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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
2
The piece argues that opinions influence presidents and activists, while surmises are not facts. It warns that suspicions unjustly held should not be voiced and that dignity declines when wealth is valued over merit. It contends voters invite corruption when money buys offices and public welfare is compromised.
A man who claims he never changes his opinions either admits fallibility or asserts he lacks sense to learn anything.
The text questions whether the wealthy Gould family will stay in Tarrytown under higher taxes or move to another place to avoid paying taxes on their large fortune.
A description notes a germ proof note paper as a new sanitary device, yet questions arise about its effectiveness if the writer uses unsterile ink or a bacteria laden envelope with a postage stamp that may carry germs.
Elmer Geiselman of Wooster Ohio convicted of assault with intent to rob as part of a feared gang accused of terrorizing farmers for years. Indictments remain against the other four alleged members. He faces sentencing while his notoriety from the case is noted.
Judge Daniel Bedinger Lucas of West Virginia urged a monument at Shepherdstown on the Potomacs to honor James Rumsey of Maryland who reportedly launched at that site the 61st steam propelled boat. Early Maryland days saw Rumsey and Fitch applying for aid, with petitions shuffled between sessions.
Two Army Medical School professors at Netley England detail an antityphoid vaccination using bacilli cultures. Observations on many medical personnel show satisfactory results. A medical journal notes the method is safe and blood tests easily confirm adequacy, offering immunity to those exposed to typhoid risk.
In New York City Howard Potter a prominent banker invited a group of boys to a Bible reading and prayer session at the Children's Aid Society rooms. For sixteen years every other Sunday night he visited these youths to tell them of God and duty before dying in London where he headed the London branch of a world renowned house.
A New York court prepares for a trial on whether an individual may whistle without facing assault. The defendant allegedly struck a whistler with a brick, challenging the balance of injury between provocation and harm. The editor notes public safety concerns in confined spaces like a car or near a worker’s window.
The piece notes Pennsylvania oil fields totaling 350 square miles producing 516 million barrels. It mentions other fields in Russia, Mexico, India, Canada, and Argentina with Peru potentially covering 7500 square miles. A classroom joke asks how many centuries until descendants must go to bed in the dark.
The article marks Edward Everett Hale’s seventy fifth birthday noting he begins the last quarter of the first century of life. It frames the milestone as felicitous and Christian, suggesting life spans an endless existence beginning with the early years.
The article notes that in the face of the Mississippi valley flood disaster Congress swiftly acted to aid sufferers, illustrating that calamity silences partisanship and erases sectional tensions. It emphasizes bipartisan relief measures during a major regional emergency.
Richard Olney told a crowd of lawyers that the study and practice of the law inevitably engenders the altruistic habit of mind. Webster defines altruism as regard for others and devoted to the interests of others.
The quote mocks a man who insists on politeness by enclosing a stamped reply and sealing it tightly to the letter, a petty gesture highlighted as absurd.
Mr Labouchere is gratified to confirm skepticism about his Twickenham house on Pope's villa site. A repair revealed a stone carved with On this spot stood until 19 the house of Alexander Pope. The grotto that lay the basement still remains.
Ambassador Hay lauded the Lord Bishop of London’s eulogies of Mr Bayard. A new ambassador faces awkward formalities and duties as he settles into post.
The News Resume summarizes major happenings from the past week with focus on the nation’s capital and foreign affairs. It notes a May decline of public debt by one and a half million and changes in sugar policy affecting Indian reservations in 1898. It mentions a Chilean treaty revival and reform in post office hiring practices excluding minors from chief clerk and deputy roles.
The London Standard questions a favorable conclusion for Canadian desires regarding renunciation of Belgian and German treaties. Count Badeni orders the lower house session closed. The czar and czarina attend a Moscow requiem for victims of the Khodynka tragedy during the coronation festivities.
Hannah Brewer, Bitton’s long serving postwoman, marks sixty years on duty and a quarter million miles walked. Capt. William Beck replaces Maj. Sisley as Indian agent at Uintah and Ouray Utah. George Pye dies in the poor house. his body may go to medical colleges. William H. Crawford, trotting horse breeder owner of Patchen Wilkes farm, dies in Chicago. Col. John T. Dickinson elected president and gm of Chicago Coliseum. he originated the building. David Starr Jordan and others raise funds for a zoological garden in San Francisco. De G Hamilton Griffin found in Pittsburgh under alias Jean Baptiste le Blanc. Charles H. Andrews, Boston Herald co proprietor, dies at home born 1834. Lieut. Peary negotiating for a sealing steamer from St Johns to Arctic waters. likely charter of Hope with Bartlett as commander. Rev. Dr. David S Schaff of Jacksonville is named to Lane Theological Seminary chair. father of Rugby football in America. captained Yale in first intercollegiate game 1827.
