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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1894

Page

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Post-Dispatch Notes Mitchel-Corbett Fight Attendance

The Post-Dispatch reports that at most two dozen attendees may witness the Mitchell-Corbett fight amid stringency. A Utica Utica Unitarian Church sandstone ledge holds a 15 foot mountain ash tree. A Carthage farmer keeps a female wolf watchdog with nine pups, while Mississippi Wisconsin river bottoms see more snakes and rattlers due to dry weather.

Post-Dispatch Unitarian Church Utica N.Y Mississippi Wisconsin River

New York Finds New Potato Bug Enemy

A new predator identified in several New York counties targets potato beetle larvae. About twice as long as the beetle with a slimmer body, it stings larvae and rapidly devastates their population, threatening potato crops.

New York

Rioters in Rome Arm for Bread Amid Weapons Hunt

In Rome on Sunday a mob demanding bread carried revolvers and daggers. The crowd’s action suggests a hunger crisis and rising unrest as citizens show force rather than feasting.

Rome Mron

Brief note on legislative roles and regional tensions

A fragment discusses the need for a club in a legislature and the duty of members. It praises the sergeant at arms for service in the house. The party whip is noted as more effective. A looming clash between Nicaragua and Honduras is anticipated as brief, given the small manpower and modern logistics, suggesting a rapid conflict.

German hunter arrives in San Francisco after elk chase

Rh Von Schutzbar Milching, a German hunter of distinction, travels from Colorado and Wyoming to San Francisco after reporting successful elk sport. He mentions finer Rocky Mountain elk than De Prance. De Prance, who held up a carrier at Gordon Nebraska and stole a penny, has been sentenced to life in prison for tampering with Uncle Sam’s postal service.

Rh. von Schutzbar Milching San Francisco Colorado Wyoming Rocky Mountain de Prance Gordon Neb Uncle Sain

Bible printed in finest type from Oxford presses

The Oxford University Press has produced a Bible printed from the brilliant type, the smallest size used in English printing. It comes with maps and measures 312 by 218 inches and is five eighths of an inch thick. It is bound in limp Morocco and weighs not quite three pounds.

Oxford University Press Morocco

Tea grower I. M. Mackweed visits San Francisco

I M Mackweed a leading Ceylon tea grower and longtime island resident has arrived in San Francisco. He served in Ceylon's legislative council and was chairman of the chamber of commerce before leaving.

I. M. Mackweed Ceylon San Franecisco Legislative Council Chamber of Commerce

Hoax Labor Ad Draws Hundreds in Chicago

An ambitious practical joker placed an employment ad in a Chicago newspaper. Eight hundred applicants showed up the morning of the ad and learned it was a cruel hoax, exposing a cruel joke that few found funny.

Chicago

San Diego man presents rare white eagle to Smithsonian

Roscoe Howard of San Diego presented an Ecuadorian white eagle to the Smithsonian. The six month old bird weighs about fifty pounds and stands around three feet six inches tall.

Roscoe Howard San Diego Cal Smithsonian

Veteran marksman makes sixteen mile walk for game

Joby Walters of Catonsville, Maryland, aged 96, known as an expert shot, enjoys hunting. He recently walked sixteen miles in one day, twelve in the morning and four in the afternoon, pursuing game.

Joby Walters Catonsville Mad

Wood scarcity may force US imports of South American woods

President Wilson of the University of Pennsylvania in accepting an Argentine exhibit at the world’s fair warned that soon cherry and other woods will exhaust domestic supplies. He said the United States must import these two grades of wood from the Argentine Republic and other South American countries to meet demand.

Wilson School of Biology University of Pennsylvania Argentine Republic United States

Dickens work fetches high prices at London sale

At a London sale of Dickens Felief the disputed box carried by the lov elist in his US tour sold for ten guineas. Three of his teddy ladies brought four guineas. Other articles also commanded high prices, suggesting the novelist's popularity endures.

Dickens Felief London United States

Emperor of Germany's costly journey to Italy and Austria

A German newspaper reports the Emperor spent over 500000 marks about $200000 on his ascent era trip to Italy and Austria. A privy councillor led a heavy trunk carrying 80 diamond rings 150 decorations many jeweled 50 scarf pins 30 necklaces with diamond pendants 6 sabers 3 large family photographs 30 gold watches and 100 gold cigar holders. The Emperor covers his own rail travel expenses.

