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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1895
Page
6
Brainerd publisher announces Ingersoll Wieland will debate Honorable Roswell G Horr of New York. Time and place pending. Also notes medical term brouse nerves for morbid condition from lack of outdoor exercise and air.
A scattered set of items from moral and civic topics: Bismarck’s phrase on drones, language and naturalization, a suggestion courts adopt language requirements, reflections on Quebec and France, electric roads vs coach lines, gifts to Penn and Oberlin, Morocco’s sultan retirement, possible Spanish rule, and a New York block sale of rookeries for park creation and sanitary hopes.
Philosopher Herbert Spencer refuses a Knights of the Order of Merit appointment from the German Emperor citing his views against militarism. He remains firm in his corollaries despite feeling isolated in Europe. A Philadelphia weather observer reports May showing alternating heat and cold, with nine hot days averaging 11 degrees above normal, then seventeen cooler days averaging 7 degrees below, and a 12 degree hot surge after, signaling unusually volatile weather.
A New York Herald interview records John J. Sullivan saying he is flat broke and penniless. He notes lack of funds to “blow you” and admits being a has been with a humorous, muddled explanation of his phrasing and boxing stature.
The Pennsylvania legislature passed the Harvey act to encourage wide wagon tires. Owners using draft wagons with tires at least four inches wide for loads of 2,000 pounds or more receive a rebate of one fourth of their highway tax, up to five days’ labor on roads per year. The measure is a modest maintenance step for better coaches.
The rise of public libraries marks a key feature of progress with nearly 5000 libraries nationwide. Almost every civil division has adopted this educational service, and librarianship has become a formal profession demanding study and training.
The Berlin fire loss last year was 150 000 with per capita 10c, while the United States saw 125 000 000 in losses or 223 per person for 70 million inhabitants. J Henniker Heaton proposes a cable penny post to cut cablegram costs to a penny a word, arguing two cables could handle current traffic at 2 500 000 each, suggesting joint government action could profit at 2c a word.
A compact wrap of the past week’s major developments from telegraph and press association reports. Highlights include political shifts, economic updates, and notable international events shaping global headlines.
William R. Castle becomes Cavalian minister to the United States. Mr Olney is installed as secretary of state with oath from Chief Justice Puller. The Honduras government pays about 30000 dollars in gold to the US over a murder claim. The US may owe Spain for aiding Cuban insurgents. Viscount Mitten, foreign minister, granted leave of absence due to ill health. Fort Winfield Scott to receive pneumatic guns next fall for San Francisco defense.
Debs declines to be a presidential candidate. John Boyd of Iowa dies at Creston aged 62. Whitelaw Reid returns from Europe with a beard. Samuel Gompers leaves Little Rock for Nashville in fragile condition. Du Maurier declines American lecture tour. Gen Howard and Gen Hawley elected leaders of Congregational Home Missionary Society. Lord Rosebery buys relics from old slavery era. James Paige and Miss Mabeth Hurd wed in Newburyport Massachusetts. Prof Barnard resigns from Lick Observatory and moves to University of Chicago. Maud Pensera near death in Denver from malignant sarcoma. Father Neufeld’s release attempt reported from Rome. Prof Daniel Kirkwood dies at Riverside aged 85. Lieut Backus dying in Dallas after collapse. Dr Theophilus Willie dies at Bloomington Indiana aged 85.
A compilation of fatal accidents and disasters from various states reports deaths by train, fire, and mining incidents. Victims include George Ferguson in Michigan, Lewis Winter in Michigan, a tunnel collapse in Colorado, and John McParland in Ohio, among others. Several drownings, electrocutions, and a panhandle yard crash are noted, with bystanders and property losses mentioned. The era-wide toll highlights industrial hazards and urban accidents of the period.
