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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1896
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch notes wide effects from recent tornadoes and comments on music demand drop for wind instruments. It mocks dangerous parachute jumps, questions mosquito science, and jokes about New York’s 1 008 new laws. It praises crackdowns on bicycle scorchers and notes a yeomanry duty rule, while recounting a Bar Harbor suicide after a day of 100 cigarettes and a fast bicycle ride.
The report says Paderewski sits with nervous prostrations in London, alarming music fans who fear losing the famed pianist. Critics note his genius is beyond doubt, while entertainment gags mock rail collisions and cyclone spectacles headline future shows.
The convention’s action on the theater is praised as far as it goes but echoes concern that the gathering remains composed of well bred cultured women who require resolutions to remind themselves not to interfere with others’ comfort.
The passage notes the Armstrong gun's effective range of twelve to thirteen miles and Krupp's 130 ton gun surpassing fifteen miles with a 2600 pound shot. It cites costs of $194,000 per gun and $4,750 per projectile. It also recounts a doughy freshman repelling a hazing committee with a club, challenging college hazing customs.
The passage notes Handel’s striking countenance and da Vinci’s bright health, contrasting with the idea that genius grows under stress. It attributes high color to country air, good living, and lack of worry, and says such conditions are not typical for nurturing genius.
A census shows 274 gypsies in Hungary split roughly in half between town and village settlers and nomads. Of the total S2, 45 speak only Tsignay or Roman, 104750 speak Hungarian as mother tongue, G74M6 Roumanian 9857 Slovak 5861 Servian 2396 German 2008 Ruthenian.
Kenry Irving sent $1,000 to St. Louis without waiting for need or permission. The tone reflects spontaneous sympathy as telegrams flood the mayor’s office. Messages emphasize the strong bonds among English-speaking communities responding to the disaster.
A veteran who saved an English officer during the Crimean War died a pauper in a British workhouse. Neither the government nor the rescued officer’s family offered him recognition. The piece contrasts this with the generous pensions provided by the United States to its defenders.
A compact weekly digest synthesizes major global events from multiple regions. It highlights political shifts, economic trends, and notable social developments, offering concise sketches of leaders, policy changes, and key incidents shaping world affairs.
The War Department's Military Information Division releases a compilation of notes on organization armaments and advances from abroad for the year. Texas seeks official declaration of independence from delegates who met in Washington Texas in 1836 sparking the long struggle with Mexico and the Lone Star republic.
A rapid round of diverse notes includes parliamentary anecdotes about Stanley and Chamberlain, marriages of five Commons members, Mrs. Mary Foote defeating her husband in Gaylord police justice race, Dr. J W Watta resigning over liquor licenses, Ebenezer Nelson’s death after 44 years at the Boston Transcript, Georgian vote prospects for Senator, Pope’s physician Dr Lopponi predicting Polish sound constitution toward 100th year, Viscount Tamura’s naval exam showing, Prince Christian’s engagement to Princess Pauline of Wuertemberg, John Sarsfield Casey’s death in Ireland, Tyrone MP Murnaghan’s parliamentary remark, Prudentia Milmo made Princess Albert Radziwitz in New York with Archbishop Corrigan officiating.
A storm in Alabama damaged crops while a Montana railroad crash claimed lives. Kreiholz in Switzerland suffered landslide destruction. A storm near Tonanoxie Kansas killed Wynne and his son by lightning. Fire in New York razed Herman Bohlman’s five story barn burning 50 horses. Gas explosion at Buckridge colliery Shamokin Pa left five miners badly burned. A Little Rock storm killed Lulu Waters and toppled buildings triggering school panic. Rail collision near Mingo Ky killed Fireman Ed Dean and tramp Robert Packer. The steamboat Ironsides sank near Lee creek riffle after striking a large stone. College game at Meadville Pa caused a grand stand collapse with injuries but no deaths. An eight year old Polish boy died in Pittsburg from a trolley wire incident while pulling a hoop.
A wide survey reports Milwaukee strikers shooting a conductor and motorman, college suspensions for hazing at Lafayette, a man killed near Dewitt Missouri, Captain Phillips wounded in Buffalo, and Walter Faye convicted in Omaha for forging school district bonds. Other items mention a new Jim the Penman fraud, bank forgeries, arson arrests, and various political and social events nationwide.
