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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1891
Page
7
In Indiana the thief’s discarded clothing contained a translation of Cesar’s Commentaries and an algebra exercise. The find links the burglary to a scholar’s mindset, revealing unusual items left behind.
An editor in Memphis launches a circulation boost by organizing a voting contest offering a Bible as the prize. The item reads as a local promotional effort to attract readers and increase engagement.
In Mississippi a lawyer has been sentenced to six years imprisonment for swindling negro women out of pension money.
A BisMARCK statement declares he will not attend the Reichstag unless truly necessary. The reference to the historical “man of blood and iron” hints he may soon deem it imperative for him to appear.
Prof. Keeler reassures readers that the sun will continue to warm and oppose the world for 10,000,000 years, easing doubts about the steadiness of solar purposes and the celestial forecast.
A Boston paper notes five generations of a family gather at the Thanksgiving table. The piece remarks that no other occasion makes the Yankee seem so close to reviving past ties with the cradle and grave.
Butrox H O Le electric lamps are reportedly being tested on London omnibuses for conductor use. A pocket battery supplies power and the circuit closes to emit light only when necessary to inspect tickets.
A contest between a fat man and a lean one to see who could sit longest on the sharp edge of a rail ended in favor of the lean contestant after a severe trial. The test would have been harsher if the rail had stood on end.
Kansas City man Baxker Brats declares he will prosecute those who abducted his child. He warns that if the accused escape punishment due to silence he too could be deemed criminal for withholding information.
The Service de Sante used a portable hospital designed by M Espitallier, a commandant of engineers, during maneuvers in Champagne. The barrack measured 16 metres by 5 metres inside and could accommodate twenty beds.
A 70 year old man recently drove seven three inch nails into his head at Vienna. He remains alive but in considerable pain. The incident, while extreme, suggests how few brains are needed to reside in the city.
Malcolm W. Ford, a noted amateur athlete from New York, is disinherited by his father for dedicating himself to muscle cultivation. He loses a large share of his $1,500,000 inheritance.
Nova Scotia seeks Dominion retaliation over the ball act, while Minister Tupper doubts action, arguing Newfoundland can be stubborn in disputes and might be easier to take than to concede.
Chinese highbinders in San Francisco clash in a deadly feud. Police display either commendable astuteness or praise-worthy stupidity by admitting they cannot identify the assassins. The writer asserts the situation is a war of extermination among the criminal group.
The article notes Brazil’s population around 12 million and land area about equal to Europe, or 200000 square miles larger than the United States. It highlights few railroads and poor telegraph service causing months for distant communication with remote states or provinces.
Albert Edelmann presents a coal invention claiming superiority over bituminous and anthracite. He asserts production cost of one dollar per ton and says the fuel is odorless burns with no smoke and leaves only one percent ashes.
Mothers with young children are advised an easy method from the Baltimore Sun. Pour fresh milk into nursing bottles three quarters full, add water, seal with cotton, boil bottles in water for thirty minutes, cool and uncork. Sterilized milk keeps all day, free from poison, and safe for the child’s bowels.
A concise digest gathers key foreign and domestic events for quick comprehension. News items are presented in compact briefs highlighting main outcomes, dates, and involved organizations.
Washington reports the interior department has ruled a case involving valuable mineral land in the Duluth district. Indian bureau officials say no outbreak is known among the Apache in Arizona. The Mint director bought silver for the month, offering 898,000,000 ounces at 0.9160 to 0.945. Rumors claim the Bank of England will issue silver notes totaling £1,000,000, but confirmation is lacking.
