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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1890
Page
2
Thomas A Epison has purchased 1 000 acres in Moore county South Carolina where plans call for opening sold mines.
Capt Witchams of Jeffersonville, who has been blind for twenty years, begins to see again. He believes the glare from an electric light in his room may aid or signal his recovery.
If all the individuals listed in the new government blue-book formed a four abreast line, the procession would need ten hours to pass the White House, illustrating the sheer number of officials.
A baby born in Kenosha Wisconsin recently is described as having a full set of upper and lower teeth and a fine head of hair. The local impression is that it has beaten the world.
A niece of Pope Leo married Count Salvatore Salimei. The bride is the pope's sister's daughter. Her dowry totaled $12,000 with the pope contributing $8,000.
A sensational claim says 5 000 insane people live in New York City and that experts report the lunatic proportion grows faster than the general population. The statement frames mental health as a citywide trend without official data.
The text praises J. W. Buell of St. Louis as the era’s most successful author. It notes he once worked on a local newspaper for a small salary and now earns about 69,000 dollars annually.
Kentuckians regard the DovsTess viaduct, supplying New York with 300 million gallons daily, as the greatest wonder in the world. They wonder what anyone can do with so much water.
Joan Burns, an English labor leader, writes to a New York labor agitator stating that England's short hour movements have fostered sobriety and raised workers intelligence.
A diver at a railroad bridge foundation near Boise City Idaho signaled to be hoisted quickly and surfaced with a sixty five pound salmon caught by the gills.
R. W. Wrenn, general passenger agent of the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad, formerly a telegraph operator, assisted Gen. Lee by transmitting the notice that Richmond must be evacuated to Jefferson Davis.
Sam DeGraw of Lansing works six days a week hunting sparrows and earned a sizable share of the 10,000 sparrow scalps paid for by Ingham County in June.
A Kansas physician described a poisoning case to his medical society caused by a patient who chewed the end of a pencil. He noted that lead pencils no longer contain lead, making the claim a misconception about modern pencil composition.
A Bostonian returning from London observed a large crowd awaiting a notable arrival. An investigation found the people gathered to see the man expected to enter a railway carriage marked Reserved for President Ames of America.
A seven foot tall petrified corpse was found on Jack Creek about fifty miles from Rawlins. The remains will be dug up and transported to Rawlins Wyoming and then sent to the Smithsonian Institution.
The relic traders attract buyers with iron fragments old musket balls log sections and sledge hammers at Chickamauga field. Their stock reflects Civil War remnants as the Yankee genius lingered after the conflict.
Statistics show sea life safer than imagined with 12 deaths per thousand in the British merchant marine. Shipwreck losses are about a quarter of that, while miners and railway workers suffer higher fatality rates, highlighting greater danger in land occupations.
A St. Louis man shot and killed a parrot that insulted him with the line Hi there, you blue-eyed monster, is this hot enough for you. The quip led to a fatal act against a creature that increased the heat of the day.
The piece observes noblemen chasing American heiresses while overlooking wealthy locals. It mentions Princess Marie Leoni da Bonaparte, daughter of Charles Bonaparte, planning to marry a French infantry lieutenant and possessing 3 million francs. It ends with a question about foreign girls preferring titles.
Supt. Frankland reports to the board of education that the completed population enumeration of Chicago lists 1 205 993 inhabitants. The figure reflects the city’s size as captured by the census bureau.
William Dunlap of Milwaukee has been elected president of the National Amateur Press association in session at Indianapolis. The next meeting will be held at Boston.
Fire destroyed Creighton business district. loss about 20000 with no local water supply. Watsons store on Brooklyn waterfront damaged. loss near 100000. Pittsburg woolen mill Bradley Barton Co burned. loss 75000 insured. Four firemen injured by collapsing walls. Egypt steamer burned off coast. 400 cattle perished. crew and 22 cattlemen rescued. Eastbound fast mail train near Malta Illinois collided on a side track. several injured and the fireman killed.
Thirty Arabs die in Melilla clashes. Rogers jailed for forgery at Tilsit. 160 known forgeries alleged. Labrador resident Oliver kills his three children then dies by suicide. Pelissier pit explosion near Paris kills 120, injures 35. Wilson fatally shoots wife, wounds rival after finding wife with Denny. Battle Creek mob drives off drunken soldiers. Ohio party fight ends in stabbing death. Turkish soldiers shot near Crete in ambush. five dead. In Trenton a colored preacher is shot. Lang in custody, Ayers likely to die. Beverly resident Thompson accused of defrauding Weyman estate. Warren postmaster Thompson urged to resign over stamp charges. Milwaukee couple jailed for manslaughter in illegal operation.
