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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
1
The state supreme court decided that a city may pay for legal services only to a regularly elected official, limiting how municipalities compensate attorneys and enforcing official eligibility for such payments.
In contemporary talk Iotol is seen as repudiation much like IS8%6 and Democrats tend to avoid discussing it.
A brief compliment notes the soldier’s enduring courage and compares him favorably to all others, declaring there is none better in the world.
A vivid opinion piece blasts Chinese officials as deceptive and hypocritical, accusing them of bold lies and a vast facade in international diplomacy. The column portrays a sharp, provocative stance toward China and its diplomatic conduct.
The remark links U S foreign conduct to the Republican Party remaining in power, asserting a vow to defend American citizens overseas whether in China or elsewhere and labeling the approach as imperialism or otherwise.
A historical note laments a rising Belgian hair trend, predicting it will soon become a pest to be exterminated as the country wrestles with a cultural fad that has captured widespread attention.
A premocratic newspaper hints that a fresh outbreak in China or a revolution in Cuba could aid the Democratic Party. It notes that the Republican Party would not seek help from humanity's misfortunes.
Republicans push expansion as the paramount issue while insisting they will not overlook the 16 to 1 swindle, a matter endorsed by the Democratic platform.
Republicans in the district express disappointment Charley Towne cannot run due to duties elsewhere. The party notes satisfaction over the long-standing stance on the Honorable Charles and his absence from the race.
The writer argues that urban street improvements should precede fixing country roads, noting farmers’ likely support and urging proactive municipal work before rural conditions are condemned.
The item alleges Senator Pettigrew received a letter from a Philadelphia officer linked to Admiral Dewey and his pledge of independence. The text accuses Pettigrew of wasting time seeking conflict with Black people to challenge the admiral’s authority.
The state press reform bureau will again be conducted by Geo. Canfield formerly of this city. He is described as unreliable foolish and his character indicates the absurd dishonest material issued by the institution.
The text asserts many eastern and southern Democratic papers refuse to back free silver as claimed by the platform. It contrasts business and working people preferring the Republicans’ substantial policies over Democratic theories.
Jverice Banner of the New York supreme court says he must speculate in stocks due to a salary of 17500 dollars a year. He warns that any man unable to live respectably on that pay or even fractions of it is unfit for office and will be retired when the people act. He adds stock speculation is seldom a reliable income.
A News-Tribune interview quotes a Nebraska man backing Bryan citing business logic. He says he cannot vote for the administration, noting his trading of sheep and wool profits and his desire for Bryan sheep to speculate on, framing the vote as a financial decision.
A Washington postman endures a heavy monthly round to deliver The Ladies' Home Journal, with the quantity and weight exceeding forty pounds. The burden prevents carrying other mail, and the city receives the largest single publication consignment from the post office.
The Nickel Plate Road markets its three vestibuled sleeping car trains between Chicago Buffalo New York and Boston with through cars to major points. Train No 2 departs Chicago at 10 35 am for Boston New York and intermediate points. Train No 3 departs Chicago at 2 30 pm with through cars to Buffalo New York and connections at Buffalo Brocton with other roads. Train No 6 leaves Chicago at 10 30 am with through cars for points and Brocton for Chautauqua Lake. Dining car meals range from 38 to 1.00 dollars. rates are stated as lowest. Contact J Y Calaban General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago IL.
Dr H F B Simmons osteopath will attend at the residence of Mrs H J Spencer on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. Chronic diseases treated free consultation and examination offered.
The Battle of 1900 is an official political manual and campaign cyclopedia with portraits and biographies of party leaders prepared under national committee direction and officially endorsed by parties. L W Stearns of Dagger Brook township is agent. delivery expected late August.
Telegrams from Shanghai report Li Hung Chang taking shelter at the arsenal as a precaution. Foreign consuls threaten action if Pekin dispatches do not arrive in five days. Reports claim missionaries killed and Canadian missionaries fleeing Ho Nan describe hostile mobs and brutal treatment during the journey.
