Beer Consumption Gap Across Nations Cited
Brainerd Dispatch reports Exetanp and Ireland together consumed 42 million gallons more beer than Germany last year.
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Exetanp
Ireland
Germany
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Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1891
Page
2
Braganza Diamond World’s Largest Carat Gem Found In Brazil
The Braganza diamond weighs 1,880 carats, discovered in Brazil in 1741, and is now among the Portugues crown jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Compressed Air Cleaned Cushions on Union Pacific Route
Compressed air delivered from a flexible hose with a small nozzle at 50 psi effectively cleans plush cushions. The technique is used on the Union Pacific Company's road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Company
Frevo's Eccentricities Cost Millions and Mortify Family
The text alleges Edwin M. Frevo's conduct caused at least two million dollars in losses to friends and business partners and their families suffer public embarrassment. It argues that insanity of that type warrants hard labor in a zebra uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Frevo
Woman in Kitchen Dress Poses With Baby and Broom
A Atchison Kansas woman had her photograph taken to show her daily housework scene. She holds a baby in one arm while wielding a broom and dustpan, depicting a true picture of her domestic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kan
Norcross Theory Delays Sage Bombing Identification
In Boston the identification of Henry L. Norcross as the man who bombarded Russell Sage hangs on Inspector Byrnes theory. The bacillus theory has wrecked the efficiency of detectives more than any other complaint and slows acceptance of the identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Norcross
Boston
Russell Sage
Inspector Byrnes
Bacillus
A New Jersey girl spreads diphtheria by kissing friends
A young woman who traveled from Brooklyn to a New Jersey town kissed forty friends, giving them diphtheria, highlighting risks of intimate acts among youth and the need for sanitary examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Brooklyn
Cat Found After Month Locked in Masonic Hall
In Durham Me a cat was shut up in the masonic hall during the October lodge meeting and forgotten until the November meet ing. The animal tore paper from the walls while trying to escape, was very thin, yet ket kicking when released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Puss
Monkeys Studied For Language Using Phonograph Records
Mr Garver records monkey sounds under different conditions to test language ability. A practical joker could insert a dialogue with an anglo maniacs to disrupt the experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Garver
Nine Year Old George E A LoppE Jailed in Kingston for Garroting
A nine year old boy named George E A LoppE is jailed in Kingston New York for garroting and robbing a twelve year old companion. The item notes political context and potential for display of talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgee A. Loppe
Kingston
N. Y
Gov. Hill
Tammany
New York
Phonograph Teaching Sparked Confidence and Danger
The article discusses MeEpican men believing phono graphs could teach the dumb to speak, yet warns that a man mimicking a phonograph could face violent danger from exasperated creditors, who might throw him downstairs. It imagines a shop scenario where a man loudly imitates phonograph sounds asking about lead pencils.
Observed Morocco contrasts cleanliness inside homes and streets
A recent traveler notes Moroccans prize interior splendor while neglecting outer areas. He observes beautifully furnished interiors surrounded by heaps of refuse and dead animals outside. External cleanliness appears unimportant to daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Drunk Man Sues City Over Damaged Sidewalk
A Salt Lake City resident sues the city for 5000 dollars after injuring himself on a defective sidewalk. He admits drunkenness at the time. City defense argues contributory negligence as the jurors weigh the claim.
