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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1894
Page
2
A Kansas boy’s trousers pocket held a safety pin six marbles a top a string a base ball and glove and a plow clevis according to a Brainerd Dispatch brief from Brainerd Minnesota.
A McPherson Kansas woman obtained a marriage license with the condition that the money be returned if the groom breached the agreement. The probate judge still holds the funds, delaying the arrangement.
M Pierre Van Beneden, who died in Louvain at age 93, was a Louvain University professor since 1836 and a member of the Belgian Academy since 1542.
Loring states over thirty eight years in a western state the number of mortgages executed reached 200000 with a normal value of 1580000000 dollars.
The text notes a ripe orange has a sweeter juicier half while the stem half is less flavorful. It suggests juice gathers toward the lower half as the fruit hangs below its stem, not due to less sunshine.
A Chicago preacher labeled Columbus a fraud during a Sunday critique. The discoverer himself is not accused of fraud, but the preacher argues many people misplace faith in his findings, leading to a broader claim that his legacy shows failures in certain respects.
In the looming contest between Emanuel Lasker and Wil liam Steinitz the stakes are two thousand five hundred dollars. By contrast the recent international chess event carried a twenty thousand dollar purse. Some persist in valuing chess more than prize fighting.
A coroner's jury ruled the man died of consumption after he starved himself for thirty days. The verdict notes the phrasing should reflect a lack of consumption rather than direct disease.
Sir Harry Verney aged two attended a neighborhood hound meet on horseback. Last year he enjoyed skating when the ice permitted. He attends bazaars and public meetings with regularity, often with his sister Imdlan, and they are a cheery lively pair.
Visitors pay ten dollars ten cents for general admission and access to forty one sideshows plus a dozen concessions. As in Chicago, the fair offers much more to be seen for fifty cents a day than a single person can attend to.
The text notes Southern European peasants eat fruit in natural form while Neapolitan and Malaga people bite into oranges and discard the fruit after sucking out the juice. It contrasts this with some Americans who add sugar, deemed desecration by an orange planter.
Willis Holley, private secretary to Mayor Gilroy of New York, is engaged to Miss Margaret Montgomery, actress. She is daughter of James Young of Philadelphia and a woman of property, previously married to James S. Nickerson, whose abandonment led to divorce, after which she achieved stage success.
A voice decries the habit of Southerners carrying deadly weapons and drawing bullets when meeting on the street. The writer calls such conduct barbaric and urges all men of any standing to abandon armed show and use of force.
The Commissioner of Immigration reports that in the past year immigrants totaled about 62 million at New York. Among them 54 576 were illiterate. Italy sent 69 074 arrivals with 44 percent illiterate. Germany 55 001 with 12 389 illiterate. Russia 37 100 with 12 percent illiterate. Hungary 22 710 with 20 percent illiterate. Poland about 5 000 with 50 percent illiterate.
A Gloucester shopkeeper recalls a summer encounter with Judge Charles P. V. Thompson of the Massachusetts Superior Court. The judge noticed a baby carriage and learned of a fisherman's wife in poverty who had saved $4 in small change. He gave the shopkeeper $4 to give to the woman, saying to deliver it with the carriage.
Two wedding processions at a Hankow gate mixed up brides and grooms causing both brides to be taken by the wrong bridegrooms. Mothers found strangers in place of their daughters the next morning and after a citywide search one bride remained with a very poor husband, while the other was with a rich groom.
The Weekly News Digest presents a concise roundup of major world events sourced from the Telegraph and press associations. It highlights political developments, economic updates, conflicts, and notable public notices shaping international affairs.
In Washington the sundry civil appropriation bill is reported to the house with criticisms of Northwest treatment. Senator Walthall will be replaced by A. J. McLaurin. U S Minister Baker forwards Nicaragua decree recognizing Polycarpo Bonilla’s provisional government in Honduras, calling Nicaragua an ally.
A sweeping roll call covers figures from Senator Palmer dubbed the Gladstone of Illinois to sculptor Miguel Norena’s death from typhus. It notes McKinley’s Washington's Birthday invitation, Cleveland’s mounted policeman, Carnot’s health, and Oates’s ten year Supreme Court term bill. It also mentions Pillroth’s death, Admiral Benham’s Rio post, Cap Ben Thompson’s 100th birthday, Bancroft expelled, and Constance Fenimore Woolson’s final morose premonition.
