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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
3
The six story Brainerd building known as Milwaukee Failure goes to W. J. McElroy as secretary. A bond of 120000 is given. Principal creditor is Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance with a claim of 70000.
The House Committee on Commerce voted to report favorably bills for a bridge across the Columbia River in Stevens County Washington by the Columbia River and Red Mountain Railway Company.
The piece juggles rumors about a forthcoming royal biography and a Turkish wealth boom while debating homicide causes from hard times to sensational newspapers. It also notes Gov. Pingree’s stance on smoking, reports Illinois child labor decline, and cites a Caracas baritone jailed for refusing an encore, reflecting satirical viewpoints on publicity and culture.
A note claims another flying machine was perfected last week, underscoring that other perfected devices still fail to fly.
An engineer describes a 2500 volt shock and its puzzling appeal. The Polyclinic Hospital in Philadelphia cures a genuine kleptomania case in three weeks. Ten days’ imprisonment reportedly cures many ills. Boston debates the Franklin fund trusteeship. Col W F Cody hatches a 2 million dollar irrigation plan to reclaim 300000 acres. A Cranston girl, ten, drives a milk cart before daybreak, proving herself a smart milkmaid.
The passage notes Great Britain’s refusal to state any attitude should a war erupt between the United States and Spain. It questions whether anyone expected Britain to intervene or reveal its position early, suggesting a wait‑and‑see approach before taking sides.
Prof. Victor C. Vaughn of Michigan university argues college athletes face short lifespans and heart or kidney disease. He proposes starting by prohibiting football to curb the harms and pressure on players.
The appointment of Von Hegermann Lindenkrone as Danish ambassador to Paris draws American interest because his wife is Mrs. Charles Moulton of Boston, who once had a brief bright career as a concert soprano.
London experiences a spell of fine winter weather as sun and air lift spirits, though residents know they often endure harsher conditions. The tone suggests a lighthearted contrast with past bitter conditions.
Fifty thousand dollars is appropriated to cover expenses for the Grant monument dedication in New York. The date is set for April 12 with President-elect McKinley expected to attend. The completed monument will cost six hundred thousand dollars, raised by popular subscription after a slow collection in the metropolis.
The piece argues Chicago reports a low death rate while its drinking water remains unsafe. It contends the health department may shut schools if clean water isn’t supplied, suggesting that tallying vital statistics to show a low death rate is arithmetic juggling.
A Kansas City conductor compelled a violator of cleaning rules to scrub a dirty seat area after profusely soiling it and leaving the car. The act is described as a fitting punishment for the crime, deemed either lunacy or brutishness, calling for strict handling.
The article recalls Claus Spreckles’ daughter who asserts her independence by marrying whom she chooses. She returns a large sum his settlement had placed on her, signaling she and her husband will manage their own affairs. The piece praises her spunky stand as a model for other women.
A condensed weekly digest surveys major happenings across continents. It highlights political shifts, economic developments, conflicts, scientific advances, and cultural milestones shaping global affairs in succinct summaries for quick reading.
December public debt fell by 2 839 577. Treasury receipts topped expenditures last month. A fraud order targets Washington Farmer Land Co of Seattle. Smithsonian plans a life size Sioux chief for Turkey’s sultan. Currency controller approves Ham National Bank of Mount Vernon with 50000 capital. No truth in Sherman Cuba visit rumor. Treasury awards lighthouse vessel contract to Wolf and Zweicker of Portland for 7300. Oregon battleship at Mare Island sails for a lower California cruise around the 13th.
A compilation of obituary notices and tributes: Vivian St Martin, renowned geographer, dies in Paris. Prof William Pancoast, eminent physician, passes in Philadelphia at 64. James Kirk, linked to the 1844 Baltimore Washington telegraph line, near paralysis in Piqua Ohio. Ernest Rosen scatters his father's ashes from Eads Bridge St Louis. editor Joseph R McCullagh dies leaving an estate to seven heirs with Dublin connections. Sir Henry Halford, English rifle captain, dies in London. Storace Merriam, 75, Kansas City insurance man and former lawyer and civil engineer. Santa Fe attorneyship details noted.
