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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1896
Page
2
A survey of diverse beliefs and unusual rites ranges from religious canons to unique marriage ceremonies. It notes the seven world Bibles, local cattle conditions in 1895 96 Western South Dakota, a submerged Whitburn Bay forest find, codfish processing steps on ships, and a Philippine Negritos marriage rite by tree bending to seal unions.
The Maldivian Islanders eat alone retiring to secluded spots and eating with blinds drawn or behind screens. The practice is framed as fear rather than modesty, a habit once believed to shield people from stronger individuals who might snatch their hard-earned food.
The text notes Switzerland France Belgium Great Britain Germany Italy are admitted to new international copyright law benefits. It states that an American seeking copyright in Great Britain must file the title at Stationer's Hall London for five shillings and publish the work in Great Britain simultaneously with U S publication.
The great bustard, once common in English counties especially Salisbury plain, is described as the rarest game bird. From Henry VIII onward, protections were enacted, and it is expressly listed as game in the 1830s statute under William IV, codifying laws on game.
A French savant predicts that by 2000 a spiritual chemistry will emerge harnessing solar heat and the earth’s core. Under chemistry’s reign the world will become a vast pleasure garden where humanity enjoys peace and plenty.
Vienna installs Herr Strohbach as burgomaster replacing Dr Lueger, an anti Semite seen as a government versus people clash. The scene frames a duel between imperial authority and elector resistance over prolonged anti Semite leadership.
A small western town awaits the 2 o clock train. A traveling man rings the hotel porter twice for a wake up call but misses the late departure each time. Dawn brings a final sleepily delivered realization that the train has gone and the man must sleep until morning.
The timber wealth of the United States yields over a billion dollars yearly, twice the value of all mined outputs. Yet 75 percent of production is lost to non renewing growth each year, and fires caused by locomotives cattlemen berry-pickers hunters and incendiaries cost Pennsylvania alone about 30 million annually.
The narrative recalls Hawk-Eye Jack Reed a famed marksman who ran a ford at Hawk-Eye Ranch on the North Platte. His past and the tragedy of his wife and three children seized by redskin raiders are recounted amid frontier tales of Atchison and Denver and the harsh life beyond the Great American Desert.
A frontier settler recounts mutilating revenge against numerous Native Americans after the murder of his wife and children. He boasts of near constant armed readiness and a vow to shoot on sight, detailing his ranch defenses and a tally noting seventy kills. The narrator, weary yet muscular, shares this grim saga with a traveler at a North Platte route ranch.
A reflective piece on loyalty and vengeance in Japanese history, praising the forty seven ronin as emblematic heroes. It recalls the feudal code, the lord’s seppuku, and the devotion of samurai, with notes on incense at graves and public reverence. It also recounts a 1864 Yokohama troop review and a daimio praising his retinue’s willingness to die for him.
The essay notes that jewelry can raise body warmth through friction and circulation. A Quaker counsels a warm breast pin while the Argonaut claims necklaces bracelets and beads contribute to warming the throat wrists and overall health. A Philadelphia woman designs pulse-coolers and pulse-warmers using rose crystal spheres asbestos and velvet.
The passage notes that MPs may keep hats on in the chamber only when seated. When rising to speak, they remove hats, and while standing or leaning to speak across the floor they must keep their hats off. Older members also remove hats when leaning or conversing and during interjections.
A playful aside notes admiration for Mrs Stiggins but jokes that the only disliked thing is her husband. The remark centers on a humorous contrast between affection for the woman and mild mockery of her spouse.
Secretary Carlisle testifies under oath before the senate finance committee in Washington about the Morgan syndicate bond contract. He explains draft origins with Stetson and the emergency that led to private agreement, and notes no negotiations with other bankers.
New York reports that Cornelius Vanderbilt objects to the marriage of his son Cornelius Jr to Grace Wilson citing a large age gap. The bride’s stated age appears about 33, while the groom is a few weeks past 21. Only about fifty guests will be invited for a Thursday drawing room ceremony at the Wilson home.
Former St Paul police chief John Clark will travel to Anaconda Montana today in search of a sheep ranch site. He cites health reasons for the move, plans to invest about 25000 dollars in a ranch, and expects to return in two weeks with his family. His wife consented to the move for his health.
