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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1896

Page

2

Watch dispute exposes a baronet’s secret and a doomed innocence

Tony Drum mond confronts Stanley Claremont with proof of the stolen watch while Sir Loghlen faces a crisis over Sydney Drummond accused of theft. Sydney pleads innocence before the baronet as family secrets surface including a possible paternity claim by Sir Loghlen and the protective intervention of Mrs Willoughby and Frances O Meara.

Tony Stanley Abraham Nailer Mr. Claremont Stanley Claremont Sir Loghien O'Meara Baronet Sir Ilen Loghlen Sydney Sir Loghlen Tony Drummond Drummond Sydney Drummond Abraham Loghleneid Frances O'Meara Frances Mrs. Willoughby Sir Loghien

Electric bicycle with detachable motor attachment

A new electric bicycle attaches a dry chloride battery and motor under the saddle adding twenty seven pounds to the wheel. The complete setup with battery and switch weighs sixty pounds and can be turned off to ride as a normal bicycle. The motor drives the rear wheel via a silk band and a handle switch disconnects the current.

A Resemblance in a Witty Exchange

She jokes that the bicycle reminds her of him and says she has trouble starting it while he asks how that is possible. The exchange takes a humorous tone with a crisp Cleveland setting implied.

Cleveland

Deadly flood roars through Pittsburg area

Eighteen lost and many injured as a fierce wind and rain storm sweeps Pittsburg and Allegheny counties. A suspended boarding house in Cecil carries fifteen sleepers to drown. other deaths occur in East End and Sharpsburg as trees and roofs collapse. Rail lines suffer landslides but trains run with delays.

Pittsburg Higgins Wilkins Painter's Run Cecil Chartlers Bridgeville McDonald Painter’s Run Chartiers Creek Braddock Turtle Creek O’hara Township Sewickley Coraopolis Bellevue McKee Rock Millvale Sharpsburg Allegheny

International socialist congress excludes anarchists at London session

In London on July 30 Herr Singer presided as delegates are admitted or excluded by credential. The English section voted 223 to 104 to exclude anarchists prompting clashes outside. After hours of debate including leaders Tom Mann and James Kerr Hardie the congress voted 1812 to 21 2 to uphold Zurich resolution barring anarchists from the gathering.

Deere Socialist Congress London International Socialist and Trades Union Martin’s Town Hall Herr Singer Reichstag Tom Mann James Kerr Hardin Herr Hyndman Louis Mich Zurich

Thieves at Work in Montana Cattle Rustling Ring

Custer county Montana reports a spike in cattle thefts as Stock Detective Smith arrests Harry Busby and John Blocker at Bushbys ranch on Witneys creek for eighty head of cattle with mutilated and rustler brands. Lou Fielding held after theft of thirty five cattle from O Fallon yards. chase ends in capture. The crackdown signals a widening gang operation spanning three years.

Miles City Mont Custer County Smith Harry Busby John Blocker Bushby Witney’ Creek Terry O'Fallon Lou Fielding

Market Reports from Chicago and Midwestern Centers

Wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, ribs and beef prices quoted for July 30 at Chicago and other centers. Hogs market dull with prices down. cattle steady to slow. Also notes on Minneapolis and Milwaukee price movements and on track values for wheat and oats.

Chicago Texas Minneapolis Northern Milwaukee South St. Paul

Withers Jr. Attempts Suicide in Baltimore

Hanson L. Withers Jr. of Philadelphia, 28, son of wealthy social figures, shot himself in the head at a Mount Vernon hotel in Baltimore. He also reportedly aimed at Walter Pierce, 26, who shared nearby apartments. Police were kept out of the matter. authorities note heavy drinking and a despondent mood over a failed romance.

Baltimore Hanson L. Withers, Jr Philadelphia Quaker City Mount Vernon Walter B. Pierce Withers

More Men Strike In New York Labor Action

Three thousand pantmakers joined the tailors strike in New York bringing the total out to about 22,000 workers. The children's jacketmakers plan to quit tomorrow, citing grievances and refusing to deny sympathy for tailors. The tailors may abandon the contractors' alliance and seek individual contracts.

New York Children’s Brotherhood of Tailors Contractors’ Association Immed'ately

Bryan Bolts If The Democratic Nominee Declares That Me Will Be Only the Issues Outlined in the Chicago Platform

St Louis July 28 The Populists reject the Democratic nomination for vice president and nominate Watson while Bryan remains firm on the Chicago platform issues. Speculation centers on possible withdrawals to unite silver forces, with Bryan appraising conditions for any possible acceptance. Bryan's telegram and Lincoln remarks emphasize sticking to free coinage and Chicago platform.

