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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1892
Page
1
A prospector in eastern Oregon reportedly located an seemingly inexhaustible opal field. Among the specimens were several striking black fire opals highlighting the find.
The Duke of Connaught is appointed commander in chief of the British army with a salary of 60000 dollars in addition to other military emoluments.
Borneo currently stands as the sole landmass known to produce a species of flying lizard. These small saurians exhibit birdlike grace and display a butterflylike spectrum of colors.
In a bid for fresh water on Galveston Island a artesian well reached 3070 feet 9 inches without success. Officials plan shallower mainland wells and pipe water to the island.
The town in Oklahoma born from a dispute over two suggested names, Jerusalem and Tipperary. Compromise yielded a blended name Tipperu salem, honoring both origins from a Hebrew and an Irish founder.
Mixes Orton, circus proprietor in Chattanooga Tennessee, bet an elephant against $500 that Harrison would win reelection. A young Democrat named Divine won the elephant who later led the Democratic procession down the parade route.
The DIEMAND exchange climbs to 4.88 at the shipping point for gold exports despite low cereal prices. Exports fell significantly in October and November, and a gold drain at present would be unfortunate given the smaller treasurer surplus.
Some Indian tribes perform a marriage ritual requiring a cow and calf at the ceremony. The principals and the priest lead the animals into water and hold the cow by its tail while the officiant pours water from a glass and recites a religious formula.
The application of electricity to tanning in France reduces the time to tan a large ox hide from 16 to 18 months in pit tanning and 5 to 6 months in liquor tanning to 96 hours in both methods. It removes the need for continuous hand labor and the odor typically associated with tanneries.
The Rothschilds reportedly give each daughter a growing pearl necklace. At birth six pearls valued at 2500 are set aside, with six more added each birthday. On reaching 21, the young woman receives the complete necklace.
The Greenland explorer Lieor Peary shows a growing obsession with locating the North Pole. He notes the allure of the frozen region where traditional directions dissolve and only south remains as a symbolic aim guiding his perilous journey.
Mr Grapstone narrowly avoided being knocked down by a team of omnibus horses as he crossed the street. Earlier he narrowly faced a savage cow and was struck in the eye by a cooking school bun, leaving him unbowed but cautioned to watch his step.
Alvary notes Europe led by France with Spain, Austro Hung ary, Germany, and Switzerland following in order. He states Algeria is the non European country that produces the most wine, ahead of others outside Europe.
From Greenup Kentucky comes the tale of Thomas Odell a 20 year old who after eating varied meals tried to jump from tree to tree to reach water and finally lost his life attempting a perilous leap after a hearty squirrel feast This odd case highlights strange behavior noted in a local report.
An Annan resident reports a remarkable event in which a lark enjoyed two weeks of freedom before a gust blew the cage down. The bird then chose to return to its former home, indicating a strong desire to reenter the cage when the door was opened.
The New York Sun reports General Horace Porter praised by an English banquet audience after joking about gathering flowers along the ocean lane, the main route of liners. An English spectator whispered that Americans are liars after Porter’s quip, drawing silence and quiet reaction.
The United States prepares proposals for monetary coherence talks. Assistant Secretary Bussey reports to the interior department. President Harrison endorses the McKinley tariff and protection. The treasury amends quarantine rules to admit vessels with clean bills of health. Secretary Noble approves 210 397 acres of Northern Pacific land in North Dakota added to state property. The Supreme Court invalidates Henry Root’s cable railway patent due to prior public use. Boundary surveying invites proposals for South Dakota Nebraska line with bids to be let by the General Land Office. Congress appropriates 20 000 dollars for the project.
Briefs report drownings in Puget Sound and fatalities from wrecks in Nebraska and Indiana. Washington floods and landslides cause enormous property damage. several fires destroy Columbia Presbyterian College in Pasco and multiple businesses in Washington IA and Lynchburg VA. Insurance coverage varies, with major losses ranging from tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Miss Luella Cool leads Stanford dentistry project while Milton Saylor, ex Ohio congressman, dies in New York from heart failure. John G Moore flees Richmond Ind affiliate for embezzlement. Pauline Lucca, Baroness Walhofen, ill in Vienna. McKinley Sr. dies in Canton, Ohio with family present. Charley Reed dies in Boston after brief stage run. Judge Pryor upholds skepticism of infidelity tales as women’s rights advance. Seven Jewish MPs in British Commons all Rothschild-connected kin.