Ancient voyages to America claimed by many nations
The article notes various legendary or claimed visits to the Americas. It mentions Chinese Buddhist monks in Mexico in the fifth century, St. Brendan in Ireland in the sixth century, Lief Ericsson's 1000 landfall at Mount Hope Bay naming Vinland, internal dissensions by 1012, and Madoc of Wales visiting in 1170.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mexico
St. Brendan
Ireland
Lief Ericsson
Mount Hope Bay
Rhode Island
Vinland
Madoc
Prince of Wales
Nude in Art Sparks Papal Debate in Vatican
Early excitement about nude figures in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel cartoons spurred shock among papal courtiers. The scene centers on Biagio de Cesaria, whose portrait was painted on a figure in the inferno as playful revenge by Michelangelo. The pope Paullil quipped that a cast releases from Purgatory but not from hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Angelo
Sistine Chapel
Rome
Volterra
Biagio de Cesaria
Angelo
Biagio
Paullil
Purgatory
Hell
World News Inbriefs Of The Week’s Global Events
Treasury paid seven million dollars in pensions this month. Senate committee leadership unchanged with Davis on pensions and Washburn on river improvement. A $500 reward offered for each man in the Chicago mail wagon robbery. A constitutional proposal seeks direct senatorial elections by state voters. Marine Band tour approved for spring. Clay deposits not subject to mining entry. Famine distress rumors in Mexican states denied as relief measures proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrnamaker
Chicago
Senate
Davis
Washburn
Mississippi River
Treasury
Ryan
Nebraska
United States
Tracy
Haywood
United States Marine Corps
Sousa
Marine Band of
Washington
General Land Office
Chihuahu
Durango
Zacatecas
Chiapas
Pot
Notable Deaths and Alleged Marital Separation Reported
Dramatist William Gorman Wills dies in London General Patrick O Connor Indian fighter dies in Utah Rt Rev Edward Harold Browne bishop of Winchester England dies Madame Janausenek actress ill in Baltimore Mrs McKixey unchanged. Virginia Senate re elects John W Daniel to US Senate. Miss Mitchell daughter of Senator Mitchell Oregon engaged to Duke de la Rochefoucard likely wedding in February President Franeers E Witztarp WCTU confined by grip Daniel Parent dies in Haverhill actor descendant of Daniel O Connell M S Quay denies current Senate candidacy Miss St John granted judicial separation from husband Marius court orders each party to pay own costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willia Gorman Wills
London
Patrick O'Connor
Utah
Edward Harold Browne
Winchester
England
Janausenek
Baltimore
McKixey
Virginia
John W. Daniel
United States
Miss Mitchell
Mitchell
Oregon
Duke de la Rochefoucard
Franeers E. Witztarp
Evanston, Ill
Daniel Parent
Haverhill
Mass
Grip
Daniel O'Connell
How
M.S. Quay
Pittsburg
United States Senate
Railroad Mergers and Rate Wars Rally Midwest Rail Scene
The Chicago and Northwestern buys the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western as rail consolidation unfolds. A Chicago to Kansas City passenger rate battle looms with a predicted $3 fare. Senator Casty pushes a Duluth Winnipeg right of way bill across the Pembina reservation in North Dakota. G H Smith transfers from Northern Pacific Staples to Minneapolis as dispatcher. The Interstate Commerce Commission, via Commissioner Morrison, amends Lehman Higgings Co. vs Texas and Pacific and Missouri and Kansas rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western
Chicago-Kansas City
Casty
Duluth
Lehman, Higgings & Co
Humboldt, Kan
Texas & Pacific
Missouri & Kansas
Ryan Defeats Howson In Fourteen Rounds For Welter Title
In Chicago, Tommy Ryan wins the welterweight championship by defeating Frank Howson of England in fourteen rounds. Bescher of Galveston challenges Ryan, while Warren has whipped Bescher before. Kriearn refuses to meet the Woods-Choynski winner as San Francisco bout looms. Jake claims boxing will not keep him in the ring again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tommy Ryan
Frank Howson
England
Ernest M. Bescher
Galveston
Tex
Tommy Warren
Bescher
Warren
Jaxer Kriearn
Woods-Choynski
San Francisco
Jake
Bankers Seek to Drive USD Out of Canada Amid Global Turbulence
A roundup of 30 items reports pressures on currencies, dynastic illnesses, political moves, and military events. Highlights include Canadian bankers pushing for the American dollar exit. Denmark’s king and queen hit by influenza. Dublin melee recovery of Michael Davrrt. Bartox's Armagh parliamentary win. Sweden and Norway joining anti-protection pacts. Italian chamber delaying US relation questions. Brazilian revolts and Swiss confederation leadership choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Denmark
Michael Davrrt
Dublin
Gladstone
Morley
Biarritz
Dexsan P. Bartox
Armaagh
Francis Joseph
Sweden
Norway
Reichstag
Mirbach
Fatal Iowa Railroad Wreck Shocks Community
A deadly railroad wreck occurred in Iowa causing multiple fatalities. Investigators work to determine cause as emergency crews respond to the scene and secure the area. Local officials urge residents to avoid the vicinity while recovery and inquiry proceed.