Germany Italy Austria

No Question Rejected Suitor Dialog Exchange

A short exchange features a rejected suitor assuring he will meet her in heaven and a sympathizer questioning the idea. The suitor confirms she is a very good girl, reflecting moral tones in a restrained courtship vignette.

Newsboy Extra Reports Terrible Loss of Life

Street & Smith's Good News prints a street edition listing a terrible loss of life with a full roster of the killed and wounded as citizens seek details from vendors and bystanders.

Washington Gossip and Week in Review

Summary of political notes: B. O. Spencer named surveyor of customs at Denver. Blount allegedly paid from state department secret fund. Holman backs a Hawaii protectorate treaty policy. Gresham says no dispatches via Corwin and unaware of Hawaii trouble. House Democrats secure a quorum and begin tariff debate led by Wilson. final vote expected in January.

Washington B. Spencer Denver Blount State Department Holman United States Hawaii Greshans Corwin House Wilson Ways and Means Committee Janent Fi

Notable deaths and trials span the nation this month

A long list of obituaries and legal actions fills the page. Names include Mrs Anna Roberts of Watseka aged 102, Count Bernheim in Stuttgart, Constance McQuillan in Oregon, Lahon Heath in Revere born 1837, and Mayor John P Hopkins of Chicago. Crimes include robbery in Detroit and Kansas acquittal for Charles Elliott, with multiple court decisions and mob fears in Indiana and Illinois.

Anna Roberts Watseka Stuttgart Count Bernheim Constance McQuillan Charles Russell Oregon Pendleton Lahon Heath Revere Mass New Hampshire John P. Hopkins Chicago New York State Sprague Pearce New York Mouraille France Benedict Raudharbinger Nestor Schubert Liszt Langtry Jersey James Luddington St. Louis TSC Milwaukee Wisconsin

Multiple Fatalities and Damages Reported Across States

A series of incidents including deaths from accidents and fires across Nebraska Indiana Michigan Iowa and Illinois are reported. Cases include a man found frozen near Ogalalla a 13 year old killed by a falling tree near Muncie and a woman actress spraining her wrist in Denver.

Michael McCune Ogalalla William Fason Muncie Ind Fanny Davenport Denver Aurora Neb Paris Arthur Powell Herbert Hierons Edwardsville Mich Brock Kelly New Cripple Creek Reuben Daugherty Cottonwood Mmporia Kaw Cedar Rapids Iowa Ernest Taylor Oak Park New Orleans Harvey Butler Lake Cora Decatur Eld Pii Centerville John Poster Harlan Brichards Max Gerard Decatur, Lnd Rockishind Road Grinnell

Line and Sinners In Many Cities Reported Murders

A broad stream of crime notes from across the nation includes Eugene Prefent killed by John Strocher in St. Louis, Hearn shot by Snow in Omaha, Sherman Waggoner shoots wife in Lynville Inn, and George Schroeter’s suicide in Albuquerque. Reports also include arrests, robberies, embezzlement, and legal actions in multiple states and towns.

Eugene Prefent John Strocher St. Louis CV. Snow Omaha Hearn Sherman Waggoner Lynville Inn Etta Allman Semple Louisville Joseph Engel Frank Schmidt Pittsburg

Widow of Thackeray Dies at Leigh Essex

The widow of William Makepeace Thackeray, the famous author, died at Leigh in Essex. The report notes the death amid other scattered items from political protests to cabinet moves and provincial quarantines.

Work of Congress on Hawaii annexation and tariff policy

Washington reports detail Senator Davis opposing U S annexation of Hawaii and questioning Blount authority. Debates cite treaty history, secretary of state stance, and domestic distress from tariffs, wages, and factories. House debates cover income tax, silver seignorage, and tariff amendments through Jan. 15.

Boen Proposes Free Trade Box For Farmers In Tariff Debate

Washington January 16 Congressman Boen made his maiden House speech pushing a farm friendly tariff plan. He urges a barter style law exchanging farm products for manufactured goods to free agriculture from protection while maintaining revenue. Senate action on Hornblower nomination ends with rejection 6 to ?

