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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1889
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch notes a Paris firm monopolizes funeral services handling about 50 thousand bodies annually. It also cites a Washington paper stating no conscience money has reached the treasury for two years.
Some brick houses in England from two centuries ago are so cemented together that their walls must be demolished with gunpowder to permit new construction. This practice highlights the durability of old building methods and the challenges of urban redevelopment.
About $50,000 was turned into the conscience fund of the United States treasury during the year 1888. Measuring by dollars, there was just double the amount of conscience in this country last year over the record of any previous year in the history of the government.
The author of She and other works has discarded meat and become a vegetarian to spur imagination. His readers have not detected any alarming shift toward realism or possible violence.
Under a will a single gold watch was left to thirteen individuals. The testator was not on good terms with any heir and likely hoped for conflict. The heirs are currently engaged in a lively dispute over the bequest.
The Pennsylvania governor has set a day for the execution of a woman murderer with no distinction due to sex. The movement to place women on the same legal footing as men appears to be gaining strength in the state.
The Argentine Republic has borrowed $185000 in Europe in the past year as conservative lenders in the East grow uneasy. The yearly debt surpasses the total national indebtedness of two years ago, sparking warnings that a country still reliant on basic resources should pace its borrowing.
The Safety Valve describes a beautiful watch in production for Mrs. Harrison. Case plates use transparent Brazilian pebble crystal with drilled holes for screws and fittings. Pivots are set in rubies and sapphires, and the plates are separated by sapphire pillows.
Steve Brodie, famed for earlier leaps, announces another plunge into the Genesee River, hoping to match Sam Patch’s deathly feat. The river is not deep, and Brodie may strike bottom.
Philadelphia sustains its image as a family friendly city with nearly 6,600 two story single family dwellings erected last year. The trend, in an era of flats and restricted child occupancy, boosts population and reinforces the nickname City of Brotherly Love.
The Japanese government provides a course of instruction in Italian to be offered in Tokyo. This small step reflects Japan’s progressive spirit and its rapid modernization toward Western standards, underlining the nation’s quick wit and advancement in civilization and enlightenment.
Le Grande B. Cannon, a director of the Delaware and Hud son Railroad Company, argues that stopping rate wars requires honest freight and passenger agents. He says the current agents from rival lines act, in his view, to obtain traffic by fair means if possible and at least to serve their employers, though their methods spark conflict.
The Liverpool Mercury correspondent reports a sweeping shift in London housing. Fashion now favors apartment living over detached mansions as flats spread widely, even among those who once desired grand entrances and moat defended homes.
The American Window Glass Manufacturers' association held a secret Washington meeting with no price schedule. Prices were not fixed and no action was contemplated. Increased imports have raised discounts, threatening wage cuts or plant closures. The Washington Evening Critic reports outrages against Alexandria residents by a White Caps group. The editor received a warning of thirty nine lashes if the paper continues to meddle with the organization.
The Casualty Calendar reports Fred Mehlenbach was struck by a falling tree while felling at Tom Templeton's camp thirteen miles west of Shell Lake and died. He was single with a sister and a brother near Appleton. A Beloit Cabinet Company plant burned in a separate fire caused $7,000 loss with $3,000 insured. McIntosh, the superintendent, narrowly escaped, and the works will be rebuilt.
Francis G. Haley of Pomona once of New York is identified as author of the Murchinson letter. The Oscoodby claim to have written it aimed to divert attention from Haley amid fears the administration would not reward the author. Gov. Beaver of Pennsylvania orders parade participation requires groups to register by Feb 20 1889 and bans civic units under fifty or improper dress or gear in the inaugural procession.
A wide sweep of cases spans Mason City Iowa where Sarah E Brown stands trial for murder and attempted murder within her family. Portentous figures include James Thomas alias William Brennan in St Louis confessing intent to target women. Gustav Yunker fined by Anthony Comstock for a raffle in aid of a widow. a Kansas Nebraska band of horse thieves and a lynch mob report. Miss Harriet Coffin in New York arraigned over an actor related annoyance. and a London linked Whitechapel killer suspect among a captured robbers gang. Also noted are bookkeeper Charles Austin missing with over ten thousand dollars and Rev Lockwood’s dementia fueled arson attempt. Developments in Seofield failure slow with large liabilities. and serial crimes including a Rochester area murder, a Westfield NJ death, and incriminating defalcations by De Baun. The report closes with ongoing swindler activity by Aldrich with multiple aliases and a Windsor lawyer.
The article recounts John McNeill killing his brother in Mount Holly Pennsylvania after seeing a stranger at his door. The visitor is later identified as James Delette Jr. Meanwhile James McManes shoots Gen. H K McConnell in Osage City Kansas, claiming reports of improper relations caused the act. McConnell survives but is gravely wounded and may die. McManes surrenders.
