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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1893
Page
2
A seaside resort exclusively for the use and enjoyment of the colored race will soon be opened at Gravesend New York. The place will be called Douglass Park by the Sea.
The city of Baku on the Caspian coast is called the town of fire by locals and is described as the greatest petroleum center in the world. The entire Caspian seaboard rests upon natural gas and oil in the region.
A global print era shows fifty nine languages represented across newspapers. The Acta Comparationis Literarium Universarum magazine, printed in Austria, features contributions in many tongues each issue, sometimes up to thirty.
Texas could seat the world’s population with room to spare. A popular quip says if all U S residents crowded into Kansas California and Nebraska those three states would still be less dense than England today.
A remark frames the French illness as choleraic and milder than Asiatic cholera, noting its impact on the southern provinces of the republic. The tone implies ease of acceptance of a milder disease over a harsher epidemic.
The new gunboat Machias reached 15 1 3 knots an hour on her trial trip at New London and earned a premium of 45000 dollars for her builders. American ship builders have been winning accolades in the construction of our navy.
Mr. Corbett was appointed umpire for a baseball game in San Francisco. He faced no boos or missiles as the audience opted to behave rather than attack the official, showing restraint during the contest.
The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette views the recent pension order as evidence of an illiberal policy to be pursued by the administration. A majority of Americans favor greater liberal policy to extend coverage to the entire population.
The South Carolina governor wagers on a large liquor reserve to hinge the state saloons on July first. He has invested 150000 dollars in whisky and beer and plans to add rum and gin. He stresses the need for mint to back the scheme.
Reporters describe a man who was mashed to unrecognizable pulp by a three story leap from Ford's Theater. Another man survived a 200 foot fall from a chimney off the coast and asked for the exact distance of his fall while grinning at the tall tale of his feat.
Climatologists at the Chicago medical congress claim city dust spreads disease. They urge collecting and burning dust in homes and on streets to pinpoint disease causes, foreseeing fewer patients for doctors as understanding sharpens.
Total US immigration for ten months ending April 30 shows 104 825 arrivals, down 119 153 from the prior year. Emigration from Russia and Poland falls from 94 099 to 33 978, while arrivals from Britain and Ireland dip slightly and Italian emigration remains steady amid exclusion efforts.
The author praises the recent U S election for its courteous conduct and minimal business disruption while contrasting public feuds in Germany and England. It notes Russia's censorship and the vast freedom of press in the United States, arguing that despite differing systems, the U S and Russia share a notable friendship. the piece reflects on how nations resemble individuals in attachments.
In the Celebes and Malay countries a climbing palm yields rattan a tough flexible wood. The vine like trunk winds through the jungle using other trees for support then descends to guide itself upward and become a lofty water carrier for travelers by slicing a six to eight foot section and drinking or pouring water from its end.
Fragmentary note from the New York Herald recounts a doctor’s remark that Jessie’s freckles stem from excess iron in her blood, followed by a humorous misstatement about ironing. The text is garbled and lacks clear confirmable facts or context.
The United States treasury reserve fund increases while the mint director rejects all but one silver bid as too high. Plans are pitched to fund Nicaragua canal by subscription and to authorize counter bids to silver holders. President Cleveland congratulates Baron Fava on banishment to ambassadorship. eight military departments to undergo major changes and some division commands to be re established.
Divorce of Mrs. Frank Leslie from Willie Wilde. Fargo rebuild under way after fire. death of Mrs. Merritt in St Paul. Mrs. Haworth obituary in Cleveland. Mrs. Proctor appointed curator at San Diego Proctor Observatory. Dr. Mackintosh of History of Civilization in Scotland, aided by 750 dollars. Tolstoi plans Chicago visit and praises Edison. Emil Stang leads Norway’s Conservatives amid opposition before next year's election.
A long string of fatal shootings suicides lynchings and prison escapes spans several states. Notable items include Whalen deemed sane in the Spaulding murder case in Chicago, a Nebraska forger case, and a West Virginia mother killing her four children. Also reported are bank bombings convictions in Indianapolis, prison escapes in Missouri and Indiana, lynching near Harper's Ferry and Decatur, a California train robbery shootout, and multiple drownings fires and accidents across Iowa Illinois Missouri Kansas Vermont and Virginia with at least one notable industrial fire at Merriam Morgan in Cleveland and a large strike near Rock Island Illinois.