Recorded at Roila Rolla North Dakota Special June 15 the Willow City camp M W A plans a monster picnic at Fish Lake in Turtle Mountains for June 19 21 inviting Bot tineau Dunseith Rolla and other camps. The Rollette county institute was in session last week. Prof McCartney of Valley City taught. Miss Bates state superintendent lectured on The Educational Outlook in North Dakota and Prof McCartney on Rambles in Words. Thirty teachers attended.
Leo Zink a farmer on the road between Fountain City and Arcadia was injured when a horse kicked him in the forehead as he turned three horses out into the yard. The incident occurred yesterday and may cost him his life.
Failingalias Walter Morton and others custody granted by Governor Morton. He was arrested in Troy on May 28 for a forged $500 check and had escaped from Keokuk a year and a half ago. He made a new jail break attempt in Troy last night with many indictments pending in the West.
Special Telegrams report Cornelius N. Bliss and other McKinley men en route to St Louis amid chatter that Bliss or Morton might be floated as vice president. Rumors suggest Platt and Gear. Iowa fire persists as aspirants press for the second slot while McKinley leaders seek broad appeasement.
Nebraska rains matched last week with Elk Horn Co workers repairing washout damage in Chadron. No passenger service from Deadwood since Saturday. transfers via Crawford and B. and M. rail line. Elk Horn ejecuted work trains to the far side of the washout as repairs continued.
A New York Times Herald special reports a rumor that a Chicago law firm to be formed after next March will bear the names Cleveland Reed and Carlisle. If true it signals political aims for President Cleveland Secretary Carlisle and Speaker Reed, with talk of a Chicago office for the Carlisles and Reed amid prior family law firm ties.
Western rail lines consider allying with the Soo at St Paul to route Minnesota and Dakota dairy product traffic through Soo, aiming to deprive Joint Traffic roads of hauls to the seaboard. The move targets the dairy traffic peak to retaliate over the Socrates meeting in St Paul.
General Castellano moved from Puerto Principe with five Taragona battalion companies two guerilla companies four Maria Christina battalion companies and a Herman Cortez cavalry squadron plus two field cannons. They camped on two defensive hills at Saratoga farm as about 1000 insurgents attacked and were repulsed with 450 to 500 enemy losses. Spanish casualties totaled two officers and thirty five men wounded and four killed.
Dora Donegan and Jennie Monroe, famed as top diamond thieves, were arrested by Detectives McCarthy of Chicago and OConnell of St Louis as they neared Planter's hotel with baggage. Donegan previously stole diamonds in Chicago and served time in Joliet penitentiary. Police hail the capture as one of the best since the convention crowds gathered.
Milwaukee June 15 The great railway strike nears end yet workers refuse to call it off and union buses roam the streets. Car traffic rises as bus receipts fall. President Mahon of the Amalgamated association visits. Strikers receive weekly funds from outside sources and Mahon warns of trouble at Saginaw and Terre Haute demands his presence.
In New York on June 15 the striking printers in St. Paul and Minneapolis and their sympathizers were said to claim publishers caused the strike to force a pay cut at the American Newspaper Publishers' association meeting last February. A. N. P. A. officers deny any resolution or plan at that meeting affecting publisher printer disputes.
The grand jury did not indict M. B. Clen enger, artesian well contractor, for alleged attempts to bribe two county commissioners to pass a bill. The June 15 report notes Clenenger’s exoneration by the Special grand jury.
George H. Wyckoff, president of the Bank of New Amsterdam, was shot twice in his private office by Clarence Clark who demanded money. Clark then shot himself. Both men were mortally wounded. Clark provided no identifying details and cited unemployment and family needs as motives.
Washington report notes Special Representative Kiefer secured approval for improvements to the old St. Paul post office building and surroundings. The supervising architect initially refused interior work but agreed to repair walkways and front steps. A larger renovation and painting were later promised at a cost potentially exceeding 2000 dollars ahead of a large G A R event attracting thousands.
Word spreads in Belmont and Wright counties that William E. Bullard former Belmont resident and late Secretary of the Senate allegedly fraudulently mortgaged his mother's property. The alleged loan surfaced before his Senate election and appears to have been found when the interest was due. A conference with the governor is planned before any action.
Washington reports postmasters appointed and resignations in Minnesota and South Dakota. Minnesota names S. W. Warner to replace H. S. Satre at Dustin Faribault County. South Dakota assigns Freder ick Bussey to replace F. E. Bain at Ward Moody County.