Dom Pedro ex-emperor of Brazil dies in Paris. Prof Guyot’s library donated to Princeton. Capt Wood of Poughkeepsie and four sons rescue over 100 from drowning in the North River. Jennie C Wilder to debut as humorist and reader. Land Bill Allen dies penniless in Columbus Ohio. Gen Agramonte, Mexican war figure, highlighted in Mexico City. Lewis Carroll, Oxford senior and former lecturer, is noted. Wiley P Harris, Mississippi statesman and congressman, dies at seventy. Secretary John T Dickinson denies resigning to manage Texas Arkansas railroad. Mind reader Alexander Johnstone of St Paul ill with sun hemorrhage in Peoria. J K Fisher, Chicago grain and provisions leader, dies in London. Maj E C Boynton, West Point quartermaster, paralyzed at Newburg New York and critically ill.
A roundup lists five family deaths in Detroit and four men killed in a New York railroad accident. A Lake Michigan tug disaster near Chicago left four rescued. A bridge span collapse at Columbia Montana killed three and fatally injured four. A Creston Iowa gasoline explosion killed a four member family with a mother surviving. Toledo wreck adds another victim, Mrs Nelson. Detroit gas shutoff caused partial asphyxiation. Philadelphia steamer struck rock and sank near Detroit river with all crew saved. Balmville New York convent fire endangered many children. Chicago Arc Light and Power building fire caused 300000 dollars in damage. Salt Lake City mine tunnel flooded halting work.
Reports describe four million potential insurgents in China, export debates on Russian horses, and denial of bans. France urges united action on China while bankers die by suicide after a failed venture. Brazil ousts the papal nuncio, and Vatican manuscripts surface for archives.
The annual report of Kentucky railroad commissioners recommends passage of a law to provide coaches for whites and separate cars for others. The Chicago and North Western directors declare a regular dividend of 1 percent quarterly on the preferred stock.
In Louisville Kentucky the Richmond Nicholasville and Beattyville railroad was placed in the hands of receiver John McLeod on complaint by Central Trust Company of New York and other creditors. The facilities total nearly 3 million dollars.
Umpire Connelly files a claim against the Eastern association for $200. W E Furlong resigns Milwaukee club directorship. Charles Polacheck succeeds. Gillette may resign club presidency. Occidental AC San Francisco lists La Blanche Greggains middleweights for Dec 12 purse of $2,000. Patsy Cardiff sails to fight Joe McAuliffe in San Francisco next month. Acton defeats Fitzsimons in wrestling for a $1,000 purse at the Occidental Club. Ryan and Howson set to box near Chicago on Dec 12 for $1,000 aside plus share of gate.
The Curtis Bay Baltimore sugar refinery closes for an unspecified duration, leaving 300 workers unemployed. The United Mine Workers national executive calls for a 20 cent per capita assessment to support the Indiana strike. Carnot pardons Pas de Calais miners arrested during riotous demonstrations. The St Louis convention forms the National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America with Henry Miller elected grand president. next convention planned for Chicago in November 1892.
Reports from Concord to Boston describe Isaac Sawtelle seeking a new trial for his brother's killing, robberies totaling tens of thousands in St Louis firms, a St Louis-San Francisco railroad cash theft, and shootings in Duquesne and Philadelphia area. Trials in Denver and St Paul proceed for murder, and arrests for poison death near Eau Claire. Further indictments include Abraham Backer fraud, Grand Trunk embezzlement probe, Philadelphia appraisers dismissed, and a Boston dry goods dealer vanishing with cash.
A survey of political moves notes Kansas City entering the race for the Democratic national convention. Other items cover Vatican outreach to protect Christians in China and various regional business and legal notices from New York and Illinois.
A playful note suggests whites of eggs may be beaten stiff by an open window when a steamy kitchen would hinder frothing. The image evokes old time cooking quirks and airflow.
Minnesota notices report C M Taylor’s liabilities 2500 and Cooney killed in St Paul. Winona deaths include a wiper crushed and a man found dead near Grand Forks. Bankruptcies surface in Arlington and Winona with large liabilities. Rail and lodge news, fires, wars on wolves in Northfield, and a new Little Falls bank open with local directors.
