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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1895
Page
3
The Brainerd Dispatch highlights global economics and currents of war talk. It cites income estimates for London papers, notes iron output and wheat crops, and discusses British search efforts for the De Braak treasure ship. It also covers China missionary peril, Russia Jew policy, and a Sheridan victory anecdote.
The brief digest summaries key developments from major telegraph reports and Jess associations, presenting the most significant items in a concise format for quick reading. It highlights political, economic, and social happenings shaping the day’s global outlook.
The Bureau of Labor investigates conditions for American seamen focusing on port middlemen in crew hiring. W T Lyon a Selma California postmaster was removed after publishing a critical article about President Cleveland. Commissioners Schultz Kidd and Day begin land allotments in Southern Utah. Ainsworth Spofford’s missing funds are estimated at least 35000 dollars. Treasury Expert Myers report prompts Carlisle to seek presidential action.
Carl Brown plans a daily newspaper titled Carl's Cactus. Bob Taylor of Tennessee entertains with fiddle tunes. Sir Richard Parkes and Gladstone both write poetry. Gladstone’s autographs fetch six pence. Col R. W. Thompson, over eighty, bicycles daily. Rev. Lucius R. Paige claims to be America’s oldest Free Mason. Justice Strong reportedly left a $50 000 income for a Supreme Court seat. Von Sybel defends Eugenie and disputes Napoleon’s Franco‑German war link. Kiev and William G. Winslow feature in honors. J Albert Walker eyed for Senate seat. Evarts spends summers in Windsor, Vt. Justice Strong suffers a stroke and paralysis. James Werr Hardie travels to lecture in the U S.
The report lists multiple deadly incidents across states. An 18 year old Orian Apache of Akron Ohio was killed by a gun explosion. German soldier Jacob Denbel of Sterling II died from a horse kick. St Kilian Wisconsin business district burned with 825000 loss and 8500 insurance. Conneben Michigan suffered near total destruction of its business district by fire with about 35000 to 40000 dollars in losses. The steamer City of Sheffield struck a river obstruction near Cairo and sank. Myrtle Bartimus of Milan Missouri injured by threshing machine, not expected to recover. Algonquin Illinois fire destroyed a block. F D Khazar died rescuing his daughter. Nine Montgomery Michigan business houses including post office and Masonic G A R halls destroyed by incendiary fire. losses around 45000. Peter Howe engineer at Van Nest New York killed. fireman John Dermody fatally injured by fire extinguisher explosion. State Center Iowa suffered a second major fire in eight months wiping out four feeding concerns. losses about 40000 with insurance under half. Ocean View hotel Rockaway Beach New York destroyed by fire. guests escaped. Empire State steamer with Cleveland excursionists ran aground in Galops rapids. no injuries. James Hensley Jr aged 17 fatally burned by a burst natural gas pipe in Anderson Indiana. third such accident there in ten days. The Willows Ferris place Spring Lake Michigan saw the wife and young son of Arthur Frances of Englewood Illinois drown after bathing accident in which both perished.
A wide array of incidents including murders, stabbings, robberies, and assaults across Missouri, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and beyond. Notable items mention a Duestrew murder jury deadlock, suicides and mob violence, embezzlement, a bribery arrest in Leavenworth, a Libel suit by Senator Porter, and an earthquake in Kentucky. Also reports on fires, rail and bridge progress, indictments, and social upheavals, plus weather and crop notes from multiple counties.
Government Detective Grier in Perry Sound jailed on charges of shooting a whisky peddler during an attempted arrest. Outlaws Jennie Medkiff and Annie McDoulet captured near Pawnees. Bank cashier A J Lusk arrested in Long Beach for embezzling 50,000 two years past. Robberies and peculiar incidents span Fort Wayne to Des Moines with multiple suspects and victims.
Reports from the era note a Montreal treasury robbery of 40000 Canadian dollars and dispiriting violence abroad. Accounts mention Cuban agents, Formosan coast patrols, Formosa expeditions, Dundee strikes, Arillao combat losses, Mulheim fare wars, a Cork MP injured in Sydney, and pending Manitoba school questions potentially triggering an election or new session.
