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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
10
In Lewiston Maine reports the Arkansas governor condemns football brutality and hints at condemning those who hang darkies. The Stainerd Dispatch notes editorials on reducing noise and the New York Telegram suspends publication as part of tensions.
In a local note from Dade County Alabama readers are urged to bring sweet potatoes or corn as a lighthearted appeal. The editor quips a past incident where someone choked trying to eat grass, adding a humorous reflection to the plea.
At a Medico Legal Society of New York meeting the view was that adults may smoke cigarettes if they do not inhale. Critics would tolerate smoking if inhalation and exhalation do not occur, since the main issue is the odor rather than lung damage.
Supporters of Seth Low distributed posters arrows placards handbills ecards pamphlets books lithographs totaling over two million items. Yet most readers voted for someone else. the literature backfired on its backers as a self-inflicted political setback.
The article notes efforts to fight civil service reform by a new Washington weekly. It suggests the publication could be neutralized if the editor were given a civil service post, turning him into an advocate for the system.
The monthly debt statement shows total public debt net of cash in treasury at 1 020 563 901 dollars, up 8 441 188 for the month. Cash on hand is down with gold 190 387 256, silver 509 851 943, paper 113 441 000 and bonds 18 489 756 totaling 831 669 957, while demand liabilities total 623 913 857 leaving net cash 207 756 099.
A St Louis federal court ruling on labor versus capital and a Chicago state court decision in Illinois both condemn boycott and blacklist as criminal and unlawful. Each awarded damages to a worker, illustrating a shared legal stance against anti labor actions and inviting attention from labor and capital alike.
The public demands a higher standard of literature both in books and on newsstands. Sensational journalism declines as country papers improve. The New York Tribune, Sun, Philadelphia Ledger and New York Ledger are praised as uncorrupted models guiding aspiring publishers.
Mlle Sophie Pereyaslawzewa has prepared a Paris Academy of Sciences paper on the first stages in the development of the Pedipalps. The record notes a discouragement to precipitacy in speech and remarks that science as well as art is long.
The war does not dim Athens interest in literature as a new edition of Bikelas translation of Shakespeare is announced. It will do Greece no harm to read again The better part of wisdom is discretion.
Washington reports James H. Eckels controller of the currency urges Congress to amend the national bank act to end note issuance by banks and place paper currency under government control. He warns government paper currency risks and cites foreign banks as models while detailing per capita money in major nations. He also repeats a demand that national bank examiners receive annual salaries.
Berlin December 7 Rt Rev Mgr Joseph Schroeder former professor of dogmatic theology at the Catholic University in Washington has been named to the faculty of the Catholic academy at Muenster Westphalia by the Prussian minister of education and ecclesiastical affairs.
Chicago December 7 The Western Inter collegiate Debating league comprising the University of Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota has been dissolved.
Inside information from the Rubi Hills engagement in Pinar del Rio shows heavier Cuban losses and Spanish casualties than public Spanish accounts. Gen. Parrado and Col. Diaz bore a key role. 200 Spanish captured, three cannon seized, and Cuban troops retreated to Havana province leaving the field to Cubans.
Canton report recounts Mrs. McKinley regaining brief recognition of her son and family as President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley reach the homestead. The president keeps vigil at the bedside with Abigail Osborne, Sarah Duncan, Jack Duncan and other relatives present. The family gathers from Chicago and eastern schools to share the moment of reunion amid sorrow.
A London Daily Chronicle letter from Havana argues Weyler's regime has driven half Cuba into enemies of Spain and that only United States intervention can restore Spain’s sugar industry, calling for humane action and civilization.
In Kansas City Missouri former Missouri National Bank president Dr V Rieger and cashier R P Covington appeared before Judge Rogers to answer twenty five count indictments for misappropriation embezzlement and false entries. They pleaded not guilty and posted bonds of ten thousand dollars each for the spring term start.
In Brazil Indiana December percent two hundred fifty Crawford Coal No 2 at Center Point saw 250 employees quit after discovering a non union man at work and four union men who had not paid dues.
In Kineo Indiana the plate glass plant with about 500 workers faces shutdown after polishers refuse wage shift from weekly pay to piece work. The dispute ends in closure of the plant.
The 1899 treasury report urges a currency reform and the creation of an Issue and Redemption Division with 125 million gold and 200 million legal tender notes. It proposes national banks with 25 thousand dollars capital, note reforms, secure deposits, 2 percent tax on unsecured portions, and redemption of notes in New York and subtreasuries.
Joe Boppre a well to do farmer of Mary Norman county was killed on his way home from Ada after selling two loads of wheat. His head bore signs of blunt force and an open jackknife lay in his hand indicating a defensive pose. Authorities have taken charge and will investigate.
The National Prison association elected Henry Wolfer of Minnesota as president and chose Philip H. Dorn of Cleveland Walter N. Thayer of New York P Hoyt of Colorado as vice presidents and T B Patton of Pennsylvania as secretary The next annual meeting will be held in Indianapolis.
Mrs Henry Weber former Ramsey county register of deeds, divorced from Henry Weber, ended her life at her residence by tying a rope to a stair railing and standing on a chair. She was found dead by her sister after years of illness and nervous troubles from the divorce and estrangement from her children who testified in the case.
Minneapolis jurors return a verdict of guilty in the first degree against John Moshik for the murder of John Lemke. The jury retired about 10 a.m. yesterday and filed the verdict at 11:30 a.m. The prisoner faced the court with composure and was remanded for sentence.
Red Wing Minnesota preliminary hearing held for Bert Mendenhall James McGovern and Spink Newberg arrested at Pine Island charged with furnishing Rena Harper intoxicating liquor or drugs and assaulting her McGovern and Newberg bound over to grand jury with $1000 bonds Mendenhall released.