An earthquake shook San Jose California and a Detroit brewery burned down. A laborer Thomas Lowry was killed in Galveston Texas when a heavy boom fell. Eighteen New York laundry workers were overcome by acid fumes. A Wayne Nebraska gasoline tank exploded killing Bruce Rose. Tim Wilson fatally shot his brother Bird near Silver Creek Nebraska. Charles Mishler of Champaign Illinois died from injuries after a runaway. Walter Shaller froze to death during a Oklahoma blizzard and a five member family is frozen. A cyclone damaged Alabama with Gat City church collapse injuring three. Judge Louderback of Valparaiso Indiana was struck by an inkstand during a court fight.
A jumble of crimes and misfortunes reports arrests, robberies, and killings across states. Prison escape at Columbus. Deshler bank robbery. hangings near Bourbon Ind and Montgomery County Tean. duels in Lawrence Kas. multiple shootings and robberies in Pa Ky Ok Tex La and more.
Thomas Lord and Frank Stucker fought over jealousy near Blue Ridge Alabama. Stucker died from injuries. Police investigated the incident as a lethal confrontation.
Reports from Paris London Rome and Rio de Janeiro cover a French chemist's death, looming retaliatory trade measures, an imminent papal encyclical urging church unity, martial law in Brazil, a March presidential election, and belligerent rights disputes. Market swings in London and rupee paper, arrests of Balmaceda supporters, a Hamburg-America and North German Lloyd merger, Crete executions halted by protests, and tensions between Christian and Muslim communities in Crete.
A collection of brief notices reports events across the country including a $7000 gold nugget taken at Leadville and orders rising 100 percent, Lucy Evans death at 102 in Independence Missouri, and 120000 unemployed in New York City. Other items note gold discoveries near Ottumwa Iowa, schools reopening at Otsego Michigan, Cripple Creek strike ending with eight hour day, Hollow Cable Manufacturing resuming in Hornellsville New York, and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce opposing the income tax bill.
An English authority endorsed formalin as the superior disinfection method after infectious disease. It disinfects bedding furniture and walls via vapor or spray, with minimal damage to colors, and is more effective than carbolic or sulfurous acids. Spraying uses 2 to 8 drams per gallon. fumigation involves placing formalin near mattresses and repeating on both sides to ensure full treatment.
The Duluth board of trade building at Superior street and Third avenue west was destroyed by fire yesterday causing losses over 120000 with 80000 insured. The blaze started in Guthrie and Earhart’s office and spread after hydrants froze delaying water supply. The four story brick structure built in 1885 burned with many records lost and the board planning a new 300000 building while temporary quarters are found. A. D. Thompson barely escaped from his third floor office as flames overtook the area.
Omaha reports a northern storm from the upper Missouri region with high winds and heavy drifting snow. Trains on Hilhorn Missouri Pacific Union Pacific and Burlington in Nebraska run 2 to 4 hours late with outgoing trains abandoned. Kansas City sees a New York blizzard magnitude with one foot of snow and widespread streetcar suspensions. Cattle forage is buried worsening hunger and possible losses.
Fire at the Colt Patent Fire Arms Company in Hartford yesterday destroyed about 150000 dollars of property in two hours. The works employ around 500 men and government gun contracts will not be impeded. Previous blaze at the same shop occurred February 5, 1864, with a loss of 1500000 dollars following Col. Colt's death.
A blaze in Paris at Rue de Reuilly trapped firemen and workers in the basement. An explosion of sulfur compounds caused flames to envelop them. Eight firemen died and seventeen workers were severely burned.
In St Louis a jury in a criminal court larceny case asked the judge to return a verdict of ten years imprisonment instead of finding against the defendant. The judge refused and the jury disagreed and was discharged.
Ashland Wis February 12 A Brule special reports iron ore discovered five miles north of Brule on the Old Copper range. Prospectors have operated quietly for a month and bought surrounding lands. A company formed and ore tested as premier for the head of the lakes. A large vein at thirteen feet depth is being sunk into as miners push main shafts with successful results.
Wisconsin manufacturers form the North Western Stave and Heading association with about 1,000,000 invested. Sixteen sign Articles binding members to fixed prices by majority vote with headings priced at 12.5 cents. Officers elected: President N Stebbins. Secretary FE Winch. Treasurer J A Wilson. R T Dowd attends from Minnesota.
