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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1893
Page
2
It is estimated that annual transit through the Corinth canal will reach 4,500,000 tons. Belgian cows yield over 7,000 tons of butter annually for their owners. New York illumination exceeds London with more lights supplied by a single company.
In the West India islands Nubia and the Soudan whistling trees are found with peculiarly shaped leaves and pods. The split or open edge of the leaves creates a wind whistling effect.
A tunnel nearly two miles long through solid granite at Hagerman Pass Colorado has opened. It cuts the continental divide and cost about 1 million dollars and 20 lives in the construction effort.
A novel serving method presents raw oysters in small handled tumblers. The oysters are paired with a dressing of pepper and salt lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce and are eaten with a long oyster fork.
The famed showman Buffalo Bill Cody is rumored to pursue Nebraska state politics as a stepping stone to a higher career. The report suggests his candidacy would place him among the state’s governors, implying past officeholders may have been less accomplished.
The California woodpecker is an invertebrate eater. With winter approaching it stores food of a different character with careful planning like an epicure saving wine in a cellar.
A Missouri man without ties to the state is urged to read a line by an Arkansas woman in the Joplin News. She offers forty acres with the match and asks the suitor to bring himself and a team to the union.
A Friendship Wisconsin fisherman hauled in a curious catch measuring 15 inches from gill to jaw tip with an 18 inch upper projection resembling a large duck bill. The broad blunt snout adds to the intrigue of the unusual specimen.
Chief Harris of the Cherokee nation faces impeachment talk as critics argue a trial is costly and beyond the reach of many Cherokees, suggesting the nation must weigh finances before proceeding.
The annual dead letter sale in Washington lists three schedules. Miscellaneous articles cover 6 228 parcels, books total 1 001 lots, and jewelry comprises 102 lots in the third schedule. The event is set for the 18th.
The Boston common council declares no relief for anyone resident under three months, aiming to curb professional tramps and reduce city costs, though it may cause hardship for a few worthy poor during the hard winter.
A New York woman suing for divorce alleged her husband had nine wives but could produce only two in court. The two deserted wives were deemed enough to hold the defendant for examination, making the absence of the other seven a relief for the case.
The discovery of Trichinae in an American ham sold in Berlin prompts calls for a German ban on American pork imports. The single tainted ham among thousands is likely the culprit, but all such meat would face the same condemnation.
A list highlights some of the longest and hardest village names in Alaska. Examples include Ahgomekhelanaghamute Ahgulikpaghamnute Choktoktoleghmute Eghlukhtughamute Kennachanaghanamute Kyktokowtin Quiechegamute Teenahotozna and Akgulurigiglak.
The new Italian cabinet plans to ban recently formed workingmen associations. The move risks future wrath, as the groups have acted only under provocation despite some indiscretions. Critics say the ministry should address the evils cited rather than suppress them.
A deep sea denizen, captured by Landlord Stephen D Barnes and his crew while fishing in Kill you Kull, is shown at Bergen Point New Jersey. The creature has a broad head, narrow body, and a wide mouth. It inhabits the sea bottom and burrows in mud. It is believed to lure smaller fish with two long tasselled tentacles waved to attract prey, earning the name angler or fishing frog.
The Presbyterian church in Paris prevailed in a long legal dispute with city authorities over state grants for Christian sects. French law provides funds proportional to numbers and an extra Paris lodging sum for religious ministers. The Seine prefect refused to honor the consistory draft citing financial need, but the court ordered the city to pay 173 000 francs annually plus arrears.
A compact weekly roundup presents the past week’s key events from home and abroad. Highlights cover politics, economics, culture, and notable social developments in concise summaries.
Reports from Washington note growing attention to Mr. McRae's bill to preserve American forests. The comptroller of the currency calls for a report on national banks as of December 19. Missing money order files valued at 60 000 to 70 000 dollars concern the sixth auditor's office. The civil service commission urges prosecuting two Republican officials in Toledo for violating the law. Indian Commissioner Browning testified on estimates of 6 931 000 dollars for the next fiscal year. Senate executive session confirms Wayne MacVeagh to Italy as ambassador.
