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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1893
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch notes that turkeys were said to be domesticated by Indians long before Europeans arrived. It adds that after the discovery of Brazilian diamond mines 1,146 ounces were shipped to Portugal in one year, with the price falling to 5 dollars per carat.
A New York State project seeks to establish a large game preserve in the mountains west of Haver straw along the Hudson River. Officials plan to designate a protected area to conserve wildlife and promote sustainable hunting and recreation.
Polish residents of Chicago plan to erect a monument honoring Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuszko, the Polish patriot and hero, in a public gesture of remembrance.
The emerald improves in color on exposure to light. Pearls kept in the dark regain luster when exposed to the sun.
Mrs. Nicolaus wins a trip abroad and a generous purse for Monte Carlo. Mr. Gould gains peace of mind and calmer nerves from the outcome.
A sea serpent is seen off Newfoundland with plans to move southward through the winter and appear at seaside resorts ahead of the season opening. The reported path suggests a gradual approach toward popular coastal destinations.
Students of European affairs note growing interest in Italy as unrest hints at possible republican shift. The text cites indications of upheaval and speculation on Italy’s political trajectory.
Mr Parkhurst the New York reformer is receiving threatening letters as the season begins. He plans to have Christmas packages opened in the back yard by the hired man, signaling growing tension around his public stance.
Critics warn that a proposed clash between English and American locomotives would set a bad example by promoting fast-time records, arguing rail trouble already exists and engineers could be drawn into the craze.
Tacoma provides free showers with soap and towels for vagrants amid talk that Seattle’s professionals avoid the town. The piece urges Seattle to conduct a census now.
Florida's governor says there shall be no fight while Jacksonville's mayor defends Corbett and Mitchell's right to box in the city after the mill. The public sentiment is strong as tensions rise over the proposed bout.
A Nebraska highwayman who held up a mail stage months ago and received only one cent could get a life sentence under the federal mail robbery statute. The incident illustrates how a proposed law to make train robbery an attack on the U S mail service would operate.
A history of the world’s fair will be issued by two chief officials connected with it at a cost of $1,000 per copy. Children will cry for it but won’t get it. The few who can afford it will be among the managers who have made fortunes from the exposition.
The article notes four hanging deaths in Alabama as a grim response to the tramp issue. It argues race shapes punishment, with white vagrants allowed to linger while Black vagrants face harsher treatment, highlighting racial disparity in mob justice.
The piece explores how people across society rely on superstitions for daily decisions. It notes beliefs in cursed periods, misfortune from waking to waking, and quirks of education heredity. Only one honest man denies fear, while others adjust with uneasy caution.
A man recalls living in Wyoming where whistling for a dog led to a panther attack. The panther’s fourte en scratches and a near-miss leave him boasting he was the first to whistle a panther into response and survive.
The annual civil service commission report criticizes the spoils system. Ex Commissioner Carter writes Secretary Gresham to rebut the secretary's letter to President Cleveland. House Banking and Currency committee fails to repeal the 10 percent state bank tax. Senate hears Squire from Seattle propose a national park and a bill. House passes a postmasters deposits bill to route to sixth auditor for faster settlement.
Baron von Butler slated to succeed Moser as Württemberg minister in Berlin. Jeremiah H. Murphy, longtime Iowa congressman and “father of the Hennepin canal,” dies in Washington at 58. Ohio Gov McKinley receives a horn twenty seven feet long from Denver tunnels. Ex Governor J B Jackson of West Virginia dies in Parkersburg at 65. William H. Howland, ex mayor of Toronto active in temperance, dies of pneumonia from grippe. Joseph Chamberlain urges action to curb influx of destitute aliens in London. Dr Schweningen, Bismarck’s physician, denies wealth rumors. Lansing Mizner dies in Benicia, California of dropsy of the heart. Paul B. Du Chaillu supports Garner’s talking monkey theory. Detective Edward Carney, who captured Barrows and Cummings, dies in Chicago from a bullet wound. Archduke Otto injures left arm in Vienna while training with a pistol. treated and recovering.
