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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1895
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch notes Lillian Russell selecting a humorous name for her new yacht Take Me, implying her wit rivals her past marriages. The item sits among assorted curiosities on stage and social items in the paper.
The text condemns Spain’s rigidity over Cuba likening it to colonial stubbornness and notes General Campos seeks removal from command. It implies reports of major insurgent victories are untrue and suggests Spain wastes blood and resources in Cuba.
Opinions vary on the Cornell boys Henley record while the English press met them with discourtesy. In Constantinople five tasters guard the sultan's dishes before service. Prof Durin's plan for Parthenon repairs will be used and work begins at once.
A former royal accountant is said to have tallied the queen's possessions revealing a total of 175 million dollars, making Victoria the richest woman in the world. The queen denies owning up to this vast wealth and disputes the counted amount.
The American consul at Chemnitz reports a plan to manufacture cannons there of paper hooped with steel. Such guns would greatly reduce weight and cost of ordnance, but it is doubtful paper can endure the purpose.
Bishop Potter of New York intends to spend his vacation month in slum work. The move reflects applied Christianity though its practicality remains to be judged after the month’s strain and its effect on the bishop both mentally and physically. The writer warns of altruistic dissipation.
The summer world debates whether the term bike should be admitted as an abbreviation. It likely will be allowed on the same plane as pants, despite some preferring the original term.
An official order requires all revenue cutters in active service to display the American flag in addition to the Revenue Cutter Service ensign. The directive states they must be treated as men-of-war by other nations, a point highlighted by their duties in the Bering Sea.
The German army unveils a long cylinder shaped balloon, tethered by a ground crew cable for steering and recovery. Messages travel via tin can phones along the line. The system signals a shift in field tactics with longer range weaponry. Austria adopts American skirmisher method to exploit terrain.
Recent statistics show 976 street railroads with 15 588 miles of track and 44 445 cars. Electricity covers 10 563 miles indicating rapid displacement of other propulsion methods. capitalization per mile reaches 95 000 while steam railroads average 59 682, suggesting water in street railroad securities.
Dr Brown, a Frenchman, returns to Georgia after twenty five years away. He was imprisoned in France for twenty five years over a lawyer’s murder linked to a consumed legacy. On release he seeks his wife, now married to Mr Thomas of the county, who rejects him. Brown departs sorrowful over his fate.
In a whimsical exchange from a Washington Stag page, Plodding Pete reads a paper while Meandering Mike twists a daisy and replies he likes any kind of money. The fragment captures a playful, informal tone.
The item presents a digest of major world events drawn from Telegraph reports and Press Association summaries. It highlights top stories and notable developments across regions, offering concise, period-style briefing.
Col. McKenzie reports on upper Mississippi river improvement. The Currency Bureau authorizes reorganizing the State National Bank of Miles City Montana. The fifth 10 percent dividend is declared for Evans ton National Bank creditors, totaling 70 percent on claims of 78 260 64. Assistant Secretary Doe travels to Wisconsin to probe mill water supply protests along Fox River.
A collection of brief notes mentions Isaac Lettem rite, John Sheridan, James Payn earning 7500 dollars yearly for 35 years, and Marie Caroline Felix Carvalho creator of Marguerite in Gounod's Faust. Other items note J S Viesen's death, ex Speaker Reed's new look, 107 years of William Carroll's optimism, M Beave's Hugo portraits, Captain Brooke's academia shift, Honduran leader Bogran's popularity, J Vierpont Morgan's rise, Archbishop Guillon's fortune, and Kipling aiding a struggling writer with a new story.
A heat wave in Kansas caused rails to sag on the Santa Fe line and a wreck was narrowly avoided. No fatalities reported, but train service disruption followed as crews inspected tracks.
A Camden Arkansas mob hanged two Black men for murder after overpowering the sheriff. In Ashe County North Carolina R Jennyss her husband and Will Wilkinson face trial for Mrs Jennyss’s killing. Kansas City Missouri saw George Maechel kill Theo Korkham then die by his own hand. George Thomas fatally shoots Annie Lowe at a negro dance near Philadelphia for refusing to dance. Brothers Robinall quarrelled at a Findlay Ohio dance with brass knuckles causing a fatality. Chinatown guide Clarence Barr dies in San Francisco. Rochester salesman C J Henderson charged with murder. Leadville California sees Frank Botvick murdered by an unknown intruder. In Lafayette Indiana Jessup and Boyer fight in Brookston with multiple gunshots. Boyer to die. Dr Eddman on trial at Bowling
In Green Ohio local authorities acquitted the principal in the Penny murder case and Mrs Eddman was discharged. Baxter Sheemwell in Winston N C was found not guilty in the murder of Dr R L Payne in Lexington last February, a verdict that surprised many. Dr John White of Memphis Tenn killed Jacob Rothschild a music salesman. Lake City residents held an indignation meeting over the lynching of Robert Bennett. In Sheridan Okla farmers chased Yeager gang horse thieves twenty five miles west of Waukomis and after a twenty hour siege the five outlaws escaped.
