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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1894
Page
2
The article notes the 1,100 ton Peter the Great statue in St Petersburg as the largest bronze statue. It mentions elephants as the chief burden animals in Siam and Afghanistan and defines an elephant load at two tons. It also describes funeral color customs in Brazil with scarlet mourning attire.
In each wing of the ostrich twenty six white plumes grow to maturity in eight months. In the male these are pure white, while those of the female shade to ecru or gray.
John Byrnes of Boston says he is the oldest street car driver in the world after forty years on the job and claims to have traveled a distance equal to twenty five times around the globe.
The article notes that Laplanders vary greatly in reindeer holdings with the poor owning 300 to 700 animals while wealthier individuals may keep 1000 to 5000.
A blast using 1,100 pounds of dynamite in twenty seven holes shattered a cliff face near Providence New Jersey. The rebound displaced about 10,000 tons of stone and debris.
Mexico announces its first set of pictorial postage stamps to be released in September. The issues will feature denominations illustrating the evolution of the country's mail service from mule delivery to railway transport.
A telegram notes that China’s telegraph lines are now open for messages written in plain language. The claim raises questions about how such a provision can be enforced given that Chinese is the sole official language in China.
James Corbett and Peter Jackson clashed in a heated exchange using sharp tongues and quick retorts. The verbal confrontation ended in a draw with no fistfights reported.
A Baltimore man conceives a two storied vehicle for burial processions. The upper chamber would hold the coffin while mourners ride beneath in a stage like arrangement, creating a moving grave sight for ceremonies.
Professor Dewar shows metals increase magnetic strength as temperature falls. He notes a sample labeled Tron at 150 degrees can endure double its normal tensile strain.
The Imperial Canal of China is described as the world’s largest and busiest waterway. It runs 2100 miles linking forty one riverbank cities. Its construction spanned six centuries and concluded in 150 after a long project duration.
A London businessman who commutes to his office records daily notes and instructions in a phonograph placed in his carriage. The machine is delivered to the head clerk upon the capitalist’s arrival at the office.
An affidavit cites an Irishman's claim that only his youngest son Larry ever showed him real affection and did not strike him when he was down. The remark highlights a personal grievance and a family dynamic within the cited testimony.
A curious feature in Stink megwater Canon Wyoming is a cave called the alum cave. It appears to be an extinct geyser, about fifteen feet across and easily accessible. Alum lines the sides about six feet thick.
The Vienna police oversee all newspapers and presses, maintain records, censor theaters and plays, and issue licenses for publishing and selling books, magazines, and periodicals.
An Arkansas administrator endorsed a doctor's bill stating the claim lacks the required affidavit, but argues that the deceased's death suffices as evidence the doctor performed the work. The note reads This claim is not verified by an affidavit as the statute requires. W Adm.
The Indians of Guiana count by the hand and its four fingers. Five is a hand, six is a hand and first finger, continuing up to twenty which they call a man.
Lemon juice squeezed in California and preserved is shipped east by the barrel and now sold in earthen jugs ranging from half a gallon to ten gallons. It is used for domestic purposes, lemonade, and mixed drinks at bars and clubs.
The text asserts non white races are inherently inferior in marksmanship to white races and argues that practice cannot yield steadiness of nerve for good shots with any arms, claiming civilization gives advantages in war.
r A Williams of Broadway New York recently accomplished a remarkable mechanical feat drilling a hole through the entire length of a common pin from head to point just large enough for a fine hair to pass. He previously split a sewing needle lengthwise and drilled holes to rejoin it invisibly.
The article lists theater densities per city, noting Paris hosts a theater per 2,000 inhabitants, Berlin 1,000, Bordeaux 84,000, Buda pesth 85,000, Hamburg 115,000, Vienna 138,000, and London 135,000. Italy shows higher theater density with ratios such as Catania 9,800, Florence 15,000, Bologna 20,000, Venice 24,000, Milan and Turin 30,000, and Rome 31,000 per theater.
