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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1892
Page
2
Brainerd Bispaten and New Harpsurme report war Governor Nathaniel 8. Berry of Bristol is 96 and active in the village whenever the weather allows. Sixer Boulanger’s death in exile leads to the removal and sale of over one hundred thirty bronze busts from former admirers’ homes.
Peter Jackson of Australia felled two ambitious pugilists in Chicago before 4 000 spectators. He is praised as a slugger who relies beyond his jaw for fistic fame, distinguishing himself among prominent fighters.
The article notes the correct pronunciation of the title khedive of Egypt as khed-ee-vee with the emphasis on the first syllable. It adds that rulers have long dealt with inept followers, implying a long history of ineffective leaders.
Colonel E D Baxer fell early in the Civil War while leading a charge at Ball's Bigfig. He lies in a neglected grave in Lone Mountain Cemetery, San Francisco. A proposal seeks to move his remains to Golden Gate Park and erect a monument.
Dox Emmuo Castecar former President of the Spanish Cortes is in Paris undertaking three books a Columbus monograph for the upcoming discovery celebration a study of Spain's principal orators to be issued in New York and a travel description of the world's most beautiful cathedrals.
The successor of Tewfik, a promising yet impressionable youth educated abroad, will be pulled by rival rulers in the coming years. His tenure may weary him of advisers who press for their own gain rather than his.
The Countess of Clancarty formerly Belle Bilton, a concert hall singer, has welcomed twin sons. Friends say the birth will elevate the mother’s social recognition she desires. The maxim attributed to Napoleon notes that the greatest woman bears many children, while British society may now show her more cordial regard.
Mr D J Meserole who shot Theodore Larbig in a Brooklyn flat in unpleasant circumstances was tried and acquitted. He has applied for admission to Plymouth Church as proof of conversion and has parted with his seat in the New York Stock Exchange. He did not give it away but sold it for 21000 dollars.
O A Grimm of Moscow calls Hamaza a nutritious anchovy from the Black Sea to feed peasants. A Niflis firm currently ships Hamaza to Constantinople for profit. The Red Cross Committee will study catching and drying methods and act if Hamaza proves viable.
The theatrephone, tested in London, can deliver opera or stage dialogue to homes. Hotels plan to install multiple units for ten minutes of entertainment per shilling. In Paris the instrument already has about one thousand subscribers.
Caroline Van Beethoven, last bearer of the name and widow of Ludwig’s nephew Charles, died in Vienna at 84. She left three daughters and a life of financial hardship, supported by her children, two musicians and annual gifts tied to Beethoven’s death anniversary.
A paragraph circulating claims Norway may require a girl to bake bread before marriage. If echoed in America, it invites comment on the type of bread required and the husband’s role, with a flippant note that criminals could be sentenced to marry bad breadmakers as a substitute for death.
The Navy paid Union Iron Works San Francisco fifty five dollars for cruise construction. The treasury exonerated special agents linked to a re appraisal of goods imported by McCreary Co New York. A telegram reports a Nomales Arizona incident where soldiers and a paymaster guard clashed with locals and a sergeant was arrested.
The item references multiple political and scientific figures amid retirements and deaths. Senator Surmman plans to withdraw from politics after his current term. French naturalist Jean Louis Ramap de Quatrefages de Beau dies of influenza. Brisbin and Cardinal Lee are mentioned in political contexts. George S. Barcarter travels from Lisbon to resume his post. Other items note theater, academia, and diplomacy developments alongside circulating reports of Count von Schweinitz possibly resigning as German ambassador in St. Petersburg.
Fine in Brady's carpet house at St Joseph Missouri caused a loss on building and contents of 159090 insured. Tuk works of the Waterbury Brass company destroyed by fire loss 260000 insurance 187000. Pre river rises at Rome Georgia merchants remove goods. A sleeping car with Andrews Opera company derailed burned near Brainerd two dead twenty three injured. Henry Osword dies from Chicago boiler explosion fatalities five. Durie fire in Cavalry Episcopal church Pittsburg roof collapse firemen injured one Robert Edwards dies. Landslide on Delaware and Hudson near Minooka blocks tracks trains rerouted via connections.
