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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1894
Page
2
In a Brainerd Dispatch snippet facts note the body area least touch sensitive is between the shoulder blades near the spine. It adds that the world’s smallest book has 348 pages weighs 44 grains and needs a strong magnifier to read.
In certain areas of Berlin an insurance coupon valued at $500 is issued with every six cent liquor drink. The coupon is valid for seven days from the date of sale and accompanies each purchase.
Dr. Furbinger notes in a German journal that peanuts are a model food for people with obesity. The remark is aimed at readers and playfully urges "pea nut politicians" in fat offices to take note.
The total cost of wars since the Crimean conflict amounts to 13.265 billion dollars. This sum could fund a 10 dollar gold coin for every person on earth, totaling the entire global population.
Over five years 288, 200 Americans enlisted though active forces seldom exceeded 30,000 in the field at any one time.
The article notes coffee intoxication thresholds and compares effects to alcohol, mentioning delirium like conditions. It also reports a single complete die used to coin money for the Confederate States, crafted by Lovett the Philadelphia engraver in INL.
The Sun lies 95 million miles away and a monster star 11.5 million times farther. Arcturus’ volume exceeds Mercury’s orbit and is about 550 thousand times larger than the Sun.
The Maine country hotel register listed games of Mongolians Russians Prussians Italians Turks Greeks Canadian French and Germans all written in the owners language.
An advertisement in the Danish government Gazette offers two Icelandic volcanoes for sale in Copenhagen. The owner asks $400 for each volcano, claiming they are the island's principal attractions.
The report shows 1,430 breweries and 4 79 distilleries in the United States with New York leading both categories. Pennsylvania is second, Wisconsin ranks third in breweries and California fourth, while Wisconsin is third in distilleries and California fourth.
The piece suggests that if the current peace attempts in Brazil aren t closer to true calm than the four months of war, many residents who dislike turmoil should consider relocating.
Victoria C Woodhull Martin has attacked the British Museum and will be arraigned in court for keeping a record of her in the Beecher Tilton scandal. The piece mocks the museum as a circus and menagerie in a sharp, satirical tone.
The article praises the fiber of the Mexican nettle as superior to the finest silk and suggests its potential for thread production. It hints that northwestern farmers troubled by Russian thistle may find a wealth source if the fiber is properly utilized.
Citizens of Valparaiso Indiana chased a suspected wife beater from town last week and warned him not to return on penalty of tar and feathers. The act, while effective, raised questions about legality though is described as a strong community rebuke.
If his resignation stems from opposition to a 10 cent admission plan, public sentiment will support him. Some may claim he transformed the Brooklyn Tabernacle into a dime museum, yet he has not gone that far.
During a thunder storm in the Tyrol a lightning strike hit a pile of wood on a cock, splitting the bird and igniting the heap. When the fire was put out a water stream flowed from the rubble, traced to a rock crevice created by the lightning.
A report notes Miss Anna Gould may marry Harrison of New York, a close friend of her brother. The match appears a social equal and the engagement would follow a love affair with no evident impediment.
Paris courts ruled on Florentine Gosreider who wore an unauthorized disguise to elude a vengeful wife, noting French law restricts women’s disguises but imposes no ban on men in women’s clothes.
A method by Harden and Woods in Steubenville Ohio uses a mineral composition with chemicals added to scrap steel so it can be heated rolled and welded without melting. The process stacks scrap in layers with a bottom and top piece and binds them with iron forming a 21 4 inch thick bundle that is heated and rolled into desired shapes.
A concise weekly digest compiling major events from home and abroad. Highlights include political developments, economic shifts, and notable incidents arranged for fast reading, with emphasis on clarity and broad coverage.
Mr. Cleveland vetoes the New York and New Jersey bridge bill in which Senator Hill was interested. Wheeler H. Peckham of New York is nominated for the Supreme Court. The house votes to abolish the sugar bounty and place sugars on the free list. Attempts to impose duties upon coal fail.
