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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1893
Page
2
Crockett of the United States Colored Infantry claims to be the last man wounded by a Confederate bullet in the Civil War. This claim appears in a Brainerd Dispatch report from Brainerd Minnesota.
The new Columbian stamps are now available with a full set priced at 16 dollars 56 cents. No discount to crank collectors.
Professor Blake argues that lightning rods should be installed on buildings in cities except tall structures, estimating feasibility and safety implications for urban architecture.
In San Francisco the saloon license costs 25 dollars per quarter and requires proof of a man being sold with the police on the beat to obtain a certificate.
Denmark produces the finest butter at low price and has almost closed the English market for Irish butter, signaling strong competition and market shift in dairy trade.
California declares Exxerion bets invalid as neither Harrison nor Cleveland carried the state. Harrison secured one elector while Cleveland won eight.
A harsh wartime remark advocates using pick and shovel to dig out revolutionists on the Rio Grande. The speaker mocks enemy tactics of retreating into holes and covering entrances as baffling to troops.
McElinx Prinay of Bangor Maine, a young gentleman of society, recently broke his collar bone while attempting to don his ulster. The unloaded Maine ulster, priced at $10 cash, is described as a dangerous item to handle.
A new athletic event unfolds between the Grand Square and Münster street with a foot race. Competitors must pause at 19 beer shops, drinking a bumper of ale at each stop. The quirky challenge blends sport with brewery stops in a local innovation.
An English inventor outlines a method to lubricate loom wires by rotating a solid lubricant in tangential contact and then moving the wires longitudinally, ensuring lubrication along their run.
The text indicates Tur Marquis de Mores plans duels in Panama on his own account and that his past killing habit in Dakota makes him a disreputable adversary on the field of honor.
At a Venice charity ball a rich Englishman paid $5,000 for a single kiss from the Marchioness Pallavaccini. The sum will aid the bazaar’s beneficiaries, though the kiss gave little real pleasure to attendees.
A year or more after his liabilities reached $1,000,000 in Wall Street, Deacon White states that he has paid every debt dollar for dollar. The columnist notes a demand for similar men to support churches in need, suggesting several churches could benefit from such funds.
A baron secures a legal separation from his wife after proving she lied about her age by fifteen years. The piece questions the impact on the Austrian fair sex if such deception leads to harsh punishment, and ponders the prevalence of daily minor untruths in women.
An English paper reports a fog in Wensleydale near Leyburn that looked like a great lake with rising hills on both sides. The valley appeared flooded more than half, with the hills reflected clearly in the mist. The sun shone as the mist dispersed and the mirage faded almost immediately.
Natural history observers report that English sheep imported to Australia are growing lighter fleece. The warmer sky reduces the need for heavy wool, illustrating adaptation to new conditions of life in the region.
Olive growing, pickling, and oil manufacture surge to a remarkable boom in California. Dealers cannot meet all orders with Pomona Valley leading demand as brokers, growers, and makers all reap unusual profits, with demand estimated at five times the crop.
The survey from the North Pole to a distant line extends from Mexico to the Peruvian system, a three thousand mile stretch. Engineering progress is solid with no insurmountable hurdles, yet profitability remains doubtful given current population and business. Engineer Shunk warns against heavy investment.
A compact weekly digest compiling notable global events across politics, economics, society, and culture. Highlights selective developments, figures, and places shaping international affairs for quick reading.
The Indian agent at Pine Ridge faces charges of corrupt practices. The Cramps company will construct two warships, Iowa and Brooklyn, with contracts awarded to that firm. A demand of 1,000,000 dollars indemnity is made on the government over the Jersey City killing of a British subject said to have been hanged without a jury trial.
Boston endures a 1.655 million dollar blaze while incidents span St. Louis bicycle car collision Lima Ohio death of Conductor William R. Bernie. Macomb Ill. climactic clay collapse death, St Luke’s Long Branch fire loss 60000, Cincinnati steamer ice wreck, Montreal streetcar crash, Burlington fall fatality, Fall River many fire losses, Mackinac ice death, Pottsville wine poisoning, Odessa fire, Buchanan moonshiner killed by posse.
