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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1892
Page
2
Brainerd dispatch notes Swiss forces have shown the least fighting this century with only notable outbreaks viewed as civil in nature rather than military. The piece stresses minimal armed conflict and emphasizes civil disturbances as the main concern.
Joan L Sullivan voices aim to meet and vanquish the man in the moon amid notes of alcoholic lunacy. The remark frames a whimsical challenge around sobriety and superstition, mirroring a playful local paper tone.
The Tur Indian Government has written to the Imperial Government urging all possible influence to back the proposed International Silver Conference, seeking active assistance and backing from the authority.
A Mooresville Indiana report describes a calf with six distinct feet used for walking. It is alleged the animal has a brother with an equal number of feet, suggesting a related anomaly.
John Blackstone sold a Boston city site in 1635 for 150 dollars. The narrator notes that if he had kept a few acres for about 100 years, he would be wealthy today. instead, he is now dead broke.
A columnist notes that only Massachusetts lieutenant governor holds the legal right to be addressed as honorable, asserting the title is uniquely tied to that office by law.
A fragment notes a figure named Emperor Wittin Howenzozllern taking to writing editorials. It laments a profession opened to many, suggesting some sensitive figures may withdraw rather than participate.
Dr Briggs has joined the Salvation Army and calls for relentless reform to end the fantasie on the base them often used by the organization.
A bicycle insurance company has begun operations in New York to insure bicycles against accidental breakage. When a wheel cannot be repaired satisfactorily by the company's mechanics, the policy holder receives a new bicycle.
A fragment discusses a boxing match plan involving a white boxer and a colored rival. The remark suggests an arrangement where the brunette stands on his head to allow the Caucasian to strike lower. The language reflects era racial attitudes influencing sport.
A political hub falil prompts renewed curiosity about the Astor and Vanderbilt positions in Newport. The unfolding line fence dispute could shock the nation if full details were disclosed.
The text questions whether Britain's Burham limestone caves have been explored for archeological remains. It notes the caves were used by ancient Buddhists, with Buddist idols found inside, suggesting possible early human habitation.
A London correspondent reports a river banker’s cat that routinely swam across the Thames to a rat infested spot. The animal kept low in the water with its tail upright and shook itself like a dog when ashore.
The new Temple Israel at Brooklyn follows the plan of the St Sophia church in Constantinople. Polished mottled marble columns support the main entrance arches and a gilded dome rises above. Inner walls feature green and gold frescoes. The congregation includes many wealthy members.
Acrmzen of Portland Ind alleges ownership of a large cat famed for mingling with poultry. The animal reportedly eats corn and roosts beside a rooster at night, displaying unusual companionship with the birds.
The quote notes patriotism as a force that binds men to bulletin boards and distracts from work and home, yet argues the excitement is a legitimate excuse. It likens the watcher of results to a horse in Job, smelling battle and hearing captains' thunder and shouting.
A noble figure named Prince Epmoxnp Rapziwint retired from worldly life amid heavy debts. A creditor who claims 12 000 marks sought court action, but the court ruled the recluse is legally dead as Julius Caesar and cannot be sued.
In tenth century royal times the buckhound is valued at 15a at birth and £1 when trained, a herd dog equals a fine ox, and even the king is not spared a fourpence value. Cats carry fixed, low worth with strict breed duties and penalties for defect, from kitten penny to two pence per day until maturity. The royal look at the king is noted as a privilege.
Washington reports a series of foreign and domestic items. The Texas battleship was successfully launched at the Norfolk navy yard. John W. Foster of Indiana was appointed secretary of state and promptly confirmed by the Senate. Congress remains divided over appropriations and conference reports. Land Commissioner Carter will resign from the Republican National Committee post due to time constraints. The president issued a proclamation recognizing reciprocal trade relations with Cuba under the tariff law. Agricultural appropriation talks progress and crop reports item remains as in the Senate. Bond redemptions total $24,060.95 since June 18 with outstanding debt $1,455,050.
Misissirri river towns face renewed flood danger with possible loss of life. A storm in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut causes deaths. A Fresno County hotel fire injures one. Berry suburb in Parisia sees three houses burned and several occupants killed or hurt. A Lynchburg wall collapse buries workers, killing the owner and injuring seven. Ice cream sickness strikes 25 children at Iaoka Indiana. A dress fire in New Castle Delaware burns Gertie Monroe and injures John Howell. A Flobert rifle accident kills an eleven year old in Phillipsburg. mother unaware of loaded weapon.