Lieut Rush sails for Honolulu to be married. Sir Henry Bessemer at eighty writes an autobiography. Count von Bulow named German ambassador to Italy. John Palmer dies in Michigan. Lewis Hancock sells hogs adding to pen profits. Phil Dwyer Jr dies in Los Angeles after consumption. John Hare ill in London. James Black of Lancaster dies after long Prohibition leadership. Dr H Andrews in Youngstown suffers stroke and illness. Prince Regent Luitpold allows Baron Zefried von Buttenheim to quit army for Austria settlement.
The casualty record lists fires in Tilsonburg Ontario and St Joseph Michigan, a flood in Buffalo New York, drownings near Sydney Nova Scotia and Freeport Florida, a yacht capsize, a fatal freight wreck near Louisville, a prison escape shooting in Cedar Rapids, a fatality at Havana Tl, a murder investigation in Cedar Rapids, a shipwreck near St Pierre, and a New York furniture house blaze with a body found among ruins. It notes loss amounts, recoveries, and ongoing investigations.
A flood of dispatches reports robberies in Fort Gibson and Fort Valley, hangings and murders across Illinois, Texas, Georgia, and South Dakota, plus bank suspensions, strikes, lawsuits, and political moves. Notable items include a $2,000 bank heist, Cody governor bid, Gompers re election, rail contracts, and multiple court actions.
Patrick Meehan is acquitted in Fulton County Superior Court over the murder of Robert McBride in Atlanta. The case is described as one of Georgia’s most exciting trials in memory.
Premier Crispi issues cabinet policy statement as tensions escalate in Europe. Reports say German fortifications at Malmedy target a quick invasion of northern France. Canadians oppose annexation to the United States amid global unrest. A Sicilian mayor is suspended for incendiary Socialist speech. Anarchists are stirred after a nail extraction from Viallant, linked to a bomb. A pleasure yacht capsized in Sidney harbor. seven drowned. L Anarchistie offices in Paris raided and dynamite found in an omnibus in Rue Favier. Vatican Russia ties seen cooling with Polish Catholic concerns voiced by the pope. Joseph Codina confesses to a theatre outrage in Madrid. Threats target Jesuit college in Gijon. Spanish manufacturers lobby Madrid to protest the Germany treaty, urging the queen to reconsider amid rising German imports.
Summary of Morton village bond vote for $10,000 water works. Perjury trials of Eloff Holmberg and Martin Peterson scheduled in Buffalo. Mortality and crime notes include Bert Crosby’s burial, John Anderson’s jail escape, Old Man Meiggs guilty verdict in a bank robbery link, Ferrano shot by Magliane near St Paul, Mrs. Cyrus Tryon’s death from stomach cancer, and a Sioux City arrival robbed of $37 with two $100 notes missed.
Burglars entered James Stocking’s Anoka residence and took valuables with no clues. St. Cloud baker Julius Kuck assigns assets of 2010 to H J Rosenberger. Mrs. Margaret Cronin, 78, of Lake City, died from heart failure. Deputy Warden Lemon returns with Michael Brennan, life convict recaptured in New Orleans. C T Woodbury of Anoka robbed and beaten. $3 and a gold watch taken. Augusta Boderman left St Cloud Normal on Dec 8 for St Francis trip. father in Isanti alarmed. Hancock votes $900 bonus to move River Park mill, bought for $3000 by T Lien and J Nelson, N Paulson and A Larson. Duluth redistricting completed. West Duluth joins new ward.
A Caledonia child died after falling into boiling water. Duluth opened township 61 4 for settlement with 96 in line. Red Wing inventor claims gas lime burning cuts costs. Hawks and Evans case heard in St Paul Supreme Court with ruling to come. Dundas widow Elizabeth Partlow died at 97. West Duluth sues Duluth Street Railway for damages. Petit vs Great Northern yielded $4 700 to son and $300 to father. North Dakota farmer Henry Paetz robbed in St Paul. police recover losses after saloon incident.