Summary of assorted clipping items including murders and suicides in Milwaukee Toledo and Chicago. crimes in Indianapolis and Kentucky. escapes from Michigan asylum. a note on rinderpest. a political ballot anecdote about James G Blaine. engagements and social notices. and a shooting tragedy in Fleming Fork Kentucky detailing motives over a disputed girlfriend.
Assistant Engineer Danford was found guilty of disobedience and sentenced to one year’s suspension from naval service. Rewards totaling $2,000 have been offered for arrest of those who desecrated soldier graves at Martinsville and nearby towns, with tombstones torn up painted red and graves trampled.
The report notes Mrs. Deacon secures a divorce ruling in France amid tracing international affairs. It also covers political shocks in Europe as Panama Canal probes advance and leaders shift offices.
In Braddock Pennsylvania two Union Switch Signal employees Thonaa Dodds and Thomas Carney fought in thirty three bare knuckle rounds. The match ended as a draw and both men were arrested for the incident.
The Atchison signals possible withdrawal from the Western Passenger association while Great Northern gears up for a grand St. Paul celebration marking its coast line completion. Grain car shortage hits South Dakota shipments. a one fare round trip to the world fair is nearly agreed. Milwaukee releases clergy half fare permit applications for next year and urges early intimation.
Across the nation reports touch on politics with Kansas contemplating two states. Illinois official counts show Cleveland leading Harrison with substantial margins. Prohibition foes face a setback as Kansas voters defeat the constitutional convention measure by 1 284, disappointing anti prohibitionists.
Mr. Powderly is re elected general master workman of the Knights of Labor. Homestead strikers are taken back by their former employers.
A roundup of diverse notes reports a pope letter on America, a Turkish flag ceremony near a world’s fair site, a Cincinnati church trial for heresy, Archbishop Ireland’s school plan, Princeton’s comet reassurance, and details on the Holmes comet. Also covered are a new Industrial Legion of the United States aligned with Populist aims, a Fargo divorce case overturned, Dartmouth’s Greek director to Athens, a Kansas City magnate’s fortune, a petrified man exhibit near Eddy New Mexico, a Seattle inquiry finding Captain O Brien negligent, a Texas damages award in a buggy collision, a Chicago Catholic congress planned for Sept 1893, and related church congress dates.
In Pittsburg the jury on the Critchlow manslaughter trial stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction on the first ballot. The three were farmers eager to go home for Thanksgiving. Western lawyers Erwin and Argo will stay in the city until all cases are settled, even if a year passes.
May Sims, once the captain's mistress, shot harbor boat captain Sampson and his wife at the Planters' house in Cairo. After wounding them, May Simsshot herself in the head. Sampson died, his wife and May Sims were said to be dying.
Official counts from the last Indiana county place Bracken as the first Democratic elector with 262,700 votes while Peoria the first Republican elector has 255,615. Jacken's plurality equals Cleveland's with 7,085. The Democratic fifteen file sectors averaged 260,720 votes.
A heavy snow storm raged through Grand Forks North Dakota with snowfall reaching ten inches for the day. The storm disrupted daily life as residents braced for continuing winter conditions.
A concise weekly digest from Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin highlights local events and developments. It notes weather, farm reports, community notices, and brief government updates shaping regional life.
A turbulent Minnesota notes multiple deaths and disappearances including Rev S M Campbell in Minneapolis, George Crown near Red Wing missing, Mrs Fredericka Schmidt killed by a train, and Joseph Hondura in Le Sueur Center. Other items report fires, accidents, legal actions, and river ice conditions across the state.
