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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1895
Page
1
The item surveys U S sheep numbers for 1980 and historic coinage origins, cites the Meeks murder case and lynch law sentiment, notes Maria Barberi’s death sentence, and jokes about China’s army reform with a bicycle army metaphor.
The successful party in England plans vigorous Africa policy. As a member of parliament, Stanley will have a chance to make a fresh mark on the history of the Dark Continent.
As cycling grows in fashion and accessibility the anxious bicycle face will spread to people unable to afford wheels, reflecting economic and social pressure linked to the trend.
A column surveys diverse topics from Japan making English compulsory to a Scottish writer tracing arims to Jacob, and notes on Lord Salisbury's cabinet age. It reports Amsterdam sentencing a critic, Texas banning prize fighting, and a Jackson resident planning Niagara Falls stunts with balloon and parachute comparisons.
Commentary argues crime counts and counterfeit displays on stage should not familiarize the public with violence. It notes support for a San Francisco judge’s restraining order on a play about Durant’s alleged crimes and questions Bishop Potter’s summer mission plans drawing public acrimony.
A Superior man has created a machine described as a bicycle that may be a tricycle or a hybrid. The device allows propulsion by both hands and feet and could become a notable community innovation if it proves rideable in an upright position.
A traditional method in China uses a setting hen to hatch fish spawn. Spawn is collected at the water edge, placed in a shell, sealed with wax, and kept beneath the hen. After days the egg is opened and the spawn released into sun warmed water to grow.
The text argues that insect pests increase with bird slaughter. At Arnold Arboretum near Boston undisturbed birds like orioles and thrushes inhabit sixty six varieties, suggesting state legislatures should protect birds and useful animals.
A condensed weekly digest highlights the latest worldwide events culled from Telegraph reports and press associations. It surveys major developments across regions, noting political, economic, and social happenings with concise summaries for quick reading.
Mr Piola in Washington informs the department of state that Siam notifies adherence to the Red Cross treaty of 1864. Interior approves clear list No 14 from Nevada lands totaling 23 245 acres as part satisfaction of a 2 000 000 acre school grant.
A collection of obituaries and society notes mentions Judge John D. Caton of the Illinois Supreme Court who died at eighty four, Col Sibley former Little Rock and Memphis railroad head dying in British Columbia, Edmund Smith ex Pennsylvania Railroad director dying in New York, and Leon Meunier Courier des Etats-Unis proprietor dying in Paris. It notes Miss Rebecca Ming at ninety seven in Mendham New Jersey who has never had a physician, and Lady Betty wife of Gerald Balfour new Irish secretary, as well as other figures including Prof George L Chipman elected to Shurtleff College Alton Ti, John C New former Indy Journal editor suffering rheumatic, and John Quincy Adams descendant found dead in Niagara Falls Ontario. Also mentions Sam Jones the revivalist smoking fifteen cigars daily and Prince Edward popular in England, with notes on James Whitcomb Riley disputes over attribution of dialect poetry.
The casualty record lists 18 year old Julia Nolan killed by a gasoline explosion in Jeffersonville Indiana. Henry Roak, Seneca Illinois, drowned in the Illinois and Michigan Canal. Nevada Senator Stewart injured in Washington when his kneecap dislocated. Lorin Ervin of Plano Illinois fractured skull after colliding with a race track post. Jaltas and Seik killed on a handcar hit by a Chicago and Northwestern train between Gurnsey and Deep River Iowa. Christ Ewald accidental shooting kills Mrs Andrew Bergerson in South Milwaukee. Two killed in a Manitoba Central wreck at Helena with twelve cars demolished after a wheel failure. Henry Smith of Haledon New Jersey dies after bee sting triggers brain nerve connection. Four drown in Garden Creek Wyoming during a cloudburst, Harris family children plus Mrs Newby and daughter. Walter Austin and Willie Gould drown on Fort Scott Kansas street amid floods. New York City fire in basements of 21 and 23 West Twenty second street destroys Sharles Bros toys and Jacquin Co millinery with losses around 20000 dollars. Gas build up explodes in Martin's Ferry top mill blast furnace. Samuel Cashnich fatally burned and James Carman injured.