Anoka county preps for state fair exhibit. Dr. Dunham of Anoka named road physician for the Northern Pacific. John Talbot’s Anoka farm yields 1,025 bushels from 16 acres. Stewartville losses to ice spark-damaged threshing separator. Mrs. Ed Fanning and two children injured in runaway. Grand Rapids forms a 75 member gold and silver club led by C. R. Lowne. Powers chairs, King sec. Itasca county shows bimetallism interest. Gaylord infant drowns after falling into water tub. Goodhue county sues railroad to recover bridge cost from washed-out watercourse. Southern Minnesota Fair opens at Rochester next week. 80 horses entered. Gov. Clough to speak Aug 28. Brass bands, rifle and drum exhibitions planned. Special trains announced.
Dying after long illness Mrs. A T Conley of Cannon Falls. F G Barrows sold Moorhead Merchants Bank building to F Asselstine and W Fischer for 25250. Farmers threshing near Frazee report 22 to 25 bushels per acre. An electric storm hit Faribault. lightning struck around the city. The market place of J Somer was struck but caused no major damage. Patrolman Harrington of Anoka nabbed a burglar at M W Beans hardware store. burglar identified himself as Ed Lyons of Minneapolis. Prison industry explores rope manufacture at Stillwater to boost commercial use. Normal Alumni reunion held at Mankato. banquet for visitors. James Hunter’s stolen team recovered on Red Lake reservation. John Moore and Thomas Jones arrested. Frank Friske killed by premature blast in Somerset township. Great Northern rail line near Milaca reports accident injuring Ole Bjerkseth. doctors expect recovery.
A blaze at Ed Cham berlain’s Anoka barn killed a cow and a hero. Otto Block of Maine Prairie was crushed between a traction engine and a separator at St. Augusta, with his condition described as precarious. Police raided Mrs Nichols’s Anoka dive. her husband is in Stillwater for burglary. Austin advances an underground reservoir to hold 300000 gallons. Interior work at the large pew Catholic Church in Austin continues. total cost may exceed 50000 with stucco underway and aiming for Christmas occupancy. A suit is underway at Red
Brief notices report deaths and legal actions across Minnesota towns. William Bobleter, early Minnesota Lake settler, dies. Dr J B Dunn’s 2 year old drowns at Prior Lake near Shakopee. Miss Mary Shenk dies in Faribault from poison medicine. Miss Matilda Budensick sues Frank Peck for 10000 in Red Wing breach of promise. Tileston of Tile ston Milling drowned at St Cloud. Anoka men arrested for game law violations. Rochester carriage accident fatal to Mrs Rose. Duluth to Duluth overland trains planned. Stearns county suit vs Northern Pacific for 40000. fire at lumber yard caused by engine sparks.
The Anoka fire department elected W. E. Wilberg as fire chief. Mont Cowles of Spring Valley was fatally injured near Wykoff after being thrown from a buggy, breaking his back. The Tracy school building contract went to James Leck of Minneapolis from six bidders. Rochester fair opened on Children’s Day with good turnout, though afternoon showers dampened the amusement. Miss Matilda Budensiek begins a twelve month term and Sherwood of Anoka is tied to a July 23, 1894 lumber yard fire set on a side track by Tileston of St. Cloud, who tangled in a buggy. he leaves a wife and three children. Commerce at Minneapolis.
The advertisement claims Royal Baking Powder makes hot foods such as bread biscuits hot cakes muffins crusts and puddings perfectly wholesome and safe to eat even by syspeptics.
Port Townsend Washington reports consternation as an army lieutenant and troops arrive to compel settlers on government reserves to vacate by September 15. The move follows a war department order and could displace about 1500 families from their homes in the region.
Spokane dispatch says Kalis pell Indians clash with White settlers along the Pend d Oreille east ridge over land the Indians claim as their reservation. Settlers report being driven from farms, threatened with death, and that homes and property were taken by the Indians under orders from Indian Agent Bubb. Settlers plan to return armed to drive the Indians out. The tone: urgent and confrontational with both sides prepared for further action.
An unknown tramp, about twenty eight, was murdered on a Pennsylvania freight in Mansfield Ohio. His throat was cut from ear to ear and tramps on the train were suspected. Five armed tramps on the Er ie train exchanged fire near Ashland, wounding the engineer and fireman slightly before they were jailed.
In August near Black River Falls Wisconsin a large crowd watched a Winnebago war dance with Chippewa participation. Presents were scattered to dancers. A fight erupted between Green Cloud and Herman Chase over tribal leadership with Green Cloud sustaining a broken arm.
