corn, a dementia patient swallowing a penknife with no ill effects, a fatal trampling in Minnesota, a Pennsville house fire with two children dead, a Denver car collision injuring one likely fatal, a New York tailor killed falling from height, and a severe Iowa lightning strike that left Mayor Jess’s wife in a coma with hair burned.
A flood of reports details arrests and incidents from Chicago to Mississippi. German shoemaker Nathan Doll faces alleged child abuse in Chicago. reporter Joseph A. Allen dies by inhaling chloroform. bank teller F H H Pope flees with 70000. Dr A J Reid indicted for second degree murder. others include missing cashier John Owens, stockade killings in Arkansas, editor L Godkin libel arrest, Montreal police incident, Lyndon Wis treasurer shortfall, Texas murders, arson in Mississippi, Baisden brothers shot in West Virginia, and a Mary Stewart arsenic poisoning case in McKeesport.
Seven hundred shoemakers in comecagy Germany have joined a general strike. A coal vessel bound from Shields for London foundered at sea with a crew of unknown size.
The steamer Shakharah, en route from San Jose to Hamburg, foundered on rocks near Acajutla. No cargo was saved from 19 sacks of coffee valued around 400000 dollars. Eighteen district meetings in London backed a federation of labor call.
Massachusetts senate committee reports against instructing the attorney general to proceed against the sugar trust. Ohio House passes Mallon Australian ballot system bill 68 to 21, likely to be concurred by the senate. Miller's L Angelus deposited in Bank of Montreal vaults after owners choose import removal over $30,000 duty. In Columbus, Ohio the House interruption features a fist fight between Adjt Gen Morton Lawkins and Col Sol P Kinnean over regimental matters. Augstana college in Rock Island is closed due to typhoid fever with about forty students ill, sixteen cases malignant. Andy Hamilton, ex-den keeper, dies at Eau Claire Wisconsin of consumption after calling for clergy. Adjt Gen Frankfort of Kentucky reports a fight at Black Mountain between state militia and mounted outlaws. five soldiers wounded and possible additional casualties. Lexington and Harrodsburg militia guard the Turner Howard vendetta trial at Harlan courthouse. The fight location is remote from telegraph service.
Wheat and corn futures hold varied gains as Minneapolis and Milwaukee reports list No 1 and No 2 grades for spring wheat and Northern corn. Butter creamery and dairy prices trend upward while oats, barley, and rye quote steady to firm.
A Singapore consular aide learns a deadly lesson as a Malay steward, insulted by a servant's wife, allegedly lays a venomous cobra in the marble bath. The steward vanishes after the incident, and the snake is killed by other servants.
Bayou Sara Louisiana reports a levee breach at Fountain street at 12 30 a m as the town floods. Homes, including Mayor Irvine’s, are submerged and residents scramble by boat and raft amid darkness and wreckage. Washington notes 5000 destitute in St James Ascension parishes with relief urged.
A Spokane resident recounts Patrick O'Donnell, accused of killing Carey the informer amid conflicting claims he acted in self defense. O'Donnell reportedly worked for a Montana cattle firm, gambled, traveled to Cape Town, and met Carey aboard a vessel. He was later captured in London, found guilty of murder, and executed.
Reports from Special correspondents say negotiations between Grand Master Wilkeson and railroad interests yield an amicable settlement. Concessions are being made by both sides though final terms remain undecided until tomorrow. Disturbances erupted as carpenters struck, with several arrests reported. Contractors' association to confer with strikers per Mayor Sullivan. Indiana railway conductors group votes to remove non striking clause. In New York and Brooklyn cement and asphalt workers win eight hour rule enforcement.
In the house of commons Mr. Parnell moved to reject the Irish land purchase bill. He argued it fails to solve the land question and would exhaust Irish credit, calling it a parody and swindle on English taxpayers. Debate adjourned until Thursday.
A discussion of nineteenth century urban growth in the United States notes population gains of about 3 percent per year, doubling every twenty five years and rising dramatically across major cities. It predicts a future aggregate population rivaling ten global cities if trends continue.
The Pan American delegates cancel the southern tour after a brief Washington message to Captain Bourke. Only two foreign delegates accept the invitation, Dr. Martinez-Sylva of Colombia and Dr. Zegar.
Peru’s delegation left Washington with the party as others sent letters withdrawing acceptance. Some were delayed by business, others summoned to New York by telegraph, some sailed home, and a number were ill or tired. Some planned to join later but the secretary of state ruled the excursion unworthy of the expense. After seven months abroad the foreign delegates wish to return home, grateful for hospitality yet unable to extend their stay.
