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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1895
Page
6
Brainerd Dispatch notes voices of horseshoers opposing trade policy and bicycle nuisance, while poet Lewis Morris gains Knighthood humor. Maryland breach of promise case signals broader trends. America's Cup shifts to speed trials, Turkey Reforms provoke war-cloud caution, New York Capitol to finish by contract at a total cost of 24 million dollars.
The sultan’s pledge to quickly punish Jeddah perpetrators mirrors European powers’ stance on Armenian outrages. The Turk may be forced to recognize he must enforce order and demand proper conduct from all within his domain.
The governor of New York and the mayor of New York City, both over seventy, stood under a blazing sun during a long procession with no shade or cover. The scene highlights harmful public function customs that risk the health of elderly attendees.
A Smithsonian Institution curator who maintains a suburban birds area collected seven dead bluebirds on his grounds after last February's blizzard and found fourteen more dead in a bird house. He has not seen a living bluebird this year, and the shooting of birds this year will nearly amount to extermination.
Reports from Cuba say fighting continues in a manner unlikely to be decisive. Bushwhacking troubles Spanish troops more than rebels, suggesting the insurrection may only be quelled by starvation rather than immediate military defeat.
The Terrible, the largest warship ever built, is 583 feet long and 75 feet wide with a 27 foot draft and a 22 knot speed trial. Navy men observe its performance with interest, while some doubt that greater size equates to greater combat effectiveness.
Bystanders witnessed a near court settlement between Corbett and Fitzsimmons that threatened to become a major sporting sensation as friends urged calm behavior. The public may still witness a future bout though terms remain unsettled and costly if it occurs.
The Prince of Wales Britannia continues to defeat the Ailsa, which earlier seemed to have things its own way with the royal cutter. Ailsa’s speed is said to be hurt by a trim change, but the Ailsa is not markedly better than Britannia, easing American concerns about challenging for the cup.
The piece notes Newfoundland’s abundant raw materials including gold copper iron coal and gypsum while criticizing governance from England. It argues American enterprise resists allegiance to a European colony in America as a belated absurdity after the Revolution era.
Queen Victoria on her recent birth day knighted many worthy personages including Henry Irving the actor Lewis Morris the poet Dr W H Russell the war correspondent and Walter Besant the novelist and man of letters. The action is seen as a rejuvenation of the British aristocracy amid scandal and social excess.
The Formosa island is said to be set for a republic, though central mountain natives are described as unconquered savages and cannibals. Most inhabitants are Chinese immigrants. It is likely Japan will seize control soon and provide what is described as its best government yet.
Spanish America shows unrest over Nicargua treatment by Great Britain and defense unity among Central American states. Venezuela's popular anti British mood grows as the nation can musters near 100,000 troops, threatening further action though blockade or invasion remains contested.
The Telegraph reports compile the week's top global happenings from press associations. Highlights cover politics economy and conflicts with concise updates and brief context for readers.
Treasury officials project a 44 9 million dollar deficit for the current fiscal year. With the exception of Justice Jackson all justices plan to visit their circuits during the court vacation. The president seeks to finish business before leaving Washington for recreation at Gray Gables. Twenty four of sixty IRS exam boards are organized and to be commissioned promptly.
A collection of brief notes cites Sir John Lubbock valuing European war costs at 375 million pounds yearly. It also mentions John Morley’s musical tastes, Edwin V Morgan’s Harvard relation, and social tidbits about Brice leasing Newport villa Beaulay.
A string of calamities includes drownings in Elkport Iowa and Atlantic City New Jersey, fatal bicycle and trolley accidents in New York and Ohio, fire losses at West Richfield and Caseyville, and rail and waterway disasters. Dozens rendered destitute or injured. The record notes multiple deaths and severe damage with no insurance coverage in some cases.
A compilation of murder suicides and felonies from across the United States. Notable cases include Dr. Louis Handy in Atlanta who killed his wife after heavy drinking, Manuel Harrara’s beheading in San Antonio, and Miss Mattie Robinson in Moulton who took her life after a denied marriage. The report mixes domestic tragedies with robberies and public incidents, noting other deaths by self harm and violent acts.