The casualty list reports incidents including the Asphodel afloat after being ashore on the Delaware breakwater, a Krebs convent fire, Claud Raymond injured in an oil tank accident in Parkersburg, Belgrade arsenal explosion killing eight, Landsburg train wreck injuring twenty two, gas explosion at Gas City injuring three, Israel Stultz killed mounting a handcar, a fire at Daleville killing two, John Martens using a gun butt to scare a rabbit, Anker steamer ashore at White Fish bay with all rescued, Thomas Valantly drowned near Plymouth, seven rescued from Deneen flats by illuminating gas exposure, and unresolved others with fatalities and safeties yet to be determined.
A jumble of crime notes from Fort Wayne to Kalama, Green Castle, and Columbus details poison deaths hangings and stabbings. Reports include Frederick Deings and T. W. Bell cases, a Shreve child murderer Clara Weiker, Green Castle divorce violence, Mississippi marshal murder moonshiner rumors, and various arsons thefts and trials.
A burglary in a West Adams Street grocery ended when the proprietor Samuel Clifford shot and killed one intruder after a struggle. The dead man is identified as Frank King, a recently released criminal, with two other assailants escaping. The report also notes other unrelated cases including a Rio Grande City shooting and a bank theft conviction.
Reports from Sicily, Paris, and Berlin recount fighting with rioters in Sicily leaving deaths and injuries. A Mexican general is executed by revolutionists. A bomb injures eighty to ninety in the French chamber. Estates and officials face threats and attacks across Europe with authorities tightening security at Eton and other sites.
A sweep of short items across politics crime labor and society notes. Prendergast trial insanity defense. Judge Maynard defeated in New York official counts Iowa plurality for Jackson 32210. Gov Altgeld not seeking Illinois senatorship. Rev Wright suspended for salary dispute. George Sell wins $3600 vs Mississippi Valley Logging. Parkhurst threats over TenDerloin crusade. Kansas swarms of swindled tramps from vagrant law. Pennsylvania rail miners face wage cut risk of strike. Indianapolis to recover back taxes on Joseph Deitch fortune. Iron Hall factions file exceptions to Winter receivership. Omaha land investment schemes exposed by papers. Mrs Heitz confronts husband in Terre Haute affair. Illinois winter wheat area down 10 percent. National Cutlery company formed in Rockford with $75000 capital. Chicago Germania club declines Altgeld painting amid archist pardon dispute. Louisville Nashville trainmen strike over engine doubling. Ida Grove council considers monthly saloon license fees.
A society note recalls a wedding with a forbidden love between a hostler and a young woman. Parents opposed, a disguise entry for the lover, a Turkish bath cleansing, and a quiet endorsement by the father as the couple meet daily unseen. The bride remains discreet about her role.
A condensed record from Washington reports the House approving the Bowers amendment to Utah admission prohibiting polygamy, moves on Hawaiian correspondence, and debates on Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma. Senate notes focus on finance coinage and pension clauses, with adjournment planned for January.
Debate heated as adjournment came from quorum failure. In the Senate the long awaited presidential message on relations with Hawaii was read and discussed for about an hour before Hoar’s motion to refer the documents to the foreign relations committee.
Washington December 20 The Republic and others argued heatedly as the house met with Cochran's resolution referred to rules and Boutelle's resolution cut short by speakers ruling. Boutelle urged disavowal of a policy risking United States credit while Hoar prepared to refer the president's Hawaii message to foreign affairs in the senate.
Revenue reports show Canton Chanier and Minnesota Iron companies paying 1 percent gross ton tax on ore mined in 18. Canton mine yielded 24,379 tons paying 243.80 dollars in tax. Chandler yielded 435,379 tons with 4,355.80 dollars due. Minnesota Iron produced 357,832 tons incurring 5,078.32 dollars.
Grand Forks North Dakota December 20 William Irvine died from gas stove asphyxiation in his sleep room. He was found alive but failed to regain consciousness and died hours later. Irvine had worked at the pressman job in the Daily News office for months.
In Ashland Wisconsin a circuit court hearing challenges the attempt to procure 1500 dollars from a life policy held by engineer Koentster at the time of his drowning. Koentster's widow and daughter from Eau Claire attended. The American Accident association issued the policy. his body lay at the Ashland docks for six months, but was well preserved enough for identification.