Elof Holmberg was found guilty of perjury in Buffalo after a short confinement. sentence not yet set. In Austin, Deputy Auditor C. A. Dalager and Dr. A Hegge survived coal gas asphyxiation. A fire at Mason flats in Duluth caused near $100,000 loss with $40,000 insured. many tenants escaped. Mrs. F Struck protected her child from a Rochester lamp blaze. only minor damage to clothing and carpet occurred.
In Benson district court Ed ward Kelly was sentenced to Stillwater for a year for horse stealing. Fire damaged the stock of Mrs. T. H. Lyle of Red Wing, including dressed hair and masquerade costumes. loss about $1,000. Elof Holmberg was found guilty of perjury at Buffalo. Court adjourned to Jan 8, 1894 with about a month’s work remaining. A. H. Kirk seeks a receiver for A. H. Kirk & Co. and Bar clay Manufacturing of Fergus Falls as wheat milling continues.
The report notes a wave of fish killings in the Thief River by trap use. Deputy Marshal P B Wane removed about ten traps near Bresse and vows arrests. In Grant's Rock, two highwaymen robbed Hans Lund of 250 dollars as he biked home from Echo. Lund could not describe them. No further sightings.
On Tuesday December 26 W H Averill Foss ton city attorney and Polk county commissioner died of typhoid Fever. A farmer near Wells William Burmasher died by self inflicted gunshot. Red Wing officials schedule a February 8 special election for 70 000 in wagon bridge bonds over the Mississippi. Anoka area hunter Censch shot three timber wolves and collected bounties. Burglars breached Dodge Center Brewer Lowry machinery office and looted about 15 dollars from a broken safe.
William Baldwin and John Cooney face burglary charges for a saloon theft in St. Paul. Firefighter Neil Rodger suffers serious injuries from a fall in St. Paul. A blaze gutted the Minneapolis Baking Co. bakery at 2004 2006 Lyndale Ave S with losses of 11500. Theodore Thompson of Houston county was fatally struck by a train near Hokah while reportedly sleeping on the track. Crookston police officer Tweeten’s shooting case ends in not guilty verdict approved by local citizens. Red Wing building improvements total 216825 for a town under 8000. Windom Institute closes fall term at Montevideo with rising attendance. Miss Fisk launches a Shakespeare club and calisthenics class for the students. Mrs Abby Langford Marshall wife of ex Gov William R Marshall dies at her St Paul home on Mackubin and Marshall.
A critique of socialist doctrine and reformism compares society to an ailing patient amid conflicting experts. It argues that palliatives and expedients fail to renew decayed social structures and that true happiness requires patient, shared effort rather than individual shortcuts.
Cambridge physician Doctor Glynn helped a poor boy whose mother could not travel. He visited the ill child, provided bark and port wine, and when the mother brought a magpie as thanks the doctor asked her to keep the bird at his expense, paying a shilling weekly for its care.
A narrator recalls a grave marked for Will Pooley who was executed unjustly. Locals say bribery and false swearing led to a hanging by a body of jurors and an unjust judge. Pooley allegedly killed a tax collector, a charge he did not deserve, and his grave remains by the path to the porch.
Joseph Donson, the man accused of sending threats to public leaders including Vice President Stevenson and Senators Mills and Gorman, is jailed in Washington. He admits taking $100 to write letters, denies dynamite or anarchist ties, and says the letters were a means to earn a living.
At a Rock Creek dance near Elizabethtown Newfoundland Dave Evans and John Howell aimed to trouble George Barnard. Barnard shot Evans, then Barnard was killed after his two shots. Bystander Frank Ledbetter was wounded in the thigh. Howell surrendered. Evans lay critically injured. An old grudge over a woman sparked the incident.
In Athens county near Gloucester a mixed crowd riot erupted when Frank James fired a revolver into partygoers. Bystander Jake Harris was killed and Andrew Loveland mortally wounded. James was mortally shot. Eight participants were arrested.