Amepre Ernest Barthelemy Morcuez the French naval officer scientist and writer is dead aged seventy one. PD D Bext a well known turfman and capitalist died at Lexington Kentucky of paralysis. T Custxe Oliver the marine painter died at Amesbury Massachusetts aged sixty eight. George Rhett Cathcart a leading member of the American Book Company died at Newport Rhode Island of heart disease. He served briefly on General Longstreet's staff.
A young man in New York shoots and kills the man who assaulted his sister in a court setting. The incident adds to a string of violent crime reports across multiple cities, including murders, embezzlement arrests, and dramatic resignations from public life.
Reports indicate Queen Victoria suspends Parliament while overseas events unfold. Bramance faces possible German prosecutor action over an interview about the emperor. A Spanish queen grants Rinogigm tariffs to Germany amid Mexico Diaz election fallout. Chief Justice Fuller’s brother Henry Weis Fourier dies in New Rochelle. Canadian Parliament pursues World Fair and Bering Sea arbitration. St Petersburg notes cholera risk as Central European tensions rise.
A mixed digest reports a call for an international silver conference proceeding slowly abate while cholera outbreaks expand in Baku and Tiflis with 164 cases and seventy deaths in one week. Afghan losses reach 1500 in clashes with the Hazaras as censorship sharpens. Central Asia and Mexico endure deathly cholera patterns, and a Cadiz launch draws 10,000 spectators. Canada shows 75,768 industrial establishments with rising capital, employment, wages, and output.
A lively Republican club meeting in New York sparks enthusiasm while Democrats oppose Washburn's anti-option bill. Senator Stewart denies bolting the GOP, then is said to bolt, aiding a third party surge with J P Dolver renominated in Iowa. Judge Gresnam refuses People’s Party bid. Brice predicts Ben Cable to chair the Democratic National Committee amid plans to target Northwestern states.
A laser riot erupts in Toledo Ohio while a street railroad strike settlement possibility surfaces in Cleveland. Arbitration is possible. The National Brotherhood of Carmen reelects its old officers in St. Louis and plans to meet in Minneapolis in June 1844. Pinkerton agents guard Carnegie's steel works in Homestead Pennsylvania as 300 more Pinkertons from Philadelphia are dispatched for potential use.
Officials from multiple Chicago railroads face charges of violating the law before the interstate commerce commission. President Egan of the Kansas City road resigns, replaced by Ansel Oppenheim of St. Paul. Egan becomes president of the Chicago Great Western, absorbing Kansas City. Tankers to start July 5 cut wool rates from St. Paul to seaboard via Chicago from 75 to 65 cents per 10, addressing Soo line competition.
Reports from the sports page note Chicago hosting a colored bicycle club while Alvord shines for Fort Wayne in third, Washington’s jump draws astonishment, and Pittsburgh signs Terry as a strong pitcher. Also mentions manager Chapman seeking salary dispute with Louisville, Meekin and Jones released, Hemming signed to pitch, Kennedy planning Myers training, and trades involving Sensation and farm lineage for $20,000.
H H Hart elected president of national corrections and charities association. Rev Thomas Dixoux Jr attacks Tammany in York. Minnesota Universalist convention favors Sunday open world’s fair. St Paul wires go underground. Minneapolis council rejects census committee grant. Anthracite sales agents agree 25 cent rise. Harriet Monroe ode bought for Turworld fair. Silver league delegates to Omaha and Montana. Nevada cooperates with American Natalya. Garrett sues Home Insurance for 130000 damages in Chicago. Amalgamated association ends July two-week shut down. Joliet signings and Pittsburg effect on scale. Gold fever revived in Potomac fields. Sale of 45 acres for 50000. Pacific capitalists arrive for prospecting. O Dell bitten by mad dog at Sciotoville. boy shoots dog killer. Columbus United Commercial Travelers elect officers.
The Omaha gathering opened with Taubeneck presiding and Donnelly, Powderly and others speaking. The rules and platform were debated, with a strong push for independent labor reform, public ownership of railroads and currency reform, and a pledge to elect a Greenbacker or allied candidate. Weaver emerged as leading nominee amid lively roll calls and party unity efforts.
A grand convention ballot results show Weaver and Kyle with partial tallies and a call for Weaver. General not present, a committee to escort him to the hall, several vice presidential nominees. Gen J G Field of Virginia chosen on the first ballot. The national committee list names delegates from many states and territories with several unselected.
