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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1894
Page
6
The story notes cotton sells cheaper in Liverpool than it has in forty six years. It adds that Armenia is believed to be the native home of wheat and observes maize stalks can yield molasses. It also states China leads in duck production and consumption.
The piece notes Pacific covering 67,000,000 and Atlantic 51,000,000 square miles of Earth's surface. It predicts Uncle Sam will possess forty-nine steel vessels within eighteen months, including six battleships and six coast defense ships, plus pumping plans for remaining dry land. It also warns of recruiting trained sailors as a key wartime challenge.
A Belgian parliament member criticizes government costs while noting U S Congress records as justification for public funding. The remark likens spending to an anesthetic and suggests austerity measures.
The article notes France’s population rising by about 25 000 yearly while Paris grows faster, implying provinces decline. It states that over thirty years seven percent of rural inhabitants migrated to cities, a trend seen in civilized countries and raises questions about its limit.
The area will grow from thirty nine to 317 square miles, absorbing about 300000 people. The city will rise to second among great world cities, with London remaining first by population at 4 251451 according to the latest figures.
Commentary attacks the Czar’s corrupt bureaucracy and warns that any move toward a parliamentary government could provoke assassination or dethronement. The piece notes strong resistance from surrounding Tory figures and questions the ruler’s ability to push reforms.
The Mid eshore settlement in Kentucky founded by English capitalists collapses despite rich iron, timber, and rail facilities. The piece notes immigration decline and shifting attraction to South America Africa and Australia diminishing U S emigration.
The article notes a strong Christmas mood across streets and shops, with old and young embracing the season. It predicts a big holiday period and emphasizes the joy of giving over receiving for all, especially this year.
A New Britain resident possesses wrinkled saddle bags believed to have belonged to Captain Nathan Hale the marine spy. The owner seeks privacy until papers proving provenance are recovered. the relics came via an ex governor of Massachusetts and are said to be authentic.
Impoverished European soil is said to be enriched by a teguininous crop like clover or lucerne. Researchers Hell riegel and Willfarth link soil nitrogen gains to a root disease that draws nitrogen from the air. Experiments in France, Germany show tuberculous crop soil boosts when inoculated, Prussia lupin plots yield five and a half times higher in inoculated sections.
A compact weekly digest of notable events from home and abroad. Highlights political shifts economic developments and human-interest notes shaping global affairs this past week.
Washington reports President Cleveland issues proclamation signaling the new Chinese immigration treaty goes into effect. Agricultural updates show December 1 wheat and cotton prices at multi year lows with winter wheat condition at 89 percent of last year. Senate debates to abolish military death penalty with limited wartime exceptions. Canadian fishing nets seized in Lake Erie by Petrel prompt cautious official reactions. Ottawa authorities act to protect fishermen with tacit Washington approval noted.
A column notes deaths of Edgar E. Slocum of Lodi Iroquois county and millionaire James Taylor who died in Oakland California. It lists Judge Goodwin of Kansas Territory Ottawa aged seventy, Dr. Edward Holden honored by Saxe-Ernestine order, and other brief notices including marriages and public figures. President Cleveland's health described as excellent with improved condition and clear mind.
Reports detail a Grand Trunk elevator and warehouse fire in Valparaiso Indiana destroying 10000 bushels of wheat. Panamanian flood losses in Magdalena. The schooner Mary Amelia from Port Huron may be lost with crew and cargo. Omaha Consolidated Coffee fire causes about £100 loss. A seven year old girl sustains injuries from a dynamite cap in Two Rivers. A man in Anderson Indiana is killed attempting to cross a trestle. A Louisville office boy saves many lives by lowering prisoners from a fire via telegraph wire.
The report lists Edward W. Porter and John Tucker among others who died by suicide or were robbed or attacked. It covers Gary, Bowling Green, La Crosse, Fayette, Newman, and several states with details of arrests, convictions, and executions. It notes society leaders smuggling gowns, political indictments, and misc. violent acts and legal actions.