Miss Fredericka Bierhaus dies by suicide in Vincennes. Miss Mary Taylor kills herself at LeRoy after a sister's death. George Andrews, accused wife murderer, hanged in Belvidere. Beekiel White arrested in Colorado for attempted murder. Charles Willis in Detroit given life in prison. Sigmund Scheidler of New York shoots his wife then kills himself. Deputy mare warns of dynamite use against outlaws near Alamo. Dick Johnson, local prize fighter, shot dead in Helena. Garcia hanged in San Quentin after confession of eleven killings. Edward Yeltsehy commits suicide in Rome New York. his wife had left him. Health-driven suicide of Sacramento police chief H A Dillman. Vandals mutilate a portrait in Bond Street gallery, London. Ethel Hartsock case involves several young men accused of abduction.
A string of violent incidents and crimes unfolds from Texas to Arkansas and beyond. Johnson is found murdered in Keno, two suspects mobbed, a watch linked to the case. In New York Lewis H Brown faces fraud charges. Georgia farmer J D Hancock kills his wife with a hoe. California confesses to a murder in 1902. A Lufkin man assaults a boy, then is captured and executed. A Lebanon man forgery case ends in two years. In Massachusetts Lizzie Coleman is killed by a German assailant who then dies by suicide. Kokomo youth Russell Smith dies after a jealousy fueled shooting. A White River fishing party is attacked near St Charles Arkansas with deaths and injuries.
A mosaic of brief items reports a Corrientes uprising in Argentina, a Halifax arrival at Queenstown, the death of champagne house head Comte Brialles in Epernay, and Germany naming a minister to Central America. Formosa dispatch notes Taipeh occupation by Japanese guards. Havana merchants fund cavalry volunteers. Italian deputy Sig. Ferrari slain by unknowns.
A proposed electric road would connect St Joseph Missouri with St George. The plan signals expansion of midwestern electric transit and potential regional development.
North Star state notices list a $10 000 village bond sale in Aitkin to J J McDonald for electric lights. Lightning killed Mrs Carnegie of Argyle and a personal crisis death of Mrs Gustave Opitz of Fairhaven. A New Paynesville surgeon launches a 350 naptha steamer on Lake Karonis. Northfield council overrides mayor to ban bicycle riding on sidewalks. Mrs James Perry committed to St Peter after probate judge exam. Copely found guilty of grand larceny. another defendant acquitted after a jury hung. Fergus Falls endured wind and rain with property damage. Jesse Haney injured. Funeral of Mrs T W Woodard at Wells church drew large crowd. Chaska hotel owners’ sons Alois and George Spielman fled with about 150. Red Wing seminary dedication drew large turnout with multiple speakers and a concert. Year described as successful beyond expectations.
Obituary notices include Mrs. E A King of Anoka aged 68 and Mrs. Williams near Stephen killed by lightning. A mail carrier’s barn burned at St Cloud with horses and carriages loss about 700 dollars. Alumni banquet at Alexandria high school for eighty guests with Nelson and Prof Phillips attending. Grand jury in Buffalo indicts Charles Adkins for criminal assault on Maud Galliday. Seven Redwood Falls graduates include Birdie O Hara who won Carlton scholarship. Remains of Bishop Seidenbush arrive at St Cloud and are interred after services. Henry Schneider drowns near Lake Elmo while boat riding. Cloquet Lumber Co loses 200000 dollars of dry lumber, 16 million feet, fire origin unknown. Y P S C E county convention at Dodge Center elects I J Carpenter president and others. Faribault notes mad dog scare. dogs killed on sight and fights reported to police.
Jacob Voss was struck by lightning while walking to his barn near Marshall during a thunderstorm. In Brainerd, George Wilson alias Marshall Louis and Veazie were arrested for collecting Globe subscriptions by false pretenses, acting on I J Beaumont’s paper. High school commencement in Montevideo honored graduates Anna M Baker and P Oluf Nordby with an alumni banquet. An old settlers meeting occurred in Spring Valley under Winona county association. Milwaukee railroad arrivals brought 1 500 people, with ex Lieutenant Governor Yals Speaker Van Sant and J T Tawney in attendance at the park event.
