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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1895
Page
5
The Brainerd Dispatch notes foreign spectators at the Baltic canal opening and observes open immigration in the United States. It reports Railroad Gazette data that railroads ordered 25 000 freight cars this year costing 10 million dollars and suggests strong demand to revive commerce. It also cites Japan's Incifer match production affecting India's trade.
In 1840 Boston women held a fair that raised $30,085 for the Banker Hill monument with Fanny Ells ler contributing $569 by illustrating the poetry of motion.
Germany does not fund weed cutting but equips schools with wall maps showing weeds in natural colors and seed dispersion. Farmers are taught to wage war on weeds with minimal labor to keep fields weed free.
Official Chinese war statistics cite 623 killed and 3153 wounded with 172 deaths, while Pennsylvania Hospitals of the Insane records from 1941 show 4500 cured and 2705 improved from 10000 treated. A two cent stamp covers 6271 miles from Key West to Qunalaska, Alaska. The Boston Public Library adds a typesetting machine for up to date indexes. An old author’s claim about indexes is echoed as a profession. Philadelphia uncovers a sunk street and calls for excavation.
Within a year pipes may shuttle mail between the city and Brooklyn government buildings. The system would use large pouches and cost under $100. Pneumatic parcel delivery is also considered in other major cities. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is praised as a brief yet monumental speech.
At trial the Amphitrite coast defender showed speed of seven miles an hour and steady gun platform in rough seas. Fear grows that its slowness makes it vulnerable to torpedo boats and cruiser ramming, prompting plans to boost speed.
The Harvard catalogue records 19 335 graduates with 1 0179 living. Dr William H Furness of Philadelphia is senior alumnus and sole survivor of 1820. Dr William L Russell born 1826 is the oldest living graduate. Several early classes are extinct or represented by single survivors. total degrees conferred since founding reach 2 260.
A compact roundup of major happenings worldwide from politics to economics in the past week. Highlights include policy shifts, international tensions, market movements, and notable social developments shaping global affairs.
Willis J. Moore of Chicago has been selected as chief of the weather bureau to succeed Prof. Harrington, who was removed. The decision follows controversy over climate work and signals a staffing shift in federal meteorology.
Miss E M White a Christian Scientist went insane at Hancock New York Senator Aldrich sails for Europe Congressman Doolittle advances a coinage idea Senator George G West leaves for Europe to summer at Carlsbad Mrs Cragie John Oliver Hobbs files suit in London for divorce Mayor Pingree of Detroit contemplates Europe trip but resists city control John P Young San Francisco Chronicle favors silver coinage Ex Congressman William F Parrott dies in Evansville aged 76 Gov Atkinson Georgia recovers vigor Scottish musician Henry Lambeth dies in Glasgow aged 73 Ida Tarbell in Chicago gathering material for Lincoln biography
Reports of multiple fatalities include nine year old W J Kennedy killed by fire near Mount Pleasant Michigan and Oscar Wieveg crushed by an oil barrel at Standard Oil works in Duuth. Other deaths occur in Kalamazoo Worcester Akron Blissfield Westminster Cordovia and Westminster with various causes from electrocution to lightning and fire.
Thirteen Chicagoans face payroll stuffing charges. A triple hanging occurs in Mayersville Mississippi. Vandiver of Poinsett County Arkansas reports robbery. Emsey Taylor of Link Line railway commits suicide in Georgetown Texas over finances. An 11 year old boy in Columbus Georgia kills his charge. William Myers of Atlanta Georgia, 19, is sentenced to hang again for murder of Forest Crowley. John Cook kills Joseph Morris and wounds Ben Morris on Morris Creek West Virginia. Burglars led by a woman rounded up in Ledion Arkansas. Counterfeiters convicted in Germany. Hastings Nebraska inmate Carroll reportedly killed in asylum. Marshal Stout of Harveysburg Ohio shoots Bernie Dakin. no recovery. Marcus Long of Le Mars Iowa commits suicide over pension woes. Detroit jury fails to reach verdict in Dr D J Seaman murder case. J D Lewis of Greenville South Carolina kills his brother-in-law Henry Rutledge over a family dispute. John Buckston released after surrendering for Arnold Paschen murder. Paschen not murdered. Pedro Lobea, father of two sheep herders found murdered near Albuquerque, missing. Six Chinamen arrested in Clayton New York for cross-border smuggling. Dallas Texas man B O Sanders kills wife and himself during wedding tour.
