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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1894
Page
2
The passage reflects scattered historical anecdotes from early modern and classical eras. It cites European rulers influenced by alchemy, the long stage run of Rip Van Winkle since 1828, Roman money’s greater purchasing power, and portraits reportedly not painted for Gray Fielding or Akenside. It also mentions Malebranche’s palpitations and a Kalama mayor giving quinine toWaifs on Christmas.
Tariff was once the name of a Moorish chief who held a port near Spain’s Gibraltar and collected tolls from ships passing by.
The cathedral of Kazan in St. Petersburg sold up to 53 002 consecrated wax candles at prices from 3 kopecks to one ruble each, reflecting broad demand and varied pricing for religious goods.
In our solar system, 2.7 quadrillion Earth-sized globes could orbit, each separated by 100,000 miles, illustrating immense cosmic scales and placement possibilities within the solar neighborhood.
A German calculation estimates 7,403,000 Jews worldwide with about 6,800,000 residing in Europe based on their figures.
A reflective remark speculates that if annual drink expenditures were given to a person in $5 gold pieces, they could walk around the world at the equator and drop three coins each step, yet still exhaust the supply.
The notice suggests Editor Stead avoided competing against a bigger attraction, choosing to make a show of himself instead and signaling why he did not come overall after the world's fair.
A temple for women costing 300000 will be built in St Louis as a women led business venture. The project aims to demonstrate the woman as a business factor and is expected to yield good dividends.
It is alleged Koetting the defaulting Milwaukee banker lost the money of his depositors by land speculations. He was evidently a slippery fellow engaged in a slippery business.
Recent statistics show that the local missionary societies count 4 010 missionaries 11 255 native helpers and 295 826 communicants while British societies report 4 252 missionaries 27 656 native helpers and 349 189 communicants.
A Georgia bank embezzler received a six year term in the penitentiary for siphoning $108000 for personal use. The item questions how many would willingly endure prison labor for a comparable financial gain.
The Lubisna storm claimed 53 of 2,008 victims who were Black. Acadians led fatalities, with a wide mix of Austrians Creoles Islingues Italians Manillamen Chinese and Spaniards among the dead.
John A. Becker president of the Baltimore Cactus Society, owner of a top cactus collection, negotiates with Chastave Schribe of Mexico to purchase the Mexican exhibit of cacti for the world’s fair. The display includes a specimen valued at 1000 dollars.
Gertrude B. Wolfe discusses a hellish vision in the North American Review. She argues that people there feel no enjoyment ambition pleasure or passion and are exhausted of every source of happiness and enthusiasm.
Lillian Russell is to marry again this time to a tenor named Perugini. The prospective groom is twenty nine and seeks a mature wife to look after him. Russell has had a lively and varied career as a wife.
Evangelist Moody plans a series of revival meetings in Washington. The text argues the nation needs revival and hopes Moody will stir Congress to fulfill duties to the people, earning public gratitude.
Winnie Jefferson now living in New York says she is 107 and once a slave in Thomas Jeffersons family. She remembers the surrender of Cornwallis to Washington and notes her husband was a Continental drummer boy. She says she bought freedom before the Civil War for 100 dollars and her husband paid 490 dollars.
Business readers are assured that all patents on the telephone expire on the month’s end, ending the monopoly while competition looms. This could pressure rate cuts, pleasing the business public.
The exhibitions by some French citizens, outside anarchists, regarding the Vaillant bombing provoke disgust. If nations could ensure self preservation, the criminal Vaillant would face a ignoble death within twenty four hours of the deed.
The latest digest notes expectations that the $50,000,000 new government bonds will attract close to $200,000,000. December exports exceed imports by $43,205,061 per corrected bureau figures. Secretary Carlisle warns Congress must aid the treasury or bonds will be issued per the 1875 act.