Chicago St. Louis Watson Bryan Sewall Efiver Sewalls Jones National Populist Committee Mr. Bryan Senator Jones United States Lincoln Neb

Butler elected chairman of Populist national committee

The Populist national committee met in St Louis on July 28 and elected Senator Butler of North Carolina chairman after a heated second ballot with 65 votes. J E Edgerton of Nebraska was chosen secretary and M C Rankin of Indiana treasurer. An executive committee includes Sovereign, Washburn, Taylor, Reed, Breidenthal and Dore. Headquarters may be in Washington.

St. Louis National Committee Butler North Carolina Allen Nebraska Gen. Weaver Iowa J. E. Edgerton M. C. Rankin Indiana J. R. Sovereign Arkansas G. F. Washburn Massachusetts E. F. Taylor Pennsylvania H. W. Reed Georgia J. W. Breidenthal Kansas John 8. Dore California Washington

Emma Bates Declares Independent Bid for State Superintendent

Emma F Bates the present state superintendent of public instruction announced in Fargo that she will run as an independent candidate for state superintendent this fall after being turned down by the Briggs combination at the Grand Forks convention.

Bolter Fargo N. D Emma F. Bates Briggs Grand Forks

Seventeenth Northwestern Saengerbund Ends in Dubuque

The seventeenth biennial saengerfest closed in Dubuque Iowa with Moritz Herring of Milwaukee chosen president Arthur Josetti Chicago named vice president and John Wunder Davenport elected secretary. Davenport will host the next fest in 1898.

Dubuque Iowa Moritz Herring Milwaukee Arthur Josetti Chicago John Wunder Davenport

Frederic Errazuriz Elected President of Chile

Frederic Errazuriz has been elected president of Chile in a formal vote. The outcome confirms his leadership role and sets the direction for the nation's policy and governance for the coming term.

Frederic Errazuriz Chile

Geld Democrats organize state central and executive committees

At the Minnesota Geld Democrats conference in St. Paul on July 30, Lawler named a five member committee to form a state central and executive body and organize for the coming campaign. The new state central committee includes chairman Robert A. Smith of St. Paul and secretary Jared How of St. Paul with two members from each district. An executive committee was also designated with Smith and How ex officio and several other members from St. Paul Winona Minneapolis and other cities.

Minnesota St. Paul Lawier Lawler Schrader Robert A. Smith Jared How John Ludwig Winona W. Logan Blackerridge Rochester C. W. Schultz Weethmere J. & Hillseher Manato J. C. Pierce Red Wing T. H. Quinn Faribault Ernest Schrader H. W. Lamberton John C. Oswald Minneapolis J. Adam Bede

Rough Treatment of a Waiter at Lake Minnetonka

Frank Young, a waiter at the Hotel St. Louis in Minnetonka, says several hotel waiters abducted him in the woods and strung him up twice while accusing him of stealing $55 from a guest named Riley. He reports naming the assailants to the sheriff and says arrests will follow if the claim is proven.

Lake Minnetonka Minneapolis Frank Oung St. Louis Minnetonka Riley Young

Briggs of North Dakota Visits Minneapolis Candidate Talks Politics

Frank A. Briggs Republican nominee for North Dakota governor stays at Hampshire Arms with Mrs. Briggs and daughter Stella in Minneapolis. He refutes any defection fears, notes his nomination was unexpected, and backs McKinley. Briggs formerly typeworked for the Minneapolis Tribune in the 1870s and held Morton county treasurer and state auditor posts before moving to Bismarck.

A. Briggs North Dakota Minneapolis Frank A. Briggs Hampshire Arms Briggs Stella McKinley Mr. Briggs

Heinous Crime Charged in Litchfield Case

Charles Nelson was arrested Saturday evening in Litchfield Minnesota on a charge of assault against his ten year old daughter. The act is alleged to have occurred nearly a month ago. The child is reported in a serious condition.

Litchfield Minn Charles Nelson I. Kassed

Drowned Man Charles Hill in Buffalo Drinking Incident

A man named Charles Hill drowned in Buffalo Minnesota after his boat drifted to shore with provisions and oars aboard. He was reportedly under the influence of liquor when he attempted the lake crossing.

Buffalo, Minn Charles Hill

Olivia’s Flour Mill Burns in Olivia Minnesota

Fire broke out in the Olivia flouring mill this morning. Both buildings and machinery were partially burned. Loss about $9,000 with $7,540 insured. Owners are Kubesh & Brown. Cause of the fire unknown.