The December term in Fairmont Minnesota convened with Judge James H. Quinn presiding. Civil cases include a $10,000 libel suit by A. L. Ward against ex Senator Frank A. Day and a $5,000 suit by Martin County Bank against Day. demurrer to the bank’s complaint will be argued.
A mad dog in Island Lake led to animals being killed after bites. In Marshall Minnesota Ole Jacobson reported three cattle and several hogs bitten by the dog later showing rabies, forcing him to shoot them.
Walter Croot of Newcastle dies from brain concussion after a bantamweight title fight at the National Sporting Club in London against Jimmy Barry of Chicago. Barry was arrested and brought to Bow Street police court as the incident triggers claims that all club members may be liable for such mishaps.
Jack Irving Roger Davis William Davis and Ora Corey were arraigned on arson charges for setting fire to an old frame building on the outskirts of New Ulm used as a night revelry site and a resort for women of loose reputation.
Brainerd Minn Special Mrs Ellen Beck 42 committed death by own action drawing a razor across her throat Temporary insanity over religion was the cause of the deed She leaves a family
Special Judge Jno M Shaw died suddenly at his home from heart failure after six months of poor health due to nervous prostration and general exhaustion from overwork.
A large stock barn owned by J. W. Philpot in Cedar Falls Iowa burned to the ground. One hundred and sixty five cattle and fourteen horses were saved while machinery grain and hay were destroyed. Cause unknown. Loss about 7 000 with light insurance.
Charles City, Iowa. Ira special agent J. W. Roe of Singer Sewing Machine Co. was captured after absconding with 800 dollars. He was brought back from Kansas City, given a hearing, and bound over to appear at the next court term in Charles City.
Reports from Sotla describe Albanians committing killings outrages and cattle theft in Debra Kitchevo and surrounding districts with local authorities powerless. At the Bulgarian frontier wholesale prosecutions and arrests of Bulgarians by Turks are also reported, causing great excitement here.
Fire at Tuttle & Son store in Stewartville Minn broke out from a lamp explosion Dec 9. Three buildings burned before the volunteer fire department controlled the blaze after three hours of effort.
White Deer seen by Indians while hunting on Park waters in Jackson County Wisconsin. This marks the second sighting reported in the county this hunting season.
A fire swept the four story Lake House on Lake and Ferry streets in Milwaukee. Sixty guests were asleep when the blaze began. One person died and five were injured in the incident.
District Judge Gaynor affirms findings in a $250000 damage suit between Sioux City Stock Yard and Sioux City Packing Companies. Packers leased a house at the old Union stock yards, left early, Union failed and reorganized as Sioux City, suing for damages. Referee ruled for defense due to Union's insolvency and neglect in maintaining the can factory.
The west bound coast train on the Great Northern wrecked two miles before Barnesville as a switch engine failed to stop. The engine and fireman were injured while the engineer and crew escaped. Five cars derailed, damage about $15000, traffic halted eight hours.
In Ortonville Minnesota the district court completed a busy term as the grand jury returned three indictments. John F. Lockwood faces charges for starting a prairie fire with his threshing engine. State Fire Warden C. Andrews helped build the case, reportedly the first such indictment in the state.
An Italian man attempted to murder Dr. Corry and Dr. Miller at Virginia Minnesota Hospital while insane. He used a razor. Dr. Corry was badly wounded and Dr. Miller’s throat was cut from neck to ear. Corry may recover, Miller is in critical condition.
The three iron range railways in Duluth Minnesota implement a voluntary freight rate reduction on all commodities except iron ore. The discount reaches 20 percent in most cases and at least 10 percent wherever applied, a measure under consideration for some time.
Special-A report by Capt. W. A. Thompson on Mississippi river works between Lake Pepin head and Prairie du Chien. The past year saw $117,000 spent, with permanent dams and shore protections reducing erosion and deepening the channel to the 800 foot limit. Harbor work in Lake Pepin advances include 500 feet of the harbor pier completed and another 100 feet raised to the water surface.
An inquiry of local grain dealers shows a general expectation of higher wheat acreage to be sown next year in Winona Minnesota. Southeastern Minnesota previously known for heavy wheat crops, with recent shifts to barley, but since 1894 the wheat area has been increasing.
Benson Minnesota farmers press for imported seed as local crop yields inferior quality and unfit for seed. Local agitation grows as officials weigh options to improve future planting stock.
Fergus Falls Minnesota Special J L McKinstry of the St Charles hotel was seriously injured in a runaway. He was thrown from the buggy, fracturing two ribs with one piercing a lung. He will probably recover despite the severe injuries.
Mrs August Beck of Ibrainerd Minnesota committed suicide by slashing her throat from ear to ear with a razor after six months of illness. The 40 year old mother of several children left behind several kids.
A three story frame house owned by Minnie Williams in West Superior Wisconsin burned to the ground. Several women escaped with only the clothes on their backs. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars with no insurance. Local fire department battled the blaze.
A woman named Mrs. Gillberg wife of August Gillberg living in Norcross was found dead by section men about two miles north of Ifermann Minnesota. Police reported no immediate clear cause of death and an investigation was begun.
A genuine sulphur spring has been discovered near Newberry Michigan in the Seney area. The water is deeply impregnated with sulphur has a salty flavor and is believed to possess superior medical qualities for health use.
Walking Cloud a renowned Native American horseman died at his home near Black River Falls Wisconsin at the age of 101. He was famed for stealth and keen hunting prowess across northern Wisconsin communities. His death marks the end of a long era for local Indigenous culture and frontier history.
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