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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1894
Page
10
The Church of the Good Shepherd in Columbus Ohio has discharged its choir and demanded the pastor resign due to lack of funds.
The North Congressional Church in Bridgeport Conn marks its second centennial on June 15 1805. Preparations and reparations for the observance are under way.
Brittle fingernails cause trouble and should be kept very short. At night dip them in sweet oil and wipe clean without washing to prevent damage.
A cassava root about seven feet long and a sweet potato around twenty inches in circumference are reported as products from the H A Lusk farm near St Andrew's Bay Florida.
Professor Bell, inventor of the telephone, pursues aerial locomotion experiments in Nova Scotia with hopeful expectations of progress.
France and Spain formed a commercial alliance by a treaty that runs for one year. The agreement likely matches the tenure of the current governments in both nations.
After twenty three years of silence an Indiana woman has regained speech and can tell her husband of the change. The story notes a remarkable recovery and hints at renewed communication within the marriage.
A Kansas farmer drilling for water struck a reservoir of boiling hot water. The find could be valuable to state politicians by allowing them to address private issues at home without exposing them publicly.
Reported grave robbings in Omaha cemeteries raise concern. The note links the incidents to perceived national demoralization under the current administration.
A religious sect emerges in fwegen claiming purification from sin by drinking claret. The report does not specify which wine house the sect leader leads.
A dramatic claim describes Podesta Island disappearing beneath the Pacific in the South seas. The passage suggests an opportunity for Ignatius Donnelly to seize the moment and further his theories.
The French Academy of Sciences notes that as early as 1876 a man claimed to obtain rain by drawing electricity from clouds with a kite. An experiment conducted several months ago reportedly proved the method successful.
The Union stock yards in Chicago saw slaughtering rise past the prior record by about 00 heads last year. While other markets shrank and profits fell, the packers nonetheless increased their profits substantially.
The article notes that if the party pays its annual visit to England in February Fraulein Joachim, the daughter of Frau Joachim, will likely appear in England as a singer for the first time. Frau Joachim is renowned as a leading German concert soprano.
Walton once earned a million dollars on racing bets and later ran a New York hotel business. He has now failed and becomes poor again. Reports say he plans to try bookmakers once more to recoup losses, though past exploits may not be repeated.
Several thousand female clerks in Chicago lost work with the year’s end. The world’s fair and holiday trade had sustained them briefly, but they have been discharged. Most depend on their own efforts for maintenance and destitution is feared during the winter months.
Professor A Graham Bell notes that vision by electricity at a distance parallels the telephone principle but cites far faster light vibrations as a major hurdle. He says success hinges on a diaphragm sensitive enough to detect light vibrations and convert them into electrical signals.
New Orleans with a population around 242000 maintains a police force of 256, yet recorded 22008 arrests last year. In contrast St Louis 452000 people has 880 officers with 200729 arrests and Cincinnati 97000 people employs 489 officers with 26044 arrests, illustrating differing arrest rates and urging police expansion.
A large man just home from Boston boasted of standing on a streetcar track while a pole car approached. He recalls workers yelling to move, but he remained still, asserting his right there. He seemed confident the car would not strike him. Lewiston outlet notes the odd tale.
The digest compiles top world news from Telegraph and Press Association reports. It summarizes major developments across politics, economy, and society with concise notes and brief context for readers.
Cardinal Gibbons laid the corner stone of St Pauls Catholic Church in Washington. The article notes historical church construction details and related civic remarks.
Count von Arnim threatens to challenge Prince Bismarck over his father's remarks. Dr. Archer and several political figures die, including Alderman Rathbun in Michigan and Nathaniel Wheeler in Connecticut. Alabama Governor hopeful W C Oates weighs a run. Henry Irving sleeps less than others in public life. Baron Waldbourg dies in Munich after a St Petersburg envoy career. A Ly ons farmer, Thomas Chandler, has two sons with notable spouses. Archbishop Satolli’s Washington residence hosts only male servants and many birds in every room.