A coroner and undertaker in Sioux City sell bodies to a medical college. A Milwaukee woman strangles her newborn. Henry Corpis, who killed Mrs. Georgetta Horner in Oxford Ohio, was lynched in that town. A Minnesota clergyman’s son is jailed in Chicago for forging his father’s name. Denver discusses a petition to commute Dr Graves’ sentence. A jury acquits Al Roberts in a train wreck case near Colfax California. William Rees is found guilty of murder in Ironton Pennsylvania. A Grand Forks woman pleads guilty to manslaughter. Dr Graves’ appeal stalls as he faces execution. In Challis Idaho a $3 quarrel ends in stabbing and a fatal shooting. The deaths of Kestler and Jacoby mark a fatal duel between prominent men.
A mixed batch of 19th century items reports the deaths of Ranxpetra Rocers in Rome and Siias Irvrsing in Mexico, a French harbor tragedy at St Valery, and a letter denouncing the Louisiana lottery. It notes a Portugal Brazil commercial accord, influenza prayers by the Chichester bishop, Tangier ducal diplomacy, and dueling sentences in Berlin. Reports from Constantinople, Chihuahua, and France Spain-Holland trade talks follow, with resignations, funerals, and arrests shaping the news.
Tur Burlington designated as the official route from St. Paul to St. Louis for People's party delegates. Milwaukee and Lake directors make coordinating decisions for the travel plan and logistics.
Shore & Western declares a 3 percent dividend on preferred stock totaling 7 percent for 1891. Chicago & Eastern Illinois denies reports Mackey system will discharge eighty agents and close many South agencies. Pittsburg Allegheny Manchester Electric Traction workers strike over wage rise. lines tied up. Omaha names James Barker arbitrator in Milwaukee case. Chicago & Alton to invest $500000 in road bed and rolling stock for World’s Fair service. Milwaukee week earnings rise to 568636. six months total 18121671, up 2453017. William Armstrong sues to invalidate American Fire-Proof Steel Car patent assignment to Columbia Steel Car. claims illegality and lack of business under patents.
Clarkson will receive 8500 next year as the final year of a three year contract. Parcner Coss signed with the Baltimore club after 42 wins in 68 games last season. Milwaukee’s Lerman... Kitten will be signed by Billy Barnie for Marix Dexe. Chicago signs the well known young player. The Olympic Club of New Orleans offered Ted Prichard expenses to fight Bob Fitzsimmons for 12000. Charley Jones may join the umpire staff. Gaffrey Lynch Mahoney McQuade Horst and Jones likely to form the corps. Mike Kerry stays in Boston while Nash captains the team. Kelly’s pay is 5000 annually plus a share of club earnings over 20000. A potential New Orleans Mardi Gras bout between Hall and Fitzsimmons faded after Hall declined a 500 expenses and 500 signature offer from Louis Houseman for an 8000 purse.
Paris cab drivers end their strike as employers grant demands in modified form. In Fifeshire Scotland the coal and iron workers’ agitation nears a 12 thousand man strike. Berlin Leipsic and Dresden printers decide to end their protracted strike.
A jumble of short items notes false flour trust rumors from New York to Minneapolis, a New York Senate bill for a 300000 state exhibit, Eisner Keer invited to lecture at Yale Kent Club, and a Pittsburgh suit against newsboys postponed. Also reported are stockholder meetings, raft of corporate moves, and farm alliance officers.
A Telegram reporter notes a sidewalk dealer at Vesey Street below Church selling second hand artificial teeth. He buys at pawnbrokers sales for 10 to 30 cents and often resells for around 3 dollars, claiming customers find them better than new and sometimes "broken in" through use. An elderly man reportedly bought an upper set last winter and returned with his wife seeking another.
Scarlet fever breaks at Houston county poorhouse with quarantine. Granite Falls council raises saloon licenses to 500 and 750 dollars. Pelican Rapids train derailment near Fergus Falls due to a broken rail. Simple, missing resident of Dundas, reappears without providing details. Carlson’s levy dispute with Gluck & Co. over chattel mortgage. Mrs. M. E. Sibley dies after surgical operation. Fire at J. H. Rhodes residence in Little Falls causes damage. Herman Pohlman sentenced to five years for manslaughter in Taylor's Falls. Glynn, Steensburg and Kearns examined for rape. evidence deemed weak. John Wetzel elected cashier of German National Bank, Little Falls. Livengood & Swearingen mill fire at Fairmont. mill will be rebuilt. Moorhead damages verdict for $800 in street defect case. stay issued. Boxing match planned in Plum City with purse of 500. Mankato St. Louis depot fire. contents burned. Minnesota Valley Mutual Live Stock Insurance holds first meeting in Le Sueur. directors elected. La grippe (influenza) spreading around Northfield. first death reported. L. P. Hunt tours state to raise 100000 fund for world’s fair commission. optimism strong. Fergus Falls C D Wright aiding Russian sufferers reports near 700 raised. Otter Tail county expected to donate around 1000. Scandinavians contributing most.
