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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1894
Page
2
A note reports a fountain tree on the Canary Islands that distills water enough to supply all nearby creatures. It also mentions the Pistel tower as the builder’s property for ten years starting in 1889 before reverting to the city of Paris.
Junction City Kansas teachers are forbidden by the local educational board to attend more than one dance per week. The prohibition aims to regulate extracurricular social events among staff and maintain focus on classroom duties.
The new Scotland Yard building in London houses 5,000 officers and becomes the world’s largest police office, expanding capacity for major operations and staffing.
The first ascent involved a sheep a cock and a duck placed inside a French balloon in 1738. The experiment marked an early milestone in aerial exploration led by French inventors and dates to the 18th century.
The cotton seed mills of the south produced cotton seed oil worth 4 100 000 last year, 6 000 000 worth of oil cake and meal, and over 500 000 dollars in other oil grades.
The largest spider known to entomologists likely resides in the rugged mountains of Ceylon. It weaves an enormous net of yellow silk that can reach about ten feet in width.
The author warns the spring gun should not be allowed for excommunicating sons in law and notes even the abused mother-in-law would not resort to such methods. The passage reflects a satirical take on extreme punitive devices and social norms.
Canon City announces an apple day celebration on September 20 to showcase apples as a cultural highlight and potential crop rival to Colorado’s gold production. The event signals local enthusiasm for apples and regional agricultural pride.
The three branches of Japan’s army are the active Jobigun the territorial Kobigun and the national Kokumigun. It is surprising under the circumstances that Ching did not know it was loaded.
Residents observed a religious silence on Good Friday with no car noise or disturbances despite urban life continuing in Chilean cities. The passage notes limited traffic and subdued streets as a sign of devotion.
A historic note records Lord Chief Justice Colebridge possessing letters of Coleridge and Southey once addressed to Coleridge. The items are linked to the Wordsworth circle and to Sir John. The fragmentary text suggests a noted literary collection and its custodial history.
An Alexandria resident described as celebrating a goth birthday hopes to join the Army of the Potomac in the Concord union next fall as a member of a civil society related to the War. The text mentions General Smith and wartime groups in a fragmentary historical note.
The article discusses over 12 000 children in Chicago engaged in work and urges better schooling and life training. It argues that many youths lack advantages and advocates philanthropists guiding them toward productive afterlife work amid city streets.
The passage argues that combining art and letters in one personality is advantageous at the top but questions whether visual artists gain as much as writers. It cites several figures including Du Maurier, Remington, Jopkinson Smith, G H W Boughton, S Church, Mary Foote, W Hamilton Gib, Alfred Parsons, and Zogbaum.
The Atlanta scene is buzzing about Charles Johnson, a 13-year-old boy from Gibbs Louisiana. Described as light skinned, he claims conversion at eight and now attends a theological seminary studying Bible. His poise, deep voice, and mature diction draw attention.
Mrs. Benjamin L. Beall of Baltimore, then 83, recalls being kissed by Lafayette in Alexandria Virginia during his national tour. She identifies herself as Elizabeth Taylor and notes other young ladies welcomed the French general. She recalls Gen Lacayerse as an “awfully ugly old man.”
Mayalipmam India features seven famed temples carved from solid granite. The smallest temple stands 24 feet high, 17 feet long and 12 feet wide, indicating immense effort and centuries of chiseling to shape the interiors by skilled artisans.
A Bengalese magistrate learned where a rabid dog lay near a house and armed himself. He warned two women inside the house that he would shoot the dog and asked them not to be alarmed, saying they should stay indoors until notified, a gesture praised as superior courtesy compared with western civilization.
The piece recalls early American resort life at Bedford Springs sixty years past. Guests followed a strict daily routine rising for waters at seven, then an hour of exercise, meals at eight and two, and evenings of dancing from 8:30 to 11. A German musician led the orchestra with his sons.
Major developments across nations last week include diplomatic talks, economic signals, and cultural shifts. Leaders from several countries announced policy moves while markets reacted to new data.
