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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1893
Page
2
Report notes English residents exceed New York figures in Philadelphia and Pittsburg. In proportion to total populations more English live in Pittsburg than in New York, highlighting settlement patterns.
Reports say Nile explorers have unearthed enough evidence to show that many great modern inventions are simply lost arts rediscovered. The findings emphasize a revival of techniques and knowledge once thought obsolete.
A Kansas woman shipped a table to the world’s fair composed of nine thousand pieces of wood. The scene notes that a smaller table of nine pieces of old-fashioned Kansas apple pie would have drawn louder cheers.
The New York is described as the fastest cruiser but trails the fastest passenger steamer by about four knots. The passage notes that some commerce would avoid destruction if the destroyer appears first.
A mysterious figure nicknamed Jack the Hugger is causing a stir in Philadelphia near a lonely cemetery. He frightens and squeezes women and drives them to travel toward the cemetery, creating notable commotion in the otherwise calm city.
The jog in the New York and Connecticut boundary was created to please Greenwich residents who wanted to be in Connecticut. New York received an equal land amount to the east of a straight line, placed farther north to compensate.
A well dressed man in an American hotel dining room is described as sucking soup from his long mustache, a disgusting habit that fuels foreign complaints about American manners and misbehavior.
The director states that American national music should be built on the melodies of the negro, praising their originality and natural sweetness as a strong base, while noting other nations could fare worse. He emphasizes the value of authentic cultural foundations in shaping a country’s musical identity.
The medieval writer William of Malmesbury born around 1075 to 1095 and died about 1142 used Vox populi vox Dei as a familiar proverb in his writings quoting the saying as a known maxim of his era.
The Chicago Herald marks its thirteenth anniversary with a bold display of typographical style and strong advertising patronage, challenging superstitions about newspaper success and underscoring its status as a major American paper.
The Lunatic oil spring in Wheeler Canyon California flows at new moon and yields three barrels daily at full moon. Production declines as the moon wanes and stops after the last quarter.
A novelty dish called Bass checks is described as a gas tronomical item not on cafe menus yet. It appears only at the most gorgeous private dinners and costs a fortune due to requiring about a ton of bass to prepare a small portion.
The rate schedule lists ten dollar fares for dogs cats and monkeys aboard a trans Atlantic steamship line. It specifies animals must be caged before boarding and will be placed in charge of the butcher.
Inmates at Elmira reform school hear lectures on travel and view natural scenery as a form of refreshment. The scene evokes a poignant sense of longing for liberty as they engage with the presentations.
The article notes a sharp fall in military and civil prison populations in England and Wales over ten years. It cites 1,117 soldiers imprisoned in 1884, 433 in 1890, and 41 as of last December 31. It also records zero sentences to penal servitude last year and a drop in expulsions for misconduct from 2,020 to 1,500 since 1885.
Germany sees a fast firing cannon from Herr Fhrhardt. Krupp offers 3,000,000 marks for exclusive rights but Fhrhardt declines. He plans his own plant to produce the gun, promising the quickest firing rate yet in the world.
Turkish police arrest an Italian for insulting the Muslim faith in Beyruth. Italy protests as ambassador and consul demand release, citing international law. Turkish officials respond that Christians in a Mohammedan town must act as gentlemen.
Report from the Galveston region notes oyster mortality in West Bay about ten miles from Galveston. Oyster men blame creosote used on piles for the new wagon bridge linking Galveston Island to the mainland, fearing water poisoning and rapid collapse of local beds unless a remedy is found.
Mile. Caumont rebukes claims that Napoleon III painted his face. She notes her father, a famed valet, found the emperor despised cosmetics, spending about $20 yearly on cosmetics and perfumery. The emperor enjoyed his boots being worn by Caumont, who shared similar foot size.
A condensed review highlights key global events from the past week. Major developments span politics, economies, and conflicts with brief summaries of notable actions and outcomes gathered from press associations and wire services.