Fires and accidents shock ports and ships in transcontinental notes
Fire at Porter Donaldson and Co wholesale millinery in Pittsburg causes about 150000 in losses. Fireman Han non killed by contact with electric wire in New Orleans. Joux Uncunicu, Sandusky fire chief, killed falling through hatch of propellers. Bronson in Wichita harms granddaughter bleeding her to cure grip. fatal knife accident. Wreck report on Columbian Express at Lima cites three killed and nineteen injured. Inman Line steamer City of Chicago arrives New York from Liverpool with cattlemen. Kansas ship breaks shaft and is towed after signaling, Wandralum assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hannon
Joux Uncunicu
Sandusky
Ohio
Schuck
Soabone
Bronson
Wichita
Kan
Watts
Pennsylvania Company
Columbian Express
Lima
F. A. Kappen
Milwaukee
Edward Dunn
Seattle
Inman Line
City of
Chicago
New York
Liverpool
Kansas
Boston
Inman
Wandralum
Hawburg
Embezzlement and forgery cases across multiple cities
Reports detail Cyrus Frevo Jr being arrested for embezzlement while Timothy Byrges faces forgery charges in Minneapolis. Other items note a murder trial in Buffalo Minn, an insanity acquittal in St Peter, a Grand Army commander wounded in Mattoon Ill, and a Chicago mail robbery by highwaymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Frevo
Timothy E. Byrges
Minneapolis
John Mazne
Annie Brander
Buffalo
Minn
Mary Miter
St. Peter
Mattoon
Iil
Horace
Clark
Grand Army of Illinois
Paris
Sioux City
Joan Muiver
Mount Olive
III
United States
Chigo
Missouri River Improvement Convention Opens in Kansas City
A Missouri river improvement convention begins in Kansas City. Other items note two Louisiana Democratic state conventions tied to a lottery dispute, a Cincinnati tax panic at the county treasurer, a Detroit waterways memorial to Congress, and amendments to interstate commerce law proposed by Senator Cullom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Louisiana
Cincinnati
Detroit
Congress
Cullom
Montana Sapphire and Ruby Company
New York
Montana
North Dakota Railroad Commissioners
The Scrubbing Song Spurs Swift Work at Home
A slow domestic scene features a housemaid taking half a day to scrub a kitchen while singing a tune that mirrors the refrain of Home Sweet Home. The mistress complains and the girl, singing Rory o More, completes the task, with the motion poetry making the floor gleam white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah
Died Under the Lash in Famine Districts of Russia
Reports from Voronezh and other famine areas describe massive revenue losses, forced migrations, and brutal suppression of brigandage. Three men convicted of robbery in Simbeersk died under knout punishment. Guardsmen and officials face accusations of corruption and negligence as aid appeals go unanswered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russian Empire
Petersspuna
Simbeersk
Shields' Story Arrives After Chilean Beatings
Sailor Patrick Shields, maltreated in Valparaiso by Chileans after being arrested for being American, arrived in San Francisco aboard Keeweeva. He says he was beaten once captors learned his nationality and was later released with promised indemnity. Chilean officials promised payment but none yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Der
Salor Patrick Shields
Valaraiso
San Dee
Fatal Boiler Explosion at Nanning Mill Kills Worker
A boiler explosion at the Nanning mill four miles south of Greenwood killed George M. McConnel and injured several others. The accident occurred on December 23 in Marsurizio Wix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsurizio, Wix
Nanning Mill
Greenwood
George M. McConnel
Postmaster Under Scrutiny Over Confederate Flag
First Assistant Postmaster General Whitfield received word that over the past four weeks the Baird Texas postmaster kept a Confederate flag flying above his office. He has requested the postmaster to explain the report and provide the facts behind the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Whitfield
Baird
Calhoun County
Tex
Hardy
Gen. Whitfield
Rush to Open Sisseton Wahpeton Lands April 15
