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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1889
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch notes a claim that Dom Pedro of Brazil foresaw a republic and would abdicate willingly. The report, sourced from a short item, mentions disturbed South African farmers facing baboon raids that kill sheep, raid bee-hives, and damage fruit trees.
A juror in Iowa displayed limited knowledge naming only eight states and three presidents. The incident underscores concerns about juror qualifications and potential calls for juror reform in local courts.
Mrs Evita Wasserman, accused of assaulting Mrs Leeds, a millionaire widow from Michigan City Indiana, has been indicted on charges of assault with intent to kill.
The Montana political scene grows tangled as talks of sending two senators to Washington emerge, one Republican and one Democrat, amid ongoing stalemate over succession and party balance. Both parties weigh options as the process drags.
A PMI apecrata witness asked if the participants are interested in the case, pressing to speak loudly enough for the jury to hear. The remark reflects tension over whether the proceedings hold the jury’s interest.
An electric spark has been photographed using a special camera with a sensitive plate rotating at about 2,500 revolutions per minute. The device captures rapid electrical discharges, illustrating the spark's structure as it occurs.
Representative farmers of Summit County Ohio discuss petitioning the Legislature to make it a penitentiary offense for wandering sportsmen to shoot domestic fowls when wild game is scarce.
A Persian doctor reports alarming findings after observing cancer in a tame rat in his care. He conducted vivisection without remorse and successfully inoculated two other rats, which developed the disease in its malignant form.
Granrche M. Cierico, who claims to represent an English syndicate, travels in the United States to buy manufacturing firms at high prices. He began his career at a San Francisco barber shop and earned an elocutionist’s degree. He has taught elocution and attempted acting.
Davin Wolf is serving a six year sentence in Sing Sing for a forgery done by his double Wim Goss. The mistake was found when Goss was arrested for another crime and induced to confess to the forgery for which Wolf remains incarcerated. The two resemble each other closely.
Henry A. Cook of Leominster Massachusetts, who ran on his own petition and told constituents of his past misdeeds, was elected to the legislature by a 34 vote margin. He lists himself as a hustler peddler tramp groceryman stableman chairmaker combmaker carpenter blacksmith manufacturer gambler thief real estate dealer lawyer and detective.
The quote compares the ballot box to a slot machine where a nickel yields a governor or judge. It notes mystery in which official may appear and hints that ballots may be selective in different regions, affecting their effectiveness in producing outcomes.
Massachusetts statistics show June 1888 had 1988 marriages while October had 2236. Surprisingly November led with 2343 marriages, challenging the belief that June is the favorite wedding month.
In Constantine, Algeria, crickets swarmed the town threatening gardens homes and even the hospital and prison. Residents rose to defend the city by enclosing it with six foot high cotton cloth and cordons over 36 000 feet long and launched a week long campaign culminating in the vanquishing of the pests.
A French family near the border invited relatives in German Lorraine to dine, but guards detained them beyond mealtime. After parley failed, the host brought the dinner to the line and the two families, each in its province, exchanged dishes, ate, drank, and enjoyed a playful resolution.
Washington reports the South Atlantic squadron arrived in Rio de Janeiro. Treasury shows November public debt fell by 4.87 million dollars with total net cash around 10.25 million. Gold fund stands at 187.5 million while silver fund rose 3.25 million to 13.55 million. Government receipts for November exceed prior year. Interior official Shields argues seventeenth section preserves preemption laws for new states, reinterpreting the 1841 act and its repeal.
Senator Ingall of Kansas has decided he would rather pursue the Russia minister post than continue fighting for the senate. Mayor Hart of Boston may send a memo to the aldermen urging immediate steps to reduce fire danger from electric light wires.
A steamer Idaho wrecked near Victoria B C valued at 80000 with cargo. Five Keyport New Jersey buildings burned destroying 80000 and Jacob Leverer died with his wife and son badly burned. Four Boston firemen bodies not yet found. Herald funds relief. Merilan Wia man killed instantly from a fall on frozen ground. A Buford County North Carolina cyclone destroyed homes and killed a family of six near Washington with more injuries. Mattie Cheve carried away by wind. body not found. A factory near Washington blown down killing two and injuring a dozen others.
A sweeping roundup of sensational crimes and incidents from American cities. Stabbings in New Orleans, executions planned at Sing Sing, drownings in Concord, bank fraud arrests in New York and Kansas, a self-inflicted death on a Pennsylvania train, and further violent acts and mysterious disappearances across Ark, Denver, Cincinnati, and beyond.
James Shannon and Elmer Trimble were jailed in Sioux City, Iowa for the murder of James Duggeon near Sloan after a dispute over property. Duggeon and his wife were shot on the highway as they drove. Duggeon died after pursuing the fugitives. Shannon and Trimble surrendered to Justice Hammond, claiming self defense. Duggeon was thirty and recently married. Trimble had just been released from the penitentiary for attempted murder.