Obituary notes include John P. Squire a Boston chef dead with a fortune of 300 Boomo. Mrs. Warren editor of Heathen's Woman Friend dies in Cambridge. Burr Bros. store in Odessa burns with $75,000 loss. Ex prime minister Crispi plans Chicago exposition visit. Edward Scull oldest U S representative. Bailey of Texas youngest. Remains of Miss Mary Allen West arrive in San Francisco from Japan. Mme Cosema Wagner enforces strict rules at Bai reuthin rehearsals forbidding wraps and small belongings.
Reports list a New Haven official short in funds by 4500 dollars, suicides in Columbus and Omaha, a murder-suicide in Omaha, a missing Indiana businessman, a capital case in Illinois, a murder trial expected at Woodstock, embezzlement charges against a Kansas ex-official, a Denver attorney linked to a underage marriage tragedy, a hotel murder in South Omaha, a train derailment near Beauregard with injuries, a New Orleans merchant wounded, a mystery shooting above the city, a Roslyn wife assault followed by husband’s suicide, and bands of robbers terrorizing San Juan region with $700 loss to a prospector.
In Paris the French cabinet resigns amid the Panama affair. The trial of Charles de Lesseps and associates begins. Paymaster Harris of the British warship Nymphite receives eighteen months hard labor and dismissal for falsifying accounts and embezzlement. Argentine report notes Buenos Aires rebels surrender Carros after two weeks. The Colombian government suspends concessions in light of the Panama issue. Austria signs with Rothschild for converting large paper and gold rente securities. Berlin Times correspondent recounts updates.
The Prussian budget is projected to show a 4 million mark deficit due to reduced state railway revenues. In parliament, right wing members plan to withhold endorsement of M Floquet for chamber president. Shares in Hamburg Steam Navigation reject prosecutions for former directors over losses in Sunda steam service.
Labor reports a threatened strike by engineers on the Western Maryland railroad. Molders in Chattanooga Tennessee threaten action over wage cuts. Vandalia road plans to discharge freight handlers who refuse to leave unions, following Pennsylvania’s example.
Indiana boxers William Pitts and Dan Bailiff are set for a $500 side match. Champion Corbett seeks a $75,000 purse against Charlie Mitchell. Millie McGill to pitch for Chicago next year after a record with St. Louis in 1891. Ted Pritchard declines U S tour to fight Alex Greggains for $5,000. possible bout with Billy McCarthy. Joe Tansey and Ed Blake to fight to a finish in Columbus for a final portion of the month. John A Sullivan and Wiley Evans to box in Newport Kentucky for $1,000 next Thursday. Capt. Anson may quit baseball to enter billiards with plans to draw French players for Chicago's world’s fair. Yale’s Allen, Wade, Stillman leave uniforms and college. Wade suffers rheumatism. Donoghue’s skate match with Ennis and Franklin to be 11 mile race between Jan 20 and Feb 20 with location by lot.
The Briggs case will be appealed to the general assembly. St. Louis sells three beers and a sandwich for 5 cents. Edgar Mills of San Francisco dies leaving a fortune of 1 million dollars. Henry C. Sutter, age 40, marries Tilli Betjin, age 10, in Galena TL. Trask & Co. resumed business after a failure. Martin Peterson awarded 10000 against Lake Shore road at Goshen Indiana for damages. Mrs. Alice A. Minick admitted to practice in federal court Lincoln Nebraska. President Wainright of St. Louis Brewing says no beer war, no change in price. All St. Louis breweries selling beer at four dollars per barrel. K H Clark of St Joseph Missouri fails for 40000 with eastern manufacturers as major creditors. assets about 35000. Idwin Jewelry company assignment cited. A Delaware syndicate secures option on 1000 acres at Ashburn Station Missouri to build a large powder plant. A party of sixteen gentlemen accompanied by the land pastor…
A concise weekly summary of notable events from Minnesota North Dakota Iowa and Wisconsin. Covers multiple topics across the four states in a compact round-up format.
A wide run of Minnesota items covers a canceled state fair due to the Columbian Exposition, a $25,000 Winona school project, multiple deaths from disease and accidents, chemical explosions, and a long list of local incidents. Notable items include election votes for Harrison, a fatal rail accident near West Duluth, a fire at Kasson High School, and several community notices from Red Wing to St. Paul.