Special Telegram from Wasumeton reports that lands of the Sisseton and Wahpeton are set to open April 15 for settlement. Boomers will rush to encamp along borders days before the date. amount of land to be opened not yet fixed but enough for many homesteads. Governor Melette of South Dakota has shown interest in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumeton
Sisseton
Wahpeton
Gov
Melette
South Dakota
Hamsel
Governor elect McKinley Improves but Remains Quiet
A Cleveland dispatch reports Governor elect McKinley showing improvement yet unable to see callers. Doctors order continued rest for several days, noting the condition is not serious but demands quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Timber Camp Teamster Killed by Falling Tree
William Grant a 24 year old single teamster at James Murphy's lumber camp in Arix1n Minnesota was killed when a tree fell. The body was sent to Minneapolis where his parents reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn
William Grant
James Murphy's
Minneapolis
Loss of British steamer Cavalier feared with all aboard
A British steamer Cavalier sailing from Gibraltar to Fastnet is lost and all aboard feared drowned. Major McKinley has recovered enough to resume business. Russian reserves receive sealed instructions, while armament works bustle. First full carload of American tin from Temescal mine sent to San Diego weighs over 26,000 pounds. Chicago creditors settle with S. W. White & Co. at fifty cents on the dollar. John P. Richardson, Chattanooga magnate and leading cotton planter, dies from cigarettes. Syracuse official Welch fined and jailed for contempt. Mining expert John Davies dies in Chicago once owner of Little Chief mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavalier
Gibraltar
Fastnet
Maj
McKinley
W. W. Stewart
San Diego
Cal
Temescal
Chicago
S. W. White & Co
John P. Richardson
Chattanooga
Tenn
South
United States
Syracuse
N. Y
Thomas J. Welch
Welch
Albany
John Davies
West
Davies
Colorado
California
Little Chief
Leadville
Senator Davis Pushes Montana Bills and Hatchery Plan
Senator Davis introduced two bills, one directing negotiations on Flathead Reservation lands and another to establish a Montana fish hatchery. Dr Henry joins the pension examining board at Chambellin. Samuel McFarland of St Paul moves from supervising architect to clerk to the superintendent of the San Dezo public building. McFarland’s health improves as he spends winter in California. Davis presents Minnesota citizens’ memorial urging a World's Fair appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wasumnatos
Davis
Senator Powers
Montana
Flathead Reservation
D. It. Henry
Pension Examining Board
Chambellin
Samuel A. McFarland
St. Paul
Supervising
San Dezo
Cal
Sam
California
Minnesota
Patents for Inventors in Wasuisxertex
Patents issued today to Northwestern inventors from Moorhead and Minneapolis include an adding machine by Ole W. Anderson with half assignable to A. G. Anderson, a scow and other devices by Wiliam Osborn of Duluth, a combined chlorination and filtration unit by Donald Dennis, a wood and metal working machine by Marcus Patrick of Minneapolis, an electric circuit caster by Wiliam Thompson, and an electric arc lamp by Henry Warlecker with assignors in Austin and Hudron. Paul & Marwis, attorneys, Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Ole W. Anderson
A. G. Anderson
Moorhead
Minn
Robert* Black
H. FP
Batchelor
Mies City
Mint
Paul & Marwis
Attys
Pioneer Press
Temple Court
Minneapolis
Conversion of Trade Dollar Bullion Ends Standard Silver Dollar Era
Dec 23 reports the completion of converting trade dollar bullion into standard silver dollars. Mint director Leach says future policy unsure, but coinage may continue at San Francisco and Carson City mints to meet demand, estimated at $100,000 monthly per mint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumncrox
Treasury Department
Leach
Mint
San Francisco
Carson City
Acting Secretary Rules On South Dakota Land Selections
Acting Secretary Chandler reverses the land office decision on indemnity school selections totaling about twenty six hundred acres for South Dakota. The selections were deemed outside the district limits where losses occur, and the act of February 23, 1891, is interpreted to remove the restriction that selections must stay within the same district. The list is ordered to be submitted for reevaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Capal Lands