A boiler explosion at Fisher Oil in Sistersville West Virginia killed two men and injured two others. A Greensburg Indiana mother harmed her child during a visit. A powder blast near Lakewood Colorado killed Peter Fagin and Michael Sebia with Joseph Larkin fatally injured. Floods raise Black River and submerge areas near Poplar Bluff Missouri. Constable Charles E Campbell injured in Dayton Ohio during eviction. Steamboat Belle of the Coast burned and wrecked at Carrollton Louisiana, owned by Captain John Aitkin and insured for thirty thousand. Rock Springs Colorado state hospital burned. twelve patients evacuated. Schroeder Smith Schroeder paint works destroyed by fire in Lancaster Pennsylvania. insurance estimated at fifty-two thousand.
Reports from Kansas City to New York detail arrests in a train robbery probe near Glendale and shootings involving Kate Dunn and Michael Minnester. Eugene Rideway, jailed in Centropolis, ties to a Kansas City Independence car hold up. Corning and Springfield note Altgeld pardons and commutations for bankers and convicts. Buffalo covers Henry Duck’s bank failure case and bail. Denver bankers Meadocroft family clemency, and a kiting fraud release of F Miller with others awaiting sentencing Jan 23.
A new rebellion threat in South Africa looms alongside Mexican fire losses totaling about 200000 dollars. Reports claim Spanish forces killed 3000 Philippine revolutionists with 25 casualties and Weyler fate rumors. Cardinal Sanfeliel dies. Armenian Bedros Effini assassinated. Brazilian cruiser Almirante Barroso sold to Japan. Ottawa experiences a recent quake with no serious damage reported.
The report notes Maximo Gomez crossing the military line of Puerto Principe near Ju aaro on the Moron coast, signaling insurgent activity in the northern province. Also mentions the pope recovering and resuming duties.
Miscellaneous society note reporting a convention of the Order of Railway Telegraphers to be held in Peoria on May 17. It also lists various business items such as assignations, financial liabilities, and court actions from diverse U S sources.
Governor Clough schedules March 23 execution for Wyoming murderers. Farmers' Alliance in St Paul vows to unite with Industrial union. Aug Arndt of Stillwater assigns assets around 1300 dollars. Mrs. Guthrie wins 5000 dollar damages in St Cloud court over her husband Archie Guthrie’s death. State prison earnings total 19498.86 in December with 2883.87 from convict labor.
The January meeting in Indianapolis opened with a prayer as Chairman Hugh Hanna led the executive committee in calling the five member conference to order. Delegates total 270 with reports on credentials and organization outlining permanent officers and rules.
In a heated wager, one man bets $50 against $100 that Etryker will win a fight, but the confidence is that Muggsy will knockout Etryker in less than twelve rounds. The other party remains unfazed, claiming certainty in the referee's decision.
A brief Detroit Free Press item notes a renewed connection at year’s start. The couple shares a warm exchange as resolutions are exchanged and acted upon, signaling optimism for the new year.
A brief Town Topics excerpt describes Mamie and Jack with his arm around the speaker at Ada. The line notes he had to go home and questions why he could not depart, hinting at a domestic or social moment without further detail.
A blast at the Pennsylvania Torpedo company plant in Shamokin destroys a two story building and a large ground crater. Early estimates place fatalities around six with later reports citing two women and two men killed and one injured. Concussion shattered nearby schools and towns as far as Economy and Carapolis.
Eau Claire Wis January 14 The trial of John ODonnell charged with murdering his wife by strychnine is underway He has been jailed since his wife died several months ago The 38 year old mechanic had a household with his wife their 13 year old son and OConnel s father Mrs ODonnell died after a sudden illness in great agony.
West Superior Wis Jan 14 creditors mourn as Burgess Murray bicycle agents and American District Telegraph managers fold their tents and disappear. Notes left with creditors keep attorneys informed while Burgess known locally for six years and Murray a newcomer depart for Resland British Columbia.