Wisconsin items report Marinette settler Joseph Parent’s death at 87 in Oshkosh a blue book for the city to be issued by January 1 Henry Dubay of Tomahawk shot in the leg by a reckless hunter La Crosse figures Jacob Welch and Frank Ricker arrested for larceny Rev C M Keach’s son Frank, 15, dies at Black River Falls George Stangl robbed by highwayman near La Crosse State Board of Control visits Waupun prison A horse owned by Geh ring of Freedom killed West Point Company of Madison incorporated with 8900 capital William Baldewanda fined 50 dollars in Oshkosh for assaulting Ald Gumz Miss Mathilda Grasse marries William Arndt at her parents home.
Obituaries and incidents including Elizabeth O Flaherty’s death in Janesville at 84, slander suit by Fannie Lustache in Caledonia, burglaries in Racine County, disappearances of Robert Tapling and others, and proposed relocation of Victor Manufacturing to Janesville. Also jail planning for Dane County, Mace Marble Works rebuild, and pardon for Sever Serely in Chippewa Falls.
A Grand Forks residence burned with all contents. loss listed at $300 and $1,000 insured. Jamestown saw the Goodman stock of clothing and furnishing goods sold under executions totaling $18,600. Morris Beck bought the stock for $13,000 and plans to resume. Subscriptions to the Astenaeta Association Sick raised $2 with optimism for the balance. A 16-year-old waiter Charley McGraw stole $25 from a Devil’s Lake restaurant, bought a Grand Forks ticket, and was arrested after a late train. $21 recovered. A Jamestown switchman died after an arm injury from a car. A youth shot in Jamestown is in critical condition. North Dakota Christian Endeavor convention held two sessions in Grand Forks with officers named. A Hankinson hunter was killed by accidental discharge. A Remington reward case in Fargo ends with Sheriff McLaren excluded and divisions awarded. A North Dakota university astronomy chair reports a visible comet and sixty meteorites seen at Andromeda. Buffalo burglars struck Lowry and Olson places, with $550 recovered. a $100 reward offered. A sale near Pye failed after a door was left unlocked.
Sam Pratt fell into a well at Waverly and killed himself. Miners are leaving Oskaloosa for Indian Territory by scores. thirty five recently. A. Tragard shot Arthur Lindquist accidentally at Ottumwa. A son of R Haynar was injured crossing a train track at Coon Rapids. Albert Wright was robbed in Ottumwa, skull fractured. Leslie Miller swallowed gasoline by accident in Rock Rapids and was revived but in danger. Grand jury in Des Moines acquits Peter McGuire on Silas Hicks shooting. J Collins sentenced for check fraud. George S Bagley indicted for embezzlement and held. Axel Anderson, thought dead, writes from Spokane alive after years.
Special Chairman Blanchard calls all presidents and general managers in the Central Traffic Association region to meet in Chicago on Wednesday November 30. The gathering aims to confirm and implement the New York meeting’s actions on intrastate and passenger fare adjustments.
Paris reports President Carnot asked M. Beysson to form a ministry and retain Ribot and de Freycinet. Rumor says neither will accept, while Beysson looms as likely premier with justice portfolio. Panama probes and Reinach documents stirred, as exhumation rumors surface.
Washington reports the president cannot complete the annual message due to illness and will likely send a brief note to Congress on Monday explaining the delay. Private Secretary Halford says there will be no delay in transmission and the message will be read on opening day.
Representative Bland warns the proposed value of silver at 4 pence per ounce would demonetize about one third of the world silver currency, totaling 31.4 billion, causing currency contraction. Island doubts the plan's acceptance by American commissioners and predicts Congress would not ratify any agreement.
Prof. T. A. Volrath, a musician, was horsewhipped by Mrs. Mary Wasson on Independence streets. Volrath’s wife helped, throwing him to the pavement. Mrs. Wasson struck with a lash. Warrants issued for both women's arrest.
Archbishop Ireland called on Secretary Noble in Washington in a friendly meeting described as a pleasure visit focusing mainly on university affairs. He did not meet Indian Commissioner Morgan and it is understood that church bureau differences over school matters will remain unresolved with the administration ending in a few months.