Wasmiseron
Chander
General Land Office
South Dakote
Stanfird and Felton Take Oaths for New Senate Term
Stanfort Ageia on Deck in Wastisberox Isc 22 with Colleague Felton. They advance to the clerk's desk, take oath of office for the new senatorial term and present their bill last session advocating extension of executive action. The measures include a $1,000,000 appropriation for a factory on the Pacific coast and to provide the government with a sound circulating medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanfort Ageia
Wastisberox
Isc
Stanfird
Felton
Harrison
Receiver reports condition of Columbia Ol Company
Caicaco December 23 Sianey A Stevens receiver of the Columbia Ol company filed a report to Judge Blodgett detailing liabilities of 1 132 582 against 1 000 000 in stock and assets estimated at 448 376 The cellmate location includes Owaton va Minn and Memphis Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco
Sianey A. Stevens
The
Columbia Ol Company
Blodgett
Owaton Va
Minn
Memphis
Tenn
County awards contract for first county well project
The county commissioners have awarded a contract to drill the first county owned well. Various townships will receive wells as soon as possible using county machinery and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miter, & PD
Special
Myers Completes Purchase of Graphic Seriel in Lake City
A. J. Myers formerly of the Mazeppa Tribune has completed the purchase of the Graphic Seriel in Lake City Minnesota. He obtained an option weeks ago and will take possession January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graphic Sentinel
Lake City
Minn
A. J. Myers
The
Mazeppa Tribune
Graphic
Sorenson Convicted in Prohibitory Law Case
Cornelius Sorenson of this city was convicted in the circuit court for violations of the prohibitory law according to a Special Telegram dated December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accevery
D. D
Special
Cornelius Sorenson
Trouble in Madagascar disrupts French Malagasy relations
Paris reports a rupture between the French government and the Malagasy government over exequators for foreign representatives. After a long tension, no concessions are offered and the committee of the country stands still as the dispute deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madagasecar
Paris
Madagascar
Blaze at East Helena ranch sparks arson arrest
A ranch near East Helena burned early today destroying hay and a log cabin valued at about one thousand dollars. The town rallied to fight the fire and captured John Gleason, a discharged farm hand, trying to flee the scene. He was taken to Helena and jailed on arson charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hreva
Mont
East Helena
John Gleason
Helena
Bank robbery shocks Wartrace as diamonds stolen
The Bank of Wartrace in Wartrace Tennessee was entered around midnight by suspected professional robbers using noiseless dynamite. About $50,000 in diamonds were taken, while the time lock on the main drawer was not disturbed.
Honduran Revolution Continues Amid Unconfirmed Details
San Salvador reports the Honduran revolution still in progress with no detailed updates available at this time. Community observers await further information on the conflict's developments and affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Special
Honduras
Harvest Revival Spurs Hope Along Canadian Line
A great revival in the harvest fields started yesterday in Maxvet North Dakota. If weather holds, crops deemed lost may be saved. Most unthreshed grain lies between Grafton and Neche near the Canadian border. Elevators along the Great Northern line are overrun, hindering farmers from selling their crop to meet living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxvet
N. D
Grafton
Neche
Great Northern
Collision on Milwaukee road near Dusuguz Iowa
A freight train split in two on the Milwaukee road a few miles below Dusuguz Iowa this morning. Torpedos placed on the track failed to notify the following train. The derailment wrecked several cars the engine and caboose were destroyed by fire the engineer and fireman escaped by jumping from the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusuguz
Iowa
Milwaukee Road
Locomotive Collision Near Maser Injures Pair
