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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1891
Page
2
Brainerd Minnesota publishers report a grand spectacular by old Vesuvius as Humeent, described with slyness akin to Joey Bagstock, seeks to replenish an empty treasury through advertising.
The article notes a revival of base ball interest in major cities with crowds around 20 000 at a single game showing the sport remains vigorous and unlikely to decline or become obsolete.
Aconstable attached an engine on Missouri Pacific's fast express and held the train three hours at Fades in Kiowa county Colorado. He had a garnishment against a railroad employee for 17 dollars 50 cents which the road had neglected to settle.
The sultan bans Turkish ladies from strolling Constantinople streets in Parisian outfits. He has been warned about the cost of Worth dresses and bonnets for women.
After losing to Slavin, Kilrain will retire from boxing. The author notes this as a distinct gain and suggests that if all defeated prizefighters quit, the civilized world would have reason to rejoice.
A man collapsed in a Town church on a recent Sunday as he reached toward his pocket to give at the collection. Police and investigators suggest the momentary mental conflict over choosing a nickel or a penny may have caused the fatal episode.
Balmacena, president of Chile, has placed an order with the American Bank Note Company of New York to print 12 million dollars in flat money. Analysts warn such stockpiling could bolster Chile's wealth and prosperity, given Balmaceda's leverage.
Not long ago Carmencita arrived in New York with little more than talent and hope. She danced her way to popularity and wealth, while some remain sour that success proves critics wrong. The piece highlights her dramatic ascent and the controversy around praising her achievements.
Ris cites growing discontent in Guatemala's upper districts due to President Anguiano forcing laborers to toil on coffee plantations without pay. He notes seditious language appearing as a reaction to the coercive policies and criticizes the local population for their reaction.
Axlowa murderer, aided by a tireless lawyer, has evaded the gallows and penitentiary since the crime in 1877. It is clear the man has not remained in contact with such a lawyer for fourteen years without facing notable retribution.
The passage argues time favors the Prince of Wales over Sir Gordon Cumming in historical disputes. It cites gambling accusations and cheating stories, saying one memory harms a man less while the other is deadly, and that time itself is not injustice.
Western humorist Wa et observes that newsboys are the most alert crowd he has encountered for comedy. He notes their keen perception and contrasts them with fashionably gathered crowds, which he says remain chilly until humor breaks through reserve.
In Hoboken New Jersey Kilrain of Baltimore rose for nine rounds while Slavin from the antipodes struck, breaking Kilrain’s nose and showing disdain. The writer questions Slavin’s respect and notes the act could have been done by a muscular ape, though those animals lack self respect.
From the Universal Postal Congress in Vienna a report describes an exhibit showing the postal service’s growth from Roman times to today. The congress discussed many important subjects aimed at improving world postal service, with the next session set for Washington, D.C. in 1897.
A Herald report quotes a leading architect saying iron fireproof buildings cannot be truly fireproof. He notes iron girders expand in flames and cause floors to collapse, leading to a progressive failure of the structure and even destruction of adjacent façades.
Ruger named on Col Compton’s court martial at Walla Walla. Treasury shows a 2.45 million net balance plus deposits. Crane & Co. wins paper contract at 4 cents per pound. Mason City bank authorized with 50 000 capital. Rule presides. Canada labor rule eased for promotions. Ayton Kart arrested for 3600 embezzlement. Spavinine amends treasury exam rules adding five points for discharged veterans. required score 70 to advance.
A list of notable deaths and notable movements includes Eisnor Howes B. Price of Nazarene M E Church Camden death. Prof Francis H. Bronx Stamford death. Prof Geo M Mowsnay North Adams death. Pr ince George Greece arrival in San Francisco then to New York and on to London and St Petersburg. Several political figures including Lady Macpoxal and Premier Abbott tied to potential peerage or knighthood. Rev G Tallmace Somerville death. ex-Queen Isabella interview with ex-empress. Justin McCarthy step down. Mr Dillon released from jail. Mrs John A Logan rumored to marry George E Lemon. Frederick Brokaw drowned at Elberon while saving a servant girl.
At Cincinnati six persons boating on the Ohio drowned. Two men died in Chicago at Lincoln Park. Danville Illinois saw Snyder wagon works fully destroyed by fire with 30,000 insurance and 12,000 loss. The Otis P Lord schooner wrecked at St Birch Pound Missouri, 72 tons. A servant girl jumped into Frankfort Kentucky bear pit. her mangled remains found. Browerville Massachusetts saw Browenville mill fire damaging a storehouse with 100,000 loss and 2000 bales cotton stored. Santa Fe railroad wreck near Lorraine Kansas. fireman killed, engineer died later. Severe wind and rain harmed crops in Sedgwick, Kingman, Trott counties Kansas. Kingman salt works stack blown down. In Hamilton Missouri a rockfall in Caldwell coal mine killed Paul Bloise and injured others.