A fifteen year old Black boy named Thomas Viall was hanged in Macon on November 20 after his May arrest for petty larceny. He killed Deputy Sheriff Ken Wikler with a pistol en route to jail and was captured weeks later. The youth showed indifference and asked visitors if it would be hanged.
London November 30. A petition against the election of George Clayton Conservative for the Haxhall division, Northumberland, has been sustained. He was returned by a majority of 82 over Miles Mac Inness Gladstonian, and his seat in the House of Commons declared vacant for bribery and corrupt practices.
A wide array of items includes Jay Gould’s Florida denial by family, Senator Gibson of New Orleans ill in Hot Springs, Dr Vaughan to be cardinal, Ruth Weaver’s marriage to Harvey Denny, Janes Payn’s writing critique, Brussels monetary conference leanings, Adams’ council nomination, Wyant’s death in New York, Westminster Denver church split, Steele Mackaye’s reptile study, royal engagement timing and travel plans, a Virginia violence storm, Count de Lisseps’ Panama probe, and Briggs heresy trial developments in New York.
The markets section lists grain futures and commodity quotes by city. Prices for hard and Northern spring wheats, oats, rye, barley, oats, corn meal and bran show varying quotations from Chicago Minneapolis and St Paul with futures and bid ranges including November and December deliveries.
New Orleans November 30 delegates to the national convention arrive by train in support of the Nicaragua canal project. Nearly all states expected to be represented and Senator Morgan of Alabama plans to speak Thursday. Reception committees guide visitors to hotels and the board of trade to register as Secretary Smith distributes badges in the morning.
Topeka November 30. The Loys in Blue plans to form a national ex Union soldiers organization as a rival to the Grand Army of the Republic. Originated by old soldiers in the People's party. Charter filed today. A J KR Smith says groups will form in ten states with over fifty com mics already in Kansas. The organization will be non political.
Vienna correspondent reports that an Austrian reichsrat member called France a republic of swindlers. The remark caused uproar and closure by the president. The French government is expected to demand compensation for the insult.
Financial Trends New York reports the David G Yuengling Brewing company grapples with unpaid six month interest on its 1,000,000 first mortgage bonds due October and no funds to redeem them. Bonds mature next January. Holders appoint a five member committee to probe company affairs.
From St. Petersburg on November 30 officials warn of an acute famine in many provinces. Private correspondence challenges official harvest reports and shows peasants in numerous areas starving while appeals for help reach the government.
Tortland Oregon dispatch reports Sheriff Hugh of Spokane county Washington has arrested two more men connected to the Kosiyo bank robbery. Five men are now in custody and expect Bernard, the remaining suspect, to surrender soon.
Denver attorney George H. Kohn reportedly traveled to visit a sick relative in St. Louis and then to Brazil on a client's business to collect $10,000 from the Brazilian government. Sensational rumors circulated as his office effects were levied upon and his property is said to be heavily encumbered.
A robbery occurred today on the Illinois Iowa Indiana railroad between Dwight and Buda. This marks the second such crime this year with $2,000 taken each time, and the United States Express company suffered the loss. The package vanished after leaving Dwight. the safe was found open at Buda.
Secretary Noble approves the roll of the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock bands in the Dakotas entitled to $200,000 from the January 19 act. It is expected funds will reach agents for payment within two weeks.
In St Joseph Missouri the grand jury indicted leading city figures for renting houses to keepers of bawdy houses. Indicted were Steuben Woodson of the Sexton National Bank and Mrs Rachel Fleming a famed society leader. Warrants issued and bonds posted for appearance.
Commissioner Raum places the current fiscal year pension deficiency at 10.5 million dollars, about 5 million less than prior treasury officers’ estimates, and the Treasury is expected to adopt Raum’s figure when presenting to Congress.
Secretary Noble has received a letter from Governor Fifer of Illinois seeking government aid to locate four year old Earl Roy Morley believed carried into captivity by Ute Indians in Colorado. He is son of Kirk G. Morley.