Five members of a tally-ho coaching party were killed by a train on Long Island. At Abbott Texas Mrs Nannie L Barr and three others drowned in a tank while rescuing a child. J W Roberts family were killed crossing a railroad near Alma Illinois. A collision sank two steamers in Thunder Bay with $172 400 claimed in damages. Beeson died after using arsenic mistaken as baking powder at Sunol California.
The news item lists multiple crimes and investigations including the Morristown execution of David Wilson, a Montana Indian murderer surrendering, and the push to hang Durrant. It notes property return talks from the Manhattan bank robbery, a New York death by gas at Hosford B Niles's boarding house, and various assaults, lynching threats, and arrests in Iowa Wisconsin Tennessee and Vermont linked to criminal activity.
Mme Arnould Plessy dies in Paris. The Morning Post denies the Leeds governorship of Canada. Winnipeg crew Lloyd Osborne Marks head to England for Henley training. Charity bazaar funds allegedly misused by Madame Lebaudy. Congo Free State reports 2000 Mahdists deserted. Japanese loan of 30 million yen, valued at about 21.95 million dollars, oversubscribed in gold.
The president sent nominations to the senate naming Lawrence Townsend of Pennsylvania as envoy to Portugal Ellis H Robers of New York as assistant treasurer in New York Conrad N Jordan of New Jersey as auditor of the treasury department William E Andrews of Nebraska as auditor of the war department and Townsend also as minister plenipotentiary to Portugal and others.
Chicago June 6. The tug Andrew B H Green exploded after passing Rush Street draw with three mud scows in tow. The blast destroyed the craft and killed all five men aboard. No survivors or wreckage recovered. the crew is presumed dead.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state for a Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad company. It plans railroad lines from Chicago west to the Mississippi River, to East St. Louis, to the Ohio River, and from Chicago to the Indiana and Illinois boundary through Kankakee. Capital stock set at 30 million dollars.
Governor P ingree approves the Merriman bill increasing railroad earnings taxes by roughly 155000 annually. The faculty replies to the governor asking for their stance on the bill’s constitutionality but declines to offer an opinion.
A work train returning for dinner over the east track collided with Freight Train No. 41 two miles east of Hudson Wisconsin. Six men died including E S Hurdt and Herman Reby. three of the dead burned. Several others injured on both trains. Loss estimated at $60 000.
A lively shooting on West Michigan street Duluth involving Budd Redd Thomas Sidney and Harvey Bazzle. Redd shot at Sidney missing and hit Bazzle in the knee. Bazzle treated at home then pursued Redd. Sidney and Redd later fought in St Croix alley with both sides firing. Redd wounded in thigh and jailed. Sidney unharmed.
Herbert Gilman a local insurance man was struck by a four horse fire department wagon while riding his wheel on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The wheels passed over his leg near the knee killing his limb. A bulldog darted into the path causing Gilman to collide and fall ahead of the truck.
In Butte Montana on June 9 the Beaverhead County Sheriff telegrammed for arrest of William Christianson a stockman accused of assaulting a girl. He allegedly fled to raise funds to flee the country. A later telegram said Christianson was killed after resisting a posse during arrest leaving a wife and several children.
James Magee, a Brainerd and Northern conductor, missed his footing while boarding at Baxter. He fell under the train, losing his left leg above the knee. He died hours after arriving at Brainerd hospital where doctors amputated the limb.
Vancouver dispatch reports the steamer Hupeb learned during its Orient voyage that the Spanish government captured twenty five Roman Catholic priests in the Philippines and roasted them for alleged rebel sympathy.
The Minnesota Iron Company, along with the Duluth and Iron Range Railway and six related companies, held its annual meeting in Duluth Minnesota on June 9. All existing officers and directors were re elected with no changes.
In Fargo on June 9 Judge Amidon granted a temporary injunction to enforce the recently adopted freight rates by the North Dakota board of railroad commissioners. General Counsel Bunn of the Northern Pacific and Grover of the Great Northern attended. the board did not oppose. A special master in chancery to hear testimony will be appointed later.
Zechau allegedly hid a $6000 shortage in his bank accounts by staging a dramatic robbery at the National German American Bank. The suspect says George K. Jackson is not his accomplice, naming only a mysterious partner. Police and press continue to investigate the multi month clearing house discrepancy.