Obituaries published for Hon. H. G. Stordock and Alonzo Potter. A carriage accident near Tower injures Mrs. Murnik and her mother. Stillwater school chief in poor health. two potential successors discussed in Aurora. Six day race in Austin ends with Jones leading at 178 miles. Dodge Center wheat elevator burst spills 2000 bushels. Grand Meadow barn fire destroys Weeks farm. five horses saved, cattle lost. Pillsbury academy commences with sermon by Dr. Ford. Prof. Small attends from Chicago university.
E M Kitchel a long time resident and Civil War veteran was buried after services held in the opera house. He served three years in the War of the Rebellion and was a member of the George H Thomas post A R of the village.
The Delano Presbyterian church burned completely with losses about 1000, likely set by tramps. D. R. McGinnis helps Markato club in June 17 reorganization. Logs ready for boom at Rum River drive. Crookston banks unsettled by Wheeler purchase of First National controlling stock 53000. Wheeler to replace Sawyer as cashier. Duluth district court hears iron lands case valued 500000 involving Wyoming Iron Co and Chicago and Minnesota Ore Co. Plaintiffs Crowley of Nova Scotia and C N Nelson Lumber Co of Stillwater face defendants.
Gustaf Lind dies at Winthrop from paralysis. Goodhue Methodist society lays corner stone for new church. Miss Tena Olson weds Rev. Alfred Johnson at Red Wing Norwegian Lutheran church. Winds bring damage near Hills. Newville encampment opens with speeches by Daly Bowlen Dowling Powers. James Pennington dies at a logging camp. he had been a prominent St. Paul logger. A four year old burns to death in Lincoln township. Schulenburg-Boeckler Tacoma property sale confirmed at Stillwater court. Kasson bonds for water works pass by substantial majority. Ev Lutheran synod meets at Waconia through June 19 with 60 west, 100 east delegates. Aitkin county bonds vote shows strong support for bridges roads. Redwing Sewer Pipe workers strike over pay. Cassidy Packing of Mankato assigns for creditors. George Schwartz named signee. National Citizens’ Bank of Mankato leads creditors.
The Carleton College trustees in Northfield re elected old officers and board members whose terms expired. Judson Dore drowned in the St. Croix near Stillwater while fishing on Jegs and fell in the river. B B Jackson of Bayfield Wis has been elected and accepted as Winona High School principal.
The advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as a dependable, superior aid for home cooks. It highlights that with little effort a cook can bake top quality biscuits cakes muffins and crusts and that many reputations have been built on using it.
Lawyer J. C. Dean was arrested in Elwood Indiana by a deputy U S marshal on orders from Oklahoma City. Fourteen indictments charge subordination of perjury tied to government land deals in Oklahoma.
A San Francisco evening paper claims ex Senator Fair was involved in a wheat deal of 206000 tons that allegedly caused losses of 2 to 3 million dollars. It alleges another millionaire involved in a partnership and says efforts have been made to hide the tale since Fair’s death with the living partner bearing the loss.
In West Superior Wisconsin a squall capsized a small boat off Twenty first street in St Louis bay. Three youths named Harry Eldred William Cowie and Clay Millard were drowned. Pinkham survived. One victim is son of ex Superintendent Eldred of the terminal company.
New York based Dun and Co weekly review reports broad improvement in business. Bank clearings for June run 248 percent higher than last year but 11.04 percent below 1892 levels. Crops, labor peace, rising wages, and a strengthened iron industry drive general manufacturing gains. Monetary conditions aid the upswing.
Brooklyn special report says William A. Maber known as Shadow, a pugilist, was stabbed in the left breast by Italian watchman Christopher Gernio during an early Coney Island altercation. Maber’s wound was dressed and he was jailed on a drunkenness charge while Gernio faced an assault charge.
San Francisco June 20 J K Emmett who was yesterday discharged hosted a dinner for friends. His wife refused to prosecute him for shooting her. Emmett succeeded his father Fritz Emmett as head of the business after his death. He has earned about 150000 in the last three seasons and is a seven year married father of a five year old daughter.
The Great Northern railroad appeal on Steenerson rate continues before Judge Kerr in St Paul with testimony on the value of railroad property. Twin City businessmen and contractors such as D C Shepherd B A Wilkinson Arnold Kalman John Richardson William Donaldson and Joel Bassett testified. Schedules show terminal property values in St Paul and Minneapolis ranging from 1 105 802 to 6 977 135 including depot grounds shops and right of way.
