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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1896
Page
2
A fragmented note questions admitting Bac chantes in full dress to the Washington congressional library inauguration ball. The text also mentions a West Virginia man boxing a bear for $500, a New York post office robbery over adhesives, and a cheeky jab at “How to Flirt” in a magazine.
The piece notes William K. Vanderbilt resuming business after a Blenheim setback, Consuelo entering high society circles in Britain, Jem Mace remaining in peak form at sixty-six, and Emperor William pursuing a strong navy amid Reichstag tensions. It also mentions a young woman becoming an undertaker in Sturgis, Michigan and hints at ungallant behavior by some Michigan men.
The college permits round dances for all but the freshman class and asserts no freshman will fail to reach sophomore status from this date forward.
Adepts in palmistry claim the length of the fourth finger signals rise or fall in life. They argue no man attains prominence in any field without a long, straight little finger.
In England more than ten million oil lamps burn nightly and lamp accidents kill about three hundred people each year in London. One hundred sixty-five fires yearly have been traced to lamps. The longest commercial telephone line runs Boston to St. Louis at 1,400 miles, more than twice the length of any European line.
A cable dispatch notes M. Barthou the French interior minister drew praise for declining to duel a man who had slandered him. The incident underscores Barthou commitment to legality and composure amid political tension.
In a new New York museum fossils reveal a long horse lineage dating back about two million years. The display implies modern transport devices like bicycles, trolleys, and motor wagons pose no threat to the horse's pedigree.
The piece discusses the Bermuda ship's new British registry and flag and speculates on whether this signals improvement, noting filibustering tendencies may persist until the Cuban insurrection ends. It also touches on public health and legal topics of the era.
The article asserts that Diaz's bid for another presidential term guarantees continued progress in Mexico. It claims no modern ruler matched Diaz in advancing national development, save possibly the Mikado of Japan.
The text claims Queen Victoria accumulated about 150000 dollars through frugality and prudent investments. It asserts her wealth would be larger if not for debts of her son, the prince of Wales, estimated between 20 and 30 million. The queen is said to be able to cover these debts and still retain substantial wealth.
A report reveals hair be used to pack elastic backing between ship plates and to form fenders hung over vessel sides. The piece notes hair’s elasticity makes it effective, replacing rope coils in some uses. It also jokes about Chinese affairs and a potential protest over Li Hung Chang’s salary and clothing.
Washington talks and international affairs fill a week of notes. Cuba linked to Philippine outcomes. Pacific railroad funding eyed in the House. officials appointed for Denver and Alaska roles. Civil service exam changes apply age, character and skill for engineers. Postmasters in Waukegan and Evanston resist turnover. Cattle quarantine talks with Canada and the U S. Meline pushes international bimetallism. European and Latin American diplomacy touch US policy with elections, trades, and military prep shaping the era.
Walter C. Heinecke twenty died in Manhattan hospital after self inflicted wounds the police suspect a woman involved. J B Labouisse ex president of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange died after coughing fits and heart failure following violent exertion. Mrs Fannie Redding 102 died suddenly at her daughter’s Derby home. she once nursed P T Barnum and saved his life as a boy. Rumors say Governor Bradley despondent over throat illness and legislative pressures. The Steinway will largely leaves fortune to nuclear family with small charitable bequests including Leiderkranz and German schools.
Nearly 300 lives were lost in the sinking of an Italian steamer. A head on collision near Waelder Texas killed two engineers two firemen and a brakeman. The Solderholm block in Jamestown New York burned. A lodger George Killeman suffocated by smoke and may die. Adirondack guide Frederick Loveland killed by falling tree at seventy. A Burlington plug train hit an electric car at Leavenworth Kansas injuring Capt. Montgomery. Two girls Blanche Bishop fourteen and Ella Alpha fifteen drowned skating on thin ice at Rawley Pennsylvania. a brother died attempting rescue. Withington Russell plants Newton suburb Nashville burned destroying six acres and stock worth 125000. An exploding lamp caused the Nashville fire.
Summary of multiple 1890s incidents: Maria Barberi, a New York girl, acquitted of killing her lover in Nebraska. Charles Scott fatally shot by his wife in Lincoln. Ohio pardon board declines clemency for Tierney, Erie county murderer, awaiting Dec 17 execution. Israel D. Higgins jailed in Missouri for 1893 bank record falsification, awaiting removal order. George D. Hamill dies by morphine in Phoenix linked to mining in Arizona. Robert E. Foote seeks new trial for Downen in Denver murder case. Alderman Vierling arrested in Sacramento for embezzlement. trial set for Dec 7. Grace Dolan kills Henry Jackson in Indianapolis amid self defense claim. Louis W. Hermann dies after altercation with rival publishers in Chicago. Crazy Jim captured after lynching reports amid Pine Bluff violence.