J R Hummebaugh of Cleveland, newlywed, escaped jail after his bar sawing attempt to flee Alliance Ohio was halted when the saw broke. Police raided sweat shops in Baltimore finding twenty three men and eighteen women and girls, all Russian Jews claiming Saturday as rest day. In Bowling Green Kentucky a 15 year old colored boy Sylvester Anthony tried to assault Matilda Johns 80. he set a fire after piling pillows and kerosene lamp. A neighbor freed Johns and jailed the boy.
The sugar cargo of the steamer Remus from Germany was damaged by heavy seas worth $100. Nicaragoa resolves issues with England regarding Bluefields. Emperor William notes the Reichstag protest appears directed at the constitution. American railroad securities rise in London on pooling bill hopes. Hawes linked to the Hawaiian restoration plot. Japan demands execution of Chinese officials tied to rewards before peace talks with China. Germany ships iron and steel to Britain per a State Department report from Mason in Frankfort.
Bank failure at St Joseph Missouri involves 270000 dollars. Standard Oil tied to sugar stock control. FP D Pollock declines Georgia state school commissioner nomination. Laporte Indiana reports a four year old boy who can carry his 175 pound father. Attorney General Moloney Illinois says only lawyers may be city attorney. Trinity church New York rents tenement houses unfit for habitation. A drunken woman disrupts Holy Rosary church in New York demanding cheers for Father Ducey. Ohio Anti-Saloon League holds its annual congress at Columbus. Duluth shipmen form syndicate for a 5000 dollar steel freight ship of 342 feet by 44 feet. Denver Chamber approves Denver Sioux City Lake Superior and Chicago railway. Hamburg American and Thingvalla lines consolidate Scandinavia to New York traffic. Joint service planned Copenhagen Gothenburg Christiania New York with weekly departures. Gen E L Viele clashes with Lafayette post G A R over cabinet secrets claim. Inland Lloyds elects officers with Clark president and McDonald vice president in Chicago. Vance Milwaukee Fitch Chicago McLeod Buffalo on executive committee. Vessel inspections arranged for next year’s registration.
A satirical portrait of the Paris frotteur, a floor beeswaxing artisan. The piece notes his urbane manners, intimate knowledge of clients, and the social value of the Frotteurs syndicate. It mentions a forthcoming annual ball and a famed member known as Professor de Frottage.
A detailed description presents costumes for a Genius of Dreams figure and five tableaux Holidays Christmas New Year Decoration Day Thanksgiving Fourth of July. It covers dress construction stars on tarleton, velvet and gilt accents, star-adorned headpieces, and props for a child audience with two gift trees and festive gowns for boys and girls. Annie Isabel Willis.
A chemist describes a demonstration where weighted sodium sinks in water and ignites, proving water splits into hydrogen and oxygen. The sodium’s rapid oxidation releases heat, igniting hydrogen in air and causing a violent explosion like submerged dynamite without water itself burning.
A man at a Buffalo restaurant asks for veal. The waiter brings roast beef and the two exchange puzzled remarks while customers share a lighthearted moment over the misidentified dish.
An entertainment program designed for children and families with themes of Santa Claus and King Christmas. The piece discusses holiday merriment ideas and ways to use the event wholly or in part as a seasonal entertainment plan for public and private hosts.
A Victorian guide promotes Dream Genius tableaux for private or public Christmas parties. It outlines scenes like Old Year and New Year, Santa Claus, Jack Frost, and King Christmas with costumes and minimal staging using curtains. Suggestions include children's parties, costuming hints, and a Christmas pageant with evergreen crowns and gifts.
A college prank ends with twelve girl students showing black plaster on their cheeks. A male student bit a girl by mistake while entering the wrong dorm room and later could not identify the culprit. The incident sparked indignation but no resolution as chapel morning gathered the group.
The article explains that burning water is possible with a proper igniter. A chemist demonstrates by dropping metallic sodium on water, which bursts into flame, though the reaction is dangerous as heat converts the water to steam rapidly.
