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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1889
Page
2
Brainerd Minnesota report explains a new signal that automatically displays elapsed time up to twenty minutes after a train passes. The feature aims to improve scheduling and safety for local rail operations.
A report states Bricham Youne Jr has three wives and families in Salt Lake City with additional county information pending from back counties.
Theosophist oracle Mapna M Blavatsky explains the Keely motor mystery claiming the force resides in Keely himself and will vanish with his death.
The 43 ton gun measures thirty five feet in length and fires an 800 weight projectile with 425 pounds of powder. The range achieved is ten and three quarters miles, reflecting notable artillery capability.
James Epwin Vardeman died near Sparta Georgia. He reportedly could recite all U S Senators and Representatives from the nation’s beginning. His unusual skill was noted in local obituaries and reflects a long memory of American governance.
Last year 2,470 murders were committed within Italy's borders. The United States followed, with Spain 2,100, France 662, Austria 603, and England 376.
Lrapine statisticians in England claim more people die annually from choking while eating than from railroad accidents, highlighting a surprising public health comparison between eating habits and rail safety.
The English press advocates adopting Australian style homestead policies to relieve overcrowded British cities. Proposals suggest citizens could claim land and build livelihoods, mirroring Australia’s settlement model to ease urban population pressure.
A sommerR in a Austrian army detachment in Transylvania died from a bullet fired during target practice. The shot came from a Manlicher rifle at a distance exceeding two and a half miles.
Marsaau. Frevo, a Chicago mill owner, hires a man on salary to oversee his charitable giving. He spends $25,000 a year on philanthropy.
Americans favor spending money for a good cause rather than its display or weight, valuing what donations will buy over how they look or their total amount. The passage emphasizes charitable giving driven by usefulness and impact.
Statisticians notice a drift toward annexation as Rowell's 1589 directory records in the United States and Canada at least 1,584 daily 12,791 weekly and 1,998 sponthly periodicals published.
Denmark demonstrates prudent use of public funds to develop a dairy industry. Government spending exceeds $50,000 annually on dairy products and Danish butter enjoys strong demand. Over twenty years exports rose from $2.1 million to $13.6 million.
Two Jewish brothers, Effendi and his sibling, bought the entire site of Babel once the capital of Nebuchadnezzar. One brother served in the Turkish Parliament in 1878, making their heirs to Semiramis gardens and Nebuchadnezzar’s palaces.
Mrs Hodges of St Louis mailed a note to her husband with Shermans army. Captain Bixby kept it in his pocket for decades, then mailed it home to Mr Hodges in St Louis. The aged letter carried news that, though old, pleased the family when read.
A New York claim agent finds a novel scam in Europe where a society woman pays to register her and her daughter's names at fashionable hotels across cities such as London Paris Rome and Venice. She avoids overlap by staying in a country boarding house to save costs while her friends assume she is touring the major capitals.
A feature at Washington's National Museum highlights the Bird Eggs Section housing about 42,000 eggs in wall cases. Eggs range from the tiniest hummingbird to those of Madagascar’s giant bird. An egg from a hummingbird measures 0.30 inches long and 0.03 inches wide, with a nest about 0.05 by 0.92 inches.
The assistant sixth auditor of the treasury resigns and Judge Browell of Minnesota seeks the vacancy. The pension office asks $15,000,000 from the treasury to be available July 1, noting a pension funding deficiency. Commission Tanner attributes the shortfall to Gen Black cutting the chief of account's estimate, not to liberal pension increases. Congress may need to appropriate for the current and resulting deficits.
Drownings at Westville New Jersey claim Walter and George Lyford. Mrs. McDowell dies in Pennsylvania from a lamp explosion. A Barn fire in Valparaiso Indiana kills five year old son of Baron Bartholomew. Granada steamship ashore near Manzanillo. all aboard safe. W L Harrison oil ship destroyed by fire at Ventura California with $80,000 loss. Manhattan Brass Co factory burns, nearly $300,000 loss. Brooklyn church veil fire causes panic during Communion. St Louis Arkansas & Texas train derails after striking a cow near Crooked Bayou. 8 C Stafford killed, postal clerks bruised, others injured.
A survey of suicide and murder cases across West Virginia California Oklahoma Alabama Illinois New York Nebraska and Oregon includes W H Hawre killing his wife and then taking his own life in Woodstock West Virginia J B Henderson killing his landlady and then ending his life in Santa Barbara California Alf Grizzard lynched in Milan Tennessee and others linked to robberies, suicides, and mob violence. The report lists James M Galloway removal charges in Guthrie Oklahoma a Montgomery Alabama river jumping death by C P Brown and more.