Samuel Blackwell of Alabama named third auditor of the treasury. Secretary Carlisle vows rapid enforcement of Chinese deportation laws. Robert Marsden, acting hospital steward at Washington barracks, transferred to Fort Yates North Dakota. Private Joseph Beck of Fort Snelling discharged for enlisting under false pretenses.
Floods sweep Montana while drownings occur in Wisconsin and Iowa. A fatal lumber camp fire near Lake City Michigan claims eleven lives. house fires in Buffalo and Saginaw, Michigan kill and injure residents. Hail damages Pittsburgh. rail and ship accidents claim lives in Ireland and Virginia. numerous factories and farms suffer losses ranging from thousands to millions of dollars.
A variety of notes recounting royal plans and political tidbits. The czar and czarina with their children will spend the summer with Denmark’s king and queen. Other items mention resignations, embezzlement charges, a death in Arkansas, a cellar discovery of $10000, Senate desk counts, and Lincoln’s London ministerial expenses.
A bulletin reports numerous murders and self inflicted deaths across the Midwest and South including James McGuire in Mascoutah and David Beaney in Martinsville, Lankford in Marietta, and several suicides. Attacks, robberies, gambling indictments, and a prisoner escape are noted along with pardons and a wife beating case. A $500 reward is offered in one item.
In Georgia near Hazelhurst a mob hanged Eph Merchet and an unnamed man from a jail after Merchet killed J. J. Brown in Nichols during a wage dispute. They were en route to Nichols when killed. In Indiana Al Weidner shot his wife dead after a dispute over furniture and then killed himself following a separation from his wife three months earlier.
Reports recount high yacht speed for Hohenzollern, Cuba sugar declines, Russia pausing Germany talks, Lesseps vague illness, Bandaisan activity, Baudin prosecution, East Prussia treasurer suicide, Samoa Samoa referenda, Italian cabinet reshuffle, Paris claims on China, Panama litigation, German Center electoral stance, Asquith denial, Hugh O Neill obituary and Irish leaders noted. various political and imperial developments across Europe Asia and the Atlantic.
The article notes the Minneapolis & St. Louis road is evading passenger rates. The Monarch distillery at Peoria Illinois withdraws from the whisky trust. The Manhattan Athletic club property in New York sold for 740,600 dollars. Floeding floods suspend traffic on Bell Mountain road in Montana. Cornerstone of the Woman's club building to cost 30,000 laid at Depeoria. An English syndicate buys Warren featherbone whip factory at Three Oaks Maryland and plans to acquire all whip factories.
A Detroit Free Press reporter recalls a theater anecdote where a villain’s room collapse during a rescue scene traps him. The heroine refuses to spare him, but the villain must stay in character and deliver lines despite the faux prison. The audience finds the mishap humorous.
A compact weekly digest chronicles notable happenings across Minnesota with daily entries highlighting political, social, and cultural developments. The summary captures diverse events shaping the North Star State during the week.
Grand jury in St. Cloud returns four indictments against Annie Murphy the bank swindler. Trial scheduled for next week. Abbie Gray and Ada Palmer arrested in Minneapolis for attempting to entice two girls for immoral purposes. William Buyer of Wells tried in Faribault for attempting to kill his wife, released on bonds. John E. Jones, nineteen, fatally injured at a Duluth saw mill after becoming entangled in a rotating shaft. Lightning killed four horses at George Carey’s Red Rock barn. one horse blinded and two injured. Tornadoes wrecked grain cribs and outbuildings across the area. District court in St. Peter rules $15,000 against the Winona & St. Peter railway for a 1890 injury. R. A. Cooley arrested for defrauding the Chicago, Burlington & Northern. bond set at $1,000 with May 31 hearing. Auditor issues new statement.
Susan Peghtovi died by suicide at Cloquet leaving a husband and two sons. Shattuck cadets may join Fort Snelling camp and the Hill celebration in St. Paul. Shattuck cadets may join Hill celebration in St. Paul. Frain F Flannigan injured near Mankato when wheels ran over him. Grace Liddy burned by hot water spill at Little Falls. Hutchinson merchants Shattuck creditors close business. W C T U Redwood Falls elects officers and opposes Sunday world fair opening. Lathrop Michigan state president spoke last night. Brainerd Northern Iona railroad stock scare injured Nyht breaks neck. Stil uninjured. Deceased German man about 28.
