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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1892
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch reports a Missouri execution where a man hanged at Poplar Bluff reportedly took a cigar to the scaffold and, allegedly, would continue to smoke in the afterlife if biblical statements are accurate.
A critical assessment flags the scheme as impractical and dangerous likening it to a proposal to kill by throwing cobbles. The wording suggests harsh diplomatic or military satire toward Ixvextor Episox and his ideas regarding the Chilians.
A London banker named Sam Lewis is described as the general banker for distressed nobility. The capital he holds is claimed to be supplied by two men, one a peer and the other a well known turf figure who, for a period, was part of the Marl borough House social circle.
The Sultan through the Grand Vizier began a libel suit against La Rana of Bologna for publishing caricatures. He won the case. editors were sentenced to three days in jail and fined 75 dollars.
MapaME Constans wife of the French Minister of the Interior received from the Sultan of Turkey the Cross of Commander of the Order of Cherakat, a distinction reserved for women. Also members include Madame Carnot and Madame de Freycinet.
Dr Richet, dying, recounts sensations to his son and physician. As signs of dissolution appear, he states plainly I am dying.
Ix Grass Valley California hosts a vast quarry of a highly valued building stone. The rock appears as an extensive surface ledge and is unlimited in quantity. It lies just beneath the ground soft enough to be cut with a knife chipped with a hatchet or planed with a carpenter s plane.
Miss ELeanork OrMeERop, England's leading entomologist, is noted for saving farmers' grain and studying insects by ground-level observation. She has been appointed Consulting Entomologist to the Royal British Agricultural Society.
Mr Ivins notes that New York City payrolls, excluding city contractors, equal more than a quarter of all civil service pay in the United States, covering all except army and navy officers.
GLapsTONE has never used tobacco and drinks very little. He limits indulgence to a glass of bitter beer at luncheon and a glass of claret or port at dinner. The text notes such abstinence would mark him as an anchorite in Pitt and Fox era.
Edinburgh ladies plan a campaign to raise money for a statue to Mary Queen of Scots. They note a prior Paris proposal by Duchess De Romar was refused and propose possibly obtaining the Duchess's statue instead of casting a new one, perhaps a less artistic piece.
London residents struck by grip face crowded wards and refusal of admission by many hospitals. Governor of the London Hospital calls the grip highly infectious, a view contested by several physicians.
The Boston Globe reports that ENNYSON started composing poetry at sixteen while staying home from church. A suggested pastime sparked the effort, which reportedly grew into greater attempts as he was encouraged to continue.
The German Emperor plans a summer stay at Aix la Chapelle via Colonel Giese. City authorities prepare reception and accommodation for the court. The influx boosts Charlemagne City which benefits from sulphur baths seen as influenza preventive and aids convalescence.
The Pelican Club in London shut its doors after two years amid boxing and other high stake matches staged on club premises. Attended by nobles, gentry, and sportsmen, the club’s influence was blamed for a disreputable atmosphere, and London's moral climate was deemed unfavorable to its continuation.
Washington report states Senator Trans introduces a bill for building eighteen additional war vessels. Cait's reply to the ultimatum is acceptable to the United States, and Secretary Blaine says danger of war is past. Col. Dax Lamont is homebound with an aggravated grip and related ailments causing concern among friends. Col. Coppinger, Blaine's son in law, is named in discussions for Brig. Gen. Kautz's successor by army officers.
Ex-Gary official vows not to return to Italy and will remain in Indiana to press his claims for the governorship. Joan McCrovP, 76, claims to be Washington State’s oldest white settler since 1843. Gro Currys plans a large public park near Philadelphia. Simmer ovd Bapes Powett arrives in New York as a British commissioner to urge a Behring Sea settlement with the United States, likely to proceed to Canada and then Washington.
Fire destroys much of Taxtown Ohio City nine miles from Celina causing about 50000 in losses. Pine Bluff Arkansas endures an Ati Block fire with roughly 159090 in damage. Meridian Mississippi machine shop and railway property burn totalling around 75000. New Orleans and Southern Railroad plant at Shell Beach near Poydras plantation suffers 5000 loss. Norway reports a fatal hunting accident as August Hanen dies from a gunshot wound with coroner exonerating Olaf Anderson. Cincinnati workhouse laundry and Bromwell Brush and Wire Goods building burn totaling near 90000 with Bromwell liable up to 15000.