In Oshkosh a botched death claim seeks 2000 from the American Mutual Accident association on F. J. Thrun of Marathon county. Thrun’s home burned Oct. 28. two men reported he escaped. A charred skeleton was found, but insurers doubted the death and ordered an inquest, which concluded the skeleton was Thrun.
Washington report says the Philadelphia mint coiner delivered the first batch of souvenir coins to Superintendent Bosbyshell today in a ceremonial initial delivery for the world’s fair.
In Aberdeen two or three nights ago a burglary at the Olwin residence was discovered after the family left town. Two men named Libby and Smith were arrested. silverware stamped Olwin was found on them. A large number of valuables were missing and the prisoners face a preliminary hearing tomorrow.
The North German Lloyd steamer Trave carrying passengers from New York to Bremen skirted ashore at Star Point Devonshire in heavy mist. Passengers in the smoking room heard the engine reverse and, amid alarm, the crew swiftly reassured them as the danger passed with the ship staying clear of the shore.
The case of the government against the Panama Canal Company was called in the Paris Court of Appeals. Defendants include Ferdinand de Lesseps, Charles de Lesseps, Marius Fantanes, Baron Cotta, and M Eiffel. None attended. they said they would appear January 10. The court will decide on Dicker bes enforcement of Ferdinand de Lesseps's presence.
Dramatic city battle concludes as Councilman Doner of the Fifth ward is found guilty of doodling. The grand jury indicted seven council members. six are convicted. Ramson P. Swain testified for the state and helped convict the others. Swain's case may be noted before sentencing. The jury deliberated for about thirty minutes.
Northfield Minnesota report states Gun der Olson, a Norwegian school teacher, died in a private school house by self inflicted wrist cuts followed by hanging. Police say the death appears to be a suicide with no foul play suspected.
Six Williams brothers boarded a northbound Ohio river train at Huntington in a drunken melee. One drew a revolver in the ladies' coach, fought Conductor Smith and others, causing injuries to the conductor, brakeman, newsboy, and several passengers. The brothers were beaten and thrown from the train. fatalities uncertain.
A speculative note on ancient lunar tides when the moon was closer to Earth. The article estimates tides up to 648 feet, proposing such mega floods would wash cities like St. Louis and flood areas from Canada to Cuba, then recede in hours, aiding geological stratification.
The article explains proper ventilation to promote health. It advises introducing air at ceiling level or above, away from the body, to avoid cold drafts. It cautions against floor-level intakes and stresses keeping feet warm and head cool while dispersing air through many small openings.
A San Francisco observer at the Southern describes Japanese funeral and birth customs. He notes loud joy at mourning ceremonies, crepe on doors for births, and a clash between old reverence and newer adopted Western practices, with gradual changes among the more modern.
In The Popular Science Monthly piece, Eurasia lacks boundaries and thrives in India, especially Calcutta, with deep prejudice on both sides hindering intermarriage. Eurasians live between races, adopting European tastes and ambitions while facing native antipathy and social barriers.
The New York Tribune reports a leisure resort on a rocky eastern lake shore featured a small natural bridge as an attraction. A severe winter storm carried it away, locals rebuilt it, and the new bridge bore a sign reading Natural Bringe by John and William Si.
An advertisement contrasts promised help with guaranteed results. It emphasizes a money back guarantee if no benefit, claims permanent cure of diseases from torpid liver and impure blood, and touts Golden Medical Discovery as the best blood purifier and cheapest option.
The article argues that employers favor attractive women over more skilled but plain colleagues, claiming beauty attracts customers and boosts sales across roles like cashiers, barmaids, and salesgirls. It cites a Philadelphia Times view that looks trump ability and notes a case where a pretty cashier was retained despite a math error, due to appearance.
A pious, bald man Bulkins visits a girl and delivers church talk about being watched over. She quips that some of his back numbers seem to be missing, turning the exchange into a light humorous exchange in a newspaper short.
When hay can be used on the farm to good advantage prices must be remarkably good if it can be sold off the farm advantageously.
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