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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1895
Page
2
In Brainerd dispatches commentary on global mood and literary topics. Zola to observe American cities. census notes on blacksmiths and agricultural workers. Gibraltar dock work. British coffee potential. Gladstone praised amid current labors.
Seventy graduates pursue law while nineteen enter medicine fifteen choose theology and twenty four go into business. The figures suggest graduates may aim for health over wealth and wisdom. Fifteen doctors to seventy lawyers appears physically reassuring.
In Gettysburg residents oppose extending the national park arguing removal of farmers would affect trade. The town has about 3,200 people and observers consider the scene of a great battle as a possible point of interest for visitors.
The Battenburg prince who recently toured the country will likely comment on young America. He agreed to review a Sunday school procession in Brooklyn just before his departure and found he had to wait through the children’s march past.
Government figures reveal an $800000 commission linked to negotiations with China's SSO. Gov. Joan in France and French investors stand to gain favorable interest. Germany gains access to some meetings yet is barred from the financial deal. Future German participation urged with caution.
President Faure backs a 320 mile canal from Bordeaux to Narbonne linking the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The project would cut Spain off, diminish Gibraltar’s fortress role, cost 115 million dollars, and promise large commercial revenue.
Boston prepares a monument and pedestal twenty three feet high to mark the grave of John Hancock, author of the famous signature, at Granary Burying Ground amid the bustle of traffic and constant activity downtown.
Illinois moves to adopt the Porens system letting real estate become a quick asset. Any person can present abstracts to the recorder and obtain a certificate of ownership with a duplicate on record. At each sale the old certificate is surrendered and a new one issued. Counties may opt in and individuals may join.
The article compares annual expense per light across cities. St. Louis pays 74.95 dollars, New York 54 to 182, Washington 219, Brooklyn 82, Philadelphia 177, Boston 237, and San Francisco 340. It notes coal costs on the Pacific coast and hints at a Lexow investigation could cut city taxes at the Golden Gate.
The telegraph summary highlights major world events from the past week including political developments, economic shifts, and notable conflicts. Key figures and nations are referenced as the report condenses the most impactful happenings for quick perusal.
Secretary Carlisle and wife and Secretary Morton and Miss Morton leave Washington for Marion Massachusetts. Attorney General Harmon returns from Cincinnati after handling legal matters. Postmaster General Wilson plans espionage on city carriers with special inspectors to curb loitering. Admiral Ramsey departs for a month in the Blue Ridge and will resume duties when Secretary Herbert sails on the Dolphin.
A string of social and public notices includes deaths of Philip Phillips in Delaware and Charles Libby in Chicago, marriages of Miss Nose Marston to Baron Rudolph Schatzebar-Micheling, and Elopement of Miss Effie Klee with Billy Terrell. Prominent figures and donors listed include D Pearson giving 85000 to Richmond Berea College, and the Lansdowne succession with Emily Mercer lingering as Dowager Marchioness. Major diplomats and historic figures feature in brief summaries.
A series of damaging events include Keystone pottery in Rochester Virginia burned with about 590 dollars loss, a fire at St Marys Ohio destroying woolen mills and seven buildings likely 100000 dollars, a sawmill and logs owned by William Bockes at Traverse City burned, a limestone plant fire at Town Falls Ta with 15000 dollar loss and no insurance. Floods drown Mrs Stewart and infant in Missouri, while Starvey Noble and Frey Joslyn drown near Peoria Illinois. A dynamite carload exploded in San Paulo Brazil killing or wounding fifty, and two thousand kegs of giant powder exploded at Krebb's Station Pennsylvania. Electric car derailed in New Bedford injuring thirty, a boy Chapman crushed by lumber piles in Burlington Indiana cannot live, a buggy horse accident injures Mrs Mary Hoehn fatally injuring her son, fourteen poisoned at a Tilton Iowa reunion with one death and others recovering. A well well water poison or dead insect caused the illness.
A jumble of violent incidents and crimes including a fatal poisoning in Sun ny Hill Illinois a kidnapping and burglary in Brooklyn a double shooting in Kentucky a staged attack in Nebraska and multiple murders and executions reported from Oklahoma Arkansas Alabama and Missouri with names ages and locales inconsistent and fragmentary throughout.
A string of incidents spans the nation from San Francisco firebugs to suicides in Salem Missouri and New Orleans. Notable cases include a railroad conductor self infliction in Salem, a Denver tramway robbery, a first degree murder conviction in Atlanta, and a preacher’s arrest for church theft.
