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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1890
Page
3
General F E Spinner ex treasurer of the United States now nearly blind is mentioned in Brainerd dispatches from the Brainerd Minnesota news page noting his frail health and residence.
Mrs Leland Stanford placed an order for fifty menu cards at a cost of 85 for her upscale dinner. The purchase reflects the social rituals and hospitality of the era among prominent households.
James Fraiser was excused from jury service in Philadelphia on grounds he is over 75 and had shaken hands with Lafayette.
A vivid claim states walking every street and lane in London without repetition would require ten miles daily for nine years, illustrating vast urban sprawl and the density of avenues and alleys.
The Shippensburg Pennsylvania school board votes to provide free textbooks stationery and other articles to students this year by adding 1 mill to the school tax.
A blacksmith strikes a rod of iron on an anvil to illustrate how force converts to heat. He pounds with violent force, spreading cog dust before heating the metal as shown.
Forepaven reports Columbia the elephant, age seventy and over twelve feet tall, dying in Albany New York after a month old injury from a fall off a train and collision with a freight train at Johnstown.
It is estimated England holds about 1 to 1.2 billion dollars in Argentine securities and the financial collapse nearly triggered a stock panic. English losses are expected to reach into the hundreds of millions.
The senate committee on post offices has reported a bill proposing a further extension of the free delivery system to all towns with at least 5,000 inhabitants and $7,000 in annual postoffice receipts, aiming for near certainty of passage.
In about 1255 Henry III received England's first elephant, a gift from the king of France. Crowds gathered to view the curiosity and a special Tower building was erected to house it.
A western syndicate has made an offer to move the house where President Lincoln died to Chicago. The plan is to exhibit the property during the World's Fair, with Libbie Lincoln's involvement noted as part of the discussion.
A planter near Alpharetta, Georgia, cultivates an acre of deep red cotton where every stalk, leaf, boll, and fiber share the rare color. The red crop originates from seeds found three years ago in two stalks and could be highly valuable if perpetuated.
The Australians have developed a rabbit pest solution by canning the animals and shipping them to Europe. One canery can pack 44,000 rabbits weekly, with several others of similar size planning expansion.
A burglar caught asleep under a bed explained to officers he had worked several consecutive nights at his profession until sleep overtook him while waiting for the house to quiet. The remark followed a police report on the incident.
A 600 pound solid silver clock dedicated to the czar's escape from death in the Borki railroad accident stands in Charkov cathedral. It will ring every October 17, the anniversary of that event, with a bell peal.
Philadelphia physician Dr. Charles W. Doules argues medical science will soon control tuberculosis. He notes England once had 55,000 annual TB deaths for 15 million people, while today 40 million people see about 14,000 deaths from phthisis.
Mr. Charles Griffin narrowly escaped death at the leather board mill in Milton New Hampshire. While adjusting a large pulley the gate failed to shut and the shaft started. Griffin clutched the pulley arms and rode it for several minutes until Oscar Hueston stopped the machinery. He escaped unharmed.
A Georgia editor recalls a preacher’s warning to shun wealth. He recounts a reader who paid a dollar last Saturday, then had it seized by a creditor while the editor and helpers split wood, under a backdrop of debt and a shotgun in the scene.
The census rough count shows Chicago at 1,098,575 residents, about 53,682 more than Philadelphia, making Chicago the United States' second-largest city. Estimator Sept Porter puts national population at about 64,019,000 with counting at 4.5 million daily.
Maj A L Ander son named by Democrats for Congress in the Eighth Iowa district. Charles Williams of Aberdeen, irrigation committee member for North and South Dakota, visits Washington with Maj Pickler to discuss bringing Missouri River water to the James River for Dakota irrigation. They meet Director Powell of the geological survey who will survey feasibility this fall.
A cyclone crossed part of New Brunswick with extensive property damage but no lives reported. A Dayton Washington fire destroyed wooden buildings causing 85 000 dollars in losses. A 12 year old drowned in Clinton Iowa while bathing. A Pullman car fire near Montreal damaged clothing and valuables worth about 50 000 dollars. A westbound Great Northern sleeper burned at Ada Minnesota. conductor Stahl suffered severe burns.
