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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1889
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch reports a revival of the hoopskirt at the English court with observers predicting the era of wild elephants and buffaloes may end within twenty years due to changing fashions and exploitation.
Iris challenges Castile New York city ordinance requiring a donkey to appear only if accompanied by a man. The case highlights local rules governing animal display and gendered enforcement.
A stream near Tucson Arizona petrifies all items placed in it. A biscuit dropped into the crystal water hardened to stone within minutes.
A woman arrested for shoplifting in New York was described as wearing a double petticoat with a pocket large enough to hold the contents of a small dry goods store.
A discovery shows nickel plated bullets will pass through a man while unplated bullets stop short. England will henceforth nickel-plate all bullets.
The Australian ballot method has been adopted by Massachusetts Indiana Montana Rhode Island Wisconsin Tennessee Minnesota and Missouri in a broad reform of electoral practices. This shift standardizes voting procedures and aims to improve ballot secrecy and voter turnout across multiple states.
The prince of Wales receives 280000 dollars annually from the government, equating to over 900 dollars per day for nonworking days, yet he is repeatedly described as always hard up.
J E Varpemas of Sparta Georgia died recently after a long life noted for a remarkable memory. He reportedly knew most of the Bible by heart and carried a wide store of political and historical facts ready on his tongue.
Samuel Roor of Westminister Maryland was badly injured when a cider bottle burst casting glass into his eye. The impact cut the eye ball and likely destroyed his sight.
Prestons County West Virginia reports a young lady who writes with both hands. She can compose two letters simultaneously on different subjects, each with a distinct handwriting style. The note contrasts the church drive for missionary money with Exeianxo’s large vested sum for idol making.
A coroner's inquest and two autopsies on W Irving Bishop failed to determine the death cause or whether the death occurred before the first autopsy. The jury nonetheless exonerated the knife handlers despite lacking scientific proof for their rapid brain strike.
A Chicago correspondent reports a Liverpool grain merchant visiting Nebraska says cornmeal consumption in eastern Europe rose 300 percent in 1888 and keeps growing. If America has a big crop and corn can be shipped to Liverpool at 48 to 50 cents per bushel, demand could exhaust New York tonnage to meet it.
At Castle Garden the decline in European arrivals during the first half of the year is nearly 37 percent from 239,325 to 173,678. The drop is centered on the European countries that supply immigrants to the United States.
Capt Collins recalls historical airbrake tests on Michigan Central lines. He notes progress from 18 seconds to four seconds for a 2000 foot train and cites recent experiments showing full train application at 40 mph stopping within 500 feet, about one quarter of the train's length, with no major jolting.
A vivid reminiscence from a bygone era recalls San Francisco crowds pausing for a woman's presence and a rare crying infant in a theater. When a baby cried as the orchestra played, a pit spectator urged to stop the fiddles, the audience applauded, and the baby’s solo continued amid warm enthusiasm.
The piece observes that large cities like Chicago absorb toll roads via historic state charters. Toll roads are labeled a nuisance from times of lacking funds for public improvements. The writer argues toll roads in cities become intolerable, and should have ended earlier in the rural era.
The article reports on foreign professors awaiting state department input, Minnesota postmaster changes at Kilkenney Montrose and Paddock, Bayless Hanna’s Buenos Aires immigration report noting European arrivals and government aid, and a pensions commission tally of special cases with attorney involvement. It also covers Maybrick murder trial testimony, Sexton letter rumors, Victoria excitement over the Black Diamond arrival, and a royal visit to Osborne with Emperor William and the Prince of Wales.
A string of tragedies across the country includes Arch ie Cockburn Joseph Cockburn and Chr ie Sylvester drowned in San Francisco harbor while fishing. Henry Bright injured near Fort Wayne with arms severed by a reaper. Fred Allen and Marcens Howe drowned at Pembroke after a sailing accident. Fire at C. L. Barker’s stable in Rome Georgia destroys fifteen horses including a prized stallion Capt. Sam Morgan, total loss $25. A wagon rolls into the Monongahela river in Pittsburgh. Eddie Deptore aged nine and a boy of ten drown, driver Harry Simmons perishes saving them. Edward Purchase, ten, hangs himself in a Kansas barn. authorities deem it an accidental experiment in swinging by the neck.
