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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1893
Page
2
A note describes Markneukirchen in Saxony where nearly every inhabitant is involved in violin manufacture, reflecting a village economy built around string instrument craft.
The article notes an astrologer once predicted Mr Blaine would die before January 28 1893 and hints at publishing a voucher and card for a big bonanza. It criticizes credulous followers who confuse chance with forecast.
In Luxemburg seekers of work or aid are told to send a postal card to the director of the postal administration. The notice states that their needs will be advertised in every post office across the grand duchy.
A description notes the vanilla orchid in the West Indies climbing over trees and walls. It explains salep, resembling arrow root or sage, derived from tubers of a variety grown in Turkey and Persia and highly valued there.
A small seal bearing the ducal effigy was found between Fontenoy and the Rainecross on the battle scene where English troops fought in 1745. It has been presented to Queen Victoria.
The road to the stage now lies through the prize ring as Peter Jackson, the colored pugilist, is to appear in Uncle Tom's Cabin as Uncle Tom with bloodhound bull dogs featured on stage.
General concern rises over severe floods in northern states following a long cold spell and heavy snow. Many fear rapid melt could trigger disastrous results, though most hope the flooding will not linger.
Statistics show the cost of the late general election in Italy totaling about 2,000,000 lire. In some districts peasants received meat and wine at candidates expense for a full week before the vote.
A laboratory for studying snake poisons and cures for bites will be established in Calcutta. It will be founded by a provincial native and will be the only institution of its kind worldwide. It promises thorough equipment and perfection in all aspects.
The czar of Russia alters his stance toward Germany as a poor arms program softens his temper. He shows unexpected warmth toward the German emperor, while new Russian arms prove nearly useless, tempering the crisis with disappointing equipment.
Regulators fix a base recruit standard: five feet four inches tall, fifty three inch chest, and 130 pounds. Promising candidates under the marks may still be accepted at the discretion of the recruiting officer.
The piece argues that a large railway strike during the work's fair could force arbitration of labor disputes. It says whether this helps organized labor is for the unions to decide after attempting it.
Census figures report a rise in output from 34.5 million to 69 million dollars between 1870 and 1880, with employment increasing from 31,000 to 51,000 and spinneries expanding from 508,137 to 1,254,798 workers.
A Spokane or Washington state reader reports a curious sight on an Austin ranch by Lake Whatcom. A two foot diameter cedar log bears a spruce tree four feet in diameter growing over it, with a cedar three feet across spreading above the root. All trees and the log are claimed to be sound.
Corneiius Hinman of the Lindell shares a tale from the St Louis Globe Democrat about sleeping fish. He describes catching a large catfish baitless while it rested at the base of an ice house chute, noting the fish’s wary nature and his method to hook it as it slept. He also mentions catching pike and sunfish by the same technique.
A compact digest of major events from the past week drawn from Telegraph reports and Press Association wires. Key developments span politics, conflicts, economic trends, and global diplomacy, summarized for quick reader awareness.
The Capital notes a congressional committee investigation into Pacama canal matters with testimony in New York. Navy and army appointments include Lieut J W Douglass named paymaster. Hawaii annexation moves advance with a presidential message and senate action anticipated.
Casualties include Barney Jarrett of Celina Ohio killed by a pony. Fires destroy pulp mill in South Gardiner and Buckstaff brick works in Lincoln causing large losses. Explosions injure a dozen near Manchester New Jersey. Fatal wrecks occur in Nebraska and Oregon. Marble jar works at Marion Indiana destroyed displacing 100 workers. A rail and trolley accidents kill several in Illinois and Oregon amid broader industrial fires and collapses.
Frederick Jackson of London coordinates an arctic expedition for next summer. A statue of General Zebulon M. Pike is planned for Maniton City with a plaster model by James E. Kelly. The Swiss republic elects a Calvinistic clergyman as president for a sixth term. Rev Frank De Witt Talmage joins Olivet Presbyterian Philadelphia as assistant to Dr L G Graham. Queen Victoria will loan paintings to the Chicago fair from Windsor Castle. John Ballenger and Matilda celebrate 76 years married at Matton Baptist Church. he is 101, she 94. Andrew Carnegie remains housebound with a severe cold, limiting contact and business.