Prince Ferdinand and his bride were given a warm reception on their arrival at Sofia. The event marks a cordial start to a royal visit amid official ceremonies and public enthusiasm.
Reports claim Ireland’s party rescinded a hostile resolution while Mexico debates a loan of £2.5 million. The czar may abolish transportation to Liberia and Canon Berzamaschi assumes propaganda duties for Canada and the US. Salvador’s President Ezeta gets six months leave to attend the Chisago exposition with $100,000 in expenses approved. A Greek powder magazine near Athens exploded killing twenty and causing major damage. crown prince aids the injured as losses reach 3 million francs at Scaramanga. Castilhists in Rio Grande commit brutal executions amid revolutions. Gov Castilho ordered a throat-slitting in a murder witnessed by the victim’s wife.
A blitz of items reports rate cuts in transportation and bank shocks. Des Moines census hits 75 546 with 6 972 gain. Park City Utah bank fails with liabilities 160 000. Canal Street Bank New York likely to resume soon. Grand Trunk may buy Brockville Westport Soo line.
The article asserts Canada built the Royal William, the first steam warship, built at Cove, Quebec in 1830 31 and later converted into a cruiser in Spain aiding Don Carlos 1836. It also notes Canada used a steamer to transport troops after the 1812 15 war, possibly the first steam troopship.
A seven hour jury deliberation ends with Annie Murphy found guilty in a St. Cloud courtroom. Other items note a Stillwater prison worker burned by molten iron, a Winona free stone discovery, a Kenyon theft tied to Faribault, and various local misfortunes.
Lake City council awarded the water works contract to a Winona firm for 21921 dollars after multiple bids. A six year old, Eda Lesseke, remained missing after drowning in the Little Falls river. An inquest at Glencoe returned accidental death for James Fay, found dead on the railroad, while H F Heitsch travelled toward Oregon and was later found dead by a Missoula track. In Fergus Falls the exhusband of a local figure travels west. Seven teen year old Swede girl Sarah Fingleson at Redwood is confined in county jail after a mental breakdown. religious excitement is cited and she will be moved to St Peter.
A Public Examiner's report states Minnesota banks show excellent financial standing. Louis Welton dies at Belle Plaine brick yard from a fall of brick clay. his parents reside at Sacred Heart. The 22nd Freeborn county creamery is under construction, boosting county wealth.
Saturday reports a Red Lake Indian charged with murder in Ramsey county jail. A Belle Plain brick yard fall drowns Peter Francis near Glenmont from the Daisy steamer. Dr. Kesson dies from heat at Winona Electric plant. Royalton Morrill caterpillar outbreak alarms locals. Francis resident of Stillwater. Rescue crew searches for the body. Leaves the woods bare in places. grain and gardens spared so far.
Charles Neker aged twenty three of Three Lakes was struck by lightning and killed instantly at Red Wood Falls. Gov Nelson and Mayor Eustis offer five hundred dollar reward for the murderers connected to the Minneapolis area crime. Eddie Parker aged fourteen was injured while jumping a moving train of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad at Northfield when thrown between the cars. James R Harris of Minneapolis was murdered in a fight with two burglars.
Carleton College conferred its first Doctor of Philosophy this year to Prof. Arakel Garabed Sivas han, mathematics professor at Anatolia College Marsovan Turkey, after three years of service. C O Ostrom of Elbow Lake was arrested by Deputy US Marshal Gardner for sending a defamatory letter to Miss Paulson and held in Fergus Falls for a hearing.
Reports describe an attempted wreck on a St Paul and Duluth train near White Bear by Arthur Bardwell, and a robbery on a Northern Pacific car west of Wadena thwarted by a Minneapolis judge. Other items include a Brainerd shooting death by a 7-year-old with a rifle, a Dowlays saw mill fire with $3,000 loss, a drowned man found near Brainerd once thought kidnapped, a freak Colt with one eye from Buffalo, a Redwood daughter's death en route with her mother, a Grand Meadow death after overheating, and a German man identified as Charles Bolrman found with $80 elsewhere.