A series of crimes and violent incidents reported across towns. Burglars stole $8,000 in jewelry from RE F Knowlton’s Newport residence while family dined. Buckskin Joe, a pension swindler, was captured in Cincinnati. Joe Tye, wanted for embezzlement, was arrested in Council Bluffs. Two Cuchara robbers shot engineer M Stroud and fled with his watch and $20. Captain C A Roger was shot and killed at Elizabethtown. Jerome Sweet set his wife aflame, likely fatally. William Jenkins surrendered in Colville after killing two men, claiming self defense. Three men swindled George Ellis of $3,500 with a card scam. one drew a revolver. Editor Wing of Kaukauna Sun was publicly horsewhipped by Mrs Hyland after attacking Street Commissioner Hyland. A family in Eau Claire reports disappearances and destitution following the husband’s suspected desertion to Canada.
Reports from abroad note France and England signing a Zanzibar accord while Dahomey rumors stir West Africa. Egmas marches to join the French as Dahomeyans try to block him, and Guatemala's Barrillas rumored deposed. Natalie of Servia plans a Russian nunnery and abbess position with Wilhelm named honorary cavalry colonel. Jews flee Russia en route to Brazil or Algeria as Armenians seek church admission without binding policy.
The text reports on diverse items: the United Brotherhood of Carpenters choosing Philadelphia for its HQ for ten years. Azores independence appeals in Spanish cortes. czarist anti Jewish laws postponed a year. French army circular ending compulsory dueling. Kansas package dealers shipping stock to Missouri. Missouri River erosion threatening towns and a major bridge. Gen Adam Badeau retirement list dispute. supporters plan to fund O Donovan Rossa in old age and a plan to send him back to Ireland after January.
The 20th anniversary of a banishment is noted amid a cholera scare in Preston Iowa declared false. Malignant dysentery has killed eighteen over three weeks with some victims turning black before the epidemic subsides. Constables seize stocks from original package houses in Des Moines following the Wilson bill, signaling forthcoming litigation over state versus federal importation rulings.
A passenger recalls a 10 year old case in which a wrongly accused man was hanged and buried near a tree. The community later learns the farmer was innocent and forged a careful act of reparation including moving the grave and aiding the widow who becomes his wife.
In Ironton during the Chambers case, defense witness Frank Jenkins describe dly kept whitewashing a chicken coop as shootings occurred and after the body was removed. He testified plainly and steadily while barraged by cross examination, prompting the court and spectators to note his remarkable indifference.
A Washington Special recalls John Frederick Parker, Lincoln’s guard at Ford's Theatre, who left his post allowing Booth to shoot the president. Parker, born in Winchester, Virginia, joined Washington police and helped guard the White House. If he had stayed at the private box door, Lincoln might have been saved.
Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens, member for Wilcannia in New South Wales, who is the novelist’s son and Lord Lytton’s godson, renounces protectionism and declares for free trade. He was elected as a protectionist by 43 votes over his free trader rival. A Sydney protectionist quips that he has only his father’s name to his credit.
Kansas City Aug 17 A Missouri Pacific express from St Louis was robbed near Otterville as two masked men with revolvers forced the engineer and fireman to halt at Robbers Cut. They looted the safe of the money and fled as a posse was formed to pursue them.
Emperor William lands at Reval on August 17 with a Russian salute, is greeted by Grand Duke Vladimir, and reviews the Viborz regiment while crowds cheer. He and Prince Henry then proceed to Narva after a formal bread and salt reception. In St Petersburg papers many praise his pacific aims while urging Vienna rather than St Petersburg as the Bulgarian issue unfolds. The czar and czarina reach Narva and are greeted by bread and salt before touring Polowotzelf villa amid cheering crowds.
Telegraph reports census figures used by Idaho and Wyoming admission advocates. Superintendent Porter cites Idaho about 80,000 and Wyoming about 60,000, far below the 125,000 each claimed by eastern opponents. The rough counts may have affected voting during the admission debate.