Obituary notes include editor Herr Ohlendorff of Berlin and patrons like Mme Sarah Bernhardt amid theatre events. A sudden death in Bloomington, IL, claims Capt Patterson Sharp, while Commodore Colt dies in Florida. Belle Hull’s mental decline and a birth in Westchester are also reported along with diplomatic figures and influenza illness of Floquet.
The report lists disasters from Louisville fire destroying the exchange and a fatal rock fall at Frontenac Santa Fe shaft. Other losses include the Illinois Conservatory of Music fire in Jacksonville, Pleasanton Nebraska near-destruction, a Farley Ohio burn death of Mrs. James Morgan, the Susan L Hodge schooner wreck with crew rescued, a Steubenville freight-train collision killing three tramps, and drownings of teachers Gustavus Lyon Minnie Chapman at Deep Fork creek.
A long list of brief contemporaneous crime and court items spans multiple states. Notable entries include Charles McGlone a mine boss found murdered near Chester Pennsylvania and several robberies murders and indictments across Illinois Indiana Ohio Iowa Texas Missouri and Nebraska. The notes also mention a prison sentence life for the Elkins trial in Bryan Ohio and various local incidents including elopement robberies and a questionable requisition refusal by Gov. Atgeld.
From Foreign Shores reports two victories by Brazilian rebels. Gen Mellinet, called father of the French army, dies in Paris. Emperor William and Prince Bismarck reconcile as Germany rejoices. Lord Salisbury to confer with colleagues on ongoing matters.
The report notes English conservatives will choose the policy the party pursues while Hebrew leaders in Europe unite on a colonization plan for Palestine. Other items include Rio de Janeiro insurgents deposing Admiral de Mello and delays in Italian and Sicilian political actions.
News items report church splits in Bell Creek Indiana over an organ, a vigilante mood in Pittsburg Kansas, diphtheria outbreaks in Champaign Illinois and Locust township, Iowa, and various legal and civic actions across states including prosecutions, damages awards, strikes, and policy disputes.
A narrator describes a chaotic encounter with a hackee during a river trip. After pursuing the creature with improvised tools, an agriculturist joins. the hackee is captured but escapes, and the tale ends with the narrator seeking a meal at a market.
The January sessions report swift defeats on iron ore and coal sched ules while free ore remains, and debate over the income tax and Wilson bill intensifies. Hawaiian annexation plans divide parties as Senate and House wrangle over tariffs and internal revenue details.
Washington on January 31 reports that the senator names the day for the final vote on repealing the federal election law. Following a lengthy colloquy between Senators Gray and Chandler, Republicans agree to close general debate next Tuesday at 8 p m. After that time amendments may be offered and acted upon.
Senate adjournment was delayed as the question of the bend bill was debated and sent over by unanimous consent until tomorrow. Senior Sherman defended Secretary Carlisle authority to issue bonds to restore the gold reserve. In the House, opponents of the income tax pressed their case with Democrats Covert Bartlett and Johnson joining Republicans, while Bourke Cochran delivered a powerful oration against the tax and Mr. Bryan defended it with a concluding plea.
Emma Kloepel of Cincinnati is part of a divorce colony tale in Sioux Falls. A 29 year old Jewess with two prior marriages seeks divorce here after eloping with Rev Reinhall Koestlin who promises to reunite in Cincinnati or pursue a South Dakota divorce. She has a six year old son.
Skrivseth's photograph gallery and residence burned at 2 o'clock this morning in Hillsboro North Dakota with loss around 5500 dollars and insurance about 3500 dollars. Ten thousand four hundred negatives were destroyed along with furniture and a piano. The family barely escaped in night clothing. Mr Skrivseth suffered serious burns saving papers while Mrs Skrivseth was cut by glass but not seriously hurt.
The Watertown South Carolina land office receiver’s safe was robbed of 1400 dollars between Saturday and Monday. The new receiver takes possession tomorrow and R E Carpenter returned Saturday to check the funds. The money was in the safe all Saturday then missing Monday morning with the safe still locked. no clues were found.