The Kiichli case in Stillwater ends with acquittal and Louis Kiichli freed. A fire partially destroys the Lindbergh residence on Oak Street in Little Falls, with Loudon and Liverpool companies sharing the loss. G C Cooley’s store in Heron Lake is burgled. thieves take watches and portable goods. Shares in bonds for Glencoe school district exceed $12,000. Delinquent-tax land sales in Rice County yield $2,574.19 less than 1891. The steamer Lady Ellen from Winnipeg arrives at St Vincent, first foreign vessel since 1883. Probate petition in Mankato seeks administration of Thomas Saulpaugh estate valued at $35,000 personal property and $1,000,000 real estate. An old man is sought for arson at St Mary’s chapel and desecration of graveyards. Carleton College pledges $25,000 for a fireproof library. Williams’ Hall addition costs $20,000 to $30,000. A $10,000 bequest to Carleton College arrives from J H Stitkney of Baltimore. Horse thief C W Colton, jailed at Hastings, pleads not guilty to stealing Cobb & Cole’s team. held on $1,500 bail.
After a ten day suspension the Bank of Zumbrota reopened with stock offerings doubled. A. Gibson, Randall Station stockman, was seriously injured by a vicious horse. He lost 3000 dollars last week and his building and stock burned in a forest fire. A graveyard desecrator resurfaces in New Munich Stearns county. The State v Joe Sheehy case ends in not guilty verdict after forty five liquor indictments. The Jen sen v Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway case failed to reach a decision after a night out. Daniel Gronnestel Jr 17 of Chippewa Falls township was killed by a gun misfire on a farm. John McFeters ten year old suffered facial injuries from a gunpowder explosion. Miss Mary McKinney named matron at the state prison by Warden Wolfer.
A former Detroit wardress, who resigned from the Detroit house of correction, arrived today in Stillwater. Last night a gang of chicken thieves raided E. M. Darwin's premises south of Dundas. Guns fired at the thieves as inmates chased them. a blood stained cloth was found. Peter Marshall, driving a Hastings and Dakota train collide, was injured alongside Benno Felton who lost a thumb and a leg.
Obituary notes the death of Rev W W Satterlee a Prohibition worker in Minneapolis. Also recorded are a liquor license conviction in Hartland Narve Slette fined 150 dollars and several local accidents and legal actions including a fatal quarry accident a windom bond vote a Fosston assault plea and a National Guard officers election.
A Canadian parliamentary commission visits Minnesota seeking information on high license law operations. W H Ketzehack Co buys Mapleton flour mill to run with Wells roller mills en route to 400 barrels daily. The May Carter steamer theft and a Caas Lake murder add to a morning of arrests and arson inquiries.
Amateur musicians are selected to represent Minnesota at the world’s fair. Clara Claypool twelve years old fell into the Fergus Falls Alright mill dam flume and drowned. Mendelin Merz owner of a St. Cloud brewery and Stearns County elder died of heart trouble. Charles Campbell ex-treasurer of Lake County arrested in Duluth and brought to Two Harbors for trial for a $2000 default. Priest Wather Connelly of Two Harbors arrested for criminal assault amid threats of lynching. J A Williams & Co hardware at Pelican Rapids burglarized. six revolvers and cutlery stolen. Mrs Le Favor arrested at Elk River for forgery of her husband’s certificate of deposit for $205 at Princeton. A child of John Edberg near Aitkin is missing after wandering in woods. large search underway.
George Kennan argues in Forum that under Russian penal code a political conspiracy against the Tsar is an attempted murder and raises questions about U S asylum policy. He warns surrendering refugees would aid tyranny and betray Anglo-Saxon traditions.
