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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1893
Page
7
An excerpt from John Worth in the Nineteenth Century describes the prairie chickens or sharp tailed grouse engaging in a morning courtship dance after snow melts. Males display by spreading wings, erecting feathers, stamping loudly, and drumming as others join in, creating a loud, rhythmic spectacle on a worn 50 to 100 foot circle each May before sunrise.
A budding dramatist asks if new plays can be used. The callous manager responds that they have already used it, noting it was available for the snow storm scene in the second act of their great melodrama.
The Price Baking Powder Company of Chicago faced a nearly total loss when its factory and offices burned on May 18. Rapid recovery followed after stored duplicate machinery and supplies allowed them to resume manufacturing within days, minimizing order delays. The firm notes forty years of market history and asserts no ties to competing baking powder makers.
The fireproof Bancroft Hotel at Calumet avenue and Twenty-ninth street Chicago offers 244 large rooms with rates from $1 and meals for 3 cents. Near the world’s fair grounds. Write for reservation circulars. Biblical scholars say Noah quit the Ark April 29.
Purported health claims tout Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative aiding kidneys and liver, easing constipation and cleansing the system. It is sold by druggists in 5c and 1 bottles, produced only by the California Fig Syrup Co, with the brand name on every package.
The text recounts how Montana stampedes by hopeful miners often began from rumors of rich diggings. It describes the 1866 Sun River stampede during a severe blizzard, when many men left for supposed gold fields after a letter claimed success. No actual discovery was ever confirmed.
Walter Camp recounts Gen Bradhurst’s son Jim entering college. The tale, framed as a critique of early athletic training, shows Jim skipping sweets, wine, cigars, and late nights because he is “in training” with a football team. Camp notes this reflects health laws and self discipline across colleges.
A visitor notes a heavy gloomy theater and pleasure resort while a Gothic building on the right is identified as the jail. The Chicago Record caption mirrors the contrast between entertainment and confinement in a city streetscape.
Kosciusko Jones asks what to play and Fanny suggests two tunes with a sigh. The options offered are Pop Goes the Weasel and the Wedding March as a change.
The piece condemns laxatives and harsh cathartics as foolish, urging use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to ease constipation. It claims the tonic relieves distress without pain, benefiting the stomach bowels and liver and preventing chronic issues.
A light exchange between Bartlett and Jackson from the Des Moines Argonaut notes neighbors discussing a new organ with three daily stops for meals revealing everyday humor and local chatter about wages in Sunny Spain at 40 cents a day.
A historical ad copy asserts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery can aid consumption in early to advanced stages, claiming it relieves coughs and lung ailments tied to blood taints. It touts universal effectiveness for scrofula and chronic bronchial diseases, promising a credit if it fails to benefit or cure.
Evelyn Trenham flees home after secretly marrying Lionel Carteris, a nobleman’s secretary. The earl denounces her, banishes her from Trenham Castle, and the couple faces poverty in London while pursuing a future, with Evelyn’s health deteriorating and Carteris seeking work to sustain them.
A man rests on benches and reads a newspaper revealing a river death near Blackwall. The drowned victim is identified as Lionel Carteris of No. 8 Clayton Road Kentish Town by a pocketbook found on him. The article notes no signs of violence and promises continuation.
Mrs. Julia R. Lastenhow, wife of farmer R. M. Lastenhow of Brennan Texas, was bitten on the palm and wrist by a centipede that had hidden in a log near the fire. The sting caused severe swelling and livid marks, followed by unconsciousness and delirium. She remain under heavy drugging as symptoms include crawling sensations, impaired sight, and violent reaction to touch, with doctors fearing a fatal outcome.
A famed Buffalo physician, famed for a lucrative practice and a medical chair, is roused at night by a call about a baby that swallowed a safety pin. He arrives quickly, induces vomiting, and with a persuasive plea accepts a penny as payment before returning home to rest until another urgent call about the penny echoes through the night.
Jason Litaker of China Grove discovers a log contains two old snakes and a large mass of water moccasins. In a single day he kills 216 snakes after splitting a second cut, noting the snakes were in a half-torpid state due to cool weather.
The schooner Good Intent, captained by Watson Wardwell of Rockland, is claimed as the oldest merchant vessel in actual service in the United States. Launched in 1813 at Raintree, Massachusetts, she is twenty three tons register and has been repaired and rebuilt with many spars and canvas. Her skipper notes white oak planks from the original launch survive in the hull.
A Atlantic Monthly writer avoids inflating terms for emotional distress naming the feeling life ache. The piece notes humane nature is impressionable and delicate, not tough, reflecting on sorrowful penury in daily life. New Orleans Times.