A west bound freight struck Miss Josephine Swenson and a horse and cart at a crossing near Maser Minnesota. A child riding with her escaped unharmed. The driver suffered severe head injuries and a deep arm wound. The horse survived. Blame is not clear and Miss Swenson’s prognosis is cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maser
Minn
Josephine Swenson
Miss Swenson
Brooklyn Boarder Goes Mad and Fires On Family
Michael Harvey 34 a boarder at 183 Van Dyke Street South Brooklyn suddenly shot John Connerton Thomas Dicker Jr and Mamie Dickerson. Mrs Duffy leaped from a second floor window to confront the madman spraining her ankle. Dickersons hospitalized Mamie Dickerson wounded in the arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael Harvey
van Dyke Street
Brooklyn
John Connerton
Thomas Dickerson
Mamie Dickerson
Clarkson Talks in Des Moines on Prohibition Peace
Special Chairman J B Clarkson of the National Republican committee spent two days in Des Moines and left for Chicago. He discussed the state situation and political prospects urging liberal concessions on the prohibition issue to preserve party harmony and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
Des Moines
Iowa
J. 8. Clarkson
National Republican Committee
Chicago
Northwest News Roundup From Minnesota and Nearby States
Minnesota and surrounding states report multiple incidents and updates. Killed by a falling tree John Meski of Alberta. Bertha Hawke 13 burned to death in St Paul fire from kerosene lamp. Ernst Nebel of Richmond fled with $1000 from a hotel purchase. Dr S W Groesbeck of Watertown shot a Spanish Mexican farm hand in self defense. County hospital plan at Crookston. university drill abolished at Carleton College. Winona resolves to fund its share for the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meski
Alberta
Graphic Sentinel
Lake City
Mr. Myers
Mazeppa
Imperial Mill
Duluth
Russia
Bertha Hawke
St. Paul
Woodburn & Co
Anoka
George Lutz
Union
Houston County
Ernst Nebel
Richmond
8. W. Groesbeck
Watertown
John Sherman
August Johnson
John Lindberg
Hector
C. H. Lang
Faribault
Thomas J. Conlin
North Dakota Briefs Include Conviction and Local News
Ed Fallon was convicted in Fargo district court of shooting Charles Kurlman with intent to kill. Olaf Knudson received five years for attempted rape of a seven year old. A flour relief effort for Russia is planned with 25 sacks from Wilsom and other donations. Blizzard and thaw delay threshing and ice rink plans face mild weather. jury work in Healy bribery case took thirteen hours in Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Fallon
District Court
Fargo
Charles Kurlman
United States Court
Petit Jury
Grand Joy
G. Spillman
United States Land Office
Devil’s Lake
West Virginia
McConnel
Olaf Knudson
Grafton
Russia
W. C. Lersuikov
Minto
St. Thomas
Louis Wilsom
Griggs
Grand Forks
Minneapolis
E. F. Rea
Northern Pacific Road
Gilly
Rea
McLean County
W. H. Fallon
Weather Bureau
Bismarck
Healy
Lawyer Cochran Contacts Prosecution Over Healy Case
John M. Cochran, noted Grand Forks criminal lawyer, is pressed to the prosecution. Saloon keeper Swenson, out on bond on the same charge, will testify against Healy. Wahpeton liquor dealer Joseph Schmitt was found guilty of contempt and sentenced to days in jail and a $200 fine. The judge blamed false hopes given by officers and lax enforcement, calling the sentence as light as possible. Other cases set for January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Cochran
Grand Forks
Swenson
Healy
Joseph Schmitt
Wahpeton
Wisconsin Roundup of Fires Courts and Officials
Wisconsin items report R Cole of Superior with a leg broken in a skid near Superior. A marsh fire near La Crosse destroyed hundreds of tons of hay costing $5 009. Garton Manufacturing of Sheboygan to rebuild after a recent blaze. Rock County Agricultural Society fair set for Sept 6 7 8 9 in Janesville 1802. Bartlett drug store at Albany damaged 1800 by fire with insurance. Thomas Kelley of Racine acquitted for selling liquor to a drunken man. Chattle store in Gilenveulah closed by sheriff. liabilities about 4000. Telephone line Shullsburg to Landmine to be completed by January 1. Appleton residents urge a day policeman. Death of Mrs Jennie Dodd Oshkosh aged years. charity work noted. Mills block at Portage damaged 1000 by fire. incendiary suspected. insured. Inman of West Superior proposes two fire tugs at 890 yearly. Delegates head West Superior for Detroit waterway meeting. Mamie Swenson attempted suicide by morphine with resuscitation. Miner Fred Dachine found dead at Iron Belt mine shaft. cause unknown. Frank Clemarts Spooner arrested for criminal assault on 12 year old Bashaw girl. bail 2000. Mrs Frances Hall sues Racine for 5000 over street grading. West Superior police inquiry ends. Detectives Earnshaw and Evans removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Cole