An operator at Chicago telegraph offices fed a hungry crowd with harmless fake dispatches during the 1880 Republican convention. He posted evolving notes about Conkling Cameron Garfield Logan, keeping the crowd engaged until real reports arrived. The ruse, told years later, succeeded once to placate the anxious readers.
In Westminster Review's discussion of emblems the eagle represents the Roman Empire's continuing influence. Austria Russia and Germany retain eagle symbols linked to Charlemagne and byzantine heirs, while Napoleon popularizes the single headed eagle. The piece muses on the empire's ongoing division and prophecy of unity.
The National Prohibition Party convened in this city on June 29 to nominate candidates for president and vice president. Gen John Bidwell of California was nominated for president and J B Cranfill of Texas for vice president amid protracted speeches, platform debates, and a contentious rules fight over voting power for delegates.
A St Nicholas described hunt notes that the black buck, a graceful 30 to 50 pound Indian animal, is stalked with a wooden wheeled jungle cart drawn by bullocks. Hunters, led by a native shikaree, pursue the herd in circles while the bucks show little fear, believing locals pose no threat.
In a brief exchange, Wadsleigh muses on why some react angrily to a civil remark. He recalls telling a friend goodbye with the line Write to me when you can. The friend apparently took offense, because he cannot write.
At a Texas Spurges border town, three Black men confessed to raping Mrs Beasley and her daughter before being shot to death. The New York Herald recounts a humorous Posey county exchange where a widow negotiates marriage for two barrels of salt with a yoke of oxen and a cart.
The scene centers on a party in the McAllister Set where a guest quotes a chatty remark on Jane Austen. A spectator asks about Austen's style and notes a pale joke about not knowing her dress maker, signaling witty social banter.
Pirrssore July 6. Strife at Homestead grows violent as 10 deputies sent by Sheriff McClery face about 2,000 workers. Deputies escorted to the river aboard the steam tug Edna and ordered away. Union leaders refuse to guard property, offering bonds. sheriff warns against assembly near mills. Two men remain firm to resist outside interference, signaling potential trouble.
Charles Ronan, long employed by George Slater in Hudson W after recent months, forged four checks totaling about 65 dollars. Checks were cashed by John Moe Max Goldberg W Hall and railroad agent Jackson. Ronan, an Englishman, has fled the country. He came to America penniless and was aided by Slater to avoid want.
Thompson, from Arlington in Kingbury county, is jailed for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his wife five times and then wounding Mrs. Baghan with a knife. The wife's condition is reported improved. Mrs. Baghan is said to die from injuries.
At St Louis the tin mill of the E M Neidbinghaus mill caught fire causing about 75000 dollars in losses. Frank Helmstatten 23 a laborer was murdered in Pittsburg by his two brothers in law after a drunken quarrel. Westly Clever attempted assault on Mrs Farmer in Vernon Kentucky but she shot him dead. Dessa Garret ballooned at Bluffton Ohio and died after landing in a quarry. Near Murray Kentucky a thresher boiler exploded killing engineer Albert Hanman and wounding ten others, four fatally.
Market notes show bid listings for wheat corn oats barley and rye across Chicago Minneapolis Saint Paul and Milwaukee. Prices include No 2 hard wheat at 7 to 8 cents, No 1 Northern wheat around 7 to 7.5 cents, corn No 3 at 44 to 46 cents, oats No 2 white at 31 to 32 cents, barley No 3 at 38 to 48 cents, rye at 72 to 73 cents, and mixed feed items with bundled rates and quality grades across the five cities.
A July 6 dispatch from Wasuixetox outlines the debate over replacing Campbell as GOP chair. Possible moves include Botkin resigning Montana seat to let Carter be named chairman, with Carter possibly serving as secretary or on the executive committee. Other names like Henry Payne and Robert G. Evans appear as contingencies, while the president's wishes and Montana politics shape the final decision.
Crookston Minnesota July 6 The second day of the encampment drew fresh recruits and delegates from Barnesville Fargo Moorhead and Park Rapids A 10:30 parade moved to the park with Edwin George as orator The Ada Crookston baseball game ended 10 to 5 for Crookston Afternoon races at the fair grounds included 2 27 Nellie Rowdy Boy second 2 44 2 30 pace Dugan first John Bonner second 2 47 Farmer's Bell first Fred second half mile Bangham first Sandy second 52 bicycle one mile Carrath first Aldwin second Farwell third A strong wind slowed times
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