Washington January 31 AP reports William A Winder of San Diego California has been appointed special agent to make allotment of Indian lands in the Round Valley reservation California.
Hasting Jan 31. Frank Emerick of Egan was held to the next term of the district court on bastardy charges from Minnie Adams. Justice Newell set bail at 200 dollars after a venue change from Justice Johnson.
Grand Rapids Minnesota a libel case against the Magnet has been dismissed.
In San Francisco the Grand Opera House hosted the Iowa State band concert. Ethie Stewart faced a hostile reception, with the audience booing her singing and prompting her to leave the stage while the band received strong applause. Stewart blamed Western jealousy and a cold for the mixed reception.
Frank Mc Guire, one of the would be Memphis and Charleston train robbers, admits to a daylight derailment scheme to steal the pay train. He names escaped convict Frank Jones of Texas as the instigator and says Jones urged violent action to equalize wealth.
In Glen Campbell near Indiana Pennsylvania a man named Vashinder confessed to a three year old peddler murder. He and an accomplice allegedly concealed the body and divided the loot with one taking cash and the other the victim's pack. The body is said to be buried at a specified site as searches continue.
Miss Carola Livingston and Count De Langier-Viller wed at St Patrick's Cathedral in Fifth Avenue ceremony officiated by Archbishop Corrigan. A 100 guest breakfast followed at the Livingston mansion and a $50,000 check was given to the countess. The couple will depart for Europe this week.
The home of W. S. Ferguson in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin burned at 2 30 this morning. The alarm failed to operate allowing the blaze to gain headway before the fire department arrived. Loss estimated at about 3500 with about 2000 covered by insurance.
A 1 cent per day wage cut is posted at the Alice Mabel and Shearman furnaces in Sharpsville to take effect February 1, lowering laborers to 1.05 dollars per day and turn men to 1.20 dollars per day. The men will accept the reduction and no strike is feared.
A passenger train collided with a freight train near Samara Krivria. Five naptha trucks caught fire and fifteen people died.
Philadelphia January 26 bulletin from G W Childs' physicians says the patient is stronger and in better condition today than at any time since illness began.
Madison Wisconsin January 26 Dr Joseph Ichbins died of the grip in a brief obituary note confirming his death in the city death records It records the cause as grip and the location as Madison Wisconsin.
In Rio de Janeiro on January 31, Admiral Barham reported insurgents on Cobras island fired on a U S flag cargo ship. He warned Admiral da Gama to halt attacks and prepared to retaliate if American vessels or goods were harmed. Escorted by the Detroit the Amy reached her wharf amid a show of force by U S ships.
Navy department dispatches describe near wharf firing on January 20 as insurgent ships open fire while a tug lands a cable. Detroit fires warning shot and shell, insurgents threaten to sink the vessel, admiral's reply ends the incident for the day as ships land.
A boiler in the pickle mill of John Mercer exploded nine miles south of Owensboro causing five deaths and one serious injury. Victims named: Taylor Pasish, John Mercer, Bob Sale, Ed Holder, William Verble. The injured man is John Mercer. The blast was blamed on cold water being added to a warm boiler.
Northern Pacific brakeman Dan Nester fell on his head in Little Falls Minnesota and was badly hurt on January 31. He was reported in serious condition at area hospital.
A caucus in Lae qui Parle Minnesota selected officers and set plans for the annual meeting of the old settlers of Lae qui Parle and Ci'ppewa counties. The gathering will be held on the old settlers grounds June 15.
London report cites Berlin Times correspondent claiming Maas liabilities total £600000, with ongoing questions about debt size and implications.
Cairo reports a grave crisis as the khedive criticizes the Egyptian army and British officers who trained them. Lord Cromer is said to demand an apology on orders from the Earl of Rosebery. London notes the government will reinforce Egypt with troops from Aldershot and cavalry regiments ready to sail.
Special-J. D. Jackson of Minneapolis with Wyman and Partridge buys the millinery store and stock of T. B. Mulligan for his wife in Redwood Falls Minnesota. Miss Mulligan departs for St Paul to run Margarete Mulligan’s dry goods shop on Rondo Street.
