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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1894
Page
6
Brainerd Pispate notes Gen. Mahone living in Petersburg and reportedly giving up hope of wielding power again in Southern politics. The column compares political reasoning to Europe’s take on the Morocco sultan’s death and suggests the French may be blamed for the poison if the cause is misread.
The Argand lamp was discovered by Argand Jr when he clapped a broken wine bottle over its dull red flame. Argand Sr was studying how to produce a white light at the time, and the improvised action completed the experiment.
Ambassador Bayard received a derby shoe worn by Ladas after his victory. Lord Rosebery presented the shoe, and Bayard intends to guard it carefully, keeping it at his door as a keepsake.
The Congo Free State is a colony of Belgium with a central government in Brussels that administers its affairs. It covers about 900000 square miles and has a population near 17000000.
The Emperor of Germany favors horseback riding and trained ten fine horses in the royal stables at Potsdam last winter for his personal use. His preferred horse color is brown or sorrel.
In a room with three or more men sleeping, if one is intoxicated, flies gather on the tipsy man and shun the others. Insects are drawn to the odor of alcohol and can become intoxicated themselves.
The Prince of Monaco begins investigations in the Mediterranean with a new net divided into compartments to keep fish from different sea depths separate. He shows keen interest in sea depth research.
The two professors William Dwight Whitney of Yale and Josiah Dwight Whitney of Harvard are noted as prominent music travelers. The Harvard geologist is a familiar figure in Boston operatic events, often following the performance with the score in hand.
Ex Secretary Colum bus Delano of Ohio, first elected to Congress in 1844, is now nearly 16 years old yet rides a horse for exercise on his Mount Vernon farm and remains mentally vigorous for his age.
Mrs Tienry Ward Beecher visits her old West Sutton Massachusetts home with Rev Dr Lyman Abbott and their family. The trip follows her wish to see the house where she was married on August 3, 1837, now owned by Henry Beecher Bullard.
Scientific gossip warns that all fruit and vegetables in partial decay host bacteria that can cause disease if ingested. Pasteur’s findings emphasize vigilance against consuming spoiled produce during heat and beyond.
Report says the Georgian Bay canal project is well under way and will start soon, but only 1,000,0000 has been subscribed of an estimated 350,000,000 cost. It likely will be many years before Lakes Huron and Ontario are directly connected by waterway.
The family of Yung Kwai who married Miss Burnham of Springfield Massachusetts is held in high regard. He is about thirty, spent twenty years in the US, trained at Springfield High School for Yale, and has joined the Congregational Church. He has discarded the queue and wears American clothing.
The article notes that few senators avoid eyeglasses while reading and singles out Wofer as the wearer of the greatest luxury. He habitually uses gold-trimmed spectacles and carries another pair on his lapel connected by a heavy gold chain.
A deputy marshal in the Indian Territory killed outlaw Bill Dalton after a recent confrontation. Dalton had terrorized the frontier for years and died with his weapons on. The remains are identified by locals who knew him well, and the incident is described as a strong blow to frontier safety.
While Thomas Campbell studied at Glasgow his elder brother, a sharp critic, found a manuscript and mocked it with the remark that it awaited fire. The poet rescued the verses only to cast them back into the flames, then yielded to the joke and burned them again.
The item presents a digest titled Pith of the News compiling the latest global happenings culled from telegraph reports and press association dispatches for quick reader orientation. It notes a wide scope across regions without delving into specifics.
From the Nation's Capital President Cleveland recovers from illness and approves bills authorizing the Missouri River Power Company of Montana to build a dam on the Missouri River. Jon Nchofield reports quiet along the Northern Pacific line, Coxeyites restrained, and a note on a Buffalo exile amid calls for Russian justice.
A cache of obituaries notes deaths including Rev. T. M. D. Ward of the African Methodist Episcopal church from heart failure. Muley Hassan of Morocco. painter Don Frederic Madrazo in Madrid. Justice Degbie of British Columbia. Prof. David B. Scott in New York. George A. Dickel of Nashville. Mrs. Alice Ramsey, niece of Andrew Jackson. Other items reference marriages, nominations, and a legal ruling denying Miss Mary Philbrooke Hoboken a law license.
News briefs report press suppressions in Venezuela six papers shut by government, Rome political crisis, Berlin on police report on brewery boycott, Gould meets Prince of Wales to arrange yacht matches, Wekerle cabinet accepted in Vienna, socialists protest at Montparnasse graves, Hamburg seizure of 59000 counterfeit five dollar notes, Svoboda advocates Turkish alliance and triple alliance policy, Salvador asks U S consul to surrender late vice president, Brussels left to dissolve after June 12 but chamber to continue sitting.