In St Louis on June 14 crowds filled downtown at midnight as diverse bands and Republican clubs from across the nation paraded hotel to hotel. Salvation Army volunteers joined with campaign songs amid a large yet orderly uproar before a planned monster McKinley parade to be reviewed from the Southern hotel balcony in twelve divisions under Gen James C Howe.
London reports detail a Conservative leadership meeting at the foreign office as A J Balfour seeks to reconcile party promises with actions on the Irish land bill and education reform. Marquis of Salisbury outlines Egypt policy in the Lords while debate over the Soudan expedition intensifies with Dervish resistance and casualty figures at Fireket challenging Khartoum ambitions.
Hon. Chauncey M Depew spoke at the St Louis Law School annual banquet, reviewing the nation’s legal heritage from Hamilton to Webster and Lincoln. He urged higher admission standards and praised the bar’s role in shaping a lawyer government.
A large delegation of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen arrives for a Duluth excursion seen as step toward securing the 1897 annual convention in the city. Gov Clough Archbishop Ireland and J Hill accompany the party to plan entertainment and support. Also notes the Duluth Coffee & Spice assignee reports assets of 16875 and liabilities 3732. Chippewa Falls beats Duluth in baseball 12 to 5.
Within ten days the Navy Department will publish advertisements inviting proposals to build three battleships three torpedo boat destroyers and ten torpedo boats funded by congress. The battleships will fuse features from the Massachusetts and Kearsarge with key changes in details and armaments. The three new destroyers will introduce a new thirty knot torpedo boat class.
The official list of probable starters with weights for the Suburban handicap mile and a quarter to be run June 23 was announced. Entries include Henry of Navarre 129 Clifford 126 Sir Walter 125 Keenan 122 and others: Lazzarone 120 Counter Tenor 119 Halma 117 Dorian 116 The Comimoner 113 Handspring Nankipooh 112 Hornpipe 111 Belmar 110 Senator Grady 100 Dutch Skater 108 Vindtor 108 Saragossa 104 Connotseur 102 Emma C 100 Steven J 98 Flora Thornton 95.
Deputations with all mayors visited President Kruger in Pretoria to thank him for clemency toward reformers. Kruger cited the bible as his guide and criticized Cecil Rhodes for egging on a dog fight, saying Rhodes caused trouble and remains unpunished.
The Brooklyn pair Phillip Casey and James Dunn defeated William Carney and Louis Keeegan of Chicago in three straight games 21 to 6 21 to 11 21 to 17. The match was for 2000 dollars a side.
Senator Cullom visited Canton and spent the day with Major McKinley. He believes McKinley will be nominated and that the past day secured a sound money platform. Cullom has no preference for the second place.
The death of Mrs Lydia Hall in Black River Falls Wisconsin shocks the community. A longtime leader in charitable church and social circles she helped shape the town since its infancy. State Senator Gilliway is her son in law.
Paris reports Arreau won the Grand Prix de Paris with Cham paubert finishing second and Mostreuil taking third place in the today’s event.
Ex Senator Thomas D Platt and NY Republican chair Hackett reached St Louis and declined comment until meeting allies. The visit follows Manleys statements fueling Southern contest tensions as Allison and Reed camps react amid expectations McKinley may be nominated on the first ballot.
Special W W Cargill and Co suffered major cereal losses when the Northwestern railway elevator at Green Bay burned. About 75 000 bushels of grain were stored there with 600 000 bushels on the Green Bay line intended to pass through the elevator. Sixty thousand bushels of oats were shipped on June 10. Cargill, insured, expects disruption of plans as he travels from Minneapolis to Green Bay tonight.
Special Chief Justice Walin of the North Dakota Supreme Court learned last night of his father’s death in Chicago at age 92. The elder Walin had spent about 40 years in business there before his passing. The judge departed for Chicago immediately after receiving the news.
Milwaukee June 13 The new trunk line from Minneapolis through the Wisconsin Central to Manitowoc and across the lake via Flint and Pere Marquette will open to freight and passenger traffic next month. Track laying to be finished by July 1, shortening Minneapolis Buffalo distance to 789 miles. Receivers of the Wisconsin Central announce lease and control of the new property.
Rumors say Capt. Clapp’s successor will be named by the president with Ben C. Ash of Pierre tipped as the likely appointee. Ash, a deputy U S marshal, is famed as a faithful fearless officer and veteran in the state. Pine Ridge, a major agency, has long been run by army officers since the Sioux outbreak in November 1800.