Washington Boen Mr. Boen Wall Lake Liverpool Minnesota Messrs de Forest and Sperry Dems Conn Cochran Reed Senate Hill Hornblower Supreme Court Vilas Wisconsin Judiciary Committee

Tariff Bill Battle Yields Few Revisions in Senate

Washington notes report very little progress on the tariff amendment as Republicans led by Mr. Burrows press to may allow amendments through Wilson. The main change is a duty increase on condensed milk, with debate over free wool timing and a Hawaii issue referenced in Hearst remarks on the queen's protest and constitutional limits.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Internal Revenue Burrows Wilson Senate

Jen son Hardware Dealer Makes Assignment in Nicollet County

St Peter Minnesota January 17 Chris Jenson hardware dealer at Nicollet county made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors Monday Liabilities about 1000 assets about the same

St Peter, Minn Chris Jenson Nicollet

A Thousand Dollar Blaze Destroys Minneapolis Store

A mysterious explosion at J. C. Bro., 1103 Washington Ave S, caused a fire that wiped out Boots Shoes and Dry Goods stock. Loss around ten thousand dollars with only four thousand insurance. Building owned by L D Day damaged. Melby Fiss warehouse nearby also affected. Tenants like Dr O Brien report furniture and clothing losses near one thousand dollars.

Minneapolis Johnson & Plosion J. ¢ Bro Washington Avenue South Johnson L. LD. Day Melby & Foss Day Dr. O'Brien

Insurance War Sparks Rate Dispute in Chicago

In Chicago on January 12 the Western Union of insurance managers faces a potential violent outcome over alleged breaches of a 15 percent commission rate. Some members accused of breaking the agreement have allegedly captured bulk business, provoking a possible rate war among factions.

Chicago Western Union of the Insurance Managers

Prove to Death in Montana Cold Ends Fatal Journey

A man was found near Box Elder ten miles from Great Falls lying frozen on the prairie. He was brought to town and treated but died, possibly after starting toward Land Coulee Belt and becoming lost in the cold.

Great Falls Mont Box Elder

Freight collision scatters logs near Fau Claire

A northbound freight on the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha ran into the rear of a logs train for Daniel Shaw Lumber Co in Fau Claire Wisconsin. Logging cars piled onto the locomotive and logs scattered over the track. No injuries reported and passenger trains were delayed several hours.

Fau Claire Wis Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapois Omaha Daniel Shaw Lumber Company

City sells 300000 4 per cent bonds for park work

Cleveland January 12 1930 authorities sold 300000 in 4 per cent municipal bonds at a premium of 117 to the Citizens Savings and Loan Association. Proceeds fund park improvements and provide work for many idle men.

Cleveland

Colorado Coal Trust Solidified as Prices Jump

Denver coal dealers unanimously sign the lignite trust agreement and raise price from 2.00 and 3.25 to 4.00 per ton. About eighty dealers join the combine in Denver.

Denver Col Colorado Coal Trust Trust Combine

Prussian Cabinet Sets Stage for Royal Landtag Speech

London January 12 The Prussian cabinet met with Count von Eulenburg presiding and Chancellor von Caprivi in attendance to prepare the royal speech for the opening of the landtag.

Berlin Council Expands Night Refuges and Daytime Access

The Berlin municipal council approves extending the night refuge system to daytime use for the homeless and plans to fund warming halls. The decision aims to provide broader shelter and heat during winter.

Berlin

Thackeray’s Widow Dies in Essex Today

The widow of famed author William Makepeace Thackeray died this morning at Leigh, Essex, as reported from London.

Thackeray London William Makepeace Thackeray Leigh Essex

Money for Fool Foot Noted in Buffalo Settlement

Money for Fool. Buffalo Minnesota. Jan. 12. J. F. Kelly lost a foot and the Great Northern settled by paying him $5,000.

Buffalo Minn J. F. Kelly

Wedded couple leaves for Oregon after Minnesota wedding

In Dodge Center Minnesota Mr M Greesbach and Miss Mary Coleman from prominent families were married yesterday and will make their future home in Oregon.

