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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1890
Page
2
Charles Mowers of Shippensburg injured himself while digging in his car with a pin, leading to a case of lockjaw. In a separate note a Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway conductor picked up a ticket that had lain unused for thirty four years.
A storm felled 2495 telegraph poles in New York and toppled 14,500,000 feet of wire. The damage raises concerns for communication lines and utility repairs are expected to take days.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a man injured in a railroad accident while riding on a pass cannot recover damages. The decision narrows liability for railroads in slip and fall style incidents involving pass holders.
PrREsIDENT CaRNOT of France is described as a close student of English poetry, showing particular focus on the language of Spenser and Shakespeare rather than contemporary usage.
In the French Parliament only twenty nine are free traders while the rest of the deputies stand firm for protectionism as advocated by the Thiers school.
A young man named McDermot, with his ear in his hand, ran frantically through Secooptown near South Park to find a doctor to sew the severed ear back on after a fight at a church fair.
Blue Armours in Chicago posted 60 million dollars in business for the last year, five million above 1888. The firm employed six thousand men paid three million dollars. They slaughtered 1.2 million hogs 600 thousand cattle and 250 thousand sheep.
Collis P. Huntington said he never got the worst of any bargain but his son in law proved costly beyond any market estimate, a figure Huntington regrets in hindsight.
A clapboard shown in Knoxville was crafted by William McNish of Jefferson County who at age 100 cut the tree and sawed and split the boards himself. Native of North Carolina, he has spent a long life in Tennessee and remains as vigorous as a man of 40.
A southern Douglas county Kansas farmer reports discovering a marble and granite vein about thirty feet thick lying roughly 25 feet underground. The fractured strata show colors from mottled gray to bluish pink blue red and clear white.
The Massachusetts Medical Society reports descendants heal themselves as a rule except in old age. In 1889 the average descendant age reached 68% of expected lifespan, aligning closely with the psalmist’s life span.
Reports reveal the 1847 cornerstone ceremony for a George Washington monument in New York City drew much display and eloquence but no further construction occurred. The foundation and cornerstone reportedly disappeared.
The Philadelphia veteran's wife accidentally mixed her own prescription with her husband's horse medicine. She sent the wrong pills to a druggist and later discovered the pharmacist had delivered them in a cigar box. Each pill proved larger than a plum, causing fear and alarm.
Nearly thirty years after the Erie railway locomotive exploded its boiler near the Almond New York depot killing two men and severely injuring another. A millrace at Almond was recently cleaned and found the bell from that locomotive, hurled about forty rods from the blast.
A preacher who interrupted a poker game in Alpena Michigan quickly collected pledges for benevolence before the players, raising over 100 dollars. The incident occurred as four prominent locals were playing for money.
Careful calculations on English heavy ordnance show the 160 ton gun can fire about 95 rounds before failure, the 67 tonner 127 rounds, and the 45 tonner 150 rounds. Costs per round are £327 for the 160 ton gun, £154 for the 67 ton gun, and £98 for the 45 tonner.
A Vienna tailor reports the Reichenberger Zeitung claim that a winter overcoat required more than forty thousand stitches. A committee counted parts of the coat including body 4780, collar 8063, buttons 2520, sleeves 980, pockets 924, silk lining 17863, braiding 2726, totaling 39619 stitches.
Washington briefs report the revenue steamer Kush placed at the postmaster general’s disposal to carry mail between San Francisco and Portland during the railroad embargo. Also, Brazilian Minister Valente notes $100,000,000 in National Bank of Brazil stock subscribed in four hours. Mrs. Blair, Montesano postmistress, was removed. Representative Wilson cites political motives.
Two reservoirs at the Sioux City gas works exploded causing $10,000 in damage and wrecking the west end of the building. Fire destroyed a four story Boston building with a $100,000 loss and five workers were badly injured after falling from the roof to the fourth floor. The Portland Union Pacific branch is blocked and trains west of Green River and east at Pendleton are halted. A heavy snowstorm continues for a day while Bellfoot Lake Tennessee reports a strong earthquake quake and panic among locals recalling a prior New Madrid event. Typhoid fever outbreak spreads from Waverly Kentucky with fatal results in the Drury family and eight nurses dead. Three boys in Hancock Michigan suffer severe injuries after a coasting accident. two boys died and one survived.