A celebrated physician prescribes a decoction of oak bark in boiling water and a warm bath mixture. Soak affected areas with a solution of oak bark brew diluted with borax and starch, applied nightly and in the morning to check excessive perspiration.
Workmen quarrying near Broken Bow Nebraska discovered limestone ledge bearing several gigantic footprints. Footforms include four of seven prints with six toes and three with the normal five, with the larger broader prints appearing to precede and sink marginally into the rock.
A Tyrone & Clearfield special train carrying Wair Main circus cars derailed at Vail station during a mountain run. Tigers and lions escaped briefly, many animals rounded up. Five men died on the wrecked train and twelve to fourteen others were badly wounded, including William Henry Frank Brain William Mutterby John Stayer and an unnamed man.
Rome May 31. The monetary situation worsens as silver scarcity paralyzes trade and a forced paper currency revival seems inevitable. A parliamentary commission investigating senators and deputies in banca romana scandals has resigned after the chamber validated Aquila’s election against commission advice, further weakening the new cabinet.
In Le Mars Iowa on May 31 the murder case of Haden McFarland against Tony Wanner saloonkeeper Struble is retried. Wanner was killed in November 1891 by a wagon king bolt blow. First trial faulted by indictment errors. Defenders include William Erwin and T M Zink. prosecutors G W Argo and Farrel.
A ten year old girl, daughter of C. Sennett, caught fire while her clothes burned in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin this morning. Her father, who tried to rescue her, was severely burned and may not survive.
Minneapolis reports Bishop Whipple has recovered from an ear abscess and facial neuralgia. He remains slightly unwell due to other complications but expects to return to his Faribault home in two or three days.
The body of a about fifty year old man was found east of Lester Park near Duluth. He traveled with a covered wagon a horse and a cow and seemed to be en route to establish a homestead when death overtook him. The man remains unidentified.
West Superior Wisconsin May 31 A chamber of commerce committee reports the water from West Superior Water Light and Power is of bad character.
Iowa City man D F Sawyer visited the auditorium during the fair when a thief grabbed his necktie and ripped a diamond pin valued at 500 dollars from it. The incident occurred in the crush at the hall during the event.
In Duelm Benton County Minnesota on May 31 James Kampa stepped outside during a church collection and lit his pipe. The priest assaulted him with a fist and a club prompting a sought arrest warrant. Kampa was later unreturned as of that afternoon with rumors he fled or was sheltered by friends.
Deputy U.S. Marshal Harris was killed as revenue officers escorted moonshiners arrested in Newton county toward Fort Smith. Ambush fired from a valley in Martin township by moonshiner sympathizers ended the party’s pursuit.
The levee break in front of the Fair Place near Arkansas City is widening beyond 700 feet. The flood threatens the Tensas district and areas along the Missouri Pacific tracks between Metshee and Trippe. Crooked bayou is expected to overflow within 24 hours, covering land between Deermott Halley and Trippe.
In Jeffersonville Indiana on May 31 Mrs Cavanaugh went to the cellar with a candle for gasoline. An explosion lifted the house from its foundation and blew in floors and weather boarding in every direction. She was burned to death.
David Coldren aged forty five years was shot at but missed his wife Kate and then killed himself. The death followed a week long spree in Philadelphia.
Frederick Tennant an 11 year old student at St Boniface college and son of the Coutts Alberta customs officer drowned in the Seine river at Winnipeg on May 31.
Signor Bona author of the proposed civil marriage law reports a letter from Prime Minister Gladstone urging adoption of the English system. The proposal would grant complete individual liberty to choose civil and religious marriage.
President Cleveland approves deeds releasing Choctaw and Chickasaw rights to leased lands in Indian Territory now part of Oklahoma Territory. The 1891 appropriation of 2,901,450 funds will be paid to accredited agents. President Harrison had declined prior approval. The action completes releases required to extinguish claims and make the appropriation immediately available.