A roundup of tragic incidents: a $100000 painting ruined in St. Louis. gas explosion injures three in Hammond. Michael Roederer killed by a Fort Wayne train near Lima and Arthur Warner fatally struck by an Ohio & Mississippi train in Sekitan. Others include a Philadelphia trolley death, a boxing match fatal, steamboat boiler explosion, two New York fire fatalities, mine deaths in New Jersey, Interstate Street Railway plant destroyed, and rail collisions in Kentucky. Fire losses include Red Key Indiana and Manitoba towns Carberry and Miami. Additional deaths include G W Read in Independence Kansas, and gas poisoning and a possible murder in Omaha.
A long list of crimes and legal actions across states including jail breaks, killings, arrests, assaults, and threats. Notable items involve a city marshal shot in Davion Iowa, a Nebraska farmer murdered in Omaha, a man hanged for Joliet killings, a Waco arrest of Grasshopper Jim, and multiple counterfeit and embezzlement cases.
Young Averill Dunn fatally stabbed his father and mother in Laurel Maryland and fled into the woods, remaining at large. Separate report notes Judge McKnight of Saginaw Michigan sentencing William Palmer to twenty five years in state prison for his brother's murder after a fourth trial.
A much wanted anarchist is captured in Spain after a desperate struggle. Torture under detention is alleged by imprisoned anarchists. Reports note Brazilian and Montenegrin military movements near the Balkans, and naval actions in Rio de Janeiro and Dover. The French Spanish trade pact is signed offering Spain tariff terms and import allowances.
A stream of brief items reports on Purification rules at Harvard for athletics, Blanche Elsey a 10 year old dies in Van Wert from vaccination effects, small lotteries begin in New Orleans challenging the law, and various business and legal notices including assignments in Cincinnati Columbus Ottawa and Toronto.
An old bird fancier argues that captive canaries show health and happiness when they sing, citing Dr. B Plaezkek. A woman questions keeping birds in cages but the man dismisses sentimentality as outdated, referencing a verse from the New York Herald.
Washington proceedings show Republicans blocking a Hawaiian resolution while pursuing the tariff bill. Senate discussion centers on a Frye resolution denouncing any American interference in Hawaii and the week’s plan focuses on the federal election bill with possible Hawaii interruptions.
Members failed to reach a Democratic quorum amid a tense session. The house adjourned after attempts to advance the Hawaiian matter were blocked, while leadership appointed regents for the Smithsonian. Senate proceedings featured a Blount inquiry resolution and continued debate over funds and authority.
The Democratic caucus met in the House chamber to consider the Wilson tariff bill with 124 members present on call and about 147 in attendance at start. Speaker Crisp urged Democrats to vote for consideration and to maintain a quorum, while debates over the tariff continued and an iron clad order fixed January 25 for final action. The vote fell nine short of a quorum as many members were absent or silent.
Washington January 8 The Democratic quorum in the house has not formed yet. The chamber ordered the arrest of all absent members and deputies are serving warrants. Twenty one Democrats and nineteen Republicans are targeted. Some Democrats fear the bill may fail without sufficient votes. Speaker Crisp expects a voting quorum by Tuesday or another Democratic caucus may be called.
Washington reports show the House completing a quorum of 179 and setting January 29 for a vote on the Wilson bill by 175 to 1. Mr Wilson spoke in its defense before adjournment, while Senate debate on Hawaiian affairs continues with multiple resolutions and anticipated actions.
In Washington on January 10 with the tariff bill at center stage the house heard from key speakers including Mr. Wilson and Mr. Burrows as Gen. Black and Mr. Hopkins also spoke. New York Democrat Mr. Haines led a protest against the collar and cuff schedule with a large petition. Senate consideration of the federal election bill was deferred while discussion on Hawaii lingered.
Deadwood South Dakota January 10 The Deadwood Athletes Club offers a $50000 purse for the Corbett Mitchell bout. If accepted a suitable hall will be built to seat 12000. Backers are Patsy Carr Dort Ferguson and Sam Schwartzwald prominent local sportsmen.
Alpena South Dakota January 6 farmers in Jerould and surrounding counties move to form a threshing combine. Articles of agreement are prepared with many farmers joining to buy machines and thresh their own grain next season. Each contributor funds the machines to prevent the combine from controlling prices for wheat and other cereals, with ten counties already enrolled. A threshing man doubted the feasibility, saying amateurs may have a hard row to hoe.