Reported incidents include Elisha Brows the Salvation Army captain who escaped custody after leaping from a speeding train near Seattle. In Little Rock two men, J W Gray and John Griffin, were found dying near a track, suspected drugging. San Francisco civic federation officials face criminal libel charges, Dr Marie Livingston sues. Rockforde NL resident L L Williamson missing after two months in Chicago. In St Louis, 11 year old Joseph Kelly charged with murder after a stone strike killed Hugh Ryan during play.
Reports from Berlin say Freiherr von Richthoff, chief of police, is dead. Beyrout hosts the British Mediterranean squadron. Panama Canal labor plans call for 500 workers at the Pacific terminus. In St Johns a move supports Bond for premiership. Spain censures government as Republicans press overthrow. Madagascar advices May 15 report French advance repulsed. Tampa Colonel Piguerdo notes Marti lives Cuban freedom. Italian district results favor minimalists over opposition. Mrs. Grimwood wed Miller in Carshalton. Mexico city protest at tomb of Melcher Campos met police action. Santiago de Cuba police capture two Maceo prisoners with Cuban committee NY documents. Jiguabos troops skirmish with insurgents. Sabánilla clashes disperse rebels, one killed.
Several local notes report on events and claims across states. The Turnverein of the West begins its annual festival in Kansas City while Tennessee cotton acreage shows a 19 percent drop from 1914. Ohio miners accept a D4-cent scale and resume work.
A compact roundup of notable events in Minnesota with quick reads on activities across cities, organizations, and public affairs. The weekly resume covers policy, community happenings, and regional developments for rapid understanding.
Sunday reports a Duluth public school teachers’ excursion to the Mesabi iron mines with 190 teachers under Supt. Denfield visiting Mountain Iron Franklin and Norman mines at Virginia. A three coach special aided by three coaches conducted the trip.
Little Earl Sterneman drowned in the river while swimming. body not recovered. Spring Valley high school held graduation exercises at Anderson's opera house. largest class in the school's history, seventeen graduates. Josiah N. Langton, Clearwater veteran, was relieved of $150 by unknown assailants during G. A. R. exercises in St. Cloud. Frank E. Little seeks $400,000 insurance backed by options on three Division street lots to fund a $36,000 opera house. Soo Line freight to New Paynesville delayed by caterpillars between here and Eden Valley. Charles Foote near Royalton attempted suicide with aconite after breakfast. now improving, motive tied to love affair.
Graceville venues host three nights by the Marble Theater company with large audiences each evening. Nearby Buffalo suffers a lightning strike that destroys Mr Purdy’s barn. The Winona County Farmers Alliance fixes June 8 at Gile's Grove Wilson with speakers including S. S. M. Owen of Minneapolis. Dr Arthur Young of Prescott recovers after illness. Buffalo public schools hold commencement with three graduates. Albert Lea high school graduation sees sixteen graduates and 1500 attendees with State Superintendent W. W. Pendergast delivering the address.
Wednesday notices report Jane Adams and Mrs Jennie Adams death in Willmar, early Sauk Centre commencement with fifteen graduates, Anne Grover a pioneer of 1856 dies in Kenyon at seventy three, a fire at Charles Weekening’s Wood Lake residence causes $80 loss, St Cloud high school grads ten, Towne on Schools and Citizenship, Stillwater loggers report river drives reaching St Croix, Bill Williams charged with rape attempt in Kenyon moved to county seat, a barn windstorm damages John Rob inson farm at Zumbro, carpenter Nels Nelson killed by flying boards, Charles Atkins teacher in Corrinna arrested for assault on a thirteen year old during May basket night, parents reside in Meeker county, he awaits Buffalo exam.
A list of short notices includes A Engstrom of Red Wing assigning assets 1200 with debts 900, Prof A M Dresbach shot in Pine Island, Laura Faught 29 dies in Mankato from arsenic, a mad dog hunted in Faribault, Daniel Meister 18 killed at Luverne, veterans encampment speeches by Nelson Torrance and Mertz in Glencoe, Buffalo grand jury indicts August Berwick for manslaughter, Martin Wise 13 drowns at Lake Pepin, and D L Baird with Mrs Parker in Oak Valley rearing hens.
A warrant charges adultery against two unnamed men following a complaint by a husband. Two workers, Nels Nelson and Will Chapman, were killed by wind storm debris while working on John Robinson’s barn near South Troy. Albert Ayers faces larceny indictment for stealing a Columbia bicycle from M. D. Fancher of Onatonia. Nine year old Eddie Cota of Stephen died after a mowing machine injury to his left ankle on June 1, treated at St. Paul the same day.