A cyclone pas through Fort Dodge last night destroying Mooreland and Calladar stations on the Rock Island line eight miles west. A farmer named Goddard was killed instantly and several others wounded. Wires are down, and physicians from Fort Dodge rushed to the scene as thousands of dollars of property were reported destroyed.
A tornado passed the outer edge of Pierre South Dakota causing farmhouse damage and crop losses with no serious injuries. In Chadron Nebraska a violent wind storm killed lumberman John F Tenser and caused extensive property damage as signs and roofs were torn away. Wires down and limited details hinder full casualty reports.
A heavy stormarrives last evening flooding Wichita and Milvene area twelve miles south. Drain fields and culverts overflowed flooding Santa Fe railroad tracks hindering engine fires. Mulvane’s lower area submerged eight to ten feet with homes moved from foundations. Wooden rafts and wagon beds aided rescues of about twenty families. No casualties reported though property damage is heavy.
Fire destroys Ellis and Lassig mills in Potts town Pennsylvania while a demented woman drowns in Indiana. Burned barns in New Straitsville and a deadly wreck near Cedar Rapids claim lives. Boat capsizes drownings occur in Vermilion and Brewster New York. A bridge washout halts trains near Augusta Kansas and a forest fire panic spreads in Ishpeming Michigan. A baker's suicide and several court verdicts close a grim roundup of incidents.
The report lists suicides in Alabama Indiana and New Mexico, murders in Missouri Illinois and Texas, a stabbing in Missouri, an attempted assault in Ohio, a throat cut in Iowa, and a slander incident in Indiana. It notes a felon killed by a son, an arrest in Ohio, and a missing man in Indiana amid financial trouble with a building association.
Ten cadets graduated from the military academy at West Point amid a broader national note with Chicago forming an anti cigarette association. The roundup also notes strikes, political nominations, and local incidents across Illinois and beyond.
Milwaukee hosts the national convention of traveling men with President Swohn of Wisconsin calling the session to order and welcoming delegates. Speakers include Governor Peck, Jacob Furth, George A. Randall, John I. Hansen, Maged Furth, and Joseph Wallenstein. Gov Stone’s wife and daughter from Missouri attend.
Washington reports that Secretary Smith allows settlers on Hastings & Dakota lands in list No 9 a 30 day period to prove superior title at local land offices. The decision builds on prior rulings from 1891 and affects about 65 000 acres across Swift Chippewa Stephens and Bigstone counties with 18 000 more acres in other lists. John Lind advocated for settler rights throughout the dispute.
Quotations from grain and live stock centers show wheat steady to easy with July bids around 50 to 60 cents, corn holding near 41 to 44 cents, oats firm near 40 to 41 cents. Minneapolis temperatures closed wheat at 61 1/2 cents with July at 59 1/2 to 61 1/2. hogs and cattle higher in St Paul and Diego markets with prime steers up to 5.25 to 5.50 and hogs around 4.50 to 4.70, cattle varied by grade across locations.
In Cleveland Ohio on June 20 officials report quiet along the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling railroad as miners remain out except Rock Hill and Tunnel mines at Flushing where work resumed yesterday. Soldiers clashed with prowlers near Beach City but no injuries reported. Government orders expected within 24 hours recalling portions of the Fifth and Sixteenth Regiments guarding the railroad.
A Chicago Great Western wreck near Stiim en Valley fatally injures one stable boy and injuries nine horses. Injured include John Lahey of Gloucester and Thomas Winie of Jersey City with ribs and bruises. Horses Oakwood and Wightman owned by Charles Cushing are among the best in the car bound for St Paul races.
A Chicago inventor devised a plan adopted by U S hotel men to track guests who run unpaid bills. Hotels fill blanks with guest details and debts. reports are sent to a central office and a weekly Bulletin lists all cases for subscribers.
A leaky overcrowded boat carrying about seventy youths and a nun sank near Bugulm while crossing the River Jek. Rough seas left many unable to swim and about forty five passengers drowned in the tragedy reported from the Russian government of Samara.
Informer Sill testified again on June 20 before the armor plate investigation panel. A Frick letter to the Navy Dept alleged blackmail by working men. Sill denied the charge and said he urged a statement to clear the men or they would publish one. Chairman Cummings outlined 500 examined sheets with only twenty free of alteration.
California Republicans gather in Sacramento on June 21 to nominate a full state ticket. Delegates are mostly arrived and little platform disagreement is expected though a possible clash over silver may occur. M. M. Estee appears set for governor.