A customs inspector and two treasury agents are arrested in Montreal over a smuggler’s escape plan. In Kentucky a fight over a horse ends with Williams killing Predemore and Deputy Sheriff Sigeman. A Missouri express train robbery leads to a fatal officer shooting and robber injuries. A Missouri grand jury is urged to indict city officials over bond sales. Deputies Thompson and Williams clash with outlaws in Tennessee, one deputy killed. Camden leaders authorize action against those resuming business at Gloucester track. Manchester sees a factional murder trial with fatalities. Philadelphia tied to looting charges, and Georgia bookkeeper’s brother-in-law shot during a family feud ends fatally for Flesh.
Reports warn of worsening famine in Russian districts and church closures in Poland. Belgium Germany and Austria seal new treaties. London records 506 influenza deaths. Rome cites Cardinal Aldier Mazella as prefect of propaganda. Fire devastates Buschofburg. 14 houses lost, 25 families homeless. Dowager Louisa Wittelsbach dies in Munich from flu. Thunderer recall touches off fragile international ties. Egyptian oath ceremony at Abdin palace ushers in the new khedive. Grapstoxr calls for Ireland parliament reopening to gauge local government plans. Cardinal Lavigerie noted in Algeria.
The letter from a national figure aligns with a joint statement issued by the archbishops of Paris, Toulouse, Rheims, Lyons and St. Malo, decrying atheistic trends in the country and urging moral renewal. Tax Northwest patrols on Manitoba southern frontier will halve, with surplus personnel reassigned to Northwest Territory duties. Gladstone’s Rossendale victory edges the Duke of Devonshire’s Liberal Unionist seat, while Gordon’s London tomb anniversary draws floral tributes to Trafalgar Square.
The Great Northern awards a contract for a steel bridge across Nicolet Island Minneapolis as part of railroad changes. A boycott against the Foo is launched in Michigan roads with a threatened action. A shift in Republican convention travel arrangements is deemed necessary.
In a Cincinnati bout Charles Vokes defeated Bob Brown who sustained injuries feared fatal. Nearby in Ogden Utah John L Sullivan, after joining Murphy's blue ribbon brigade, drank heavily after a theater performance and had to be carried to bed.
Tus Childs-Drexel union printers in Colorado Springs will dedicate a labor circle on Mr. Childs birthday May 12 with Amos Cummings of New York delivering the address. Strikes on the Chicago & Erie line at Huntington halt freight while passenger service continues with striker aid. metal polishers from many cities begin forming an international union in Toledo Ohio.
Ex pelting Chinese from Montana, a dropped Briggs case, Costa Rica's 150000 exhibit spend, a St Paul divorce suit, reform confabs in Chicago, a young woman’s fatal stroke, a deadly Kentucky blast, Cantor's fair budget in New York, a Cincinnati fire loss, a mysterious ship loss near Cape Finistero, Me adville banker insolvency, Delameter creditors, Jasper Vanderbilt yacht ruling, Grand Rapids furniture sale, Japanese exhibits for the fair, and New York Collegiate Alumnae officers announced.
Report from Steercron Bay Wisconsin details heavy ice blowing up and breaking near Chambers Island and the Door. six fishermen were swept into Lake Michigan. No word yet on their fate, but milder weather offers hope they may be stranded ashore along the shore.
A young man named Joe Shields from eight miles from Tomson's was knocked down and carried off by four men while securing his horse. He was found this morning near his home hanging by a rope, with the motive undisclosed. Detectives investigate possible foul play.
In habeas corpus proceedings Judge Williston rules the state reform school is not a prison and detainees there are not prisoners. Representative Wixa and Minha attended the special session regarding the release of an inmate.
Fire tonight consumed an entire business block in Seaxnette Pennsylvania with flames still raging at midnight. Estimated loss stands at $65,000 for block Banned as firefighters fight to save adjacent structures.
Bob Woods a brakeman on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad was run over while coupling cars in Woonsocket. Both legs were crushed below the knees and amputation will be necessary.
A Pine City special notes half the season's logs hauled to the stream for rafting, with cutting far surpassing prior seasons. Other items report a Great Northern brakeman fatal fall at St. Cloud, house fires in Pipestone, burglaries in Northfield, widespread fevers in Park River, and multiple local legal and business developments across Minnesota.