Harry claims proof of love by noting how other girls flirt with him while Myrtella questions the sincerity of his affection and he responds with a playful, direct test of devotion.
The Columbian Wheel Chair company faces widespread criticism as the worst fraud at the world fair. It pays its young workers about $5 per week while charging visitors 75 cents per hour for using the chairs provided by the service.
St Paul hosts a royal arcanum gathering with delegates from Minneapolis and across the United States and Canada. About 150,000 members represented. The day featured a reception and dinner, followed by election of officers for the coming year with leaders from Chicago, Monongahela, Lockport, Portsmouth, Boston, Cleveland, Port Huron and Lafayette named to supreme posts.
No. 1 Northern grain sold at 60c and No. 2 Northern at 5Se with June at 581-4c. Cattle and hogs prices listed for Chicago and St Paul markets with prime steers around 5.50 to 5.70 and hogs 5.0 to 5.25 in Chicago. Wheat corn and oats futures quoted from Chicago cash market alongside St Paul hogs and cattle prices.
Fargo North Dakota reports 102 degrees in the shade with a southerly furnace wind. Grand Forks records 100 degrees and a late evening reading of 9. Jamestown North Carolina notes a persistent hot wind with 100 in the shade. Cumberland Wisconsin mentions Andrew Jacobson and John Johnson succumbing to heat with a 107 degree reading.
Rome reports the government will not pursue a petroleum monopoly to raise revenue. Instead a life and reinsurance monopoly may be introduced. The measure is estimated to add 50 million lire to revenue, impacting American insurance firms active in Italy.
In South Boston on Sunday night William Fe Mitchell fired at his wife as she attended a children's meeting at Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church. His shot hit the wife in the wrist. his aim failed as his nerve faltered amid the tense scene.
Sing Sing N Y June 13 John M Osmund was electrocuted for the murders of his wife Mary Osmund and his cousin John C Burchall. The couple lived at Burchells apartments No 6 Third Avenue New York City. Jealousy followed quarrels. Osmund killed the two on October 3, 1891 after Mrs Osmund pursued divorce proceedings.
Nine inmates escaped from Tyler jail as a warden left keys in the office and a servant is suspected of aiding. Officers pursued the fugitives and within two hours seven were recaptured, marking a rapid manhunt in the local area.
Washington reports a new postoffice established at Welchwood in Aitkin county Minnesota with Michael A Daley named postmaster. The postoffice at North Sioux Falls in Pipestone county is discontinued.
Chicago scene reports ex president Benjamin Harrison entering the White City to view its showcases for the first time as a plain American citizen during the June visit.
Washington June 13 Asher Bansford of St Paul wins the contract for trench excavation and area walls of the Chester public buildings in Ta for 100000 plus dollars.
Raleigh June 13 Elijah F Moore former president of the wrecked People's National Bank of Fayetteville has been acquitted of embezzling 105000 dollars from the bank. The bank suspended December 31 4590.
In Trenton New Jersey on June 13 the bodies of seven year old John A Lynch and five year old William Durkin were recovered from Crosswicks Creek near Bordentown after a search that began Friday morning.
London receives Buenos Ayres dispatches stating that the Argentine cabinet has resigned. No further details are provided in the surviving copy.
In recent days disastrous inundations around Lemberg have isolated Kossow. Bridges and railways are destroyed, and Baron Popper’s large steam saws nearby have endured heavy damage as timber is swept away by the raging flood.
In the U S injunction case to stop the directory from opening the gates on Sunday Judge Woods writes that his colleagues disagree on points and that each will file separate opinions. Woods' view is for the injunction to issue and the gates closed. Judge Jenkins agrees on the main point and also calls for the injunction and Sunday closure. Attorney Walker for the directory says an appeal and a supersedeas will be sought.
Chicago extends hospitality to Eulalia and her celebrated husband amid careful curbs on disclosure. Commando Davis’ hint prompts officials to present a cordial reception while maintaining discretion over sensitive details of the royal visit.
Joseph Valero and family in Winnipeg report their nine year old child vanished from home one week ago. police and relatives have conducted searches with no success, and authorities fear possible kidnapping.
Milwaukee special t Brown and Company, carriage makers, signs over to O L Rosencrans bonds valued at seventy five thousand dollars, securing a loan or obligation. The deal transfers financial responsibility and indicates Rosencrans holds the tonds as security.