The annual band tournament in Ortonville Minnesota drew about 12000 spectators despite bad weather day one. An excursion train from Fargo carried over 1000 people with Wahpeton Norman and Ortonville bands joining upon arrival for a day of water activities and a bright finish.
Frank T. Toland of LaCrosse Wisconsin was robbed of a diamond studded charm valued at 250 dollars and assaulted with a loaded cane as three men from St Paul, known to police, fled with the jewelry. Toland’s diamond stud was later stolen. the assailants were arrested.
Fire at Elvz Trempeleau County in Eau Claire Wisconsin destroyed the hotel and three or four houses this morning. Loss estimated about 12000 dollars.
Fire ravaged a large warehouse of Whites Mills Distillery in Louisville on June 15, causing an estimated loss of 125000 fully insured. Fireman Walchwab fell into a hot whisky stream and suffered severe burns likely to prove fatal. John Fitzgerald and Blood, fellow firemen, sustained painful burns to their limbs.
In St Louis McKinley supporters threaten trouble over future appointments and pledges. Marcus Hanna confronts demanding aides while Indiana delegates oppose C Fairbanks as temporary chairman. Antis prepare to spark conflict with bombs at the convention as rival factions press for changes.
Details from Tepe Jalisco describe a cyclone that created a waterspout and sent rock mud and earth eight feet deep down slopes. Three quarters of the town were wiped out and thirteen bodies were recovered. Dozens more are missing, with many injured and receiving last rites.
Washington reports near session end Col Kiefer secured a pension for John Beresford late private of Company B Third Minnesota infantry. Mr Tawney carried a bill granting a pension to Anna Wendell widow of Dr Henry Wendell surgeon First Minnesota infantry.
A tall man in a hotel lobby recounts a botched well-digging job in Southern Illinois. A blasting accident sent him flying from the bucket, smashing his nose and forehead, breaking bones, and leaving him financially worse off. He ends with a vow to never dig wells again.
A London Saturday Review piece ponders how a cat traveled from a northeast Fife town to a Perth county house in forty eight hours. It muses on possible routes via Leuchars Dundee and the Tay area, while noting cats’ independence and hints of a feline underground railway.
A Boston man in England boasts about exploiting ignorance. A laborer digging flints from chalk retorts that flints grow, challenging him to prove it with a table. The laborer counters by asking to plant a potato and watch its growth over a year.
A playful exchange on a purse leads to the reveal of an unpaid bill. Mr Morris praises the gift while Mr Manhattan Beach notes the present came from his wife. The punchline centers on the hidden debt attached to the purse.
A humorous exchange notes Harvey the artist appears thriving as observers point to his artworks titled this year in two saloons. The quip suggests growing local recognition and a playful take on his artistic success.
A witty exchange contrasts new motorized carriages with long-standing curiosities like cowless milk, highlighting a humorous view of evolving technology and ancient absurdities. The remarks underscore a lively public discourse on novelty versus tradition.
The Rustler sails on its first 125 mile trip to the Fort Steele Mining District. The 140 ton steamer adds to upper Kootenai service as the third vessel between Jennings and the mines. ore deliveries and railroad loading indicate growing development in the east Kootenai mining country. Congress appropriated 5 000 dollars for river improvements, removing obstructions and improving the channel.
The hostess tells the host the reception is a dead failure as guests sit mute. She proposes options to spark talk such as hiring a pianist or starting a few games of whist to revive the gathering.
A passenger asks the captain how far land remains and receives the reply that land is about two nautical miles away, though it cannot be seen. The captain points straight below.
A Yonkers Gazette quip notes Freddie mishears a remark about Philadelphia and jokes that it is in a state of coma. The light item plays on mistaken geography and a playful phonetic pun.
A condemned murderer refuses to step on a trap as the sheriff urges. The sheriff explains the matter and both personages are dropped, ending the staged danger in a stark, darkly humorous vignette from the West Union Gazette.
A short note from Indianapolis about a household incident where Mr. Wickwire recalls telling the hired girl to boil the ice and she complied. The quotation hints at a domestic misunderstanding and its humorous tone within a local paper item.
Statement from Tolmadik clarifies birth parity with Lucy Teeters four years younger than Menry. Truth confirms the ambiguity about whether Lucy and Menry Teeters are twins.
Lettuces grown by a new process of irrigating the soil below the surface reach double the size of those grown by ordinary methods, illustrating a notable advance in agricultural technique.
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