The piece tracks railway speculation including W H Truesdale’s possible presidency of Santa Fe and denials from Atchison about a Colorado Midland consolidation. It notes Minnesota train expansions, Chicago Alton’s departure from the Western association, Alton rate cuts, Wisconsin Central extensions, and Duluth rail bonuses while eyeing prominent figures and ongoing vacation.
A missPostmaster Grorct Baapronp of Stalion B Carondelet Missouri is missing as post office officials probe accounts. Prof Amazon of Drury College Springfield Missouri absconds after securing endorsements totaling about 1300 dollars. A Swepe named Charles Peterson jailed for setting a dozen fires at Cobalt Connecticut. R C Wooster of the Great Britain Herald notes evidence against Peterson and Will receive 1280 dollars reward. Art Paramus New Jersey Howard L Johnson son of founder of Johnson Ellingson Co Fassneset commits self inflicted shooting. Robbers near Shanghbia lure wealthy men with beautiful women, robbing them. Miss Katie Muskair daughter of a singer at Transfiguration Church Williamsburg New York charged with taking Sunday collections.
In Han cock county Tennessee Jeptha Wolf and Will Carpenter were killed in a quarrel at Bray's Post Office. Wolf's ten year old son also died. Miss Wolf and friends head to the scene as McBray and armed allies hold the house amid fears of a bloody confrontation.
J W Herst begins training at White Bear for Daly bout. Fay challenges Frank Woods to a ten round or finish match with stakes from 50 to 500 dollars. Capt Andrews and Capt Lawlor race dories from Ocean Pier to Land's End for a 35000 purse. Ormonde Club of London offers 8000 pounds for Sullivan Slavin fight with 250 pounds training allowances. Suttivas and Corbett spar three rounds at San Francisco benefit. crowd hissed. Badger Athletic Club formed in Milwaukee with 5000 spectator capacity and 6000 dollar purse for Carney Mc Auliffe bout.
The item notes Decoration day was observed by Americans in Japan. It relates to an array of international notes including a Manipuri prince sentenced to death, royal reception in the Sandwich Islands, and various European political and economic developments. It also mentions a murder scare in London and social ostracism of Jay Ewing, the U.S. consul in Vancouver. The report strings multiple foreign items without a cohesive single event.
Twenty five thousand tin plate workers in Wales face a potential lockout as the international machinists union closes its session and plans next meeting in Chicago in June 1892. The Denver brickmakers’ strike ends after months of fruitless effort with wages cut by twenty percent. Trainmen and engineers on the Cincinnati Wabash Michigan line meet officers to demand higher pay. Harrisburg’s Merchant Mill of Pennsylvania Steel Works is served notice of an imminent indefinite shutdown, with employees to receive pay on that day.
Notes report rising troubles on the Navajo reservation and falling water on Missouri river points reducing flood fears. Bank of Mason City Iowa gains authority to begin business with capital of 50 000. A toll rate hike to take effect July 1. Home Brewing Co with 200 capital incorporated in Indianapolis. A syndicate of American and English capitalists buys 800 acres near Baltimore for a residence addition. Mazomaine Milling Co and Bronson Draper Co of Mazomaine Wisconsin fail with liabilities of 20 000 while assets are larger. Sugar trust denial in New York amid Cuban crop claims. J Jtz Herget Bros distillery in Pekin Illinois succumbs to whiskey trust. Hog trichina found by federal authorities in Chicago. Civil unrest costs in coke region total 35 029.22 dollars. An earthquake shocks Charleston South Carolina with minor effects. Illinois governor signs women’s vote for school officers. Free World's Fair delegates named, including Walter Louisana Ford, W. Peck, Pageteenie, Han y- Jupar Barriet. Brooklyn judge rejects second injunction attempt by Parnellites.
Copies of a second Cahensly memorial to Cardinal Rampolla urge the Holy See to back German clergy in the United States, seeking to increase German influence through episcopal appointments. The document cites emigration, language, and education as key issues, arguing for national parishes with priests of each nationality and urging protection for emigrants via the St Raphael societies. It warns that Irish bishops are a target in this struggle.
The probe into Theodore Brue ner judge of probate for Stearns county ordered by Gov Merriam began but was adjourned until this afternoon because the complaining witness was absent. Little was accomplished and further developments are awaited with interest.