A rash of violent crimes unfolds from West Virginia to Missouri, including a fatal duel in West Virginia, a Missouri confession tied to a death sentence, and multiple hangings. The era reports a railway robbery, riot injuries in St Louis, suicides by officers, and a nascent wave of legal executions across Bangor Maine, Camden New Jersey, and Copiah County Mississippi.
Mary Borrowman was shot in the dining room of the Finhavin hotel in Anderson Indiana by Paddy Ryan a hotel employee mistaken for Jennie Ryan. William McCoy who murdered Mollie McGreder in Kansas City on April 6 1891 was hanged at Lexington Missouri after confessing on the scaffold saying he was drunk and believed he was going to heaven.
A global bulletin notes a fire at part of Kidderminster hospital for infectious diseases in London with one child dead. It reports Chile staying out of the Columbian exposition and various political and financial scandals including Panama canal frauds and Bank of Rome troubles. A marine disaster near London sees the bark Cataline wrecked with seven crew lost and four saved.
Joe Goddard lauds Peter Jackson as Peter the Great. Pat Cahill and Jim Butler set for a Brooklyn bout on March 14. Alex Greggains plans a sparring tour through New England. In New Orleans, Dickson and Scholt clashed with Scholt knocking Dickson down twice. Jim Long signs with Savannah after a strong season with Atlanta. Fred Carroll and Buck Ebright weigh San Jose’s California league bid. Cuban Giants manager Bright hires four Nebraska players for key infield and outfield spots. Mackey, a student from Lawrence Kan, starred for Topeka last season. Cronin was reported drowned but is later found alive in Springfield Vt. Comiskey seeks Pitcher Daniels from East Liverpool Ohio as captain opposes central pitching in the 93-foot diamond.
A new theater to be erected at Sann Francisco will be managed by Al Hayman. A bill in New Jersey seeks to ban winter racing. Snow shovelers on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line at Freeport, IL strike for higher pay. The Metropolitan Opera House in New York sold under foreclosure for 1.425 million to James A Roosevelt. Port Deposit Indiana faces flooding with residents in upper stories and skiffs used in streets. Blanche C Fish wins 15000 damages against Illinois Central for husband’s death in Cherokee. Detroit socialist dies, cremated, ashes scattered. a remarkable farewell address read. Henry King drinks a pint of lye to win a $1 bet and faces likely death. Boston capitalists form 10 million dollar gas trust in New York. Galesburg Illinois orders J S Wheeler Christian Science healer arrested for scarlet fever case nonreport. Mountain Lake in Craig county Virginia vanishes. basin now twenty feet below outlet and still receding. H King a black preacher in New York forms anti lynching league claims expulsion from Paris Texas after objecting to Smith burning. Grain car scarcity frustrates Western shippers. railroads unable to meet demand. An electric railway between New York and Philadelphia is planned using a new motor and overhead track to cut travel to half an hour. Republican and Populist legislators in Kansas clash as conflict rises.
A compact North Central summary reports events across Minnesota and neighboring states. Notable items include elopement of a Milaca minister, deaths in Red Wing Morrison county and Culdrum, fires at Pipestone Stillwater and Mankato, a deer river riot fear, and diverse civic, legal and transport incidents.
Reports from Wisconsin describe violent acts and accidents including Bert Howard killing three wild cats near Rice Lake, a new electric plant lighting Clinton, and Gid Young injured by a falling tree near Rhinelander. Several companies form, including Hillside Creamery in Albion and Providence Loan and Investment in Superior.
Fargo wheelmen form a local branch of the American League of Wheelmen and Fargo Catholics plan a St Patrick day celebration with D W Lawler invited to speak. A Great Northern passenger train derailed near Bartlett station injuring several and killing two due to spreading rails. A Larimore train hand was seriously hurt after his foot was caught in a frog before being struck by a moving train. The Turtle mountain halfbreeds protest their ration cuts as commissioners settle Indian land claims in North Dakota. The Fargo store of Fr A Bradley is held by the sheriff after an alleged theft of cash and bank funds. Langdon reports the first rail arrival since Jan 30 easing a fuel famine threat. Alphonse Paradis of Brooks says he found a coal mine sixty miles from Devils Lake three years ago and is pursuing business.