Officers Healy and Moran of the Deering street station were jailed on murder charges in the death of Samuel Nelson, a cigar store proprietor. Nelson, after inviting them to a Christmas celebration, argued with a barkeeper outside a saloon and was later shot when he tried to escape after being restrained.
Dynamite crank threatens Armour Institute at Thirty third street and Armour avenue. Reports say Philip D. Armour, founder, and Dr. Frank Gunsaulus, Plymouth Church president, have had their lives jeopardized by the same assailant.
A major clash is expected in Pernambuco between the Republica under Admiral Mello with the warship Algumas and the Aqui daban allied ship against President Peixoto’s dynamite gun cruiser Nictheroy as forces prepare for battle in a few days.
Seven Lehigh Valley railroad operators were arrested at White Haven Pa on December 26 charged with causing the wreck at Wilkes Barre during the strike. The incident cost the company $170000. Five of the seven are described as brotherhood men.
Roseburg Oregon December 26. W L Harrington former Douglas county treasurer is convicted of larceny of public funds and sentenced to three years in prison and a 45981 dollar fine twice the shortage.
Nathan Underwood, who has finished a large flouring mill at Northville, plans to start work immediately on a gas well. Swan Bros. & Co. struck gas while drilling an artesian well at about 140 feet, forcing stoppage until gas could be controlled. They later reached artesian flow at over 800 feet but the gas was drowned by mud and water. Underwood believes the gas vein is inexhaustible and will use it to heat and light the mill.
A national doll show at Albert Hall displays 27 000 dolls dressed by aristocrats and private efforts. The Princess of Wales and daughters Victoria and Maud each dressed fifty dolls. On Saturday the dolls will be given to hospital and parish school children across the metropolis.
Two Dakota circuit cases against Northern Pacific were submitted without oral argument. Laborer George Hambly won $2,500 and William J. Everett won $7,000 after accidents at Jamestown.
Washington reports the attorney general has received the resignation of Albert A. Pierce as United States marshal for North Dakota. Pierce resigns from the federal post, with no further details provided on successor or timing.
A cave-in at Carnegie’s mill addition near Homestead occurred after 1 AM. News reached Pittsburg by 2:35 AM. Fourteen to fifteen workers are reported dead with several injured. Two bodies and three injuries confirmed. Carnegie officials unavailable.
Abilene Kansas reports two letters found by a country woman claim a plan to kidnap the White House's oldest child Ruth and then another child in January. The Topeka letter mentions ransom and a Chicago address. Minneapolis letter threatens Grover Cleveland's death and $20,000 payoff. Police call crank letters.
Mrs. Foy testified that on May 12 Coughlin visited her home asking for her husband and claimed there was no proof against Andy Cronin. He promised protection and hinted Sulllvan would “take care” of her and children, while bragging about deceiving captains about Cronin's body.
In Campbell county near Lynchburg unknown assailants killed farmer Hendricks and burned his house after dragging his wife into the yard. Mrs. Hendricks was found unconscious at the scene. Police report robbery as the motive. Four African American suspects are jailed in Lynchburg on the charge.
Boston December 23 United States district grand jury indicted Esther M Thurber alias E B Terrell for forging money order notes totaling 193 at the Boston post office. A Chicago embezzlement charge from a former employer as a bookkeeper is also alleged and her whereabouts were unknown until her arrest in Boston.
Reports from Capetown say Captain Wilson and thirty five missing men, believed captured after a Matabele ambush, defeated King Lobengula's forces beyond the Shanghai river on December 4. Lobengula reportedly fled on horseback.
Seth L. Keeney, president of the failed Commercial Bank of Brooklyn, was arrested on a bench warrant issued by Judge Moore. He appeared before the judge and posted bail of 25 000 dollars after an indictment returned by the grand jury.
Odessa reports eleven men arrested for incitement to commit outrages following meetings by French anarchists who praised Vaillant. They will be tried on charges stemming from the gatherings.
Albuquerque reports Deputy Sheriff Ed Wright of Apache County Arizona was shot and killed in Winslow by a Mexican man he tried to arrest for causing a disturbance. The incident occurred on December 23 with Wright mortally wounded.