The senate reports supplemental tariff bills with amendments. Secretary Gresham, famed for smoking, reportedly uses twenty cigars daily. Final sailing orders dispatch to Charleston indicate a ship will depart for China soon. Navy plans convert the Vesuvius into a torpedo cruiser, aiming for a handsome, comfortable craft. The river and harbor bill becomes law without the president's signature. Congressman Cameron notes pension cuts of about two million and larger first-year Cleveland expenditures versus Harrison's last year.
H H Koblsaat of Chicago is said to have bought the New York Times. A cousin of the Mikado of Japan arrives incognito in New York as Count Mishimi. Marie Tempest returns from Europe and will not sing abroad. Rev D F McDonald died at Gilbertsville NY. he was a Civil War chaplain under Gen Lee. James Keene dies in Paris at 86 from travel illness. Paran Stevens orders a new yacht from Herreshoffs after displeasure with Vigilant performances. Mme Theoret of Saint Genevieve Canada has seventeen children including triplets and three pairs of twins. J Sloat Fassett declares GOP gubernatorial bid after interview with Thomas C Platt.
A series of deadly incidents is described including Mrs. William Hicks killed in Vandalia Illinois, eight drownings at a St John yacht regatta, three men killed in a Butte Montana mine, a 16 year old struck by a bat in Troland Michigan, earth collapse killing Charles Wolders in Peoria Illinois, a lake fire near La Porte Indiana, a fatal broomstick attack in Thornton Indiana, Walter Fisher shot by his brother in Dayton Ohio, and several fatal collisions involving a resort hotel and a Mexico City bound line. Additional notes detail a grand jury in Lincoln Nebraska investigating a Santa Fe wreck, dynamite explosion in Boone Indiana, threshing machine boiler explosions in Medaryville Indiana, and boiler wreck injuries to Peter Cox. Miles of the Kickapoo country in Oklahoma are on fire with flames seen from far, suspected Indian arson to keep settlers out of October openings.
A gang of robbers linked to Sells Bros circus is said to operate in Pontiac. Scheiber's store in Huntington reports a $200 haul of gold watches. Numerous cases follow including suicides, murders, ambushes, and alleged misdeeds across Memphis, Champaign, Grand Island, Boone, Chicago, and beyond, with fatalities and injury.
James Deegan, posing as a boarder, robbed Mrs. Jane Jackson in New York, stealing jewelry valued at 1700 dollars. Conductor Goodman, accused slayer of Col H C Parsons, was convicted of second degree murder in Covington Virginia and sentenced to eighteen years. Dr BE Height, Memphis dentist, stabbed by Walter Wyley over rent arrears. A Memphis grand jury returned many indictments against unlicensed merchants and real estate men. Frank Hart of St Joseph Missouri shot and killed Charles Martin, claiming Martin robbed his office safe and assaulted him.
Reports show suppression of a Venezuelan revolt and the killing of Lima and his wife by Mexican soldiers. Sultan’s forces kill 40 Moorish rebels at Azinoor while Europe faces general disorder. Spain and Argentina seal a long negotiated commercial treaty. Rio Grande gold discoveries spur New Mexico influx. Ezeta and San Salvador refugees captured at San Francisco under US authority. Emperor William reviews 30,000 guards at Templehof with a toast to Austria. British gunboat Bramble H reassigned to Tangier due to Moroccan unrest. Aaron Munday commits suicide in Vienna. French consuls-general back anti anarchist law, Dragunan War and Marseilles resist. Cholera cases rise in East Prussia. Galicia reports 265 new cases and 172 deaths. Posen to close public baths.
From New Bedford to Franklin Indiana the day’s items include eleven thousand textile workers striking, a typhoid outbreak, a meeting of Polish Catholics forming an independent church, and multiple local incidents. The Wagner Palace Car Co reports over four million in earnings while local bank affairs face changes and a large ore strike sparks mining excitement.