In Ford Dr Lac Wis on January 6 Judge Gilson sentenced the notorious Frankie Blunt to a year in state prison. The case notes her as a woman wearing men's clothing for years and poses a question about housing in the prison’s female or male ward due to her attire and behavior.
A Birmingham incident ends in tragedy as James Hareburger fatally shoots his former sweetheart during a ballroom encounter after an earlier neck wound from a quarrel. He fled the scene and the injured woman died this morning.
In Pittsburg Kansas on January 6 reports say Hartford miners near Yale suffer a sudden illness with heart failure like symptoms. Several have died and many white families are relocating due to fear, though whites are not believed to be affected.
Stomachs of G. W. Read and Miss Edith Scott who died mysteriously at Independence Kansas last Monday were brought to Menees City Missouri for analysis. Dr Claude Hamilton of the University Medical College has not completed the examination but has found no poison thus far.
Attorney General Little filed a motion to set aside the January injunction preventing J. W. Freeborn from occupying Mrs. Lease's seat on the board of charities. The filing argues the chief justice lacked jurisdiction and that the order was improper and unlawfully issued, with the case now proceeding.
Mike Dennan a farmer about forty was struck and killed by a west bound passenger train crossing the Hammond railroad near his farm while hauling manure. A horse also died in the accident. Authorities report the fatality occurred immediately at the scene.
In Victoria B C and Honolulu the Corwin carries dispatches about the Hawaiian monarchy crisis. President Cleveland withdraws annexation treaty and informs the queen of U S plans while urging amnesty for revolution participants and restoration of the constitutional government.
The provisional government drafts a 3500 to 6000 word reply led by President Dole presenting Hawaii's case without pleading. A key point avoids addressing the queen's amnesty. Minister Thurston travels to Washington aboard the Pekin with a copy of the reply still withheld from the press until delivered to President Cleveland.
The New York Tribune reports a famous physician's prescription that reads three pills on day one an hour apart then two on day two then one on day three. It warns the wording could be misread causing danger and urges physicians to state meaning clearly and readers to study the full directions.
A village physician recounts a night of repeated emergency calls from an elderly patient with enteric colic. He rises four times between visits and finally learns the father is sleeping quietly as the daughter relays the news from the phone. The tale mixes fatigue and grim humor with the strain of medical duty.
A New York church Sunday school notes Sam Sing, a bright pupil, reciting his flood tale in his own words. His version highlights Noah as a good man with three sons and a wife, the Ark, animals, and a forty day flood ending with the saved family.
M Delisle principal librarian of the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris warns that nearly all of the 2000 plus volumes published annually in France will not endure. He contrasts durable old rag paper with perishable wood pulp and chemical treated handmade papers that rot, yellow, then develop holes over time.
Minneapolis January 10 The Minnesota State Farmers Alliance convened with Donnelly presiding. Ignatius Donnelly and Mr Fish clashed in a sharp exchange while a power outage interrupted the uproar. The race for president pits Donnelly against L. Long with Donnelly favored.
State Health Board met in St. Paul to organize under a new law with members Mills Millard Hewitt Staples McComb Hoegh Mayo Leonard Boeckmann Beebe. Dr Hewitt reports the board’s 22 year history and urges health education in normal schools and existing calf lymph vaccination use in over 7,000 cases. Staples re elected president and Hewitt secretary.
The Minnesota Horticulture convention opened in Minneapolis with a lush display of fruit and flowers. About 100 members attended as President J. M. Underwood urged full discussion and sharing of season's experiments. Papers were presented by W. M. Cook, E. F. Harris, William Robinson, and others.
Commodity and livestock prices move across markets. Wheat oats and corn steady in Chicago and Minneapolis with May July and January futures quoted. Cattle hogs and calves varied with steady openers and mixed demand in St Paul and Chicago. Receipts show hogs and cattle counts, with price ranges for prime and common cattle and various calf categories.