A dozen students at the Iowa College in Grinnell have been suspended for card playing amid a flurry of local troubles.
Washington reports hard battles ahead as lawmakers prepare to defeat the sundry civil bill and oppose the Indian appropriation bill. Rockwell of New York and leaders on the appropriations committee join the fight against provisions for accrued interest on old Indian claims and Indian boarding schools. Silver bloc vows to block passage by parliamentary means, risking an extra session.
Washington Feb 22 Senator Pettigrew wins approval to let South Dakota take funds from Fort Randall lands under the enabling act. Amendments pass to cut clerical detail for timber protection, fund land entry inquiries in Des Moines river grant Iowa, cap Helena post cost, trim public land protection expenses, boost public land survey funds, and fund Sioux Falls public building completion.
Washington February 22 The Post says Logan Carlisle son of the senator will be chief clerk of the treasury department after March 4 He will serve as his father’s right hand in deciding appointments and will free the secretary to focus on financial policy Carlisle is thirty six years old.
The president today transmitted to the Senate the report of American delegates to the Brussels Monetary Conference begun November 22, 1882. A translation of proceedings and an appendix with documents on monetary laws and the monetary situations of various countries accompanies the report. The substance of the report has already been covered in previous dispatches.
Washington February 22 Senator Dixon Rhode Island gave notice in the senate that he will offer an amendment to the post office appropriation bill to pay letter carriers after June 30 1804 in cities with free delivery for the first year 000 second year 500 third year and thereafter in the fourth year and beyond, detailing staged raises for carriers.
Minnesota patents announced with inventors and items including Raby Z. Curtis of Minneapolis for a clothes dryer Olaf Erickson of Cannon Falls for a seeder Jubal E Hodson of Redwood Falls for a fence post Charles A Ives of Minneapolis for a moth proof gee Zoet E Jackson of Minneapolis for an incandescent gun lamp and A JL leis of Marion Iowa for an incandescent gun lamp August H Seebeck of North Redwood for a Strawstacker.
The post office department issues an order for a daily exchange of inner registered sacks replacing through registered pouches. It will begin February 5 between St. Paul Minot and Grand Forks with departures at 7 40 p m from St Paul via the St Paul Minot route and Grand Forks via the Grand Forks route.
Spotted fever has been epidemic in Marshall county for several weeks with about fifty deaths reported. Dr. McCormick orders Dr. Frank Bord of Paducah to the affected district to take measures to prevent the spread of the plague.
Ottawa special dispatch reports Mr. Tarte MP for Lislet telling parliament that a Quebec vote held tomorrow would show an overwhelming majority in favor of annexation with the United States.
Pittsburg February 22. Hugh O'Donnell Jack Clifford and Hugh Ross leaders of the Homestead strike charged with riot conspiracy and treason released on ten thousand dollars bail each after three months in jail they left for Homestead at once.
Senator Vilas proposed a sundry civil bill amendment to spend 125000 dollars for surveying public lands within railroad land grants. The cost would be reimbursed by the railroad companies, and the amendment was agreed to.
Halifax reports that P. L. Hamilton, noted historian poet and writer, attempted death by taking laudanum at the Levitt house today. He resisted physicians efforts to save him and is not expected to survive.
Four men were killed and one injured in a cave-in at Laft No 8 on the South Joplin Mining Company ground. The deceased are John Krokeroski W D Hanes Henry Via and W H Mitchell. The accident happened in a drift as timbers were being placed to support the roof. The roof collapsed without warning and all were buried except Coy Day.
Gary Indiana experiences a coal famine with no hard or soft coal available at any cost. Stores close for want of fuel as the coal shortage spreads to adjoining towns.
In the Almagarron workings near Carthagena a hazardous gas leak trapped miners. Twenty seven men died from suffocation before rescue attempts could save them, with many others overcome by the fumes.