Washington reports a quiet day on the Chinese situation as Admiral Remey’s dispatch is reviewed and Wu Tingfang seeks a meeting with Acting Secretary Hill but has no new home information. An imperial edict from Canton stirs unease as observers fear a move toward war while Korea is deemed free of Boxer agitation, easing Russian troop redeployments.
Hong Kong dispatch says Hai-Nan governor cannot ensure safety for foreigners any longer. Consul Wildman urged to send a warship to Hoi How to evacuate three American Presbyterian Board missionaries at Nadoa. Reports indicate nine missionaries and family members may have been killed by imperial troops amid Boxer unrest. Hong Kong refugees rise as West River outbreak looms.
July 27 report from Elanabdon notes confusion over telegrams from the Far East. The European consensus favors prompt action despite uncertain news. Allies may seek a clear answer only through commanders at Pekin, with Tien Tsin reports showing admiral divisions delaying a fast move without a supreme leader.
Secretary Hay arrived in Canton at 1145 a.m. and met Secretary Cortegou at the station. He dined with President and Mrs. McKinley at the McKinley home before departing for Washington at 1 35 p.m.
A cablegram from Admiral Romey reports Colonel Meade condemned and at Mare Island hospital due to rheumatism. Major Waller takes over Command First regiment. The information also clears marines of any wrongdoing in Tien Tsin.
Washington July 27 The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow reports Neely embezzled at least 131 718. He also recommends Director General Rathbone answer for unauthorized per diem allowances and unaccounted warrants. The bureau of finances started July 7 1900 under Rathbone with Neely as chief and custody of stamps. The audit office had limited information and no checks on Neelys transactions. Estimated shortages and stamp destruction total 131 718 and may rise to 150 000.
Private advices from Kinaston Jamaica dated July 27 report President Zelaya renominated for Nicaragua. He has already held the office three terms and his election is considered practically certain.
A British house of lords bill prohibiting arms and munitions exports cleared its third reading. In Texas, the Waco Ice and Refrigerating Co plant was destroyed by a boiler room explosion, killing two workers and seriously injuring three.
In Kansas City Indianapolis won 5 to 4, Chicago beat Cleveland 3 to 2, Minneapolis edged Detroit 2 to 0, Milwaukee defeated Buffalo 6 to 2, Philadelphia crushed Cincinnati 18 to 2, Brooklyn downed Chicago 6 to 2, Boston routed St Louis 18 to 6, and New York were defeated by Pittsburg 11 to 4.
Latest market report shows cash wheat at No. 1 hard 79 and No. 1 Northern 77 cents with other grades at 75 2 cents. To arrive prices list No. 1 hard 70 and No. 1 Northern 77 cents. futures for July 77, September 77 1/4, December 77. Flax cash bids at 1.60 with September 1.37 and October 1.8244.
In Minneapolis on July 26 the grain desk lists for July 74 percent and September 75 cent for No. 1 Northern. December price at 6 cents. On Track hard 77 percent, No. 1 Northern 75 percent, No. 2 Northern 72 2/3 cents.
CATTLE market steady with beeves $5.00 to $5.15, cows bulls and mixed $2.00 to $4.25, stockers and feeders $8.60 to $4.00, calves and yearlings $3.50 to $4.50. HOGS market steady with prices $4.90 to $5.06. Receipts: Cattle 400, hogs 1,500.
Hog prices opened 10c lower and closed steady, range 84 20 5.02. Cattle values steady with strong demand for good stock. Cow and heifer sales 3.75 to 4.25, steers 4.75 to 5.16, fat bulls 4.25 to 8.50, calves 3.60 to 4.50, stockers 3.25 to 8.75. Sheep light, market quiet, fat lambs 4.00 to 5.69, choice sheep 3.50 to 4.00. Receipts cattle 125, calves 20, hogs 70.