Agnes Baldwin faces a second trial after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the 1899 Kinney case and awaits a seven year sentence. Grand Forks opens a grand new Great Northern station noted for size and design. A Lutheran college in Grand Forks reports strong enrollment and expanding buildings. Inkster reports diphtheria and influenza in cold weather with local doctors busy. Rev Crum of Larimore will be tried for marrying another after divorcing his wife, a charge tied to church law.
The state board of agriculture re elected officers and set Sioux Falls as the 1892 state fair site. Black Hills lumbermen formed a secret trust to fix lumber prices. Hoffman Reneck and Smythe were fined 150 dollars for criminal assault. they appeal and remain jailed. A girl skating near Pierre survived an ice accident after an underwater drift to an air hole. Yankton hosts real estate leaders to spur immigration. 1 000 pamphlets ordered. An English heir to a 15 million estate emerges near Pierre. Deadwood jurors find Lehman sane. execution date to be set after sanity verdict scrutiny.
Aaron Kellogg of Albany dies at 88. Lizzie Weatherby of Shullsburg breaks leg attempting to alight a moving train. Bernard Malloy of Fond du Lac dies from Chicago wreck injuries. Frank Clements bound over to the Shell Lake circuit court on a charge.
The Garrity Officer trial at Oshkosh for alleged horse ringing is postponed to May 31. Other items note a Racine clash between church groups and saloon foes, and regional incidents including a medical bail and various local misfortunes.
Reports recount a deadly boiler explosion at Phillips's Diamond coal mine killing pit boss John Ryan and Fireman Harris. Other items include a Burlington railroad suit for 30000 dollars, a 77 year old farmer dying after a storm, robberies against a pensioner, a Mason City dry goods dealer's assignment, and a Sioux City union crackdown on shops. Mrs. Louisia Grimsby, a prominent woman lawyer, has been missing near Keokuk.
The article debates volcanos as sources of diamond and petroleum. It cites C C D Ross arguing petroleum forms from volcanic gases acting on limestone, with ongoing creation at solfataras and fumaroles, implying fresh petroleum supplies continue to form worldwide.
In Grundy's Pictures of the Past a pint sized, irascible Royal Navy captain runs the Manchester and Leeds Railway. A pamphlet to engineers warns of dangers. An engine driver saves the day by steering away from a stray stone block, narrowly avoiding catastrophe.
A southwestern State jury reaches a verdict after a long deliberation. A colored bailiff reports jurors wanted sandwiches pies crackers and cheese, and he was sent to fetch them.
Arthur, visiting his grandmother, was pecked severely by a fighting rooster on the yard. He fled inside, later returning to the porch where the rooster crowed from a fence and Arthur declared the bird had lied about defeating him.
A reporter visited Jerry Simpson at his boarding house and found him wearing a smoking jacket lisle hose and embroidered slippers, contradicting the tale that he goes without socks. The jokers’ joke is shown as unfounded.
The passage notes she lacks the grand presence of a grand dame but possesses her mother’s fine spirit. It describes Victoria Mary as lively amiable and jolly with a graceful bearing and poised demeanor.
A sleigh party of twenty two from the Clover Leaf Fishing club was struck at the Sarah street crossing by a Wabash special train returning from Ferguson. Eight were killed, several injured, with names of the dead and wounded partially identified as rescue efforts continued.
Lonuis Legree once lived in St. Paul and had influential relatives there. He claimed land on the Sisseton reservation five years ago but was not on the reservation roll for pay. The patent for his land sits in Attorney Everdell's office. The body will be buried tomorrow if no word from St. Paul arrives.
Dr. Benjamin F. Slaughter, once government surgeon at Fort Lincoln and Camp Hancock, was examined by insanity commissioners and ordered sent to the asylum at James town after years of substance abuse and decline.
A crash to Tin Boston January 20 reports F C Davenport importer of tin plate sheet iron and metals has assigned liabilities of 200 000 with about 100 000 due to J B Moore Co secured by tin plate importer in anticipation of benefits from raising the tin plate duty under the McKinley bill.
Gen. D EF Coon opened a recruiting office in California on January 2 after wiring the president for permission to form a civil war veterans unit for service in Chile. He secured signatures from many citizens, veterans and nonveterans, willing to join the first transport.
