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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
11
The Brainerd Dispatch notes Chicago's South Division High School basement bouts under Principal Smith gained favor with the Board of Education. Superintendent Andrews supports boxing as a beneficial sport for students.
A Dublin editor proposes a list of ten incomparable figures from the nineteenth century naming Lincoln the statesman Napoleon the soldier Darwin the scientist Thackeray the novelist Pasteur the physician Froebel the educator Beethoven the musician and Morse and Stephenson the pioneers of electricity and steam as his chosen trio of leaders.
Congressional committees report favorable on bills to organize the U S consular service. The measures vary in details but share a common aim to professionalize the foreign service, offering appointed careers with job security based on merit rather than political whim.
In Europe a 20 year old heir to the Westminster fortune is poised to become one of the world’s richest men. He has inherited every rank in the British peerage from baron to duke and controls three large estates and an unmatched racing stable.
A review shows six colleges and four schools under one head at the University of Illinois. The institution has grown from 877 students in 1887-88 to 2,250 in 1899-00, with yearly counts increasing through the 1890s. The colleges listed include Agriculture, Literature and Arts, Science, Engineering, Law, Medicine, and the Schools of Library Science, Pharmacy, Music, and the Preparatory School.
A high court decision may settle whether new island possessions are part of the United States or its property. A New York importers suit over duties on Puerto Rican goods stalled. Now a San Francisco case on Hawaii vessel tonnage dues could raise the same constitutional question.
The article argues that community libraries, once scarce, have become essential in the modern era. It notes Massachusetts growth from about twenty towns fifty years ago to most towns now having free libraries, and cites nationwide over 10 000 libraries. It emphasizes the role of the town librarian as a community leader.
The text speaks of spring as release from winter bonds for northern riders. Snow and ice barriers melt and doors of travel reopen, inspiring bicyclists to seize the first good weather and dry roads with renewed liberty and energy.
London reports heightened Boer activity west of Bloemfontein between Fourteen Streams and Kimberley. They occupy Windsor ton and threaten British communications to Warrenton while Gen Hunter prepares a 200 mile march to Mafeking with about 5000 men. Horse disease spreads in Gen Buller’s ranks as new dispatches hint at a major development.
In Columbia on May 2 a quarrel at Winn Boozer's home involving Mrs. Boozer and Cornelia Lott drew in several women. Axes and hoes were used and Mrs. Boozer's head was severed before the murderers fled.
The French line steamer Paulliac, sailing from New York to Havre on February 11, is officially declared lost. The French government orders aid distributed to the families of the 54 crew members.
A Hongkong dispatch to the Daily Mail reports Otis proclaims rebellion crushed yet commerce remains unsatisfactory. The note cites ongoing unrest and economic strain despite proclaimed quiet. The message appears from London dated May 2.
Bridgton New Jersey May 2 From present indications the case against post master Charles H Pierson who is said to be short over 3100 in his accounts will not be pressed Pierson has signed judgment papers in favor of his bondsmen their protection being an inheritance held in trust by Piersons mother.
Royal Minnesota May 2 Albert Sce prek a prominent Swan River farmer was killed when a falling tree toppled onto him. The accident occurred near Swan River as Sce prek worked in a field with other locals assessing the damage and aiding his family.
Texas flood scene shifts north as Trinity rises in Dallas area and the Guadalupe Nueces Colorado and Brazos flood. Albert Voight drowns in Dallas. cattle drownings reported along North Concho. washouts affect San Antonio and Aransas Pass line. Laredo遭 storm hits La Jareta with minor damage. coastal wind reports exaggerated loss.
Ottawa reports 149000 dollars raised for sufferers by noon yesterday, excluding government grants. Messages of sympathy arrive from New South Wales, France. a smallpox case among the homeless is isolated with no expected spread. Rebuilding of destroyed structures begins, 1400 workers clear ruins at Eddy plant, government to reconstruct, streetcar service limited as power house is rebuilt.
In Buffalo on May 2 the New York Central strike by car repairers remains unchanged since the postponed ultimatum. President Calloway approved a conference between Supt Waite and striker representatives, prompting belief the company may pursue conciliation, though leaders vow no concessions and warn against delay or spread.
Dublin reports claim Nolan Walsh and Rowan linked to the Wel land canal lock explosion near Thorald Ontario April 21. Authorities fear swift departures from Dublin. Nolan faced prior Dublin Castle exchange court explosion charge. Nolan Walsh Rowan and Merna sailed to Philadelphia last November and Merna may have been removed by the group. If convicted the case could illuminate other crimes.
London May 2 The Constantinople correspondent reports a settlement with the United States is near as Turkey alone resists naval demonstration precedents, while other powers fret over U S influence altering the eastern question and inspiring a model for Great Britain.
May 2 report from Constantinople says fifteen medical students from Stamboul were banished to perpetual exile in Arabia after a riot over harsh discipline at the college.
