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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1890
Page
2
Brainerd dispatch notes Brazil acknowledges United States by adopting its constitution as a model. It alleges Rome catacombs hold around 6 million remains and Paris about 3 million, figures presented as context.
A Kansas statesman writes a note of thanks to the Fort Scott Woolen Mills proprietor praising the receipt of a pair of woolen socks. The gesture appears as a formal acknowledgment from a legislator.
The Lake Aramia in Persia hosts the saltiest water on record with about 22 percent salinity, surpassing the Dead Sea. A recent analysis confirms its extreme concentration, marking a notable record in mineral content.
A hogs prove in Hudson Michigan grew intoxicated after drinking stain from a sorghum factory and in the ensuing revelry one hog drowned amid the debauched scenes.
Caicaco presses effort to mark the death of John Wesley on March 2, 1791, following the Methodist church of this country urging observance.
Lord Wolsely told a parliamentary committee that even with 100000 men landed anywhere in England he could not prevent their capture of London. He warned of the vulnerability of the capital to invasion and stressed the need for countermeasures and defense planning.
According to intendent Gorse, Texas state farm activities yield an annual net profit of 283 dollars per person. Swamp lands produce up to 167 dollars net per acre, indicating strong per area returns.
A Kansas man drilled a shaft on his farm and reached 100 feet underground discovering two five foot veins of mineral paint a ten foot brick clay stratum a twenty inch coal vein and a five foot marble stratum continuing to the depth.
A large portion of the colored population along the levee streets in Kansas City has been overtaken by a craze likened to a Messiah superstition. The phenomenon explains the widespread behavior as a religious delusion influencing the community.
Eli Gray, 105, a longtime Catskills resident, lives in a roadside cabin with no living relatives. For more than two decades, kind neighbors have provided his fuel clothing and provisions.
A description explains a method to destroy echoes by suspending wires near ceilings at strategic points to disrupt sound waves. It notes echoes in auditoriums meeting halls and large rooms can hinder enjoyment and are targeted by this technique.
The new novel by Thomas A. Edison and George Parsons Lathrop is expected for press in January. Edison shows keen interest and, drawing on his imagination, has devised several clever electrical devices he intends to patent.
The passage explains a hierarchical orbital pattern where one star circles another, with the pair orbiting a third star. It notes the smallest star revolves around the middle one, which in turn orbits the largest, mirroring the Earth Moon Sun arrangement.
Mrs Oxville Wasupurx of San Francisco intends to devote most of her fortune to founding a Nationalist colony in California. The project will follow Bellamy's Looking Backward theories and admit all people of good moral character regardless of religion. Over 100000 will be spent on buildings and improvements.
A missionary wife found a cook stove in an Indian home but the native house keeper cooked outside over an open fire. She said she could not make the stove work and it filled the room with smoke. Further checks showed the fire was built in the oven rather than the grate.
The smallest U.S. town with an operating electric street railway is Southington, Connecticut, population 5400. The system runs over more than two miles of track with average daily receipts of about $9 per car, powered by the local lighting company at a cost of $1.25 per car per day.
The text notes that only the period predates the fifteenth century among common points. The colon appeared around 1485, the comma about thirty five years later, and the semicolon around 2570. It highlights how punctuation developments are relatively modern.
The Weeks Digest reports Senator Pettigrew introduces a bill to prohibit sale of arms and ammunition to Indians on reservations with a two year prison term or 300 dollar fine per offense. Indians would also need written permission from the reservation agent to carry arms. Also covered is the interior secretary's reversal on William Jones homestead in Duluth district, citing Jones's hardship and epilepsy and promising correction of past improper proof.
Prof. Snow of Kansas State University discovered a disease affecting chinch bugs. Infested field released infected bugs. disease spread rapidly and killed 89 percent of the pests, quickly clearing the field.
A string of calamities reports eight Minden business houses burned in Nebraska with up to 35 thousand dollars loss. A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train derailed near Harrisonburg as a snow storm hit Virginia, injuring six trainmen. A pilot boat drifted ashore at Beaufort North Carolina amid heavy gales with possible drownings. Chicago’s Burton block burned with eighty thousand dollars loss. City of Utica steamboat bound for Westport not seen. wreckage washed ashore at Southport Connecticut. Europe’s storms wreck many ships with fatalities. Buchtel college birthday victims Lulu Steigmier and May Stevens died. survivors May Baker and Aurelia Wierick face serious injuries. Two Union Pacific freight trains collided near Coyote Station. brakeman James killed, engineers injured, track torn. Christ Church in New York burned. painting The Ideal Head of Christ valued at fifty thousand dollars destroyed.
Reports describe fights in St Paul with a foul afterbite and a biting incident in Longmont. A range of crimes follow from Indiana to Iowa, including murder charges, embezzlement, forgeries and escapes. A cave fugitive in Missouri and a bank scandal in Philadelphia round out the nationwide list.