Washington reports President Cleveland's malarial attack and retreat to Gray Gables. Senate moves free sugar tariff bills to finance committee. Monterey vessel ordered to Astoria for the regatta on the 17th. Charleston to be sent to Asia for protection during Sino Japanese war. Attorney General Olney’s impeachment petitions surpass 700 as hearings begin. A bill aims to authorize California suits against Stanford estate. Brooklyn stabbing case: wife killed by husband. insanity noted. Lima Ohio hosts meeting over bribery charges in brick contract. Armstron g confession over forged notes. Lindsy prize fight injuries lead to warrants and possible lynching. Miss Orfy Rariden found dead from carbolic acid after betrayal news.
The piece lists multiple death notices and biographical notes including William Clifton a 74 year old Mexican War veteran who died in Decatur Joseph Boshek who died from sunstroke in St Louis John T. Hancock a prominent Dubuque merchant aged 70 born in Lebanon Indiana Jennie Finch reunited with relatives after being stolen years ago Mrs Dr Marion Talman an English noblewoman and relative of Gladstone died in San Francisco Luther C Challis a financier who died in poverty at Atchison Kansas Teresita Causzi Geribaldi writes on her father Italian patriot Chaplain Henry V Phammer plans to recruit soldiers to travel to Africa Elliott Roosevelt noted clubman and ex society figure died at his New York home May be preceded by his valet and doctor with limited details about his life.
A passenger train wreck near Little Rock Arkansas left no injuries. Bay City Michigan faces advancing forest fires. A conductors disobedience triggers a fatal railway collision in Mis SOUTL. Willie Adkinson a 13 year old drowns at Pittsburg Indiana. Jacob Bowers Jeffersonville Indiana starts a mosquito net fire that fatally burns his five year old. Jerry Trail near Muncie Indiana is gored by a bull. Carson Petersen dies after eating ice cream and watermelon in Clinton Lawn. Three rescued men from a Long Island sound wreck hailed by Grace Marr and Minnie Stecher. Minnie Stecher’s two children likely to die in Elgin Illinois after being run over. J H Beichelberger Bunker Hill Indiana fatally injured in a shaft accident. Three boys Frank Burns William Slattery Matthew Slattery drown at Bloody Run Ohio. Kansas and Nebraska corn damage leads to abandonment of stations on St Joseph and Grand Island line. United Salt Works 1 Cleveland Ohio destroyed by fire with 150000 loss and 120000 insurance. About 400 feet of Mullin tunnel roof caves in Montana Northern Pacific. thirty men had left to let freight pass.
Multiple items list arrests for counterfeiting in Galena and a female arsonist in Lima, Ohio. Murders include Thomas O'Hannan in Little Rock and Mrs. John Miller in Seattle. Lynching of Marshall Boston in Kentucky and bribery allegations in Lima. A woman in Archibald shoots two guests. bank president J W Deacon dies by suicide amid financial troubles. A mob plot in Jacksonville ends with 73 arrests. fights over a woman in What Cheer leave a man dead.
A report notes KE. W. Stark, Fort Wayne’s lumber leader, being assigned to T. J. Logan with liabilities pegged at £20,000. The item cites political moves, labor actions, arctic expedition news, and agricultural distress across several states, including Crop bulletins and miners’ union talks.
A young suitor, Mr Pilkingham, informs Mr Smaddiecome of his intention to marry Penelope Pilkingham. The father responds politely and then asks for recommendations for the role of father-in-law, showing businesslike composure.
Dialogue reveals a writer named Rapps who cannot travel due to work commitments in New York. Colleagues question his absence on trips while noting he produces travel books, implying his writing keeps him home.
The week’s rapid resume reports events across Minnesota. Judge Crosby grants an absolute divorce to Mary S. Dyer from Almon W. Dyer. A Tyler barn burns in a thunderstorm with $600 insurance. Willard’s Mankato linseed oil mill resumes full operation. James Finley faces preliminary hearing in St. Cloud for Great Northern payroll forgery. Frank M. Eddy is nominated for Congress in the Seventh District. A Woodstock special notes storms kill horses in Chan Arambie and near John Wingle. Dr. Ware injures himself in an elevator shaft fall at Duluth. Wheat stacking and threshing begin near Alexandria with yields of seven to twenty bushels per acre. oats yield twenty-five to thirty. Nicholas Burns threshes 972 bushels oats and 8,026 bushels wheat in Cleveland township near Le Sueur.