Olivia Olivia, Minn Kubesh & Brown

Minneapolis Couple Arrested for Mail Fraud Over Mexican Land Deal

Robert G. Coleman and his wife of Minneapolis were arrested in St. Paul on a mail fraud charge. They allegedly tried to swindle Mrs. E. A. Fitzgerald of $1,000 in a Mexican land deal.

St. Paul Robert G. Coleman Minneapolis E. A. Fitzgerald

Foreman Peter Olson Killed Struck by Train in Harshaw

Tomahawk July 30. Peter Olson unmarried section foreman for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad at Harshaw Wis was struck and killed instantly while trying to move a handcar off the track.

Tomahawk Wis Peter Olson Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Harshaw

Farmer Haley Kills Wife Then Kills Self in Bedford County

Nashville report states farmer Haley shot and killed his wife near Richmond in Bedford county then shot himself and cut his throat. No cause can be ascertained.

Nashville Tenn Richmond Bedford County Haley

Duluth Sawmill to Close for Two Months Amid Lumber glut

Mitchell & McClure’s saw mill the largest in Duluth will shut for two months due to plummeting demand. The docks are at capacity and eastern markets show no relief. About 250 to 300 mill workers face unemployment. a wave of closures could reach nearly all Duluth mills and affect 1,000 workers.

Duluth Mitchell & McClure Chicago

Man slays parents and self in Iowa Falls crime scene

In Iowa Falls Frank Pierson attacked his aged father and mother with a razor after starting a fire in a trunk. He cut his mother severely and then slashed his own throat, surviving while his mother and the fire scene left a precarious aftermath and an earlier brother’s death in Chicago.

Iowa Falls Iowa Frank Pierson Pierson I Reassured Albert Frank Chicago

Doolin Gang Robs Mail Stage Near Lacy Oklahoma

In a remote gulch west of Lacy Oklahoma Territory a mail stage was halted by outlaws who seized express and mail sacks along with two passengers. Authorities suspect the reformed band of Bill Doolin, a condemned murderer who escaped Guthrie jail weeks ago, sparked the raid.

Doolin Wichita Kan Lacy Oklahoma Territory Bui Guthrie

Bankers Increase Gold Reserve With New Inflows

Washington July 2. Bankers fulfilled promises by turning in gold to the treasury. The silver reserve rose by 1.145 million in coin with 400 thousand from Boston 250 thousand from Chicago and 495 thousand from New York. Today 129 thousand in gold coin and 5.4 thousand in gold bars were drawn leaving the reserve at 105.0739 million.

Washington Treasury Boston Chicago New York

Board of Public Works Abolished in St Paul

Mayor Dean signed the ordinance abolishing the board of public works in St Paul and will name a new commissioner by week’s end. The likely appointee is John Copeland, despite efforts to delay until the law is tested. Mayor Doran remains firm on proceeding.

Board of Public Works St. Paul Dean John Copeland Doran

Mill Fire Destroys Donkey Bros Flour Mill in Preston

A serious blaze Saturday night consumed Donkey Bros flour mill in Preston Minnesota causing a loss of 15009 dollars with 5000 dollars insured. Fire authorities report full destruction of the mill and damage to nearby structures.

Preston Minn Donkey Bros

Hobart Joins Champlain Golf Club as Active Player

Plattsburg N Y July 20 Hon G A Hobart has joined the Hotel Champlain Golf club and is an active player of the game.

Hobart Plattsburg N. Y G. A Hotel Champlain Golf Club

Millais in Critical Condition at Royal Academy

London reports Sir John E. Millais president of the Royal Academy is in a critical condition and unable to take nourishment. The end is expected within hours.

Proving the Big Muddy on Missouri River Work

Washington July 29 Col W A Jones led improvement work on the Missouri River between Great Falls and points downstream. The effort focused on river navigation, flood control, and sediment management near the Big Muddy.

Washington, Maton W. A. Jones Missouri River

Floods Hit Swiss Alps and Cantons Causing Wide Damage

Special reports describe serious floods in the Berlez Alps, Jura mountains, and Canton of Vaud with the lower Valais. Bridges carried away roads destroyed and railway travel interrupted. Fields damaged but no fatalities reported.

Switzerland Berne Berlez Alps Jura Mountains Canton of Vaud Valsais

Ross-Denies St London Denies Cup Challenge

James Ross, owner of the yacht Glencairn, rejects published Canada report that he plans to challenge the American Cup next year.