A man reveals suspicions of his wife’s infidelity. Nellie Lamont, stage name of Mrs. Charles Walcott, a former touring aeronaut, died by suicide in New York. Marshall E. Price, who killed Sallie Dean in Denton, Md, was to hang but received a reprieve. James Graham and others were arrested in Spokane for forging Chinese admission certificates. Federal officials in Idaho and Montana face possible arrests.
The death of former Brazilian President Peixoto is announced. An internal machine was sent to Berlin police chief. The Vatican pledges to investigate Protestant disability complaints in South America. Lord Rosebery vows to campaign against the House of Lords policy. Cuban bonds waver amid uprising news. three French torpedo boats are expected. M Gadaud resigns to duel with Socialist deputy Mirman and resumes agriculture post.
A jumble of 1900s items covers poolrooms closing in Cincinnati Dakota tax refunds federal and naval movements from Kiel to St Johns boat launches and land disputes. Shocking acts include fraud teleg rams farmers in Indiana and a Denver bank failure plus railroad and wage changes rumors and legal actions across states.
A compact recap of notable happenings across Minnesota during the week. Highlights include civic, cultural, and community developments with concise notes for quick reading.
Sunday column reports two fatalities from a sand pit collapse at St. Paul and a fatal rail accident near Montevideo. A Stillwater man faces arrest for illegal log tallying costing lumbermen at least 100000. Winona Education Board plans a $20000 South side school. Local veterans encampment at Wells draws about 5000 with multiple speakers. Minnesota Lake defeats Wells in baseball. next year’s meeting moves to Blue Earth City.
The Sauk Center council loses longtime president A Q O Schrivener who resigns the post. In Stillwater, George Harris defeats the Stillwater Street Railway Co. in court for $3,000. A Fergus Falls farm elevator is burned by tramps, 20 000 bushels of wheat lost, value about $25. John Leck of Minneapolis lands a $54,000 custodial building contract at the state school in Faribault, bidding $5,000 under the next lowest offer.
Swenson of Albert Lea will succeed Harry Griswold as chief clerk in the state treasurer's office. The grab iron and hand held law for freight cars in Minnesota has become operative. County Auditor Sullivan of Romsey county has declined extra compensation for extra services. S. S. Watkins, superintendent of the state fish hatchery at St. Paul, is dead. Labor Commissioner Powers of Minnesota asks the Nebraska labor bureau to help him circumvent fraudulent employment agencies.
Herman Albrecht owner of Crow River store and mill was killed by a bull and cast into the river near Monard Lake. Burglars hit Ramaley's pavilion at Lake Shore stealing $37.68 and jewelry. R M Moore seeks immediate 25 percent dividend payment from Lake City Merchant Bank claims. about 40000 needed. Ahrens Melcher suicide near Madison at 28. Duluth driver Nicholas Wieweg killed after wagon accident. Mary Kreger caught forging Mrs Kendall’s name in Winona store. Addie files Ashworth estate liabilities exposing labor claims at 3435. Health dept sends surgeon to inspect cattle. multiple lumpy jaw cases quarantined in Stewartville Winona and region.
A 12 year old boy shot and killed his younger brother four miles west of Sauk Center. William McDonald died after being crushed on the Mesaba ore dock viaduct in Duluth. Fires destroyed four elevators at Fairfax harming 5 000 bushels of wheat. Herbert Hewitt killed by cars in St Paul yards honored by Willmar Masonic lodge with burial at Fairview after Episcopal services.