A Special-Fire destroyed revents on Second Street in Crookston Minnesota today. Loss set at 1000 dollars with 10000 dollars in insurance. The claim is owed by Brown and Carl Riedsel.
Reports claim Edwin Booth will resume acting in New York for ten weeks this fall before retirement. Booth was seen at the Players' Club last night, with no verification available. The rumor circulated from Chase, a former associate of Booth and Barrett.
Special-Maj. Earl Brandt, a longtime German newspaper man who died Tuesday, left a strange will. He bequeathed his heart to his wife and arranged for it to be given to her, though she still lives in Germany. His unhappy marriage led him to emigrate to America, and the heart will be forwarded to Mrs Brandt.
Mayor Eyson has returned from New York after meeting Mrs. Jefferson Davis regarding removing Mr. Davis remains to Richmond for interment on May 30. Mrs. Davis directs that matters related to the removal be handled by the Jefferson Davis Memorial Association led by Mr. Ellyson. The remains are housed in the Army of Northern Virginia vault at Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans.
The Senate shelved the Nicaragua canal bill as unfinished business, moving to debate the rivers and harbors items amid executive session after the Hawaiian message. The diplomatic and military appropriation bills were set on the calendar. the House centered on the invalid pension bill with sharp speeches by Mr. Boutelle and deferred points of order to tomorrow.
The weekly report notes key votes and bills in both chambers. Senator Sanborn’s free silver resolution passed 23 to 19, Wood’s threshing bill became a first lien, Keller’s coffee adulteration bill passed, and numerous measures were introduced or advanced including agriculture, debt reform, and public‑health related acts. The House approved budgets for bridges, a fish hatchery, and other appropriations, and several bills moved through committees.
The session studied the stunctry civil appropriation bill and an amendment about continuing the supervisor of elections amid a long heated debate. Faulkner noted the serious illness of a late Senator Kenna’s child, and memorial services for Kenna were opened from next Saturday to Monday February 27. The house resumed committee of the whole on the pension appropriation bill but no action was taken.
The sundry civil appropriation bill occupied the exclusive attention of the state today. An amendment on oral supervision of elections passed party lines. Mr Sherman proposed 3 per cent bonds to protect the gold reserve, with debate prolonging session. The pension bill passed after brief debate. Post office funds delayed to Tuesday. Senate bill extends fur seal protections to the North Pacific Ocean.
A reading of several petitions precedes introductions on county auditor terms railroad charges grain transfers and appeals for justice courts. Numerous measures aim to curb imports of contagious diseases raise highway assessments fund a Scott to Carver bridge and regulate county supervisor elections.
In Saturnpay on February 18 the sundry civil bill was taken up and Sherman's amendment authorizing a bond issue passed. the bill then advanced but without final action. Allison warned of a Monday Senate session, the day dull with no notable interest. The conference report on the hydraulic mining bill was approved, public business paused with tribute to the late Representative Warwick of Ohio, and the house adjourned after resuming post office appropriations in committee.
The Senate debated the sundry civil appropriation bill with amendments including 3000 dollars for Columbian Exposition exhibit costs and topographic survey funding later cut from 200000 to 100000. Walcott's geology survey history amendment failed. Allison secured 25000 for Clarksville post office and 25000 for Sioux Falls public building. House fumbled New York New Jersey ridge bill as seven vote support collapsed. After private bills, naval and agricultural appropriations passed. House adjourned.
A slate of measures aims to consolidate regiments, abolish brigade structure, redefine street ownership, regulate real estate conveyance, curb officials’ conflicts of interest, and tighten civil action and health statutes. Other provisions cover railroad yard penalties, bond refunds, naptha labeling, county organization, and school district setup. The package, Pennsylvania inspired, awaits second reading after committee reports.
On Tuesday February 21 Senator Pettigrew offered an amendment allowing South Dakota to select Fort Randall lands as part of its enabling act grants and it was agreed. Amendments advanced include funds for interior department data on Des Moines river lands, a $600000 cutback on Helena post timber protections was blocked, and $35000 was approved to complete the Sioux Falls public building. The House spent hours filibustering the car coupler bill with a call of the house to secure a quorum.