On Tuesday June 20 two freight trains collided at Milaca when the Great Northern crew failed to stop at the crossing with the Eastern Minnesota. Heavy damage followed and a fire partly destroyed William Laurnrry’s residence in Stillwater. Forest fires reportedly destroyed the new town of Virginia and possibly Mountain Iron and Biwabik, with Iron River Wisconsin burning again.
A young woman visits her brother and confronts him over a mysterious “3-1-8” mark on a laundry card. He explains the code stands for three shirts and six cuffs and collars, kept to track laundry losses. The sister’s indignation fades as she learns the harmless misinterpretation.
The rattan vine like climber grows through Malay forests in Celebes and other Malay countries. It starts as a trunk thicker than an arm then winds around trees and descends to trail along the ground seeking light and air, forming a singular forest feature.
Cautionary guide explains bringing dull lamps to life by cleaning the burner monthly in water with washing soda, boiling the parts, drying thoroughly, and clearing the wick with vinegar and water. Emphasizes keeping burner, wick, and globe clean to ensure a strong steady flame.
The National museum showcases an exhibit of animal productions including belts and bags made from skins of constrictors, pythons, and even the gila monster. Colorful tanned hides appear from alligators, crocodiles, sharks, and many birds, with skins from frogs, codfish, chickens, and mammals like the skunk and elephant.
New Bedford Mass June 21 Lizzie Borden is discharged after a jury verdict of not guilty in the murder trial. The prosecutor closed with a plea to conscience and the judge instructed on innocence and burden of proof before the jury deliberated about an hour and twenty minutes.
In Loder, 75 miles southwest of Warsaw, anarchists outraged by prior layoffs attempted to destroy Julius Kunitzer’s home with dynamite. A bomb detonated near the house, wrecking the residence but injuring no one. The attackers, identified but at large, are pursued by police amid heightened tension.
In Philharmonic hall Detroit on June 21 the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opened its session led by Grand Exalted Ruler Hay. Grand Esquire Joseph W Williams arranged the gathering as New York delegates were seated amid a calm after lodge troubles. A grand parade with about 2000 Elks in line highlighted the day, featuring many unique attractions.
Michael O'Shea deputy postmaster at Running Water a town west of Yankton was arrested in Yankton for defrauding the government. He is reported $1000 short in accounts forged several money orders and cashed them himself he waived examination and is jailed in $1000 bond.
In Duluth on June 21 a five story Bunnetts building housing four stores two saloons and two newspaper offices burned after midnight. Eighteen people including women and children were in the upper story as flames started from an unknown source. Loss is about 40000 dollars with insurance not exceeding 12000 dollars and concerns for possible loss of life.
Huntington West Virginia June 21 The family of T S Scanlon city treasurer was poisoned at breakfast and in a precarious condition. The baby will not recover. Two doctors have been in constant attendance since morning. The Scanlons are among the best known people of the city.
Rapid City reports two hours of rain and heavy valley rainfall after dynamite rainmaking experiments. Residents say the downpour was produced by concussion and plan further tests to confirm the method.
George Chase of New York State was fatally injured in Baraboo Wisconsin when he fell under a freight car while attempting to board a train this morning. His leg was severed above the knee and he is not expected to survive.
William D. Kilday longtime foreman of the job department at the Evening Telegraph in West Superior Wisconsin died after two years in the post. He was widely known in the northwest and married the daughter of W S Pattie of Devils Lake North Dakota. Remains to be shipped to Devils Lake.
Redwood Falls Minnesota June 21 at the district Y P S C E convention in Tracy it was decided to hold the next gathering in Redwood Falls Lake Benton and Marshall competed for the bid with Redwood Falls securing the hosting rights.
Special David Kimmell his wife and son, long linked to shady deals, fled New York in 1891 with a $15 000 fraud charge. After arriving in Vienna they tried to extort money but a victim’s complaint led to their arrest. They were tried yesterday, convicted, and each received six years in prison.
Locating Adolph Neist in Chicago ends a strange case after his trial. His son Harry travels there, while other siblings plan to follow. Hattie Faulz, involved in the affair, readies to depart ostensibly for Germany, but may wed Neist in Chicago. No efforts have begun to claim the insurance money.