Reports describe Japanese fortifications on the Liao Tung frontier, Cuban revolutionaries preparing another expedition, Emperor William aboard the New York, Ottawa conservatories poised for Manitoba conflict, and the London railway congress opening with a royal speech. Also noted are yellow fever deaths in Mavana, the Thisbe ashore near Madras, a Vishne Volotchok fire disaster, a Brazilian insurgent defeat, sailors stealing a yacht, and a vast treasure find near Veraguas with Spanish coins valued above a million dollars.
The report lists diverse incidents from the era: revenue cutter William Windom launched at Doon jue. whisky trust assets to reorganization. Standard Oil expanding oil lands in Sequatchie county Tennessee. Theodore Starbuck in Jacksonville develops hydrophobia from a cat bite. James E Merriman sues Dr Laub for damages over misdiagnosis of measles as smallpox in Philadelphia. Logansport street railway in receiver, seeking $3,500 for Katherine Dear. Police Justice Barney Martin scolds a policeman for using the word collared to mean arrested in Morrisania. Augustin Daly loses a penalty suit against William A Brady over After Dark. In Grinnell, Will’am Case buries five children from diphtheria. father is blind. Nolle prosequi in embezzlement case against Banker John W Paris in Frankfort. witnesses dead. Mayor Widmayer of Jacksonville acquitted of rioting after attempted ouster of chief of police. Cobb and Goodwin contesting a congressional seat in Washington. quarrel leads to shears threat. From Peach Springs a massive pure silver nugget valued at 8 000 to 10 000 dollars. John Gahan pushed from window at Quincy NL poorhouse. dies. Dos Amigos and Eureka mines in Morris district sold to English syndicate for ~250 000. Elias Jackson reappears, writing from Louisville claiming travel along Ohio banks two months ago.
A northbound Southern Pacific overland train was stopped near Riddles Oregon by three highwaymen at 10:15 p m. They dynamited the rails disabling the engine and conducted a thorough robbery from the Pullman to the mail car. Passengers and crew cooperated with the bandits as they removed valuables. Authorities hurried to scene with a posse and a sheriff aboard a prisoner nearby. The loot amounted to about two to four thousand dollars.
The U S Government Chemist after testing for the Indian Department declared Roy Baking Powder the purest in quality and highest in strength of any baking powder within my knowledge.
In Romeo, Lemont, a house housing five women was destroyed by dynamite placed by the rejected lover Luke Hoyle after Mollie Biers spurned him. Three may die as Hoyle, who stole dynamite from a drainage project, was caught.
Preliminary arrangements indicate a fire insurance company will be organized in La Crosse Wisconsin with a capital of 250000. C E Norbeck spearheads the effort and leading capitalists and businessmen have purchased stock.
The supreme council of the Catholic Knights of America met in Toledo on July 4 and installed officers elected at a prior meeting.
St Paul special Judge Collins of the state supreme court upholds Judge Jamison's trial rulings in the Floyds case. The court affirms the verdict, rules rumors in jury deliberations were properly handled, and finds no grounds to reverse the lower court.
A dispatch from Constantinople reported by the Times says Shakier Pasha has been named imperial commissioner of Armenian reform with the title imperial inspector for the Asian provinces, but he will not wield executive authority.
A boiler explosion on a steam launch belonging to the German warship Kurfurst Friedrich Wilhelm caused seven deaths and multiple injuries today.
Testimony is being heard by the New York court referee in the divorce suit filed by Mrs. James J. Corbett. The couple married at ages nineteen and eighteen, a fact that surprised many who believed their marriage solid.
The couple wed secretly in Salt Lake City and a second ceremony occurred in San Francisco under Catholic rites. Olive Lake, 25, a New York native and San Jose normal school graduate, is described as tall with blue eyes and blonde hair. Corbett plans to pursue divorce quietly.
Government analyses show Royal cream-of-tartar baking powder delivering 160.6 cubic inches of leavening gas per ounce, the strongest among ten brands tested. The eight other brands averaged under 111 cubic inches per ounce, highlighting Royal’s superior strength.
Four days after two deaths in Mayville Julius Bye who attended the sick men fell ill and died. Three others are now among the victims. Health officials autopsy Rye's body and plan to send samples to Chicago chemists to identify the bacteria. Nine doctors failed to name the disease beyond blood poisoning. Origin remains a mystery.
In Cleveland on July 4 the United States circuit court ruled the American Fiber Chamois Company patents for fiber used in women’s garments are absolutely void. The decision may end current federal suits by the New York firm and affect similar cases against major dry goods houses and fiber manufacturers nationwide.