£. J. Atkinson a traveling salesman for a Chicago firm died by self inflicted shooting in San Francisco authorities report the incident as a suicide with no suspects identified at this time and the body removed for examination.
Special reports note a large Cheyenne band on their reservation near the Custer battle site holding a ghost dance. Settlers request protection as rumors say a white man was killed in recent days, with an immediate investigation promised.
Berlin reports the Deutsche Adel notes Chancellor von Caprivi is about to announce his engagement to the widow of Col Lehmann of Tilsit. The claim centers on a forthcoming royal declaration and matches a rising public interest in the chancellor's personal affairs.
N A Batcheller in Black River Falls prepares timber samples for Wisconsin’s exhibit at the world’s fair. The display will showcase about 150 varieties, with grain patterns cut for straight, bias, and quartering views and polished sections of some logs. It aims to include a sample of every natural wood in the state.
Special-Chairman Mall of the Chippewa commission urged the interior secretary to release reservoir damage funds owed to the Mille Lacs band. The secretary blocked payment until moved to White Earth, ordering Fond du Lac Chippewas relocated and to receive annuities at White Earth as others have.
The Lakewood hotel dining room hosts a special entertainment under the patronage of Ms. Grover Cleveland. Proceeds go to the New York Frozen Association, supporting its charitable work. The event is touted as one of the greatest successes ever seen in Lakewood.
Morning senate session saw petitions against new capital construction and religious legislation, support for anti scalpers and open waterways, and a committee of the whole review of general orders. Bills recommended to pass include public lands Decon's bill and Davis' insurance bill along with judiciary and corporation related measures. House action moved to reconsider H F No 234 and H F No 166 for second reading with state agent to prosecute U S claims and officer residency requirements. Additional bills to pass cover liquor licenses, village corporations, trusts, trains, veterinary practice, steam boiler interference, and National Guard medical corps penalties.
Measures introduced propose punishment of hard labor for crimes under village ordinances in towns with at least 3 000 inhabitants. Also seek to amend district court terms and an amendment to article 1 section 4 of the constitution, plus related section 8 of a chapter.
A collage of short items notes a daughter of the empress of Austria, the Archduke Francis Salvater, Gladstones hosted by the queen at Windsor, and prayers for a Vatican residence fund. It also reports Barnum estate funds, Fuller’s bridal chamber claim, Rogers Locomotive retirement, and the deaths of Lichtenthaler and painter John Vettie.
Market report notes mixed grain bids for wheat corn oats rye and barley across Chicago Minneapolis and St Paul with No 2 soft red winter and No 2 yellow corn quoted. Livestock prices show steer and cow ranges in St Paul plus brisk demand and higher opened prices with some late sales steady.
A new banking institution is being organized in Des Moines. The Equitable block banking room at Sixth and Locust is leased for five years for the Bankers' Bank and Loan and Trust company with capital stock of 1,000,000. Capt Albert H Head George W Fairburn George L Brower and A Garlock lead the effort with 100 Iowa banks to subscribe stock to keep deposits in Iowa. Capt Tread expected as president.
J C Hill and Company of St Paul completed a large deal in Menominee Wisconsin on February 22 acquiring 22 000 000 feet of logs from Cook Brothers of Oconto at a price of 13 dollars per thousand They will store the logs locally and likely ship them to the Eastern market
B H Barnes of New York buys Capt Donerty’s Ashland Wisconsin box mill and plans immediate operation. He will double capacity and aims to employ at least 1560 workers by July. The deal marks a major expansion for the plant and local industry.
Control of two miles of elevated and three miles of surface road formerly owned by the Sioux City Rapid Transit company passed to the Sioux City Street Railway company. Steam motors will be replaced by an electric trolley system as the first step toward consolidating all city street car lines under one management.
Rapid City Feb 22 The Black Hills Nations Bank reopened today after suspending Dec 13 and paid all checks presented. The bank reorganized on a solid basis with capital stock of 75000. Very money was withdrawn. A little
Leland J. Webb, a well known former commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans, was found dead in his Topeka office from an overdose of cocaine during a personal crisis. He had been adjudged insane two months earlier and sent to an asylum, from which he was released.
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