The bulletin notes a 2000-strong strike by bras and iron bedstead workers in Birmingham and related labor actions in Brazil and elsewhere. It reports maritime mishaps including the steamer Idaho ashore at Victoria and the Vienna lost on Lake Ontario, plus a wrecked Cheeseborough near Sluchi-Ri-Hama. Diplomatic shifts see Austria severing ties with Serbia if Serbian press attacks persist.
Arbitration ends the dispute between journeymen and master bakers in Dublin. The compromise grants an advance of four shillings per week to the workers.
The Republican caucus chose Thomas B Reed of Maine as Speaker candidate after roll call and two ballots. Initial officers included McPherson as Clerk Adams as Doorkeeper Holmes as Sergeant at Arms Wheat as Postmaster and Ransdell as Chaplain. Reed led with 78 votes on first ballot and secured the nomination after transfers on the second ballot.
New York Wheat prices range from No 2 red 84 85c to No 1 Northern 92c with various grades and elevator figures. Chicago quotes show flour firm, spring wheat around 81 84c, red and corn prices at 34c, oats 19 20c. Minneapolis and St Paul offer mixed grain and feed costs with multiple seed and flour values.
A six story granite building housing Brown Durrell Co. and adjoining structures on Bedford and Kingston streets burned for hours in a massive early morning blaze. The total loss tops ten million with extensive damage to nearby offices and stores, asBoston police and firemen battled sprawling flames across Chauncey and Exeter places. The blaze followed a Lynn fire, threatening insurance firms and prompting widespread alarms.
A devastating blaze on Chauncey and Bedford streets gutted the Samuel Williamen and Brigham block and nearby structures. Firemen fought through intense heat as officers Maynes and Benjamin, with Sleepy the attache, rescued wounded workers and seven women and a man from Kingston and Bedford streets. Fire origin blamed on electric wires with losses placed at about 5 million dollars. Whiting the veteran firefighter was severely burned but survived the rescue attempt.
A devastating blaze on Minneapolis eight stories killed at least fifteen, with four identifiable bodies including Milton Pickett and Dr. Edward Olson. Fire gutted the Tribune building after starting near Republican league rooms on the third floor. Firefighters battled the flames as printers and reporters fled, some using telegraph wires and the roof to escape. The incident prompted widespread tributes and plans to continue publication via neighboring papers and temporary presses.
Prins nopesia reports Sugar trust pur chased all domestic molasses sugar about 8000 tons. Claus Spreckels says he has bought domestics molasses sugar and will start operations, exposing a $20000 difference between his price and the trust’s. He also claims he supplied 2000 tons to the trust and will continue to serve it with preferred terms.
Washington dispatch reports incoming congressmen from new states plan to request eight public buildings for North Dakota Montana and Washington. Hansbrough seeks Fargo Grand Forks and Bismarck for courts customs and post offices. Carter asks Helena and Butte. Wilson targets Spokane Falls Seattle and Tacoma with 200000 each. Grand Forks post office rent to rise 12000 yearly.
Gov Mellette rushed home as South Dakota members lack proper election certificates. Territorial canvassing board signed certificates proved insufficient since the state seal could not be used in Washington. Edgerton’s appointment was secured, and the governor was hurried back. The certificates head to Washington while Toole’s certificate was mailed to him.
Warrants were issued for the arrest of W. W. Young, president, and John Hoerr, cashier, of the defunct Lawrence bank in Pennsylvania. They face charges of embezzlement for receiving money from depositors while knowing the bank was insolvent.
When the last tabernacle was built Dr. Talmage earned 7900 yearly and agreed not to claim pay if the church stayed empty. His plan filled the edifice weekly, so his salary rose to 12000 per year as crowds packed the vast church. Even aisles filled until fire officials intervened to curb it.
Walter Bidgood, cashier for the Frederickson & Co. land firm, was jailed in Chicago on $10,000 bail. Trial date set for December 10.
The San Francisco Examiner praises Australians for volunteering as subjects in social theory tests and for providing a good ballot system. It notes the US, cautious with its vast industry, welcomes international insights and entertainment from abroad.
The article notes Americans of both sexes once enjoyed more direct talk with royalty than many Europeans below top ranks. It cites Paul Jones allied with Louis XVI and Catherine II, Count Rumford advising the Elector of Bavaria, Washington Irving hosting Eugenie and Napoleon III, and Cadwalader’s daughter marrying into the Erskine clan leading to Dubke and Argyll connections.
A witty proverb on resilience against public sentiment. It urges firm stance rather than conforming to the crowd, suggesting that those who resist prevail in the long run.
Henry Harris, a townsman, confirms receipt of the lottery prize check promptly after the winning ticket is sent to the home office. He praises the company's prompt, square business practices and says he may invest in real estate in Napa County, California.
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