Ansel Oppenheim of St. Paul a prominent capitalist railroad and real estate man says Minnesota will have a bountiful wheat harvest if good weather continues. He notes improved business outlook with fewer hard times and firms rebuilding after hardship.
Washington reports union carpenters working on the Catholic university have struck for higher pay from $2.50 to $3.50 per day.
William McDonald an employee on the Mesaba ore dock was crushed by a Mesaba train in the viaduct over the St Paul and Duluth tracks early today in Duluth Minnesota He died shortly after arrival at the hospital.
Washington July 4 Prof Mark W Harrington chief of the weather bureau has been relieved from duty due to a disagreement with Secretary Morton.
The Holt county vigilantes Mullihan Elliott and Harris are acquitted, ending the Barrett Scott murder case. Scott stole 100000 dollars as Holt county treasurer, fled to Mexico, was extradited and jailed for five years, then disappeared after a hanging by masked men amid vigilante legend in early Nebraska history.
Fifty delegates at East Turner hall in Denver endorse free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and denounce current administration policies. Resolution lauds Jefferson and Jackson, vows to rally for silver until its money status is restored, and calls for national delegates pledging to free coinage irrespective of international agreement.
An experienced author advocates the Royal baking powder as the safest and most efficient option. The article notes official demonstrations of its purity and wholesomeness.
K T Tinker of Eau Claire, held for contempt of the federal district court for obstructing the Eau Claire street railway operated by a receiver, was discharged this morning. The obstruction arose from moving a building onto the track delaying streetcars.
Weather bureau reports week to July 1 showing cool weather slowing corn growth in the Dakotas while Nebraska and Minnesota report backward crops. Spring wheat is heading and in favorable condition with light frosts on the 28th and 20th causing minor local damage in parts of the Dakotas Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Duluth Minn July 4 The Duluth Mesaba Northern railway led by John D Rockefeller drops its fight in the state supreme court over Leonidas Merritt suit to recover for financial agent services. The company has paid the verdict and interest totaling 15303 dollars.
Rabid Veal reports that the quaratine island suspected of rabies was laid down yesterday at St Paul on July 4.
A Havana cable reports the American yacht Nepenthe seized by Spanish authorities with owners George Agar and Bishop Dudley imprisoned. The Nepenthe, a New Orleans vessel, sailed from Florida to Cuba and was towed into Havana after a gunboat overhauled it. Rumor ties the party to filibustering. others aboard unknown. Locals seek action from Secretary of State Olney.
Special Gen Merritt receives Washington order directing two cavalry troops and the Eighth artillery battery from Fort Sheridan to depart July 5 for Camp Douglas Wisconsin to join the Wisconsin militia encampment.
The Howard roller mills boiler exploded, destroying the building. Engineer O P Walker was killed and five others injured. two mill proprietors T C Gould and J P Larson not expected to live. Injured include Robert Debolt and W A Clark with severe burns and broken limbs. Damages about $20 000.
The San Francisco Chronicle describes the Pine Ridge lumber flume near Clovis California a fifty two mile thrilling slide from Stephensons Creek to the plains. Builders craft simple V shaped boats in minutes with half a dollar of lumber and a lone traveler faces strong currents and few stopping points on the journey.
In Denton Maryland Marshall Price who killed Sallie Dean on her way to school was taken from jail and hanged to a tree. Rumors of a large lynching mob caused guards to seal off exits as masked leaders led the mob.
Report from July 4 states that 2,500 rifles with ammunition were found on a British steamer in Trinidad. The cargo, claimed by owners as in transit, was tied to Venezuelan insurgents and Cuba expedition plans involving the tug George W. Childs.
The unequalled strength of the Roy al as certified by leading baking powder authorities makes it the most economical choice, even when priced higher than rivals, according to the advertisement.
Sioux Falls South Dakota July 4 On July 1 a law reduced the time to obtain a divorce by forty two days. The new statute lowers residence to six months and adds thirty days after personal service, tightening summons rules and aiming to speed divorce proceedings.
In Boston on July 4 one week away the Christian Endeavor convention will draw over 50 000 delegates from every North American state and province and at least seventeen nations. More than a thousand addresses are planned. The venue includes the largest Boston auditorium and two additional mammoth tents on Boston Common to house attendees.
On July 4 two hundred fishermen began fishing on Lake Winnebago in open violation of the Buckstaff fish law which sets August 1 as the opener. Four arrests have been made and over a hundred more are expected as authorities move to test the law's constitutionality.
The Princess Frederick Charles of Prussia, long resident in Italy, is preparing to become a Roman Catholic. Her move follows several months of residence abroad and signals a notable religious transition.