A roundup from Minnesota reports: burglary suspects Metz and Murphy escaped from jail in Glencoe after an arrest for Stewart burglary. Red Wing resident Catherine Schutz died from injuries after a fall. Stillwater widow Anna Muckenhauser, aged 82, had long ties to Stillwater since 1859. Fire destroyed a barn, stable, hay, and three wheat stacks at G Knoll’s Elysian farm with insured loss of 650. O’Neill Grain Co plans a new elevator at Pine Island welcomed by farmers. Sparks ignited grain stacks on Matt Klein’s farm near Royalton. four stacks and the separator burned. loss about 1000 with no insurance. Hinckley branch Great Northern freight wrecked near Hinckley after overheated journals caused a car to drop on the track. two cars badly damaged.
In Park Rapids the largest ballot ever cast on dissolving the independent school district resulted in 89 for and 204 against. The April vote included 79 by women. A white Indian clash near Park Rapids left an Indian fatally injured but no serious trouble expected.
Henry Little a steamboat cook was killed near Minneiska by a Milwaukee passenger train. Dr O A Case of Redwood Falls was committed to the asylum by the probate judge. Red Lake Falls reports bumper threshing yields with Pierre Ward harvesting 1900 bushels of wheat and 150 of oats from eighty acres. Lindstrom votes to incorporate as a village under 1885 laws amid saloon dispute likely $1000 licenses. Oronoco sees a new steam threshing outfit. arm injuries may require amputation. A 13 year old, Bud Hill, is charged with rape at Alexandria. he bonds for October court. Joseph Spear, Winnebago, killed by cars at Marshland. Louis Eich, St Cloud miller, injured by machine. Marshal Allen in Blue Earth City fires at tramps. bullet wounds a tramp through a car door.
Saturday, August 25 notes Sol Powers killed at Waseca while boarding a St. Louis train. his home listed as Kansas City. A three year old child of Charles Flatau died after scalding in Fergus Falls. Henry Stevens suffered a broken neck when a neck yoke failed near Owatonna. Stillwater prison boot factory progress shows convicts assembling machinery. contractor Connelly expects full operation in 1 or 2 weeks with only cheap footwear at first.
Robert P. Fitz, liveryman of Fairmont, drowned while washing horses in a lake after being kicked by a vicious animal in deep water. He leaves a family in Kearney Nebraska. Fairmont board of trade approves a 400 dollar bonus to A G Brown to establish a taw mill. Duluth harbor shipments of lumber reach 30 million feet for August to date, with total season shipments near 83 to 84 million feet and record monthly rates. Ramsey county tax officials forward a tabulated property statement to the state auditor. St Paul total personal property valued at 15,229,895 and real property at 109,170,310 in the equalization.
Monday reports show the Mankato board of trade preparing new discrimination complaints against railroads. Thomas Butler of Stillwater dies from complications of disease. A Tamarack collision between two freight trains injures none. Grant county farmer T H Thorson killed when neckyoke breaks and load collapses. DeWain Cook at Windom station aids arrest of six watermelon thieves with $135 in fines. Democratic convention meets at Stillwater to select delegates. resolutions filed.
A report notes favorable action toward John O Shaughnessy of this city for the clerk position of the supreme court. The nomination is advanced in line with a possible appointment and awaits formal approval.
Obituary notes D W Ingersoll of St Paul dies in Tallapoosa. Mrs William Schiller of Chaska loses daughter Lizzie drowned after grabbing ferry rope on Minnesota river. J H Wilcox residence in Hastings burgled. thief traced to Spring Lake. Nels Nelson held at Willmar for burglary escapes. wheelmen search for hours with no clue.
Domenico Piergentili, Rome taxi owner and driver, says he is related to Jerome Casimir Perier, then president of France. He recalls hosting the brother in 1876 and being made godfather to his child, a story he cherishes as a great honor.
In Scott county Indiana near Lexington a marriage was solemnized between John Hardy, a wealthy farmer, and Miss Charlotte Bruce, daughter of James Bruce. The elder Bruce, gravely ill, urged the match and expressed happiness at the union before his death a few hours after the ceremony.