Peixoto's war vessel the America lands ammunition at the arsenal and docks for boiler repairs. The Nictheroy's commander has resigned and Brazilians fear American officers will also resign if a successor is appointed.
Special St Pauls Episcopal Church, the citys largest and wealthiest house of worship, was destroyed by fire this morning. The blaze caused about 100000 dollars in damage with insurers estimating forty thousand dollars in loss.
Charles Stoll the jailor displays rare courage during a bold escape attempt by highwaymen Bob Vestal Sid Moore and Martin Wilson at the Indian reservation. Moore wounds Stoll but is incapacitated after Stoll’s rifle fire. sheriff’s posse soon captures Vestal and Wilson as Moore flees. The wounded jailor will recover in a few days.
Chicago markets show wheat steady with May and July futures quoted. oats ease with spot and forward prices listed. Minneapolis closing figures show January high and low, May opening, and July projection for wheat, plus isolated track prices for No. 1 and No. 2 Northern. Chicago cattle and hogs exhibit softness with mixed steer and prime hog prices. St Paul receipts show hogs down, cattle steady, and feeders active.
In Yankton South Dakota on December 4 a young man named Hadley died. He had insured his life for five thousand dollars and used a note for the premium. The note fell due on a Sunday. the policy was not paid by the insurer, prompting probate court action to enforce payment. The administrator is seeking the policy funds as heirs may be liable for the amount.
At Moorhead Bros. plant in Sharpsburg near Pittsburg strikers attacked non union workers after a wage cut of 15 percent. Two groups clashed causing one man to be fatally shot and several others injured as workers fled to safety with tools and iron fragments.
After seventeen years of government protection the Bell telephone patents expired. The fundamental Bell patent had already lapsed, but suits over the receiver patent were decided against rivals. The Jan 30 1887 patent finally expired, freeing both receiver and transmitter for public use.
In Minneapolis a farewell gathering was held for visiting missionaries en route to the coast for departure to China next Monday. Rev. F. A. Steven led the event at the YMCA and about fifteen volunteers joined the mission effort, with most headed for China.
The Figaro reports Dr. Herz in Bourne mouth warns that if extradition cannot be arranged by Thursday he will publish all documents in his possession.
Philadelphia reports Mr. Childs remains in practically the same state as last night’s first bulletin. His condition is unchanged this morning, with no new developments to report.
Body of an unknown man found dead at Whitemouth with a Manchester New Hampshire ticket and American money in his pocket. Authorities suppose he perished while insane.
Racine Wisconsin special grand jury reports Pastor B P Hepp of Waterford Methodist Church jailed on murder and neglect charges in the death of Effie Brownell's illegitimate child. Complainant is Er Moe Waterford merchant and church member. Hepp denies knowledge of the girl condition and sought a doctor after illness. Hepp resigns as pastor and engages attorney E W Chapin of Waukesha.
In Creston Iowa a clash between James Benge of Lorimer and Jefferson at a questionable Angus resort resulted in Jefferson’s skull being laid open. Later at the Presbyterian church Prof Huber’s calcium light entertainment ended with a gasoline tank explosion injuring Mrs Huber’s face and hands.
Edward Thorn ton was found dead in bed at 10 AM at 359 Blake Street with wife Eliza unconscious and daughter Belle also unconscious in another room. Neighbors think escaping gas caused the deaths. the coroner considers other possible causes.
Judge Cox refused Knights of Labor request to force Secretary Carlisle to show cause why he should not issue 50 million dollars in bonds. He ruled taxpayers lack standing and that the secretary has authority to issue and redeem notes. Syndicate bid at upset price may follow. New York financiers fear credit impact.
January reports reveal the Peninsula Land and Lumber Company of Pittsburgh engineered the largest lumber theft on the Menominee River. Creditors in Menominee claim losses exceeding 30 thousand dollars, with additional hits to Shon River Manufacturing, Holt Lumber, and three Seo City firms, all traced to a scheme moving lumber to a pivot point then reshipping to erase traces.