The column lists multiple brief notices and deaths including Col. F. A. Burr, Gen Gourke, Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher, and Robert Livingston Cutting Sr. It also mentions OKlahoman editor Sam Small, M. B. Curtis buying the Driskie hotel in Austin and plans for an opera house, influenza illnesses in European royals, and remarks from figures like Jules Simon, Galusha A Grow, and Isham G Harris.
Cattle die in Texas drought west of San Antonio. Two girls burned to death in Des Moines Iowa. Mrs. Dobson died leaving children alone. Fire at Helmetta New Jersey snuff mills losses up to 100000. Mrs. Sutton of Kansas City burned at home. An unidentified man found frozen near Fairbury Illinois. Real estate dealer James B. Kirtley run over by a train. Two miners crushed in snow slide at Mullan Idaho and town narrowly escaped. Engine crash on North Pacific Coast Railway near San Rafael California. seven men drowned. Dr Arrue of Farmerville Louisiana found with skull crushed. Albert Arbuckle near Bellflower Illinois dies from accidental self-shot. Millard F. Car of Kansas City wounded by exploding revolver. death expected. Owen Boyle killed by Empire State Express near Batavia New York. Charles Peiffer of St Louis electro worker electrocuted trimming lamp. Multiple fatalities on Narrow Gauge road at Cazadero California including Briggs, Colliston, Rich, Gould, Hart, and Brahmer.
A broad sweep reports Patrick Collins guilty of murdering his wife in San Francisco and the escape of Jap Hill from Frankfort jail. It catalogs crimes from Indiana to Texas including murders, attempted assassinations, robberies, forgeries, and escapes, with arrests of Grinelli in New York, Ellis in Ohio, and others.
A fragmented note hints at taxing actions involving Dr M, a proposed 3 pro measure, and bacco and wines. The readable text suggests fiscal steps targeting beverages and medical interests, with officials weighing assessments and policy implications.
News briefs note a Dresden vote against universal suffrage in district elections by 60 to 14. J W Girvin named head of the Postal Savings Bank of Hawaii by the provisional government. Shanghai reports a disastrous earthquake in Urgo Mongolia region. Rome hints at a pope encyclical favoring Gregorian music and limiting women in choirs. Windthorst praises Spain for supporting the pope's cause. France prepares to reform customs duties and bonded warehouses under a protectionist tilt.
Summary of scattered reports: six Buchanan factories closed. dynamite found in Evans coal yard East Liverpool. London strong man to marry Blanche Burns. Simcoe of Terre Haute weds his abducted son. smallpox in Rand Grove Livingston County. Cripple Creek miners demand eight hours with nine pay. wages at $3 daily. Also church convocation in Richmond. 15 year old Muncie boy depicted as a raving reader. a Columbus woman dies in buggy. two marriages after three days. executions totaling $18,000 against Ruth Co. in Philadelphia. Ohio coal operators seek 20–25 percent cut. Ohio officials’ salaries cut. California holiday for Midwinter Exposition opening. Valparaiso merchant’s death after dream. West Coast Development Co. liabilities $27,000 assets $85,000. needle removed from Indianapolis man. snake bite recovery in Chattanooga. Colum bus Watch Co. assets $409,924 liabilities $278,261. New York electrocution bill proposal. May Reynolds suit in Wayne County. Kerrick mine lead output. Anderson Piano sold to Century Piano Co.. Pettis County coroner found dead. fencing masters duel rumor. Philadelphia seconds weigh the dispute.
A writer recalls a passenger who warned of striking a cow after a conductor hinted at danger. The train derailed near Black River, twenty miles ahead, leaving twelve dead and about thirty badly hurt among twenty eight aboard. The cow got stuck in a cattle guard, triggering the disaster. The calm passenger blamed others for not asking directions.
Condensed record of daily congressional activity from Jan 18 to Jan 23 noting tariff debates and amendments, committee appointments, resignations, and senate actions. Highlights include Johnson and McKinley tax debates, the Walthall resignation, and civil service discussions.
