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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1889
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch notes at a Sidney hotel table last week thirteen different nationalities were represented among guests highlighting a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The item underscores cultural diversity in Australia as observed by the publishers.
The steamship Oswego completed a Markmaw to Chicago voyage of 384 miles in nineteen hours and forty five minutes, hailed as the fastest time ever achieved on the Great Lakes.
Troyce GrauvaMm of Clyde reports 650 cabbages damaged after ten cows entered his field in one night. George could only shoot three before being arrested.
The Duke of Westminster sold a painting of Mr. Gladstone to express his disapproval. It is now found that his Grace donated 450 to Forger Pigott.
The excerpt describes Secretary Blaine as an early riser who clears morning papers and handles private and much public correspondence before reaching his office at ten. It highlights a disciplined start to a busy day with prompt attendance to duties.
Ix Leno North Carolina a child Hattie Rainey saved a small railroad bridge from destruction. She discovered it ablaze and carried water on her felt hat from the stream below making several trips before the flames were extinguished.
The government exploits wolves avoidance of telegraph lines to fence off districts by stringing extensive wire barriers, clearing regions heavily infested by the animals.
In Syracuse New York a court heard a motion for an accounting and receivership of the Oneida community. The complainant alleges the group now operates against the founder's intention and that its stock is held by a trust.
Marion Stabler of near Cincinnati Ohio picked up a bottle he mistook for tooth wash and now displays a striking set of green teeth.
A Aveany clothier acknowledges many complaints about flannel shirts shrinking but notes all fabric shrinks some. He says a half inch allowance is typical and proper washing prevents further perceptible shrinkage.
A fire cracker was dropped into Devil's Lake near a sailboat crowded with people. The blast tore a hole in the hull and the craft sank while all aboard were rescued, soaking wet and enraged.
The soil is mostly owned by tillers and farming is precise enough to keep land rich under constant cropping. Small farms yield high productivity with a square mile supporting about 3,840 people. Title changes are recorded similarly to our system.
A Preven writer asks peers about smoking impact. Dumas recalls giddiness from tobacco that fades after six months of quitting and calls tobacco, with alcohol, the most formidable enemy of intelligence. He notes Augier and Feuillet have nearly died from smoking.
A 180 carat Giant diamond discovered in Cape Colony is shown at the Paris exposition. Guarded by day and locked in a glass case with a large safe by night, it is valued at $3,000,000 and offered for sale. It is described as first water and as pure as the Regent.
A plan proposes making the 2-cent stamp about one third smaller and carmine or metallic red. Other denominations would adopt specific colors such as ultra marine blue for 1 cent, royal purple for 3 cent, and 90 cent orange, with the new stamps to resemble Canadian sizes and colors.
In Griffin Georgia miller Joe Mrvceneryi proclaims rats tastier than squirrel or rabbit. A large rat fled the engine house. he shot it dead and planned to eat it, skinning and cleaning the creature to fry for supper. He aims to catch more rats, confident in the dish.
Secretary Windom warns custodians of public buildings not to administer oaths of office while a new purchase order in force faces disapproval from navy disbursing officers due to excessive red tape. Secretary Noble forms a committee including Dr. George Ewing H L Bruce and Judge Frank L Campbell to probe pension re ratings by the pension bureau over the past year and assess possible legal violations.
A Vermont mill fire at Fairhaven caused $30,000 loss with $20,000 insured. In Columbus two children died from a coal oil can explosion. Eduardo steamer went aground off Cutler with crew saved. Survey party members drowned in the Colorado River. Two boys drowned bathing in Merrimack River. A British youth died after shark attack near Fernandina. Two men died in a well accident near Hobast. Steam barge Joseph Farman caught fire off South Haven. crew escaped on improvised rafts and were rescued. captain Vosburg nearly perished. Barge valued at $45,000 belonged to Patrick Smith of Cleveland.
Crime reports from across the nation detail jealous slayings, suicides, and racketeering. Names include Max Lee of Philadelphia and Henry Duncan of Dale County, with seizures of property, court sentences, and executions in various jurisdictions. The Chicago explosion death toll rises, and other cases involve thefts, post office robberies, and a drowning pact on the Rock River.