In Sheboygan Wisconsin during a quarrel at a local dance Henry Clausen stabbed Frank Zederer in the side. Zederer is believed to be unable to survive the injury as authorities investigate the incident.
Serious communal riots erupted at Verola near Bombay with destruction of Hindu temples and Muslim mosques. Several people were killed and wounded before the military restored order.
The Temps cites Sierra Leone dispatches saying French forces entered Cavally near the Liberian frontier by error and will withdraw. The report notes the action was unintended and the French plan to retire from the city.
In Plymouth Wilkesbarre area a cave-in at the Gaylord colliery traps thirteen miners. Rescue attempts fail as roof debris blocks the shaft, leaving eleven widows and thirty six children to face the loss.
Columbus editors report the Ohio League of Republican Clubs convention in Columbus where resolutions denounced the Wilson bill and reaffirmed protective tariff support led by William McKinley. Gov McKinley thanked the league and Gen Gibson announced plans to nominate McKinley for president at the 1906 convention. The Lincoln Day banquet drew 500 attendees with McKinley delivering the main address.
In Minneapolis on February 14 the Northern Mill company assigned to Northern Trust. Ray W. Jones, secretary and treasurer, assigned personally. Jones transfers to H. C. Akeley of the Akeley Lumber Company. Liabilities in both cases total several hundred thousand dollars. assets believed to roughly match, with schedules yet to be prepared.
Guthrie stringer to the Associated Press says reports of cold suffering are untrue. No aid requests have been made yet and, with ample water and food and wheat for hogs, famine cannot be known. No deaths have been authentically reported.
In response to a New York request an Associated Press correspondent investigated a report that the Hamburg American steamer Augusta Victoria, which left Hamburg on February 11 for New York, had foundered. No news of any catastrophe has reached Lloyds or other institutions in London.
Judge Deemer in district court rules S550 raised by taxpayers for a motor line and bridge between Council Bluffs and Omaha must be returned. He finds the transfer of rights from a Nebraska corporation to a Texas firm invalid, declaring the contract void.
Gov Nelson grants a pardon to Harry Tisdale who had served months for illegal liquor selling, citing typhoid fever and a destitute family as factors in the decision. The action clears his future status after the pardon.
Sheriff Cole man and Charles Ackley, the absconding secretary of the Ellendale Building and Loan association, arrived in Ellendale from Valesco Texas today.
Springfield Special-A robbery ends with a Shaefer & Douglas trunk valued around 15000 missing from H. C. Barnum traveling representative. Barnum found trunk moved to Hotel Glendower room No. 9 occupied by G. H. Boyd of Boston. only a roll of rings and a new hammer left as clues. No suspect identified.
The Hon. Wayne McVeagh, newly named U S ambassador to Italy, arrived in London and visited the U S embassy. He plans to go to Paris tonight and visit the Riviera before assuming duties in Rome around March 1.
Special Col. George A. Allen departed Yuma with a sackful of opals intended for the midwinter fair in San Francisco. The stones came from his near Yuma opal mine, including a duck-shaped opal valued at $500.
A special dispatch reports the contract to build the Southern Pacific railroad bridge over the Mississippi River at New Orleans has been awarded to the Phoenixville Bridge Company of Pennsylvania for five million dollars.
The steamer Roanoke arrived in Girand Haven, Michigan, after a harrowing Milwaukee voyage. A northeast hurricane stalled progress for twenty hours, with two hours pushing only two miles toward safety. Ice coated decks, rails, and the pilot house, making deck work perilous and near-washes improbable. The Leonzo theatrical company of New York were aboard. no injuries reported.
In Pittsburg on February 14 during the trial of fifty eight Mansfield coal valley rioters a boy handed District Attorney Burleigh a brown paper wrapped object. Burleigh acted shaken then revealed the bundle contained a dozen old paper books. He later admitted it was a joke.
The annual meeting of the state historical society at the capitol elected Hon. Alexander Raimsey as president and R. Blakeley as first vice president. C K Mayo became secretary, William R. Marshall treasurer, and H P Upham chosen as second vice president. Memorials for Henry M. Rice and Dr J H Murphy were adopted. Resolutions honored Morton S Wilkinson.