Secretary Francis affirms that lands within Mexican and Spanish grants at ratification date remain in a state of reservation under the 1853 treaties, a status continued by the 1891 act creating a court of private land claims. Reservation endures until the court’s judgment becomes final.
The Minnesota board of health and vital statistics held its annual meeting in St Paul on January 14. The unanimous re-election of President Franklin Staples of Winona and Vice President Henry Hutchinson of St Paul was announced. Secretary election was postponed.
Berlin reports the Princess de Chimay who eloped with Hungarian gypsy musician Janos Rigo last summer will appear in tableaux vivant at the winter garden after her divorce from her husband. The engagement follows prior elopement and confirms public interest in her personal life.
Paris Jan 14 Parliament resumes. After an address from Admiral Valen the Senate adjourned. The Chamber of Deputies re elected M Bryson as president and re elected vice presidents M Raymond Poincatie Paul Deschanel Sarron and Gustave Isambert.
A Chicago Special reports twelve men women and children fell ill after eating pork and sausage on Wednesday. Two are near death, three more in danger, one has recovered, four children stay home under care. doctors hope to save others. Parents blame poisoned meat, the butcher cites another cause.
Milwaukee readers see a brief note about a $120,000 builder’s fund and a claim involving Northwestern Mutual Lift Insurance Company as the creditor, with details truncated.
The Lord Mayor of London, Rt. Hon. George Faudel-Phil ma, opened a campaign to raise funds for the Indian famine relief. The initiative aims to gather donations from the public and institutions to support relief efforts.
The House approved the Loud bill by 144 to 105 after two days of debate. It denies second class rates to serials that are books or book reprints and bars sample copies and returns of unsold publications. The bill requires statewise packing of mail matter before posting.
The Senate debated navigation law amendments and moved toward reappointing Navy Commander Quackenbush amid controversy. Progress was reported on free homesteads on Indian lands but no final vote. Edward E. Robbins was identified as the author of Havana letters read in the Senate. A Cuba resolution sought congressional recognition and funding for a minister. Sherman’s grain standard bill stalled as the House discussed Pacific railroad funding without action.
Washington reports the second day of debate on the Pacific railroad funding bill marred by a sensational clash as Rep Johnson of California attacks Hearst and Sutro. Rep Cooper denounces the remarks as a cowardly smear, overshadowing the bill’s session with a loud confrontation before a quiet continuation of floor votes.
Washington January 12 The house debated the Pacific railway funding bill in fragmentary five minute sessions. A final vote on amendments will occur today. The Red River bridge bill passed the senate and awaits action. The Indian appropriation bill totals 7.45 million, slightly below last year, with increased school funding and new schools in Chamberlain and Rapid City. Dawes commission continues with special pay. $40,000 allocated for unpaid citizen commission costs.
In Washington the Senate clashed over the free homestead bill as Allen pressed Vilas on Democratic platform origins in Chicago or Indianapolis amid party differences. House heatedly replayed Johnson versus Maguire in a barter of insults tied to Hearst remarks and Johnson's 34 year old forgery indictment. Speaker Reed announced Crisp's vacant committee seats and sustained the order against recommitting the Pacific funding bill.
Columbus Ohio January 14 the national convention of the United Mine Workers opened with about eighty delegates representing nearly all bituminous coal districts. President Penna in his annual address reviewed wage troubles of the year and said many methods had been advanced as means for bettering miners condition.
Helena Mont Jan 14 Trials of Vice President and Manager and Receiver Edgerton and former Director E Bb Beattie and late Assistant Cashier George H Hill of the First National Bank will not occur until late in the year. Judge Knowles tied to bank does not wish to preside and no other circuit judge available for some time.