Dr W E Adams named pension examiner in Hot Springs. Nelson of Webster faces grand jury for liquor law violation. A man named Jones lynched at Cherry Creek for cattle theft. Jeffries and Sutherland named delegates to Missouri River improvement in Kansas City. Lehman of Custer to hang January 5. pardon denied. Jackson of Meade recommended for pardon. W S Slater of Mitchell jailed for mule theft from E O Hoover. Slater traded mules before settling. W W Godard plans morning Dem daily in Sioux Falls. Independents also eye daily. Prohibitionists seek representation. John Treber, Deadwood councilman, jailed six months in Germany for deserting army. Treber worth about 50 thousand dollars. University glee club to tour state including Sioux Falls Huron Pierre Aberdeen Watertown and Hills. Col W W Watte courting rain makers Melbourne etc. Mass meeting for Hughes and Sully counties likely Dec 15.
Charles Mankin was found guilty by the Grand Forks district court of attempting to shoot to kill J Riley for assault with intent to rob. Leading Odd Fellows statewide gathered at Jamestown to form the Unity encampment of Jamestown degree. The work ended with a banquet for visitors. Alex Stern bought 50 feet of land beside Fargo’s opera house for 10000 dollars and plans a larger hall next spring. Judge Lauder closed the November term.
Herbert L. Cole was found guilty of seducing Anna Sidell with a promise of marriage and sentenced to nine months in the penitentiary plus a $100 fine. The defendants and parties are well connected in the county and Detroit. Col. Wilbur F. Steele defends a timber culture entry on the northwest quarter of section 20, township 159, range 73, adjoining Steele, contending it lacks the required number of trees and that final proof deadlines have expired.
Reports show 12 lumber mills on Chaquomegon bay Ashland Washburn and Bayfield cutting 251000000 feet this season down from 230000000 last year. Also noted: Daniel's Sisters millinery Beloit theft of 30 dollars, injuries to Louis Anderson Sheboygan and Ole Anderson Ogdensburg in fog wreck.
James McNamara alias Red Mike jailed in Keokuk over a reported incident involving Ef fie Bell Ashton age 11. Joe Hansell of Marion injured fatally in a fall in Cedar Rapids. M G Mills resigns as Democratic representative elect amid ill health. special election planned. A 24 year old man Alonoro Burliner swindled out of 50 by Chicago Theatrical Company. mortgage deemed worthless. Alonoro Burliner presumed drowned crossing ice near McGregor. his cap found. Ferryman Harrison West froze hands and face crossing Mississippi near Montrose Nauvoo. Mrs Elias Henry of Burlington escaped fire in dress. cause unknown. Coal miners meeting in Ottumwa chaired by President Scott discussed rate increases. Sioux City Union Stock Yards and Cudahy Packing to build large new packing house. Booge house to be used temporarily. Wm Hanley injured after falling from a height in Dubuque court house brick accident. hung on iron girder and rescued, expected to recover.
A New York bartender at the Imperial Hotel found a large pearl after cracking a clam aboard a boat near Great Neck. The jewel, described as first class, sparked speculation on its origin. A jewelry shop buyer offered a handsome sum, but the finder plans to wear it or keep it as a tie ornament.
The New York Sun notes watches vary in value. High value items include hogs bristles regulators egg watches one handed designs ornate cases perforated or finely chased cases enameled gold workmanship and unusual movements. Low value pieces have worn chased cases faded figures painted pinchbeck or four colored gold layers and simple painted dials.
Washington dispatch reports a bitter struggle ends with Crisp winning the speaker’s race amid a cleavaged split in Cleveland and anti Cleveland factions. Final tally shows Crisp 105 and Mills 119 with scattered support for Springer and Stevens signaling deep tariff reform divides.
In Bismarck North Dakota today the examination in the bribery case yielded no new facts. Witness Mason testified all day. the case against Healy seems weak and prosecutors may drop Swenson to use him as state's evidence. Swenson’s attorney largely refrains from arguing. The court adjourns awaiting the justice court result. Witness Jason was fined for contempt and remains jailed awaiting trial. he failed to post bond.
