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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1894
Page
2
The wife of the late Elliott F. Shepard is building in Scarboro a Presbyterian church as a memorial to her husband. President Casimir Perier is described as not warlike, though his newspaper portraits resemble a hustling drummer.
Two Salina men in love with the same woman have arranged a duel to decide who becomes groom and who dies. The lurid plan was disclosed as authorities investigate threats and the case stirs local concern about honor culture and violence.
Early returns describe Henry VIII as a remarkable executive, noting that 72,000 of his subjects were executed during his reign. The statement presents a dramatic portrayal of Tudor rule and its alleged scale of punishment.
A researcher notes that money made from a gold aluminum alloy would be impossible to counterfeit and suggests that such coinage would be hard to manufacture as well.
The passage alleges widespread graft among New York police, including merchants and bootblacks, suggesting many officers amassed fortunes and would have retired sooner if not for bribes.
The passage notes that investigators have learned something about an honest member of the New York police force, but confirms that the man is now dead. The remark frames the discovery as a deserved explanation following his death.
A quirky sale story notes a man who sold a profane parrot to a clergyman and, separately, a man who swore a dozen oaths then sold a cylinder with phonograph to a innocent buyer.
New York City lists 191 office holders earning more than the $4,000 tax floor. The average salary among the group is $7,009 annually, with the lowest at the threshold of $4,000 and the top salary reaching $25,000 paid to the city chamberlain.
A New York judge has ruled that the Japanese should not be classified as Mongolians. the remark contrasts oriental peoples with Chinese terms and implies a clash over racial labels and authority.
Maj Raymond of the U S engineer corps and former DC commissioner has been chosen as president of the New York and New Jersey bridge commission. He has recently been involved with the Deltaware river islands project at Philadelphia.
Lord Rosebery neutrally rebukes nonconformists in Britain by noting Cromwell owned fine racehorses and asserting Cromwell was a good man, arguing for respectful acknowledgment of historical figures.
Twenty two cities sending Bradstreets clearing house returns show higher business in the West for the week ending June 22 compared with the same period last year.
The Paris florists received an order worth 1 000 000 for flowers for Carnot obsequies showing that floral tributes at funerals were very much in vogue in France, as in this country, despite sermons against them.
Dispatches report mobs attack Italians in Lyons after a single Italian is named as murderer of Carnot. The writer condemns collective punishment and argues such vigilantism would sweep away humanity if applied universally.
The empress of Japan, famed for beauty and intellect, has strong character and strong will. Her hobby is the peeresses' school she established in Tokio, where she resides with a suite of apartments.
A provocative claim from Herr Most urging knives rather than pistols for anarchists on reform missions. The piece asserts courts in New York overlook a mission to obliterate such men and contends Most deserves harsher punishment than many criminals who defy the law.
A Philadelphian pulled a joke by advertising that an old acquaintance wanted to buy a goat. An old man traveled ten miles and lost a day of work hoping to trade. The piece argues practical joking deserves fitting punishment.
A Zelaya letter asserts Nicaragua supports finishing the Panama Canal, claiming global commerce needs the route and that opening would aggrandize Nicaragua. He emphasizes the government’s best intentions toward the vast enterprise.
Two thieves broke into a Brooklyn shop to crack a large safe but found it was an imitation made of leather and cardboard and empty. Disgusted, they quietly departed without taking their tools.
The passage discusses abolition of harsh punishments and debates if flogging or corporal discipline might deter certain crimes. It notes support for cruelty toward women and children could be punished in town with a whipping, suggesting some offenders are deterred by fear of such punishment.
The Kentucky fire-eater stands out with a light blue ensemble and a striking red tie under a florid face. Quay wears a daily loud seersucker with a loud check, making his attire the most noticeable feature as he delivers speeches in the senate.
The week’s roundup reports a US public debt rise of 50 million plus, a fiscal deficit of 69.6 million, and a tariff bill passing the Senate 329 to 84 with Senator Hill in dissent. Cor respondents refuse to testify in a sugar probe. the navy and other departments pause for lack of appropriations. Immigration reaches 288,020 in eleven months, Poland shows the sharpest drop.
Obituaries and notices cover William Schausten a German resident of Bloomington Illinois, Jean Ingelow in France, M Casimir-Perier France’s president, ex Secretary Foster in Washington, Rev Fisher in Rome, Cornell’s Stewart L Woodford prize won by Harriet Connor Iowa, Baltimore defense veteran William Walsh, Tanetaro Megata in Yokohama, Mrs Catherine Salisbury Mormon elder’s sister in Fountain Green, and William Walter Phelps estate allocations.
July 1 reports describe five heat deaths in New Orleans, extensive fires at Pohlman Bros store in Syracuse and Proctor marble plant in St Albans, losses ranging from $20,000 to $1,000,000. Additional incidents include a mining cave-in in Pa, a horse riding accident in England, a New York harbor collision aftermath, and a man found drowned in Ottumwa with life insurance noted.