Eastern men seek to buy a large North Dakota land tract. J Christianson becomes postmaster at Osata in Grand Forks county. An Indian at Fort Yates kills an intimate partner then dies by his own hand. Snavely brothers in St John cited for unlicensed liquor sales and discharged in Devils Lake. Lewis Burke of Crystal accused of seducing 17 year old Ann Westall. Burke married with two children. to be tried in Crystal. Assignee of Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Ellendale reports 25 percent deposits plus 7 percent interest. full payment hoped. Grand Forks County Auditor Anderson tops for public school lands sale dispute. Gov Burke orders publication. Over 620 threshing machine boilers inspected across five counties. yet a third of the region’s crop remains unthreshed and another third still with farmers.
Local reports detail push to establish a national park in the Black Hills while Elk Point and area towns report disrupted business and schools. Regional crime notes include arrests for wheat thefts and a fatal shooting of David Gramberg at Webster. weather and rain convention plans also appear.
An attempt to blow up and burn the residence of a judge occurred in Chippewa Falls. The fire destroyed the home of Mrs. Val.
Bouts of grip infections spread through logging camps with cases in Chippewa Falls and Wells & Son facing bankruptcy in Appleton. A camp accident at Perrons near Clear Lake killed 18 year old Ole Johnson. A funeral hearse accident near Rosendale splintered the hearse and damaged the casket.
David Eades, pioneer citizen and longtime Burlington employee, dies in Creston at age 84. Charles Bainhill gets two years in prison for freight car robbery in Burlington. Bank robbery at Union Bank of Wilton nets 4000 dollars in cash and valuables. Dubuque grand jury indicts Hansen and Lee for first degree murder of Street Car Driver Lochner last fall. H. B. Stibbs dies in Cedar Rapids at 11 from diabetes after 30 years in the city. Grace Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids burns. loss estimated at 50000. Col John O Keefe learns of aunt Bridget Hess death in Melbourne, Australia leaving 1500 pounds. John Norris pleads guilty in Keokuk to Clarksburg post office robbery. sentenced to penitentiary. gang ties noted. Grip epidemic hits Lyons and Clinton with many cases and several deaths. Creston notices Mulligan estate heirs include claims from St Louis and a suspected alias. Mulligan body remains held for proof.
A St Louis Post Dispatch report describes a baptism at the old Cathedral where two twin babies were indistinguishable. The priest, uncertain which child was which, granted both a conditional baptism after a nurse failed to identify by birthmarks, leaving the family satisfied.
Herr Heselius investigates how porous materials affect sound refraction and speed. Using an iron wire net lens filled with porous matter, he measures focus distance to infer refractive index and velocity, noting higher density lowers speed and increases frangibility. He reports velocities from 146 to 261 metres per second with ebonite shavings and cites an empirical formula for tubes as a special case.
Tur Postmaster General announces a new year reform allowing outside words on newspapers to direct readers to items. Previously only in paper text could be highlighted, with such marking burdening postage and limiting attention to items.
Rumor in England says General Booth will designate his daughter as successor to command of the Salvation Army. His son serves as chief of staff. He is expected back in England February 13 to begin a tour of inspection with elaborate preparations in London.
The message transmits additional Chilean correspondence including Montt to Blaine and Blaine to Montt notes dated January 24 27 and a Pereira reply to the January 21 note. It notes the Baltimore sailors incident may be settled by normal means without extra powers and expresses gratification at the prospect of accord reflecting unity and patriotism. President Harrison signals willingness to brief Congress again if needed.
Sevor Pereira, Chilean foreign minister, replies to Secretary Blaine citing reasons for the Valparaiso incident investigation. Chile contends the October clash arose from district unrest, not hostility to the US navy, and offers to submit the case to the Washington Supreme Court for a ruling on any due reparations.
The Chilean government condemns the October 16 act and offers reparations via arbitration or the U S Supreme Court. Aimed at preserving friendly ties, Chile recalls prior emissaries and affirms willingness to withdraw offensive expressions and seek mutual understanding with the United States.
Secretary Blaine replies to Minister Montt noting arbitration was not conditional and must be written. He rejects Montt’s Matta note as discourteous and untrue, says Chile is responsible for its publication, and emphasizes the need for a stated reason when declaring a minister persona non grata.
An Associated Press dispatch from Santiago, Chile, provided the first conclusive statement of an ultimatum to Chile and the ensuing reply, ahead of other news services. The AP's timely reports reached the United States government first, while rival agencies merely appropriated the information.