Secretary Carlisle orders suspension of coinage at the Carson City mint starting the 1st of next month due to low gold deposits and high minting costs. bullion is accepted for parting and refining with payments in coin or fine bars, silver deposits paid in bars, silver purchases continue, and silver dollars suspended pending demand. Fractional coinage continues at New Orleans San Francisco and Philadelphia with gold also at San Francisco and Philadelphia.
Abner J. Easton a prominent Dickenson ranchman suffers memory loss and reportedly attempted to take a baby from his ranch. The insanity board at Fargo's hospital ordered further evaluation and sent Easton to the insane asylum in Jamestown after a physician confirmed his condition.
Minnesota’s World’s Fair display focuses on education and agriculture. Officials highlight top public schools, universities, and normal schools, with walls showing school work, maps, and pictures of buildings. Notable exhibits include Minneapolis woodwork, St Paul art and language work, and Duluth map exhibits, plus grain and wheat specimens and state flora and fauna.
Minnesota showcases its wheat wealth with a grand pavilion inspired by Napoleon's Temple of Glory. George Purvis leads the artistic display of 400 grain and grass specimens, aided by Luger’s grain and grass collection and Hunt’s prepared plant samples, highlighted by the Great Northern Tower and a $1,150 overall park contribution.
The Minnesota forestry exhibit led by C. L. Smith of Minneapolis features about eighty five wood specimens from every Minnesota tree species, plus leaves seeds sprouts and related flora totaling around two hundred species. A rustic fence an arbor and a poplar wood cabin illustrate forest life with photographs pamphlets and free forestry literature for visitors.
Dr. K O Sweeney of Duluth completed a concise taxidermy exhibit for the state display, featuring game and fish specimens. The central glass booth houses species from pike to whitefish, plus a pair of wax Dakota Indian fishing figures, highlighting Minnesota’s rich freshwater resources and furthers the claim that the state is well represented at the fair.
The Mesaba range iron ore boosts Minnesota mining fame beyond Michigan and Wisconsin. H. B. Moore of Duluth leads the St. Louis county exhibit, featuring a stone archway with county stones, polished granite pillars, small ore samples with analyses, and a Chandler mine model. The display, bordered by a stone and iron fence, highlights the state’s new mining landscape.
The North Dakota Agricultural Exhibit in the fair highlights a Hercules figure of wheat and grasses, strong displays of wheat varieties and livestock, and extensive use of natural products in its state building. Designers choose abundance and state pride over broad agricultural breadth. Minnesota’s exhibit is noted as lighter and more artistic.
The H. Jay Smith Exploring Company collection of cliff dwellers from Utah is shown at the Columbian exposition. Curated by Minneapolis men H. J. Smith and Alexis J. Fournier, the one tenth scale Battle Rock cave features oil paintings and hundreds of artifacts, including utensils and grains, appealing to scientists and sightseers alike. Ralph McKenzie.
An exploration of opium in medicine and society notes nearly 2000 of 16000 prescriptions used opium and that most patent cough remedies contain opium. The piece argues opium fuels addiction and asylum headwinds, yet acknowledges its indispensable role for severe pain and certain conditions. It warns against indiscriminate use while recognizing its clinical value as a sedative and sleep aid.
Capt E M Hayes recalls a 1860 incident near Camp Colorado Tex where Gen Fitzhugh Lee wrestled with a tall Indian chief. A pistol misfired as Lee grabbed the weapon, and after a brief struggle Lee killed the Indian with a shot to the brain. Lee then joked about a college wrestling memory.
Ward McAllister notes that Earl of Craven wore trousers turned up at Grace Church wedding and predicts a new vogue among fashionable men. He doubts the turnups were intentional and recalls London norms where such style is rare.
Fragmentary dialogue from a parlor scene shows Little Dick and Little Dot amid a delayed call. Mrs Blank remarks she must go, noting few know the timing as the exchange trails off into a quiet close.
A quick quip plays on a father’s praise and a boy’s jab about a sermon. Little Johnny notes his father disliked being woke from sleep, while the father jokes about the length. The exchange ends with a light punchline about the sermon’s brevity.
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