Reports from New York say the fishing smack New London Mmm may have foundered off Fire Island after last night's storm. Rumors tied to sightings of the Mary and Carrie and Emma in heavy seas circulated at Fulton Market with word of the Prima and ten men aboard.
Dr. Duestrow of 1724 South Compton avenue surrendered at the reservoir police station claiming an accidental shooting of his wife and son. He gave no further details. The wife survived, the seven year old boy died, both shot in the head. he is son of the late Louis Duestrow, Granite Mountain millionaire.
Chicago February 14 The motion for a new trial for Prendergast the assassin of Mayor Harrison will be argued tomorrow. Nineteen reasons are cited to overturn the verdict, including claims the jury separated on election day and that juror Murray lied about knowing Mayor Harrison though he was well acquainted with him.
In Disbrow Churn, Owatonna Minnesota on February 14 Professor T L Haecker and Hon J Grahaim of the state dairy school visited to inspect the Disbrow combined churn and washer drawing interest from dairy creamery men nationwide. They were hosted in Owatonna by Senator Crandall and Hon J M Diment.
Rio de Janeiro reports Admiral da Gama, wounded in Armicao battle by Mann licher bullets, in critical condition. Initial assessments underestimated injuries, and physicians fear possible death while continuing efforts to save his life.
War time scarcity prompts a counterfeit operation in Wells Minnesota where poor 1893 quarter imitations struck in Babitt metal are circulating. The fake coins are brittle and easily detected, with authorities actively seeking the culprit.
John Howe of Stillwater Minn. suffered a crushed leg when a log rolled onto him while he was at McGrath's camp in Grintsburg Wisconsin. He was brought down this morning for treatment.
The Woonsocket reading room has expanded with a new library of 200 books donated by the Minneapolis Book concern. The collection is well chosen, well bound and printed, and the company agents fulfilled their agreement.
Willow City North Dakota February 14 William Collins has been charged with embezzlement by R H Fox and arrested in connection with the case.
Marion Kelsey a prosperous farmer near Council Bluffs Iowa wandered away about a month ago in an aberration of mind. Telegrams failed and he returned last evening in a sad plight narrating a tale of long wanderings. He slept and ate little and walked most of the way. He found himself at Fort Worth Texas and beat his way home. The affair caused a sensation in his family.
Special-Sahak jeweler at 29 Maiden Lane is assigned to Z. A. Minissan with very heavy liabilities. John G. Prague, architect, assigned to Charles Strauss. Assets exceed 450000 while liabilities reach 400000. Failure linked to hard times in real estate and tight finances.
The City of Mexico announces Special Work has begun on a grand statue of Hidalgo de la Independencia to adorn the Paseo de la Reforma. The project totals $460,000 and aims to be the finest monument of its kind in Mexico.
Creditors won eleven executions and levied on the stock of L Schlitzer & Co. a general merchandise firm in Bonne Terre Missouri. The action targeted the company’s stock as part of the collection efforts.
Washington Feb. 8 The bill repealing in toto all federal election laws regulating congressional elections passed both houses and awaits President Cleveland's signature. The Senate vote was 39 to 28 with mainly Democrats opposing amendments as Populists and Senator Stewart of Nevada aligned against centralizing power. The House approved a resolution condemning Minister Stevens and endorsing Cleveland's Hawaiian policy by 175 to 57 amid a filibuster. A parliamentary quorum dispute followed a near-deadlock over a silver seignorage bill, ending with a restored vote after reinstating a quorum and forcing attendance.
In Washington on February 9 the House voted 176 to 4 to commit Bland’s silver seigniorage bill for consideration after a four hour filibuster. Bipartisan opposition formed but Bland prevailed with 16 Republicans and all Populists backing him, while 22 Democrats abstained or joined Republicans. A compromise appears likely with Carlisle opposition noted. Senate resumed Stewart bond discussion but took no action and adjourned to Monday. memorial for Rep Mitchler of Pennsylvania was read with remarks by Quay, Mitchell, and Hansbrough.
Washington February 10 the house spent the day debating the Bland silver seignorage bill with speakers Bland C W Stere Pa Meleighan Harter and Kilgore. A vote is expected by Tuesday at the latest with leaders on both sides predicting passage after possible modifications to win Democratic support. Harter drew amusement with a remark on how Democrats are portrayed in comic papers as jackasses. Kilgore argued coinage seignorage is preferable to borrowing if funds are needed.