William Fisk alias umbo Fisk was sentenced to fourteen years hard labor after a manslaughter verdict and a dramatic courtroom moment. At Chicago Illinois Henry Nutt a sixty year old colored man shot multiple people after a quarrel with a boarding house keeper and was subdued by a police officer after a violent struggle.
A Chicago woman claims to be the daughter of George Hayden’s divorced wife, while a St. Louis bachelor heir leaves an estate valued at 200000. An Englishman jailed in Hoboken posed as Lord Lenox, 50, at the Hoffman House after intoxication. West clings to the Chicago Times amid ouster bids and new libel and stock overissuing accusations.
Foreign ministers weigh Egypt scheme as French government delays assent. Grenfell predicts Egyptian action against dervishes by July end. William O Brien sues Salisbury for slander. verdict favors Salisbury. Odessa port contract signed by German firm costing over 5 million dollars. Kansas City carpenters strike for nine hour day. six hundred workers affected. Mexican Sassily ruin reports from Tucson. three dead. London trust-like joint stock firm forms to buy U S brick yards. Detroit yards already purchased. British steamer Altncraig hits Palawan rock. crew reaches Manila. Concord shoe strikes raise half cent per pair. 500 jobs lost. Niagara power deal touted as Ontario rights, Buffalo debate. Col Hamilton’s Niagra Electric seeks Horseshoe Falls power. Ontario grant reportedly 50,000 cash and 25,000 yearly rent.
The steamer Hawkhurst arrived in New York after a 2,500 mile last voyage to Brazil. On board were five Sewelleries in her hold. At the time of the fire the cargo included oil tow and tar. Captain Robinson ordered the crew to stay aboard despite their wish to desert.
Reports include a New York bed quilt trust funding 25 percent in advance, an imminent habeas corpus writ by Isaac Campbell for Martin Burke, and several tremors felt in Eastern Tennessee. Trade figures show New York exports of specie totaling 3 633 003 with gold and silver breakdowns. Other items note sugar market manipulation claims, imminent evictions at Spring Valley Illinois, a disease outbreak in Ohio villages, a mysterious Lake Winnnebago sea serpent tale ending with a captured sea lion, and a surprising circus-linked escape.
The report lists wheat names and prices in New York Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Duluth with No 2 red wheat around 80 to 95 cents, No 1 Northern 95 97 cents, corn 35 42 cents, oats 22 39 cents, rye 41 52 cents, butter 10 to 16 cents, eggs 10 to 14 cents, pork and lard prices, and delivery points including Philadelphia Baltimore and New England.
In Clerennne Wyoming on July 22 James Averill former postmaster of Sweetwater and Kate Maxwell known as Cattle Kate were lynched by a group of 15 to 20 men along the Sweetwater river near Independence Rock. The pair rode to the scaffold, faced a volley of gunfire, and died as their young nephew attempted to intervene. The vigilantes claim the measures stem from ongoing cattle theft and law failure.
In West Superior Wisconsin a two hundred strong striker mob challenged authorities. Mayor McRae ordered arrests and dispersal with Gen. Griffin advising, troops arriving to stabilize. Nine teen arrests total, saloons closed, business halted, and plans for continued force kept in case of further conflict.
The Swift Bird Charger Little No Heart and Four Bears signed a promise bill today but signatures were slow. About fifty joined since morning, totaling roughly 250 names so far.
Special telegram from Chamberlain S D reports White Ghost head chief at Crow Creek and forty others signed Saturday while forty others are suspected to have joined the opposition. The latest milestone shows a favorable shift as about 2900 of 4000 have signed, boosting local optimism.
Commercial National Bank enters judgment against J J West and Clinton A Snowden for 13725 with execution immediate. Officers seize West's property, but he claims none. Storey heirs sue for 5000 on overdue Times purchase note. Stockholders plan to remove West amid alleged mismanagement and heavy debt burdens.
In parliament today the government tabled the royal grants report. It recommends adding £0,000 to the quarterly allowance of the Prince of Wales and preserves the queen's right to seek provision for grandchildren. Debate postponed to Thursday.
A suit heard by Judge Blodgett tests Minnesota dress meat law as Gustavus F. Swift and Duluth mayor John B. Sutphin form a partnership for dressed meat sales. A $7500 forfeit is posted. Sutphin withdrew and Swift sues. Chicago packers claim the Minnesota law unconstitutional violating federal commerce power and citizen privileges. Decision due next week.