The article reports Bishop New denying published reports of support for Christian science calling it void of sense science or salvation. It notes a contested will of Thomas Bodwell valued around $150 000 to be fought in Brooklyn by his white relatives and his wife, whom he married about three years ago, a marriage hidden from kin. The denouement involved his brother sending an undertaker to remove remains from the colored precinct while the widow displays her marriage certificate to the bemused official.
A long list of violent events follows in a World of Criminals montage: T Green a Carthage lawyer hangs himself, Lillian Dumont of Brooklyn dies by suicide, George Schlick kills Richard Sisco and wounds Walter Sisco, James Benjamin near McConnellsville commits death by self, John Hutchins at Princeton shoots two Lewis brothers, Robert Engel fatally wounded in Minnesota after a self claim, a sixty five year old female burglar arrested in Braintris, Sheriff Wyman seizes stolen building materials from three strangers, Cincinnati police court case delays, a couple shot dead in Baltimore, a bloody duel near Cottonport leaves Ducate fatally wounded and Armour injured, Mrs Mary Sant wounded in Indianapolis by a burglar, police dispute over testimony by Mrs Smith and convict McDonald.
Hyppolite and Jean Ju meau led combined forces in a concerted attack on Port-au-Prince, signaling a bold political and military challenge. The assault underscored growing instability as authorities respond with defensive measures and investigations into the incident.
The document notes that three G A R posts from St Louis will attend the grand encampment in Milwaukee. It also details deaths from flux in Whitehall Iowa smallpox quarantine in Le Mars and multiple regional events including railroad bills, strikes, and local incidents.
Cash and futures style quotations show wheat at No 1 hard around 1.01 per bushel in Chicago region and No 1 Northern near 90 to 96 cents in Minneapolis while No 2 yellow corn hovers in the 43 to 51 cent range. Duluth lists No 1 hard at 92 to 93 cents and various nearby bids.
Pr E Herwig from Mone Illinois opened a practice in Chicago and became medical examiner for insurers. His wife was ill and rumors spread of abuse. He wooed Anna Schroeder widow’s daughter Emma, who believed his fake story about his wife. Emma eloped with him to California after seizure of her inheritance. Diplomas questioned.
Spokane Falls, Aug 5 The entire business portion of Spokane was burned last night. Twenty five blocks went to ashes with an estimated loss of $14,000,000. The fire began at 7 in a lodging house on Railroad avenue and spread rapidly aided by a strong wind. Dozens of brick blocks including the Grand hotel and Pacific hotel were consumed. One man, Charles Davis of Billings, Mont., died after leaping from a window. The Northern Pacific freight warehouse and many banks were lost. Rel Simultaneous relief drives and militia patrols followed as residents planned rebuilding amid widespread devastation.
A letter argues telegraph firms, notably Western Union, gained vast post road rights and favorable rates under 1866 acts. It cites cases like Pensacola, NYC elevated rails, and public road use while Congress regulates rates. Wanamaker seeks conference before any rate order, urging fair treatment of government volumes.
Aug 5 dispatches report the British Pacific fleet leaving Esquimalt for Behring Sea operations. Seven warships and two torpedo boats led by an admiral, with five more ships expected. The matter is framed as not an international incident, with US officials stating it's Treasury Department enforced law.
New York telegram reports Miss Wilcox engaged to Henry J. Milius of Milan Italy, to be married in Minneapolis in October. Father denies rumors, defends daughter amid sensational publicity, plan to live in Menaggio Lake Como after marriage.
Commissioners Rice and Whiting report to Indian bureau that two thirds of Red Lake Indians consented to cession on August 8. Details describe the future home boundaries along Thief River and Red Lake waterways. Waterways within the reservation to be free for US citizens. White Earth agency ceded most lands. Bishop Marty ill, delaying full action. Prospect of rapid progress if Leech Lake commission succeeds.