West Superior Wisconsin June 20 Gus Froggen is under arrest on drunkenness charges to hold him for investigation. Police say Mrs Froggen left a note claiming she would not be seen again and wandered the docks delirious crying suicide due to cruel treatment. She was taken home and Froggen resisted care. Hospitalized with poor prospects for recovery amid public indignation.
For thirty years the Royal has stood as the standard for purity and strength in baking powders, and has been placed at the head of every board of official examiners, whether State or National.
St Paul authorities fight a rabies scare with seven suspected mad dog cases reported yesterday. Two are considered truly diseased while others remain under guard and under veterinary surveillance. Inoculated rabbits, especially Mueller dog origin, show no rabies signs as the incubation period passes.
Atlanta June 20 doctors report Governor Atkinson in poor condition with no marked improvement. Surgeons fear inflammation may lead to peritonitis, and the next twelve hours are critical in determining life or death.
The union bakers of Cleveland about 300 members have practically decided to go on strike tomorrow June 21 following unresolved labor disputes at local bakeries.
See of Sioux Falls may gain Rev. Dr. O Gorman of the Catholic University Washington as successor to Bishop Marty. He is described as an eminent divine, able and eloquent.
Oshkosh Wis June 20 The third annual convention of the Wisconsin Bankers association was called to order this morning with many members present from across the state.
Authorities report disruption of an organized cattle rustling gang in the western state. Three men Harraman Spyde and McNab were jailed, Bob Moore arrested in Hills country and sent to Deadwood for a hearing. Stock theft diminished with arrests. more suspects believed at large.
In Butte Nebraska Special Attorney General Churchill filed a noise in the Barrett Scott case naming Roy Pinkerton Staunton and OBrien. Mort Roy is Barret Scotts nephew who was identified by Mrs Scott and Schmidt the driver at arrest. Public suspicion grows he may testify about the lynching.
Des Moines saloons reopened today as Judge Spurrier suspended the closing effects of his decree pending supreme court action. The court postponed consideration until next Wednesday when a full bench will be present.
A deadly confrontation occurred in Terra Coupee Indiana last night resulting in one man's death. Local authorities are investigating the incident and have not released further details.
Delegates including Senator Nelson and ex Governor Merriam reach Cleveland for the convention. discussions center on silver policy, tariff and party leadership with McKinley and Reed favored by Western delegates and Southern leaders urging expediency to keep race tensions calm.
Grace Gould daughter of Mr and Mrs David R B Gould of St Louis wed Henry W Grady son of the late Atlanta Constitution editor. The ceremony was at Zion Episcopal Church at 9 am with Rev Frederick C Jewell officiating. A reception followed at the Lac la Belle cottage. Fifteen hundred invitations were issued amid a brilliant gathering.
Cradles K Keuper was found guilty of mutilating horses belonging to local farmers. For seven years horses were horribly cut and police efforts failed. Keuper was arrested a week ago and will appeal the conviction.
Hudson Wisconsin residents report a spike of tramp activity during the week. The worst incident last night saw Henry Fall’s home burglarized with diamonds and jewelry valued over $500 stolen along with clothing and other items.
A cook carefully checks baking powder labels and insists on Royal. When the grocer sent substitutes, she returned items five times until receiving Royal. The label praises Royal as not only the finest but also the most economical since it lasts further.
Wilberforce University conferred the LL D on President Cleveland but he declined the honor. He sent an autograph letter to President Mitchell of Wilberforce stating the refusal.
Bluff Creek, a small country town off the railroad, was almost totally destroyed by fire. Fourteen buildings, including three general stores with their contents, were consumed. The loss is heavy with about one half insured.
Muskegon lumbermen Gew and Campbell claim $300000 worth of logs stored in the Muskegon Booming Company booms were not paid for. The dispute may trigger further litigation and complicate the case.