The article reports diverse happenings including the prince of Wales dining with Will iam Waldorf Astor at Cliveden, Ecuador rebels defeated near Carichi and peace assured, a staircase collapse at Antwerp injuring twenty during a circus opening, Stanley recovering enough to travel to London, and the Britanias win in the Harwich regatta. It also notes Bowell predicting Conservative victory, the pope urging liberating Italian prisoners, Mutsu resigning as foreign minister, Inouye acting in ad interim, an escaped lunatic disturbing Emperor William, and Ecuador reporting Alfaro’s forces defeating Rivadenera. Additionally a Turkish detachment at Venus is destroyed, the Treaty of Ering Sea terms to be published, a London court case with no evidence, the Kaiser conducting a rehearsal in Berlin, Zola’s academy rebuff and plans for Paris, and his note of renewed literary work.
Secretary Carlisle presents to a Senate subcommittee the 1894 and 1895 bond calls as necessary to sustain government credit and gold parity amid withdrawals. He cites fear of suspension of gold payments and ongoing efforts to restore confidence through bond issues and a 3.5 million ounce gold purchase by Belmont Rothschild and Morgan partnerships.
The St Louis county Democratic convention ruled for free silver, with twelve gold supporters in a 75 vote test. Roger S Polfell chaired, H B Fryberger was secretary as resolutions urged 16 to 1 gold and silver coin, state unity for national delegates, and adherence to Jefferson and Jackson views on federal troops.
Secretary Carlisle acted on the board findings regarding Capt. M. A. Healey of the Bear after January investigations into drunkenness and conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman. The board urged dismissal, but Carlisle granted mercy, placing Healey at the foot of the captain list, suspending him from rank and duty on waiting orders pay for four years, and issuing a public reprimand.
Sioux Falls South Dakota June 9 The Populists held their county convention and instructed delegates to Huron to back Melvin Grigsby of Sioux for governor. The usual platform was adopted.
Washington reports the appointments of W A Curo as postmaster at Jenkins Crow Wing county Minnesota succeeding W J Hawkins who resigned. John H Wing is listed on Minnesota pensions and Henry C Osterhout of Duluth receives an increase. The president nominates Alex S Ellis as postmaster at Sioux Falls South Dakota. The date is June.
Salem reports another fine rain Friday night into Saturday improving crop prospects, with conditions described as never better though crops were not suffering prior. The rainfall is noted as beneficial to the area's farming.
The preacher Francis Hermann of Salt Lake City, linked to the murder of two girls, is reportedly located within a day’s ride of St. Louis, possibly in Cincinnati or a town near Indianapolis, disguised as a florist. Detectives traced him via baggage checks issued May 10 at Kansas City Union Station.
London June 9 delegates from across the empire attend the third congress of the chambers of commerce of the British empire. Joseph Chamberlain chairs and urges imperial unity and a commercial union requiring an imperial council to oversee commercial law. Sir Mackenzie Bowell and Sir Sanford Fleming lead the Canadian delegation.
London reports a damages suit against Viscount Sudleigh, heir to the earldom of Arran, by Mary Stuart Smith. The case outlines a sensational sequence from a sister’s house in London to New York performances, with claims of ongoing letters and promises of marriage and later dismissals under family and royal protection.
Washington dispatch reports the House quorum rule used to force attendance in the Aldrich versus Underwood case. Votes declared Underwood not entitled and Aldrich entitled, with conference reports on naval, Indian, and District of Columbia bills. The school policy clause was altered to bar sectarian funding and distribute funds among various denominations.
In Bayfield Wisconsin on June 9 Captain Alex McDougall and the steamer J B Colgate with tugs Ward and Inman began operations to release two whalebacks stranded at Chequamegon Point. The vessels lie in two feet of water and are undamaged. Efforts aim to have both boats afloat by tomorrow night. In Red Wing Minnesota the sixth annual convention of the English Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the Northwest opens tomorrow with many delegates expected and sessions through Sunday.
Watertown South Carolina special telegraph reports the Grand Army of the Republic encampment electing officers for the coming year. Names include Department commander John Ackley Aberdeen and delegates O E Dewy Watertown A Wheeler Bellfouche and others with alternates listed. Women’s Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans also pick leaders and officers in Watertown and surrounding towns.