The ecclesiastical trial of Rev John D Knox of Topeka Kansas on charges of hypocrisy and fraud concluded with an acquittal. Bishop Merrill of Chicago who presided at the trial declined to pay more than the acquittal amount.
It is announced that M. Faure will depart for St. Petersburg on July 25 to pay a return visit to the czar. He will travel by sea and be accompanied by M. Hanotaux, minister of foreign affairs.
In Cumberland Wisconsin a special immigration to Western Barron County is rapid this spring and promises quick settlement of unsettled lands. Many newcomers are dairymen and the area is set to become a thriving dairy district.
Maurice Sullivan a brakeman for Grand Works fell from a caboose at Sabin Minnesota and was run over. Both legs were completely severed above the knee. Recovery is doubtful.
June 9. Constantinople ambassadors foresee a week to conclude peace terms. The sultan likely agrees to evacuation of Thessaly and Turkish public readies for the step. Macedonian peasants occupy abandoned Greek villages awaiting harvest, while Turkish authorities tighten control to secure signatures for Turkish rule. The harvest seizure appears to slow negotiations.
In a room at 805 Allen avenue, brothers Joseph and George Fefferlick fought bitterly, leaving Joseph gravely injured and likely to die. Police may press murder charges against George, while family testimony hints another relative involved. Hypnotism is cited as a possible factor in the family’s strange history.
Comm ce at Philadelphia reports six month period of markedly rising trade. Petroleum exports exceed last year by 27,193,093 gallons while corn shipments rise 10,000,000 bushels and wheat by 1,000,000 bushels. Shipments forecast higher freights and a new era of prosperity.
Daniel T. Stout, a prosperous eastern county farmer, faced a Saturday court hearing in Fessenden North Carolina on criminal assault charges involving his eleven year old daughter Ethel. The girl testified with sensational detail and spectators were excluded. Stout was bound over to district court and, granted release to find bondsmen, vanished with much of his property.
Former Kentucky Governor John Young Brown and William M. Becker urged Gov. Black to grant clemency for a Kentucky resident imprisoned in New York. Brown kept the name private while Becker joined the plea. Governor Black reserved his decision on the case.
In Racine on June 9 the grist mill wagon factory machine shop and several small buildings owned by William Shearer were destroyed by fire. Loss about 6000 with small insurance. In Coloma on June 8 J W Smiths saw mill grist mill and blacksmith shop with all machinery burned for about 4000 with no insurance.
Florida near Mexico Missouri reports the removal of Mark Twain birthplace to clear space for a new house. Admirers have pressed Mrs. Roney for timber to make a cane or a shingle or a brick from the historic site.
Washington June 9 Controller Eckels orders 100 percent assessment on Citizens' National Bank of Fargo North Carolina stockholders. Receiver Anheier will use funds to pay approved claims and cover winding up expenses.
Ashland Wisconsin reports lumber sales totaling about 2,000,000 feet in ten days. The proposed two dollar rate in the senate bill spurred demand with about half of sales going to Chicago parties.
In Red Lake Falls Minnesota on June 9 John Farstad had his right hand shot off when his knee kicked the gun’s trigger while he stood talking with a friend. The incident occurred as the butt rested on the ground and the muzzle faced upward.
Washington June 9 A crowd along Pennsylvania Avenue near Four and One Half street witnessed an apparent murder attempt on Miss Dorothy E Squires and the suicide of Charles Barber a patent attorney in the same incident both events described as shocking.
A syndicate with substantial capital has been formed to export wheat from Buenos Aires. It is believed government aid will enable farmers to harvest a large crop, expanding export potential and markets.
The German Savings Bank in Des Moines reopened on June 9 with capital stock doubled to $100,000 under flattering prospects after its January failure.
Pierre reports no Indian effort to stop ranchers from reclaiming cattle that drifted onto the Cheyenne reservation during winter. Schler says Pine Ridge reports seem exaggerated, blaming a few individuals attempting small stakes from cowmen grazing on the reservation.
Athens reports the cabinet has agreed to sign a sea armistice with specific terms. The Greek fleet will withdraw from Ottoman waters and ships sailing under Turkish or neutral flags toward Turkish ports or north of the line will be spared inspection. Ships carrying troops to the Turkish army are barred from ports north of the line. The Turkish fleet must stay within Dardanelles and reinforcements to garrison towns in the archipelago are prohibited.
Acting Secretary Meikelsohn assigns Col. Samuel Ovenshire of the Twenty third Infantry to command the Texas department after Brig. Gen Wade departs and until Brig. Gen. Graham arrives to take permanent command.