Dodge Center Minn M. Greesbach Mary Coleman Oregon

Truths of a Famous Bank Robbery Recited by An Involved Man

St Paul January report recounts the 5,000 dollar gold robbery at Merchants National Bank. Narrator details the roles of Morris Fleury Howard Meiggs and Miller with emphasis on how Lares and Jacobs were robbed and how the loot was divided. Morris remains uncaptured. Howard and Miller await trial.

St. Paul Renaldo Lares Merchants’ National Bank Tom Fleury Mia Meiggs Butler San Francisco Fleury Miller Australia Morris Howard Almot Meiggs Jackson Fifth Streets Lares Porter Jacobs Pleary Messrs Fleury, Who Was Standing Behind bin Fleary Merchants National Bank

For Revenue Oily club book issues from press today

The St Paul Press club releases a deluxe volume titled For Revenue Oily. Harry W Wack of the St Paul Globe originated the project with twenty five club members contributing twenty two thousand words and thirty illustrations. Noted authors include Dr John J Conway Rev Samuel G Smith Capt Henry A Castle and Harlan P Hall. The collection spans humorous to pathetic studies and promises a wide subscription.

St. Paul Press Club Harry W. Wack St. Paul Globe Press Club Revenue Northwest North Star John J. Conway Samuel G. Smith Henry A. Castle Harlan P. Hall

Gerraghty Vindicated In Fire Charge Case

Judge French dismisses the case against Lawrence Gerraghty of Redwood Falls Minnesota charged with burning his own residence. The defense said the suit was a conspiracy to defraud him of all his possessions as alleged by his wife.

Old Merchant James Nutter Dies in St Peter

James Nutter a pioneer merchant of St Peter Minnesota died this morning of heart disease. He was engaged in hardware and agricultural implement business and blacksmithing.

St. Peter, Minn James Nutter

Mrs. Lightfoot Charged With Cruelty At Ohio Infirmary

In Findlay Ohio special charges have been brought against Mrs. Louisa Lightfoot matron of the county infirmary by the secretary of the prevention of cruelty. She is accused of scalding inmate John Fletcher with boiling water and then applying a mustard plaster to his bald head. Fletcher is said to have narrowly escaped insanity from the alleged abuse.

Findlay Ohio Louisa Lightfoot County Infirmary John Fletcher Pletcher

Mine Failure Lands Mines in Receivership on Gogebic Range

Milwaukee special column reports the Penokee and Genebic Consolidated mines owned by the Colbys and Rockefellers, capitalized at 6,000,000, pass to receivers. The group includes Colby, Tilden, and Cowet in Michigan and the Superior in Wisconsin on the Gogebic range.

Milwaukee Penokee Genebic Consolidated Colbys Rockefellers Receiers Colby Tilden, and Cowet Michigan Superior Wisconsin Gogebic Range

Water Crisis Fears In Vermillion As Company Plans Shutdown

Special Prospects rise that Vermillion may lose water service as the water works company reports losses and no settlement with the city. Many residents rely entirely on the city system, risking substantial inconvenience if shut down.

Vermillion S. D Water Works Company

Milwaukees Milw. Road Division Freight Agent Dies in La Crosse

Life's Journey Ended. La Crosse Wisconsin. Special WW Barron, twenty five years division freight agent of the Southern Minnesota division of the Milwaukee road, died today aged fifty six. He came to La Crosse thirty years ago and was employed in steamboat work until a railroad was opened west from this city. He was for one year agent at Mankato Minnesota, but for three years past has been too feeble to do any work. He leaves a wife and married daughter.

la Crosse Wis Barron Southern

Last minister tracks to Coolidge after Iowa return

Fort Dodge reports Rev. J. H. Avery, the congregation’s final minister, has resurfaced in Coolidge New Mexico and plans a return trip to Iowa.

Fort Dodge Iowa J. H. Avery Coolidge N. Mex

Markets slip and rise across wheat corn and cattle prices

Chicago reports mixed grain prices with wheat steady at cash and futures 59 7-8 to 66 1-2 cents, corn steady around 34 1/4 to 38 cents, oats steady near 20 cents. Minneapolis futures show wheat May opening 6 0 3 8 with highs near 6 2 1 8 and close around 60 3-4. Hog and cattle markets mix with hogs higher and active, prime steers around 5.75 to 5.50, cows down to 1.0 to 2.0, feeders at 2.25 to 3.8, bulls 1.0 to 1.5. Chicago cattle sentiment weak with limited higher grades and midrange at 4.50 to 5.25 for medium.