In Dubuque Iowa on December 23 the jury found Rochbard guilty of murdering Policeman Frith and set the penalty at life imprisonment. The defendant has appealed.
John Kabernagle, ex county auditor for Pembina County, died yesterday at thirty nine. He served three terms as county auditor and was a respected Mason. His funeral is planned for Sunday with attendance expected from all county masons.
Masked burglars entered Cord Meyers' Maspeth residence early today and stole property valued at about $5,000. Police reported no injuries.
John J. Rhodes won a ruling in his case against the legislative anti coal combine committee, as the supreme court reversed a lower court decision and held that civil summons may be served on legislators during session. The case seeks $50,000, to be tried in district court.
Winnipeg city council offers unemployed men street snow shoveling jobs at 75 cents and 1 dollar per diem. More than 400 men have applied for positions while charitable institutions also supply food and fuel to many in need.
In London the House of Commons rejected the Lords amendment allowing contracting out of the employers' liability bill. Home Secretary Asquith called the amendment mischievous and impracticable and the motion to amend was defeated.
Fires were lighted at the Shenango Valley glass works in Newcastle Pennsylvania last evening. Manager Knox states that employment will be given to 300 men.
Mrs Louis Armstrong died after claiming her husband poisoned her with strychnine in alcohol on Christmas Eve. The husband was arrested, denied the charge, and an inquest was held as the stomach contents would be analyzed for trial evidence.
Secretary of Interior Smith sustains Noble's ruling in the Osterne et al. versus Col. J. H. Kallight land dispute. The 1,000 acre Wisconsin tract near G or Ashland lim its valued at 300000 remains tied to Knight as receiver who purchased under the innocent purchaser act. Six homesteaders who settled on the land are represented by Gen. E S. Bregg in Washington. The decision could face a Supreme Court appeal.
Minister Mendonca believes a crisis in the Brazilian revolution is imminent. He notes the rebel Mello fleet and Peixoto’s improvised torpedo craft flotilla nearing engagement. A commission is expected before next Monday, and Mendonca hopes Mello’s fleet is defeated allowing Peixoto ships to confront Admiral Gama in Rio harbor.
A man identifying as Timothy Kane of 1776 Third avenue arrived at the East One Hundred and Fourth street station claiming he would kill Rev. Dr. Charles Parkhurst. He asked for two officers to aid in his arrest after the act. After a struggle he was subdued and jailed. an insanity examination is planned.
Paris December 27. Col De Polginac writes a pamphlet urging France to ally with Mussulmans in Africa. He argues the alliance would force peaceful relations with Spain and allow France to dominate the Western Mediterranean while Spain could deploy artillery at Algeciras to make Gibraltar untenable.
December 27 Missoula Montana Harry III a leading Northern Pacific engineer died by self-inflicted gunshot this morning with a Winchester. Despondency said to be cause. He was forty two and had worked in Missoula about ten years with relatives in Illinois and Michigan.
Conrad Fischer caused a disturbance on Christmas night at his brother s home. After being ejected by a policeman he returned and tried to break down the door. His brother fired a revolver through the door narrowly missing him. Conrad Fischer was jailed.
John Robinson, sixty nine, pioneer of Jackson county and Heron Lake Manufacturing, died at his home of typhoid fever and pneumonia. Lina Berreau, seventy, pioneer of Carver county, also died.
The wedding of Prof. E. O. Trescott of Kent Ohio to Miss Frances M. Boerstter of St. Lawrence occurred yesterday at the residence of B. F. Ives in St. Lawrence South Dakota.
John R. McLean owner of the Enquirer will donate 5000 to Cincinnati’s needy at Christmas. The lists of eligible recipients were prepared by the overseers of the poor and charitable institutions and verified to assist only the truly deserving. Purchases of fuel clothing and other supplies will be at actual cost and delivered to recipients homes.
Gees to Jali of Hudson Wisconsin appeared before Justice Bunker for a preliminary examination. He waived the examination and was bound over to the circuit court meeting next March. He could not furnish 500 dollars bail and was returned to the county jail. He may plead guilty before the county judge.