Superior
la Crosse
E. B. Garton Manufacturing Company
Sheboygan
Rock County Agricultural Society
Janesville
G. W. Bartlett
Albany
Thomas Kelley
Racine
Thomas Chattle
Gilenveulah
Shullsburg
Appleton
Jennie Dodd
Oshkosh
Portage
B. B. Inman
West Superior
Capt. McDouglass
T. B. Mills
W. F. Street
Detroit
Mamie Swenson
Fred Dachine
Iron Belt
Ashland
Frank Clemarts
Spooner
Floyd Gay
Bashawa
Frances Hall
Supreme Court
Madison
Multiple Iowa incidents and business filings reported
A roundup of deaths and injuries across Iowa including Stephen Rowe killed by a circular saw in Deerfield and Frank Stantz fatally injured at Cedar Rapids. Also notes on a Des Moines Sabbath Union constitution revision, Lester Treat found guilty of assault, ship Ward Keepers sinking, a fatal wreck near Dudley, and wolves in Hancock County. Also filings for Iowa Land Title Guaranty and Abstr Act, Oxford Drug store receiver appointment, Booge embezzlement arrest, and foreclosure petitions against Dubuque Electric Light and Power Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Rowe
Deerfield
Chickasaw County
Sabbath Union
Des Moines
Frank Stantz
T. M. Sinclair Packing House
Cedar Rapids
Lester Treat
Will Noble
Nashua
Treat
Judge Hatch
Ward
Dubuque
Dudley
Wm. Welsh
Thos. McGovern
Ottumwa
Iowa Land Title Guaranty and Abstract Company
Marion
Geo. T. Hedge
C. C. Wood
Hancock County
Ill
Burlington
Board of Supervisors
Weaver
Ft. Dodge
P. T. Meservey
Oxford Drug Store
H. M. Grifflin
A. B. Smith
Thomas M. K. Booge
James E. Booge
Sioux City
M. J. Kearney
Describing a Turkey Worth a Christmas Meal
A dramatic exchange between Mr Vowells and a starving woman reveals a man delivering an exact self written description of a turkey as a playful offer during Christmas. The scene underscores scarcity and wit in a humorous note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Vowells
Mr. Vowels
Heir Loses Estate Over Forgetful Locking Of Cellar
A nephew recounts how an accidental act during a storm leads to a fatal error. He locks his eccentric aunt Julia Reeves in her wine cellar with the key, forgetting to entrust it to the butler. The aunt dies, and in the will he is named only to receive the cellar key in a special clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone
Bedfordshire
Thad
Julia Reeves
Julia
London
Aunt Julia
Mr Reeve
Andie
George Reeves
Christmas in Mexico Observed with Splendor and Faith
A Washington Star note describes Mexico City’s Christmas observance with bustling streets and ornate confectionery windows. At midnight Noche Buena culminates in Misa de Gallo with grand choirs, orchestras, and wax nativity figures in the massive cathedral, signaled by a cock’s crow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Spain
Plaza Mayor
Washington Star
Music in the kitchen and a clever trap
A kitchen scene recalls a past performance where a singer tired of familiar tunes faces a sly staged trap. A brush marks the tempo as the moment shifts to an unexpected conclusion.
Santa remembers gifts in a boy's Christmas letter
A father reassures his son Tommy Blenkinsop that Santa will not forget his requests while the boy fears missing items like a tin whistle a bicycle a watch and chain. The exchange blends optimism with nerves about Santa's recall.
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Inspector at Rouse's Point challenged by Montreal smallpox claim
Montreal medical director says stationing an inspector at Rouse's Point is ridiculous since no smallpox case exists within a hundred miles of Montreal. The Washington authorities plan the lookout as a precaution amid the border situation.
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