Chicago reports steady to strong cattle with prime steers around 5.40 to 5.80 and stockers at 3.00 to 3. fifteen. Hogs drop about a dollar with mixed and butcher grades 5.00 to 5.27, while sheep and lambs firm with sheep 3.20 to 4.50 and lambs 4.00 to 6.00.
Chicago market notes list July to September prices for wheat corn and oats with fractional quotes across months. It reports July prices for pork flax dressed poultry and dairy items with ranges and futures like July August September.
Lord Roberts reports heavy engagement July 24 and 26 as General Archibald Hunter’s force faced strong Boer entrenchments south of Bethlehem. Boers fought stubbornly, driving British from some positions with about 50 casualties. Hunter moved to Brandwater basin, while Macdonald and Hamilton blocked Boer outlets.
A London dispatch reports Lord Roberts advancing to Bronkhorst Spruit between Pretoria and Middleburg while Boer raids west and north seek to hinder his movement. Methuen and Baden-Powell suppress raiders in the Western district as Broadwood pursues Dewet across the Vaal.
Reports from Balmoral dated July 25 recount a march inland with no sight of the enemy. On July 24 Boer forces clashed with French and Hutton six miles south of Balmoral as Anderson's mounted infantry attacked the Boer right and French executed a turning movement on their left, causing the Boers to retreat.
Havana announces a decree for a constitutional convention to elect delegates. Elections are scheduled the third Saturday in September with the convention to convene on the first Monday in November. The body will define relations between the United States and Cuba as part of congressional joint resolution duties.
United States Minister to Peru reports Peru has adopted the single gold standard and issued the libra a gold coin identical to the English pound in weight and fineness. The libra and the sol are accepted by banks on equal terms and circulate together. Coinage of libra is free while silver is used only subsidiarily.
Dispatch from Consul General Gudger at Panama reports the Liberal insurgents surrendered unexpectedly and Panama returns to quiet after the revolution collapses. The State Department confirms the development from the Panamanian scene on July 27.
The Fifth United States infantry moved through Chicago overnight heading to San Francisco where transports await to take them to China. The regiment, led by Colonel Robert Moale, numbers 1,800 officers and men.
The Delaware and Hudson miners and drivers in Scranton and nearby Oliphant walked out for higher pay. Four mines in Scranton and three at Oliphant halted operations, affecting about 4,000 workers.
Georgetown Kentucky residents fear fallout as hundreds of Powers mountain friends reportedly plan to arrive early in the week, sparking countywide excitement and concern. Local officials prepare for possible trouble as crowds gather near Georgetown and Scott County.
At about 11 p m a masked robber shot saloonkeeper George Larson of West Superior twice wounding him fatally after grabbing roughly $12 from the cash drawer. Larson is reported to be near death as the assailant fled.
Fire at 225 and 227 South Water street at noon caused a mild panic among about twenty girls and damaged the block. the blaze resulted in the death of 6,000 chickens and threatened the entire street for a time.
The Kentucky Press association with 100 members arrived in St Paul at 8 a m. After breakfast at the Ryan hotel the editors toured the city including Fort Snelling and Minnehaha Falls.
In Duke of Athol grounds near Blaircastle England a bare rocky crag named Craigiebarns was made to bloom after Alexander Nasmyth devised a seed dispersal method. He used cannons loaded with seed filled tin canisters to fire at the rock. Seeds scattered and grew in crevices turning the crag green with trees and climbing plants.
An exchange notes that Sioux is pronounced Soo, yet a New England classroom heard Si-ox and a teacher corrected students by saying Soo ox. A committee member told the class the earlier pronunciation was wrong but did not press the issue.
A young man named Sweet and a woman named Lowe became engaged to marry. They attended church together a few Sundays before the wedding as the choir sang the song Sweet and Low, creating a pun that amused onlookers in a Michigan city.
Appletons' popular Magazine notes Credible accounts of Oliver of Malmesbury attempting flight with winged devices in the eleventh century and Leonardo da Vinci proposing a parachute and screw propeller ideas. The piece highlights his description of a man with a pavilion of braces to descend safely from height.
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