John Hill and James Davis escaped early this morning after drugging a guard with morphine stolen from hospitals where they served as night nurses. They tunneled into the hospital loft, crawled to the roof, and used bandage muslin ropes to descend to the ground and flee the city. Davis is a government convict for counterfeiting.
In Pontiac Michigan Mrs Haggeman aged and eccentric traveled with Mr Brannock a Californian to marry at a hotel then eloped. She later learned Brannock had a wife in Santa Cruz and returned home while Brannock went to Liverpool to bid her farewell on departure.
George Fineout was arrested in Menominee Wisconsin after assaulting Mary Roach with a razor. He appeared before Judge Cowan and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of assault with attempt to murder. The case was adjourned to August 1.
Sheriff Little of Valentine Nebraska is expected to arrive to take Henry Belmar and Mrs Hustin custody for horse stealing. They were arrested here Saturday night.
A bold burglary at the Milwaukee post office saw about forty registered letters stolen from the registry department. Items reportedly valued around $10,000 were inside the package, and officials have not released details. Investigators suspect a sneak thief conducted the crime.
After a period of drought the Northwest reports better crop prospects due to cool weather and scattered rains. North Dakota yields may reach two thirds of a typical crop with many areas expecting No. 1 grain. Minnesota and Manitoba lines show similar gains while rye and oats yields rise in the Northwest. Reports from several counties and rail lines confirm widespread improvement with notable increases in bushel per acre estimates.
A massive cloudburst in Parkersburg West Virginia and the Kanawha valley devastates towns including Morristown and Pill Brush. Losses include several deaths such as Mrs Isaac H Tucker and others, destroyed homes, mills, bridges, and disrupted river traffic and rail lines.
A Port au Prince dispatch dated July 7 reports frenzy over Hippolite’s outworks and Legitime’s advance. The war minister reportedly executes prisoners, fires farmsteads, and threats against foreigners rise while U S forces and allied ships prepare to protect nationals.
Boston July 19 Senator Hoar spoke at the Massachusetts club on Canadian annexation arguing against hasty action. He outlined government differences between the two nations and warned annexation would create more than a simple gain, noting Europe’s many nationalities and obstacles to overcome before acquiring Canada.
London July 19 Gen Boulanger issues a manifesto denouncing the law restricting multiple candidates as a blow to universal suffrage. He says the nation will still reveal its sovereign will and that he will run in eighty cantons to demonstrate popular verdicts before a forthcoming triumph over the current government.
An effort is under way to unite the Knights of Labor Federation of Labor and additional labor organizations into a single coalition. The move aims to strengthen collective bargaining and coordinated action across sectors.
The Rev. T DeWitt Talmage preached at Culver Park Ind today on How to Conquer urging reluctant offenders to seek God confess faults and quit evil habits. He warned of moral gravity hindering return and urged breaking bad associations with decisive action and steadfast faith.
Secretary Noble endorses Commissioner Sparks and expands relief for timber culture filings. Entries made under the prior construction from Feb 1, 1882, to June 27, 1887, will be granted patents, while those after June 27, 1887, follow the stricter cultivation rule as stated. The change remedies past misinterpretations and prevents widespread injustice.
Two prisoners W A Smith and Richard N Mansfield escaped the county jail through the slate roof in Cleveland Ohio. Deputy Sheriff Joseph Goldsoll and a local officer pursued and confronted them near midnight. A carriage with two men fired on the officers. Goldsoll was mortally wounded. The buggy fled. one inmate was killed in the vehicle, possibly Smith, while a second suspect was likely wounded. The pursuing lawmen recovered two revolvers a club a screwdriver and rope in the buggy. The horse was injured and the vehicle riddled with bullets. The surviving suspect remains at large.
Joseph Bruno of Morse remains jailed in Ashland Wisconsin awaiting examination on a charge of being an accomplice in the murder of Joseph Feuchs’s wife. Reports say Bruno, uncle of the victim, aided in a failed ax attack before the murder. Two witnesses claim to have seen him ahead of the killer and victim. Sheriff Mattson reports no trace yet of the missing wife murder suspect who may have killed herself. Also noted are NY executions for Charles Giblin Ferdinand Carolina and others set for August 23.
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