Moornesd Minnesota Special Telegram reports the city council met and granted twenty three saloon licenses for the coming year, signaling a fresh round of licensing and local business activity.
American consul Jay Ewing in Vancouver submits his resignation and backs Henry Harris of Washington as his successor Harris is currently a temporary Vancouver resident A petition calling for Ewing recall was signed by over three thousand residents within two hours Q Victoria and President Harrison toast remark sparked the public vote against Ewing but is not included in the final action.
Tony Bourbinot sues W. J. Whittaker for assault on his six year old son. The child, recently burned, was on Whittaker’s grounds when Whittaker allegedly seized the boy by the arm and hurled him down a steep bank injuring his arm and body. Jurors deliberated six hours before a new panel is to be chosen.
July 1 report from Salteon describes a Colorado Desert basin turning into a lake five miles wide as fresh water from a subterranean channel fills the basin. If connected to the Colorado river the area could become a 400 foot deep, fifty mile long lake, threatening the Southern Pacific track for up to 100 miles.
Cotenoo flour and spring wheat listed flat. Minnesota grains show No 1 hard wheat around 9.94 to 9.99, northern wheat at 9.3 to 9.3, rye 7.7 to 7.8, oats 3 5 to 3 8 cents, barley 5 5 to 6 0, flax seed about 1.00 to 1.01. St Paul and Minneapolis markets note ranges for corn, oats, and hay, with ground feed and bran prices, and Minnesota flour patents and weed millers bids.
A Port Townsend dispatch alleges a scheme by political bosses to remove Collector Bradshaw to pay Port Townsend’s debt for Senator Squire’s last election. Tacoma Republicans dislike removal and President’s relatives failed to help. Special Agent Mulkey says the sensational reports are unauthorized and under investigation.
The Farmers Review reports rapid harvesting across winter wheat states with Michigan and Wisconsin lagging. Expected yields per acre vary from 10 to 20 bushels in several states, with Indiana about 20 and Missouri near 19. Spring wheat unchanged except in Wisconsin. Corn outlook fair to good overall, but Kansas and parts of Iowa are weaker. Oats range from poor in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky to very promising in Missouri and Kansas.
At Pirtsevrs Pennsylvania a conference between iron masters and workers adjourned at 1230 a m. The amalgamated union jubilant and manufacturers satisfied. The nine hour standard was extended to 19 hours and 1 5 minutes. Wholesale signing of the scale expected to bring in Mahoning and Shenango manufacturers, now objectors. Amicable settlement prevented a strike of over one thousand men.
In Crawford county near Leavenworth a young woman and her 18-year-old stepdaughter were whipped by masked White Caps tied to a tree. They were told to leave the country. the 18-year-old’s charge of adultery appears unproved. Victims likely bedridden for weeks. McGuire described as a worthless man. Forty-three poisoned at Brushton ice cream social. pastor and two women died. others critically ill.
The Clay county treasurer, acting on the county commissioners board order, paid $10,000 of county orders today. Officials report ample funds remain in the treasury.
In Louisville Kentucky last night a duel-like fight at Pleasure Ridge Park ended with Sidney Smith fatally shot. Gay Stewart and Dudley Alsope suffered non fatal wounds. All three are well to do young farmers involved over the same young lady. Stewart and Alsope wounded may die.
A Tegram special from Argyle Minnesota reports a wind storm that demolished several sheds and twisted the store occupied by N V Gilbertson as a drug store. Windows were broken and minor damage occurred elsewhere.
Larimore North Dakota Special Telegram reports the so called grasshopper scare is exaggerated. An observer who spoke with the investigation committee says the grasshoppers are small and not yet able to fly. They have only nipped edges of several fields south of Orr. damage is barely perceptible.
Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Dakotas brief items. Crookston marks St Johns day anniversary. Coroner Shipard summoned to East Grand Forks to probe a woman's death. Foley row and other buildings at Aitkin destroyed by fire. owners plan rebuild.
In Grand Forks parishioners gifted Father Canary a horse buggy and harness valued at 400 dollars. Minot roadmaster John Smith suffered a severe accident losing his right leg. Gov. Burke granted a full pardon to William Custin jailed in Minot in 1888 for robbery. Sheriff Cross fights to keep Cole, accused seducer, in Detroit, as Cole’s friends push back. After a ten day Devils Lake trial Agnes Baldwin murder case concluded with insanity defense and a strong jury charge by Judge Morgan. Five men nabbed near Grand Forks and East Grand Forks for suspected Diamond theft were sent to Winnipeg for trial. A flood of West Superior immigrants arrived in Ellendale to settle in Dickey county via the Great Northern. William Huggins home south of Grand Forks burned. his wife died an hour later. coroner Rounseville investigates. Sanborn farmers alarmed by pepper grass a new weed harming crops. Braithwaite vs Powers from Burleigh county reversed by the supreme court. case tied to a fifteen year dispute over a Missouri river freight contract with Senator Powers of Montana involved.