Washington notes the House abolishes duty on refined sugar and places all sugar on the free list after near two hours of parliamentary maneuver. The coal schedule duty attempts were defeated, while debate highlighted regional coal and iron interests and possible recommitment to the bill. Senator Cullom denounced the administration’s Hawaii policy in a late Senate speech.
Milwaukee Jan 24 After three hours of deliberation the jury found John B Koetting cashier of the defunct South Side Savings Bank guilty in the second count He was charged as owner for receiving a deposit knowing the bank insolvent Sentencing set for tonight and an appeal would delay no sentence Koetting faces one to ten years in prison The bank closed July 21 amid claims of mismanagement with flyers in wheat and lard taken from widows and orphans The bank was about 800000 short
Tobacco manufacturers from New York Boston Philadelphia Detroit St Louis Chicago Middletown Ohio and Covington Kentucky met in Cincinnati to reaffirm resolutions from a Washington convention opposing higher taxes on manufactured tobacco and supporting removal of leaf tax paid by consumers.
Kirksville Mo January 24 J F Whit acre Co dry goods and clothing assigns to John L Caskey Liabilities 32000 assets unknown.
The Monowai steamer arrived from Sydney Auckland and Samoa via Honolulu with Hawaiian news nearly a week late. A rumor claimed Willis pressed President Dole to return his correspondence and erase Dole’s reply, threatening to pull American warships from harbor if denied. Dole refused the plan and Willis efforts failed to end the restoration policy.
Bradstreet's reports improved business across major cities with the earlier uptick sustaining. Pittsburg shows cautious optimism as retail purchases rise but iron and steel show little advance. Philadelphia notes more union in wool prices while manufactured goods vary. Western firms win iron and steel contracts at ruinous prices as drugs paints and glass trade improves.
A nine man Winnipeg party, bound for Bear Creek near Fort Steele to open a mine, left Turee Forks BC a fortnight ago. Heavy snow storms and a thaw followed by snowslides left them without supplies for three days and they have not reached any camp, leading to the belief the entire group perished in avalanches.
The National Farmers Alliance in convention adopts a plan to form a national Farmers Union uniting five major agricultural orders. A committee to promote adoption includes E. J. Bye from West Branch Iowa Milton George of Chicago and Wells Purvis of Cardington Ohio.
Phillipsburg Montana January 20 Hope Mining company reports a daytime theft of 1000 silver dollars in broad daylight with no immediate arrest or suspects named in the brief notice.
Washington reports the government spent 138,586 to finance sugar bounty payments in fiscal year 1993. Of this total 97,890 covered wages for deputies clerks and other staff while the remainder funded sugar inspectors.
Berlin reports the emperor William sends greetings to Prince Bismarck and they plan a Berlin visit at the start of next week. The reconciliation strengthens government support, boosts stocks, and fuels nationwide patriotic excitement amid shifts in policy and agrarian opposition.
Sheriff Wilson and posse return from two day hunt for the Mara buts Hill rapist emptyhanded. Last sighting was near Brookline where he fled rough ground making pursuit hard. A report says the suspect was caught at Springfield. if brought here he faces possible lynching without troops.
John Grohl, a wealthy retired farmer, was duped by a pretend nephew who obtained a $6,000 loan using a family connection. Grohl learned today that the swindler is spending the funds, with a letter confirming the loan and ongoing deception.
In Chicago on January 24 a new witness reportedly saw Coughlin John Kunze and distiller Thomas Lynch enter the Carlson cottage on May 2, two days before Dr Cronin vanished. The testimony is to be offered after the defense rests.
Jan 24 at Can Glenwood Depot a kitchen stove and a can of oil exploded. Pat Redmond and his father, the house’s only occupants, escaped with minor injuries after neighbors aided them. Thermometers read 24 degrees below zero that morning.
The force advancing against the Abers fought on Sunday. Two government soldiers were killed and twenty one wounded. The Abers suffered heavy losses and Dumbak town was burned.
The Cleveland Cliffs company announces that workers will return to the Cleveland hematite mine tomorrow. The mine, a producer of Seessemer ore, has been idle since last July, but old hands are reassigned and a full crew was secured in under an hour.
