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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
16
A government move nearly enactable by Congress safeguards California giant trees. The action reflects formal protection for historic and ecological value amid ongoing conservation efforts.
The Present session of Congress featured several speeches praised for clear perception memory and strong expression. Emerson noted eloquence combines perception memory logical clarity imagination vivid images passion and a strong enduring will or character.
Steel rails weighing eighty pounds per yard were first used in 1883. Since then steel largely replaced iron and rail weight increased. A major trunk line is now testing nickel steel, more costly but believed to justify broader adoption if its claims hold.
The House interstate committee backs private construction of a Pacific cable from San Francisco to Hawaii Philippines and Japan with a government subsidy not exceeding 6309 000 annually for twenty years. The minority favors government build. The Senate committee favors government construction extending to Honolulu.
Diplomatic exchanges reveal customs of the Turkish minister's wife in Washington. As a Mohammedan wife she may not see men, only glance from a closed carriage. She may receive female callers and may be shown public buildings when family men are away.
The March report of the statistician for the department of agriculture shows wheat remaining in farmers hands at 158.7 million bushels, 29 percent of last year’s crop, with 198.0 million bushels or 29.3 percent of the 1898 crop on hand. Corn in farmers hands totals 773.7 million bushels, 37.2 percent of last year’s crop, vs 800.5 million or 41.6 percent of 1898. The share shipped out of the country is about 16.8 percent or 348 million bushels. The merchantable standard portion is estimated at 86.9 percent. Oats total 290.9 million bushels, 36.5 percent of last year’s crop, vs 283.0 million or 38.7 percent in 1898 on March 1.
A freshman recalling an editorial on fire escape planned actions kept an opera cloak and night slippers ready near her dorm room. When the building burned, she fled with those items and escaped exposure, thanks to her quick, preplanned response.
Secretary Long dispatches a gunboat to Chinese waters to shield American missionaries amid anti foreign demonstrations. The Boxers, a Chinese secret society, threaten stability as the empress dowager s stance heightens risk. German jurisdiction covers part of the disturbance area and local authorities will assist in protection efforts.
London reports late last night from Bloemfontein and Boshof describe Boer forces retreating and timers tense as Lord Roberts reinforcements move toward Pretoria. Gen Pole-Carew and Gen French reach Karlefontein with mounted infantry seizing Leuwkop while Warren assumes administration of Bu chuanaland and Kimberley communications remain open.
Reports from Louisville to New Orleans describe ongoing heavy rains that flood districts from Mississippi to Alabama. Private property losses reach into millions, railways and communications fail, and towns face starvation while families drown in Jackson and Purvis areas.
London dispatches report Lord Roberts reinforcing to lift the siege at Wepener as Boer forces mass around the town. Gen Brabant and Gen Hart push northeast from Bushman's Kop with Basuto onlookers. casualties rise with twenty wounded and British contending near Dewetsdorp and Paarde kraal.
The body of Charles Burke was found in front of a house occupied by John Dempsey and his wife who claim he fell down the steps. Burke’s watch and $28 were found hidden in the house and the Dempseys were arrested. On March 18 William Gill was found dead at the same spot under similar circumstances with the same explanation offered.
Rehearsals in the presence of Emperor William finalize the Berlin reception for Emperor Francia Joseph. The Kaiser directed the bodyguards positions and instructed trumpeters to sound three blasts when the Austro-Hungarian ruler ascends the stairway.
The U S Supreme Court dismissed Captain Carter's appeal in the Savannah harbor work case. He must serve five years at Fort Leavenworth, the mandate directing immediate surrender.
Approved by Dewey and Rear Admiral Heichborn they told the house naval affairs committee they favor the Holland type submarines. They cited suitability for coast defense and the morale impact of a secretive underwater engine of warfare.
Capt. Bollen a wealthy retired navigator blew out his brains with a shotgun on his Fox Island ranch near Tacoya Washington. Despondency was given as the cause of the suicide.
Henry Hunt a young Swiss civil engineer from Glaus Berlin died yesterday by his own hand police call him a victim of the so called American duel. The report notes his death occurred in Berlin and labels the incident a duel related death.
Richard Croker wires the Herald from Letcombe denying reports of his death and stating that he is quite well. The April 25 dispatch quotes Croker declaring the rumor false and affirming his health.
A slight earthquake shock occurred in Portland Oregon at 5 oclock yesterday morning. No damage is reported.
Two deaths from the plague and eight new cases are reported today in Sydney. Health officials monitor spread and urge precautions as cases emerge in the city.
Washington April 20 The senate passed a joint resolution for civil affairs administration in Porto Rico pending officers under new Puerto Rican law The Alaskan civil code bill remained under debate The Hansbrough alien miners amendment faced substitutes and opposition The house debated naval bill provisions to have navy chart waters in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines with a 100 000 appropriation Cannon argued for coast and geodetic survey control The house approved a reduced 10000 for ocean surveys and Payne allowed plans for a new naval academy to be submitted before further spending's.
In a lengthy House fight the armor plate cost cap for Maine Ohio and Missouri battleships was struck from the naval bill. The battle over armor funding and a potential factory led to a filibuster and adjournment. Senate consideration focused on Hawaiian civil government changes and Alaska civil code debate, with tributes to Lorenzo Danford and sorrow resolutions.
Washington April 23 The naval appropriation bill resumes amid debate led by Mr Underwood and Mr Vandiver. The measure, approved without a recorded vote, funds two battleships three armored cruisers and three protected cruisers with the armor cost removed. Senate action followed with a war secretary notification to be requested.
A question concerns whether any officer in Cuba or Porto Rico has received compensation beyond regular army pay since the declaration of war against Spain. It also seeks facts about alleged extravagant expenditures for fitting up the governors palace and Havana government offices.
Washington April 24 The senate committee on privileges and elections filed a brief report on Senator Clark of Montana finding the election null and void due to briberies and corrupt practices by his agents and Montana law violations. The panel unanimously recommended that Clark was not duly elected. A two day Quay seat debate followed with motions and parliamentary rulings shaping the vote. The post office bill debate also drew focus as pneumatic tube service and fast mail costs sparked contention.
In Washington on April 24 25 the Senate rejected M B Quay 33 to 32 after a lengthy session with speeches by Syooner and Daniel. The vote followed a roll call as Pettigrew failed to answer and West voted no. The House adopted the Foraker emergency resolution to hold Puerto Rico officers until civil government acts are made.
In Wichita report, Bryan refuses to abandon free silver saying he favored it in 1896 and will keep it as an issue though not the lead. He cites trusts and imperialism as the paramount issues for the campaign.
Lord Roberts report from Bloemfontein dated April 24 says Generals Brabant and Hart moved north eight miles south of Wepener after repelling Boer obstruction. The Eleventh division and French’s cavalry arrived at Tweede Celk. a patrol of the Seventh Dragoons rejoined. Hamilton’s mounted infantry seized Samas Post waterworks and Maxwell’s brigade seized hills over the Modder river. One prisoner, Private Brum of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles, is the only casualty.
Gen Otis cables details of engagements in Luzon and Mindanao. At Cagayan north coast of Mindanao a few hundred Tagals and Visayans clashed with the Forty-fifth battalion. 2 U.S. killed, 11 wounded. Enemy losses 53 killed, 18 wounded and captured. Northeastern Luzon fighting caused 106 enemy killed on Patro, 15th inst., and 333 total enemy dead from 15th to 17th. U.S. 2 killed and 4 wounded. Local leaders and towns assist with occupation of interior towns.
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