Seventieth cholera death toll in Baku and surroundings. heat and unrest in London as Grenadier Guards relocate to Bermuda. Marquis de Leuville to sue for libel in the United States. France losses to rains total 500 million francs. Nagask Japan reports 23 new cholera cases and five deaths. Ottawa praises Lord Salisbury over Behring Sea dispute. A groom-to-be shoots himself in Florida. Goshen tests Australian election law with a local vote. Behring Sea terms proposed banning bond shipments from Canada to U.S. Lloyd sails from Guantanamo with 14 crew and 4500 bags sugar, presumed lost. Mischief arrives at Victoria with 13,000 seal skins. record sealing season expected.
The steamer B Miller from Baltimore reports recovering two lifeboats marked Charles Morland of Five-Fathom Bank light ship. Separate notes mention legal limbo in Montana courts over Judge Davis's millions until October 6 and calls for Irish National League reorganizing and fundraising.
The latest quotations from Western markets show Wheat No. 1 hard at 90 to 91 cents, No. 1 Northern 89 to 90, No. 2 Northern 86 to 87, Barley No. 2 50 to 55 cents, Flax around 1.46, oats 27 to 32 cents, corn 38 to 43 cents, and dairy butter prices from 9 to 15 cents. Milwaukee figures list Spring wheat 88 to 88.5 cents, No. 1 Northern 85 cents, corn No. 3 33 cents, oats 38 percent, and barley 47 cents.
Miss Hattie Morris reported a Chinaman Bible class to police after discovering a fan-tan and opium game among laundromen at the First Baptist Church in Lowell. Court fined the class members. the woman faced a hostile exit remark as she observed the scene.
A St Louis Globe-Democrat report notes most Methodist preachers earn under $600 yearly with charity draining income. It cites Bishop Hendrix as wealthy in the south, and contrasts wealth with Presbyterian and Church of England ministers, while warning many pastors abandon ministry for money.
A recent English nobleman praised as pure and unworldly is analyzed by his biographer. Despite wealth and rank, his life yielded little for others as dreams never became deeds. The remark echoes Prince Bismarck on living for the moment and work now rather than tomorrow.
A Detroit Free Press article cites a savant predicting food security as population grows. He argues land yielding 100 pounds of potatoes could produce 4,000 pounds of bananas and three acres could feed twenty five men, suggesting farmers should cultivate bananas with protective tariffs.
Word from Avaunux New York August reports Kemmler the condemned murderer growing weaker as the day of death nears He cries I wish it were over and trembles at the approaching execution noise The room next door hosts a test of the death device with Warden Durston and electrician Barnes among witnesses Barnes arrived in secrecy to oversee the apparatus which was found in working order
Advices from La Liozertap say Gen Antonio Ezeta moved 2000 troops after the Rivas revolt began. Rivas forces captured the artillery barracks but were defeated after a forty hour siege. Rivas was captured near the capital and publicly shot in the plaza Armas. many prominent figures implicated in the conspiracy.
The new Boss Carpenters' association failed to push a 20 cent an hour wage advance as resolutions demanded. About 400 of roughly 8,000 journeymen quit work, while most, including the majority of bosses, stayed at work. All vessels leaving port comply with seamen's union orders, making a sailors' strike unlikely.
In southwestern Ohio excessive heat and a long drought yielded to a thunder storm bringing considerable rainfall. Wheat hay and oats survived, but corn vegetables and small fruits suffered damage. Pastures remained poor. expor a Iowa notes drouth persists though corn is weak in some areas.
Brown county delegates to the state convention meet in Aberdeen to stand as a unit for H C Sessions of Columbia for congress to succeed Pickler. Sessions is described as an extensive farmer and a four man Tar Kadwood. Otto Peemiller, chairman of the South Dakota Democratic state central committee, is seeking to place an available man on the ticket for congress, Thomas nominated at the convention declining.
Milwaukee plans a major feature for the world’s fair a beer palace modeled after the Sioux City corn palace and St. Paul ice palace. Built entirely of beer kegs casks bottles and beer industry items it will involve contributions from local brewers and house many exhibits inside.