A car load of beef donated by Swift & Co. arrived in Ashland and distribution began yesterday afternoon. The branch plans to give each needy family about 100 pounds based on family size, with tickets issued bearing the number of members.
Reported in Denver on January 24 that gold ore valued at 123000 dollars was stolen from the Little Johnnie mine in Leadville last week. The loss surpasses Leadville’s prior single day record of 118000 dollars in silver ore from the Robert FE. Lee mine.
Grantsburg Wisconsin January 24 Charles Peterson tremeker at St John's Crooked Creek camp was instantly killed when a tree fell on him yesterday. His remains were brought to this place last night.
A blaze in Stillwater Minnesota at McLaughlin and Kilty shoe store caused heavy loss. Fire and water damage total about 16 000 dollars with 9 000 dollars coverage and 13 000 dollars stock value badly damaged.
A young man in Black River Falls named Chandler has a mouth that keeps growing. Four years ago it shrank to a size risking starvation, prompting a Chicago surgery with grafts to restore size. Now the mouth is again growing, the opening as small as a goose quill, risking eventual death unless a remedy is found while he remains otherwise healthy and able to work.
After a riot and shooting, about 300 Belgians gathered near the Charleroi plant gate and threatened to destroy the works. Sheriff Cherry arrived and dispersed the mob, with leaders among the strikers arrested.
Charles Johnson of St Paul stopped Frank Wongo the Indian of Portsmouth Va in two minutes and forty seconds in a Ariel Athletic association match in a twenty four foot ring. The purse stood at 2500 dollars with a 500 dollar side bet. About 800 spectators attended.
Philadelphia philanthropist and Public Ledger editor George W. Childs II is said to be seriously ill with grave fears for his condition.
Chicago wheat and corn futures hold steady with May and July points. Minneapolis bids show 601 to 613-4c for wheat on different contracts. Chicago cattle and hogs prices mix with good steers around 5.25 to 5.40 and packer values near 5.40 to 5.45. St Paul hogs rise to about 5.20 to 5.30, with cattle ranges from prime steers 3.50 to 3.75 and cows 1.50 to 3.00, reflecting firming demand.
The Financial News questions claims about a financial low mood among American railways. It says the issue is not the railways' misfortunes but the alleged trickery by leaders who should act straightforwardly, citing Reinhart and the Atchison interest payment claim.
News from Polk County reports a bloody confrontation last Wednesday between William and Crockett Mirz and two Daniels brothers over a debt. All involved were moonshiners. The Mirz brothers were killed instantly, one Daniels brother died the next night, and the surviving Daniels brother was examined and released.
Rome reports a monthly deficit of 100000 francs in Peter's peace will be balanced by reserves held in the pope and trustees names since Folchi’s loss. French subscriptions fall while American donations rise, prompting plans to abolish several costly sinecures.
In Dubuque county an elderly resident, Mrs. Morgan, was burned to death in a frame dwelling at Farley. Firefighters found her body three feet from the door she seems to have tried to reach, the dwelling reduced to ashes.
Mrs Annie Mulgreen died from injuries after a hungry mob battled for food at the county agent's office. She had arrived seeking bread for her starving children.
Nolan and Mearns, two men previously arrested in connection with Reed's murder and later discharged for lack of evidence, have sailed for America from Dublin.
aris Jan 24 M Floquet former president of the chamber of deputies who dueled Gen Boulanger in July 1888 and wounded him in the throat is severely ill from influenza amid ongoing illness and political aftermath reports.
In La Salle Illinois on January 24 a number of zinc workers were arrested by the sheriff easing the strike at once. Spring Valley miners promised to join the action but did not participate.
A dispatch from Free Town Sierra Leone reports the return yesterday of the expedition led by Lieut. Col. A. B. Ellis which had been conducting operations against the Sofas.
A St Petersburg report states that a proposal has been submitted to the finance minister to replace debased coins with a new solid silver currency, aiming to restore standard coinage for Russia.