Reports detail injuries from runaway accidents involving Harlow Fuller of Sturgeon Bay and Nels Alme of Deerfield, a possible death risk to Alme, and multiple other mishaps across Wisconsin. Fires destroy a barn near Chilton, a Lancaster building suffers $800 loss, and a paper box factory plans moving from Ripon to Ashland. Casualties include Louis Miller’s arm injury and Frank King’s drag injury. Legal actions involve forgery arrests in La Crosse and Janesville, with company and church projects noted in Chippewa Falls and Appleton. New infrastructure includes a Center Outagamie county church cost of $8000 and a planned St. Joseph’s hall at Appleton for $20,000. The Northwestern road experiences two train collisions disabling engines and wrecking cars.
The Racine county board of supervisors appropriates 25000 dollars for a new county jail. Nearly 1000 birds are shown at the Southern Wisconsin Poultry Association exhibition in Richland Center. The Reid Ice Cream Company of New York plans a 10000 dollar milk condensing plant at Delavan. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway may build a Minocqua to Eagle River extension. John Noltner of Springfield Corners Dane county dies at 35 from a falling tree. Fenwood Lumber mill aims to produce 7000000 feet of hardwood lumber this winter. D C Starr Furniture of Oshkosh organizing with 100000 capital. directors named.
Fort Dodge reports a tequila of crime and health concerns with Lagrippe outbreak while McLean county suits end amicably. J M Clark in Jamestown worries over a wife who eloped with a hired man ten years ago, living as Mr and Mrs George Roderick. A devastating fire in Enderlin destroys a city block including the opera house and city restaurant with loss around 5000 dollars, largely insured. FE Jennings named to plan a midsummer press association excursion to the world fair. Alex Capehart burned by a gas explosion in Bismarck will be laid up days. Grand Forks dry goods stock fire causes 15000 to 20000 dollar damage, insured. Devils Lake mill burned with 20800 insurance on building, 6100 Millers' National, 11000 Mill Building, 2500 Home of New York, 1500 Manchester. loss fully insured. A north wind saves the city at a cost of 65000 dollars. A man who killed his father and inherited a fortune now loses control of wealth. Shenandoah Chicago Clothing Company sues Sheriff over 13000 dollars after stock levied for 2000. Sioux City Store Works molders walk out over scab labor. an adjustment is hoped. Burlington line engine wrecked after snow near Love Tree but no injuries. Ex President Hayes dies in Fremont Ohio after neuralgia attack. Webb Hayes confirms death. The death follows a sudden decline after a hopeful recovery.
The narrative covers Ex-President Hayes’s death after heart failure at Spiegel Grove with Dr. Hilbist at his side. It also details a Nebraska or Iowa style legislative session with a quorum, numerous bills, committees, and appointments by Gov. Merriam, noting short hours and rule debates as lawmakers introduce measures on coinage, quarantine, taxation, and other governance issues.
Sioux City advices report James J. Brooks missing amid a $95,000 misappropriation case. A Burlington brakeman Joseph Sims killed in freight yards. Leeds company receiver appointed for a Sioux City bank linked firm. Fort Dodge capture of John Quinn. reward offered. Knoxville shooting ends in self defense claim. Eldora leader George Wisner dies. Jackson township teacher Edward Chesbro charged with assault. Villisca District association deputies and officers named. Iowa National Guards officers elected. Catholic Knights of America state officers chosen. Allen & Swiney Electric Railway plant ordered sold by US court.
Albany January 18 The court of appeals affirms a lower court judgment convicting Carl W. Harris of murder in the first degree. Harris, indicted in New York City, secretly married the victim Helen Neil Potts under an assumed name and allegedly supplied capsules before a public marriage date set by the mother.
Paul Minn Special January 18 Yesterday opened the international curling association bonspiel with hundreds of visitors staying late into the night. Rinks from the far north showed fine condition and Manitobans and Milwaukee crews were among the likely top contenders for the prizes.
Postmaster Harlow of St. Louis reports the street railway postal service has been eminently successful. In the two weeks covered, local mail received and delivered dropped by four to five hours daily, with 300 to 500 pieces moved each day.
Hastings Minn Special reports a blaze that destroyed the dwelling of W G Cooper. The home had a small insurance policy with the St Paul Fire and Marine, and investigators are assessing the scene.
Fire destroyed the Whitewood flouring mills in Deadwood South Dakota today. The plant had capacity for fifty barrels per day and an estimated loss of fifteen thousand dollars, insured.