Treight reports from Des Moines that Adjt. Gen. George Greene received word from Washington of a war department request to Gov. Boies about the number and equipment of Iowa militia ready for immediate service. The message claims twenty six thousand men can be mobilized in Des Moines within twenty four hours.
In Bapcock Wisconsin a Swede family’s house burned after a lamp ignited a blaze during Vespers. Three children aged six four and two were killed. The parents escaped.
W. S. Hill's bakery in Beaviern Minnesota was destroyed by a fire. The loss is estimated at 1500 dollars and is insured.
Winter wheat condition described by the Farmers' Review shows Illinois and Indiana in good shape, Ohio slightly below, Michigan encouraging, Kentucky fair, Kansas with 18 percent average, Nebraska better, Missouri many counties good, Wisconsin with 35 percent good and 40 percent fair, and generally favorable Iowa reports.
London reports a fierce contest over Manning's successor with English Catholics backing Bishop Vaughan a Unionist while the Irish party opposes him preferring the bishop of Portsmouth.
Remains of Gen Brisbin expected to arrive from Philadelphia by weekend. Funeral time undetermined. Body to be buried in Red Wing rather than Minneapolis as previously reported.
Wesley Taylor and E A Jackson, bank officers, were found guilty in Greenfield Adair county of receiving deposits after knowing the Fontannel bank's insolvency. Judge Henderson sentenced each to four months in county jail and a $500 fine. A E Jackson is son of James Jackson a Chicago stock dealer.
The assignee examines the books of Joseph Coates & Co. as a major cotton firm’s collapse looms. Assets not yet fixed but likely over 1 million dollars. Baltimore Special Judge Piel begins hearing for a receiver of the Baltimore Publishing company amid ongoing replevin actions and rumors of another suspension.
A receiver was appointed for Abel, Batch & Fitzgerald trunk manufactury after partnership disagreements. The firm employs 260 skilled workers and nine traveling salesmen, with the plant valued at 212,728 dollars and 90 cents.
Rev Father Anderledy Jesuit general dies in Rome. Czarina recovers from influenza. pope ill but no cause for anxiety. Texas blizzard causes over 1 million dollars in cattle losses. Toledo fire destroys Robinson Electric Street railway barn with 35 cars. loss 150000. Chicago firm R L Dikie labels assigns assets 100000 Liabilities 60000. George T Hubbell of Bank of Ottawa arrested for 7000 defraud. Kipling marries Miss Balestier in London. Canadian painter George Theodore Berthon dies at 86 in Toronto. Missouri Illinois Arkansas Texas Louisiana report heavy snow closes business. Warren Springer blamed for boiler explosion deaths. arrest warrant issued for gross negligence.
Taylor Faunce of Philadelphia testified on Keystone bank books showing a $1 500 000 deficiency. Court held privileged occasion but not privileged communication. Jury returned guilty verdict. penalty up to 1.08 fine or imprisonment or both. Quay and witnesses left for Pittsburgh as Post libel suit moves forward.
Two hundred delegates representing over 7,000 Knights of Labor members and thirty other unions plus Farmers' Alliance reps in Montana gathered to study forming a People’s party and field a ticket. Afternoon sessions were closed, while this forenoon was open. a decision on endorsing or delaying a third party was postponed until tomorrow.
In Manly Misfortunes, January 20 report details a chain of tragedies in Frank Ostrander’s household. He cut his leg badly and stayed bedbound. His wife, while milking, was kicked by a cow, gave birth to twins who died, and she died soon after. The father then attempted to help and died from a leg infection.
A Northwestern passenger train from Wi to St Paul struck a freight car between Clinton and Sherrill this morning. Two freight cars were demolished and the engine damaged before the engineer applied air brakes and stayed at his post. Fireman Murphy jumped and was badly hurt, the only injury reported.
John W. Hood, 70, president of the Iowa State National Bank of Sioux City, died in his hotel room from inhaling gas escaping from room jets. Hotel staff denied immediate contact with a physician. Police label it a suicide though some think Hood may have misread a switch. An inquest is set for tomorrow.
A former Senator claims a boundary line error places Spokane Whitman counties and towns in Idaho if corrected. He asserts the Washington Idaho line is thirty miles too far east and will travel to Washington to arrange a re survey.
A boarding house in Bratxerp Minnesota owned by A Otto Schultz was destroyed by fire tonight despite full efforts of the fire department. Loss is estimated at 2 5 percent and is covered by insurance.