Chicago Minneapolis Northern Ste. St. Paul

Dairymen Convene to Seek Protective Legislation

In Chicago on January 17 delegates from twelve states gathered for the dairymen's convention where D W Willson of Elgin urged protective associations to curb fraudulent substitutes for butter and promote high quality dairy output. Leaders in oleo margarine protested admission. they argued they're repentant sinners and were allowed to stay. Willson noted the industry's annual business around 300 million dollars and criticized Secretary Morton for not sending a representative to attend.

Chicago D. W. Willson Elgin Willson Morton

Night Alarm Tragedy: Firefighter Falls Fourteen Feet

Lieut. David Burke of Hook and Ladder Truck No. 2 in St. Paul was nearly killed after leaping from bed in the dormitory and tumbling fourteen feet through a chute to a lower floor while responding to an alarm. He injured his right hip, paralyzing the side, and was attended by a physician after fall injuries left him sore but improving by noon. The cause remains unclear, possibly from a night mate.

St. Paul David Burke

State Bar Association Meeting Opens in Albany

A distinguished body of men gathered in the state assembly chamber for the annual meeting of the State Bar Association. Attendees included Vice President Adlai Stevenson and U S Senators David B Hill Dolph and Hiscock. The session opened with prayer by Rev Edward G Selden.

Sevenson Albany N. Y State Assembly State Bar Association Stevenson David B. Hill United States Dolph Hiscock Edward G. Selden Fire Adlai Stevenson Steverson

Gear Wins Iowa United States Senator Seat

In Des Moines on January 17 the Iowa legislature nominated John H Gear as the Republican candidate and Horace Boies as the Democrat. Roll calls showed Gear leading 33 to 11 in the senate and 77 to 47 with Watt Butler 1 in the house. A joint session will canvass the vote.

Gieurter Des Moines United States John H. Gear Republican Caucus Senate Harmon Goy Horace Boies Harper Gear Boies House Watt Butler United States Steator Iowa

Albert Thompson Sentenced in Robbery and Forgery Case

Albert Thompson received one year at Waupun for robbery and another year for forging a post order. The Washburn county case against L. H. Wang and bondsmen A Probert, Joseph Riley and F C Bailey resulted in a judgment for the full amount $1440. Wang, treasurer of Washburn county, held the money in the Washburn bank when it closed.

Chippewa Falls Wis Albert Thompson Marshall Waupun Washburn County L. H. Wang A. ©. Probert Joseph Riley F.C. Bailey Wang Washburn Bank

Miners Return to Work in Second Pool Near McKeesport

About three thousand miners resumed work in the second pool between McKeesport and Elizabeth. The Stone, Richers, Aliquippa, Cramps, Waltons, Fosters and Camden works are among those returning at 21 1/2 cents per ton. Joseph Walton guarantees six months of steady employment at 21 1/4 cents.

McKeesport Elizabeth Richers Aliquippa Cramps Waltons Fosters Camden Joseph Walton

Notable New York horse owner dies of pneumonia

In Fortunate Turimen New York area, 47 W. b. Hammers, a renowned horse owner and clubman, died yesterday from pneumonia. He was a second cousin of the dowager duchess of Marlborough. Fred Esher, another turfman, made an assignment yesterday and was recently worth $250,000, blaming hard times for his failure.

New York W. B. Hammerslevy Pneutonia Duchess of Marlborough Fred Esher

Secret Mahoning Valley miners meeting yields slim turnout

In Youngstown on January 17 a secret session of Mahoning valley coal miners delegates considered wage reductions and a proposed strike. Attendees were few and officials believe no strike will occur.

Youngstown Ohio Mahoning Valley

Milwaukee Rail Tests Questioned by Loco Men

Milwaukee January 7 railroad men claim the English locomotive Jamey Toleman with experimental trips between Chicago and Milwaukee fails in superiority.

Milwaukee, Wis Jamey Toleman Hicago Milwaukee

Blind Pig Case Opens in Buffalo Court

Buffalo Minn January 17 The state case against L Johnson for keeping a blind pig is heard. Johnson pleads guilty and faces at least ninety days in jail unless he pays a $50 fine which would reduce his sentence by thirty days.