After a legislative conference both houses approved the world’s fair bill and adjourned sine die. The eight hour clause was removed but a resolution urged enforcing the eight hour principle and prohibiting alien employment. An amendment states land on the lake front diverted from a public park must revert to the state.
The wife of Ernest Bertram claimed she was insulted by Dr Herman Fisher at a mutual friend's house. Bertram and a ferocious Newfoundland dog gained admittance, ordered the dog to attack, and the doctor was badly mauled. Bertram then beat the doctor with brass knuckles. the doctor's condition is described as serious.
Special Judge Woodward in Wilkesbarre Pa refused Henry D Spenner a divorce amid testimony his wife Saarh knocked him down split his lip blackened his tie and tried to strangle him in sleep. He weighed 181 pounds she 214. She claimed his business neglect while he called her worthless. They settled the quarrel with bare fists in the parlor with Saarh prevailing and declaring she would run the business.
In a Dwelling in Harmony New York dispatch the principal officers of Pacific Mail Steamship Company call the reported competition with Canadian Pacific a tempest in a teapot. They say no difference exists between railroad and steamship firms and expect Canadian Pacific to use vessels within months, clarifying the lines will be fully joined once established.
Dry weather this season brings a large log supply to West Newton slough and the Chippewa river, with over 550 million feet rafted toward Mississippi mills. Officials predict enough stock to last until sowing ends, while rain is not needed for lumber, farmers suffer from drought and chinch bugs.
The Canadian Pacific railway station in Winnsi was badly gutted by fire caused by lightning entering telegraph wires. The upper story suffered heavy damage while lower portions were water drenched. Operator Ferguson was knocked senseless by the lightning shock. Total loss estimated at $10,000.
Letters from Moscow and St. Petersburg describe renewed enforcement of 1882 edicts against Jews. Jews near borders forced to move deeper into Russia or relocate to villages amidst abuse by peasants and inaction by police. Representative Baker proposes a House resolution urging U S protest and a diplomatic note to Russia.
London reports England and France demand indemnity from the Argentine Republic for property of their subjects damaged by Buenos Aires mutineers. The allied fleets are to assemble at Buenos Aires to back the claim if needed. In Buenos Aires the financial situation worsens as banks cash only tiny checks, pressuring Celman allies to action.
The Boston Italian Mafia has marked two countrymen for assassination. Policeman Rosatti, key in bringing criminals to justice, is one target. Gecchini Cocchiara, linked to the milton murder case, is the other, with threats already attempted but not yet carried out.
Mrs Lefevre, also known as Cutcace, was slashed across face and neck with a razor by Welch, a Washington miner and her former suitor. Welch wounded her and her husband Lefevre but both survived. Welch reportedly said he intended Mrs Lefevre to be married for life.
Rev C E Gordon once a Unitarian pastor and Wisconsin world’s fair official, proprietor of the Guernsey stock farm in Koshkonong township Jefferson county, has failed. Creditors in Milwaukee claim about 5300. Gordon also led the Wisconsin Humane Society since its founding.
Dispatches report the Armenian patriarch resigns as Armenians in the Alashgerd district suffer unimaginable misery. Turkish officials incite Kurds to harry villages while Christians plead for Russian intervention. Riotous Armenian demonstrations flare at Van and Moosh in Turkish Armenia.
A Senate bill by Senator Allen to double fees for United States district attorneys marshals and clerks in Washington Idaho Montana Oregon and Arizona was amended by the judiciary committee. The aim was to attract qualified officers by higher pay due to scarce business, with Senator Edmunds noting expected growth in five years and the amendment to extend the provisions only until 1895.
Assistant Attorney General Tyner issues two statements to Gen Hazen declaring Tolstoys Kreutzer Sonata indecent and forbidden for mailing under the 1888 act. The Chicago publication was offered for mailing and an appeal is expected.
The Union Cattle company's feeding plant at Gilmore four miles below South Omaha was burned. Loss estimated at 180000 with 65000 insured. The facility included 4000 stalls and stretched over fifty acres. Captions note men were tarred while repairing the roof.
In a puzzling case near Hazard two cousins named Coghart were found dead with pistols in their hands. The scene showed stones and a pack of cards as if arranged by a dying person. Authorities are investigating whether the deaths are connected and what led to the shooting.