Special Telegram reports grip spreading rapidly in Cuntherp Minnesota with over 100 cases in five days. Adults including merchants lawyers preachers editors officials are affected and several cases are very serious amid rising alarm.
A judgment for 4670 dollars was entered against Charles M Marsh and John Q A Marsh in favor of Citizens National Bank of Mankato Minnesota. Charles Marsh is thought to be in Kentucky and not seen since the father's failure. J Q A Marsh is reported to be ill.
William Matthews, a veteran of the Minnesota Mounted Rangers, was buried today in Mankato with honors reflecting his valiant wartime service. The ceremony recognized his lifetime dedication to the country and the honor due to his military record.
John Butler, arrested in Chicago and brought to Le Mars on a bank complaint, was discharged after the judge ruled the state had no cause of action. Butler, former vice president and manager of a Sioux City line elevator company, cashed about 5000 dollars in checks to protect his share against presumed rivals.
Lake City Minnesota reports heightened interest in the boxing match to be held February 6 in Plum City Wisconsin. Joe Smith of Lake City trains under Tim McCarthy of St Paul with Denny Kelliher Joe Ellingsworth and Pat Ellen among others. Smith runs a mile each morning.
London reports the death of Prince Albert Victor, heir presumptive to the English throne, at 8 o'clock. Grief spreads as bells toll at St Pauls and flags fly at half mast. Queen Victoria orders three months of mourning and a state funeral at St George's Chapel Windsor.
The Standard fiberware works at Maykato Minnesota promised last year to give employees 3 percent of the year's earnings and yesterday presented each worker with a personal check for the amount. Manager M G Willard said the plan aims to show appreciation for the workers and keep in touch with each one. Fifty or more hands employed wrote an open letter expressing general satisfaction.
Envious men grow lean at neighbors success. The manly part is to act boldly and face truth. He who will not follow guidance must face consequences. It is hard to get people to face themselves squarely. Trials don’t weaken us they reveal our weakness.
The senate discussed an agreement for cession of lands to Shoshone Arapaho Wind River Pyramid Lake and Kickapoo nations. A coast defense package including fortifications sites and sea coast defenses was reported and placed on the calendar. Senate action included a Red River bridge at Drayton North Dakota and a Rogue River Oregon life saving station plus 525000 for two Pacific coast revenue cutters. The house sent a customs districts consolidation bill to the treasury for action.
Reports show proposals for a first order lighthouse at North Head Washington with 150000 for a Cheyenne public building. Kyle introduces a marriage and divorce constitutional amendment. Washburn seeks relief for George F. Brett. Hansbrough calls for rural free delivery information. Heilman urges no subsidies and only actual government expenses. Missouri's Diand resolution asks Treasury about 44 percent bonds and payment authority since due date.
Senators introduced measures totaling improvement funds and safety upgrades. One bill by Mr West earmarks 11 090 000 dollars for Mississippi River work under the War Department. Mr Cullom proposes automatic couplers continuous brakes for interstate carriers and driving wheel brakes for locomotives. Mr Wilson seeks two extra Supreme Court justices in Utah. The House adjourned after a long discussion of yesterday's Holman resolution, with action carried to tomorrow.
Representative Hermann of Oregon introduced a bill for $414,000 to build a portage railway around The Dalles on the Columbia River. Representative Alderson of West Virginia called for a seven member committee to investigate charges against Census Office management.
Senator Davis presented a petition to the State of Minnesota seeking forfeiture of Hastings and Dakota lands to benefit settlers. The senate advanced a house bill on district and circuit court times in Iowa. New measures were named by several members including direct national popular vote for president, post office pay scales, Washington land proceeds, Great Lakes revenue cutters, and treasury inquiries into World’s Columbian Expo funding. Legislative items also included prohibiting Chinese entry, reducing sewing thread duty, granting lands to veterans, and restricting pensions to U.S. citizens residents.
A Washington Post quip recalls a proverbialist asking Mike for the meaning of an Irish bull. The boy answers with a joke: if you drive and see three cows lying down while one stands, that stander is an Irish bull.
A reflective quote set discusses perseverance in facing dangers and pride in past sins. It notes the devil’s indifference to profession but fear of practice, and questions whether one can trust a man who does not share the same view. The piece ends with doubt about honesty across perspectives.
Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder is praised for making hot buckwheat Indian or wheat cakes hot biscuits doughnuts waffles and muffins with no fermentation. It uses pure cream of tartar ensuring a neutral effect and natural sweet flavor. Longtime patrons claim other leaveners cannot match its light texture and sweet taste.
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