A brief report notes the plague spreading widely across India with rising fears of impact on public health and daily life amid ongoing health concerns and rates of infection.
The article notes that Ohio river coal miners will soon restart operations with 6,000 new workers. It mentions a joint wage convention in the Pittsburg district, and other regional economic and maritime items.
The article advises framing for minimal visibility with decorative purpose. Gold frames add neutral shadows, white mats brighten aqua rellas, and narrow white moulding is acceptable. Avoid natural wood except architectural subjects, frame photographs with or without a mat, and prefer black frames for engravings and etchings.
The tramp boasts he is the original piece of labor saving machinery in a bickering exchange with a gruff citizen. The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph quotes the humorous line as part of a comic dialogue.
Minnesota reports detail reappointment in St Paul clubs, post office closures, and the state league of fourth class postmasters. Killed farmer Wanamingo, jail terms in Jackson forgery, and a fatal self-inflicted wound near Fertile. Willmar mill fire, jail indictments at Hastings, and railroad and mining developments in Duluth and Bessemer Michigan.
The powers demand the recall of Saad-Ed-Bis Pasha, Crete envoy, for thwarting reforms. Reforms included appointing a Christian governor, economic autonomy with tribute, reorganization of the gendarmerie, and an independent judiciary with a high court at Canea.
Faribault Minnesota residents buzzed after a jeweler found small gold nuggets in a duck purchased from Tuttle’s butcher shop. Local pros, including William H. Grant, labeled the gold genuine quartz. The duck story triggered a shop raid and widespread speculation about a hidden gold region near Wheatland. researchers plan a spring search.
Sheriff Miles of Kalispell Montana hunts Norman McLeod an alleged desperado who escaped Montana jail en route to the penitentiary. McLeod 28, six feet tall with red hair, is said to be a Canadian Scot and nephew of Fort McLeod builder Norman McLeod. Mile states he will capture McLeod dead or alive without police aid.
The remains of Samuel Ker former Echo Minnesota mayor and notable resident arrived in Minneapolis and were forwarded to Echo. He and D. D. Smith were traveling near Lardstone Minnesota when struck by an Eastern Minnesota train. Mr Mather was killed almost instantly.
In Cedar Rapids a station agent Benedict reveals a long running gang activity in Iowa and Johnson counties. The killed man is identified as Loescher, not Wolf, with a Cedar Rapids sister cited. Authorities believe a gang fence operates locally.
Wabasha Minnesota reports the break up of a box car theft gang three years ago and a new burglary Thursday night. A car was robbed of bacon whisky window curtains school books and other articles. Goods were found at Reed's Landing in the possession of John Kirsch and Frank Kerdue. Both are under arrest and more arrests will follow.
St Paul December 15 H F Hall a renowned Minnesota newspaper man has been appointed representative of the advertising agency J Walter Thompson Co New York and Chicago and will oversee their Northwest business from the region Hall's appointment marks a notable expansion for the agency in the area and underscores his prominence in regional journalism.
The state federation of labor, meeting in St Paul on December 15, voted 66 to 42 to refuse seating a group of socialist delegates. The decision condemned by Labor Commissioner Powers and cited as harming organized labor interests.
Washington December 15 The non partisan W C T U convention heard the report of legislative secretary Mrs Lydia Wilt on. Officers elected include Mrs Annie M Whittenmeyer of Pennsylvania as president Mrs Harriet B Walker of Indianapolis as vice president Mrs Florence Porter of Caribou Maine recording secretary Miss Ellen J Phinney of Cleveland general secretary Mrs H M Ingham of Cleveland treasurer Mrs Joseph D Weeks of Pittsburgh editor of official organ.
Italian steamer Salier of North German Lloyd foundered in a heavy gale off Corunna Spain. All 210 aboard passengers and crew perished including 113 Russians 35 Galacians 61 Spaniards and 1 German. Vessel was en route Bremen to Buenos Ayres via Corunna and Villegorica.
L W Lynch of Buffalo and George Heath of Watertown plus Joseph Cox of Youngstown sail from Buffalo to Harrisburg then Havana to form a hospital corps for insurgent and Spanish troops. Lynch notes sympathy with the insurgents and intent to liaise with Gen Weyler on care responsibilities.