A stream of Irish quips and parable echoes at meetings links generosity to the prodigal story and policy debates. An open air preacher praises paternal love and a fatted calf while others lampoon absentee landlordism and home rule. The speaker recalls a friend misattributing words and a caricature of landlords with swarms of lords.
The last session of the Fifty third Congress closed with a quiet feel as galleries overflowed with visiting Knights of Pythias and families while senators and officials prepared for adjournment. A small Senate turnout reflected a placid end to a tumultuous term.
A warrant was issued for Governor Waite on charges of opening and retaining a mail addressed to Mrs Likens. Also implicated were Police Board President Mullins, Chief Hamilton Armstrong, and Matron Kate Dwyer. Bail set at $100 personal recognizance after Waite refused to post bail.
A night siege at Ohio City near Lima ends with multiple wounded including watchman Lusser and businessman Joseph Lehman after thieves attacked Charles Coch's store. A pursuit by locals fails to overtake the robbers who fled south into dense timber country.
A Wisconsin town, Vesper, was destroyed by a forest fire with the Sherry-Cameron Lumber mills and twenty three buildings burned. Communication was cut off as the Port Edwards line train was abandoned and lines failed. Fire engines were sent from Grand Rapids and more blazes reported along the Wisconsin Central corridor.
Frankel of Chicago killed himself this morning by cutting his throat and wrists in Sheboygan Wisconsin. He left two notes addressed to friends in Chicago one alleging a conspiracy and another directing where his baggage could be found. The death map was thirty five years old.
Cairo on August 29 reports that several slave girls recently imported from Waday have lived there. Six of the number were sold at Cairo to Pachas. A judicial investigation into the sale is underway.
The state board of equalization for North Dakota completed farm land assessments. Cass County valued at 6.75 per acre, Traill County at 7.75, Walsh at 5.97, Pembina at 5.93, and Forks Grand In the range at.
A brief overheard exchange shows Jack and Jess debating fashion as a swimsuit draws attention and leads to a joking misidentification as a buoy yesterday.
A playful dialogue features Mrs Hicks speculating about spy skills and offering ten shoes while Hicks resists being a hairpin. The exchange showcases light, tongue in cheek back and forth with no clear narrative conflict.
Dick Hicks recalls Washington as the first president who never told a lie, reflecting on his enduring legacy of honesty and leadership.
A fragment mentions a man connected to a college and trade, highlighting carpets as famous and growing in appeal. It references England and productions, with remarks on perfection and examination of goods. The readable text is sparse and ambiguous.
The remark credits Mark Twain with pleasure that his works were nearly the sole reading of Mr. Darwin in his final year until news arrived that Darwin endured mental atrophy and could read only absolute drivel, a quip illustrating literary bites.
General A J Pleasanton of Washington and Philadelphia, promoter of the blue glass cure twenty years ago and still known as Blue Glass, is in his Seth year. He never goes out without heavy overshoes, a precaution he credits for his long life.
A mine cave in Lemireno district near Durango traps workers. Six men were rescued alive while others died. The mine superintendent was arrested and will be held until the investigation into the disaster is complete.
Stillwater resident and Singer Sewing Machine agent W A Bovee, formerly active in Amery Wisconsin, has been arrested for forgery after a history of crooked acts in Stillwater.
Chicago and Minneapolis markets report wheat prices with August at about 53 1 4 to 61 3 4 cents, corn varying around 51 to 54 5 8 cents, oats softer near 20 5 8 to 34 cents, and pork and lard higher with September prices near 13.65 for pork and 8.07 1 2 for lard. St Paul notes hog and cattle prices, hogs $5.30 to $5.85, cattle primes $3.25 to $13.40, cows $2.25 to $2.50, calves $1.50 to $3.75.
Chicago reports Joe Harris a notorious bank thief captured on Clark Street and jailed at Central. His companion also held with several thousand dollars found on them. Harris had earlier robbed the State Bank of Minneapolis gaining 15000 dollars before a prompt pursuit led to his recapture and return to Stillwater penitentiary.