Buffalo, Minn State Johnson

Death of Sir Hobert Burnett Bart in London

London January 17 Sir Hobert Burnett Bart is dead. He married in 1874 Maude Josephine daughter of the late James Murphy of New York.

Robert Hornett London Sir Hobert Burnett, Bart Maude Josephine Theate James Murphy New York

Bank assignee sues over unauthorized sale and quiet title

William J. Habu as assignee of the State bank sues Thorvald Guldbradsen alleging that after Herman Westfall assigned Matt Gallagher the bank bid $4,000 on Bassett Moroe Chee’s addition lots 4 5 and 6 and Kortzaard arranged a fake transfer. The bank claims it paid cash and was later forced to redeem part of the property from a sheriff sale. The suit seeks quiet title and to set aside the disputed transfer.

Minneapolis Special William J. Habu State Bank Thorvald Guldbratdsen Herman A. Westfall Matt Gallagher Beiang Bassett Mgoree Chese Kristigg Kortzaard Gablagher Pyake Qjuldbrandsgt Guldbragdsen Ruldbrerdsen

Corbett and Mitchell Contest Confirmed by Telegram

Tin, St. Louis reports Joseph Ullman receives a telegram from Joseph H. Vendit in Jacksonville confirming the Corbett and Mitchell contest will take place as advertised. The message, from Mike Dwyer the betting commissioner, is treated as official by close Duval club associates.

St. Louis Joseph Ullman Joseph H. Vendit Jacksonville Fla Corbett Mitchell Eastern Mike Dwyer Duval Club Yendig Florida

May Resign Over Right Concessions

Brussels premier Bernaert told King Leopold the cabinet would resign unless the right wing party concedes. A meeting of the right has been called to decide on cabinet concessions and the fate of the government.

von Caprivi Landtag Bernaert Leopold Brussels

Minnesota Democrats Meet in St Paul Banquet Follows Session

In St Paul on January 17 the Minnesota Democratic association held a meeting at the Ryan hotel with leaders including M. Foote, Smalley, Aberle and several state figures. A banquet followed the session as speakers like Thomas Wilson urged party unity and reform while praising Duluth Democrats and opposing silver policy and caucus controls.

St. Paul Minnesota Minnesota Democratic Association Ryan M. Foote Po J. Smalley Dan Aberle McMillan and Levitt Joseph Beach Northfield Yripp Duluth Hammond Buell Grover Cleveland National Democratic Congress United States Wilson State Central Committee Edle Cuteljeon Doran Association Hon. O. Brien J. Haines John P. Rea William M. Campbell Fo Wo Mo Catereon John A. Johnson Thomas DL O' Brien John E. Stryker J. J. Parkhouse Sheaves Wilson C. D O'Brien Democratic Party Ullice Aus Pasiens John W Rea The Young Democracy F W. M ‘Ateheon W. M. Campbell Adam Bede the Democratic Press Joka A Jolusou

Postmaster Appointments Named Across Several Regions

Postmaster selections announced including Hattiek in Vian Washington and Hatfield in Pipe Stone County Minnster W. Th Peek signed. Joseph Kreigher appointed at Everest Cass County Nb. Letters list official postings and regional assignments.

Hattiek Vian Washington Dan VA W. Saniley Hatfield Pipestone County Minnster W. Th Peek Joseph Kreigher Everest Cass County

Trial of Jemes O Laughlin for Maple Lake shooting begins

In Kiffalo Minnesota on January 17 the trial starts for Jemes O Laughlin charged with shooting Johnn Ma Corey last August at Maple Lake. The jury is selected amid a disputed verdict and Maroney had only mild injuries.

Badale Sheela Tase Om Trint Kiffalo Minn Jemes O Laughlin Johnn Ma ‘Corey Maple Lake Negresa Maroney Tal Pete Teak

London presses first to print using electricity

The Pall Mall Gazette reports the London paper printed entirely by electrical power, marking the first time an London newspaper used electricity to drive its presses.