A costly collision on the Lehigh Valley line at Mauch Creek depot left two locomotives demolished and five cars wrecked. Several trainmen were slightly injured. An engine operated by a non union crew caused the wreck.
Special Judge Campbell sustains demurrers to indictments against P. H. O Leary and Meg Brown for adultery on the grounds that the law is ambiguous and fails to define the crime. Demurrer to indictment against Garrington, the alleged murderer, is overruled.
Special Doctor Moll recently convicted of perjury and sentenced to three years in prison reportedly died by suicide while en route to custody. The poison is said to have been handed to him by an unknown person.
A freight train on the Omaha road was partially wrecked near East Superior this morning. Passenger trains were delayed several hours as a result.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin the jury in the state case against J H Murray of Ashland disagreed after an all night deliberation. The dispute centered on Murrays alibi evidence from Ashland Odd Fellows lodge records claiming he was at the lodge on a certain night rather than at Mrs Buffins home where she says he is the father of her child. The lodge secretary testified to the records but they were not produced at trial.
Miners at White Ash and Waldo mines in Los Cerrillos mobilized in a mass meeting and resolved to demand November pay from the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad by November 23. They also call for a monthly pay day near the 17th, and threaten to quit en masse if demands are not met.
A Diamond Match box factory in Oshkosh Wisconsin was destroyed by fire this morning causing about 5000 dollars in losses. One employee Miss Ollie Vansee sustained serious burns while escaping. Several others escaped with minor injuries.
The Mary Limburger a Bangor Maine schooner drifted onto the beach at wn Mass yesterday. The hull carried lumber to New York. Captain Pickett and crew are believed lost or possibly picked up by a passing vessel.
The Swedish consul secures a settlement with China over the Sungou measure. China agrees to pay $40,000 in damages to Sweden.
The president offers a full review of Hawaii relations citing Blount’s report. He argues the matter should be referred to Congress for full explanation of actions taken and considerations governing them. The message outlines the provisional government, force landings, and questions the treaty’s legitimacy.
President Cleveland argues against annexation by force, defends international law, and outlines mediation options after the Queen and provisional government clash. He criticizes U S diplomatic actions and urges a path balancing mercy and justice while considering a future union with the United States.
The majority argues that tariff reduction expands commerce and production, with a shift to ad valorem duties. It highlights repealing Section 3, the sugar bounty issue, and reduced duties on iron and steel, tobacco, cotton, and agricultural implements, aiming to balance revenue with consumer protection. The piece notes a forthcoming minority report by Republicans.
A benevolent Cambridge physician cared for a poor boy and his sick mother. The mother sent the boy’s magpie as thanks. The doctor asked the bird be kept at home, paying the family a shilling weekly for its board, and accepted the gift as a lifelong present.
Simon Hassler, a noted musician, tells a garden party fiddler that his instrument is out of tune. The wind carried the music, revealing two strings off pitch, to everyone’s amusement.
The note explains butter loses flavor with washing and storage. Freezing delays spoilage and preserves quality if held long, though freezing also causes some damage.
An unexploded device was located yesterday in the central police bureau at Amiens, Paris, prompting security steps and an investigation into the incident.
Cleveland Ohio Dec 20 A sheriff's keeper was placed in charge of the John H Schneider brewery today on a levy to secure a note for forty thousand dollars. Mr Schneider's total liabilities are a little more than this and his estimates of assets are about one hundred eighty thousand dollars.
Hastings Minon reports the Sisters of St Joseph hold a multi night fair at the opera house to raise funds for building a new home. Proceeds support construction and the charitable effort.
In St Paul a heated freecase between two Black families on Hast Ninth Street below Jackson led to Henry Rollins being shot just below the left nipple. Johnson fled into the crowd after the gunfire and remains at large as witnesses describe the fatal injury and the ensuing scramble.
In Winnipeg special report, Joseph Leblanc condemned for the murder of John Wilson, a respected citizen, had his death sentence commuted to fifteen years in prison. He was scheduled to be hanged yesterday.