A wide array of crime notes and stray events from across the U.S. including forgery cases in Pennsylvania, a Belle Starr connection, a lynching, a Mexican railway clash, embezzlement at Marshall Field store, a fatal shooting in Iowa, counterfeit silver dollars in the Midwest, court actions against John Most, desertion charges in Dakota, a Norwegian family tragedy in Polk County, burglaries in Minnesota and Iowa, a near suicide in Montana, and a Philadelphia church shooting by a Prohibitionist.
The Spanish chamber approves a bill granting the vote to all male natives aged twenty five and older by a vote of 141 to 31. Rio Janeiro reports a 90000 peso devaluation uncovered in the telegraph department, with Baron de Capanema arrested. Madame De Vere and James Brown face grand jury in Ohio for forged notes. The Times denounces Lisbon merchants urging arbitration. A Greek queen narrowly escapes fatal accid in Athens as electric wiring malfunctions. George Kennan in Buffalo cites a Siberian exile letter suggesting a massacre at Yakutsk, corroborating earlier reports.
A Kansas family home six miles south of Kansas City houses Anna Parker who has slept or been in a trance for nine days and now sinks toward death. Doctors remain perplexed as nourishment is given by broths and grave fears grow for a sick domestic in a puzzling case.
Chicago cash quotations show flour steady with spring wheat at 7 8 to 70 cents and corn at 29 cents. Minneapolis and St Paul report mixed grain values, including No 1 hard wheat at 80 to 81 cents and oats around 19 to 22 cents with rye, barley, flax seed, butter, and cheese prices also listed.
Bishop Hare of South Dakota opposes opening the Sioux reservation until congress passes a bill detailing promises not in the original negotiations. He warns faith would be broken if promises are unmet, and he has written to Herbert Welch, secretary of the Nations Indian Rights association. Representative Pickler met with the president, who indicated careful, prompt action once business allows.
Tensions rise near Pierre eight miles as intending settlers clash with Indians and half-breeds over the mile square. Troops push settlers back while Indians haul wood and claim the land under the 1879 treaty as Northwestern engineers survey anew. A special Interior Department agent seeks a settlement among settlers, railroad interests, and claimants.
A natural gas explosion at the corner of Wall and Noble avenues in Columbus destroys two houses. Dozens injured, with a long casualty list including Mrs Marriot and several others. Fire and debris cause chaos as crowds gather and responders work through the wreckage.
Washington Special. The Senate committee on naval affairs met today and endorsed a policy to rapidly build a navy this congress. The plan calls for a line of battle ships like the English Ben Bow to be constructed at once. Senators Chandler McPherson Stanford differ and will present minority and majority reports. The naval policy board appointed by Secretary Tracy recommended ten first class battleships and costs totaling millions, including three third class ships and eight first class ships with overall tonnage and price figures noted.
Gladstone hosted Brooklyn pastor Dr. Talmage for luncheon and a long talk on religion and politics at Hawarden. Gladstone praised Christian leaders, discussed Ireland home rule, American affection, and warned of divine dispensation in political battles. He gifted autographs and a Latin hymn rendering before farewell.
Special Telegram reports first assistant secretary George Chandler affirms Seattle land office decision rejecting J. M. Galbraith declaratory statement for 176 acres in sections 17 and 20, township 37, range 5. Secretary Noble confirms Watertown dismissals of Bogart entry and McWane contest. Chandler sustains Deadwood dismissals in Oscar Carver homestead case.
Snowstorms sever the line between San Francisco and Portland causing the longest closure on record. Reports say lines south of Portland remain down with no trains moving while Union Pacific lines ease as weather moderates. The steamer Columbia brings passengers and mail blocked from overland service.
United States Marshal Irvine arrives from Butte to assess legislative relief for Deer Lodge penitentiary amid overcrowding. 179 convicts housed with 75 more expected in sixty days as inadequate buildings raise fears of an emeute and looted town if guards fail.