Decatur Illinois grain dealer John W. Walker, once in the Walker firm, assigned today to Robert H. Woodcock. Liabilities total 68 000 and include a farm and homestead as assets. Poor investments are cited as the cause of the failure.
The wholesale clothing house of J. Klaw & Co. in St. Louis did not open today as the Bank of Commerce holds the business in custody for a $40 000 claim. Total liabilities reach $112 000.
Three hundred families from the Virginia mountains have converted to Mormonism and will emigrate to Mexico to establish a colony on the Pacific coast. They plan to practice polygamy and many have already begun their journey southward.
Buffalo figure Special-Archibald Lowe surrendered to authorities after being indicted for complicity in last summer’s Tona wanda riots. The unrest left Capt. Phillips and his son dead. Lowe disappeared following the murder.
Hutchinson fire partly destroys Neil Keisler home in Hutchinson. Glenwood saloon burglary yields cash. Hespen store safe blown. about 75 dollars taken. Bermidji defeated on motion to organize by nine votes. Duluth encounter nearly kills F R Bryant. First Minnesota reunion at Winona. Sangerbund holds fifth sangerfest at Mankato. Long distance line installed at Manterville. Dodge Center Populist congressman rally with Mrs Lease. Fergus Falls convention July 15. Park Region G A R encampment at Long Prairie a success. NP contemplates giving up St Paul terminal lease. McCleary breaks ten mile record near Duluth. O P Stearns dies in San Diego. St Paul directory shows rapid growth. Duluth schools likely to abolish corporal punishment. Carlton County Racing association formed. Isanti county man loses barn fire. A Poneen’s team runs away at Anoka. Bird Island hires teachers E Butler principal and Cushman Kingsbury Menabe Donahue. Winona court fines and discharges John Fisher for detaining mail. Bird Island building boom brick structures. W H James killed in Minneapolis St Louis wreck. Waterville to Lake Totonka Park railroad under way. Glenwood four burglars jailed. Sellseth’s shoes stolen. Tina Bryant leaves for parts unknown. J P Ecklund killed by train near Winthrop. Deputy Wapgs pursuit escape of Frost. Waverly runaway injures Sherman Keller Walter and Sherman escape. Wright county court at Buffalo opens. Howard bribery case under scrutiny. Constantine Yech pleads guilty liquor selling fined 35. Snodgrass pleads guilty assault fined 25. Holmberg bondsmen to cover unpaid bond.
The Red River Valley counties report excessive rainfall retarding seeding with flooding damaging some sown fields. Wheat shows slight growth, corn largely planted but germinating slowly, garden crops and potatoes lagging for warmth. Pests including cut worms and aphids damage crops while clover blooms and strawberries ripen in the south. weeds alarm growers.
Redwood Falls Minnesota June 6 Geo M Howlett agent for the Northern Trust company assignee of the Citizens bank has resigned Having closed up the affairs of the bank as far as the present There will be nothing left for the creditors after the state secures the balance of the amount due it and the fees of the Trust company are paid The bank owed depositors is not known but estimated to run into the thousands Most depositors were wage earners or farmers several Eastern parties and estates are creditors The failure to realize any pittance will grieve creditors once this fact is known
The St Paul conference dismissed the old president vice president secretary and treasurer and chose a five member committee to select other officers and committees Haynie was re elected by acclamation despite his prior statement against re election Oakland Swenson were also re elected secretary Rev J C Jasson won reelection by a large margin after a contest
President Van Horne of the Canadian Pacific told a Duluth friend that the Duluth and Winnipeg dispute will be settled soon and the railroad will extend west from Deer River to the Red River. He also said a northward Mesaba range branch toward Rainy Lake and Rat Portage is a strong possibility to connect rail lines and open the gold region.
A skull with hip and thigh bones was found on the river bank west of Nicollet Island near Grove street. The skull shows a sawed top, and police and the coroner believe the remains were used for dissection by a medical student or physician.
Minneapolis reports the death of two year old Walter Wathsmuth son of Mr and Mrs Edward Wathsmuth of 720 Third Street North. The father a butcher converted his backyard into a pond for ducks and the child fell in and drowned this morning.
Annie Blackley and a man named Watson residing at 23 East Main Avenue were poisoned after eating corned beef bought from a Central Avenue butcher. They suffered vomiting and severe pain but were declared out of danger after Dr. Moulton treated them.