Special report from Mason City notes Matt Brennan, a local resident since childhood, was arrested today on forged check charges. The initial forgeries have been traced to their origin and the full extent of the circulating papers remains unknown.
In Richmond Virginia on January 18 a factory fire destroyed Allen Ginter cigarette works a branch of American Tobacco and Valentines meat juice works. Loss estimated around 250000 with insurance coverage.
In Madison Wisconsin this afternoon printers at Democrat Printing Company refused a two year wage binding contract and were discharged. About forty other workers in the office quit in sympathy as state printers the Democrat firm faces a labor dispute.
Chattanooga officials report Special Frank Cushman, a leading local figure and brother of Senator Perkins of Kansas, was arrested and jailed last night by postal authorities for robbing the mails.
Washington reports Special-Senator Cockrell of Missouri favored for a renewed six year term and the chairmanship of the appropriations committee if the Democrats control the Senate. The post would be more influential and less burdensome than a cabinet role, avoiding social duties.
A morning Sun report from Burlington Iowa describes a steep embankment wreck on the Iowa Central road. An east bound passenger train derailed crossing sixty feet above ground. the rear coach fell and turned over, striking its roof. Eight passengers rode in the coach. two were killed and others injured. Listed casualties include Rev Miller Wayland Iowa Elmer Reece Moyning Sun Kk S Drummer Wyoming Ml.
Abraham P. Bryant, first cousin of poet William Cullen Bryant, died today at his son’s residence in Eau Claire Wisconsin. The death was reported by the Special Telegram.
Senators proposed clerks for two committees at 5 and 10 dollars per day while a third clerk request earned 3 dollars daily. The vote in the Senate was 46 to 0 to adopt the 10 per day clerks. House moves included postponement of good roads funds, reconsiderations on pay for file clerks and pages, and several pay appointments referred to legislative expenses. Sympathies noted for late Senator Grinnell Pete county.
In Fripnay Minnesota the Senate discussed clerk allocations for the railroad and appropriation committees with votes and notices of debate. A Wood bill urged Congress to pass the anti option bill while Kiester proposed stricter religious corporation rules. A quarantine memorial passed the Senate. The House judiciary reported on citizenship surrender penalties, and a dairy laws standing committee resolution was adopted. A newspaper subscription allowance for house clerks was defeated.
After roll call President Clough announced standing committees. Senators introduced bills on electors by district, inheritance tax, school savings banks, suffrage qualifications, and railroad cost reporting. Rules approved. many bills referred. session debate over extending 6 day limit.
The Minnesota senate opened with multiple bill introductions including railroad land inspections and probate code amendments. Provisions include returning condemned lands to owners if unused within five years and abolishing days of grace on notes. The house began with Tyler’s resolution for an assistant enrolling clerk and debated personal property tax exemptions and public warehouse establishments on rail right of way.
Two boys, John Baker and Richard Imerson, aged fourteen, wandered from West Side St Paul toward Pig's Eye while hunting. Imerson fell through ice and died after Baker carried him to warmth. Baker claimed giving whiskey to sustain him. Imerson died at the station after arriving unconscious. an inquest is set for 1:30 pm.
In Georgetown, Frank Vining a Sunday school superintendent and prominent citizen confessed to forging notes and bank checks amounting to about 311000. He admitted signing for forged votes and endorsed checks drawing on Georgetown National and Savings Bank as well as other local banks. Vining was arrested in Haverhill and held in jail on a three thousand dollar bond.
New York Jan 16 Senator Carlisle has accepted a place in Mr Cleveland's cabinet. He reportedly notified Cleveland before leaving Washington that he would take the treasury portfolio if supported by the administration in his 1896 presidential nomination bid. Carlisle is said to have secured assurances of Tammany Hall support and favored Murphy for senator. He plans a New York consultation with Cleveland next week.
The National Association of Amateur Oarsmen executive committee disqualifies ten members from East End and Everett Boat Clubs for competing with professionals at the Saratoga Lake regatta and adds several more for aiding and abetting a suspected fraud in the same event.
In Wenatchee on January 16 Captain Alex Griggs of Grand Forks North Dakota is finalizing steamers to operate on the Columbia and Okanogan rivers in connection with Great Northern trains. Reports confirm extensive coal beds along the Methow river.