The Independence Club of Canada shows growing strength as a convention is planned to unite all groups and clubs with similar aims.
Large house turnout as committees proceed with a private mailing card bill at one cent and a limited indemnity for lost registered mail, both passing. Other measures include city mail delivery at one cent, a pension bill approved, and a presidential veto sustained on Lydia Taft’s pension.
Washington December 11. The senate voted 35 to 21 to take up the Dingley tariff silver bill. Aldrich moved to recommit, but the motion lapsed as the hour ended. The day featured sharp exchanges between Allen Chandler Hale and Aldrich as they debated tariff policy and the political climate. Cuban independence resolutions from Cameron Mills and Call added another note to proceedings, while the house passed a few minor bills.
In Washington the Senate refined the immigration bill with a Lodge substitute requiring literacy in a native language and five lines read in the U S presence. Cuban oratory by Cul lom and Call drew crowded galleries as Congress eyed the issue. The House advanced a copyright protection bill for music and drama. A capitol liquor sale ban passed. A territorial land ownership modification measure was defeated.
The house committee of the whole approved seven war claims totaling 18 407 including payments to Peter Cook for stores and supplies, A P Burditt for the steamer Mattie, Flora A Darling for arrest and seizure in 1864, and corrections to muster rolls. Only the first two claims passed after Dalzell attacked the Darling bill revealing her Confederate general husband. the bill was laid aside after a no quorum vote on tabling.
Washington reports a final Senate vote on the immigration bill will occur the day after tomorrow after an agreement was reached today. With the measure having already passed the House, it will go to conference before the holidays.
The Brooklyn Athletic Club hosted a six round spar between Jem Mace the ex champion aged sixty five and Mike Donovan boxing instructor of the New York Athletic Club aged forty nine. Veteran fighters Arthur Chambers Billy Edwards Barney Aaron and Dooney Harris joined the card to renew old rivalries.
A Wisconsin news print paper manufacturers meeting in Appleton drew representation from all but two mills. Delegates discussed forming a state or regional combine and creating a general selling agency after a New York meeting, but no decisive action was announced.
Newark Ohio December 16 an overturned lantern last evening set fire to the Jones building and the entire structure is now in ruins. Losses aggregate eighty thousand dollars.
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to start tariff hearings on December 28 and run them for two weeks. The action, announced in Washington, sets the schedule for examining proposed tariff measures.
Joseph H. Choate announces his bid for the United States Senate seat to succeed David B. Hill in New York. The declaration signals a formal campaign launch with Choate framing his platform and objectives for the high office.
George Allen testified in the Fitzsimmons Sharkey trial that Fitzsimmons knocked Sharkey out in the eighth round with no foul. Allen, Sharkey’s assistant trainer, said he and Billy Smith carried Sharkey to the dressing room and later police doctors noted blood-stained cloths on Sharkey’s groin after the physician left.
A new comet was found just after midnight in Pisces by C D Perrine at Lick Observatory. Its position is right ascension 0h54m and declination 6°20′N. It shines about eighth magnitude, visible with moderate telescope, has a bright stellar nucleus near eleventh magnitude, roughly 5 arcminutes in diameter, with a short fan shaped tail. It moves rapidly eastward and slowly southward.
Passengers aboard the Fulda at New York included Carlo Magenta the Italian consul at New Orleans and his family.
Cape Town dispatch from Blantyre dated Oct 25 reports three British columns leaving to confront the Angoni Zulus under Chiefusi who have crossed into Southwest Africa, burned a missionary station, and massacred villagers. Chikusi allegedly commands 30,000 warriors while British forces total 500. Fear and anxiety rose in Blantyre as news spread.
Judge Hazen of Shawnee county court woke at 1 AM to hear an emergency request by William Beckford and A H Mitchell of Helena who say they invested 10000 in the statue company and that its affairs are mismanaged Samuel Barnum was named receiver to manage the exhibition piece in a local store and protect investor interests
A ripple of interest ran through Congress as Speaker Reed reportedly received a call from Mark A. Hanna. The meeting, said to be their first, involved several Reed supporters and Representative W. A. Stone, who handled Senator Quay's campaign at the capital earlier.
