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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1892
Page
2
In Leeds suburbs work is underway on the first overhead trolley electric street railroad in England being built by an American company.
In Egypt, only one upper class woman may view men, widowed Princess Naza, who has a special royal permit from the Sultan granting her that privilege.
Governor Russeln earns 5000 dollars while Boston’s mayor makes 10000 dollars a year. A movement seeks to raise the chief magistrate salary to remedy the wage gap.
Sinox Mora the mayor of Mosquera in the United States of Columbia issues a decree that women arrested for disorderly conduct in his bailiwick shall have their heads shaved before release. The measure reflects stringent moral reform efforts under Mora's administration.
Records show Maine pleasure travel by water in 1891 topped 2,000,000 with Casco Bay Steamboat Co carrying 406,567 passengers. The figure represents about one fifth of all coastal and harbor travel around Portland.
The piece alleges Thomas A. Edison advocates whipping the Chilian people in an interview. The report notes the claim was denied by Edison, and critics call for correction. A fakir behind the sensational tale faces scrutiny as levity meets controversy.
The science of electricity spurs demand for ultra fine wires. Platinum wires for incandescent lamps pass through sapphire plates, and the finest platinum filaments find use in delicate and sensitive electrical instruments.
Ena Wurrley Blake, nephew of Eli Whitney, created the Blake ore crusher now used worldwide. He and his famed uncle were robbed of invention profits by infringements. Both were born in Westboro Massachusetts and buried in New Haven Connecticut.
Baroness Bertha vos Lutrger of Austria, author of Away with War Weapons and Rome Peace Congress delegate, starts a Berlin monthly magazine to promote her view that war is useless.
A terse obituary for the unpopular early settler prompts a grim humor moment as silence fills the mourning house. A German guest breaks it with the line that the deceased “was a goot schmoker.”
Geyerrat C O Howard is described as not tall but with distinctive military bearing. He wears a military coat concealing an empty sleeve from the Battle of Fair Oaks. He is noted as a charming storyteller a good speaker and very charitable.
Before ascending the throne William of Germany enjoyed skating with his wife. They held each other by the shoulders and glided forward and backward, attracting admiration and setting a fashion others followed.
A French woman learns her brother is alive after authorities notify a lunatic asylum of his death and she attends the funeral buying a tombstone. Her mother’s grief forces the plaintiff to quit her job to care for her. She sues for heavy damages, faulting the asylum directors for the error.
John Sharp, a longtime Utah resident and late leader in Brigham Young's church, was born in Scotland and worked in coal mines. He became a director or stockholder in several Mormon enterprises, led Deseret Bank as president, served as a Union Pacific director, and held the bishopric. His three wives and large family marked his legacy.
The nitrate beds produced about 1,000,000 tons last year worth around $30,000,000 and generated roughly $12,000,000 in export duties. Some twelve companies own titles to the beds, underscoring their vital role in Chilean revenue.
The cocoanut fiber or coir is in high demand for ropes and mats due to its elasticity and strength. It is produced largely by hand in the Lacadive Islands, mainly by women, with no machinery. Britain imports cocoa nut husks to manufacture coir mats, providing work for prisoners and industrial schools.
The week’s roundup notes the senate's passage of the Weiland La Abra claims bills, a new rule adopted by the house on ex-Speaker Reed’s proposal, and executive actions including moving the land office from Folsom to Clayton. Also cited are a 2 percent dividend on Maverick National Bank claims, Motta named Italian consul at New Orleans, a parcel post accord with British Guiana, and Indian affairs inquiries on immorality amid favorable replies.
Sim Morrett Mackenzie English physician dies of bronchitis. Ressert Sace Jr nephew of Russell Sage dies in New York aged 53. James McCullough last surviving son of John McCullough dies in Philadelphia. his daughter Letitia inherits an estate valued at 36000. Von Mourie’s sister Frau Brocker dies at 81. Empress William sends wreath. Prince Iviesmort of Mexico postpones marriage to Stanford daughter after his mother’s death. Visiting party of Rudyard Kipling and kin plan spring U S and world tour. Holy orders bishop Fitzgerald silver jubilee in Little Rock with Archbishop Ryan preaching.
The steamer Eider is stranded on the Isle of Wright with passengers narrowly escaping death. Two Arkansas bound families, Watkins and McGaffey, froze to death amid a blizzard near the Arkansas line after leaving Cedar Glades. A water main break on Warren Street in St. Louis floods ten blocks of cellars. Danvers Mass suffers a major fire at Farrar shoe factory with heavy insured and uninsured losses. Baltic storms cause widespread damage to ships and shore property with Rostock and Swinemund hit hardest.
