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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
2
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on wealth, education, family, and society cited by the Brainerd Dispatch. Quotes touch on money’s power, misdirected schooling, domestic life, dress versus society, and child welfare.
The text contrasts motives in debate and hints at a fictional duel between Cass Tellano and a Figaro editor. It mentions an alleged Scotch count in Ohio who borrows money and fails to repay. It reflects on gender stereotypes and critiques the overemphasis on mathematics lacking relevance to human affairs.
The Ann Arbor line will test wireless telegraphy in railroad service after closing a contract with Marconi. Installations start immediately to support the ferry route between Frankfort and Manistee, Michigan, a lake crossing of about eighty three miles where messages have previously been relayed around the lake.
The piece notes bubonic plague appears in Manila, Australia and Hawaii. Manila has a quarantine, Honolulu reports drastic measures including burning the Chinese quarter, and officials promise strict action to limit and stamp out the disease.
The piece contrasts admiration for General Buller and the censor after his Tugela crossing near Jan 17. It notes Boers swarmed in dispatches while Buller achieved a crossing that left observers asking where the Boer army stood and what became of the battle. It also argues that systematic knowledge and common sense guide practice across professions.
Gov. Taylor releases Atonze Walker averting armed clash with the National Guard at the Kentucky capitol. Goebel funeral plans move forward with simple services as Democrats and troops drift toward London. Beckham arrives in Louisville to establish a temporary seat of government amid tense conditions.
Charles E. Macrum former United States consul at Pretoria arrives in New York aboard the St Paul with his wife and child. He refuses to disclose reasons for resigning during a crisis in the South African republic. He plans to issue a signed statement after meeting with the state department.
The board convened at Cavite in 1898 valued Dewey's Manila Bay captures at 326,141 dollars. Major items include ship equipment 241,566 dollars ordnance materials 42,204 fuel 20,568. The appraisal supports Admiral Dewey's suit for prize money.
Goebel dies at 6 45 P M after being wounded in Frankfort while Beckham is sworn in as governor of the claimant government. Martial law tightens as Louisville Covington and Frankfort brace for possible outbreaks amid funeral plans and memorials for Goebel.
In Louisville a conference between Republican and Democratic administrations produced an agreement to validate Goebel and Beckham titles to governor and lieutenant governor. The plan includes amnesty for Taylor and aides, a joint assembly validation, and drawing a new Republican legislature from London to prevent filibusters. The deal depends on principals' consent and Taylor’s acceptance expected soon. A Goebel post mortem was conducted in Frankfort to aid possible murder trial evidence.
Frankfort, Ky. Gov Taylor proposes three fair-minded arbiters from the U S Supreme Court to decide the gubernatorial dispute and says he will accept their ruling The move follows chaotic sessions and shifting plans in Frankfort as Democrats and Republicans react to London session contingencies and a Louisville conference effort.
Two attendants at the Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons were arrested on charges they shipped the body of an unknown tramp instead of delivering it to the college. Police say the dead man was killed by a trolley car in December and the men sold him for shipment.
Philadelphia reports intense bitterness between rival committees over local preparations for the national Republican convention. The dispute threatens the $100,000 guaranty fund and raises the possibility the national committee could move the convention to Chicago or another city.
The United States and Great Britain have reached an amicable agreement re Clayton-Bulwer treaty rights to control and operate the proposed Nicaraguan canal. Negotiations with Lord Pauncefote end after a year of talks.
A Paris court orders Sarah Bern to pay 6000 francs to dramatist Kise mackers for alleged rights to the play Marthe which began rehearsals in November 18. The case centers on production allegations and damages.
Essie Fehr, wife of Fred Fehr and daughter of Alexander Williams, shot her husband through the head north of St John Michigan. Doctors say he cannot likely recover from the injury.
Chicago February 6 four firemen and two spectators were hurt during a fire at the basket factory of John Benedict yesterday. One of the injured firemen may die.
St. Petersburg papers urge exploiting Britain's South Africa crisis to secure Russian ports on the Indian Ocean and in the Mediterranean. The press argues such moves would advance Russia's prosperity despite Britain’s past setbacks.
Fire destroys Echo Mountain house on Mt. Lowe near Pasadena California with guests escaping unharmed. Defective fire caused the blaze and most personal effects were saved. Loss estimated around 100000 dollars.
Sofia February 7 Without ceremony M Theodore Ivant scoff president of the council of ministers declared the sobranje Bulgarian national legislature indefinitely adjourned This summary action leaves many important projected laws in limbo and pending action
Five lives lost in a collision between a freight and passenger train on the Hocking Valley line near Carry, Ohio. Fireman engineer express messenger and two others killed. no further details available at this hour.
Berlin reports Miss Marianna Wyncke a New York language teacher shot herself after a love affair with a German chemist. She is in critical condition with a slight chance of recovery.
Washington February 7 The senate committee on privileges and elections recommends no further proceedings on the protest against Senator Scott of West Virginia. The committee was unanimous with one exception Senator Pettus will likely submit a minority report.
The Matin reports that dispatches from Cairo attract powers' notice over Egypt. They question whether the time has come to enforce the neutrality treaty of the Suez canal. If England cannot maintain order the powers may intervene.
Thomas A. Edison is seriously ill in Akron Ohio after attending a sister’s funeral in Milan. Doctors say the ailment is acute laryngitis but expect no grave outcome.
The committee on public lands reported a bill by Mr Clark to separate Oahu public lands from the public domain. The lands are described as the burial place of Hawaii’s kings near Honolulu.
A heavy gale wrecked the barge Wilson near Huntington L I with the captain and his wife drowned. The Mary Trikon suffered a near-miss rescue as Captain Hale his wife and two children were saved with difficulty.
United States Agent Haywood reports to the state department from Honolulu that since January 17 there have been twelve new bubonic plague cases and six deaths.
In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on February 7 Mrs Joseph Kowalski left her three and five year old children at home. A fire broke out and both children burned to death.
Frankfort Kentucky waits for Gov Taylor to decide peace or war over the Goebel Taylor crisis. A Louisville conference agreement was delivered to him with generals Lindsay and Edelin and T. H. Baker present. Senators Blackburn and others express cautious optimism that the pact will avert trouble, while lawmakers remain dispersed along the state border waiting for a clear indication.
In London Kentucky the Kentucky legislature met in a two story Laurel County seminary to elect a presiding officer and adopt resolutions of respect for Senator Goebel. The House and Senate adjourned in respect to Goebel and preparations for today’s session were noted. In Covington crowds flocked to honor Goebel remains at Odd Fellows hall with women fainting and schools closed as flowers filled the hall.
London feb 8 John Redmond the Parnellite leader and Waterford City member of parliament was unanimously chosen chairman of the United Irish Nationalist party at a house of commons committee room meeting.
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