One hundred workers at the Emma blast furnace walk out demanding higher wages. Officials expect a peaceful settlement without trouble.
Butte Montana special report says gambling-house operators statewide will oppose the anti gambling laws taking effect July 1. The Atlas gambling house at Helena will stay open and seek swift Supreme Court review. Ex Senator Sanders is hired to lead the court challenge.
President Rogers announced A. E. Stevenson vice president of the United States received the honorary Doctor of Laws at the commencement exercises in the university auditorium. A storm of applause followed as about 4,000 attendees witnessed the moment.
The veteran performer from Denison Ohio aged forty two collapsed and died on stage last night at the Gem theatre while performing a sketch with his wife Eva Thatcher. The couple were appearing in West Superior Wisconsin when the incident occurred.
Wet drillers at Calvary cemetery hit a copper vein about 100 feet deep and unearthed large chunks of pure ore. The find has drawn many visitors, with similar deposits noted in the county but none previously marketable.
The New York Press reports a growing trust aiming to seize full control of the wood pulp paper making industry across the United States, signaling major shifts in production and pricing.
W W Taylor arrives in Pierre expecting a circuit court session and swift sentencing. Judge Gaffy absent for now, likely to convene soon. Taylor explains he traveled no further than Jamaica and Barbadoes, offers to surrender, and provides property to cover the deficit. State officials deny any plea for leniency and outline valuation and bond terms to recover the amount due.
An advertisement touts Royal Baking Powder as unrivaled for producing sweet and tasteful foods with superior flavor. It emphasizes quality and the lack of any baking powder matching its results.
George William Upham and G W Bishop of the Wisconsin Immigration Commission arrive in New York to publicize European immigration to Wisconsin. The commission aims to inform the world that about 25 million acres of land remain unoccupied and unimproved and can be secured cheaply to create fertile farms for thousands of families.
Lord Colin Campbell fourth son of the duke of Argyle and captain in the Bombay Rifle Volunteer corps died of pneumonia at age forty three. His death follows a sensational judicial separation suit brought by his wife after three years of marriage, with public interest intensified by his brother the Marquis of Lorne and his wife Lady Colin Campbell, daughter of the late Edwin Blood.
Lightning caused extensive damage in Appleton and Outagamie county on June 20. Four city houses were struck with heavy damage. A Grand Chute barn on Cornelius Van Wyck farm burned, destroying grain, hay, and farm machinery valued at 1200 dollars with 600 dollars insurance. Several other barns and houses sustained minor damage.
An advertisement touts Schrage’s Rheumatic Cure as a targeted remedy for rheumatism gout and neuralgia. It claims high manufacturing costs and personal guarantees from a Sturgeon Missouri bank cashier, then urges readers to avoid druggists pushing other products.
Hon. Lecky Harper, longtime editor of the Mount Vernon Democratic Banner, died today at age 80. He was the oldest editor in Ohio by continuous service.
Cedar Rapids June 20 Mrs Sanford Gillis wife of a well known farmer near Shellsberg poisoned herself and three of her six children last night. She had been in poor health. All four died and others are in critical condition.
Wallen Strom, acting for the Lamont township relief committee in Grant County Oklahoma, solicits flour meat and clothing contributions for destitute settlers in the area. He travels as the township's authorized agent to gather aid.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway Company in the Kenwood land suit. The decision awards the railway company about $100,000 in damages or settlement.
A Special-A ball at the Metropolitan opera house last night raised funds to purchase a suitable present for the new steamship St. Paul. The event was a notable success in every respect.
Special report from Salt Lake City notes General Schofield arriving for an inspection tour. He reviewed the Sixteenth regiment at Fort Douglas and then departed for the West.
St Louis barber shops will close on Sundays under a new state law taking effect June 23. The measure prohibits shops from keeping open on Sundays.
Montgomery Minn special reports Mrs Mary Borak aged sixty committed suicide at her New Prague residence by taking poison while mentally ill. She leaves a family of grown children.
Philip Goodwin was hanged today in Mobile Alabama jail yard before about 500 spectators. He offered no confession and appeared greatly frightened during the execution.
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