A petition to cut city school teachers salaries circulates as Madison board meets but decides to take no action. The item notes the effort began earlier and remains unresolved.
The Senate pushed the tariff bill forward on June 3 and 4, mainly by Democratic voices with Republicans staying largely silent. Amendments favoring Wilson rates were rejected, except a West proposal lowering anvil duties from 2 to 1.34 cents per pound, and Tillman pressed sugar investigation issues. A San Angelo Texas public building project and Buena Vista soldier skeleton exhumation were noted.
The House recessed after Mr. Terry of Arkansas attempted to secure consideration of a privileged matter on foreign affairs. The chair’s decision was appealed and laid on the table by party vote. Several bills passed by unanimous consent, including Frye’s harbor safety measure and a relief resolution for El Paso flood victims. The conference report on the Indian appropriation bill was adopted.
Capt A D Smith of the Cuban army told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Gomez commands about 40,000 disciplined troops ready to fight for independence. He said Cubans are arming fast, enjoy food supplies, and benefit from climate and control of their region. Autonomy is rejected as unattainable.
In Washington on June 8 the senate defeated Senator West's motion to place white pine on the free list by a 20 to 38 vote. The result fractured party lines and marked a key moment in the lumber paragraph dispute. Aldrich indicated the committee would amend the sugar schedule and pass it over, with tobacco schedule to be taken up next.
In a mid session vote a motion to adjourn failed 79 to 80 as Bailey led the minority. The roll call reversed, adjourning 91 to 79 with present and not voting. Speaker postponed further action, announcing the house adjournment until Thursday.
Washington June 9 Lewis Klopsch publisher of the Christian Herald New York says grain on hand for famine relief in India will be sold to turn the proceeds into cash. The move follows an earlier plan to ship cargoes of grain to India.
The department abandoned efforts to hire a steamship to Bombay and began forwarding money as the quickest relief. Delays in securing a ship and difficult Indian roads influenced the change. Native grain dealers spread rumors of poison, causing locals to refuse the wheat.
An elevator on the Park Row side of the post office fell from the fifth to the basement after its rope broke. The freight and employee elevator injured several people, with serious injuries reported.
The American Baptist Church annual conference known as the Dunkards gathers about 4000 people from outside Maryland for its opening here in Frederick on June 9. The event promises to be the most interesting meeting in the organization’s history.
William Foley is on trial in Liberty Missouri for the November murder of his mother and sister. The courtroom is crowded as the prominent Foley family case draws intense interest and promises sensational testimony.
It is officially announced that the Turks have committed serious excesses in Epirus including violation of women defiling churches and general pillage. Irregulars are said to have repeated similar excesses in villages around Larissa.
A Chicago Post item recounts a quarrel sparked by a rich suitor who never rode a bicycle yet courts a girl who has abandoned bloomers. The exchange centers on modest dress and perceived dignity, fueling mutual indignation and a public fracas.
The article notes experiments testing corked bottles cast into the sea. A striking case spans about 6000 miles in roughly two and a half years at about six and a half miles per day, moving from 63 N 60 W to Western Australia.
A Cleveland Leader quip notes Percival Tootles dismissing a young woman’s claim of a kiss as her privilege to boast about, mentioned by her father in a humorous exchange. The exchange reflects social attitudes and gossip language of the era.
The British ship Kinkera under Capt. McMurtry from Vancouver was struck by a violent North Pacific storm and became so disabled that she was abandoned. Part of her crew has reached Acapulco, Mexico.
Oshkosh Wisconsin notes the death of James Wellington Colvin known as Duke Colvin, longtime local American Express agent for nearly forty years. He died of Brights disease at seventy one.
Former chief of the secret political police Herr von Tausch was on trial for perjury high treason and forgery for nearly two weeks. He has been acquitted.
Paris rumors report serious disputes within the Meline cabinet with a reconstruction possible. A London dispatch notes dissension swirling around the French government, suggesting a cabinet reshuffle may follow.
The grand jury has returned a true bill against A. L. Luetgart, wealthy sausage manufacturer, charging him with the murder of his wife in Chicago on June 6.
Aberdeen June 6 Dave McAdee arrested near Veblen Marshall county for selling liquor to Indians and assaulting a United States witness. He waived examination and was sent to Huron for incarceration.
Mrs. Charles Henderson, 24, resident three miles north of Eagle Bend Minnesota, died by shooting herself. She leaves one child. Police reported the incident occurred June 6.
The St Peter insane hospital dairy herd is infected with tuberculosis. Seven or eight cows have been killed and others removed from milk duty. Calves will replace aging cattle. State health doctors Dr Reynolds and Dr Bracken aided the board, ensuring inmates are not endangered.