West Superior Wisconsin July 4 The city council accused Mayor Starkweather of taking money to permit saloons and gambling houses. A special meeting will be held to try the mayor.
James R. Garfield son of the late President Garfield was nominated for state senator today in Warren Ohio by acclamation at the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-sixth joint district convention.
Commander Bradford and Lieut Mulligan prepare to test if the St. Louis qualifies as a naval vessel under the subsidy act.
Yale won the university boat race against Harvard by nine lengths with an official time of 21 30. The New London race featured favorable water and wind conditions. Harvard led briefly at the start, but Yale pulled ahead by a length and a half after one mile and finished strongly despite two Harvard rowers' exhaustion.
Special-Harry Hay ward filed the formal application with Travelers Insurance for the $5,000 life policy on Miss Ging. The document was taken to the jail by Shoemaker, an attorney for Hayward.
Snow fell in Cumberland Wisconsin today for about an hour and melted quickly, leaving no snow on the ground.
At the diocesan priests retreat Archbishop Hennessy announced plans to erect a Catholic theological seminary in Dubuque at a cost of $150000.
Annie Smith aged twenty two was shot and killed this morning by Mrs Smith Barnes her mother in law. No witnesses exist and police suspect intentional shooting though Mrs Barnes claims it was accidental. Barnes is under arrest awaiting coroner's jury investigation.
Harvey Rust a prominent editor and political writer of Waukesha Wisconsin died this morning after a battle with diabetes He was 40 years old and widely known for his work in local politics and journalism.
The Marquis of Salisbury stated in the house of Lords that he hoped to secure a dissolution of parliament on July 8. The London Special report notes the premier’s aim amid ongoing political maneuvers and parliamentary sessions.
The following is the complete ticket: Governor P. W. Hardin Lieutenant Governor R. T. Tyler Treasurer R. Ford Auditor L. Norman Register of the Land Office G B Hendrick Secretary of State Henry S Hale Superintendent of Public Instruction Ed Porter Thompson Commissioner of Agriculture I. B. Hall.
Escapees from the Vermillion county jail were tracked to Sioux City where officers captured them and returned them.
Two children Annie Krueger aged five and Alice Ruffe aged eight were killed when a bank of sand collapsed on their play area in St Paul. Authorities investigated the accident as a tragic youth incident.
The Rev H L Warneford of Windsor creates a 50 foot long model railway in his yard from Chicago to Jericho with authentic stations, advertisements, a cantilever bridge like the Forth, a skew arch, an American trestle and a tubular steel finish through tunnel and cutting.
Harper's Round Table notes a lesson on内 skin and mood shaping a girl's adult face and fate. It urges maintaining calm expression despite pain and bustle, citing a train delay as a contrast to a kindly elder's cheerful philosophy.
A benevolent reader sent money to a London hospital after a boy was injured by a passing omnibus while saving a cat. The matron replied that the cat was not a pet but a tip cat, revealing the misidentification of the animal behind the incident.
Marie Mrs Gaywun claims she will outstrip rivals in the upcoming social season while Mamma Well, in an opera gown, appears to have already set the pace for summer society events.
Spenser Wilkinson argues sea power dictated the Civil War outcome. He notes the Union blockade and naval superiority strangled the Confederacy, with Farragut and Grant aided by seas while Sherman moved from Atlanta to Savannah and Raleigh. The decisive blow centered on the fleet and control of the Mississippi and coast.
In a San Francisco Chronicle report, General Schofield criticizes Sousa's band for apparent lapses in discipline during a performance south of the fair grounds. Sousa defends his troops as well trained, noting audible quiet during baton turns while Schofield observes they resume playing when unseen.
A woman argues that practical bicycle attire will influence street dress toward simple outing gowns. She praises fitness and sensible style for outdoor work, condemning excessive carriage gowns and urging discrimination among fashionable women. She predicts bicycling women may be praised in time.
The piece traces early uses of terms like outsider and daisy in 19th century discourse. It cites convention crowding hindering credentials reports and notes how reporters popularized outsider. It references Dickens characters and Stephens remarks as examples of slang adoption and rhetoric becoming common chatter.
In the heyday of her married life Queen Victoria favored bright gowns and bold colors. A stroll through Windsor era slums revealed a blue ball dress and a green velvet trimmed gown hung for sale, prompting a strict ukase banning reuse of the queen's cast-off garments by staff or at Windsor.
A Chicago Tribune text fragment contrasts Indian stereotypes with white perceptions. It references dream Indians and the idea of reading tombstone epitaphs to judge character. The quotation highlights cultural stereotypes and the tension between identity and memory.
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