Washington reports that the senate will try to tidy the calendars this week before taking up the tariff bill. Speechmaking began with the Stewart bond resolution as part of the day’s proceedings.
In Washington the Hawaiian dispute consumes Senate time as Gray defends the Cleveland policy and Cullom cites a 30000-strong West wool growers petition against the tariff. House action centers on liquor sale regulation in the District and passage of an urgency deficiency bill after filibuster and quorum questions.
G L port a Milwaukee division section hand boarded with Fred Siegler. Siegler found his wife missing and later with Port, later spotted at Glencoe. Port returned to Farmington while Siegler and wife went to court for adultery charges. Case continued and settlement expected with Port leaving. Mrs Siegler reconciles with husband.
Assistant Superintendent Lavin of the Western Union in Minneapolis reports a monthly revenue decline of $50,000 across Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and western states since June 1 1898. Only South Dakota towns show no cuts while Helena Montana and Spokane show reduced workforces.
J C Yetzer, president of the defunct Cass County bank, was brought to Atlantic Iowa from Council Bluffs. He waived examination and was bound over to await the grand jury in 5000 bail. Yetzer says he turned over 8000 in real estate and property for creditors amid threats of summary punishment for bank officers.
Crookston Minn February 18 A number of outside papers claim a large typhoid outbreak in this city but local officials say the fever is mild and not epidemic. Only six deaths are attributed to river water contamination this winter.
In Gary on February 13 two prominent residents face grave illnesses. Dr W H Gates suffers from liver kidney troubles and erysipelas that may prove fatal while H B Putman is diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Washington senate judiciary committee reports Peckham nomination without recommendation after a split vote. Senators for confirmation were George Vilas Lindsay Mitchell, while Hill Pugh Coke Teller Wilson opposed. Senator Hoar was absent.
Fergus Falls Minn Feb 13 Hon E N Corliss has traveled to St Paul to join capitol commissioners and Gov Nelson. They will tour capitols and study plans for Minnesota's new capitol building and its design.
The Rice & Holden piano factory in Ashes Leominster Massachusetts was burned this morning. The building and its contents are a total loss with estimated damage between 50000 and 75000 dollars. Fully insured.
Philadelphia paper announces George W. Childs Drexel takes over as editor and publisher replacing the late George W. Childs. The Public Ledger issue dated February 13 carries the new leadership in its editorial columns.
In Paris a bomb exploded at 9 P.M. in a cafe opposite St. Lazare station injuring fifteen people and killing a worker during a chase. Police captured a pale beardless man, thirty, Leon Breton, an ex-waiter, who admits anarchist motives linked to Vaillont’s death.
A severe blizzard blankets Oklahoma with two feet of snow and a deadly storm. Sherman Stone and his wife and five children were found with their throats cut after a note declaring murder and suicide amid the cold and starvation. Stone, a homesteader living in a tent, faced possible further deaths as victims and cattle remains are expected to surface after melting conditions.
Louis J. Silva, former secretary of Rainwater Bradford Hat Co in St. Louis, allegedly embezzled 176000 and fled last October. He reportedly returned and will surrender to law and be arrested tomorrow. Attorneys deny any compromise, claiming Silva’s tale is that of a trusted employee using false entries to cover embezzlement.
Late morning blaze in Genoa Ohio destroyed over half the business district, gutting stores groceries a butcher shop and offices north of the railroad. Wind-driven flames overwhelmed a powerless fire department causing damage valued in the thousands.
James J. Hahn who stole 74000 in bonds from his sister Susan Swartz Natchez vault arrived in San Francisco on the Colima steamer Colima under Pinkerton guard. Police recovered 55000 in bonds and 4000 in diamonds from the Natchez robbery. The detective heads South with Hahn to recover remaining assets.
London reports a cabinet gathering at Downing Street before Commons reconvenes. Premier Gladstone plans to drop the parish councils bill and the employers' liability bill and to appeal to the country within a month.
A Mexican woman named Sisto Wesley, grieving the death of her child at the upper Gila graveyard, was attacked and killed by two bears. The incident occurred near Silver City, New Mexico, on February 1.
Explorer William Astor Chanler has reached Mombasa after a Zanzibar dispatch reports his safe arrival and good health. The notable traveler continues plans for further exploration in the region.
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