Visalia California June 13 bandit pursuit ends in gun battle as Evans and Sontag retreat into the hills. Officer Jackson is wounded in the leg after a volley of about forty shots. Evans escapes while Sontag is wounded and captured. Deputies Rapelje Jackson and Burns along with U S Marshal Gard hunted in the mountains near Wilcox canyon for a week, confirming the Minnesota train robbery linkage.
Chicago officials announce a warrant for the arrest of conductor Frank Moorti mer on a St Paul to Chicago route for taking passenger compensation with no company returns. The same action orders dismissal of certain other conductors amid ongoing investigations.
Chicago hosts the International Typographical Union gathering with about 300 delegates from the United States and Canada. Mayor Harrison welcomes the visitors and grants them the city’s freedom as Rev. Floyd W. Jenkins leads prayer. James Griffin of the Chicago union and President Prescott speak.
In Clinton Mississippi June 13 Miss Sue Webb was fatally wounded by George Nixon a young farmer ten miles east of here He was a suitor and she repelled his advances Nixon attacked with a razor nearly severing the jugular vein Miss Webb fought for life but rescuers arrived too late Nixon is new in jail
President Raines of the Canal Street bank furnished bonds totaling $100 000 as receiver of the bank. The receiver was formally turned over to him by the superintendent of banks. A statement from the receiver is expected in a day or two with the first payment of 10 to 15 percent anticipated within the next ten days.
Biddeford Maine June 13 The threat of a general strike became a reality at Pepper Hill and Laconia mills as about half of the workers walked out this morning. Management weighs whether to shut down or operate with half crews amid the workforce action.
The partly decomposed body of Jack Johnson, who leaped from the bridge into the river last Tuesday evening and refused assistance, was found early today by a fisherman near La Crosse Wisconsin. He resided near Fargo North Dakota and the body required prompt burial.
The life saving crew recovered a body from the water in Milwaukee on June 13. Believed to be Schaffner, the Chisago banker reported missing, the remains are at the morgue awaiting identification.
Col Sir Fitzroy Donald McLean Bart hereditary chief of the McLean clan of Scotland arrived in Chicago to join a large McLean family reunion in the United States and Canada.
The Ville Marie convent at Notre Dame de Grace, two miles north of Montreal, the largest of its kind in America, was almost totally destroyed by fire yesterday. Loss expected above $1,000,000 with $100,000 insured. The blaze began in the Mother house area, likely from a stove used by plumbers on the upper floor left burning during lunch.
In Pittsburg Kansas the district coal mine operators and striking miners held a four hour executive session last night but could not reach a conclusion and adjourned to meet Monday. Both sides remain stubborn yet without bitterness.
San Francisco hosts Special-Young Greffo the Australian featherweight, who arrived today on the steamship Alameda with manager Ed Alexander and fellow pugilist Jim Barron. He seeks a match with rivals Dawson or Dixon.
Des Moines Iowa. Special Tom Hayes a young man in the employ of H R Miller commission merchant having been dismissed from service by his employer Monday retained possession of bills amounting to 300 collected them the same day and with the money left for parts unknown.
Mrs. D. D. Burma, wife of a fireman, living near Ackley Town, was accidentally poisoned today by strychnine scattered on a table where corn had been prepared to kill gophers. She is in critical condition.
A Californian writer recalls a late descent from a summit road in a four horse coach toward Smith's inn. The road, steep and winding with sharp turns, becomes a terrifying dash as whips crack and trees blur past. Dust, fog, and spectral oaks frame a nightmarish ride before the coach arrives at Smith's inn in light.
A London Hospital reader notes a sexist double standard in illness roles. The piece argues women embrace sickness to be pampered, while men grow irritable and resist rest, portraying male illness as pitiable yet more pitiable when prolonged.
A fictional tale from Lippincott's recounts Marshal Suvoroff riding to a sentry and asking how many stars fill the sky. The sentry begins counting aloud as snowbound he waits. After the man counts to 100, Suvoroff rides off, only to discover the soldier later promotes him the next day.
A customer asks if a remedy will cure fatigue and orders the largest bottle. A drug clerk confirms and the customer plans to try it on troublesome boarders who refuse mackerel and prunes.
A collage of outdated data notes the first three mile railroad at Quincy Massachusetts in 1826, 18th century gold output from Johannisburg as 1525.3 ounces, and European goldsmiths turning vast sums into jewelry. It also references patent remedies for teething and constipation, advertising Dr Shoop pills and soothing salts with dated postal offers.
The Niagara Falls Route offers unrivaled variety comfort and scenery to Petoskey Mackinac Island Michigan Resorts Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St Lawrence River Adirondacks Green and White Mountains Canadian Lakes and New England seacoast.
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