Reports describe Italian and Negro miners in Pennsylvania fatally clashing, Milwaukee youths stabbing a peer, a Milwaukee man killing his wife and himself, and a New York wife poisoner with a notorious record. Other items note a Green Bay saloonkeeper wounding attackers, a Dakota man freed from death row under odd circumstances, forgery arrests in Indiana, a Kentucky outlaw convicted in Missouri, bank and embezzlement cases in Philadelphia and Allegheny, a Cleveland court martial, a Milwaukee tragedy of domestic violence, and a pyxamide bomb found near West Kearney trade tracks.
M Grapnsrogg issues a manifesto to English Liberals and Port Leo weighs cardi nals views on an Italian successor. The czar seeks serfdom return in Russia as Hungary faces deadly election riots. The Moscow Gazette brands German colonists as the army’s advance guard. Westminster votes for Mgr Gilbert to succeed Cardinal Manning. Feb 13 meeting sends the nomination to the Vatican. A fire destroyed irreplaceable historical documents beyond monetary value.
Prince Augustus of Saxony and his bride entered Leipsic in state as students held a torchlight procession. An extradition treaty draft between France and the United States moves to Foreign Minister Ribot and US Minister Reid. Col Gatacre granted divorce on adultery linked to George Fitzgerald.
The Wisconsin Central auditing department moves to St. Paul. Russell Sage loses a $1,000,000 suit against the St. Paul Stillwater and Taylor's Falls Railroad in St. Louis court. Joux Jenkins moves from Great Northern Minneapolis to St. Paul. O. Winter succeeds him. The Duluth Red Wing and Southern reports four thousand two hundred fifty two dollars and sixty nine cents in gross earnings with one percent tax totaling five hundred forty two dollars and fifty three cents due to the state.
Bos Cook cannot leave his business to coach Yale crew this year. Jor Kent of South Brooklyn and Tom Ryan of Williamsburg fought three rounds near Stamford New York for a $50 purse. Kent quit in the third round claiming time was called early. referee Hogan then awarded the win to Ryan after a free fight among about 200 spectators.
Tax employes of the steel department at Moorhead McCleane and Co mills in Pittsburg walked out protesting a rule forcing long hours from ten to fourteen. The action directly involves 300 workers and indirectly affects 700 more.
The document notes Henry Villard will resign as president of Edison General Electric. Niagara county Democratic convention selects a Cleveland delegation to the state convention. Conemaugh Valley memorial hospital dedication held in Johnstown. The anti Pinkerton bill passes New York assembly prohibiting private detectives by corporations. US minister to Russia Mr Surrs reports on suffering in Russia numbering at least fourteen million. Ex governor of Nebraska declines to vacate office claiming a month more. Carter biography of Williams College president Hopkins due in two weeks. Ex-Congressman Cannon declines to run for governor but seeks renomination to Congress. Pittsburg presbytery pledges not to visit World’s Fair if Sundays open and liquor sold there. Divorce case Mary Jackson vs William Jackson reveals a 14-year-old wife, mother forced marriage, $900 paid. divorce granted.
A shoemaker notes taller women and broader heels shifting male height perception. He says men seek height with higher heels, from five feet six to five feet eight, as women grow taller, changing style and social balance.
A humorous exchange from a rural scene where Smithers complains about every encounter carrying a bill. Johnny Smithers notes a rooster arriving with a bill for corn, illustrating the recurring demand for payment in the countryside.
Waterrows South Carolina is stirred by a band of White Caps issuing notices to local druggists to stop selling cigars. The warnings threaten consequences and a city council member received one note. Authorities suspect rabid Prohibitionists forming a law and order league authored the letters.
Twenty five Orormwa saloonkeepers are alleged to violate internal revenue laws by destroying whiskey tax stamps on empty packages to avoid duties. The case centers on gain of about 90 cents per gallon, with authorities gathering evidence to indict.