A string of violent incidents includes Victor Adams lynching of Justice Baker at Ma dera Cal and Isaid Gauthier killing his sweetheart Celina Causigny in Montreal Quebec. Henry Bradshaw murders wife and daughter in Paris Texas. Sanford Duncan murdered in Stillwater Okla. Z v Lewis seen in Marysville Ky. Dr Thomas Edgar Rogers charged with counterfeiting in Atlanta Ga. A Chicago policeman punished for voter intimidation. five others fined. Robert C Scott arrested for embezzling over 9000 in Jacksonville Fla. Mafia members in Louisville attempt murder of Michael Deslo. Toledo Democrats defy mayor prompting arrests. Kentucky feud at Marietta over a love affair. Charles Enlow dead, Charles Duttin injured. H W Langenour missing after cash withdrawal in Woodland California, linked to Chicago. Pickpocket escapes Mascontah Illinois on a fast train. Mrs Cora Stapleton shoots brother in Brazil Indiana amid witchcraft claims. Denver prison inmate reveals breakout plan. Taswell station robbery on Air Line road near Jeffersonville Indiana.
Across the nation reports tell of a $500 ticket hoard and unknown murder at Hart Creek Lincoln County West Virginia, lynching of Charlie Burwell in Meridian Mississippi tied to a local farmer uprising, Luther Waterman alias Black Diamond’s train wreck plot near Lowell Michigan and guilty plea. Secret service finds $28000 in bogus stamps linked to Mrs McMillan of Hamilton Ontario. Link Pitts named in divorce suit in Sunnydale Kansas after claiming robbery. Eugene Blumenthal, brother of Oscar Blumenthal, dies by poison in New York, ill and unemployed. Warrant out in Los Angeles for Mayne once rich Omaha dealer for alleged misconduct with Elsie Shipton.
The returns indicate Gen Pierolo has been elected President of Peru. The Earl of Verulam has died in London, serving as a lord in waiting to the queen. Cuban insurgents were defeated in the Sagua district with heavy losses. fighter Rodriguez was killed. The Chinese government outlines a speedy reorganization of army and navy. Russian petroleum directors say no agreement reached with the American petroleum syndicate to partition the market. Lisbon, Portugal sees serious street disturbances over rumors priests stole children, with mobs attacking and injuring several priests.
Reports describe illness and strikes in Iron River and Cleveland, rescues at sea, layoffs and wage boosts at mills, a libel verdict against evangelist Sam Small, a remarriage in Kansas, and political moves in Texas and Ohio. Notable notes include a sea serpent sighting on Blackwell Island and Newport cottage plans for Robert Goelet.
A compilation of Minnesota happenings notes C. A. Violet’s Glencoe grocery assignment and a new Northfield gun club led by Henry Fay, W. F. Schillings, and A. T. Ames. Bird Island votes August 6 on waterworks. Glencoe buys park land and plans an artesian well. Northfield flax fiber plant nears completion as workers harvest fiber. Jed Young near Princeton wounds Andrew Ostberg in a boundary dispute. Young bound over to grand jury.
A section hand Albert Papenburg was killed by trains on the North Western road near Eagle Lake in Blue Earth county. J C Gjertsen of Minneapolis plans to enter general merchandise business in Oliva. William Powers, convicted in district court for selling liquor without a license at Am-loy Blue Earth county last winter. Indian Joseph Shotley died in Cloquet aged 50, spoke four languages, and was uncle of Louis Reil. Mrs. Wm Seelve of Brainerd died after cancer. remains to Champlain near Anoka. Mrs Penfield of Duluth drank laudanum, was found by a passerby and taken to police. uncertain if she will live. Mrs Penfield from Ironton has long drinking problem. Southern Millers Association met at the Spalding in Duluth with about 25 members. officers elected and permanent HQ planned in Minneapolis. Duluth Superior millers gave a boat tour after.
A farm laborer Hanus B Larson drowned bathing in Lac qui Parle river at Dawson. J A P Selander in Clinton died from painters colic after illness. Paul Gigge of Bird Island adjudged insane and sent to St Peter. The Granville Enterprise to change hands August 1 to Thomas St Prowse of St Paul. Prowse formerly Call proofreader. Enterprise praised as well paying.
A Minneapolis area burglary at H. C. Akers hardware in Mankato reports loss of squives razors and small cutlery totaling about 100 dollars. Pierre Bottineau funeral held at Red Lake Falls with a long cortege to St Joseph cemetery. An eight mile Lake Winona handicap road race is planned for August with around twenty prizes. Oscar Schmidt of Winona was robbed near his home. four men stole 4 dollars and police search ongoing. Four hoboes robbed a St Cloud gun shop of 12 dollars and three suspects in custody. J N Nash of the state game and fish commission examines violations and orders fish ways built at Rollingstone and Pickwick plus a 250 ft trout line seized on the Mississippi. A Gypsy horse rider’s fright caused a horse to kill itself near Waterville after breaking a wire fence. rider sustained leg injuries.