Minneapolis reports reveal a local secret organization pushing for city governance purification. Plans include indictments against city fathers over alleged boodling linked to fuel bids and grand jury targets, with multiple arrests possible. A missing clerk Haney faces removal rumors while Ninth precinct suspicions surface. Resensl lex Hall Iowa reports a amnesiac woman found in Pocahontas cannot identify herself or residence, prompting investigation and possible link to missing resident Loist from near Manson.
An apparently authentic report says the Hart murder suspect was captured in a hay barn near Marietta. The man’s hands and face were torn and bloody clothes were found nearby, and intense excitement followed the discovery.
The state board of canvassers completed the recent election canvass in New York. Presidential electors results show McKinley 819,838. Bryan 551,369. Palmer 19,285. Socialist 17,667. Prohibition 16,052. blank, defective and scattering 122,080. McKinley leads Bryan by 268,469 and the margin over all others is 215,454.
St Paul physicians begin a professional subscription to raise money for medicines and bandages to be sent directly to Cuban camps and towns via Tampa Florida for the patriots fighting for freedom.
Julius Ponike a German farm laborer from North Dakota was slugged and robbed of 8600 his savings last night by a gang operating in the rear of Peterson and Andersons saloon at 223 Second Street South Minneapolis officers raided the saloon and arrested all in it both men and women involved in the incident
A freight train in Lake City Minnesota broke in two this morning. The head end was struck by the rear section causing eight cars to wreck. A tramp walking between two cars was killed. The wreckage contained grain flour and feed.
Charles B Parker of Sauk Center Minnesota age thirty three died at home last night after a three day illness from blood poisoning caused by an ulcerated tooth He served as chief of police and was prominent in business and social circles He leaves a wife.
Florence reports the death of Alexander Salvini, son of famed Italian actor Tomaso Salvini, with details limited to the family obituary from the city on December 17.
Miss Mae Kelly who organized the Columbus block benefit program for St. Marys hospital collapsed on stage during the last song He Giveth His Beloved Sleep and died almost instantly from a heart disorder. The crowd at the improvised event was stunned by the tragedy and Miss Kelly was noted for her social musical prominence and wide circle of friends. She was the sister of Mrs. Charles F Hartman of Lakeside.
In Scranton area Archibald Forest Coal mine turmoil broke out as about a thousand Italian miners protested pay deductions for overseers and the removal of forty loaded coal cars. Armed detectives were employed to restore order and eight men were arrested amid tense scenes.
New York clergy leader Special-Rev. T Dewitt Talmadge today publicly denied reports he will marry Miss Susie Managam of Sing Sinz. The denial ends circulating speculation about a high profile union.
The carnival will feature fireworks as the main attraction with two nights set for the display. An old fashioned pyrotechnical war is promised to eclipse all past stormings.
Mrs. Florence E. Cory of the New York School of Industrial Art and Technical Design for Women states designing offers good pay and easy entry. She notes women learn in two years, often earn higher salaries than men, and manufacturers increasingly hire women for original, better work suited to female needs.
In Weiden a Vienna suburb the Freihaus stands out with thirteen courtyards and room for 2,112 residents from all social classes. A dedicated postman delivers to inmates and letters must include yard and staircase numbers on the address.
Mr Figg calls to obtain treatment for his boy Tommy. Dr Bowless asks about symptoms and appetite. Mr Ige says Tommy has eaten very little for two to three days and does not eat much more than he does. Indianapolis Journal.
The passage warns against counterfeit patent medicines sold as substitutes for Hosterter's Stomach Litters. It labels such sellers as knaves and notes they target unsuspecting buyers with inferior compounds. The text promotes the genuine remedy for malaria, dyspepsia, constipation, rheumatism and kidney trouble as the superior choice.
A light exchange features Maud Ethel and Aunt Sophroonia debating a bicycle costume. Maud Ethel asserts the check was fine while Aunt Sophroonia mocks the outfit as ridiculous. The humorous dialogue plays on vanity and social norms.
A quip ponders identity and desire with a back-and-forth about choosing another version of oneself. The dialogue contrasts knowing oneself with the freedom to adopt a different self, culminating in a witty introspective line.
A brief scene notes a porter brushing dust from a man's clothes and questions if any dust remains enough to buy breakfast. The caption ends with a sharp retort that the porter is no hog.
A humorous remark from the Detroit Free Press quotes Shaver explaining the motive behind forming a barbers union as a boycott of football players harming the hair cutting trade. The line reflects a playful exchange in a sports context.
Yonkers Statesman notes a pet parrot impresses with witty sayings. The owner claims credit for teaching the bird to talk, highlighting the bond and skill involved in training a talking parrot.
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