In Trenton on January 10, Republicans and Democrats in the New Jersey senate formed separate bodies. The Republican senate is recognized by the house, while the governor recognizes the Democratic chamber which has the keys to the senate. Police guarded the chamber to maintain order as the dispute centers on alleged illegal redistricting in the last election.
Edward Bent ley of Clinton dies from injuries after a rear end collision between the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Northwestern trains on the Clinton bridge. Martin Murray is dangerously injured. A Robertson of Garrison shoulder dislocated and hurt. Kilmer Shafer and Kinney of Gordonville lightly hurt. Christie Nelson of Gordonville sustained minor injuries.
About seventy five delegates attend the St. Paul gathering convening after 10 o clock. The committee on credentials is named and minutes are read before the secretary reports a treasury balance of 222 dollars and 22 cents. Col John H Stevens is nominated and elected president with Weaver and Hendrickson chosen as first and second vice presidents respectively.
Five of the city’s largest wood carving firms including Baumgarten & Co and Hertz Bros have locked out several hundred workers. The dispute centers on whether a workday should be eight or nine hours, prompting the labor action in New York.
The Times reports it is understood that five first class men of war will be built, signaling a major naval expansion. The move reflects strategic growth and strengthens royal fleet capabilities.
Special doctors L W Babcock and J J McKinnon named pension examining surgeons at Wadena while E K M Darrow H H Cratchfield and J A Wear receive larger posts. H G Schram becomes postmaster at Cottage Grove. replacements named at Richwood War road and other towns. Joby Walden succeeds J G Pitts at Winona N D Emmons county. Internal Revenue tabulates beer taxes for 1894. Minnesota share is $385327.39. Weymouth of Marshall and McClintock of Duluth admitted to practice before the interior department.
Seattle shingle men of Washington and Oregon organized a regional association with 96 percent of mills joining. They plan to raise and fix shingles prices to 1.20 per box for 6x2 and 1.45 for 5x2, with future increases expected. British Columbia manufacturers formed a similar association yesterday.
Members of the Third army corps examined Wilmington defenses from the Cape Fear river approaches and prepared a report on needed fortifications for defense in case of war. They declined to release details to the public.
The heirs of Samuel Suter of Red Wing Minnesota, killed while employed by Park and Nelson Lumber, have won a verdict of 5,000 dollars after a lengthy legal dispute.
Washington report states Senator Pettigrew introduced and won passage of a bill granting $200,000 to pay Crow Creek Indian settlers displaced from their lands by a Cleveland era order. The measure moves to the House and would become law unless vetoed by the president.
Onalaska Wisconsin officials approved water works, prompting Fire Kindler Manufacturing to reorganize. Two new members, A. Smith and John Kaufman, join the firm with added capital as output is set to expand.
London January 10 The government resumes the express service from Queenstown to London for American mails as they arrive through the regular service.
From Managua on January 8 the Herald reports Gen Ortiz and forces capture Nacaome in Choluteca province near the Honduran city. The invaders gain another important victory in the ongoing conflict.
A horse and cutting saddle were stolen from T Rowles of Belis Creek. No clues to the thieves.
In Palermo, Special Gen. Moria di Lav dane, new special commissioner with full powers over Sicily's military and civil lists, replaces Prefect Co mever of PR Palerm. A royal decree declares Sicily in a state of siege and is signed by cabinet ministers, signaling an abrupt power shift.
Special Chief Raitz brought Mrs. George Kobler from Peru Indiana after Kobler had been in custody for days on suspicion of murdering Mrs. Gottlieb Stahl nine years ago. Ohio law prevents a wife from testifying against her husband, so authorities decided to release Kobler despite evidence of guilt.
Robert McMillan sues George W. Pratt in Fond du Lac Wisconsin before Judge Wilson in a major case. The two week trial concerns a counterclaim of 285000 dollars filed by the defense. Both parties are identified as Oshkosh lumbermen.
Omaha special reports Richard Klocke detained by the German government while visiting his mother in Westphalia and forced to enter the army. A long-time resident of Nebraska City has only recently begun naturalization papers.
Special Judge Smith grants Harriet J. Powers a divorce from her husband, the mayor of Yankton and a world’s fair commissioner from South Dakota. The ruling names the parties and notes the dissolution of marriage as the court action.
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