Washington reports the cruiser New York and the Monitor Miantonomah ordered to get ready for sea with possible Rio destination. Navy department withholds confirmation. Miantonomah needs a week to be seaworthy while New York docks for bottom cleaning and painting not done since its trial.
Milwaukee reports a wage cut dispute between Northern Pacific receivers and railroad workers including engineers conductors firemen and switchmen. After a failed St Paul conference held with General Kendrick the 3500 employees on the line may quit on January 3 as injunctions restrain further labor action.
Chicago wheat held steady with December at 60 1 2 cents and May at 65 3 4. Corn listed at 34 3 4 for December and 38 1 4 for May. Oats at 27 3 4 December and 30 1 8 for May. Minneapolis wheat May opened 61 1 2, high 61 3 4, low 61 2 0, close 61 5 1 4. on track No. 1 hard 61 1 2, No. 1 Northern 61 1 4, No. 2 Northern 58 3 4. St Paul hogs undersold. cattle prices ranged from prime steers 3.25-3.50 to common cows 1.25-2.00 and veal calves 3.50-4.35.
Rioters in Caltanissetta attacked police as they tried to escort a prisoner to the barracks. Gendarmes fired in the air and retreated to the barracks, but thousands mobbed the town hall casino police residences and other offices causing extensive damage.
The Burger meister Petersen’s fate is uncertain after last report on December 10 in latitude 47 30 north 44 32 west. The rudder was damaged and a tow request was refused by the Lancastrian Prince. The Petersen carried 38 crewmen and has not been heard from since.
In Amsterdam on December 27 a march of about two thousand unemployed organized by socialist agitators sparked clashes with police. A detachment of 100 officers charged with drawn sabers after dispersals failed. The mob fought back with stones, resulting in injuries on both sides including three socialists and a policeman severely wounded.
Overton Price, late cashier of the wrecked Citizens' National Bank of Hillsboro Ohio, died here last night from nervous prostration caused by mortification over the bank's failure.
The United States cruiser New York departed the Brooklyn navy yard for Brazil yesterday. Numerous salutes rang out as the ship moved down the bay.
In Charlies City Iowa on December 27 Sarah Hayes was struck by a passenger train while riding with her brother on the Milwaukee line. She sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover.
Sestde Washington December 27 an Indian remedy named Tommy Avgend murdered his squaw at Howe Sound British Columbia. She was horribly butchered.
Ex congressman John Nichols of Blackshear Georgia died yesterday with Savannah reporting the passing. The former representative is listed as deceased in a brief obituary note dated December 27.
Theodore Dutcher an early settler of Sullivan died suddenly yesterday while lighting his pipe in Palmyra Wisconsin at about age 27 miles from here indicating a quiet death of a pioneer resident in the community.
Brooklyn judge Cullen grants a stay in the McKane election case. The decision preserves the status quo as of December 27 in Brooklyn New York.
New York December 27 ex mayor Hugh J. Grant was appointed receiver of the St. Nicholas bank.
Charles Bacon of Minneapolis died at the Nicollet hotel under suspected drugging and robbery. A tea-house salesman, he was found half undressed and unconscious, later dying. Police pursue a robbery and poison theory as physicians fought to save him and Bacon whispered of drinking with two men and missing funds before regaining consciousness.
James A. Teltot as special administrator sues A. J. Davis Jr. in district court seeking 950000 dollars worth of First National Bank stock once held by deceased A. J. Davis Sr. Davis Jr. is the bank cashier and nephew of the late millionaire. he disputes the transfer claims.
Special Judge Conrad overruled a new trial motion and sentenced Dr. John W. Schaeffer to six months in the penitentiary. J. W. Sloan and James Martin were fined $200. Judge Bishop, Schaeffer’s counsel, announced an appeal to the supreme court.
The trial of James Garrington in Aberdeen South Dakota proceeds over the alleged murder of Benton F. Colburn at Columbia.
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