A St Paul youth dies by his own hand while a Duluth mayor is elected and Bishop McGorrick is injured by a runaway. Wilkin county increases its World’s Fair fund apportionment and Supt Hunt leaves for Grant county. A Northfield school board dispute involves a pretty girl teacher. Gen M B Chardier’s Featherstone stock farm sells for 10398.75 to Henry Schwartan. Wells bonds for a new city hall pass two to one at a special election. Crow Wing County commits 370 to the World’s Fair fund. Mrs M Brady dies at Carlton leaving a large estate. The Chicago & Northwestern contracts for a 600 ft well at Lake Benton. Potent royalties possible for William E Lee after a Pillsbury Mill case. A 40 000 lb flour shipment from Red Wing funds relief for starving Russians. Insolvency actions involve Barley & Albertson at Le Roy. John Tosney’s Northfield saloon is closed. Hermit Williams vanishes near Pine City. Owatonna man Albert Kovan badly injured. survival doubtful. Madeira Board of Education awards a $26 635 high school contract to Leck & McLeod. Knights of Pythias lodge organized at Northfield. John Wallingford of Oak Valley arrested for bastardy. Mrs S C Soule released from Mental Sanity review. Carlton lights first saw mill with Paine & Co using electricity. Gaddis arrested for grain theft. bound over, then fled. Texas arrest reported. Governor Merri man to be asked if extradition needed.
April 6 sale of Grand Forks school lands set after delay. Unthreshed wheat remains strong in Walsh and Grand Forks. Threshing machines widely sold. Granary fire in Walshville incites. later arson causes total loss. Judge in Fargo orders Lee Lum to return to Canada, conflicting with Spalding ruling. Pembina Presbytery trial of Rev Crum for divorce amid desertion. Elopement of Great Northern agent Bierly and Brownie Sarver aged seventeen.
Halvor Halvorson a farmer near Yankton died by self inflicted gunshot on his farm. His wife's first husband committed suicide by poison. The Daily Gazette edited by W W Goddard has appeared at Sioux Falls. Mortgage data shows 26900 paid in December 1891 and January 1892. The supreme court granted a writ of error in Editor Sweetland case and he was released on 100 bail. An April hearing is planned. Democratic committee chair calls Huron meeting on the 24th to arrange a state convention for delegates. The Black Hills league formed with Deadwood Hot Springs Rapid City Sturgis Lead and Chadron Neb. Dell Coy of the Pierre Pioneer died, a prominent Democratic official and property owner.
Sheriff Wilson captured Charles G Lincoln the runaway cashier of the Hill City bank in Rapid City Montana. Lincoln’s friends say he is not a bank defaulter as charged and the woman and other case details will be developed at the upcoming preliminary trial in a few days. Also teachers may collect wages during contagious disease closures unless an emergency agreement exists. Prominent Pierre stockmen receive blooded horses from the East to improve their herds as western South Dakota reports no winter losses.
Reports from Wisconsin detail Jos Lipke’s arrest for alleged poisoning aimed at Mrs. Krause, a derailed freight near Ashland, a head injury at Perron’s camp, and Beloit College contest winners who will advance to the star contest. Also noted are the Blair mill owner drowned after dam failure, the Hodge sisters’ mystery resolved at Beaver Dam with relatives, a Spring Brook claim dismissed, a self harm case in Eau Claire with possible arson, a jail release and new thefts by a man calling himself Wilson, and a Chicago-born printer involved in crimes.
After a two day session the coroner's jury held Barney Walker for manslaughter in the death of tailor Tichel, killed by being thrown down stairs at a Sioux City dance hall.
Dr. Dio Jewis visits a ranch where Flora the shepherd dog and her four puppies reside. When twenty sheep go missing, Flora treks into the forest despite exhaustion to recover the flock. She returns at dawn with the sheep, faithfully guarding her pups through a long night.
Mr. Joan A. Morris appeared before United States Commissioner Wright in answer to warrants served on the El Paso Austin Sioux Falls and Parkerburg indictments for violations of the anti lottery postal law. He furnished bond to appear at the May term of the court in each place.
Unrest grips the city amid repeal uncertainty as saloonkeepers refuse to close. Prohibition repeal delay spawns lawlessness, with robberies, drunken brawls, gambling dens, and a surge in vice as citizens demand strict enforcement at the upcoming municipal election.
A morning paper publishes a deathbed confession by a man known as Rioter Burke, stating he exonerates Richard Croker from killing McKenna on election day 1874. Croker had been accused by Sheriff Steveny O Brien and was twice tried before the juries disagreed and the indictment was quashed.
Eliza Williams, a woman with four husbands, is jailed on bigamy charges. Seth Williams, her fourth husband, believed she was single when they wed. Their quarrel led him to seek arrest after she displayed four wedding rings and vowed to keep adding rings until she found the right man.
Joseph J. Windle of Minneapolis married Louise Follett daughter of L. Follett of Hasrrog. The couple left this evening for a wedding trip to London from Hasrrog, Minn.