Series of brief items reports suicides and deaths include Elmer E. Reisinger at St Paul and Mrs G W Chesley of Owatonna, plus a Maj Brown action against Birch Coulse monument. Fire at Buffalo destroys Louis Krack barn with three horses. Shooting injures Mrs M E Staples at Anoka grocers picnic but she will live. Democratic county convention set for Buffalo Aug 30. W R Ellsworth dies on train in Calmar Iowa. G Landauer clothing house assigns assets around 10 000. Three typhoid cases in Cokato due to well water. Epple Bros threshing outfit and four wheat stacks burn near Montrose, no insurance. Mulville told not to receive mail from Woodstock public. Public query over authority of order.
The report notes Gov Nelson issued a Labor day proclamation. It also describes a fatal assault near New Ulm where a 74 year old man was killed by a bull after defending himself with a pitchfork. Additional items include Marcus Bates of Duluth being discharged after an embezzlement hearing and a feeble-minded boy’s bathtub scalding death at Faribault school prompting a coroner's inquiry.
Hon. E P Martin former municipal court judge at Duluth and early head of the lakes colony died aged 75. He was a lifelong Democrat and a Mason of high degree. In Brownville workers uncovered the wreck of the Lady Franklin a government gun boat sunk in 1856 while en route to Fort Snelling. Gust Larson sues Winston Bros for 4000 damages over injuries at the Iron King mine from a premature blast. Dr Hewitt state health secretary examined cattle in Rochester state hospital herd. no tuberculosis found though the herd bull died from other illness.
Obituary notes James Fury, early Greenvale settler, aged 70. Also reports an Ely Sian well hits water at 287 feet with a five hour test yielding 2700 barrels per day.
Wm. Scott of Forest River harvested 12 acres of wheat at 42 bushels per acre. Jackson county surveyor Lee Palmer died after falling from a balloon rope. James Myland’s barn and 25 tons of hay burned at Hancock causing $1,000 loss, $400 insured. Nicholas Ladner of Richmond dies after.
A Bea ver Creek Bea ver and Springwater meeting authorized supervisors to direct Overseers to conduct a thorough canvass of their districts and destroy Russian thistle wherever found. John Ives, a former St Paul fireman, is jailed in Nicollet County after forgery and a related arrest in New Ulm.
Frank Metz and Joseph Murphy were arrested at Glencoe for burglary at Stewart and escaped from jail. Mrs. Catherine Schutz of Red Wing died from injuries after a fall. Mrs. Anna M. Muckenhauser of Stillwater died at eighty three, a New Ulm immigrant. A fire destroyed a barn stable hay and three wheat stacks belonging to G Knoff of Elysian with 650 insurance. O Neill Grain Co of Winona builds a new elevator at Pine Island. Sparks burned grain on Matt Klein’s farm near Royalton. loss 1000 with no insurance. Hinckley freight wreck occurred one half mile west due to overheated journals. two cars wrecked.
A St. Louis doctor presents a “dope” that allegedly neutralizes a whisky overdose in two hours even after days of drinking. A reporter observed a severely intoxicated man receive injections, sleep, and rapid sobering aided by cold-face baths. The doctor claims permanent cure and notes the reporter felt a coffee-like exhilaration from the procedure.
The Helena area hosts a famous pasture circle east of Helena near the old stage road. Observers note one large ring about 200 feet in diameter with bare ground. scientists identify it as a centrifugal spread of fungi including the common mushroom rather than lightning or buffalo defense. Eastern Montana regions along Mussel Shell River report similar rings, though Helena’s is the best preserved.
In Charleston, casters work all night to haul shrimp using circular nets weighted with leaden balls and drawn by cords. Dawn finds crews selling measured plates of catch door to door, with profits split after a liberal commission.
At Bradford last week a party of scientists observed the making of artificial silk by dissolving waste materials with nitric and sulphuric acids and extruding the solution through glass tubes to form threads. The product is denitrated and rendered nonflammable before use or sale, and is claimed to resemble real silk closely per English Mechanic.
A condensed record from Washington recounts acts in August including a Hawaii congratulatory resolution, bills on free sugar coal iron and barbed wire referred to finance, Bailey’s anti-appointment bill, and tariff debate. It notes Senate adjournment talks, party tension over committee seats, and a Hartman Montana push for free coinage of silver backed by union support.