Chief Justice James Gilfillan died after a four month illness from Brights disease in his St Paul home at 6:04 am. Born in Scotland in 1829 he served as a Civil War officer before returning to law and rising to chief justice. his funeral will be attended by Loyal Legion members he led.
A Colorado stockman recounts a cow defending her newborn calf from a grizzly. The cow, with long horns, attacked and killed the bear after it forced entry into a thatched cattle shed, while the calf slept safely in a corner nearby.
A fragment notes McGue getting ready while predicting the old woman and old nanny will be surprised by McNulty's cliff tale and the near heartache since the back broke. The lines hint at a dramatic scene with strong emotion and regional speech.
A brief comic exchange shows Kingley confessing he bought all his wife’s Christmas gifts except one. Bingo confirms the remaining present is his.
Andy Bowen died from injuries sustained in a bout at the Auditorium club in New Orleans. Kid Lavigne’s victory and the fatal blow left Lavigne in shock as Bowen died after concussion. Police secured bail for Lavigne and others. Duffy and Spitzfaden posted bonds. Fitzsimmons sent sympathy and aid offer.
On the Pine Ridge Sioux Reservation in South Dakota settlers fear a new outbreak after a period of unrest. Dry weather has left the Sioux impoverished and unable to care for stock, raising tensions and signaling that extreme measures may be needed to prevent trouble this winter as cold weather nears.
Capt. L. M. B. Smith a retired Algona merchant died last night of heart disease He formerly lived in Oconomowoc Wisconsin and served in the War of the Rebellion as a captain in the First Wisconsin cavalry He was well known throughout the Northwest.
Vermillion December 18 The state horticulture convention has closed H G C Warner of Forestburg was elected president.
Alex Williams, a Black man, was hanged in Elberton Georgia today for the July murder of Newt Hampton. He shot Hampton through a window at night and denied guilt to the end, refusing to confess before the gallows.
The U S gold reserve fell by 4.875 million dollars to 96.341 million, leaving 3.658 million under the 100 million limit. Withdrawals included 4.55 million from the New York sub treasury and 525 thousand from Boston.
Washington report notes ex Senator Pierce of North Dakota visiting the capital. G. C. Hartley and S. Thomson of Duluth arrived in the city today for undisclosed engagements.
Alexander McDougall an employee sues Ashland Sulphate company for 10000 damages claiming injuries sustained while in its employ in Ashland Wisconsin.
Historic Lewiston courthouse, built in 1839, was destroyed today by a fire caused by a defective flue. Court was in session. Lincoln spoke there in 1858. Most records were saved.
Milwaukee officials say they can obtain the Hills property immediately if needed, at a price as low as under the grant they permitted to lapse, reflecting strategic asset control by the chamber.
In Cuthbert Georgia Arthur Stevens and his father W W Stevens faced a deadly confrontation when a farm hand challenged a lecture on disorderly conduct. Arthur fired a Winchester rifle after the laborer drew a pistol, likely saving his father from harm and killing the assailant.
Claus A. Blixt pleaded not guilty in district court as his trial date was set for January 7. Harry T. Hayward appeared for indictment reading with no plea then reserved judgment for a future time. Both cases drew observers as Sheriff Ege escorted defendants from the courtroom.
Washington reports that Speaker Crisp and the rules committee chose a special rule to organize the currency revision debate. The general discussion runs this week with a recess at week’s end and a return January 3 to resume, with a likely vote January 7 unless Jackson Day absences shift timing.
Mount Hope Kentucky residents recount a grave robbery bid ending in a fatal shooting. A white man escaped after a hail of shots aimed at the robbers, while a colored farmhand named Smiley Jordan was killed. Miss Morris lay buried in the cemetery on Saturday, and her fiancé reportedly helped monitor the grave.
The funeral of Andy Bowen, New Orleans light weight, who died after his Friday night match with George Lavigne, drew large crowds. George Lavigne, Sam Fitzpatrick, Jim Hall, Lawrence Curtis, Referee Lawrence Duffy, and others attended. The club gave no representative amid strong sporting criticism. Father Delaney presided.