Aberdeen South Dakota January 14 The case against G M Clark of Milbank the alleged forger and embezzler who fled to Mexico may be dismissed Attorney Null of Huron who defended Clark has returned from the East and is believed to have secured a non suit for the pending cases
Special Master J P M Richards sold all property of the Coeur d Alene Railway and Navigation company yesterday at Wallace Idaho. Emerson Hadley bought the assets for the Northern Pacific Railway company for 220000 dollars.
At Oak street crossing Bryn Mawr and Oak in Minneapolis a Chicago Great Western freight train collided with a street car. Six passengers and two employees were seriously hurt. Prof. Riddle suffered critical skull fractures while Motorman Johnson and Conductor Peterson were injured.
At Plymouth the Nubia reported cholera cases among troops, later attributed to dysentery. Two lancars died, a body was buried at sea, and further patients were moved to a hospital ship as troops remained aboard.
London Jan 12 Mr Reid the Montreal contractor now in England is believed arranging the construction of a powerful vessel for a fast service to expedite passage from Great Britain via Canada to the extreme western parts of America.
A small copper box holding Kate Field and author ashes was buried at Mount Auburn cemetery in Cambridge Massachusetts beside the writer's mother with no ceremony.
In St Paul a large attendance watched Gov Clough take the oath of office in a joint session with the senate. Ex Gov Rameey Chief Justice Start and other officials attended. Gov Clough greeted by Speaker Jones amid applause as his grandson presented roses. The session adjourned shortly after.
Sen Ringdal proposes a sweeping rate cap allowing 2.5 cents a mile for passengers and 50 percent of current freight rates, with enforcement provisions and July 1 1897 start. He also seeks to abolish the railroad and warehouse commission shifting duties to the attorney general. House actions include death sentence execution changes and repeal of struck jury laws, plus a tax on gifts and contests to seats. The senate adjourned to Monday.
Jan 13 reports Hon. J. D. Jones ill, Jacobson chairs. six bills and six resolutions discussed. Kellar’s tax on beet sugar industry approved by house. Jan 14 senate short but active with six bills and several resolutions. Miller resolution urges investigation of tax evasion by common carriers. Speaker Jones remains ill at Windsor. Jacobson adopts board of regents report on the salt spring grant. Donnelly pushes joint committee to probe Mountain Iron mine relinquishments.
Floyd county excited as Sheriff Fairbanks and Mrs. Fertig of Charles City elope. The wife of a liquor dealer, about thirty five, left for Madison Wis on Friday claiming a visit. Fairbanks followed by train and joined her in Dubuque early Saturday. Fertig arrived Sunday after learning of bank money she revealed.
Americans and Europeans in Bangkok report a brutal assault by Siamese soldiers on American vice consul general E. V. Kellett. Affidavits from European witnesses describe the attack as without excuse, while the United States minister resident and Consul General John Barrett protest actions. American prestige in the Orient demands prompt action.
Wahpeton North Dakota reports all public and private schools closed until the throat disease affecting children abates. The illness has spread alarmingly with several deaths noted recently.
A brief luncheon scene has Kitty dismissing a Boston woman's Emerson talk and redirecting the conversation to football with a quick, witty jab as a judge oversees the exchange. The remark reveals light social banter and cross topic chatter.
Editor and space writer debate tone over Eastern Question with imagined outcomes. a coin toss yields heads for war and tails for peace as Texans sift through news.
A fragment from the New York Evening Journal quotes a jelly pause as a house wife tightens a bag saying the task remains a constant strain. The line pairs a domestic scene with a note on ongoing difficulty.
A theater conversation quoted from the Washington Star describes a woman's accusation that Mrs. de Meure's husband forces her to dress and bans her from buying a stylish hat. The man beside her questions the claim, suggesting he may be a brute or a philanthropist.
A mammoth Chicago hall capable of seating 20 000 will host large events. The article hints at the dramatic scenes expected when the venue is filled. It contrasts domestic humor about a pug dog with the new civic project and its anticipated impact on the city’s cultural life.
Massachusetts records show an Indian population of 519, down by one since 1870. The remark that civilization is fatal to the red man is presented as a stark, critical view of indigenous disruption.
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