State Auditor Braden of Minnesota criticizes red tape in state and federal swamp land dealings. He pressed interior department officials for timely reports and data on large tracts to issue patents, but on Monday night no progress had been made since his Saturday talks. Braden remains in the capital to push the matter and planned further contact the next day.
Louise Worcester, once a confidante of J Wilkes Booth, claims Booth survived. She cites a 1867 letter in his handwriting said to prove it and argues the killed man was a conspirator, with Booth hiding while authorities let the deception stand to calm public uproar.
Miss Lizzie Morrisette was attacked on St. Clair street by a man who emerged from an old shed, gagged her, dragged her behind the shed and assaulted her. She was found insensible and later taken home. A doctor reported serious injuries but authorities have no trace of the assailant, whom the victim thinks wore a masked face.
The first South western telegraph sending contest in New Orleans featured a five minute test. Winners included W. a Bere with 211 words superior Morse for Class A and J. Griffin with 194 words. Receiving on Remington typewriter awarded to W. Wallis of Lowe Ville Ky and L. Reed, Brewer and Willis announced as first prize attachés of the Associated Press.
Washington special telegram reports Representative Pickler defends his prohibition stance against press parroting that he has cost friends and influence in the house. He says he represents prohibitionists and his constituents and that critics avoid record votes on liquor legislation. He claims misrepresentation and needless criticism in his state.
Diphtheria has ravaged Vining since last fall with fatal results. Sixty deaths reported to date, forty in winter and twenty after April 1, averaging about one per day. A Scandinavian settlement, a local physician’s assessment was disputed until Dr. Reynolds confirmed diphtheria after two large funerals. A quarantine is planned with twelve active cases.
Boston special says Rev. A. P. McKenna quits as national vice president of the Irish National League. He objects to leadership he calls assassin’s, denounces O'Reilly's letter to Dillon, and says Clan-na-Gael controls no real National League presence in the U S.
Capt. Couch renowned organizer of the Oklahoma movement died from a gunshot wound inflicted by J. C. Adams on April 4. A lynching mob formed, U S marshal Walker moved Adams to Wichita for imprisonment. Adams reacted to the death with a gleeful laugh when told of Couch's passing.
The English syndicate pursuing Massey, Harris Son & Co and related Canadian agricultural implement interests expands to include D Maxwel & Co. Negotiations continue. The head of Maxwel & Co has been summoned east to confer with syndicate representatives.
A destructive cyclone passed over a remote portion of Geneva county Alabama on Saturday destroying several farm houses and outbuildings. No towns were in the path and telegraph service was unavailable, so full damage and fatalities could not be determined though officials believe loss of life will not be great.
The Pan American conference adjourned sine die after adopting resolutions honoring the quincentennial of America. Blaine praised the work, calling it a new magna charta abolishing war in favor of arbitration among American republics. Attendees received the president with warm applause and parting respects at the East Room.
The dispatch condemns British misrule in Burma and argues natives are executed as rebels. It cites harsh treatment of political prisoners and calls for sympathy. It also reports on forced labor in Borneo where thousands of Chinese laborers are kept in bondage under a contract system.
Belief that explorer Henry Morton Stanley will become governor of the Congo Free State, with King Leopold’s backing, giving him broad powers. Brussels ovation for Stanley with guards, flags, and a royal reception. he dined with the king after arrival and dismissed French press hostility.
Special report notes the Mississippi River at Vicksburg remained above the danger line for seventy-nine days from January 30. The river rose to 40 feet 13 inches on January 28 and reached 48.05 feet on March 16 after a long rise with brief pauses, later falling to 46 feet 3 inches on April 1 before a new two foot rise.
Mapison Wisconsin Special Telegram reports a Madison inquiry into bribery rumors over a 1000 foot hose contract awarded by the Northwestern Hose Company of Chicago. Fire Chief W H Hughes and Alderman F C Sheasby allegedly received money, with King testifying he pocketed 25 dollars. Mayor Bashford vows a full sift of the swatter.
A House public lands report backs enlarging Yellowstone Park east by about 35 miles and south by about 15 miles to protect watershed and timber. It opposes a police detail favoring a permanent park police. It notes the Montana Mineral Railway right of way is 60 feet and maps the route from Cinnabar to Cooke City via Clark's Fork mining district and Soda Butte Creek.
Reports to the war department show 1578 desertions in nine months from the regular army this year, down from 1893 last year. Secretary Proctor advocates legislation to strengthen administration and curb desertions, noting it harms recruiting and transport of new soldiers nationwide.