Berlin reports the German ambassador to Italy, Special Count Solms Sonnenwalde, resigns for private reasons. It is said Herr von Radowitz, the German ambassador to Madrid, will succeed him.
A Te Kkamah Nebraska dispatch reports the state grange adopted resolutions denouncing Secretary Morton. They recommended the referendum law, favored re enacting the 1837 free coinage law, and reaffirmed commitment to women's suffrage.
London special dispatch reports fourteen killed and thirty wounded in a railroad collision at Sozpovka Russia. Authorities and relief teams rushed to the scene as rescuers worked amid wreckage and twisted rails.
Chicago and Minneapolis marked mixed conditions with wheat firm in Chicago and steady into Minneapolis. December notes show prices for wheat corn oats and livestock on Dec 20. Hogs and cattle markets were dull to moderate with packers cautious and fed cattle prices ranging from about 2.25 to 5.25 a head.
London reports Rt Hon William E Gladstone winning a parliamentary victory after a heated debate over naval strength. The government amendment expressing confidence in naval adequacy passed without a division, boosting Liberal morale ahead of Arrington by election and possible dissolution of parliament.
John P. Hopkins, Democratic candidate, defeats Republican George B. Swift by 1 387 in a high turnout city vote of 225 807. Other candidates Britzins and Wakely tally 1 517 and 587. Swift’s camp plans to contest the result, alleging police returns overstated Hopkins by 600 votes and seeks an honest count.
John Clegg of Houghton Michigan was captured by Sheriff Heverick in Elizabeth, Galena county. He faced embezzlement charges for stealing about six hundred dollars from a deputy postmaster six weeks earlier. He confessed to taking the funds to get even with the postmaster and was jailed awaiting officers from Houghton.
The president sent nominations to the senate including Wayne MacVeagh of Pennsylvania for ambassador to Italy John P Irish of California for naval officer in San Francisco John W Walker of Pennsylvania for Marshal of the Western District of Pennsylvania James H Ferney of Idaho for U S attorney in the District of Idaho Robert B Armour postmaster of Memphis Tennessee.
A Paris telegram reports Senator Wolcott underwent a double hernia operation performed by Dr Lebre. The doctor says after a few weeks of rest the patient should be better than ever. Complications were more serious than first anticipated and worsened by tight confinement at the extra session.
Pasquale Berrano was shot and killed by Gel semino Magliano near the Chestnut street warehouse in St. Paul. The murderer fled along the Milwaukee tracks and remains at large after a drinking dispute about an hour ago.
Beaten to death last night after a group calling itself Black Caps in Greenhill Pike county enacted rough justice. Three women were assaulted with two fleeing the scene as one known as Old Speck lay dying. Authorities seek the attackers who fled into hiding.
Senator and Mrs. Washburn with daughter Lizzie and Stanley depart Washington for Cuba Thursday night. They will visit Tampa, Havana and other cities, expecting a very enjoyable holiday trip, while Representative Fletcher plans a Florida holiday recess but has not yet decided.
Rounded Up the Sperrs Red Wing Mian Dec 20 police Saturday night raided two gambling dens. Considerable property was confiscated.
A Sioux Falls cattleman reports a rise in Missouri river rustling this fall with both farm folk and range men suffering heavy stock losses. He notes easy river crossings enable thieves to drive large herds across at night toward reservations, prompting talk of farmer and ranger cooperation to curb the thieves.
In a United States court at Sioux Falls the case against F. Schuster William Curry and T Odle who attempted a railroad hold up at Seneca Faulk county was continued to the next term. Bonds set at 1000 for Curry and Odle and 500 for Schuster. Pending trial the prisoners will be returned to Faulk county where families reside.
A bomb charged with powder and shot and fitted with a light match was found in a church at Ueleeen Hanover, alarming worshippers. Police and bomb squad investigated the device and cleared the area as authorities began inquiries into the incident.
In New Orleans a classroom tank incident caused scald injuries to two students and serious burns to a third. Emergency responders evacuated the scene as officials investigate how the tank burst and spilled hot liquid.
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