Community happenings include alumni meetings at Northfield and Sauk Centre high schools, a Fauss hall opening in Norwood, a new pool room planned for Houston, and a Red Wing seminary dedication. A mad dog in Montgomery, caterpillar defoliation near New Paynesville, a train incident in McGregor, and court cases in Mankato and Owatonna are reported alongside bond votes in Windom and school actions in New Paynesville.
The Associated Wheelmen of Faribault plan a 15 mile course to Cannon Lake and back. A July 4 event will crown Minnesota runners as the first road race in the area.
Edward A. Chase of North Pacific Fish Co recounts two episodes in a warehouse where clams closed on rats. The first rat was captured and later released with a tail injury, while a second rat was briefly trapped before being killed. The odd incident was kept as a local wonder in Tacoma’s Ledge.
The Nevada bank at Virginia City ends its Comstock branch as business fades. For years bullion output and stock demand fell, though a future ore strike could revive prosperity. Historic high grade ore once spurred rapid gains and speculative excitement around the Con solidated Virginia mine.
A forest fire roars near Big Sandy five miles south of Bradford as crews rush to prevent spread to South Pennsylvania Oil Company fields. A separate blaze near Ormsby threatens oil facilities with several fires started by unknown arsonists. Losses are not yet estimable. Police pursue suspects for swift action.
On June 13 fires rage east of Sharon Center and rise in Forest county. Firefighters struggle to contain the blazes in hemlock and bark woods. In Prebledale woods burn as a solid flame mass and potential lumber losses mount. rainfall is urgently awaited to prevent widespread ruin.
Fires five miles east of Oswayo, Pennsylvania, have destroyed a large quantity of bark timber and sawed lumber. The flames continue to rage as a strong force of men fights the blaze for a week, with heavy expected losses.
Mrs Herman Becker aged thirty four and two children, a four year old and a five year old, were found murdered in a back cellar with bullet wounds while the husband Mr Herman Becker was at work. A sister Miss Minnie Wolfe visiting from Winona Minnesota had left for home earlier. The motive involves alleged mental illness and a farewell letter. An inquest is planned.
Pittsburg June 13. Rev George H Sheldrake D D was summoned for trial by the Pittsburg presbytery but failed to appear. He sent a letter admitting adultery with his housekeeper and claiming a divorce contract to marry her. The presbytery regarded the admission as a confession and deposed him from the ministry and excluded him from communion.
Dakota State Senator H S Parkin died at his home in Cannon Ball after a sudden illness. A prominent figure, he served a four year senate term and held multiple county offices. Parkin also ran the Sit ting Bull cabin exhibit at the World’s Fair and Coney Island and previously worked as post trader at Fort Abraham Lincoln.
The Royal Baking Powder Company controls its own cream of tartar factory and processes for the only absolutely pure cream of tartar. It ships to millions of homes worldwide and supplies the Army and Navy, transatlantic steamers, hotels, and restaurants. Royal is recommended by top chefs and authorities and surpasses all competitors in sales and housekeeper favor.
Official inquiry finds the expedition leaving Key West consisted of under fifty men including four leaders. The group carried ancient field pieces that had been buried.
San Francisco June 13 The coroner inquest into Miss Nellie Harrington's murder concluded with four more witnesses adding to a perfect alibi for the late Senator Buck. The jury returned a verdict that the murder was committed by unknown persons.
Fire destroyed the Farmers' implement warehouse in Walla Walla Washington on June 13 causing an estimated loss of 15000 dollars.
In Trinity church Lenox James Abercrombie Burden Jr. and Florence Adel Sloane wed amid lavish preparations. A three day Curtis hotel booking hosted guests with a special New York train service. Transport of 180 broughams cost about 7200 dollars and the bride’s trousseau is reported to total 40000 dollars with gifts valued around 700000 dollars.
Charles Fish Beach Jr an eminent New York attorney sues for divorce from Annie M Beach in Guthrie district court Oklahoma. The couple reportedly wed in Philadelphia a few years ago with Mrs Beach linked to Philadelphia financier McFadden as a protege.
Madison Wisconsin special reports the Wooa men voting to extend their jurisdiction to Ohio Indiana and most of Missouri with limited southern counties excluded and the Illinois southern district not covered.