The post office department forwarded the appointment of Thomas Cain as postmaster at Edison. The small office was the center of a political dispute in Washington with former appointee Peters accused of nonresidence and using a Democratic deputy. Senator Allen objected, but Congressman Wilson's nominee Cain was appointed after weeks of correspondence.
Senator Casey seeks to have Northern Pacific indemnity lands confirmed by the president for listing on tax rolls by May. The interior secretary cites complications from intertwined matters delaying confirmation. Noble believes lands due to the company may be taxed even if unconfirmed, pending action to avoid later litigation.
George Taylor a Whitehall New York colored canal boat captain opened fire after a wage dispute injuring William McDowell in the groin and leg and wounding William H. Burger. He fired at clerks before Hoyt shot him as he reloaded. Taylor was subdued and described as possibly insane.
Henry M. Stanley, guest of the king, dined at the palace and toured Brussels with two orderly officers. He attended a town hall banquet, spoke with the king, and was slated to dine with M. Lambert, Rothschild’s son in law, amid continual ovations and gifts arriving by cable and mail.
A major forest fire in the Germania district of Ecc Hareor City New Jersey destroyed 400 acres of timber and several outbuildings. The blaze crossed a road burning farms owned by J Sherman C Schweigrads and Conrad Kranz. It spread to adjacent timber lands totaling over 1000 acres with hundreds of farmers fighting the flames and an estimated loss of 100000 dollars.
McKeesport youth Mary Stewart aged sixteen is under arrest on a poisoning charge after serving soup at a family dinner. One four year old boy died yesterday and three other family members remain in serious condition. She denies eating the soup claiming she did not care for it and evades questions.
In La Saxve Illinois three Spring Valley Coal miners smothered in shaft No 2 as a fire spread below. Superintendent John Eustice led a crew to fight the flames but orders to shut off air were misread causing the shaft to fill with gas and suffocation followed before aid could reach them.
Spokane Falls special reports a violent scramble over a Spokane city land dispute linked to Indian Enoch claims and Northern Pacific land, with jumps on lots, shanties erected, armed resistance, and a looming interior department hearing. Property values reach five to seven million dollars as special police prep to disperse crowds.
In Manawa Wisconsin the elderly Stays was found killed and mutilated with the head, arms and legs severed. The burning house left scattered remains and a broken lantern near the body. No clues point to a suspect as the coroner investigates a possible death verdict from unknown assailants.
Three Chinese men sought entry at Niagara Falls but only two with Mun Lee party were admitted to Canada. The stranger lacking proper documents and funds was sent back to the American side and left stranded on the bridge. Lem Sing from Toronto is named as the remaining detainee. Authorities in Ottawa and Washington were being invited to resolve the dispute.
West Salem banker Wyatt H. Graves owner of Farmers and Mechanics bank was arrested in Sauk County on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly passed checks with no funds at Baraboo Savings and previously took funds at Stoughton Reedsburg and Pierre. Graves, a lawyer, faces multiple past arrests and is said to have exploited small loans into larger bank dealings.
At Lower Brule excitement rose as Capt. Vivian's troop arrived at Sherman and ordered town siters to vacate Indian ground or face arrest. The military demand followed a trespassing dispute and potential transfer to U S authorities.
A drunken man named Billy Patterson slashed at passengers with a butcher knife on a crowded street car. Archey Patnew was wounded in the neck, Henry Patnew was cut on the face, and Thomas Brennan was struck on the head. Archey Pithew’s condition was described as possibly fatal. Patterson was arrested after the attack.
In Deserve Iowa a sensational late night shooting at North Metieg left engineer George Cornell severely wounded above the eyes after a confrontation with J. J. Grinnell. Grinnell, longtime district court reporter, allegedly quarreled with Cornell over Grinnell’s wife, who testified that she loved Cornell and that he loved her.
A large miners strike in Wittkovitz roils the district as troops fire on rioters near Karwin. Reports say several were wounded, one fatally, while strikers loot villages. Governors consider reinforcement as unions demand eight hours and redress of grievances.
Indian Rights society calls a major Sioux powwow to reconsider lands in severalty as provided by law. Col Louns bury and Register Bailey invited, meeting planned next Sunday two to three miles up the Bad River to decide whether to take lands in severalty or preserve traditional relations. Noted chiefs John Grass Sitting Bull and others will attend.
A sample letter sent to Rev. C. A. Cummings of St. John’s Episcopal Church shows a crank claiming to be God. The missive, written in a distressed voice, professes divine authority and warns of judgment, reflecting a public scare amid church messages.
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