Ross St. London James Ross Glencairn Canada

Cardinal Gibbons Birthday Dinner in Cape May

Cape May New Jersey special edition notes Cardinal Gibbons celebrated his sixty second birthday here yesterday. An evening dinner in his honor was hosted by Cockroft Thomas of Philadelphia.

Cape May N. J Cardinal Y Gibbons Cockroft Thomas Philadelphia

North Dakota Republican Convention Nominates Ticket

The North Dakota Republican convention in Grand Forks nominated candidates for statewide offices including M. N. Johnson for Congress from Nelson county, Frank A. Briggs for Governor from Morton, J. M. Devine for Lieutenant Governor from La Moure, Fred Falley for Secretary of State from Richland, George Nichols for Treasurer from Cass, N. B. Hansson for Auditor from Ransom, Alfred E. Wallin for Chief Justice from Barnes? The Budgemen did not bolt.

North Dakota Grand Forks N. D M. N. Johnson Nelson County Frank A. Briggs Morton County J. M.devine la Moure County Fred Falley Richland County George Nichols Cass County N. B. Hansson Ransom County Chhef Alfred E. Wallin F. B. Fancher Stutsman County J. G. Holland Traill County Agriculture H. A. Thomas Minnewauken L. L. Walton Wells J. Wamberg Steele John R. Gibson Pembina Budge

Gen G W Jones Dies Ex Senator from Iowa at 92

Gen G W Jones, oldest surviving ex senator, died last night in Dubuque Iowa aged ninety two. He served as a delegate to Congress for a territory that became Wisconsin Michigan Iowa and West excluding the Pacific coast. He was Iowa’s first senator and helped shape early national policy in the Northwest.

Jones Dubuque Iowa G. W. Jones United States Congress Wisconsin Michigan West Pacific Coast Northwest

Druggists Elect Fargo Association Officers

Fargo North Dakota Special The North Dakota Pharmaceutical association elected officers for the ensuing year. President E C Lisbon first vice president T W Kibbe second vice president H Lennoux secretary and treasurer W S Parker Lisbon.

Fargo N. D North Dakota I‘harmaceutical Association E. C. Lisbon T. W. Kibbe Pit H. Lennoux W. 8. Parker Lisbon

Whisky Killed Him in York County Barn Find

Wits ticken aged thirty eight died after a party of five drank a gallon of whisky last night. He was found dead this morning in a barn near Logarsville, in York county. His parents reside at La Crosse Wisconsin.

York Witticken la Crosse Wis Logarsville County

Minnesota News Highlights From St Paul to Bemidji

The report covers a string of incidents and developments across Minnesota including attempted suicide of Charles Gustafson in St Paul, runaway accidents involving the Dalrymple sisters, a plans for an Indian village attraction at the state fair, and possible convention of the National Real Estate association in St Paul. It notes drownings at Mankato and Dundas, a death from a tumor in Washington county, a new elevator project at Glenwood, a fire at Chatfield, and the commitment of Ami Cutter to Fergus Falls asylum. Also details storm damage near Henning, cornerstone ceremony at Heron Lake, a counterfeiting arrest in St Paul, a silver men’s conference in Austin, and the Mankato tramper ordinance. Additional items include a drowning near Dundas, release of two youths from Red Wing, a reward for a horse thief, and a training school opening at Albert Lea. The Winona incident of a scaffold fall, a stabbing near New Paynesville, severe wind damage at Barnesville, and grain-lodging reports are listed. The Mankato council seeks tramp control, while Adolph Francia’s leap from a barge is noted. Arson suspect Griefendorf is jailed in St Paul after a tipped raid. Finally, Walker gains new freight routing via rail and river to Bemidji, boosting local business.

Charles Gustafson St. Paul A. R. Dalrymple Blanche Dalrymple St. Pau Minnesota National Real Estate Association August Strait Nicollet County Mankato Abraham Scingeldecker Denmark Washington County Glenwood J. F. Dougherty W. J. Wilson C. T. Booth Chatfield Ami Cutter Anoka Fergus Falls Henning John Halvorson Heron Lake Lawless Montgomery Richard Munroe Minneapois Gustav Zeiss Peter C. Hathaway Red Wing W. C. Williston Hastings D.T. Quealy John Casey P. E. Mulnare Albert Patchle Freeborn County Albert Lea John Gatz New School of St. Joseph’s Society Winona New Paynesville

New Spanish Parliament Stamp Issued for Deputies

The Westminster Gazette notes a new postage stamp for Spanish deputies. Legislators must affix the stamp to their letters, obtained gratis from the chamber secretary. The red stamp bears the Spanish arms and the inscription Congreso de los Diputados.