The Winona city council has called for bids to construct a six inch artesian well on the levee front near the waterworks to feed city wells and be pushed with speed. A road crew on the Winona and Western road at Bear Creek walked off for higher pay and later returned to collect wages. St Cloud passes ordinances on saloon hours bicycle rules and licensing for plumbers with business premises required.
Fragments report a Willmar typhoid death of Mrs. J B Coe leaving a husband and five children. A Winona yard crewman Henry Lamb dies after being crushed under a car wheel. Martin Bartesh 40 shoots himself in St Paul leaving a wife and six children. Night Officer Winklman of New Ulm shot and not likely to live. Fourth of July celebrations at St Peter hospital. Henry Redpath Omaha road engineer killed near Hamline after being thrown from his engine. Egbert Meyer 17 dies from a small cannon explosion injuries in Minneapolis.
D J Harkins baggage master at Taricn depot Stillwater died of consumption aged 32. Thieves looted Geo Reynolds house site at St Cloud. R K Holley Adrian farmer found dead in bed. Peter Gjenis Willmar Marble Works owner died after long illness. funeral in Decorah IA. Michael Nelson Lake Mills IA found dead in Albert Lea high school vault after drinking. coroner rules accidental death. A G Digen Granite Falls settler dies from horse kick. Sauk Center sells ten thousand dollars bonds at premium of $100. bonds at 5 percent. Le Sueur Driving Park plans fine art building at fair grounds. two stock barns added. leader C N Cosgrove to boost county fair. Columbian Interstate Firemen hold annual tournament at Pipestone. Luverne wins hose race in 26 1 5 seconds. Worthington second. Bronson Taverne first in coupling in 4 2 5 seconds. Fritz world champion coupler demonstrates in 4 seconds.
A man in the Continental Hotel lobby recounts a true animal tale about Sam, a setter owned by McCormick of Atlantic City. Sam accepts nickels, fetches oranges from a fruit stand, returns the money, then plays with and eats the change. He bites orange skin pieces but never swallows the skin, impressing all watchers.
Florence Barrett describes a method to pickle a watermelon and similar fruit in the Ladies' Home Journal. Slice the melon and treat with hot alum water, soak in cold water, then boil a vinegar sugar spice syrup with cinnamon and cloves to soften the rind.
A Scotch muslin fabric for sash and long drapery curtains features a deep crimson ground with soft rich color figures. The material is wide enough for a single curtain width and sells for 80c per yard. Calcutta net for summer draperies is 50 inches wide and priced at 75c per yard.
The Cornell crew from Ithaca defeated Leander in the Grand Challenge Cup heat at Henley. Leander protested to the race board, but officials upheld Cornell's win as Leander argued they were not ready. Other results include Trinity Hall beating London Rowing Club and Eton College taking Thames Rowing Club in the day’s heats.
Professor Haines a chemist for the Chicago Board of Health declares Royal Baking Powder the purest and strongest in every respect superior to all others based on his analysis and tests.
Kristian Kortgaard former Minneapolis city treasurer must serve time after a supreme court decision denies his appeal for a new trial. He is to be imprisoned at Stillwater on the reformatory plan with Sheriff Holmberg transporting him.
In Winona Minnesota thirteen year old Otto Sieversen lies critically ill after Ole thirty his older brother fired a loaded gun at him from fifteen feet away. The blast shattered Otto s right hip bone and slightly lacerated his kidney. Ole has been arrested for the act.
An Omaha man was killed for money, his body cut to pieces and packed in trunks for shipment to St. Louis, with police tracing the grisly crime to those involved.
Grand Rapids report describes the murder of Mrs. Levi Pierce near Berlin Ottawa county. Her daughter May Pierce aged 13 and grandson George Keesbro aged 18 are jailed in Grand Haven awaiting exam ination. The victim was killed with severe head and neck wounds after a struggle. Keesbro is suspected, May may have aided.