Washington, Aug. 21 reports show Sen Harris as acting chairman calls a finance committee meeting amid disputes over supplemental tariff bills and a Murphy resolution on no further contested legislation this session. Debate centers on reporting sugar duties, whisky profits, and sugar bounty while both parties weigh adjournment prospects.
A traction engine exploded on Hiram Berksmith’s farm five miles south of Byron. Owner Hiram Berksmith was killed, Andrew Ross died hours after suffering multiple injuries. Five boys aged nine to fourteen were badly burned, four possibly fatally. Two other men were lightly injured as debris spread over 500 feet. one horse died. No cause yet determined.
Four miles from Ellwood City Pennsylvania a boiler explosion on the Smith farm fatally injures Levi Boiler and his son Harry both of Fum bell Mercer county. Logan McElvaine of Wurtemburg dies soon after with injuries. Arthur Seaton who owns the planing mill employed the men.
The Treasury Secretary approved a new five dollar silver certificate design drawn under Claude M. Johnson with original painting by Walter Sherlew. The note features an angel central figure with wings and light, accompanied by allegorical figures and symbols of power and peace, rising Capitol background, and praise from art judged as high order.
Massillon Ohio August 22 J R Coxey says he received a telegram from lawyer Ralston Moyattville Md stating Gov Brown released McKee and Jones unconditionally He vows to sue for damages and accuses Virginia militia of atrocities against Coxeyites
Special Bradstreet telegraphic summaries based on interviews with over 500 leading wholesale dealers and manufacturers in 47 cities show reduced enthusiasm in the East other than New York and Baltimore, broad Southern satisfaction, and cautious tone in the Central Northwest. Western interest in tariff legislation appears weak.
Grand Chief Arthur of the Locomotive Engineers strong condemns the Pullman strike at a public meeting in Brockville Opera House. He says anyone ordering a strike amid widespread unemployment is unworthy to head a labor organization.
In Waubay South Dakota an elderly man aged seventy two died under mysterious circumstances. He lived with a divorced wife who has a man named Van Ness living with her. The coroner was summoned and an inquest to be held today. The man’s son died last winter and his body was kept in the kitchen for ninety days until neighbors complained and authorities buried him.
Martha Mackin nee Byrnes, New Orleans born widow of Thomas Mackin, marries Watson Ruddy Chicago politician and race horse owner. Ruddy, once Mackin’s private secretary, survived a street car crash after years of courting the heiress and plans a wedding trip to County Down, Ireland once mobile.
Special dispatch notes cholera has broken out in Riga with ten cases reported by authorities in the city. Authorities urge vigilance and preventative measures as the outbreak is monitored by St. Petersburg officials.
The Standard reports continued wet weather causing great crop damage in Britain with hundreds of acres of corn and wheat beaten flat. Potato blight is widespread in many districts of Ireland.
Victoria B C Special reports the erateamer Tacoma announced the death of the king of Siam. H M and the Rattler have been dispatched to Siamese waters to anticipate possible trouble over the succession.
Park Rapids Minn Aug 25 report describes a fight yesterday at Caro's ranch 25 miles from town between whites and Indians over a sealed flour theft. John Curo struck an Indian with a rifle causing a fatal injury. Indians fled toward Leach Lake reservation threatening settlers. Authorities expect no further trouble.
Ned White a Chicago sports writer shot John K. Haines at Case and Erie streets after a quarrel over Haines attentions to Mrs White. Haines a 38 year old Iron Age editor remains gravely wounded. White and his wife were arrested. White recently arrived from Richmond Va and is said to have strong Lee family ties.
Japanese legation reports in Tokio that a Shanghai naval court finding favors Japan. The British admiral is said to have informed his government the Kow Shing sinking resembles the sinking of a Chinese vessel and urged no claims.
Washington reports Chairman Wilson will likely travel to Europe soon after adjournment. He favors the ocean voyage for recuperation, aims to return by September to start campaigning in West Virginia, but a vigorous stump is unlikely due to health. He has received no tariff bill action details and expects it could become law without the president signature if Congress adjourns before next Tuesday.
Chicago, Aug 22. Gov Altgeld said he can do little himself and funds must come from state resources. He may convene the legislature for an appropriation or appeal to the public after a conference with the committee on the Pullman strikers. The committee was invited by the governor to brief him.