Manuela the so called leper outlaw captured near Honolulu. Guatemala coffee acreage doubles from last year with excellent prospects. Exiled William Allyn Cecil dies at seventy one. Capt Peres forces disperse insurgents in Rio Negro. Col Conway Gordon drowned after yacht collision described as a pioneering cata marian introducer. Corporal Comber wins Bisley bronze with high aggregate. Inchcape Rock returns from San Francisco crew after collision sinks Gerda off Ireland. Bayamo insurgents scattered per Captain Gen Campos cable. Isinglass set for stud at 300 guineas. 57 384 pounds won in four years from twelve races. Prince Francis of Teck loses 10 40 at Curragh races then India assignment. Baron Van Der Smissen commits suicide in Brussels. brother did same in June. San Pelayo festival at San Mateo ends in brawl wounding forty.
A roundup of terse notices reports City Attorney Murphy dying from morphine in Crawford Nebraska, Harry Latham found dead in Rockford, and a string of police, legal, and labor events across several states including a cargo of criminal cases, factory plans, and a pond of untold misfortune.
Detectives inspecting Holmes Chicago home found a rope with a hangman knot and blood stains. Bones and clothing fragments, including a vest marked J B D, were uncovered in the cellar along with a shoe and undergarment. Investigators say the house may be built for deliberate slaughter and work to uncover Minnie Williams murder details.
In Holmes Castle Chicago July 25 a torn stained wrapper fragment was found prompting tests. Carrie Pietzel accuses Holmes of blaming janitor Pat Quinlan for Howard Pietzel’s murder. Warrants over the Williams sisters murder loom. Joe Owens, a former castle janitor, ready to testify as police surveil Quinlan. Extradition efforts likely to follow.
The Wisconsin State Board of Health in its annual report officially recommends Royal Baking Powder as a pure cream of tartar powder containing neither alum nor ammonia. It is a high compliment as no other powder received similar mention.
A mob of 150 Bedouins attacked several lighters in Judah harbor. They boarded vessels and looted valuable cargo while nine African American stevedores and several sailors were seriously wounded while defending the ships.
London reports late returns show Unionists extending their sweep despite a few Liberal holds. Asquith wins East Fife by an increased margin and Midlothian remains Liberal though down. Current tallies: Conservatives 269, Unionists 48, Liberals 86, McCarthyites 48, Parnellites 6, Labor 2. grand total 448.
Sergeant Zirkelbach’s body was found in Geist’s bay White Bear Lake shortly after 6 am. The finder Reibel said he spotted a human head while fishing and alerted authorities. friends favor accidental drowning and the coroner ruled no inquest.
Gustav Wrolson about twenty two was found dead beside a railroad spur south of Devils Lake North Dakota. He showed no signs of violence but was believed drugged and robbed after a recent arrival from Big Sandy Montana. A letter from Ole Wrolson Belgrade Minnesota accompanied the body and a gang suspected of cross cutting for robbery is under investigation. John W Maher in line of fire with McNamara reported to be improving and remorse spreading.
The Royal Baking Powder Company receives public praise as official investigations show its product to be stronger and purer than rivals. It is asserted that no ingenuity or science can improve it beyond its current form before consumers.
Joseph Gund, 54, hanged himself in his Rondo street cell after being arrested by Detective Enright on incest charges involving his 15 year old daughter Laura. The note on the wall referenced a higher court as he died at 6 30 am. Laura reported the abuse to County Attorney Butler. her brother William Gund helped secure the warrant.
In Helena Montana on July 25 George Cavette proprietor of the White Front lunch counter shot his wife in the right side at their home and then killed himself with a bullet in the neck. Mrs Cavette was only slightly wounded as the bullet deflected by a rib. Despondency over money from home and a recent spree drove the deed. Cavette claimed in Fort Fort, Kentucky he shot a policeman during a drunken arrest and escaped paying any penalty, costing him 4500 dollars. his relatives live near Frankfort.
Gainesville Ga July 25 Secretary Hoke Smith interior department speaks to a large audience outlining support for the national Democratic platform and opposition to the Populists. He recalls 1892 Chicago voting against free coinage and aligns with Jefferson and Jackson while condemning a recent state harangue by a cited patriot.