Claude Semens foreman of the News in Marshfield Wisconsin was badly bitten on the hand yesterday by a bull dog He struggled to strangled the dog before the hold was broken and help arrived.
In New York on January 24, John G. Shea, 45, ex-street car conductor, shot and killed his wife then wounded himself. The act, driven by jealousy, left him dying from the self-inflicted wounds.
Lafayette Ind Jan 24 Hearilon shops of Perdue university dedicated Monday were completely destroyed by fire last night entailing a loss of over 250000 dollars
A blaze swept the imperial porcelain and glass works destroying the factory along with its machinery and models. The January 24 report notes complete loss of the works and assets.
The Banca Popolare di Brescia has filed for moratorium with assets reported above liabilities. The move follows financial strain in Rome and indicates potential broader banking tensions in Italy.
In Goodhue County Minnesota the year 1893 recorded 563 births and 270 deaths as summarized from local mortality records in Red Wing.
Burglars attempted to force entry at Dixon & Sons store in Baraboo Wisconsin last night but were captured.
Secretary Carlisle acts on the bond question easing gold reserve fears. Printing will speed up with delivery unlikely before February 1. Bonds at 120 price and interest from issue, with large demand including a New Yorker offering to take the full 50 million. Treasury expects near 200 million total offering across multiple denominations. The House judiciary committee backs Bailey's resolution challenging Treasury authority.
Special Circuit Judge Webb overruled demurrers in two Marshfield cases. One suit has the county joining Bever’s bondsmen to recover $1500 shortage in his accounts. The other, Carl Sommer v. Marshfield, seeks $1000 for damages from a fall on a slippery sidewalk.
Dairy Commissioner Anderson reports the 1898–99 dairy sector in Minnesota shows vast activity with 210 creameries, 527,424 cows and 19,916,300 pounds of butter. He urges amendments to laws to require pasteurization of all milk sold, noting Sweden and Denmark already mandate pasteurization and stressing public health benefits.
Warren Clough, once sentenced to death then life for his brother’s murder, was freed after a California convict confessed on his deathbed. He now lives with his nephew in Postville and Nebraska lawmakers may pay him $20,000 for wrongful imprisonment.
Rival factions the radicals and liberals seized the Valley church in Meadville pa. Each side locked the doors and armed guards formed a camp to defend or seize the property. A riot ensued injuring several including Rev Harvey Fearll William Oakes Chauncey Lee and his aged father.
Joseph Geisselman of Osterdock Clayton county reports three assaults by unknown men over two weeks. While at a funeral his home was ransacked with safe hinges knocked off and items overturned. He was attacked again while driving home and later knocked down tied and brirketed in his barn before escaping.
Finlay and Hull furnishings and clothing dealers filed a chattel deed of trust with Anthony Kohn to secure fourteen thousand four hundred seventy five dollars. Kohn has charge of the Broadway and Pine street store which will continue business as usual until debts are paid and new arrangements are made with creditors. Assets and liabilities are not known.
Dispatch from Augusta reports a white constable’s posse was ambushed by a mob near Rouse Ridge. Paul Green is dead with Rhett Green gravely wounded. A negro desperado named Jude sparked the clash. a white man accused of betrayal faces possible lynching.
Red Wing Lutheran Ladies Seminary association at its annual meeting elected President Rev. K. Bjorgo, vice president Dr. C. L. Opsal, secretary H L. Hjermstad, trustees O. K. Simmons H. Boxrud N. K. Simmons R. H. Boxrud Albert Johnson Christian Vetterson and J. C. Seebach. It expects to open next fall with at least 200 attendees.
F E Bennett a Waterloo machinist was arrested for passing counterfeit nickels. Police seized a sack of fifteen bogus coins from his residence. He had prior similar charges but avoided conviction while an accomplice received a penitentiary term.