A Pullman relative staying at Pullman residence in Chicago rejects claims of engagement between Miss Florence Pullman and Prince Isenburg-Birstein. The relative says the European trip and any betrothal rumors are absolute nonsense and offers no further details.
In New York on August 22 two bodies were found in Central Park. A man about 28 with a bullet wound and a woman slightly younger were shot. Police cannot yet determine if it was suicide and murder or a joint act. Names believed Julius Danaren and Julia Fauprier.
In Cleveland on August 22 the national convention of Polish Catholics seeking autonomy from Rome began. A resolution created the American Catholic Church as the society’s official name.
Not So Serious reports from Grantsburg Wisconsin on August 22 claim fires are not as severe as feared. Conservative observers estimate about 200 tons of loss covering burned grass and minor damage remains.
A nationalist mob rioted in Belfast during the Assumption feast, attacking a Protestant party and Protestant property. The Mather and Bunting linen works suffered near total destruction while several Protestant homes were damaged.
Actor M. B. Curtis closed a real estate deal worth about $1,000,000. He traded the Hotel Driskel in Austin Texas for 6,000 lots at Lakewood New Jersey owned by George H. Dreher. Curtis plans to build a hotel there and likely make it his home.
A Douglas county commission resolution proposes buying 90000 bushels of wheat to feed hogs and distribute to farmers. The plan, supported by Commissioner Le Cocq, envisions taking notes and bills of sale for hogs fattened in payment. General favor attends the proposal.
Minnesota crop bulletin reports strong county wheat averages aided by late showers. Corn and potatoes benefited less, while harvest of small grain advances fast due to dry, clean grain. Local yields vary with counties listing specific bushel results across winter and spring wheat, oats, barley, and flax.
A yacht race for the corporation cup near St John New Brunswick ends in tragedy as eight of twelve aboard perish when a sudden storm hits after rounding the buoy. Victims include Samuel Patton Fred Priest George Heathfield A A Werry George Bartlett James Sturley Williams Russell HL Hoyt and Hutton famed Paris crew oarsman.
Knox Compton Majlin and EHateh of the Sacramento A R U were held to the grand jury on murder charges for the July 11 ditching of a train that killed Engineer Sam Clark and four U S soldiers. Bonds were set at 10000 each and the preliminary examination is scheduled for next Thursday.
Banker C. B. Niehoff, who vanished from Chicago last year with a $19,411 shortage, was arrested in Brighton Illinois. He reportedly hid on farms within the state, and relatives say a four year old head injury blindsides his responsibility.
The Call Printing Company of St Paul was legally incorporated with capital stock of 50000. Incorporators are H P Hall of St Paul and C W Ostrander and H J Weigel of Chicago. The firm plans to publish the Morning Call, Hall's new Democratic merging paper.
State Banking Commissioner Sherwood has taken charge of the defunct Commercial and Savings bank in Ludington. President A E Cartier says a recent assessment of 5 percent of par value forced the stockholders to close the bank. Cartier, the largest stockholder, assures depositors they will be paid in full.
Madrid Aug 22 El Nacional states that once the new United States tariff bill restricts Cuban sugar, Senator Becerra, minister of the colonies, will urge Spain to denounce the Spain United States treaty on Cuba.
Red Wing Minn Aug 22 Mrs Catherine Schultz died yesterday after suffering injuries from a fall. The incident occurred in her home with authorities noting no other persons involved. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Le Journal reports a plot to assassinate Premier Dupuy uncovered near Vernet les Bains. Anarchists warned and fled to Spain, with Barcelona hosts named as the planning site. Three designated killers, to cross the border mid August, were to strike during the premier’s absence from Paris.
Yesterday the internal revenue office reported receipts of 118 013 54 dollars, bringing three day total to 276 372 23.
Congressman J B McCreary declares candidacy for the United States Senate in Lexington Kentucky. Senator Blackburn seeks reelection and Governor Brown is also a candidate in the special Lexington race.
Special-Work has begun on three United States cruisers to be built in Newport News Virginia. The keel of Gunboat No 7 has been laid and materials are arriving. Construction will be rapidly pushed forward on the three ships.
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