In Merxone Wisconsin Ole Fossum a painter and grocer proprietor was arrested for fraudulently securing a $2000 life insurance policy on his wife who had been ill for years and died months ago. He used a Norwegian immigrant girl ignorant of Polish as his wife who was insured. the affair came to light after the girl alerted neighbors. Fossum confessed and gave security to return the money. He is described as in his sixties and a church deacon.
Center City Minn December 8 After six hours and twenty minutes the jury found the defendant guilty of manslaughter in the first degree. A stay of sentence was requested by defense counsel Penney and granted until January 12, 1892 for a motion for a new trial to be considered.
Sioux City O'Neil and Western stockholders organized a company at South Sioux City Nebraska. F C Hills serves as president with J C Coombs as secretary and A S Garretson as treasurer. Directors include C L Wright F A Seaman W H Goodwin Jr and George W Severs. The line has taken possession of its estate and bonds will be sold at a fixed rate per mile as it plans an extension to Dunning Nebraska in the spring.
The report lists Wheat Corn Oats Rye Barley Flax and feed values in Chicago and Minneapolis. Prices include No 2 and No 1 grades with bid ranges and f o b quotes, meal and bran rates, hay values, and millstuffs for various futures and market segments.
Spenlow notes Bilkins seems uncanney as he avoided testing a freshly painted fence yesterday with him. Jerkins asks what he means and Spenlow explains Bilkins did not reach to check if the paint was dry.
The Mary Miller murder trial extends to the eighth day at Sr. Peter Minnesota with the defense emphasizing insanity and eccentric behavior. Witnesses include her brothers and defense experts, while the jury remains unsettled and public interest grows.
The Remington case prosecution ends its presentation as the defense concedes the prisoner killed Agent Flett but argues mental unfitness. Dr. Moore testifies the defendant is dazed with poor memory and little remorse, suggesting mental deficiency and lack of responsibility. Adjournment follows, with two witnesses to appear tomorrow.
In Denver on December 9 Judge Rising improved as the murder trial of Dr Thatcher Graves opens. District Attorney LN Stevens outlines the state theory that Graves, the son, used poisoned whisky for greed. The prosecution details arsenic chemistry to mimic whisky. Judge Furman will start defense tomorrow.
The third annual exhibition at Glaeser's hall runs from today through Friday in Owatonna Minnesota. Nearly five hundred birds are on display with breeders from Winona Minneapolis St Paul blue Earth City Faribault and Moland among participants. Judge F H Shellabarger of Litts Iowa presides over the event featuring bantams Toulouse geese and other birds along with small mammals and pigeons.
A syndicate linked to the Farmers' Alliance has bought the general merchandise store of G. J. Peterson in Vermillion Minnesota but the date of possession and the local manager are not announced. The plan is a strictly cash business and the group is said to be backed by millions of dollars.
George Robinson, a negro linked to the Levy's jewelry store robbery, was arrested in Aberdeen and brought to the city with the tools used to open the safe. He is described as a sessional cracksman and is detained with Harry Pratt, who confessed to the crime.
A special fire broke out in Piarnrieto New Jersey in a barn adjoining the J. D. Boyce estate lumber yard. The blaze spread to four nearby buildings and damaged about a dozen gas fittings. Total losses reach about 150000 with the insurance around 50000. Firefighters had not regained full control by ten o clock.
Henry Bowmaster a Duquesne resident was shot through the heart while breaking into the home of James Taylor in Pirrspure Pa Bowmaster was aroused by a noise and shot by Taylor who fired his revolver from the stairs upon seeing the intruder Bowmaster had a bad reputation and died at the scene.
A Sunderland dispatch reports a blaze in a drink shop killed three women. The fire fed by spirits burned intensely and spread rapidly, leaving the bodies burned beyond recognition.
Mrs. C. Kitts left her two children aged three and younger at a neighbor’s house. While she was away the home caught fire. The elder child died after being burned, and the younger perished shortly after.