A large gathering formed a National Defense Fund committee of 120 leading citizens and naval officers to solicit subscriptions amid speeches condemning England. In Lisbon, British minister Glynn-Petre signaled Enchantress need for Lisbon docking is withdrawn, suggesting diplomatic progress and no fleet maneuver.
A new county alliance forms in Mower County while Minnesota stock breeders plan a herd book. Stillwater prison reports 50 influenza cases as Mille Lacs Indians face hunger due to scarce game. Pillsbury elected president of the State Agricultural Society. Rochester asylum expands for 100 patients. St Cloud bridge contract set at 50000. St Paul railroad verdict of 1 against 20000 suit. Numerous other items detail suicides, fires, crimes, storms, and local politics.
Tower City postmaster Bb F Kellar dies of heart disease. A Biemarck area farmer William Niell killed in wagon accident. Artesian well sinks blamed for lake droughts. Fargo hospitalizes McGarvey for frostbite. Selby bill advances. Red River locks survey proposed. Counties may issue 3000 bond issues for artesian well outfits. A Fargo editor to open coatless in cold office. Healey bonds for grand jury warrant mutilation case. Fargo nominates Haggart for U S marshal and Nickells for judge. Northwood saloon arrests. supreme court test planned. S S Smith defends his dismissal grounds. Commerce committee favors two Dakotas customs district. Fargo railroad rate probe sees high freight claims. Fargo business leaders urge legislation for relief. About a dozen women led by Rev J M Grunly participate.
Reports from the Dakotas cover a wildcat shot on the reservation opposite Pierre, a broncho injury in Lower Brule, births and deaths, new hotels and a $800,000 Sioux Falls packing plant, irrigation plans, and a wave of local disasters.
Adam Auer reappears in Marshfield wedding plans to Emma Jaich. State vet shoots horses belonging to E Lyman for glanders. Three Neice children die of diphtheria in Fond du Lac. three more ill. Rio farmers probe silver find near Halversonu in Columbia County. Louis Thompson arrested in Eau Claire on forgery swindling charges in La Crosse. Charley Davenport murdered in Kansas City. leaves widow and four children. Ashland Iron and Steel pays Ashland County farmers over 25 000 monthly for charcoal wood. La Crosse winter bridge complete. ice supports safe Minnesota crossing. Two boys rescued from train rods near Neenah. Sparta berry growers buy crates. 120 000 crates arrived. Lebanon Dodge county youth loses fingers from unknown shooter. Dornfeldt family death in Menasha ruled poison via copper kettle. Milwaukee Soldiers Home inmate Ryan near fatal train injuries in Racine moved to Kenosha. Eau Claire brewery scheme proposed to stock saloonkeepers for local beer. Mrs Guard arrested again for unlawful surgical operation. James Peterman to stand trial for forgery over forged marriage consent. Joseph Byrnes of Chicago, a Man itowoc bridegroom, exposed as bigamist. attempts suicide. A J Hayward of Tacoma and Wisconsin investors seek early pine land development.
In Dodge County Lebanon a 9 year old boy, son of Carl Christian, was shot while near his father's house. Parts of a thumb and forefinger were severed and another finger torn. He was also shot in the face and knee. The assailant or motive remains unknown as no one saw the shooter.
A Philadelphia publishing house famed for ultra realistic novels draws Anthony Comstock to a private room showing a highly explicit collection. The meeting ends with Comstock revealing his identity and prompting ridicule at the store for its visitor’s inquiry into sensational literature.
A Maltese cat boarded the British steamship Thalia before departure and settled on the officers’ saloon sofa. The steward notes cats seek ships like a change and believe the animal brings luck, while also aiding by reducing rats.
A broker in a New York trading room shows how fast orders move as a customer buys stock at a price that changes within minutes. The ticker and tape record rapid quotes ending in 1 percent and two figure prices, with the buyer receiving the memo instantly. The piece highlights Wall Street’s urgent trading pace.
An ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a certain cure with a money back guarantee. The text also covers a criminal case involving Mrs. McMillan and her daughter, a Q&A on washing soap quality, and a note on Austrian officials pursuing white slave traffic allegations.
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