Vermilion D special report: The city council again refuses to accept the water works, despite alderman dissent and a negotiated set of conditions. Saleno, controlling stock owner, has returned to Bay City planning to sue after the first semi-annual interest payment. Aims for possible April election shift to settle the dispute.
Special-Capt Yarker of the Buffon reports from the voyage from Brazilian ports that Santos and other seaports suffer severe yellow fever. He notes an impossible death toll with people collapsing in streets and cemeteries overcrowded. Burial fields are used beyond capacity and the coast is in demoralization.
Briarse Washington special reports the Northern Pacific surveying from Sumas toward Vancouver BC. A bee line crosses Fraser River and Westminster area, running four miles north of the Great Northern line. Canadian Pacific gains right of way for Chiliwhack and Jetta branch forming a Fraser River loop to Vancouver.
Hina Toy of First National Bank Pierre S. D. and Secretary Fruendeeit of the Brookings agricultural college board travel to Washington. They aim to push allied members to secure government or college support and to influence appropriation for Be Boney. Frank E. Upham, First Cavalry, has been retired from the army.
It was learned today that Mayer O'Keefe was secretly married December 15 by Municipal Judge Calkins to Miss Aliie Seachrist. The affair was kept a profound secret and the news is of much interest in Ashland Wisconsin.
John A McCall is offered the presidency of New York Life Insurance. Seventeen bodies have been recovered from the Hotel Royal ruins with more feared trapped. The United Gown Workers of America held their annual session in Columbus Ohio with Gov McKinley giving the welcome address. Sunspots are visible to the naked eye through smoked gas. True bills are believed found against Omaha city officials for doodling. warrants to be issued and arrests to follow. In Leadville Mrs Cullom and Mrs Arbor fought. Arbor injured and unborn child killed. Cullom woman arrested. Emma Abbott estate executors Van Houghton and Diffing sealed the singer’s ashes in Oak Grove Cemetery Gloucester Mass.
In England Arkansas on Saturday a deputy sheriff and a constable attempted to arrest Hamp Biscoe, a colored man. They faced resistance from Biscoe and others. On Sunday Ford and another deputy were shot in the hand and side by Biscoe’s son, who had a gun from his mother. A posse then killed Biscoe, his wife, and his son.
Feb 9 to Feb 10 dispatches report a range of actions including Senator Sanders proposing a $30,009 allocation to improve Clark's work on the Columbia River in Montana. The House directed inquiries into Keystone and Spring Garden Banks and the Maverick Bank failures, and rules committee signaled pension office investigation. Representative Watson proposed an employment guard bill aimed at Pinkerton. Gen Flagler urged a Pacific gun factory. Wisconsin eastern district court sessions bill advanced. Grinnell nominated as third assistant secretary of state. Otsgård confirmed as Minot land office registrar. An anti Chinese bill by Senator Sherman aims to restrict Chinese entry, with provisions to trace residents and divert funds for administration costs.
In Wasurxetos on February 10 Representative Haines introduced a bill amending Great Lakes coasting trade law. It requires vessel masters or agents at American ports to report to the collector details on ship name tonnage cargo quantities and port movements with sworn oath and delivery of the manifest to the port of final cargo discharge.
Washington February 10 Mr Pettigrew chairman of the select committee on the quadricentennial introduced four joint resolutions extending invitations to the presidents of the American Republics and governors of American colonies to participate in the world’s exposition. He also urged invitations to the king and queen of Spain and descendants of Columbus and asked for the loan of Columbus relics from the Spanish government. The resolutions authorize the Librarian of Congress to exhibit related documents.
The committee on president and vice president in Wasuixeton on February 10 discussed Mr. McAleer's resolution proposing a one elector per congressional district system, two per state, plus one statewide representative chosen by popular vote. The plan resembles the Michigan proposal.
Feb 10 report notes Representative Bushnell of Wisconsin introduced a resolution to appoint a nine member committee to probe if any home made articles are sold cheaper abroad and to identify the reasons. The inquiry aims to determine domestic pricing disparities and potential remedies.
Representative Wike of Illinois introduced resolutions in the house backed by several Democrats declaring the tariff a tax. They urge the ways and means committee to report bills expanding the free list and cutting compensatory duties per party pledges. The plan also asks for a graduated income tax to cover revenue gaps.
Washington special dispatch says the ways and means committee directed that all private bills be reported back to the House for referral to relevant private claims committees. The move signals the panel will not consider private claims during this Congress.
In Sioux City Iowa special highway robberies have increased with two incidents reported last night. A businessman was halted in the city center by highwaymen who held a weapon to his head while a third robber stole his $100 and valuables.