Lightatow London Pall Mall Sae Lrst

Water Fight Spoils Helena Boxing Night

In Helena Montana last night a planned twenty round purse fight at Livingston venue turned fraudulent. The ring was flooded when a hydrant nozzle sprayed water during the third round, soaking fighters Kid Hansen and spectators as officials sought to end the spectacle.

Helena Mont Livingston Kid Hansen

Attempted Bribery in Ashton Murder Trial at Janesville

In Janesville the trial of Matthew R. Ashton for the murder of his aunt Mrs. Daniel Stone reveals a proposed bribery scheme. It is alleged Ashton sought to pay $3000 to City Marshal Spangler to influence District Attorney Wheeler to drop the case.

Janesville Wis Matthew R. Ashton Daniel Stone Ashton Spangler Wheeler Dodgeville Nicholas Holz Mineral Point Lafayette County

Preparing for Trial in Baltimore as Montgomery Sails to New London

A United States cruiser named Montgomery departs Sparrow's Point bound for New London amid preparations for upcoming trial proceedings. Reporters from several newspapers, including 1 Press, are aboard.

Baltimore United States Montgomery Sparrow's Point New London Representa. Associ? 1 Press

Renown of H G Fuller and L B Garry in South Dakota court moves

Gov Sheldon renounces H G Fuller as supreme court member to fill the six year vacancy after Judge Bennett’s death. L B Garry Pierre is appointed circuit judge for the Sixth district to fill the vacancy created by Fuller’s appointment. Both sworn in by Presiding Judge Carson. Fuller, 43, born in New York, moved to South Dakota in 1856. Garry, 40, born in New York, moved from Wisconsin 17 years ago, settled in Pierre in 1856. Both admitted to the bar in 1850 and 1860 respectively. long practice noted.

Me. Pallette Pierre Gov Sheldon H. G. Fuller Supreme Court Bennett L. B. Garry Pierre Sixth Judicial District Fuller Carson New York South Dakota Issg Isse L. BE Gaffy Wisconsin Isse

A Whitechapel Horror Report From Caneville Ky

Cincinnati police report details from Caneville Ky describe a brutal murder case involving a 17 year old girl. Mortier family associates Abe Higgins and the mother are in custody amid rumors of lynching threats.

Hawaiian policy talks aim to solve Hawaii problem

Chairman McCreary and Representative Holman conferred on a proposed congressional solution to the Hawaii issue. McCreary said a plan would be ready for the House by January 22 as Holman noted he would not push his resolution until talks with McCreary. It was stated that restoring Lilivekalani to the throne is abandoned in both executive and congressional circles.

Washington Senate Davis Keifer Fletcher Tawney Boen Committee On Foreign Affairs Lavis Hawaii United States Marcy Island of Blount Stevens Harrison Johnson Ohio Woleon Dalzell Minnesota Breckinridge Kentucky Springer Sinois Dingley Maine Harter Ways and Means Committee Treasury Department Bynum Tidiana Tarsney State Bank Bland Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Committee On Coinage Representative Sweet Tracey Raynor Simpson Jovins Hairman McCreary House Committee Holan Dem. Ind Congress McCreary Holman Mctreary Foreign Affaires Committee Lilivekalani

Pred Is Not Guilty In Robbery Case At Minneapolis

The jury found Pred Chamber not guilty of robbery in a case tried in Minneapolis. The panel had been out since Saturday morning and appeared tired. An indictment for assault remains, with county attorney planning to push the case to trial at the next term. The state may pursue the robbery charge against View Zabbin, though continuation is likely. The defendant was not present and was sent for. the case for her was postponed to the next term.

Frank Corps Meadville McKim Boise City Idaho Joseph King Battle Creek Mich Henry Temme St. Louis Frankfort Lottery Company Louisville Bowie Solomonville San Francisco Curtis George Schroeter Chicago Albuquerque N. M Charles Jones Livingston, Mont Northern Pacific Helena H. J. Willis Live Oak Fla J. Fraser Tampa Piqua Ohio Miami River Sid Cawthorn Clay Crawford Birmingham Ala Clark Burr Elgin J. P. Fuller Casstown Josiah Knoop Albert Peterson Carbon Wyce Thomas Morris Harrodsburg Joshua Mitchell C. M. Crumley Reformatory For Boys Lancaster Frank Mattison Bennington & Rutland Railroad Leroy Rogers Irving Pred Guiley Minneapolis Dan Chamberlain Tho Co View Zabbin

Huron Water Works Plans Deep Artesian Well

Huron Water Works contracts for a new artesian well for power near the river. FE A Swan to drill an eighty inch bore to a depth starting at 1 004 feet with option to extend to 1 200 feet if needed. The project aims to be the deepest in the region and outdo the nearby Risdow well. Work to begin once machinery is in place.