A prearranged plan triggered a jailbreak attempt by Fort Sidney wealers. Deputies sent to collect cooking utensils were overpowered before guards, led by Capt. Cormack, Liddiard, and the Winchesters, could restore order. Ringleaders subdued and jailed in the guard house.
A blaze yesterday damaged the E. Robinson and Son brewery in Sarinton Virginia causing about 60000 dollars in losses. There were no reported injuries and the fire is under investigation by local authorities.
A large maltings facility will be built in Duluth Minnesota this season to malt 400000 bushels of barley annually. A substantial barley market has developed over the past two years to support the plant and its operations.
The steamer Nina burned to the water edge on Saturday night after an overstarted incident. An insurance of 2000 dollars covered the vessel. Authorities suspect arson since no fire had occurred for weeks.
An English writer describes a lively American remark on London boots as an American Superbole. The piece notes most American women favor English-made shoes and fits, choosing extra long footwear from leading shops, while warning against cheap imports.
A cloudburst over Turtle Creek valley six miles from Braddock Pennsylvania wrecks crops and hurls houses from foundations. Three lives are reported lost in the disaster as rescue crews search the area.
The four year old son of William Nichols fell on a pocket knife while playing. The blade penetrated to the heart area and medical prospects are doubtful.
The Bank of Minneapolis filed a claim in probate court alleging cash shortages caused by Matthias J. Bofferding while he served as cashier. The total alleged shortfall was 125 287.40 with deductions leaving 109 393.15 due plus 7 percent interest. affidavit signed by David M. Clough dated June 14, 1S.
Winnipeg on June 20 reports Archbishop of Tache still alive after doctors held a consultation and performed an operation. Medical team expresses cautious hope he will survive the ordeal.
A Galveston merchant pressures a traveling salesman to load more goods for a bus journey, insisting the firm is better known. The drummer, wary and glancing at his sample cases, fears the workload may be heavier this time.
An Austin lawyer caught a tramp stealing law books in his office. He seized the intruder by the collar and warned him he would be sent to the penitentiary. The thief retorted that if tried he would hire the lawyer as his own counsel.
In Monroe Louisiana a serial arsonist named Day fled after confessing. A mob of 400 to 600 escorted Day from town and granted him a self-inflicted execution by hanging using a rope placed on a tree limb. He climbed and died, as onlookers cheered before dispersing.
A June fire in Reed City Michigan destroyed Holliday's mill near Ashton along with two houses a barn and 3 000 000 feet of lumber Also 700 000 feet of logs owned by Peter Carlson were lost The total loss stands at 74 000 with no insurance Meanwhile in Boeisafield Ohio on June 14 George W Wilsey of Loudep won the Republican nomination for congress from the Revert Ohig district
A humorous exchange has a preacher asking a boy where he will go if he plays ball on Sunday. The boy answers he will go to the baseball ground, delivering a light moment from a local dialogue.
Bernhard Leonard, a 28? year old mail distributor living with his mother at 657 Conway Street, drowned at McCarron’s Lake this morning after he and three friends went for a swim. He was found unresponsive and could not be revived. The incident occurred at 10 o'clock with no survivors or witnesses beyond fellow swimmers F. P. Brown J. B. Garvey and John Whitkenack. The bereaved families prepared for funeral arrangements.
Lockdon reports the people of Ireland have largely answered a fund appeal for the parliamentary party. Officials expect subscriptions to reach about 90000 dollars despite an unfavorable season.
President Bradley and a committee from each mining company traveled from Purxsutawney to Duluth where committee meetings from different teams will discuss joint issues. The scene remained quiet in town today.
A dispatch to the Times from Pekin says the Corea rebellion is subsiding as of June amid movements by local factions and imperial force actions.
Washington dispatch summarizes Senate debates on the wool schedule with senators opposing free wool to protect the sheep industry. House discussions cover Indian and Apache subsidies, timber sales plans, and anti-option bill debate. The report notes tariff progress, a committee vote removing lard from the free list, and projected multi‑million timber sales based on appraised value.
Washington June 15 A Pickler amendment allocates 5000 for artesian wells at Dine Ridge Rosebud and Standing Rock agencies. Gear proposes a sectarian schooling ban with rules to prevent funding sectarian schools. Tracey objects that the amendment changes law. the chair sustains. Senate debated the wool schedule all day with Harris indicating votes may push to tomorrow night session.