The Northwest notes the Farmers' Alliance plans a large warehouse at Lake Benton. Among other items, court decisions, accidents, burglaries, and local incidents populate the region's brief.
The column reports on the incorporation of The State Bank of Lisbon with 75000 in cash capital, a proposed democratic paper in Grand Forks, and various agricultural and civic notes. It notes a child’s tragic death near Mapleton, railway and depot plans at Grand Forks, an Indian industrial school opening at Fort Totten, and a large prairie chicken crop outlook. It also covers church and political shifts, tax and liquor license debates in Bismarck, a fatal accident at Minto, social visits by Mecca temple in Fargo, a Republican convention outcome, a missing Grand Forks veterinarian, a new internal revenue district split, a Jamestown marriage by matrimonial ad, and related local items.
The La Crosse Times reports a horse ate ice left by a saloon dealer. Mathew Peterson jailed for selling still fruit without a government stamp. Mrs. Hackbarth of Wausau missing after berry picking. Lightning hits O B Guenther’s Port Washington home. his son goes deaf. George Brown cleared in Iowa jewelry case. A damage suit begins. A Bay Shore Lumber hunter pursues and downs a deer near Ashland. Hospital tallies show 525, 269, 605 patients respectively with county totals rising to 3104. Salvation Army Captain Emma Albertson convicted, fined 5 dollars plus costs, planning appeal. Adolph Berg’s trotter Doctor saves his life framing a highway robbery incident. Richland Center vault project continues after clerks’ death, with 600 dollars and papers at stake.
Judge Linehan issues injunctions against fifty five saloons and the prosecutor receives one thousand one hundred twenty five dollars in fees. A Dubuque policeman shoots a stray dog and a nearby boy is grazed only slightly. M Kirk convicted for violating state law at Imogene and fined one hundred fifty dollars. Pension Agent Marine expects state pension rolls to rise about fifteen thousand to forty five thousand after adjudication. Gas strike on Charles Turnbroom farm near Carson produces a roaring well. Mrs. Henry Luth at Ute attempts suicide. first shot fails and her weapon is seized. Fish fall from the sky during a Sibley downpour. axalatl from Old Mexico found in a pond. A D Fanlon of Gilman loses sight after rheumatism and paralysis. a headache precedes blindness. Dar Eells of Battle Creek narrowly escapes when pants catch in machinery. Des Moines News notes population slight declines in older districts but overall gains, expecting net state increase of about twenty percent.
An Albany saving bank story notes a forgotten deposit left in 1869 for an infant son. The son, now grown and rightful heir, claims the principal and interest decades later. Bank officers had not seen the pass book since issue, though the father is dead and the son is living and worthy of lineage.
The report covers amendments in Indian appropriations to compensate Chippewa Indians of Minnesota for dam and reservoir damages on Lake Winnebagoshish Cass Lake and Leech Lake with 100000 for mills and 100000 for surveys to be paid from Chippewa land sales. It notes Turtle Mountain removal to White Earth and various Senate and House actions on pensions land surveys and the tariff debate.
Vienna correspondent reports a young Viennese climber and two companions ascended the Rex at sunrise. While descending without a guide they used ladders and one man slipped a hundred feet, dying instantly.
Col Jim Thompson tired of army of friends using his depot for free drinks, hides a large chunk of clear glass in Hemingway's cooler. A tester proves presence of glass and the prank is claimed to have lasting effect, allegedly securing ten years of mischief.
P O Sullivan living six miles above the junction of the Boise area followed a large bear for miles and killed it with a knife after it lay by a rock. Neighbor George Alexander saw the dead bear in the woods and reported the event to the city. The bear weighed about 500 pounds.
The author recalls a transformation from brilliant young dandy to shabby middle aged clergyman. He cites Goodfellow of Harvard as example a once brilliant classmate who now preaches in a factory town church with a worn look and six restless children. The piece laments youth's lost promises.
A giant clam is described as the largest bivalve and a feared reef resident in Northern Australia. The piece notes clams weighing forty to fifty pounds of meat and individuals around 300 pounds, with shells capable of crushing a foot. Natives stab clams to harvest meat, avoiding shell damage to save labor.
A 1890 New York Times item describes a hooded tramp in a heavy ulster strolling Broadway at peak heat, delivering an act of chilling generosity to about ten thousand pedestrians, an ironic tale of a summer benefactor.
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