Huron Huron Water Works Company FE. A. Swan Gore Risdow

Des Moines Caucus Nominates Gear on Third Ballot

In Des Moines on January 16 the Republican caucus chose United States Senator nominee Gear on the third ballot after seven candidates entered. Gear led on the first ballot, no nominating speeches were allowed, and voting was conducted by ballot in the hall of representatives with the public excluded from the bar. Gear received a large vote count on the final ballot.

Des Moines Ana United States Burt Gear Enncws Wates

Secretary Hoke Smith Reverses Local Decision on Soldier Claim

In Ashland Wisconsin the Secretary overturns a local register and receiver ruling. He awards a valuable quarter section of land to a claimant who filed a soldiers declaratory statement but whose rights were deemed insufficient because he left government service early. The court finds the resignation not rejected immediately and orders patent for the claimant’s lands.

Old Service Ashland

Bank Reorganization Brings In New Officers After Receivership

The Commercial Bank in Wisconsin entered receivership in July and yesterday the court discharged Receiver Budfington. Reorganization will place FL Allen as president, Biberg as vice president, and Thomas B. Culver as cashier.

Ean Chire Wis Jao Commercal Bank Fesepe Siruel Onder Budfingtom FL ©. Allen Tte Biberg Thomas B. Culver

Gladstone Arrival Amid Scribbled Dispatches

In an unreadable note from January 16, a fragment mentions Gladstone arriving at a location with remarks about health and a possible public day. Strong entities are unclear due to damaged text.

Trial of De. AJ M. Pisher Opens in Circuit Court

Sioux Falls news reports the murder trial of De. AJ M. Pisher for the death of Minnie Olsen began in the circuit court. About twenty witnesses were subpoenaed, and proceedings are expected to extend through the week.

Pisher Meeder Telal Sioux Falls Som de. AJ M

Wealthy Albany resident Nelson Beardsley dies at fifty five

Gene Withad reports from Millleas Albany where Nelson Beardsley longtime wealth holder of the city and Auburn region died yesterday in his fifty fifth year His estate valued at around six million dollars marks a notable end to a prominent local figure with extensive business ties and social influence.

Gene Millleas Albany N. Y Dow Auburn Nelson Beardsley SRG

Redwood Falls Creamery Reopens Amid Planned Septary Upgrades

Minneapolis owner H A Holmeson plans to reopen the Redwood Falls creamery in March with upgrades including an A sep arator. Judge Webber grants Emma Whitmore divorce from Waller S Whitmore with custody of their one child. INKS Clerk Byram records ninety marriage licenses eighteen first papers and five naturalization final papers in the year.

Tiedwood H. A. Holmeson Minneapolis Redwood Falls Webber Emma Whitmore Waller S Whitmore Byram

Livingstone suit seeks accounting from Green in large trust

Emily Livingston and her son William B Blackwell sue Charles E Green in the New Jersey Supreme Court to compel him to account as executor and surviving legatee and trustee under related wills regarding a five million dollar trust. Judge Lawrence heard the motion in Trenton with decision reserved.

New York Emily Livingston William B Blackwell Supreme Court Charles E. Green Livingstone Henry EB. Green John Green Lawrence For Trenton N. J

Bank Teller Confesses to $47000 Theft in Two Decades

Theodore F. Baker, longtime paying teller at Consolidated National Bank in the city, confessed to President Jones F. Watson that he stole over 47000 during the last twenty years. He was arrested and held on 15000 bail for February trial.

Vuiladelphia Theodore F. Baker Consolidated National Bank Jones F. Watson

Suppressed Ridtous Organisations in Rome Riots

Rome dispatch reports government measures have broken the Fasci Dei Lavoratori branches. The society is said to be suppressed everywhere in the city and all implicated rioters are being arrested.

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