The Texas Supreme Court holds that receivers for the Missouri Kansas and Texas road cannot be held liable for injuries or damages in a fatal accident. John Turner’s mother sued for damages for her son’s death, but the court ruled that the law specifies owners and proprietors and omits receivers.
Moments after her lawyer said she would escape the gallows, Special-Miss Alice Mitchell of Freda Ward moodily cried that the day she hangs would be the happiest of all. She fears self harm and is guarded by relatives as experts prepare distant depositions in the ongoing insanity case.
T. S. Knight a barber in Asmano Wis was seriously cut today by a colored man named Will Anderson who was armed with a razor Anderson was arrested and held for trial.
London dispatch reports the speech from the throne signaling Ireland’s local self government prospects and an Irish local government bill. It notes Britain’s foreign policy and an arbitration accord with the United States on the Bering Sea dispute, with the house adjournment and parliamentary dynamics described.
Senator Gibson introduced a joint resolution to appoint a commission of five senators seven representatives and three experts to gather evidence on the distressed state of agriculture and low prices for crops especially cotton. The panel would assess causes whether they are permanent and if legislation can remedy them.
A protest against proposed legislation restricting options in the New York produce and cotton markets was presented to the house agriculture committee. Henry B Nie and C W Ide of the New York cotton exchange argued against the bill, while Vice President Goss read a bankers protest signed by several New York financiers.
The Canadian reciprocity commissioners Hon. MacKenzie Howell Sir John Thompson and Hon. George E Foster arrived at Arlington today. They will be received by Mr Blaine tomorrow.
Ready First Rate reports that the first adjournment resolution of the session was introduced by Representative Bushnell of Wisconsin. It provides for the final adjournment of the first session of Congress on Tuesday May 5.
Representative Walker of Massachusetts drafts a bill for better control and safety of national banks prompted by scandals in Cincinnati and New York. The bill requires that banks not loan to officers or employees without board approval and mandates loan reporting to the controller of the currency.
In Elaneo Oklahoma a land title dispute over Joan Foreman’s patent triggers a mob. As police fail to protect property, residents seize unimproved lots and buildings. Secretary Noble orders title insurance for good faith buyers. Governor Seay seeks federal troops.
President J J Hill of the Great Northern arrived in Sroxane Wash to outline plans for entry into Spokane. He said rails would reach Spokane by April and trains to Columbia by July via the Crabcreek route with a one percent maximum grade. He promised favorable flour rates to boost local mill use of Spokane River power and wheat from Parouse Walla Walla and Big Bend.
Sioux Falls reports ex mayor Schachtzel under fire for hiring laborers at one dollar daily and taking a sixteen percent discount before government payment. Workers form a protest committee, with possible Senate action by Petti grew. a mass meeting may follow. In Bissarex a council vote sets billiard and lodging licenses at twenty dollars monthly and orders police to close unregulated saloons.
The Sauk Center Mint reports a grand banquet hosted by local business leaders to honor State Senator Henry Keller for his service to the city. Over fifty prominent citizens attended the elaborate event last evening, signaling appreciation for Keller’s public service and good offices for the city.
Cad Weather and Snow reports subzero temperatures with 11 degrees below zero in Axpgrpeen South Dakota. West region faces heavy snow with ample moisture expected in spring. Norrovsey Minnesota endures a blinding snowstorm expected to add several inches by morning.
Me nomonie Wisconsin February 10. The new asylum opened to the public with thousands visiting. A special train from La Crosse will bring thirty inmates Wednesday and more from other parts of the state are expected.
The steamer Australia arrives from Honolulu with word of an election in progress. The Wilcox faction seeks a republican congress while the other side prefers monarchy. Passengers aboard believe the Satter side will win.
Special committees of the W C T U have visited all drug stores and copied liquor affidavits on file. Some startling developments appeared and the lists may be published to push closing of saloons sanctioned by the council.
Cards have been sent for the wedding of G. H. Markham and Miss Addie Pray on February 28 at the bride’s home in Black River Falls Wisconsin. Mrs Markham is described as a leading local businesswoman.
The Navy Department is attempting to head off four colliers that left New York during Chilean war preparations for the Pacific. The ships will be recalled to cut transportation costs.
In Northfield Minnesota a flood of letters from green goods men in St. Paul Minneapolis and other cities floods the area as residents learn of the alluring bait but remain cautious.
An advertisement extols Dr Price's Baking Powder as pure and superior noting rival firms use ammonia for profit. It claims Price's Cream of Cream of Tartar powder is perfect and free from impurity with many steadfast housewife supporters nationwide.
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