Chicago police arrested Albert van Gelder, son of Count Willen van Gelder of Amsterdam, on a charge of stealing 1500 dollars worth of diamonds. The youth, trained as a diamond cutter, worked for Herr Rosenthal in a large gem exhibit and confessed to selling the gems at a Madison Street pawn shop.
St Paul reports hogs steady with prices 5.75 to 5.90 and cattle prices across prime and good lots. Minneapolis records grain movements with wheat near 58 to 66 cents and No 1 hard and No 1 Northern shown. Chicago prices show cattle top at 5.25, hogs steady with several classes around 6.25 to 6.55, and grain futures for wheat corn and oats with various bids and closes.
Washington notes a week of hot weather impacting crops. Wisconsin hay corn and potatoes grow rapidly. Minnesota reports rain needed with wheat and oats fair. fruit below average. Iowa corn rapid growth. oats and small grain progress. North Dakota showers revive grains to fine condition. South Dakota small grains suffer, corn excels, rain badly needed. Montana crops improve with good hay prospects.
Sioux Falls reports Phillip Carrol a Milwaukee railroad section hand near Canton hurt a six year old girl. John Noonan heard cries and found his daughter being attacked. Noonan seized the assailant and Had him jailed in Denton as locals react with anger.
Matthew Schmidinger and William Urban met Mayor Harrison in Chicago on June 21 to obtain a pledge that the Waldheim cemetery monument dedication parade would not be impeded by police. The agreement requires paraders avoid actions provoking police interference and prohibits red flags except those displaying a society name or device.
The annual convention of the order of Royal Clans of the United States and Canada opened in Duluth on June 21 with about seventy five delegates. A short morning session was followed by a day of sightseeing led by Clan Stewart members as visitors toured local sites escorted through the streets under bannered respect.
Dr. Fisher, charged with abortion, filed suit in Sioux Falls against Ripley county Missouri sheriff for 10,000 dollars for detaining him over twenty four hours without a warrant. He reportedly sought habeas corpus at Doniphan but was blocked by officers.
Miles City Mont June 21 reports a fight at the Cheyenne agency after an Indian from Fort Keogh failed to return on time. Soldiers pursued him but he did not come back. His supporters joined, and five Indians were killed in the clash.
A distinct earthquake was felt in Savannah Georgia at 11 50 last night lasting about four seconds with vibrations from south to north. tall buildings shook and windows rattled but no damage reported. A slight shock was felt in Augusta and a distinct shock in Charleston South Carolina today.
A large drum of liquified carbolic acid gas exploded at the Northwestern freight house in Des Moines Iowa this morning. The blast tore the brick building side shattered depot windows and caused damage to surrounding areas. No injuries are reported at this time.
Herman Zillmer drowned after swimming near the river below the mill when back water dragged him under the apron. The June 21 report from Hutchinson, Minnesota notes the fatal accident.
A boiler explosion at the Ridgewood Crusher works in Ridgewood New Jersey today wrecked the engine house. Superintendent John Bogert was instantly killed his body blown about fifty feet from the scene.
Mrs Cleveland with her youngest daughter and household staff departed Washington on a special Pennsylvania Railroad car for Buzzard's Day. The president did not accompany them.
Chicago June 21. The failure of banker Schaffner triggered the assignment of the Chicago Desk Manufacturing Company. Assets amount to 50,000 dollars, with liabilities significantly smaller.
Berlin voters faced a calm election day with tropical weather across the empire. The wealthy classes showed apathy toward the outcome and officials planned pending reballoting to determine the final result.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Winona Osage and Southwestern Railway company in Osage Iowa elected a board for the next year. Directors chosen were W H Limberton W Simpson Charles Hetton R D Cone Andrew Hamilton E S Yeomans and James L Norton. An adjourned meeting will be held June 20 to elect officers.
Des Moines Iowa Mrs Nixon widow of Dr Nixon who died of cancer last March took an overdose of belladonna and is gravely ill. She has been despondent since her husband’s death though authorities believe she did not intend to take her own life.
Special-Capt. Ray Lewis reports John K. Shaw the missing insurance agent was spotted in Los Angeles after a California visit. Shaw has been in contact with his family for months and is expected to return to Duluth soon.