A large oil portrait of Nathan Myrick by N. R. Brewer has been received for the La Crosse dedication and semicentennial on February 10. It will hang in the city hall for the celebration and later in the public library. Myrick wrote recollections of La Crosse's first year to be read at the event. health prevented his travel to California.
Kingston Conservative Metcalfe won by 96 in Sir John MacDonald seat. Lincoln Liberal Gibson elected by 224. Halton Conservative Henderson won by about 450. Gibson and Henderson later unseated for corrupt practices by agents. majorities increased overall.
Secretary Noble orders five field agents to begin allotments of lands to the Cheyenne and Arapahoe tribes in western Indian Territory. The goal is to have preparations complete for opening 3,000,000 acres of surplus lands around April 1.
It is likely the opening proclamation will be issued within days. The opening date is fixed for April 15 as many expect to enter the lands to establish homes in the reservation.
Mrs. H. C. Soule reports overheard plans to rob Mankato banks and ambush citizens. She says gang members seized her gunpoint, promised $50 000, and warned police. doctors assess her sanity as city tides between doubt and belief.
A writ of injunction halts the Grand Rapids village council from proceeding on a 30 year electric light franchise. Citizens allege surreptitious grant and unlawful meeting. Brainerd judge to hear show cause in March. Named plaintiffs include John Beckielt L. F. Kux and H. R. King.
In Desteve Iowa on February 3 Maj Harr interrupted district court as W J Knight, attorney for ex Mayor Stewart, clashed with O Gilby supporters over a will case. Knight claimed Horr drew on his mother in law for wedding trip expenses. Tempers flare with epithets and police restraint as hearings continue.
Senator Causey of North Dakota introduced the first petition from his state favoring the Washburn option bill. The petition is signed by S. B. Wiser state senator J. T. Walker president of the Valley City Farmers Alliance and thirty five Valley City residents.
The Wisconsin supreme court authorized the attorney general to sue to test last winter’s reapportionment act. Jurisdiction not decided yet, to be addressed on filing. The court affirms the attorney general as state representative, and ex AG Estasbrook and DA Pierce’s paper will be withdrawn as O’Connor, the Democratic AG, leads the challenge.
Senate adopts a resolution directing the secretary of state to send copies of China correspondence over Henry Blair as minister. Chilton of Texas is confirmed to retain his senate seat after brief discussion. A bill for a military potato near Helena Montana is introduced. House votes to amend the oleomargarine law and refers it to the agriculture committee. Rules report discussion continues as the house adjourns.
Mr Hale urged the secretary of state on reciprocity progress as he spoke to the senate. Senator Hawley carried a centennial board petition with a draft bill to end its corporate existence. A rules committee report was taken up and general debate followed. Bills would fund a $25,000 Put-in-Bay monument to Commodore Perry and a $25,000 North Bend monument to William Henry Harrison.
Friday January 28 was not in session as the day's proceedings were entirely devoted to debate on the rules. No other business occurred.
Saturday Jay. 30, no business transacted in the senate today. Mr. Reed of Maine asked unanimous consent to introduce bills but was refused. Tributes of respect were paid by about a dozen members to the memory of Mr. Houk before the house adjourned in his honor.
Mr Kyle seeks time on Wednesday to address the senate about a proposed constitutional amendment on marriage and divorce. Washburn introduces a bill. The Yellowstone Park Company incorporation is discussed. The La Abra claim bill passes 43 to 5. A light house order at Northhead Cape Disappointment is approved. A Kansas representative proposes low interest farm loan legislation. A joint resolution asks the president to return Mexican war flags. A Bushnell resolution calls for a constitutional amendment to ban polygamy with federal enforcement power. Arnold of Missouri pushes recall of Minister Egan.
Senator Mitchell reported on the Clagget Dubois Idaho senate contest ruling Du Bois entitled to the seat. Vorhees challenged the report citing senatorial courtesy over Judge Woods nomination. Senator Casey introduced Valley City petition supporting the Washburn option bill signed by 35 others. House resumed debate on new rules with Reed Mills and Springer taking part. no decisive action.
A young actor, early in his career, faced jeers and a cabbage-throwing audience in a provincial city. He recovered on stage by quipping that he had expected to please them, but not that anyone would lose his head over the performance, and continued to perform despite the hostility.
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