A sweeping decree reports yellow storms across Great Britain causing deep traffic disruption and multiple shipwrecks. The Mecklenburgh Schgerin is treated for tuberculosis by Prof. Kock, while Moses H. Devy of Roach's shipyard is named an heir to an English Staffordshire estate valued near 65 million. A naval inquiry into the Serpent sinking off Spain cites navigation error as the cause.
Chicago authorities revive a long forgotten statute that could push the world’s fair site away from the lake front. Other items report petrified body found near Fresno, a Cleveland firm under receiver, wage-strike fears in Ludington, and bribery probes in Kansas City.
A Boston Commonwealth account describes a household scare around a bell and tube intercom. A girl fears callers, rushing to the narrator with eyes like soap-plates, imagining a sinister operation south of the hall as she tries the tube and calls Yes, sending a roar down the tube.
James McFadden of Ben Springs California captured a snow owl. A jeweler who bought it found thirteen watches in the bird’s stomach and a fourteenth in the gizzard. The watches ranged from well preserved to digested, with hands reading 11 45, the time of capture.
A Detroiter recalls spending 500 to exonerate a man jailed for horse stealing. He sought a pardon on Thanksgiving. The man was thankful not for his release but for discovering the real thief had stolen five horses while owning only one case. The tale ends with the narrator feeling happiness from helping others.
A tale from the New York Tribune recounted in a man’s attempt to borrow money from a chronic debtor. The exchange ends with a twist as the lender discovers his own deception and laments the lack of a proper ten dollar bill to trust in the dark.
Dispatches report two companies of soldiers north of Cave Hills surrounded by 500 to 600 Indians with couriers sent to settlers. General Miles questions the surround claim yet orders reinforcements. Other dispatches note Sitting Bull and Big Foot followers surrendering, aiding friendly forces and the pursuit of hostiles. An Indian scout cites Short Bull’s followers wary but likely to come in.
Denver reports at Slart's ranch near the Bad Lands that rangers on Coal Draw killed an Indian who, with others, tried to set fire to Thompson’s ranch. About 170 Cheyenne from the agency head toward Short Bull and Kicking Bear. Gen. Carr Col Sumner and forces intercept. 100 troops and 46 Cheyenne scouts now assist, with a decisive action expected soon.
Dispatches from Rapid City confirm Capt. Hurst and Lieut. Hale are moving about forty of Sitting Bull’s followers to Fort Bennett. Gen Miles telegram dated Dec 22 notes most of Sitting Bull’s band captured with Big Foot’s group at Sioux. Col. Sumner’s force had seized 150 members near Belle Fourche.
Leo Kauffman rode across the country from Deadwood to the Sioux Reservation reporting no direct confrontations but hearing many rumors of danger. Soldiers patrol between Mexican Ed's ranch and Mitchell Creek to deter crossing hostiles as James Hall notes Indian bands marauding near protected areas before troops arrive. Cavanaugh and his Plum Creek ranch were attacked after being ordered away by Big Foot's men, with cattle killed and a store looted.
Senator Moody comments on telegrams about potential trouble in winter. He predicts no major winter incidents but warns of risks come spring when raids could disrupt farmers at their farms and threaten livelihoods. He emphasizes fear of raiding bands as a broader negative impact.
In New York at the medias Square arden concert hall the New England Society celebrated its eighty fifth anniversary with nearly five hundred members and guests present. J Piermont Morgan as president served as symposiarich and introduced a brief address.
State Treasurer Smith reports receipt of 15000 dollars appropriated by Congress for the state agricultural college and experiment station at Brookings. The money funds the maintenance of the Brookings institution.
Doc Bolton who had been jailed in Juarez since last April for killing J H Cavitt escaped yesterday. Cavitt and Bolton were wealthy American cattlemen with Mexican interests and prior partnerships. Bolton, wearing an army coat and false mustache, left with visitors and was driven to American soil amid soldiers.
In a December proposal Rep Blanchard of Louisiana seeks a five member House committee to investigate the killing of Sitting Bull by Indian police, assess wartime legality, examine treaty obligations and any government neglect. A second resolution directs War and Interior secretaries to provide official correspondence and orders connected to the arrest and death.
Secretary Blaine prepared a communication to Congress on Behring Sea sealing. He will submit it after Salisbury sees it to avoid diplomatic breach. A commission to investigate seal fishing and arbitrate with Britain is expected, with January delivery anticipated.
A Texas court ruling may require the government to end returning Chinese laborers who enter from neighboring countries to China at government expense unless evidence shows they originated in China. Judge Maxey’s decision could alter decades of enforcement, prompting review by Secretary Windom and Assistant Secretary Spaulding.