A census from St. Petersburg lists the Russian navy as 33 first rate ships 48 second rate 83 third rate and 20 fourth rate totaling 192 vessels in all.
A Seattle petition urges Senator Watson C. Squire to accept a commission as United States minister to China offered by President Harrison. If he resigns, Judge Calkins would likely succeed him in the Washington Senate. Calkins is a Harrison ally and party leader.
The former Brazilian emperor Dom Pedro's body rests in a white satin lined inner coffin and black outer coffin adorned with silver stars. A panel of glass in the lid shows his face beneath an immense silver canopy as officials prepare for burial in Lisbon. His cherished soil from Brazil was placed with him, fulfilling a long-held wish to die in the beloved land.
Judge Burk rules Chessman must repay estate funds at the highest bank rates of the era with annual compounding and may owe at least 40 000 for a 10 000 land purchase. He is declared trustee of half the land worth 200 000 and must account for the heirs. Bond set at 240 000. new trial sought.
The semi annual meeting of the Northwestern District Congregational convention begins in Eau Claire Wisconsin with Rev F F Rouse of Superior delivering the opening address. The convention continues Wednesday and Thursday with speakers expected from Chicago and Miteaukes. The district includes twenty five churches in Northern Wisconsin.
A dispatch from Vladivostok reports that thieves stole $250,000 from a government office. They entered the treasury and escaped through an underground passage.
At England Arkansas a quarrel at a dance between Sibe Martin and Jim Reeves over a young woman led to Reeves stabbing Martin twice in the back and plunging the knife into the girl's bosom. Both men are said to die.
Secretary Foster's case shows improve ment. The John Dunlap silk mills at Paterson New Jersey were destroyed by fire yesterday with losses around 100000 and partial insurance. Also notes include the fourth annual meeting of the National Bar association in Washington for three days and a mob killing in Edgefield county South Carolina.
War Department places Maj Lewis Overman of the army engineer corps under arrest at Fort McHenry Baltimore awaiting investigation into his financial accounts. He recently ran Cleveland harbor works and supervised harbor contracts with over 1 000 000 passing through his hands as transfer to Port Smith prompted scrutiny. Cleveland society reacts to the arrest as a major scandal while a full audit continues.
In Tacoma Washington on December 9 a severe wind and rainstorm battered Puget Sound. Within forty eight hours six people reportedly drowned while attempting to cross the Narrows from Steilacoom to McNeil's Island when a boat capsized.
In Lehighton on December 9 a scaffold collapse at the Lehigh river ice house construction killed Thomas Arner aged 35 of Franklin and Oscar Heilman 20 of Lehighton. Injured seriously: Aaron Dreisbach Henry Schultz Levi Hahn and Benjamin Rush. It is described as a miracle that more were not killed.
Paris December court rules Civrye heirs entitled to a share in the Brunswick duchy estate. Geneva loses claim and pays costs. Duke Brunswick died childless in 1872 at Geneva. By German diet act the duchy passed to William prince of Gels and would go to Hanover if he dies without issue.
The wedding is set for March 10 at St George's Chapel Windsor at the queen's request. It marks the twenty eighth anniversary of the Wales couple's marriage. The queen invites the duke and princess to Windsor visit on Thursday next.
A blaze on Moskatelusia street destroyed several chemical warehouses. The city fire brigade fought the flames, halting their spread but expecting hours more of burning. Adjacent streets flooded, air full of chemical fumes and dense smoke. No fatalities reported.
Kansas City dispatch reports a construction train wreck at West Plains killing five and injuring twenty with the caboose carrying thirty eight men. Among the seriously injured and likely fatally hurt are John Foley Ben Martin Matt Harrison James Davis Ike Garner Charles Laughrey and James Wilson.
The advertisement denounces Ammonia and Alum Baking Powders as impostors to Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder. It accuses greedy manufacturers of harming consumers and notes grocers promote counterfeits for profit. Dr Price, a physician, promoted pure tartar powder as the standard of purity and perfection worldwide.
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