The controller of the currency in Washington has authorized the Merchants Le Clece National Bank of St. Louis to begin business with a capital of 1,000,000 dollars.
Nils Ekholm of Sweden, a royal meteorological office member and London meteorological society honorary, joins three others in a planned ascent toward the north pole by balloon from near Inglfield gulf Northwest Greenland. He is 47 and a skilled aeronaut. The Swedish academy of science will scrutinize every detail before consent.
Health authorities in multiple states report exhaustive tests of baking powders showing Royal superior to all others in quality and performance.
Des Moines reports the People's party state convention naming Sylvester Crane for governor A B R Sterrett for lieutenant governor B W Ivory for supreme judge and E J Stason for superintendent of instruction. The platform reaffirms the Omaha platform denounces income tax rulings and government injunctions and calls for silver to 16 to 1 plus banking deposit security until a new financial system is set.
Live Oak Florida June 13 reports three more negroes killed by Lafayette County citizens for assault on a white woman. The victim Miss Jeanette Allen aged eighteen. In eighteen months fourteen African Americans killed for assaults on white women, including eight after a November attack and three after Arm strong murder in May.
Washington reports the Chinese legation has no confirmation of depredations on American missions in China. No lives are said to be lost and any damage is limited to mission property. Officials may face severe punishment if officials are found to have countenanced the riots.
The lockout of cloth hat and cap operators continues spreading in New York. Nine establishments idle and nearly 1,000 operatives affected. Manufacturers deny wage or hour issues and back the locked-out workers’ claim.
Report from Beaver in Floyd county states John Amberg and a man named Martin fought at Amberg’s home. Martin was killed and Amberg was fatally wounded. The two had long been enemies and terrorized the area, with Martin reportedly advancing with a revolver before Amberg drew and fired.
Milwaukee special reports the Interstate Commerce Commission’s grand jury in session plans indictments against four major railroads including Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Elgin Joliet and Eastern for conspiracy to defraud. A Wisconsin malster firm is also named. The case centers on false weights and returns to discriminate against shippers.
Stuttgart Special reports the June 5 cloudburst over the Württemberg Black Forest caused fifty deaths. In Balingen thirty houses were destroyed by the Eyach river surge and many other buildings suffered damage.
Gompers, ill at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock Arkansas, rested well last night and is reported to be out of immediate danger. He was under special care and his condition improved, with doctors optimistic about his recovery.
In Chicago on June 13 five officers of the American Railway Union returned to Woodstock jail on the 5:20 train. Eugene V. Debs did not report as ordered, claiming urgent business. The marshal sought him, noting parole until 4 o clock, with bonds totaling 25,000 dollars. Debs’ absence sparked concern but officials doubted flight, awaiting further word.
Walter S. Haines, M. D., chemist to the Chicago Board of Health, declares the Royal Baking Powder superior to all others in every respect. It is free from adulteration and impurities and in baking releases a larger volume of leavening gas than any other powder.
A thousand delegates, including Democrats, Populists and a few Republicans, gather in Memphis for the silver men convention at the auditorium. Weather favorable with clear skies and heat tempered by a breeze. Delegations from about twenty five states expected. seven U S senators present or expected tonight.
A lone robber attempted to rob the Silver Bow National Bank in Butte on June 13. Clerk Will Thomas ducked under the counter and fired at the ceiling, prompting the assailant to flee. Police Officer Ingam pursued the robber, who exchanged three shots with him before being captured.
News from St. Malo reports a British vessel named Why Not on fire with passengers aboard. The crew deserted the ship and escaped to boats landing at Erquy near Saint Malo. The fate of the passengers remains unknown.
The Y M C A athletic committee has indefinitely postponed the field day meet planned for Athletic park citing missing funds from a collector whose identity is undisclosed. Circulars had invited associations statewide to participate in the large scale event and the amount missing may be around fifty dollars.
A Wolcott dispatch says 800 armed cattlemen left June 4 bound for Elk Head mountains to drive out sheep men. Rumors say 150 Pinkertons accompany the sheep herders to resist the move.
Richard Golden, actor, appeared before Judge Forsaith in municipal court and took the poor debtor's oath. The appearance was part of a Boston special session.
The annual synod of the Reformed Presbyterians also known as the Covenanter Church of North America convened today in Denver Colorado marking a regional church gathering with delegates and proceedings to be announced.