The senate privileges and elections committee weighs a resolution to determine when eight newly admitted senators become entitled to pay. Debates center on whether the start is election day, session start, state admission by proclamation, or enabling act. The prevailing precedent points to the proclamation admission date.
The senate committee struck out a measure in the house Indian appropriation bill awarding the Medawakaton Indians in Goodhue county Minnesota $2,000. Representative Hall pushed to restore the provision in conference. The president sent to the senate the nomination of Abraham X. Parker of New York as assistant attorney general.
Gov Byrd faced off with a militia at the polls reportedly disenfranchising whites to tilt the election in his favor. He won, with a contested result anticipated and a near clash that was narrowly averted.
Avnary New York Aug 17 Troubled scenes around the Central road in Albany as Pinkerton guards armed at crossings clash with onlookers. A Pinkerton, James Hatton of New York, is alleged to have fired into a crowd wounding a 15 year old boy Richard Dwyer on the hip. Hatton is jailed on assault charges. A broadway viaduct rampage left Mrs. Thomas Hogan wounded in the thigh as four or five shots were fired from atop freight cars.
In Banville Pennsylvania Frank Schuraski Patrick Monahan and John Minnies attacked Minnies home after a liquor fueled dispute. Minnies used an axe injuring Mrs Minnies and several others leaving three men with fatal head wounds. Minnies is jailed awaiting charges.
Four people died when a yacht capsized in a squall at Crystal Springs Lake, San Francisco, on August 17. Among the deceased were Albert Lawrence son of a former water department superintendent Michael Quinn, Mary Gail, and Miss McNamara. their bodies were recovered shortly after.
A major blaze swept one side of Highmore’s main business street for about three hours. Losses reach 15,000 with under half insured. P. P. Crew and Wyan Mullen Co. buildings, J. T. Haight dwelling, T. W. Howry stock building, C. L. Whitcher barn and more destroyed. P. F. Crow arrested for arson as Sheri Meigs promises protection.
Dispatch from Guatemala reports President Barillas told the diplomatic corps his terms require Ezeta to retire from Salvador’s government and a return to pre Menendez death conditions. He urged Honduras and Guatemala remain allies and warned against rebellion. Frontier vigilance noted as Ezeta rumored to plan hostilities.
Senators Allen and Squire pressed the president for a plum appointment and were assured of favor. The president backed John F. Gowey of Olympia for consul general at Kanagawa Japan. If sent to the senate Gowey would earn $4 000 annually. last year the incumbent C R Greathouse collected $2 150 in fees.
In Washington today a committee report urging passage of the Torrey bankruptcy bill by Congress was adopted at the National Photographers association convention. Officers elected for the ensuing year include George H. Hastings of Boston as president T B Stein of Milwaukee as first vice president W Stuber of Louisville as second vice president Dr Geo Carlisle as treasurer Willard C. Davis of New York as secretary.
Special telegram reports that all remaining original package shops in the city have closed except one. The people argue the supreme court decision striking down original package prohibitions in South Dakota remains valid. They say the Wilson bill's passage could enable state action, but does not validate an invalid law.
In San Salvador a peace between Guatemala and El Salvador is hard to reach as American minister to Guatemala Mizner refuses to act with the rest of the diplomatic corps.
The Northwest column details varied Minnesota events from Blue Earth County wheat yields and drownings to arson, thefts, disappearances, and incidents of injury. It notes law matters, academic library expansion, train confrontations, and local crime probes across towns including Bayfield, Laverne, St. Paul, Hastings, Fergus Falls, New Alma, and Pine Island.
Police detain a deaf man Miller after sparks from his pipe cause a fire. Miller aged twenty is found dead after a gas accident in a well. Miller’s father is a McIntosh county farmer. Olsen family drown crossing Red Lake river near Grand Forks during ferry attempt. A steamer Rosebul makes a fast Pierre to Bismarck trip. A Grant statue pedestal is planned for the capitol. Elevator reports may mislead the wheat market, ND crop expected to fall short by millions of bushels due to hot winds.