George Scott of Iran County was stabbed in the neck on Main street last night and died within minutes. Five witnesses are jailed while Charles H. Ferguson, a local farmer, is accused of the murder. Decotased was a saw mill owner and merchant. all involved had been drinking.
The Iowa Supreme Court affirms that the prohibitory amendment was never legally adopted and is not part of the state constitution. J. A. Harvey of the state temperance alliance vs W. M. McFarland challenged mandamus to issue a certified copy. The rulings affirm the former decisions and declare the amendment dead, with repeal likely by the legislature.
Pelix Bopp, a Hawkeye banker, was entangled in a badger game at the Hotel Booge in Sioux City. He confronted Belle Mc Elraney after she stole 320 dollars and a diamond pin, triggering a scene with screams and shattered crockery before she fled. police later arrested her without the loot.
Bonaima, landlord of the Bonama hotel, New Amsterdam eight miles away, was attacked by two robbers in his business place on New Year's morning. He was roughened then relieved of a blind pocket book as the thieves disappeared through a dark hallway. Efforts to identify or catch the culprits have failed.
In Denver on January 22 receiver Griffith of the Western Farm and Mortgage company received another week to prepare his final court report. The court had authorized sale of the company securities and Griffith noted the paper with a face value near $1,000,000 was sold to A. McArthur for $2,100 net.
Gov Altgeld refuses to honor Georgia Governor Northen's request to extradite Harry Hill who is held in Chicago on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses in Atlanta. Altgeld asserts the case is a ploy to force wealthy friends to settle a debt not a genuine crime.
San Luis Obispo Calif Jan 23 The great tunnel bored for over a year by the Southern Pacific company was pierced yesterday morning It measures nearly 4000 feet and is the third of seven tunnels required to complete the line to this point The remaining four are shorter and are being worked on and all will be finished before March 1.
Clinton W. H. Van de Bogart is under arrest in Baraboo for bigamy after a photograph and marriage certificate from wife No. 1 led to identification. Wife No. 1 and her two children from St. Charles Minn. will be the complaining witness at the examination. Bogart allegedly married Samantha Dixon in Spring Green on Aug 20 and has since lived with her in the city.
Notice posted at Conestoga Cotton Mills Nos. 1 and 2 in Lancaster owned by John Farnum & Co says after Feb. 1 the mills will operate four days a week. If trade does not improve, wages will be reduced. Mills have run half-time for months, employing over 2,000 workers.
Mrs. C B Heffelfinger suffered a serious accident yesterday preventing her planned trip to California. She remains confined to her Hampshire Arms rooms with feared brain concussion.
Gen. D. B. Henderson of Iowa is ill from a war wound that has troubled him for years. It is feared blood poisoning has set in and his condition causes great apprehension in Washington.
Eau Claire Wisconsin January 23 August F Voss a local cigar dealer is reported missing authorities appeal for information about his disappearance.
Belgrade dispatch reports King Alexander of Servia alive and in good health, refuting Vienna and Daily News murder claims. The Vienna report prompted an investigation by London authorities, but today’s Belgrade source confirms the monarch remains well.
Centerville Iowa January 25 miners in Southern Iowa chose not to strike following a wage reduction decision. The group announced they would continue work as negotiations continue with employers and officials.
In Charles City Iowa a price war lowers kerosene to 7 cents a gallon after competition between Merchants and a new oil firm. Merchants face grand jury scrutiny for alleged boycotts while the rival accuses them of importing oil from another state without inspection. Oil wagon sells at 12 cents amid talks of a local stock grocery.
Yankton business leaders have secured land and funding for a new distillery. Fifteen acres in the city limits were donated and $50,000 subscribed for stock. The plant will process 3,000 bushels of grain daily and cost $309,000, backed by Peoria distillers and Philadelphia capital. Construction starts at once.
Representative McGuire proposes a bill to regulate dismissal of mail carriers requiring written charges and review by a board designated by the postmaster general. In South Dakota, Yankton special edition reports Edward Anderson of Farmington Minnesota jailed for grand larceny, sentenced to one year, with a confession.
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