August reports a Sauk Rapids fine for shooting prairie chickens totaling about 38 dollars. Stillwater sees the death of Rosalie Shardon 75, leaving a son and brother. Fire destroys two elevators at Crookston and several box cars with grain burned. Mankato’s newspaper day moved up to August 1 due to editor association meetings. Ravenna resident Christian Hill faces adultery charges with a bond set at 200 dollars. Kilkenny battles swine plague with 32 hogs killed and 35 hogs lost in one case.
The Brainerd hearing on Salvation Army members who blocked streets concluded with fines of 25 or 30 days in jail for Captain Carter, Lieutenant James, Sergeant Secay, and Orderly Welder. Bonds were posted to appeal to the district court. Kate Raymond’s assault case was postponed to fall term. A fatal gas incident at Clark field claimed Oscar Dahl, a local youth, after a 30 foot fall. his body was recovered after three hours. Fred Anderson, his business partner, narrowly escaped death while attempting to descend the well.
A 3 year old child died after ingesting rat poison. Wim Ploof of Wykoff suffered a broken arm in an engine accident near Fountain, his son had fingers amputated weeks earlier. Ironton Steel plant near Duluth to begin operations next week employing 150 to 200 men. R J McCabe of New York, president of the company, to visit August. Herman Middestadt of Burns died of heart disease while talking with relatives. he was a farmer and town supervisor. Deputy Warden Lemon of Stillwater leaves for Ohio with Chas Layman linked to horse stealing. Layman extradition sought by Gov. Clough. Charles Walker held in Faribault for priest’s house burglary. escaped through roof. Fred Lembeck of Sauk Rapids, who beat his brother’s wife, was captured in Sauk Rapids for sentencing after hiding. P R Jorris of Wykoff injured in runaway team accident. assists John Kirwin, serious but non fatal injuries. Ira Washburn of North Redwood, agent for Great Western Elevator, dismissed for $1100–$1200 shortage over two years. Washburn admits shortage, company surety Fidelity and Casualty taking charge. A St. Cloud arrest relates to sale of two dozen souvenir spoons at four dollars fifty cents. spoons likely stolen in Minneapolis or St Paul, some tied to Brewer Orth thefts.
John Chisholm of Brainerd was killed at Cross Lake unloading logs. Chester Knopke of Winona was seriously hurt and may lose an arm. A farmer’s team and mower were badly cut after a runaway horse incident at Oak Grove. Burglars stole a cash register in Waseca. Red Wing lays cornerstone for a new Swedish Lutheran church to be the city’s largest. Fandel Nugent of St. Cloud dissolves firm. dry goods to Fandel, groceries to Nugent. Milton township farmer J. Simmons killed in a wagon accident. Rochester hosts Southern Minnesota Medical Association with papers by Winona doctors. St. Cloud police nab two men with false rigs and loaded revolvers planning robbery.
A summary from Scientific American notes that cast iron, bronze, wrought iron, steel, and aluminum have intrinsic weight per volume and tenacity values, with a pine timber bar equal in weight to a steel bar of one inch square supporting 125,000 pounds, highlighting wood's bulks and varied strength.
The passage notes the earth’s orbital motion around the sun amounts to about 600 million miles yearly, roughly 70 thousand miles per hour and over a thousand miles per minute. It then cites a second transporting us 19 miles, with the ball traveling about a mile in the nineteenth part of a second.
The free silver Democrats met at Pertle Springs Missouri and adopted a platform favoring bimetallism and free coinage of silver and gold. Ex Congress man Bland served as temporary and permanent chairman as the party moved to widen the state committee. The plank recalls Jackson and Jefferson and condemns the 1873 demonetization of silver.
The Missouri Democratic convention reaffirms bimetallism, denounces single gold standard, and endorses free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1. It attacks gold monometallism and warns of economic distress from gold standard. Sketches of Hon. Richard Parks Bland accompany the platform.
The Royal Baking Powder is praised as a universal kitchen staple that helps any cook effortlessly create the finest biscuits cakes muffins and crusts. It is credited with boosting a cook's reputation through dependable results.
Judge D. D. McCallum of Sibley Iowa died at the Cherokee sanitarium early this morning from cancer.
Biwabik Minn Aug 8 Enoch Weir a Fin a section hand on the Iron Range road was run down by the express train this morning and received injuries from which he died He leaves a wife and eight children
The Wash burn Bayfield and Coon River Railway company filed articles of incorporation from Bayfield to Coon River, a 70 mile line. Capital stock is $1,000,000.