Reports detail 100 hogs dead from cholera in Turner county and eight stacks of wheat burned near Carthage by sparks from a Northwestern railway engine. Timber fires threaten 2000 to 3000 acres north of Sun Dance Creek. a body is found in an abandoned well near Edgerton. A missing hunter’s remains are believed found near Laverton. A boy loses a thumb in a cap accident near Custer City. A four year old is found after a prairie search near Clearwater township. Mrs. Jennie Bigelow recalls a four year sentence to the penitentiary.
Sioux Falls records show a woman serving nineteen years for the George Middleton murder near Hermosa. She was in town viewing her former homestead now owned by Mrs. Timothy Miller. The prisoner, Mrs. Bigelow, is on furlough under a winterly legislature law granting the board of charities and corrections parole power for well behaved convicts.
A Wisconsin column reports forged checks in Racine leading to an arrest in Chicago. a $50 purse for a widow in Oshkosh. a Bayfield youth drowned in Superior Bay. lottery swindles and a $1,000 loss in Racine. a Walworth County gold robbery of $6,000. a La Crosse alderman’s widow ill after his death. Oshkosh organizes against boy robbers. a Dartford girl vows not to marry unless the man can make the old man holler. Blue Mound railroad incident with a torn dress. Sparta trapper Charles Dickson dies by self inflicted gunfire. a Merrill-bound prisoner escapes on a train and both men reportedly remain at large.
A rattlesnake was killed in front of Woodbine post office. T.8. Robinson the Iowa giants elder brother died at Knoxville of heart disease on the 6th. Over 6,000 notaries public exist in the state. Gov Boies issued fourteen pardons and remitted fines in twenty-eight cases. J M Dunn disappearance solved as murder by an Indian. Webster City soda fountain explosion injured Mr Winter. Mason City men arrested for indecent exposure after nude river baptism scene. A Clarinda vendor faced thirty-eight charges after petition by 600 women. Scott county farmer John Worthman survived a miniature cyclone damaging fences and buildings. Minnie Walker narrowly escaped drowning near Parker while boating above a Milwaukee bridge.
A Toledo Blade retells a tale of a popular steamboat line's general passenger agent who, while entertaining his wife's visiting friends on a rainy Friday, dozes in a hack after a moonlight ride. He wakes surprised in Joe Popp's stable, having slept through the trip and the night.
The Modern Miller explains rope transmission of power as a versatile method used across the plains and mountains. A Nebraska trip noted a rope nearly a mile long linking a water power to a newly built mill beside a railroad to gain switching and reduce flour hauling costs. The system’s savings are expected to quickly cover its expense.
The Senate and House debate the river and harbor bill amid tariff clashes. Davis amendment for Soo improvement gains traction. irrigation, land surveys, and grants feature in conference discussions. Debate widens on arid lands and women suffrage moves.
A St Paul Pioneer Press note explains the casement rule governing trains and boats. It states boats hold right of way on navigable streams long before railways, causing trains to wait for waterway passage despite modern precedence.
A noted American writer redirects autograph requests to a distant cousin with the same name who signs the letters, leaving both fans and the writer content with the arrangement and the hints of a clever ruse.
A Bangor News item quotes a man asking for husbands in a nation store on Main Street. The salesladies reply with humor, offering the ten-cent counter as the buyer’s “market” in a playful exchange.
Powell editor of Midland Tribune jailed in Tullamore over publishing a boycott resolution. Authorities state the action involved the paper printing commentary urging civic disobedience. Community groups condemn the imprisonment as an attack on press freedom.
A country editor explains to a New York Tribune writer that country papers hold real power. He argues talented men can rise by starting small, beating local rivals, and shaping public thought, with pay and influence growing as readers expand to about 10,000.
The text describes making a rubber repair cement from red rubber and chloroform stored in a bottle. Dissolve small rubber bits in chloroform in about ten minutes, apply with a mucilage brush, and seal quickly. For larger holes use rubber dam, stitched over and brushed with cement, while avoiding inhalation or accessible storage.
The jury verdict states damages at four and three twelfths cents for the plaintiff. The complainant laments the low sum as a broken heart’s worth, while the foreman notes the panel’s compromise after some held out for ten cents.
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