A long list of violent crimes political actions and industrial disputes dominates the page. Stabbings shootings arsons arrests and trials are reported alongside railroad finance strikes and public notices across Illinois Indiana Kentucky Ohio New York and Missouri with details on individuals projects and institutions involved.
James Stambagh, an ex-convict, testifies he witnessed the killing of Jones Greybeal by Jones Greybeal. The victim Jones had been missing since the night of June and the scene involved scrap iron attached to the victim.
Reports from Foreign Shores describe the pope in frail health while nihilists threaten the czar with a symbolic skull in his bed. German anti anarchist measures were agreed by Chancellor Caprivi and police chiefs as European danger grows.
Thousands of cars and vast merchandise losses as mobs ignite rail yards across Chicago. Firefighters overwhelmed, water scarce, and attackers target signals, locomotives, and depots amid a citywide rail crisis.
A mob of about 5000 men clashed with Company II, Fifteenth Infantry in Hammond Indiana. Regulars fired from a passenger coach killing Charles Fleischman and wounding several others as the mob overwhelmed local forces. Casualties include multiple killed and wounded with names listed. state line concerns and additional regulars were sent to restore order.
A 350 foot bridge on the Northern Pacific near Livingston Montana burned last night delaying a train carrying U S troops from St Paul and another heading east from the coast. Traffic will be halted until the bridge is rebuilt as talks between Twin Cities Commercial clubs and striker committee yield no action. Quiet prevails in the yards of St Paul and Minneapolis.
Within twenty four hours Allied Trades in Chicago plan a city and possibly national walkout as a union meet at Uhrich's hall votes overwhelmingly in favor of striking unless Pullman reaches a settlement by noon Tuesday. Debs faces possible arrest as federal authorities act to enforce injunctions against leading organizers.
The president orders dispersal by 4 p.m. July 10 to end unlawful obstructing gatherings and protect interstate commerce and mail service. The use of U S military forces is authorized to enforce the laws across several western states and territories. Signed by Grover Cleveland with W Q Gresham as Secretary of State in Washington.
Chicago reports say the strike may widen to force wage revisions on all A R U organized lines before ending the Pullman dispute. Debs says local unions may seek readjustment but not as a general aim. In California trains run with Pullman cars and government action to compel freight movement is discussed. No federal troops reported yet in Oakland or Sacramento.
Chicago July 11 a national Knights of Labor strike order was issued by General Master Workman Sovereign directing nearly 1,000,000 members to cease work until the Pullman strike dispute is resolved.
In Chicago on July 11 Grand Master Work man Sovereign announced an official order to mobilize every Knights of Labor member in the United States. He cited the industrial crisis and urged all true laboring men to unite under union labor. The move could affect about 1,000,000 workers.
President Debs asserts the American Railway union will trigger a nationwide strike with little violence amid militia presence. He noteshope for arbitration but fears a massive walkout, while Armour Swift Morris clears stock yards with a 55 car meat train and receipts include 50 cattle and 3000 sheep.
United States soldiers departed for Sacramento early today armed and equipped for action. Strikers reportedly hold deadly weapons and may resist, risking potential slaughter if order is challenged. Troops prepare for a siege as regulars are expected to follow orders recalling recent Chicago fatalities.
A federal grand jury indicts Eugene V. Debs George W. Howard Sylvester Keleher and L W Rogers president vice president secretary and director of the American Railway Union for conspiring to obstruct U S mail service. James Merwin is named in connection with the June 30 derailment. Debs et al released on $10 000 bail each after arraignment. Interest centers on written orders and telegrams directing railway workers to halt trains.
General manager in St. Paul says the strike is not acknowledged and that connecting lines would absorb traffic. Northern Pacific remains heavily affected but shows progress toward full traffic restoration, moving two freights on the Superior division. Most passenger trains on Chicago roads and St. Paul & Duluth are back, except Hastings & Dakota division. Iowa & Minnesota resumes 8:35 a.m. departures to Austin and Mason City starting today.
A strong quake at 4 pm caused extensive damage around the Bosphorus and Sea of Marmora. About fifty people are reported dead and many more injured as villages suffered ruined buildings and shelters were sought in fields. Seismic shocks also struck Smyrna Scio and the Dardanelles with communications cut.
A mob of 200 men gathered on American avenue in Milwaukee after a sewer collapsed killing a Polish laborer. Police dispersed the crowd as contractors fled and property damage threats emerged, with women and children among the more difficult to manage.
The committee for the Logan statue on the soldiers home grounds in Hot Springs will inspect the work today. Sculptor McVey of Hot Springs completed the statue which observers deem credible. An invitation to Mrs. Logan for the unveiling was sent, painted in water colors by Mrs. Gertrude Welch of Esmond, S D.