Reliable dispatch from Pine, a village in Clark County, reports three men killed and two wounded in a country dance melee at James Forbes’s house Saturday night. Lew Jones Charles Ross and Sam Powell died. Ross stabbed. Jones and Powell shot. Walker Jones and Bill Jones seriously wounded. The fracas ended after several patrons subdued the mob and restored order.
Janesville Wisconsin 12 year old Byron Street died after a bird shot discharge. He moved the loaded gun to his head and said Here she goes before pulling the trigger. He did not intend self harm or realize the gun was loaded. The boy died shortly after.
John S. Sullivan occupies a Bridgeport hotel with a badly swollen right hand. Rumors claim blood poisoning may end his boxing career, casting doubt on any future bouts.
Washington January 31 Mrs Gresham wife of Secretary of State Gresham hosted a luncheon at the Arlington Hotel in honor of Mrs Cleveland.
Sparta residents fear losses as Red Wing Minnesota’s Northwestern Endowment and Legacy association plans to merge into a Union Insurance company. Local policyholders who have paid monthly assessments for years expect maturities this year and next, but may receive only about one dollar for five paid over the past ten to twelve years.
In Creston Iowa a 72 year old farmer named Good sale living near Aften was found butchered in his home after a bank failure at Tingley caused him to lose 400 dollars. Sixteen wounds on head and neck suggest initial knockout followed by fatal blows. two pocketbooks and hidden cash are missing.
Democratic congressman Mr. Sibley announces resignation from his seat effective February 17 due to tariff bill criticism. He says the decision was made last night and sent to the Pennsylvania governor today, foreshadowed in an earlier letter. He calls the move final and irrevocable.
Michael M. Madigan received a sentence of three years and three months at hard labor in Stillwater State Prison after his perjury conviction. He will appeal, with a bond set at $5,000 and a motion for a new trial scheduled for February 2. Madigan resigned as county attorney effective February 1, prompting the county board to appoint a successor.
Rio de Janeiro saw a dramatic display by the United States fleet amid Brazilian insurrection as Admiral Perham compelled better protection for American vessels. The Aquidaban provoked the incident by ignoring protests over harbor security, prompting a demonstration deemed to enforce U S rights and deter belligerents on both sides.
Rioters in the Mansfield coal region were dispersed by Sheriff Richards and deputies after threats at Armstrong works Foster & Steen Ridgeway mines Read & Cherry mines near McDonald. About 1000 arrests followed as officers responded from dawn to dusk.
In Williams, Arizona, late last night John Josep, a freight conductor on the Atlantic & Pacific railroad, was shot by his wife. The shooting followed alleged neglect of the family and indulgence in dissipation by Josep. The wife attempted to kill herself afterward but was prevented. citizens sympathize with her.
Edward York died in San Antonio, Texas after a two year illness of consumption. The remains will be brought to Stillwater for burial.
Washington January 30 The senate judiciary committee adjourned without action on the nomination of Mr Peckham to be associate justice of the supreme court.
The cold snap has claimed several lives. John Freeze a farmer is fatally frozen. An unknown tramp was found dead in a box car on the Iron Mountain line south of Carondelet. Theodore Arvutt a Centerville farmer died of freezing near his home along the Airline railroad east of St Louis.
Special Judge Haney asked to issue an injunction stopping the payor and city council from issuing further warrants and to halt the city treasurer from paying already issued warrants. Water works contractors have secured pipe and will begin laying mains at once.
Boston dispatch reports Attorney General Olney claiming his resignation will soon become a fact. He notes that President requests Hon. Josiah Quincy to Washington and that a postmaster generalship could open. Russell may be urged to accept the vacancy.
Yesterday in Sioux Falls Dakota Territory the temperature stayed at 15 degrees below zero with a fine snow and a biting northwest wind creating a miniature blizzard and very disagreeable conditions.
Turinese reports describe student riots in Turin and Pavia with university windows and doors smashed. No injuries are listed and authorities brace for further demonstrations.
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