Near Howell Nebraska on May 2 Joseph Slama shot Frank Chady in his bed at a neighbor’s house before killing himself at the Catholic cemetery.
In New Haven on May 1 Mrs. Sarah H. Wolseley widow of former Yale president and her sister Mrs. Goodrich sustained serious injuries in a runaway accident yesterday.
London dispatches report heavier than any since Ladysmith as Lord Roberts presses forward with 15 000 to 30 000 troops against Boers estimated 6 000 to 10 000 near Thaba N Chu. Boer resistance delays Pretoria advance while Brandfort could be abandoned amid mounting British pressure.
May 3 market notes show wheat and corn prices at St Paul and Minneapolis with No 1 Northern wheat around 65 cents, yellow corn near 38 cents, oats around 24 cents, rye and barley varied. Chicago and Duluth readings mirror firming wheat, mixed rye, and cattle and hog price ranges across Sioux City, Chicago, and South St Paul markets.
The Phoenix flouring mill and grain elevator at Marietta Ohio burned to the ground destroying all contents. Loss estimated at $100000 with $30000 insured. Fire officials investigated the overnight fire.
Explosion at Mine No 4 of the Pleasant Valley Coal Company near Scofield Utah yesterday morning collapses 200 lives, with 187 bodies recovered by rescue crews. Workers dressed and identified remains while volunteers aid in the grim operation as officials coordinate in Salt Lake City.
Indiana election results show Republicans carrying Richmond Seymour Logansport Crawfordsville Terre Haute and Elkhart Muncie with smaller margins Democratic gains noted in Lafayette Greensburg Michigan City Bloomington Plymouth Lebanon Shelbyville Elwood Bloomfield Anderson Vevay and Columbus similar to last year Brazil remains fully Democratic control for the first time in years.
On Hogan Street in Jacksonville Florida May 3 Albert M Williamson editor of the Florida Journal and C W Stansell city councilman exchanged blows and fired shots. Williamson was wounded in the femoral artery and Stansell in the neck. neither died. The dispute arose from charges made against Stansell in the Florida Journal.
A Brooklyn Democratic leader states Grover Cleveland may be urged to accept a fourth nomination for the U S presidency. The statement says Eastern Democratic leaders are seriously considering him for the renomination.
May 3 report from Webb Mississippi states Robert and William Chambers two prominent young men were shot and killed by T B Abbey a local citizen. The Chambers brothers visited Abbeys plantation seeking information on escaped enslaved people and a confrontation followed leading to both deaths. Abbey is described as a quiet peaceful man.
The Trinity river continues to rise inundating crops across about 200 miles in Dallas County and surrounding areas. County officials report extensive livestock drownings in small riverfront pastures as flood conditions persist.
Mrs Margaret Frost was arrested in York Nebraska charged with poisoning her husband. The coroner awaits stomach analysis. Mrs Frost took her arrest coolly.
A massive Chicago parade celebrated Admiral Dewey on the Manila Bay anniversary with an estimated 660,600 spectators along the march route. He received continuous cheers, then attended a Union League luncheon and University Club dinner, with Mrs. Dewey and committee members also hosted. The evening included a visit to the Naval Reserve Veteran Association ball at the First Regiment Armory.
In Frankfort Kentucky Judge Cantrill grants changes of venue for five defendants in the Goebel assassination case after a hearing with about forty witnesses. The petitioning defendants include Caleb Powers John W Davis Henry E Youtsey Harlan W Whitaker and Richard Coombs. The defense seeks Bourbon county while the prosecution proposes a special term in Woodford or Scott county. Trial venue decision to be announced today as bail hearings for others proceed.
About 700 more car repairers have joined the strike started by New York Central railway workers. An ultimatum remains pending until today when Supt Wait is to meet the strike executive committee. The added action is seen as a logical step to demand repair of crippled cars for the New York Central.
The Standard's Constantinople correspondent says Turkey may soon settle the American claims to avoid a precedent of naval demonstrations. He notes confirmation is lacking but believes a settlement is near due to Turkish fears of triggering an undesirable precedent.
An exaggerated report of a coal mine fire at Toms Creek, Va., prompted warnings in Bristol, Va. An official inquiry found miners were warned in ample time and only two men died as they tried to evacuate. The blaze was extinguished by flooding the mine.
London May 3 The note of the porte on the customs dues is declared by the embassies to be completely satisfactory Negotiations for a specific tariff next year are expected to begin soon Thus the porte closes what threatened to be a disagreeable question.
In Gloster Massachusetts on May 3 Henry Radcliffe a Black man was hanged by a mob while serving a three month jail term and a $25 fine after shooting three men. Local Negroes are enraged and retaliation is feared.
Two hundred fifty union boilermakers in Cleveland walked out on May 2 demanding a 25 cent daily raise. Several shops granted the wage increase while others remained negotiations.
An explosion at the B. McGurry & Sons soap factory in Chicago nearly demolished the plant and injured four workers. The blast resulted from the boiling over of a large calior of grease.
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