Charles St. John a renowned safe blower was arrested at his brother in law's home in Kansas City. Age forty five, he has spent years in penitentiaries in Kentucky Illinois Missouri and Arkansas. After a prior Albany Missouri safe robbing sentence he fled to Arkansas but jumped from a train and has eluded officers since.
The Huntington Glass Manufacturing Company of Huntington West Virginia has resumed operations today, signaling a restart after a pause.
Detectives uncover the charred bones of nine year old Howard Pietzel beneath a porch in a cottage tied to H. H. Holmes. A large stove, bone fragments, and the boy's overcoat near a nearby store support Holmes as the killer, with locals identifying him. Indianapolis prepares to seek trial with strong evidence.
Announcement that Charles Dana Gibson the famed artist will marry Irene Langhorn a noted Virginia belle. Gibson at about twenty seven years old rose to fame drawing the ideal American girl and often used models including Miss Minnie Clark of New York who features in his magazines and periodicals.
Constantinople reports tell of great terror among Armenians in Erzinghian following a brigands attack on a Turkish colonel. Turkish forces allegedlyrespond with village and monastery raids. Armenians seek protection from ambassadors in Constantinople, fearing Sассoun like violence.
Victoria, B C Aug 20 Attorney General Elberts orders the arrest of J C Prevost registrar of the supreme court of British Columbia. Prevost has been missing since Friday and may have sailed to Australia aboard a steamer. Public talk has long hinted he helped himself to trust funds. He is the son of Sir James Prevost and grandson of Sir George Prevost, notable in the 1812 war.
The state examiner tested baking powders and found all except the Royal contained at least ten percent impurities. The Royal powder was deemed practically pure.
Dr. W. W. Cable longtime Pittburg physician and brother of novelist George W. Cable died today at age seventy in Pittsburg.
Mrs Phillips Schuermann wife of Schuermann Brewing manager left John Nelsons West Houghton residence at 9 30 pm to walk home less than two miles away and has not been seen since foul play feared search parties scour the area and the lake may be dragged.
In London the House of Commons hears T P O Connors call to pardon Florence Maybrick, convicted of murdering her husband. He notes strong American and British sentiment and says a revision may be due. Home Secretary Sir Mathew White Ridley agrees to inquire into the representations.
J W Walker of Steele and Walker, a leading St Joseph merchant and partner in the largest local general store, was found dead in a Midland hotel bath room. He reportedly drank carbolic acid and shot himself in the head amid domestic troubles leaving a wife and five children.
Special from Wahpeton North Carolina reports Trick Levein a farmer living west of the town was struck and killed by lightning last night. Witnesses say the casualty occurred during a thunderstorm and the body was found near his homestead.
Boston welcomes 25000 Sir Knights and accompanying ladies as a grand conclave fills the city. Flags lights blaze along Newspaper Row and at the Mason ic temple while hotels host regalia clad guests and grandstands rise for a parade.
Sioux City Iowa Aug 25 The discovery of a human hand imprint in the dust and a bloodstained hammer in the murder scene supports a theory of double murder with robbery as motive. Warrants issued for Maud Hoyle and Dan Berry for first degree murder. arrests made and a third suspect unidentified.
The Roy al baking powder is advertised as the strongest and the most economical choice because its certified strength allegedly offsets a higher price versus competing brands.
Le Sueur county resident Hon A B French former member of the last state house of representatives died at his Lake Emily home after a heart enlargement. He contracted illness early in the legislative session and never recovered. At forty seven he had lived in Le Sueur county forty years and owned the Lake Emily resort bearing his name. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
Huron South Dakota reports the death of Ezra N Tracey aged 91 a pioneer settler of the city He was a brother of John M Tracey general manager of the New York Central railway The obituary notes his long residence in Huron and his standing among early residents.
A Servian man using the name John Gibovich left Portland with a companion who claims royal kinship. The 78 year old waiter formerly in Spokane allegedly traveled to America two years ago with 200000 dollars and spent it in New York and San Francisco as an Italian count. Gibovich says he had a royal commission to escort the man home.
Operator Joseph O'Malley testing wires in the Milwaukee railroad office was struck and killed by lightning last night in Whitewater Wisconsin on August 29.
George Rice, who broke jail in Phillips Wisconsin, escaped from Minneapolis central station today. A saw carried to him enabled him to saw a bunk plank and lever apart iron bars at the rear window in a bold jail break.