In Stillwater Minnesota last night Koplin shot and fatally wounded his brother-in-law Martin Hiemann a laborer at the Atwood mill. The 38 caliber revolver bullet struck near the spine and to the left side. Koplin surrendered to authorities and is in custody. Hiemann's condition is critical with probable death.
Market notes from Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee and South St Paul date June 7 show Wheat quotes for June July and September with mixed shifts, Corn and Oats prices, Pork Lard and Ribs figures, Barley cash and Rye varying. Minneapolis reports small advances in wheat and firm prices for corn oats and barley while South St Paul notes hogs and cattle steady with modest gains and firm demand.
Hot Springs South Dakota June 7 Black Moon an Indian from Rosebud agency South Dakota was up before the court commissioner this week charged with rape upon Snow on Her an Indian maid The accused waived examination was bound over furnishing 1000 dollars bond
Paris reports the chamber of deputies unanimously approves legislation to make Madagascar a French colony. The move follows long-standing imperial expansion and solidifies French control over the island.
In dense fog on Lake Michigan the Goodrich steamer Virginia strikes the schooner Mary A. McGregor near Milwaukee. The Virginia suffers a large hole but 200 passengers are saved after Capt. Stein steers clear to avert disaster. the schooner sustains damage.
London reports Italian actor Ernest O. Rossi died in Pescara, Italy, on Thursday. Born in 1820, he gained European fame with Ristori, toured the United States twice, and accumulated a fortune from his engagements there.
The emperor of China rewarded the captains of American warships for gallantry in the Onwa and New Chwang disaster. He presented elaborately engraved testimonials to each captain for the rescue efforts. Harry Walsh of the Boston recounts the lifeboat work of the Olympia crew, who saved many while anchored nearby.
The Globe Democrat reports a proposal to invite Archbishop Kain to offer the opening prayer at the Republican national convention. The idea hinges on his being head of the Catholic church for a large region, his home base, and the custom of a daily opening prayer at the event.
Sioux City June 9 Special mounted division No 34 of the Knights of Pythias has reorganized after nearly a year without meetings. It aims to participate in the annual conclave parade in Minneapolis next September. Drilling has begun. The other mounted division is based in Milwaukee.
Axel S. Ellis named for Sioux Falls postmaster and sent to the senate amid a long contest over the office. Incumbent A D Tinsley holds a recess commission after prior rejections and lingering disputes with Senator Pettigrew and Postmaster General Bissell.
The South Dakota Masons met in Huron on June 9 as Grand Master Files of Sioux Falls led a session reviewing officer reports. Dispensations were granted for two new lodges at Belle Fourche and Castlewood, with five new lodges constituted in Ft. Pierre Yankton Hariey Hudson and Canistota.
Washington June 9 reports the house and senate reached agreement on the naval appropriation bill and the Indian appropriation bill. The sunar civil appropriation bill remains the sole major measure awaiting action. Chairman Dingley says adjournment tomorrow is favorable.
Kasson Minnesota special reports crops thriving with continued good weather likely to let farmers begin harvest by week’s end or early next week. Dodge county prospects are described as never better.
A severe hail storm and hurricane struck farm country about five miles northwest of Pender Nebraska causing widespread fence destruction and debris on highways. Reports say several people were injured and possibly more deaths. In Omaha weather bulletins warned of dangerous atmospheric conditions with dark skies and rumors of major damage across the state.
A Pretoria dispatch reports Johannesburg reform leaders released on parole. It notes American engineer John Hays Hammond boarding the liner Athenia in port for Southampton en route to the United States.
Cedar Rapids Iowa special report says Valentine Kedora a Johnson county farmer was run upon and instantly killed near Graham Siding by a Burlington Northern train.
National American Relief committee reports by cable on Armenia relief progress. Miss Clara Barton wired $22,000 to Armenia for tools seed and work cattle boosting agricultural prospects in the interior.
The owners of the Cambria coal fields in Cheyenne Wyoming disclose that coal sold at $2 per ton yields $5 to $8 in gold value per ton, revealing a hidden gold premium in their product.
A neighbor asks Mrs. Wastside if she uses condensed milk and jokes that the milkman must condense it to explain the large amount of water in it. The exchange reflects playful, local humor in a Buffalo Times snippet.
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