United States customs officials seized two pounds of opium hidden in two trunks at the Erie depot in Buffalo New York. The contraband originated in Toronto and was intercepted during transit.
The coroner's jury in Washington holds Col. F. C. Ainsworth, Contractor G. W. Dant, Superintendent W. G. Covert, and Engineer Francis Sesse criminally negligent for the deaths in the Ford theater disaster. The report blames government neglect in supervision of repairs by the War Department and notes warrants issued to allow bail.
The Mersey docks and harbor board oversaw a trial of the world’s largest dredger, 320 feet long, expected to raise 24 000 tons daily. The fill and discharge cycle took 90 minutes, and the vessel met expectations. Deepening on the bar has yielded seven extra feet of depth, enabling ships drawing near thirteen feet at low water.
Washington June 20 fourth class postmasters appointed Beresford South Dakota Union county T T Brady replacing W B Glad den Canastota McCook county J A Beaner replacing F E Elliott Clifton Sully county G M Henry replacing J W Carpenter Stillwater Yellowstone county Montana Mrs R E Garrigis replacing W H Norton list includes several relocations and removals
Senator Peffer of Kansas arrived to lead a solo inquiry into the grain and stock business of the West and Northwest. He is joined by no other committee members today as Washburn and Roach are absent. Peffer plans to question packing-house managers today and tomorrow shift to livestock and grain men.
In St Joseph Missouri on June 20 Engine 266 of the Bethany Burlington line was speeding near Darling ton when a two year old child appeared on the track. Fireman E G Messenger sprang to the cowcatcher and caught the child just as the locomotive slowed, averting catastrophe.
William S. Fuller a switchman for the St Paul and Duluth railroad was struck by an engine. He died within minutes after being taken to St Joseph's hospital. Fuller lived at 649 Lawson Avenue and had over a year with the railroad. He was married and well liked by colleagues.
James McMillan assigns his property to G H Fletcher in a filing from Minneapolis dated June 20. The estate is under 600000 and his hide and leather business recently shifted to the McMillan company, a move not affected by the assignment. Officials say the People's Bank connected to McMillan faces no impact from his embarrassment.
The Lake County bank at Painesville Ohio, forced to suspend last week due to a bank run, is solvent. A statement shows assets at 450000 dollars and liabilities at 850000 dollars.
In Chicago on June 20, fourteen year old Joseph Harwick was killed by Officer Smith who fired at a fleeing pickpocket who did not halt. Harwick was struck in the head while crossing the street.
Mer man Zillman aged fifty four was drowned in the rapids below Main street Hutchinson Minnesota in unknown circumstances. He was a carpenter and unmarried.
Aberdeen South Dakota June 20 Sam Belander stole a pair of horses from a city liveryman. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary by Sheriff Haasze.
Paris report says Prof. J. Berger of Braz Austria captured the first prize with fifty one games won in the Monde Illustre event. J. H. Blake of Southampton England earned second prize with forty five wins, two losses and seven draws.
Eau Claire Wisconsin June 20 Captain R H Start died of paralysis of the heart at about sixty years old He leaves a widow and a son.
In Buchanan Georgia Wesley Shaw allegedly ordered an elderly woman identified by locals as a witch off his land. She followed him to gather tracks and Shaw attempted to cut her witch vein but struck her jugular. The woman is dying and Shaw remains jailed.
While placing a large steel truss for the Fort Sheridan drill house roof it toppled, crushing two workmen who were severely injured and not expected to recover. The event occurred during construction and involved six other trusses shifting position. Names of the injured were not available in the report.
A 16 year old girl, Miss Hanson, died in Racine after being locked in a dark closet as punishment at Howell school. Officials say the confinement contributed to brain fever and death. The school board conducts an inquiry into the incident.
The Red River Valley university in Wahpeton North Dakota opened its special commencement season with a Demorest contest before a crowded house. Twelve contestants were chosen by ballot from among the students. Annie B. Barnes of Wyadmere won the medal.
Ottumwa Iowa Special B Fay Mills the evangelist who last winter converted all the sinners at Iowa college Griepel was made doctor of divinity by the faculty of that institution at the commencement today.