Aberdeen reports Attorney General Crawford H R Horner and Charles T Meyer met last night and reached an agreement. Taylor will return surrender himself turn over all property to the state and serve about one year in the penitentiary. John T McChesney will turn over his South Dakota property. Bondsmen to be released once accomplished. Taylor expected in South Dakota within three weeks.
Statistics show Royal Baking Powder uses more than half of the United States cream of tartar for all purposes. The extraordinary sales for Royal Baking Powder surpass those of all other baking powders combined, indicating its superiority and indispensableness in modern cookery.
The Home Trade association held its annual election at the board of trade rooms. Officers named: President H. D. Brown of St Paul. First Vice President E. B. A. Noble of South Superior. Second Vice President G. W. Jenks of Minnesota. Treasurer J. C. Rolb of Minneapolis. Secretary G. W. Parker of Minneapolis. Directors named to represent in the Northwestern association include Po Leffeltinger, T. J. Preece, TW. Stevenson, I. UW. Hamlin, G. Robb, Norman McLeod, J. S. McLain, Frank Heywood, OT. LeClair, EL fisher, G. M. Gillette, J. B. Bushnell, T. Bo Walker, M. B. Lievd, GQ. W. Jenks, H. HL. earth, BK. Kisele, OL Peck, BE. TI. De Haven, Pred Salisbury.
During Notre Dame’s golden jubilee commencement in South Bend Indiana Archbishop Ireland of St Paul reflected on church and state schools applauding American higher education while urging the church to expand efforts to bring Catholic students into its fold amid current school conditions.
In Duluth on June 13 the district court took up a suit by Mr and Mrs Robert Crowley of Nova Scotia against Nelson Lumber Auburn Tree Minnesota Ore and Wyomington to set aside a deed to mine lands valued at 500000 to 1000000 dollars on grounds of gross fraud and misrepresentation by the lumber company's agent.
In Washington on June 13 David Bates testified that the $4000 check in the Howgate case was understood to cover $10,000 of stock in the American Telegraph company for Howgate and Gen. Myer then chief signal officer. The defendant admitted this was the purpose but said the stock was for the government and not for himself or Gen. Myer.
The second annual convention of the Southwestern Winter Wheat Millers association met at the Coates house in Kansas City. Representatives from Missouri Kansas Southern Nebraska and the Indian and Oklahoma Territories gathered to discuss a combined invested capital of 50 million dollars and an annual manufactured output of 100 million dollars.
Train Dispatchers' Association of America opens its eighth annual session at the West hotel in Minneapolis. Delegates arrive with wives and friends as the convention fills the hotel and conducts its morning sessions.
Fred H. Pickles of Winona is elected supervising engineer for a proposed ninety mile electric railway from Neillsville to La Crosse Wisconsin. Black River Falls will supply motive power and survey work begins immediately.
Mrs. Stonewall Jackson widow of the Confederate general will be hosted at a reception in Nashville by the Frank Cheatham Bivouac veterans. She visits on business related to her husband biography published by the Methodist Publishing House.
Floods across St Sebastian district in Spain cause extensive damage with multiple villages inundated. Rivers rise further, crops destroyed, and railroad communications disrupted.
The grand lodge of the Masonic fraternity of Wisconsin convened in Milwaukee with over 175 representatives present on June 13.
Ptomaine poison caused the deaths of the entire family of A I Christianson of Evanston and a guest, Samuel Wright, after a dinner of Frankfurter sausages. Seven family members and the guest became ill. a physician arrived too late to save Herbert four and Della five, among others, who died.
Late last night Judge Rimer discharged the jury in the McKinley Rockefeller suit valued at 620000 after they reported an eleven to one vote for the plaintiff from deliberations begun two days earlier. The holdout juror is M J O Connor of St Paul.
Washington special reports the appointment of a surveyor general for Minnesota will be made this week. P. H. Kerwin, a well known banker of Renville, is named as the appointee and the decision was expected to be settled in a day or two after a call from Hon. O. M. Hall to Secretary Smith.
G Lee Clarke administrator obtained a United States court judgment for 13000 against W I Holmes once Casselton banker and later involved in the Lake City bank failure case.
In Nimmes France a boiler explosion at the Lavernaredo mine killed six workers and seriously injured three others. The blast damaged nearby structures and authorities opened emergency response. Investigations into the cause were immediately launched by local officials.
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