Representative Hall met with Secretary Nobie and urged an early settlement of the Hastings and Dakota land grant. He highlighted settlers lacking clear titles and years of land denial, and pressed for action now. Hall also noted a promised appointment on an Indian commission that had not materialized.
A large Bat tery L mass meeting sends a message to Charles Stewart Parnell with 009 strong attendees, pledging support whether he is victorious or vanquished in North Kilken ny. The crowd erupts in applause at every mention of Parnell.
George Leuis, intoxicated, fired at Jack Ennis during a conversation in W. P. Buckley’s lunch room. The bullet hit the wall and glanced off the counter near the waiter. Leuts was fined $10 and costs.
The La Crosse wagon bridge was opened for travel today and 200 teams plus a large number of foot passengers crossed. Special Telegram reports the event from La Crosse Wisconsin dated December 24.
Glascow reports rail workers walkout with 4500 quitting, halting most traffic in the district. Only a few passenger trains run as managers resist, and the strike spreads with a derailed locomotive suspected. Singer Sewing Machine Works layoffs affect 4000 workers.
Special to Hospital Berwyn reports Prof Koch met United States Minister Phelps to soothe fears about departing from the lymph hospital principle. Phelps sent a phial of the liquid to a leading U.S. medical institute for study amid a flood of American letters and elegra regarding the matter.
The Goodhue county Farmers Alliance directed its delegate to back Ignatius Donnelly for state president at the annual meeting. The effort was bitter and may disrupt the county body despite the instruction.
Baron Wissmann reports Emin Pasha is recalled from the interior of Africa for defying orders and hindering operations led by Mr. Stokes. The official decision stirs the city as Emin prepares to return after securing Victoria Nyanza station.
The record covers December 16 through December 22 with Senate and House actions. Topics include the election apportionment bill based on the census, a war department report on gun factories, Indian affairs for Sisseton agency, currency contraction proposal, interstate commerce deposits, Indian policy inquiries, and subsidies. Authority debates on mail and coalitions alongside public building funding and river projects.
At Bush Creek nine miles east of Maun in Vegnos Kentucky, Friday evening five persons were wounded in a general row. Jack Baker received a ball in the left breast, Andy Mason had his wrist shattered, a son of Mason was cut above the head, John Angliu was wounded, and Anglis's wife was struck in the back.
Two masked men entered the Chicago and Erie railway ticket office at Kent and bound agent W A Hoberdier. They stole about $115, a gold watch and chain, and a diamond ring totaling at least $200 before fleeing. Hoberdier remained bound for about an hour until a passerby released him. no suspects identified.
An inquest reveals a deadly act by Mrs. Willie Bell connected to a liaison with Sheriff RK L Williams. The sheriff admits indirect involvement but denies criminal relations. Officials say the death stemmed from despondency after a failed romantic entanglement.
Sam Jones argues that religious life cannot harm wealth or progress. He cites a former drinker who paid five dollars yearly to the church yet spent $250 yearly on whisky, noting the irony of abandoning vice for profit and calling him a rascal. He insists no Lord bankrupts a man and Christians can outdo sinners in every way.
A humorous exchange where Swipesy boasts of gifts including a warm coat, pants, candy, and a sealskin cap while Misery laments not receiving anything. The two exchange quips about stockings and disappointment as they reflect on the holiday misfortune.
A brief dialogue depicts Mr. D. P. Works losing his job on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Works consoles him as they discuss the sack, the bounce, and no employment ahead.
The text explains that Christmas on December 25 was assigned by Julius I of Rome between 337 and 352 AD while the eastern church had celebrated January 6 for both Christ's birth and baptism. By the end of the fourth century both churches honored different dates, and the exact birth date remains unknown.
The Brooklyn Eagle salutes the U S Navy as an inexhaustible inspiration from War of 1812 to Civil War and beyond. It cites Old Ironsides Perry and Decatur, the Barbary coast and Vera Cruz, and the Hampton Roads and Mobile Bay feats, praising naval valor and urging confidence in a strong naval future.
In Canada a party of jewelers suspects one of their own after missing watches. A servant-turned-accuser uses an electric battery to expose the thief, forcing the culprit to reveal guilt amid cries of pain and remorse.
Chaste remarks from Munsey's Weekly reflect on Oklahoma tourists and local morals. A reader from Wetheredville, Md praises Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil for rheumatism, while a note on monkeys notes their tree-top foraging.
The high position and universal approval of Syrup of Figs are cited as proof of its qualities and value, pleasing the California Fig Syrup Company which promotes the pleasant liquid fruit remedy as the best laxative.
Utica Observer reports a cautionary exchange where an express carrier warns that marking both sides of a package risks double billing. The clerk wants the paid stamp on the addressed side to avoid misbilling and collect on the unmarked side.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal cure for scrofula and blood taints, claiming to purify the blood, strengthen health, and cure consumption. It guarantees money back if no benefit and positions the product as the cheapest blood purifier sold by druggists.
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