The flute sanitary board inspected the farm of John Welch near Ottawa after reports of illness. Of thirty four cattle, four died and several were sick. the board pronounced the illness Texas fever on the premises.
President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway company today denied reports that his firm has purchased the Columbus Southern Railroad.
Advices to the Surgeon General of the Marine Hospital report thirteen deaths from yellow fever at Vera Cruz Mexico for the week ended July 25.
Duchess de Castelluccia of New York dies at Cranston hotel in West Point New York from heart disease.
There has been no change in the situation today of the tailors' strike in New York.
J. W. Landers of Arcadia Nebraska traveled to Boston to locate Mrs. Gardiner a Christian endeavorer delegate who vanished under mysterious circumstances but has now given up in despair after an unresolved chase.
Valente Aragon of El Paso Texas shot himself at the residence of Victor L. Ochoa a figure described as a notorious Mexican revolutionist. The act followed romantic heartbreak.
Congressman Hilborne, back in San Francisco from Hawaii, declares his opposition to the annexation of the islands to the United States.
In Brandon Manitoba on August 7, George Gordon, sentenced May 30 to three months in prison and five lashes with the cat-o-nine-tails for assaulting a girl, was whipped in the jail yard. Seventeen prisoners lined the triangle as he endured the lashes, his back marked, with few officials and citizens in attendance.
Richard Leach was electrocuted at Sing Sing on Aug 7 after fainting in the chair. He killed his mistress Mary Hope Newkirk on Nov 18 18__. the crime stemmed from quarrels over attention paid to the woman by her uncle S N Moore. Descriptions note a swift death after the first two minutes of current.
Statistics show Royal Baking Powder uses more than half of all cream of tartar consumed in the United States. The article highlights its sales surpassing all other baking powders combined as evidence of its superiority and indispensability to modern cookery.
Dallas readers watch D A Stuart president of the Texas Athletic association as the Corbett and Fitzsimmons championship meeting nears amid public interest and gossip about the coming bout.
A wealthy backer with strong Texan political and legal support plans a Dallas bout between Corbett and Fritz using a vast amphitheater seating over 52 000. The structure, costing above 200000, aims to stage a major prize fight that insiders expect to succeed, with Stuart noted for past successful undertakings.
In Tabor Iowa Aug 7 Holiness followers say a divine presentment foretells the world ending in ten days. Leaders warn of immediate destruction and hundreds attend meetings while adherents prepare for their exit as urged by their guides.
Peter Hoffman was arrested in Hammond Indiana on charges of waking and passing silver counterfeit dollars.
Delegates to the ninth annual United Typothetae convention arrive in St Paul for the occupation of the city. The arrangements committee decides not to set a formal opening program on the first day, providing a reception instead for the arriving delegates.
Thomas G. Morrill president of the Montana board of land commissioners rebutts an Associated Press report from Washington on Northern Pacific grant lands. He says Lamoureuxs statement is a gross misrepresentation and that classification cost is about 1.15 cents per acre, not 2 cents, with the work regarded as satisfactory to the people.
National officers and directors of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met at the Continental hotel and passed resolutions seen as significant for future U S policy on aiding Irish independence. The resolutions are said by informed Irishmen to endorse the revolutionary movement seeking independence by force of arms.
Special-Rev. Starkweather refuses to vacate the mayoral post in West Superior Wisconsin and has not yet qualified under President Howe. The city’s chief executive question delays pay rolls and city business as Starkweather contemplates court action. He reportedly remained at his city hall office briefly then vanished with his attorneys.
The jury convict Myron R Went of Mandan on two weeks trial for murdering his wife with a verdict of guilty and death penalty. His attorneys announced a motion for a new trial. The verdict surprised observers who had expected acquittal or a hung jury.
Refugee women Mary Stanton and Lizzie Dixe arrive in Chicago reporting brutal attacks on colored people in Spring Valley. Their accounts ignite a mass meeting of Black residents who form committees to raise funds for arms amid rumors of 34 bodies found near Spring Valley. officials dismiss the tale as unverified.
Reports from New York and St Paul indicate talks between James J. Hill and the Northern Pacific reorganization committee have stalled or broken off. Hill allegedly rejected the committee’s proposition and may seek radical changes. St. Paul says talks are not off but require reorganization before further action.
For thirty years the Royal has been the standard for purity and strength in baking powders and has consistently been placed at the head of every board of official examiners whether State or National.