Mrs Laura Leigh wife of Harry Leigh committed suicide by taking poison at their Battle Creek ranch about thirty five miles from Rapid City. A well known 22 year old sister of Robert Bale formerly night clerk at Hotel Harney, jealousy is cited as the motive.
In Ashland Wisconsin on July 11 grasshoppers swarm in thick clouds across gardens consuming all vegetation. Old settlers cannot recall a worse year for the pest despite efforts to deter them.
Washington reports summarize July 6 actions in the House including a congratulatory cable from the Brazilian chamber, passage of a tariff bill, and a resolution allowing navy yard laborers to stay employed despite funding gaps. The Greenbacks state tax bill occupies the day with no conclusion reached. July 7 Senate adjourns after a brief session. House advances the tax bill and referees the tariff bill to Ways and Means with calm proceedings.
Washington July 9 The House in a heated debate moved the tariff bill to conference after amendments were disagreed to. Speaker Wilson urged adherence to free raw material and ad valorem taxation as core reform principles. Conferees named include Wilson of West Virginia Reed of Maine Burrows of Michigan Payne of New York and others.
In Washington on July 10 the senate approved an amendment making naval cadet appointees actual residents of their district for two years prior. The navy appropriation bill passed. The house, on DC day, passed a mining claims bill suspending annual expenditure minimums until patent is granted and moved an immediate revision and equalization of real estate values in the district, which was finally approved.
Washington July 11 The Utah statehood measure passes the Senate without a division. Senator Peffer blocks his omnibus Populistic post office resolution while Davis of Minnesota denounces lawlessness and railway labor unrest. The House approves opening the Uncompahgre and Uintah reservations and restoring about 3,000,000 acres to public domain, as debate continues on the large land grant forfeiture bill affecting about 54,000,000 acres with exclusions for good faith purchases.
Pittsburg July 11 Rev S S Palmer found guilty on three charges including obtaining a divorce by false representation and marrying before divorce. He is suspended from the pulpit until he shows repentance.
Rome reports that sensational rumors about the pope’s health are false as he took a garden walk at the Vatican yesterday, confirming he remains active and in good condition.
The Camp Release monument dedication near Montevideo commemorates the 1862 release of 269 captives from Sioux custody after Wood Lake. The granite monolith stands 51 feet high on a ten acre state site with a large 2,500 attendance and speeches by notable officials and veterans.
Edwin Rice appointed her guardian ad litem by Justice Andrews of the supreme court in a partition suit regarding the estate of James Brown Potter. Miss Annie Urquhart Potter resides with her father James Brown Potter at Tuxedo. She is the daughter of actress Mrs. James Brown Potter.
The cruiser Columbia left League Island navy yard dry dock in sound condition after four weeks of repairs. Workers removed and straightened six outside keel plates five inner plates and rebuilt twenty four ribs following the submerged obstruction at Bulkhead shoals on May 17.
A Paris dispatch reports about 200 navvies marching through Villeuve and nearby towns urging Italian workers to quit France. They incited fear as drink fueled riotous behavior, but police dispersed them before any major damage occurred.
The Montt administration says the currency conversion at 24 pence is necessary to protect the republic’s credit. The treasury holds a reserve of 1,500,600 pounds and nitrate field sales expected in October anticipate about 2,000,000 pounds in revenue.
Washington July 5 Alvey of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad dispatched fifty men to Cincinnati and Chicago to replace strikers. The group includes engineers firemen switchmen brakemen and conductors drawn from Maryland Virginia and Washington with some former government department workers.
Prendergast, acting as the assassin of Carter Harrison, was ruled not insane by a jury in Judge Payne's court and faces hanging on Friday July 13.
Eau Claire Wisconsin July 5 in response to Mayor Keating of Altoona Sheriff Riley and an under sheriff planned to act if trouble arises when the Omaha limited arrives from St Paul near midnight.
A local tale recalls girls offering to sell their hair for money. Prices ranged from $1.50 to $2.50, with a notable case where a society woman paid $8.50 for golden brown hair. The piece suggests many girls might cut their hair for cash if offered.
A Nottingham enthusiast designs a 10 ft 6 in iron whale back craft to sail the Atlantic this summer. The vessel features watertight side cabin air pipes and automatic self righting claim with a ten foot mast and geared handscrew. The plan starts from Nottingham down the Trent to Hull then across the Channel and Atlantic in a month plus.
The excerpt portrays a wife accusing her husband of neglect while he shows kindness to others. She accuses him of preferring animals over her after the death of Loulou, prompting his restrained reply that reveals marital tension. The piece appears in L Almanach des Agricuteurs.
The Nerano coast features a cliff break and sloping hills toward the sea near Termini. Fishermen recall a local belief that Christ proclaimed this spot the end of the world after walking the earth with his disciples.
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