The commission resumes work at Stanpine Rock Agency N D Aug 5 with about 200 signatures added to the roll including Chief Gall who signed today after refusing yesterday Rain in the Face signed on Saturday despite Sitting Bulls influence John Grass leads the Uncapapa band to line Maj Randall arrives to help verify progress at Cheyenne agency White Swan Swift Bird Straight Head join in work Gray Eagle signs after Sis Ball’s faction A total of 730 names are needed and over 600 have signed, paving the way to end work Tuesday and depart for Chicago via St Paul
The U S senate irrigation committee led by Senator Stewart of Nevada visited Huron South Dakota after Sioux Falls. Professor Lewis McLouth of South Dakota Agricultural College spoke on abundant artesian wells in the James River valley yielding up to 4000 gallons a minute and powering mills and lights. He urged saving flows in reservoirs to offset rainfall, saying 1000 wells could add 40 million dollars to land value. The visit ended with a demonstration of artesian water and power to Huron.
A State Department note cites a new French nationality law. It declares children born in France of naturalized French Americans are French and may extend to many generations. French born in the United States inherit French status, while Native Americans of French descent face military service in France. The law voids naturalization abroad unless authorized, and domiciled permissions lapse in five years unless naturalized, impacting Americans doing business in France.
Dr Parman of Indianapolis demonstrates Brown Sequard life elixir on Noah Clark aged fifty. A lamb is killed and the elixir prepared from its tissues injected into Clark’s arm. Clark later walks downtown in twenty five minutes, claiming improved vitality after twenty five years. Granville Allen and Dr Theodore Parker witness the operation.
Martin Burke, the Cro nin suspect, was taken from a train at Canal and Fulton to the county jail, guarded by chief Hubbard as reporters and detectives looked on. Judge Horton moved O Sullivan and others to Judge McConnell’s branch and overruled quash motions. All defendants pleaded not guilty. Trial set for Monday, Aug 26.
Gen Grenfell reports a decisive Egyptian victory over the dervishes Saturday. About 3,000 faced 4 survivors amid heavy casualties with hundreds killed or wounded. Egyptian forces pursue toward Abu Simbel while a garrison is stationed at Sarras to deter further invasions. British troops suffer three wounded.
The Japan Gazette reports a violent clash between two Chinese coolie factions at Sang Kong Siam. About 5,000 fighters used spears and firearms amid liquor influence. Cars shoved into wounded men as bodies were displayed. Siamese troops charged, bayoneted rioters, pursued a large force and captured 900.
John Metcalf, jailed in Madison Wisconsin, confessed to Sheriff to killing an elderly woman named Rey ason at Edgerton on July 13 after a dispute in drunken condition. He described striking her, hiding the body, moving her to a bed, then stealing $2 with an ax break, and denying any assault. Mob lynching fears stir Edgerton amid public indignation.
The Rev. T DeWitt Talmage of Brooklyn preached in Livingston on the theme Outwitted by the World. He urged Christians to match worldly business zeal in pursuing spiritual aims, stressing common sense, Bible study, immediate action for salvation, and the restoring power of Christ.
The article notes that coin operated water dispensers in Egyptian temples used a five‑drachme coin to release a measured water flow. Described in Heron of Alexandria’s Spiritalia and rendered in 16th century Latin translations, the mechanism resembles later 19th century fire engine valves, levers, and air chambers.
Indiana officials test eight vinegar samples from cities under a new health law. One sample appears pure cider vinegar. the other seven are dilutions of rain water and sulfuric acid. The largest local producer supplied the worst stuff. The law bans vinegar not from pure apple juice and requires no artificial coloring and at least 4 percent acetic acid.
A night westbound train halted near Way Bridge when a woman in ghostly attire was seen crossing the bridge. The figure startled passengers but continued until the train reached safety. Upon a caller’s cry she dropped to the ground, then returned home.
A colorful critique notes a rich American paying 100000 for a painting the French dislike and refuse to buy for half that price. It suggests the buyer should also purchase a cheap yet excellent motto to hang nearby, painted in colors that move him as he reads it. The writing carries Brooklyn Eagle’s distinctive tone.
A Minnesota column lists numerous incidents from Marshall to Moorhead. Notable items include two rane injuries from a woodrack collapse near Marshall, a fatal fall from a Ada barn while intoxicated, a man struck by a train at Kasota, and a Chisago area arson arrest. The piece also notes a record tax take in St Paul, a Sleepy Eye Lake county seat petition, and various legal and criminal notes across the region.
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