Davis, who confessed to fatally harming Carlson, faces possible execution after a planned guilty plea in the circuit court. Sheriff protection and a large deputized guard are arranged amid fears of retaliation by Carlson’s supporters. Carlson’s body is later found buried by a searching party.
Ex president of San Salvador Gen Antonio Ezeta, now in San Francisco, says he will sail for his homeland with armed ships and munitions to seize authority by force. He kept vessel details secret to avoid detention and believes his rightful rule awaits.
The official examination of baking powders shows only Royal among samples containing less than ten percent impurities. The Royal was found practically pure.
Thousands of delegates from across America attend the Boston convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor. Rev. Francis E. Clark founder and president presides, with Clark born in Canada about 42 years ago while his parents resided there.
The text notes Dr. Clark a New England native and Dartmouth alumnus who became a devoted minister. His first charge was Williston Church in Portland and there the Christian Endeavor society began on Feb. 2, 151. Clark is praised for strong organizing ability and for leading the movement from a single society of sixty members to 28,741 societies with 1,724,460 members.
Sioux City July 11 W B Lysle bookkeeper with Igersal West commission merchants has disappeared. An examination shows a shortage of over 20000 dollars. Lysle had been with the firm for several years.
Sparta Wis July 11 three defendants Mrs Virginia Sands Mrs Lizzie Keeler and Thomas Kroll pleaded guilty to adult ery and were sentenced to two years in the state prison.
A daring bomb attack struck the home of Jerry P. Bliss director of public improvements and a nearby small frame church in Columbus Ohio last night. A bomb hit the porch of the residence and another struck the church causing partial wreckage while the residence sustained slight damage. The assailant intended to kill the occupants but left no clue to identify them.
San Francisco special reports the Arrow Head hotel a tourist resort near the Sierra Madre mountains burned to the ground today. The fire started in the cupola and the cause is unknown. About 50 guests were present with few belongings saved. Building cost about 50 000 dollars and insured for 20 000 dollars.
Reverend A Kloettel of Elgin Illinois came to Beaver Dam Wisconsin to wed Ella Zimmerman. He grew ill during preparations and died last night leaving the bride heartbroken.
Bartlett Kuhn and Co. grain elevator in Terre Haute Indiana burned last night. The fire destroyed a building filled with grain and caused heavy losses for the firm.
A second section of an excursion train collided with the rear of the first at Craig's Road station on the Grand Trunk line, killing thirteen including three priests and injuring twenty nine. The wreck occurred during a pilgrimage from Sherbrooke and Windsor Mills to St. Ann de Benxupré, as the locomotive crew died at the scene. Passengers were taken to Quebec for treatment.
Food raised by the Royal Baking Powder may be eaten hot even by dyspeptics with impunity. Hot bread biscuits hot cakes muttins crusts puddings are made by its use perfectly wholesome.
At the state capitol meeting Dr. Hewitt secretary presented the semi annual health board report. Small pox reports totaled 1 112 cases and 158 deaths from 18 states but not in this state. Tuberculin testing for cattle 480 doses and mallein for horses 120 doses. Diphtheria testing boxes 200 sent to medical men and examined. Anti toxine for diphtheria planned at Red Wing station. experiment deemed unlikely to succeed. Glanders in horses reported from 15 counties across 20 localities. hog cholera now under control. Board members present were Doctors Keogh Mayo Millard McComb and Hewitt.
Private Cuba dispatches report Gen Borrero of the insurgent army was killed at Alpagracia after a June 20 clash in which insurgents claimed four engagements. Gen Correro led a division and was shot in a house as the town was burned. A second action at Cosa Alarda saw Spanish troops surrender with arms.
In St. Paul on July 11 Secretary Hart released the state board of corrections and charities monthly population report. The total across institutions is 4 658, up 281 from last year’s same month, which itself rose 523 over 1893. Insane patients total 2 774, up from 2 562 a year ago.
A scaffold collapsed while workmen shingled a large barn in Cooperstown Manitowoc Wis. Twelve feet? The fall killed William Ruth instantly fatally injuring Gus Schley his son in law and two others badly.