Boston witnesses a parade of over 25 000 Sir Knights Templar amid 750 000 spectators. The event closes with a formal conclave after welcomes by the governor and mayor and remarks by Grand Master McCurdy. Dense crowds from twenty miles away filled streets and depots as trains bring thousands.
It will be gratifying to consumers to note that the quality of the baking powder most generally in use in their kitchens, the Royal, is confirmed by the highest official authorities as alto gether the best of any in the market.
Campos in Havana Aug 29 arrives unexpectedly. Capt. Gen. de Campos reaches the city amid uncertain plans.
Watertown South Dakota August 20 C Adams Drow has been arrested and is undergoing a preliminary examination on charges of murdering Mrs C V Pendergast who died from injuries tied to a criminal abortion performed recently.
The porte delivers emphatic assurances of security for American citizens in Tarsus amid regional tensions. The statement emphasizes protection measures and continued vigilance by authorities.
President Cleveland will press the button at Gray Gables on September 18 to launch the machinery and unveil flags at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta. The opening day address will come from a nationally renowned orator, name not yet public. The ceremonial committee invites Booker T. Washington to speak and acknowledge the negro race in the official program.
A man forced a fifteen year old girl at Palmer Clapp's residence near Madison Indiana to swallow carbolic acid and fled as she lay dying. Local authorities investigated the shocking home invasion and assault case.
Josephine Mack, a 21 year old lecturer and literary woman who studied music in Paris, sues George Law the street railroad president for 150000 in breach of promise to marry. Col Robert Ingersoll represents Miss Mack. Law married Olga Smith in September 1894 after the alleged promise.
Miners and mechanics depart on multiple trains from Ishpeming Michigan as strike leaders retreat. Prominent union figures are among those leaving quietly, a move viewed as weakening the strike. Estimates put the number of departures between four hundred and seven hundred.
The First National Bank of Franklin, Ohio was suspended in a Cincinnati special report noting regulatory action affecting its operations. Authorities did not disclose details of the suspension or potential outcomes.
The People's Savings and Loan Association renamed from the People's Building and Loan association filed a voluntary assignment with James Hishop named as assignee and C G Van Wert as attorney. Resources and liabilities tallied at 166800 and 170000, differing from July figures. The 1893 Farmers and Merchants State Bank failure costing 8722.95 caused the loss.
In Baraboo Wisconsin a young man about 23 named Martin Joyce from near Reedsburg was riding on the wagon when the king pin failed causing the rear to drop. He was dragged under the horses and fatally crushed, becoming an unrecognizable mass.
Andrey Collins a discharged Southern Pacific laborer visited the railroad general office to threaten killing Supt Fillmore now acting as general manager A railroad detective arrested the crank for the offense in the city today.
The steamer Terrebonne carrying several Knights Templar commanderies from Kingston to Montreal struck a reef at Cascade Rapids and sank in La Chine channel entrance. No lives were lost.
A lesson from Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst urges embedding love in law and obedience for children. He argues a father is the boy’s only ultimate authority in early years, and that obedience holds greater value than geography.
An old advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the best tonic for nervous sensitivity and stomach issues. It claims to invigorate and quiet nerves while addressing dyspepsia constipation malaria kidney complaints rheumatism and neuralgia with superior efficacy.
The Pottsville Standard notes that hardship prompts people to seek solace in drinking as Japan faces poignant anguish and locals respond with grim humor.
EF J Cheney & Co of Toledo offers a 100 reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Free testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
The article appears to discuss a dispute over education costs and a breach of promise claim involving named individuals and an institution. Details are fragmented but suggest a court case or legal notice concerning education funding.
A quoted exchange challenges the claim of a man’s reputation as a bar-room fighter. The speaker defends years of opposing rum shops while acknowledging the accusation.
A parent reflects on sending a son to Yale for a liberal education and paying $2,500 so far this year while he begins to learn rowing in an eight.
In a Philadelphia Record excerpt a woman asks what reptile a silver coil with ruby eyes is while pointing in a jewelry shop. She suspects a garter snake and the man confirms, and they lapse into quiet five minutes.
The weather bureau plans a system of hurricane rockets along the South Atlantic coast to warn mariners of approaching destroyers, aiming to improve safety at sea and prevent collisions or misnavigation.
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