M. P England Cowper Cortes Congreso de Los Deputadoes Westminster Gazette

Tomatoes and Cancer Debate Sparks Medical Crusade

The British Medical Journal fights the belief that tomatoes cause cancer and urges clearer public understanding of fruit safety. The Philadelphia Record notes fears over raspberries blackberries and grapes are overblown and seeds pose negligible risk as fruit season arrives.

Philadelphia Record

Debating Society Discusses Global Blame and Dolly Daring Costume

Dr Portman greets a group of young ladies forming a debating society. The last meeting debated which is to blame in the present difficulty between Spain and Venezuela, but most time was spent on Dolly Daring's new bicycle costume.

Best Lot of Chickens Raised on Dry Grain Feed

An American Fancier account describes a brood with end brooders allowed to roam a woodland patch. They received cracked corn, rice, and whole wheat in covered troughs and thrived compared to other pens. The free range and shade favored this natural feeding method.

Veil of Mint Rising Warns of Malaria Dangers

In lowlands the morning or evening air may carry malaria seeds and fever. The ad promotes Hoster's stomach Bitters as both a protective tonic and remedy, claiming it strengthens defenses for those in miasmatic regions and treats dyspepsia constipation kidney trouble and rheumatism.

Howling Winds Spark Melancholy Quotes at Inn

A Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt features a melancholy boarder noting the winds howl and a humorous reference to the teeth of the gale. Mr. Asbury Pepper suggests the gale might have a toothache in a witty exchange reflecting weather mood.

Principal Value Told In A Juvenile Lesson

A brief Texas Siftings joke shows a teacher asking for the principal value of history. Johnnie answers with a q uip and a tale of buying history from a bookstore for two dollars and charging the class three dollars, yielding a one dollar profit.

Johnnie Johnnie Chaffie Johnnie Chatfie Texas Siftings

How to Grow 40c Wheat in Salzer Fall Seed Catalogue

Salzer's Fall Seed Catalogue promises valuable guidance for farmers, detailing 40c wheat and fall sowing. Request the catalogue and free seed samples by sending a 4 cent stamp to John A. Salzer Seed Co. in La Crosse Wisconsin.

Salzer John A. Salzer

Guilty as Charged in Razor Slashing Spark

Report notes a courtroom exchange tied to a sparring incident between Jasper Johnson and an unnamed defendant. The defendant admits to slashing Johnson with a razor after a ring match. Witnesses reference a third party nickname Cat Black and a left handed insinuation.

Jasper Johnson Cat Coon Han Detroit Free Press

Witty quip on Mr Welham and his wife’s cooking

The Indianapolis Journal quotes a joke about Mr Welham with a sad expression. A remark notes a woman at the bottom of it all, his wife, whose cooking allegedly causes his dyspepsia.

Czar Nicholas Visits Europe Alone and Penny Mint Output

The Chicago Record notes Czar Nicholas will visit European sovereigns alone. It mentions the British mint producing coins weekly including half pennies and farthings. Also references Mrs C of Denver and Piso's Cure as a cough remedy.

Czar Nicholas Europe

Staking Tomatoes Boosts Yield and Quality

A report from American Agriculturist explains staking tomatoes increases sun and air circulation, keeps fruit off the ground, eases harvesting, and concentrates growth in larger clusters. It advises three and a half foot rows, two foot spacing, three to four foot stakes, single-plant support, and regular tying as the vines top out.

Broadway chat turns to lesson in acting methods

In a quoted exchange a man and woman argue over a dramatic teaching method. The woman mentions Mr Belasco dragging Mrs Carter by the hair. The man suggests a safer alternative like placing her on a bicycle and letting her fall off.

Easy to Please. The king of Aragon quote in Washington Times

Quote about four things worth living for old wine to drink old wood to burn old books to read and old friends to converse with attributed to the king of Aragon from a Washington Times feature.

Aragon Washington Times

Call Protocol Between Mr Dun and Mr Owens

In the Cleveland Leader an exchange shows Mr Dun with an unpaid bill asking when to call again. Mr Owens responds it would be improper to call until he has completed the current call.

Mr. Dun

Information for Pink Pills Beneficiaries

A notice states that anyone helped by Dr Williams Pink Pills can request valuable information by writing to Pink Pills P O Box 1502 Philadelphia PA.

Modest Fashion Talk Sparks Laughs in Chicago Record

In a comic exchange, Smith boasts his wife will not wear short skirts or bloomers while Jones presses on. Smith defends his stance noting her tenderness about shoes. The piece reflects light social wit from the era.

Smith Jones Chicago

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