Delegates from across Missouri attend the Democratic free silver editors state convention in Sedalia with Col William Switzler presiding at Elk club and Richard P Bland delivering an afternoon address at Association Park. The meeting adjourned for 1 pm to elect officers. Royal Baking Powder note appears as an ad insert.
One of the world’s best known observers, Prof. E. E. Barnard of Lick Observatory, will begin giving instruction at the University of Chicago in the fall. He plans to contribute further once the Yerkes Observatory at Lake Geneva is completed.
Attorney general Childs issued an opinion to State Auditor Dunn holding the Duluth and Iron Range railroad is entitled to its forfeited land grant renewed after a terminal point change. If upheld, the railroad would control lands in St Louis Cook and Lake counties, reducing future state contest over these lands.
In Angel's Camp California on July 25 the Utica mine flooding has raised water to fifty feet above the Stickey compartment where the fire began. Efforts to remove the bulkhead released gas that overpowered scores of workers. No fatalities are expected, pumping will start once fire is out, and it may take weeks to draining.
Prof Barnard is a comparatively young man yet well known to astronomers worldwide. His brilliant work includes discovery of nebulae and insights on the milky way, making him a world authority. He contributes frequently to scientific journals, especially German publications.
More than one hundred superintendents agents and teachers from Indian agencies west of the Mississippi gathered for the opening session of a large Indian institute held today in Tacoma Washington.
The Lutheran clergymen conference in Winona Minnesota began with about thirty-five clergymen in the synod boundaries, twenty-seven attending. The three day sessions feature morning papers on Confession and afternoon pastoral discussions with attendees from twenty-five Minnesota and Wisconsin cities and towns.
For Election Frauds Chicago July 25 George A H Holzer and Frederick Storms convicted today of conspiracy to defeat the election laws. Holzer four years in the penitentiary and Storms two years. The two were policemen on duty election day last November.
William Hecht a prominent and wealthy man died suddenly while walking on Main street Rapid City South Dakota near his home. Hecht was renowned in regional business circles and his death shocks the local community.
Des Moines report says George Van Leuven the Lime Springs pension swindler now in Anamosa penitentiary may receive executive clemency. United States Attorney Sells will submit a pardon recommendation. the president is expected to act on it. If denied, Van Leuven’s health could fail before his term ends.
Reports say Flcuador may invade Colombia triggering strengthened Panama garrison. Military sources note reinforcement to deter escalation and protect regional stability amid tensions.
Samuel J. K. Adler, indicted for grand larceny and fraud with a forged mortgage contract, and who has posed as an attorney under forged certificates in Iowa Nebraska Alabama and other states, was sentenced to two years and ten months in the penitentiary.
It is announced that 20,000 men belonging to the Third army corps have been ordered to mobilize at Monastier in Macedonia.
Geoffrey Perkins an American lawyer was committed for trial at Bow Street police station with out bail on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.
Pittsburg special Senator Quay states he would back either Reed or McKinley for president based on availability at the national convention. He calls Cameron a personal friend and declines to oppose his colleague without a declared candidacy. He also opposes free silver at 16 to 1.
The board of managers voted to hold the international convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of America in Milwaukee in 1896 and in Brooklyn in 1807.
While responding to a fire in Philadelphia today a hose carriage attached to Engine Company No. 18 overturned. Five or six firemen were injured and one killed in the incident.
Duluth Minnesota special reports O W Saunders finds signs of ancient settlement after returning from Itasca county. Human remains of large size exhumed from mound battle sites along with extensive old pottery. Captain Frederick A Smith assigned as professor of military science at Michigan Military Academy Orchard Lake.
John G Luck entered his wife’s room at the Westminster hotel in Los Angeles and cut her throat. Her screams drew other boarders. Luck leaped from a second story window, severing his windpipe. Both survived. Luck is said to be from a wealthy Nashville, Tennessee family and suspected his wife of infidelity.
James M Travers, a man described as a negro, was hanged today at the district jail in Washington for the murder of his mistress Lena Gross on November 19 last. The execution concludes the grisly case that drew local attention this autumn.
Peter Belleque of Woods, Oregon, and three relatives are named heirs to a $200,000 Canadian estate. The notice confirms Belleque inherits a share along with others in the will.
News from Dresden reports the marriage of Miss Grace Campbell daughter of the late Hon. Lewis D. Campbell of Hamilton Ohio to Count Benno von Rittberg on June 29.
Corbett of Baltimore knocks out Shadow Maker in the seventh round at the River Side Club. Tommy West of Chicago defeats Chris Johnson of Baltimore in two minutes thirty seven seconds.