John Huntington dies in London while traveling home. misdirection hints at a hunt in the Adirondacks of Mexico. Louisa and Joseph Galiano of Hartford twice married and twice divorced. David J. Carey sues his aunt in New York to recover his mother's family Bible. Yale junior Robert Hubbard Nelson dies of brain fever from overstudy. Secretary Elkins praised for wealth from his wartime and business success. Hamilton College installs Rev. Dr. Melanthon Woolsey Stryker as ninth president at Clinton, New York. Rich New York sisters embroider Paderewski minuet phrase on hose. Whitelaw Reid plans a three-month California trip. winter worsens his throat. Mrs. Hannah Chard of Port Norris hopes to celebrate her 106th birthday April 20. Ex-Treasurer Foerster’s family disgrace haunts him after his son’s death and city robbery. Mittens Willet, famed stage actress, dies of cancer in New York. George R. Graham, founder of Graham’s Magazine, ill in Orange Memorial Hospital. age eighty-six and financially adrift after years of precarious living.
Chicago grain quotes show No. 2 spring 77 to 77? No. 3 spring 66 to 68? No. 2 red 77 to 70. Oats No. 2 31 to 32 cents. Wheat and rye prices listed with multiple grades. Minneapolis reports No. 1 hard 70 to 70? No. 1 Northern 68 cents. Oats 31 to 40 cents. Barley No. 2 yellow 4 to 5 cents. St Paul lists hard wheat 68 to 69 cents and other grain varieties. Livestock prices in St Paul and Chicago include prime steers 3.50 to 4.50, cows 2.60 to 3.25, hogs 4.50 to 6.45, lambs 4.10 to 6.25.
Special from Redweed Falls Minn January 18 Dr. Ribeldaffer aged 74 died last evening after two months of illness. Born in Pennsylvania in 1818 he moved to St Paul in 1851 and led Presbyterian church organization in the Twin Cities. He helped found Westminster Capolis and Central churches and headed the reform school for eighteen years. He maintained correspondence with former pupils.
The Moore versus Ellis case in Eau Claire Wisconsin was submitted to a jury after the plaintiff’s attorney impressed the court by calling witnesses to impeach Ellis, a prominent Brooklyn lawyer. Witnesses included a former partner of Ellis and several defendants argued the testimony was driven by personal animosities. The defense presented evidence from a lumberman, two lawyers including the district attorney, a banker, and other businessmen supporting Ellis’s standing.
The National American Woman Suffrage association met in Washington with Miss Susan B Anthony in the chair. Amendments to the constitution were considered and decided the conventions will be held in Washington in alternate years at the start of the first or long session of each new Congress, with intervening years set for locations chosen by the executive committee.
Ovid Musin of Des Moines sued the Chicago and Northwestern for 30,000 dollars claiming injuries from a railroad accident near Story City. He alleges the line caused medical expenses and damages to his career after a head injury and missed engagements. The suit seeks compensation and costs.
Madisam Wisconsin January 18. The inauguration of Charles Adams recently president of University of Wisconsin took place in the library. A crowd of about 300 attended the ceremony with distinguished guests. President Dartlett of the state university board of regents presided.
Chicago reports Goddard has accepted a March 3 bout with Denver Smith at the Olympic Club in New Orleans. The match carries a $10,000 purse and a $2,500 side bet.
Christ Nygaard and his wife were arrested in Minnesota after fleeing toward the east following reports they cruelly abused an orphan boy obtained from a Chicago home for friendless children. The sheriff intercepted them after a telegraphed tip alerted authorities.
Cincinnati based Mr. Von Konk head of the Volks Freund newspaper is missing from home. His employer reports a cash deficit totaling twenty five thousand dollars in his accounts, prompting a search for the editor.
Snow blankets trains at Oskaloosa and JTowa with freight halted on all lines except Rock Island which run two cars in the drift. Illinois Central suffers extensive delays while Boone reports suspended business. Cedar Rapids records 20 degrees below as weather worsens and blocks may total.
Northwestern lumbermen from Minneapolis to Chicago will be given an excursion by the Chicago Great Western and a banquet in Dubuque on January 25. Maj. Day of Standard Lumber and Col. Stout of Knapp Stout oversee the arrangements at the Governor's Greys armory for the event.
Washington reports a seven million dollar increase in internal revenue during the first six months of the current fiscal year compared with the same period last year. The boost reflects higher collections across multiple tax categories and agency actions aimed at improving compliance.
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