Washington notes show the first vote on Teller's motion to restore McKinley wool rates failing 20 to 37 with Stewart for and Peffer with Populists against. Amendments by Power and Peffer debated. votes 20 to 37 and 34 to 27. Peffer sided with Democrats on one amendment. Hill abstained. A further proposal to raise waste product duties failed, 27 to 34, while Peffer pushed a wool related free list. Indian appropriations debate continues as the state bonds section is struck on a point of order.
Washington reports the woolen and silk schedules disposed of after clashes between Republicans and Democrats. The revised rates raise woolen and worsted yarn duties to over 40 percent ad valorem and trim dress goods duties to 50 cents per pound for low value items and 40 percent for higher value. Senator Harris expects Senate passage by next Saturday, with leaders noting ongoing negotiations. The House handled District of Columbia business.
In Washington on June 19 and 20 the senate discussed tariff revisions with amendments on coal duties and free list proposals. A joint resolution empowered a war secretary to appoint engineers to study harbor deepening costs at Superior and Duluth while votes favored or opposed various coal and duty measures. Hatch anti option bill moved in the house, and pine land sales on White Birch and Red Lake reservations advanced with Wyden’s expected senate action.
Report from Havre Montana describes a three day Cree Sun dance with torture including breast slashes, pole suspensions, and torments by Little Eggs. Three braves were hung, and a young man dragged buffalo skulls for 400 yards while flesh tokens were removed. Authorities planned action but interference was limited.
Twelve crew members die when the schooner Rose collides with an iceberg eight miles off Partridge Point near St John s Newfoundland. Forty three survivors cling to the berg until rescued by another fishing craft. Government dispatches steamer to Conception Bay. survivors destitute and an appeal for aid issued.
Report of a massive auriferous ore deposit discovered between Rat Portege and Port Arthur about seventy miles south of the Canadian Pacific railway. The body is described as a mile wide and two miles long with assays averaging eight dollars in gold and four in silver, claimed to be the largest ore body in America or the world.
Daniel M. Sinclear a stonemason was killed this morning when a rope rotted by muriatic acid failed while he worked on the third story staging of the Marquette customs house. The incident occurred during repairs.
A cablegram from Seoul states that Inorea is quiet the rebels have been overcome and peace is restored. The message confirms general stability following conflict efforts.
Fraser continues to fall as about thirty mills of the New West ministry area prepare to resume operations, with Wapncouvenu and H. C. noted in the ongoing decline and uncertain revival.
Reports from Columbus indicate three quarters of Ohio miners returned to work on Monday and momentum grows to sustain national UMWA leadership. In Pittsburg district 15 000 of 20 000 miners are back, boosting business. steel plants like Brown & Co and Edgar Thompson resume operations. McKeesport and Scottdale also see early resumptions as coke supplies improve.
Springfield Illinois June 19 Miners in many areas resumed work yesterday and today at several points however workers still staying out until they win back old wage contracts and terms of labor agreement across the state
In Indianapolis on June 1% many black coal miners returned to work after resuming duties yesterday and again today. In Wheeling West Virginia on June 10 there was a broad restart of mine operations across the state yesterday and today.
New York June 10 A project to invite England s grand old man to America has been under way with Judge Addison Brown among the prime movers. Chauncey M Depew will mail the invitation and plans are unsettled though the aim is to honor Mr Gladstone with a reception rivaling Lafayette and Kossuth.
Spokane report describes Dr Justice of Leland Idaho firing on Elmer Sperry at his Pig V Pottlach home at 1am, stabbing Sperry and injuring Sperry's son. Justice was bound after a struggle. a sheriff and doctor were summoned. Neighbors considered lynching, but Sperry urged due process. Sperry in critical condition. dispute over land.
Wendell Goodwin and Frederick Swift of the firm Goodwin and Swift railroad contractors and promoters at 66 Broadway filed an assignment for creditors. The failure stems from hard times and unpaid obligations with estimated liabilities between 500000 and 750000 dollars. Goodwin is vice president of the Brooklyn Base Ball club. Creditors are mainly local individuals, not banks.
A group of workmen attempted an open air meeting in Vienna on June 19. The assembley grew disorderly and police ordered the crowd to disperse.
The Wagener Horst recount shows Horst 14 votes behind, not 0 ahead as returns stated. About 47 ballots were referred to the court for voter intent, with 33 remaining included in the tally across 113 precincts in St Paul.
In the tangle two lions had been shot when another approached, tearing at boughs and probing the hut entrance. The narrator fired through the poles to deter the intruder, eliciting three thunderous roars within six feet, a scene he laments would make a vivid phonograph episode from a London drawing room.
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