Kateas City aged fifty five stockman Special-Madison Sta Ley died from injuries after a bicycle ridden by Nelson J. Stevens insurance agent ran him down on Eighth street Walnut to Main. Stevens surrendered to police after losing control on a steep grade and fracturing Mr Staley skull.
Aberdeen South Dakota reports total assessed value of 1 046 178 up from 1 026 405 a year ago. Personal property adds 14 713 while school polls grow from 734 to 811, indicating city growth during hard times.
Fourteen year old Witie oach of Rolfe Iowa was playing when his head became caught in a rope attached to a wire clothes line and he broke his neck. The tragedy occurred during ordinary play. Authorities reported no foul play.
Fortieth Episcopal diocese session in St. Paul. St Paul school board consolidates high schools at Central. State fair to feature agricultural product display. Stillwater awards city printing to Nelson and Neumyer. D of St Paul to join San Antonio drill. Arlington New Auburn stock company builds line to Henderson. Frosts damage Hastings crops. Fire destroys home of Charles Larson near Mabel. Mrs Karl Saltnes dies at Camp Release aged eighty five. Brownsdale fire sets woman fatally burned. Sibley County fair to stay Arlington for three more years. Charles Benke killed by train near Burns Crossing. Norweigian Grove store burglarized. $200 stolen. Hastings grand jury indicts Fred Codha for indecent assault. Larceny charge against William Sharp dismissed. Hubbard Milling bonds and Palmer bonds filed at Mankato. Boxell murder case no new developments. reward offered. Swanson Nelson scalded at Red Wing Stoneware works. Duluth road officers re-elected. Hill seen without leverage. Anton Nesberry injured in Little Falls accident. Elmore branch adds three daily trains. Unknown body found in Chippewa river at Montevideo. Atwater prepares for fortieth Central Minnesota settlement celebration. Borgstrom found guilty of misappropriating county funds. Stillwater prison to host binder twine factory machinery. start in months.
Walter Larimore tried to shoot Melven Sanders in Larimore North Dakota. Bystanders restrained him as the bullet hit John Sears in the leg causing severe pain. Hypnotist P. H. McEwen put Sears into a brief sleep and claimed pain relief upon waking.
In Bismarck witnesses describe finding the victims’ bodies. Holy Track, self confessed accomplice, testifies detailing the crime. Cross examination is harsh with no change in his story as Standing Bear prepare to corroborate.
The Independent Order of Free Sons of Israel announces its national convention will be held at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago on Sunday June 13. The institution has spent $5,000,000 on charitable work.
London dispatch reports the steamer Hekla involved in a collision with the Atlantic Transportation vessel Mississippi has been deemed safe. The incident occurred near Lewis in the Hebrides archipelago with details still emerging.
On Crescent shipyards at Elizabethport New Jersey towering bows rise over the street as the 350 foot ferry-boat nears completion. Designed by Lewis Nixon for the Pennsylvania Railroad it will run between Cape Charles and Norfolk carrying thirty Jumbo cars and draw sixteen feet.
A French consul, long waiting for a decoration, visits the minister daily with a large bouquet. The minister jokes about the flowers, and soon the consul’s persistence earns him the sought ribbon the following month. Modern Society.
A dialogue from the Somerville Journal humor page notes Chimmie Fadden as a subject with the line about finding humor in "that stuff to tugh at" reflecting a playful mockery of the character.
Shake Into Your Shoes. Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful swollen smarting feet and bunion sting. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy and cures sweating callouses hot tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 25 cents. trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
A Newark father faces nightly cries as his infant sleeps only after the 1 a.m. alarm. The man devised a plan setting the clock for 1 a.m. so the child falls asleep before the 6 a.m. wake time. The strategy aims to reclaim night hours for the caregiver.
The Minnesota Summer Resort at Lake Minnetonka near St. Paul and Minneapolis is a premier yachting destination with 150 miles of shore, forests, lawns and cottages. Hotel Lafayette at Minnetonka Beach opens June 28 for the 1897 season and offers five acres of floor space with all rooms water facing.
Mr Meri bole and Mrs Meribole exchange heated words on arguing with a woman. Mrs Meribole replies in conciliatory tones as the discussion grows tense. The fragment hints at a captioned dialogue from the Detroit News with a stray line about teleiiess cats with purple eyes appearing in error.
Miss Van Dough wore a new evening gown valued at five thousand dollars to the ball last night. The jesting crowd remarked on her appearance calling the look over exposed.
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