Montreal on August 29 reports Thomas L. Clark, hardware maker, assigned property for thirty thousand dollars. The Molsons Bank of Montreal stands as the largest creditor with an eleven thousand dollar claim.
Towne of St Louis County received the Sixth district GOP nomination for congress at Brainerd Minnesota with strong acclaim. H S Phelps of Duluth and C F Hendricks of Sauk Center spoke in support and Col Westerman urged unanimous acclamation. Towne spoke after the committee presented him.
Washington Special reports the judiciary subcommittee will delay its charges inquiry into Judge Ricks of Cleveland until after the November elections. Judge Ricks asked for a brief postponement to prepare and to be represented by counsel or act for himself. The panel plans to reconvene late in November before the winter session.
Hon C. A. Towne of Duluth was nominated for Congress by acclamation at the Sixth district Republican convention in Brainerd. The gathering adopted resolutions backing protection for American industry, a bimetallic money standard, immigration limits, and rail and railroad reforms, with Towne delivering an able nominating speech.
West Superior and the Mills and Le Clair Lumber Co. close a major sale with Chicago buyers for 25,500,000 feet of lumber. The lumber will be shipped by boat to Cleveland and eastern ports, with stock at South Range mills and transport by train to Superior for loading. This marks one of the largest lumber deals in years.
In Montgomery and across Alabama special meetings called in each county to pass resolutions condemning the state election did not attract many attendees. In many counties no one appeared and where gatherings did form the turnout was meager and lifeless.
In Holstein Iowa a race from Holstein to Battle Creek over fifteen miles pitted a horse against Paul Grove an amateur bicycle rider. The horse won by one and a half minutes with a time of forty five minutes.
James W. Tattersfield of Miller and Tattersfield in Philadelphia conferred with Secretary Carlisle on the new tariff bill regarding wool in bond. He asked if wool on the free list could be withdrawn without duty, and Carlisle said the act requires export and reimport to avoid duty. A 1894 state statistics release notes about 63.8 million pounds of wool in bond valued at $7.52 million.
Special from Sandy Hook New Jersey reports the pneumatic torpedo construction company completed a rapidity test for a fifteen inch gun. Ten shots were fired in fifteen minutes, beating the 40 minute contract limit by 25 minutes. Accuracy test had been successful yesterday. full caliber explosion postponed to tomorrow.
Darkness closed the fourth day as the Democratic state convention adopted a platform, appointed a state committee, and nominated a candidate for governor. The gubernatorial hopeful named is James H.
John Newell president and general manager of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway died in Youngstown Ohio after a stroke on his way from Pittsburgh to Cambridge to rest He was 64 and had held multiple railroad executive posts including president of the Cleveland Toledo and Lake Shore lines and leader of several rail ventures.
Sioux Falls reports that many Easterners who believed they had secured divorces in South Dakota are still married. Judge Andrews of Brookings allegedly granted default decrees after out of state personal service, contrary to state law requiring seventy two days after service before a final decree.
Joseph J. McNamee of Topeka, a Kansas commission partner, was found dead in Lake Superior at Minnesota Point after drinking, financial trouble, and despondency. He last seen Aug. 16 at the Merchants hotel and reportedly died by self-inflicted drowning after tying his feet and hands.
Three Minneapolis youths John Cripps Harry Cripps and John Lindall living near Maple Hill cemetery were arrested on arson charges. They allegedly burned a barn at Lake Johanna in Ramsey county and were taken to St Paul for trial. A threshing crewman named Powers reported seeing the act.
New York reports stronger trade signals with a 4 percent rise in bank clearings to 820 million, though overall trends show mixed movement. Industrial disturbances persist in New England amid drought, while western regions show gains in traffic and confidence for fall business expansion.
The lemon crop in Florida is expected to reach 200000 boxes this year, about four times last year’s output, with 170000 more boxes due from Sicily and other parts of Italy. Markets already hold ample stock to meet demand, delaying Florida harvests well into a later period.
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