Yankton College in Yankton South Dakota reports it has raised 75000 dollars toward the Pearsons endowment. Dr. D Pearson of Chicago pledged 150000 dollars if 150000 were raised but later reduced his condition to 75000 raised, delivering 25000 as part of the gift for Ward Hall of Sciences with ground to be broken tomorrow.
The Distilling and Cattle Feeding company faces a forthcoming suit by W W Johnson Co of Cincinnati to recover rebates claimed as forfeited. Johnson Co recently dropped from the trust’s customer list. Peoria distillers aid the attorney general, supplying information that may influence a quo warranto case against the trust.
Arthur Yerke and Charles Trimmer two young Englishmen in the Benicia area vanish while fishing. They reportedly went to Benicia with Gregggario Aleck to arrest him, but Aleck left town and locals suspect he harmed Trimmer and Yerke.
The tenth annual conclave of Knights Templar in the South Dakota jurisdiction opened in Huron with Grand Commander Right Eminent Sir George W. Burnside of Sioux Falls presiding. Nearly all grand officers attend along with Sir Knights from South Dakota and nearby states. A banquet for Sir Knights and their ladies followed the session.
W P Disert, a Philadelphia burglar, kept 100 armed men at bay overnight at Cheswick Virginia, surrendering when fifty men burst in and overpowered him. For ten hours fighting occurred. he was left with a shot-out eye and a disabled left arm. He is suspected in fifty robberies across Western Pennsylvania in the past two weeks.
A Rome dispatch reports the pope in conversation with church dignitaries freely approved the attitude of Mer Satolli the papal delegate to the United States. He said his letters to Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Treland and other American archbishops explain the scholastic policy and express desire for its continuation.
H D Church of Charleston West Virginia died by taking laudanum in his room at Gore's hotel early today. An envelope on the washstand read A case of sickness. Hotel occupants say he gave no prior illness and left no clear explanation for the act.
Iadelphia reports National Democratic Chairman William F. Harrity declined an invitation to address Tammany Hall on July 4. He will travel to Chicago in the latter part of June.
Merrill Wisconsin June 20 two young men Warren James and John Wheaton employed at Gilkey Anson saw mill drowned while swimming in the Wisconsin river. Their bodies were recovered late last night and to be sent to Green Bay where their parents live. Both about twenty years old.
S. D. June 20 Five gold bricks worth $200 000 the result of the clear up from the Homestake and Associate for the first two weeks of June were sent to New York via the Burlington and Missouri under Adams Express. The aggregate output from these mines exceeds $500 090.
In Chamberlain South Dakota on June 20 the county court session held last week marked the first in two years for Charles Mix County. No criminal cases were tried and only a few civil actions appeared. The county jail housed no detainees during the period.
The steamer City of Florence owned by W G Mccormack of Chicago was burned in St Louis today. Loss estimated at 6000 dollars, fully insured.
The body of Harry E. Holmes treasurer of the Pittsburg Fuel company was recovered from the Niagara River below the falls this noon. He had been missing prior to the recovery.
Judge C S Palmer of Sioux Falls has been invited by Gov Sheldon to deliver the South Dakota day address at the world's fair. The invitation will be accepted. The date for the speech is July 12.
Col umbus Ohio June 17. Secret assault by W W Varney on ex Editor W J Eliott life prisoner in the penitentiary left him badly burned with vitriol. Officials say the attack was part of a plan for a large scale convict escape. Elliott's information helped reveal a tunnel dug by Varney and others, thwarting the scheme.
Bellaire Ohio reports Trolls Kidds Chick Hall Morgans Meehans Rankins mines shut down as B&O Railroad delays vouchers since January leaving operators owed over $100,000 and more than 1,000 workers out of work.
Washington June 17 Guy V Henry Jr son of Lieut Col Henry of the Seventh cavalry is appointed by the president as cadet at large at the West Point Military Academy filling the only presidential vacancy this year.
At the American Sugar Refining company office it was announced that a majority of strikers returned to work this morning and that vacancies in the ranks of holdouts had been filled.
Fall River Massachusetts June 17 Joseph Jefferson left New York on the Pilgrim bound for Buzzard's Bay appearing very unwell. He grew worse during the voyage and a physician was summoned. He stayed with Mr Jefferson for two to three hours before the medical aid arrived.
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