Death of John Anderson at thirty from sustroke in Glidden. Union mill accident leaves Jack Partridge with right arm severed. Deadwood votes 50,000 bonds for improvements, nine hundred ballots cast. Indictment of Julfs in the Few Tails killing quashed at Sturgis on prosecution request. Amos Jensen arrested in Watertown for selling liquor without a permit. Sioux Falls hose team competes at tourney led by Chief Stover. Water town hosts next year’s event. Ladder contest sees Madison 214 seconds and Sioux Falls 224 seconds. Yankton College commencement held. addresses by Rev J G Johnson. Graduates named. trustees include Rev E F Williams. Prof Shaw resigns to join Oberlin College. RK Haire sues Aberdeen Daily News for libel after radical speech. News verified report and awaits disposition.
Reports include West Superior high school graduation at the opera house and Chetek high school exercises with graduates named Gertie Dixon Estella Van Valkenburg Carne Strong and Theodore G Skarve. Other items cover a failed burglary at Capt Barker’s residence, a pension fraud sentence for Mrs Longmier, Navy appointment results for Mark Olson, ore shipments from Ashland, a work injury in La Crosse, a derailment near Daplainville, a bay jump by an unknown woman near Washburn, and Lawrence university governance updates with Watkins professorship creation.
Gen Cyrus Bussey visits Des Moines with daughter as Cereal Milling Company of Cedar Rapids joins the American Cereal Milling Company formed in Akron Ohio. The Cedar Rapids oat mill ranks among the largest. A Cedar Rapids firm’s fire destroys the Chapman Reed and Rattan baby carriage factory, $40,000 loss, with partial insurance. Spontaneous combustion blamed. Fireman Henry Veley seriously hurt. Hog cholera hits near Waterloo. 150 herds largely spared in Eagle township. St Josephs College Dubuque holds 18th annual commencement. graduates E J Jungblatt W Pope L Corrigan to Montreal seminary. Judge Ney rules a red pencil will valid in a contested will but questions the practice. Mrs Eliza Vance found dead after wandering inciting illness near Tara, struck by train.
From Murray's Magazine a reflection on fishing as a deep, absorbing pursuit. It notes the skill required, including keen observation, delicate touch, and patient study of fish habits and water flies. It emphasizes continual learning and humility to stay ever awake to new insights.
A Kluklang judge orders payment on counterfeit notes amid a bank run. A gambler forged thousands of notes for a thousand each, the bank refused, crowds stormed the bank, and the magistrate ruled the bank must honor the notes, halting payments and leaving the culprit unpunished.
A philosophic woman recalls how a 7 year old prefers books to baseball and mispronounces words. Charley asks Mamma how much is a squeen, misnaming sequin and learning its value in Venice and Turkey. The piece notes how mispronunciations shape a child’s understanding and memory of tales.
Allen Wilson recalls Yale winter tale of a tramp seeking lodging at a station house. He confronts the lieuten ant, shots out a fist and dumps the officer into the spittoons. The lieutenants pain and the case linger for weeks in police chatter.
A terse dialogue snippet shows Dinwiddie requesting two revolvers and a carving knife while Mrs Dinwiddie questions the motive. He mentions sharpening weapons and taking a sword cane as he hurries to MekKee's Rocks, described as a putschers chronicle.
The jingle reflects a historical marketing line noting Castoria's use for infants children and mothers. It traces usage from baby sickness to child crying to motherhood as a nostalgic reference.
A reflective item notes how age leaves marks on the face and hands, with lines revealing memories and experiences. The piece uses metaphor to describe time’s imprint and the quiet wisdom found in aging.
Harry Romaine of the National theater recalls a Fredericksburg wartime gambling spree where he averaged about $5,000 daily for two weeks. On the final night he cashed out $2,600 after a streak of quads. An opponent, losing big, bought the deck for $100, tore it to pieces, and Romaine vowed never to touch a card again.
A customer laments the photo, but the photographer notes that if pictures truly did justice every time, the art would lose appeal. The witty exchange hints at photography’s playful self awareness and public reception.
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