Chicago reports July 25 quotations for Wheat Corn and Oats with futures and cash figures. Hog prices show a 20 cent drop from yesterday across light mixed heavy and rough categories. St Paul notes hogs steady and cattle firm with strong demand for fat cattle and heavy feeders.
Attorney General files suit in Rice county district court to appoint a receiver for the Cannon River Manufacturers Association of Faribault. The firm was created to improve Cannon river water power, received a 25 000 acre state land grant, and posted a 150 000 dollar bond. It is alleged land was sold and capital dissipated, with forfeiture of the bond likely if the initial motion proceeds.
A Winnipeg report says a family of five Belch children aged four to fifteen went to bathe at Lake Dauphin. They used an old boat, were blown into the lake, the boat capsized, and all five drowned. Only one body has been recovered.
Passengers in peril as the steamer Dove bound from Monroe to Toledo strikes a shoal just outside Turtle Light. With 450 excursionists aboard she displays distress signals seen at Presque Isle. Two tugs race to assist as a heavy sea runs.
A special limited mail train from Chicago to Ohio was robbed near Wauseon early this morning. Masked men intercepted the train about 2 am, delaying service to Toledo.
Ida Gebhard, missing from her West Indianapolis home last Saturday, was found murdered in a nearby stable. Authorities suspect John Linson. residents fear lynching as searches for him continue. If captured, Linson faces imprisonment in Marion County Jail.
Prof. C. W. Drew of the Minnesota State Food and Dairy Commission asserts Royal baking powder is stronger than rivals and superior in keeping qualities, concluding it is the best baking powder.
In New York on July 25 the revolutionary party discussed early expedition to Cuba. Gen Raphael de Quesada signaled he would command the first sail to the islands. Vessel owners have floated offers to leaders for immediate sale of ships for the venture.
More than 100 prominent Oshkosh businessmen including ex Senator Sawyer and Gen Dee tour the Fox River area by steamer to assess the water situation. Gen Dee will be ferried to Neenah on Sawyer’s yacht before continuing to Appleton and Kaukauna on the Fox government steamer. Local mill men expect the shutdown order to be rescinded.
James Ish and his wife are jailed on a murder charge in Omaha after a confrontation with a Kansas City sewing machine salesman who was romantically linked to Mrs. Ish. The couple faces a $10,000 civil suit by Mrs. W. H. Chappel as the case unfolds.
The Deadwood Terra mine, once a top producer with profits over 1.5 million, reopens after an eighteen month shutdown. A silicious ore body averages 60 dollars per ton across the company claims, while adjacent Golden Crown workings yield 250 dollars per ton. The new discoveries promise a large hiring surge.
In Santa Barbara California a sloop named Restless with sixteen persons aboard is missing after a pleasure trip to Santa Cruz Island. A search party led by Deputy Inspector Fred Forebush and Mr Pratt began after the party failed to return by expected time.
Toronto officials vote 13 to 6 against a resolution condemning feminine teachers in city schools who wear bloomers. The decision ends a controversy over attire in the Toronto school system.
The Detroit Free Press recounts an elderly widow who drives a cart attached to an ox to the depot. She demands six bits after a hog is run over by a railroad, and a stranger agrees to back her for fair play. The tale ends with her praise for the stranger and a blessing.
In Calcutta during the monsoon a rain exchange operates where bets on rain are laid with Chooni Lall and brokers. Prices rise and fall daily as bets are placed for either rain or no rain, with odds of 400 to 1 for unlikely periods and brokers taking a commission.
Well known figures such as Thorvaldsen Rachel Sir Walter Raleigh Potemkin are cited as examples where chance events altered careers. A bored clerk delaying Thorvaldsen's passport led to a patron sending work, while critics and luck uplifted Rachel. Potemkin's knotless sword change brought favor under Catherine II.
A London style tale tells how Paderewski received a half guinea tip from an invalid caller in Clifton England. The pianist declined the gratuity smiling that he would reach the next town without it and returned the coin after the brief performance.
Detroit Tribune reports a hair growth company sought a major breakthrough early today. The piece frames the pursuit as a pivotal moment in baldness treatment, highlighting industry excitement and market potential.
A brief quotation from a streetcar scene recalls a bright girl offering to split costs with her companion as she searches for her purse. The remark blends humor with a snapshot of urban life.
Among the Kepts in Egypt, the pope’s latest appeal for religious unity spawns a strong current favoring a return to the Roman Catholic church.
A humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript notes a real estate dealer and commuter debating travel time to the station. The dealer jokes that a bicycle would halve the five minute estimate, revealing how perception of distance changes with mode of transport.
The tonic is praised for revealing improved health, aiding cold relief, digestion, pain reduction, and general weakness by regular use.
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