Marion W. Van Houten, recently convicted of killing Richard Newell Jr., in Colorado Springs Colorado, is to be hanged in the week beginning July 28.
In Council Bluffs Iowa old lovers Reverend Clarence Davenport and Clara Lawrence reunite after years apart. Davenport a Joliet minister and missionary in Africa, returns with his wife who dies in Des Moines. Davenport then visits Des Moines and plans marriage to Miss Lawrence after a chance encounter at the Christian Home.
Charles Paul of Hennepin county died in Anoka yesterday from complications after an operation to amputate his leg. He suffered from gangrene caused by freezing toes last winter. Paul was wealthy and well known, leaving many relatives.
In Hope Weary's colored church five miles west of Lake City Florida a mob abducted Robert Bennett from the pulpit last night and lynched him. His body was found this morning by the roadside with fatal head wounds and gruesome mutilations including a throat severed and ears removed.
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine government has purchased the Italian cruiser Garibaldi and is negotiating for an additional warship. The move signals expanding naval strength under government policy and amid regional tensions.
In Chicago on July 11 the man killed by Officer Rosenthal beside the Auditorium is identified as Charles Gorman of the Hotel Somerset. Initial ID as C E B Cole was corrected after a friend confirmed Gorman’s identity and telegrams about his dying baby daughter prompted his desperate attempt to raise funds.
Two girls who fled the Red Wing training school were found living with Third Infantry soldiers in a Lake City camp. They had escaped on June 28 in night clothes and were found clothed with Lake City purchases and using government rations. Governor Clough offered 200 dollars for the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Z T Lewis a bond dealer from Urbana Ohio and James Stewart built a three story block and a banking venture. It emerged that some Highland county bonds were forgeries and cash drained from the bank causing a run. A $50 000 mortgage on the Ansonia block unsettled local businessmen who asked for security and notes on the bank as collateral. Excitement grips the town as details unfold.
The message extols Royal Baking Powder as perfectly pure and superior in leavening. It asserts honesty among dealers and lauds the product against slanders from cheaper brands, noting its widespread recognition among housekeepers.
A small yacht Tenrietta with District Attorney E. C. Eastman his wife and three children and Mr Ns Lundberg ran aground on a sand bar near Marinette Wisconsin after a storm. They endured a cold night awaiting rescue. A tug searched unsuccessfully last night and the party was rescued this morning by the same tug.
The body of an unknown man was found in a thicket near Peshtigo Wisconsin with rifled pockets and a fractured skull. Police are investigating the homicide as residents seek clues to the victim.
John Roberts proprietor of Roberts resort, a well known summer hotel in Central Wisconsin, fell down stairs today in Neenah and died from a broken neck.
Morrison Wing a commercial traveler for A. F. Y. Notary Saddle Company of La Crosse drowned yesterday while bathing in the Cedar River Mason City Iowa near July 11 with his death reported as accidental.
Heavy rain Deep water and flooding hit Fort Scott Kansas with 4.19 inches in one night. Marmaton River and Mill Creek rose overwhelming parts of the north side isolating the Missouri Pacific freight depot and suspending shop work. Roads became impassable and families fled their residences as waters continued to rise.
The Will am Stevenson suffered a crown sheet explosion this afternoon fatally scalding engineer George Sinutton and fireman William Boyle. Both men were severely burned as their clothing peeled away during treatment. Sinutton died soon after at the hospital and Boyle is not expected to survive.
At the Populist state convention in Louisville the ticket was named for governor Thomas I. Pettit lieutenant governor J. J. Blair treasurer M. R. Gardiner auditor C. H. Dean register of land office J. E. Quicksall attorney general S M Peyton secretary of state Don Singletary A free silver plank was adopted while a woman's rights plank was rejected.
George Lawson proprietor of the White Ribbon hotel in Springfield NL shot and killed his wife and then himself while intoxicated. Police report a domestic tragedy with a drunk man involved.
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