Sunday night at the Harmony Methodist church in Brazil County Indiana William Early threw a lasso around E M Watts neck dragging him from his seat and choking him. Watts fought back and knocked Early down while Early then drew a knife and stabbed Watts causing a dangerous likely fatal wound. Great excitement followed.
George Lavigne and Andy Bowen fought before about 1400 at the Auditorium club. The purse was 3000 dollars with 2500 to the winner and 500 to the loser. Bowen was knocked out in the eighteenth round and remained in serious condition at 1 AM, with ambulances sent to the arena to move him to the charity hospital. Lavigne was detained by police.
Washington reports an error in a treaty with the Sisseton Indians of South Dakota. An undercounted number of natives will receive the per capita payments, so an additional sum will be added to the Indian appropriation bill to fund the promised amounts.
United States Marshal J. M. Cobl arrested William Wrixel and Anda Cricax in Butte for selling liquor by wholesale without a license and transported them to Omaha for charges.
West Bay City Michigan December 20 A boiler explosion at Russell Brothers box factory killed five boys aged 15 to 21 and injured several others. Engineer John Haining escaped as workers rushed to aid victims and a missing boy was believed buried in debris. The cause remains unknown and repairs were reportedly delaying operations.
In Council Bluffs Iowa December 20 a jury found Huntington a bank clerk who shot two bond company inspectors and then killed himself acted alone. Testimony by Hayden and Cromwell supported Huntington’s innocence of financial wrongdoing and clarified a $50 note tied to the case.
Chicago December 20 William D B Anderson longtime assistant treasurer of Cook county is missing since leaving his office Saturday noon without notice His wife has not heard from him Authorities fear he may be wandering due to temporary irresponsibility amid administration changes and a books audit Rochesperger the new treasurer and Mrs Anderson have no clue to his fate
Shanghai December 20 a decree orders Li Hung Chang to arrest Kung the motor of Port Arthur and four Chinese generals who commanded Port Arthur and send them to Beijing for trial. Admiral Ting who led during the Yalu engagement is also arrested for failing to defend the port against the Japanese forces.
Barbourville Kentucky December 20 J Cox drunkenly fired two shots at his wife at Gray's and threw an axe at her head missing both times. She seized the ax and nearly chopped him to pieces in self defense. No arrest reported for the woman.
Washington December 20 inquiry at the state department shows the president has taken no fresh action in sending Mr Jewett to investigate Armenian atrocities since his last report to Congress.
The cotton laden steamer Oakfield capt Flowers arrived at St Johns from Galveston via Newport News bound for Liverpool with her cargo in No 2 hold on fire. The incident occurred as the ship reached port this morning and crews reported the blaze under control.
Chicago December 20. Manufacturers of bed springs mattresses and bedding met in the Sherman house in a secret session to form a national association to regulate output and control prices.
An unenforced federal decree will take effect moving a large share of Indian related cases to Sergus Falls. The order requires trials to be held at the nearest city to the reservation where the federal court sits.
The Exchange Telegraph reports that Sir Charles Tupper, Canadian high commissioner in London, will succeed the late Sir John Thompson as premier and minister of justice. The announcement cites reliable authority and places Tupper in the lead for Canada’s top offices.
Mount Ranier volcano erupts with smoke and steam from the crater. A Seattle expedition from the Post-Intelligencer plans to push toward the summit tomorrow afternoon to study the activity.
Birum and Anderson North Redwood millers failed yesterday in Redwood Falls Minnesota. Liabilities are about 14000 dollars and assets if the mill and machinery are valued at cost stand at about 15000 dollars.
A Lincoln dispatch says the state’s special counsel has filed the report in the maximum rate case and the attorney general declares the decision should be appealed.
Unusually severe and repeated earthquake shocks have been experienced in Rangoon British Burmah during the last twenty four hours.
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