Phoenix resident Gus Tribolet returned from Mexico with affidavits from a score of individuals challenging the claim that Robert Tribolet was involved in the Nacosari stage robbery and was present at the scene. The documents will be sent to the state department as a claim for redress against those responsible for the slaying of his brother, an American citizen.
The Aug city meeting in West Superior saw Rev Stark Weather ousted after impeachment by the common council. Police were summoned to eject him but he resigned chair before officers arrived, and Mr Howe presided. A resolution ordered city officials to take orders from Mr Howe as mayor.
Mayor McClintock removes Police Chief John Boyd and appoints Thomas Telford. The council confirms the selection, ending a long deadlock between the mayor and the council in Ashland Wisconsin.
Acting District Attorney Teggart said the case of Miss Flagler who shot and killed Ernest Green last Saturday would be taken up by the grand jury on September.
The government board of management of the Cotton States exposition will establish its office in Atlanta tomorrow, marking the formal start of coordination for the event.
In the Chicago Bedding Company arson case in Kenosha Wisconsin all defendants were bound over for trial. Black and Isaac Robinson each posted bonds of 8000 dollars while Louis Jacobson and George Derren posted 5000 dollars each Abe Levine posted 300 dollars Schaefar posted 1000 dollars. Trial set for the September term amid strong evidence against all parties.
Oconomowoc Wisconsin reports a planned pursuit of a £18,000,000 Bank of England fortune. lawyer Williams of Milwaukee travels to Europe to gather proof for a formal heir claim after tracing Ransom genealogies to the seventeenth century. The family includes Capt A F E Ransom of Albert Lea Minnesota Herbert A Ransom of Milwaukee and Mrs D E Marsh of Oconomowoc.
After multiple talks, Louisville hosts the opening debate on Monday August 19 between Gen. Hardin and Col. Bradley the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor. A total of 12 debates will be held across Kentucky with Hardin speaking first and Bradley last.
Mrs Weimer and her husband visited the Stanberry Herald office to confront editor F V Williams. Mrs Weimer horsewhipped Williams while Weimer struck the rival with a revolver, part of a heated newspaper quarrel between Stanberry Herald and Stanberry Sentinel editors.
Edward Swanson of White Rock Minnesota recounts thirteen years of illness starting at age eleven. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health after six boxes. The ad touts pills as rebuilding blood and nerves with prices listed.
The Copenhagen Museum preserves ancient Scandinavian horns called Lauren, fourteen in good condition. The seven-foot thin metal instruments, found in a moorland, were once buried in pairs and can still be blown. The midsummer concert uses two horns from the royal palace court capella, drawing a vast crowd in Copenhagen.
The St Paul and Duluth railroad promotes electric motive power on suburban routes and its Duluth Short Line. It highlights modern coaches, scenic territory, and convenient connections among St Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Stillwater, West Superior, Taylors Falls, and Northwestern points. W A Russell, General Passenger Agent, St Paul, MN.
Nick notes the German emperor delivers numerous lectures while Nock observes he has many subjects. Llarlem Life references broad topics and public interest in his talks.
An old promotional item touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy. It claims to aid appetite digestion and nourish the body while addressing malarial kidney rheumatic troubles nervousness constipation and weakness.
A Halifax Herald column contrasts views on family upbringing with labor duties. The author casts personal family priorities against economic tasks, suggesting responsibilities at home versus earning coal for sustenance. The piece frames gendered expectations within daily household labor.
A historical remedy notes Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative to cure habitual constipation and cleanse the kidneys and liver. It claims to awaken internal organs to healthy activity without irritation or weakening, preventing headaches, colds, or fevers.
A Louisville Truth quips about a woman who died at sea after a wave, noting she was buried in her bathing suit. The epitaph reads R. FE. P. with the poem describing the tragedy as a victim of the sea and shame.
Mothers praise Parker's Ginger Tonle for reviving relief aiding pain sleeplessness and nerves. The article notes many new Paris houses now include special offices for housing bicycles.
Readers are invited to consider relief from corns and the end of pain as a hopeful outcome. The note mentions affordable treatment at 1 cent and gratitude for past efforts toward comfort.
In Louisville a talk turns to a family skeleton rumored to be on the beach with Mrs Tupenny noting the Uppertons’ secret and Mr Tupenny confirming its presence as a curious local note.
New Rochelle Life notes a playful profile where the subject favors tennis over horseback riding. The piece contrasts energetic court sports with a more sedentary equestrian hobby.
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