German naval officers affirm the Samoa outrage report is groundless and claim a mutual understanding with the United States over Samoa. Sheriff Jeffries of Helena Montana arrived in Winnipeg with killer George Godin to collect a 600 dollar Regina reward and cover expenses. Jeffries says Godin faces life if retrial is granted. Godin protests his innocence and cites lack of counsel and limited interview time. He accuses jealous accuser Jack Swan and Canadian factors of shaping conviction. Jeffries departs for Helena with the prisoner.
Jettings note ice thaw with river icefree and an ice palace setback as western wall collapses. Iowa seceders delay action seeking reconciliation while grain men challenge a new Car Service demurrage scheme. Fort Shaw post fate debated and Sun River land transfer urged. Coal miners in Spring Valley strike over Mulvey and White Caps spread warnings in multiple towns.
The St Paul Grand Opera House burned at an early hour on Monday the 21st. Firefighters deployed sixteen streams and seven engines but could not halt the blaze. The structure, near collapse, threatened the adjacent Grand block and Court block. the opera house was insured for 60 thousand dollars, with the total loss possibly around 100 thousand. Barnsford's bakery and confectionery also suffered a fire the following Tuesday morning, with about 50 thousand dollars in insured damage.
The Dakota Statehood Convention held in Huron passed a memorial to Congress urging immediate admission of both North and South Dakota as states. Delegates from most counties adopted resolutions calling for action this session or an emergency session after March, and formed a statehood committee with Maj. A. G. Kellum as chairman.
Cash quotations from Chicago New York Minneapolis and Milwaukee show mixed movements across grains meats and dairy products. Wheat corn oats barley flax seed and timothy seed set varied. pork lard short ribs and butter display price levels with eggs steady. Local reports note a Washington statue unveiling and a Barcelona dynamite attack amid broader supply and rail discussion.
Reports from Apa and San Francisco detail German raids on Mataafa's forces in Samoa on Dec 18 and subsequent shelling of Mataafa villages. German sailors killed and wounded, Americans seized or threatened, flags torn down, and US consul protests issued as Washington seeks clarity on the crisis.
Caroline F. Corbin writes in the Chicago Tribune that renewed wooing and a constant revival of "the old love" sustain marital happiness. She argues mutual interest and tender endearments nurture loving homes and perpetual youth in marriage.
The text discusses how colors interact, noting orange and yellow pair best with each other, red and violet clash, black suits luminous colors, green and blue vary by depth, blue boosts orange and vice versa, green and violet mix well when light, red and blue mix passably if red leans scarlet, pairing badly benefits from white separation, gray with two luminous colors is dull but not harmful, and red and yellow pair well with purple red and greenish yellow.
A Chronicle excerpt notes a humble Oakland maid who makes a monthly city pilgrimage as days grow shorter. She visits relatives in San Francisco on off-days, explaining the need to start earlier to avoid losing time during winter.
In early Antrim New Hampshire Deacon Aiken bought oxen from Mr Smith and issued a note for the payment. Smith offered to keep the note until called for. Aiken later paid in full and Smith accepted the note back.
Thieves burglarize the Commercial and National hotels and the Marshall house in Brainerd Minnesota, taking about $100 in cash a gold watch a $40 suit and other valuables. Chief Coffery’s room at the Commercial was entered while he slept with $40 his watch and revolver stolen. The suspect is believed to be a man who registered as J L Scotteen of Montana and fled after a search was started.
In a Minnesota caucus, Dwight M. Sabin and William D. Washburn vie for the U S Senate with nominations announced by leaders including Senator Daniels. The caucus balloting proceeds, with Sabin and Donnelly among contenders and Washburn leading on several ballots as the process continues.
Senate discussed Samoa correspondence to Admiral Kimberly and German-British confirmation of Samoan independence. Tariff debates dominated with tax on tin plate and sugar bounty. House territorial bills sparked uproar as Dakota admission and Springer substitute faced off amid party rancor.
After the first result a committee escorted Mr Washburn to the hall where he accepted the nomination. Mr Sabin then spoke pledging loyalty to the party.
Henry M. Stanley sends a Brussels letter from Boma describing his move with 130 wangwana 3 soldiers and 66 Emin Pasha followers. He reports Emin Pasha’s wealth of ivory cattle and food and asks Sheikh Hamed ben Mahomed to join or advise next steps. He plans to move toward Big Island in ten days and awaits his friend's reply.
Fifty horses from a band seized by Canadian customs at Fort MacLeod were stolen and driven toward Montana. Police traced them to Whoop-Up and toward Fort Benton before orders sent officers back.
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