James Wilber killed five in the Judith basin Montana then hanged himself with a towel in his cell. At least three victims were Helena residents Mr and Mrs Kurtz and their adopted daughter. The Kurtzs ran a Grass Valley mine boarding house and left May 26 with wagon and camp outfit. Detectives identified the murderers by the stolen wagon winch. The Briggs family are the remaining victims whose identities are unknown locally.
Reports from abroad note hot weather harming southern Russian crops. In Bradford England a large Manningham mill fire causes about £50,000 in losses with no firefighters killed. A jury convicts five railway workers of manslaughter in the Ormagh crash near Ireland. The Austrian emperor’s speech to empire delegates warns of war dangers and calls for more troops, signaling distrust of Serbia and Russia while praising Bulgaria’s government. London reacts to the speech as unusually informative.
The pope authorizes Archbishop Feehan of Chicago to take measures against Clan-na-Gael after a report to the Vatican via Cardinal Simeoni. Col Spangler reported 25 000 fed daily in the state and Cambria borough lists 325 houses swept away. Thomas Axworthy, Cleveland treasurer, arrived at the International hotel near Sault Ste Marie and plans to return to Cleveland in sixty days.
The Spring Valley Illinois coal miners lock-out has reduced the town population by about five thousand. A currency official approved a fifty million dollar capitalization for First National Bank of Shullsburg. A Northern syndicate buys land at Appomattox Court House where Lee surrendered. Union Pacific in Boston reports no Chicago strike warnings. A Fostoria report notes Chicago board of trade examining wheat crops and grain heads showing a common insect impact in Indiana and Illinois.
At a Western association meeting the Western and Northwestern divisions agreed to suspend lower through traffic rates east of Chicago and apply local rates to St Paul and Minneapolis from July 5. Special rates will protect Chicago to St Paul shippers on items like iron goods sugar syrup and farm implements.
Markets report in New York and nearby cities show Chicago Duluth St Paul and Minneapolis prices for wheat rye barley oats and corn. Futures on wheat mixed with June July months firm and other months weaker. cash flour and feed prices listed. receipts and sales volumes given for several markets.
About 400 Farmers alliance members meet in Huron. Hugh J Campbell urges party loyalty within existing parties to win offices from senator to constable. Resolutions call for direct elections, anti proxy rules, government control of railways, free currency, and a broad platform for a new South Dakota.
A Lewiston dispatch reports five bodies found in the Judith river about twenty five miles northwest of Lewiston with a rifle death. Coroners and deputies pursued clues while county officials warn a lone traveler may be the murderer as emigrants are suspected victims.
Multiple violent incidents appear in the report including Conrad Bauman killing his wife and then taking his own life in Missouri over jealousy. In Nebraska a man named Nick Foley shoots Miss Riggs, Mrs. Clark, and Mr. Clark during a confrontation. A Nashville mail pouch theft disrupts southbound service, with goods and money likely lost. Inter state commerce officials pursue indictments over alleged discriminatory rates involving Soo line alcohol shipments.
Marcia Burke held on Cronin murder charges is identified by Chicago investigator John Collins after extradition papers were sworn out. Ottawa officials discuss swift extradition while Minnesota land cases evolve over swamp land patents and government obligations.
Assistant Attorney General Childs of Minnesota made a strong argument before the...
American Horse, a Sioux chief, pressed the commission to hold a daylight council with the Indians to clarify questions. About a hundred attended at the pavilion, with Red Cloud present but noncommittal. American Horse questioned land sections and severalty, while Gov. Foster urged Washington influence. Gen. Crook explained feasibility concerns. The session ended with optimism for clearer terms and a plan to convene again tomorrow.
Secretary Noble revokes Secretary Vilas decision in William J. Rowland preemption case Aberdeen Dakota, granting rehearing and evidence of cultivation. Martha Blake homestead case Huron South Dakota, patent ordered after Secretary Chandler reverses Sparks position citing good faith and field labor hardships.
Gjertsen announces resignation from pursuit of Minnesota consul general posts in Washington. He cites Doc Leonard’s appointment as a blow to his chances and doubts about Senator Davis's support. Mentions Washburn’s visit and possible winter resumption of Minnesota patronage talks amid lingering rivalries.
Grand jury to probe Camp 20 of Clan na Gael as evidence mounts that ten or more members may be indicted for the Cronin murder. The state’s attorney says he already has enough to hang half that number and extradition papers for Martin Burke, Winnipeg, were signed. Detective Culling to arrest Burke.
Washington observers note no word on an October extra session as Burrows departs. Candidates for speaker push for early action but cabinet and president oppose, citing burden on tours, reports, and personal comfort. Senate reluctance and public duty clash with candidate-driven pressure.
The Curran case in Waupaca Wisconsin opens with John D Curran admitting he killed W W Hazel t ine with a gun but claims it was in self defense. The state passes three challenges while the defense has thirteen and the jury is seated. Medical examiners testified on Hazel t ine s wounds as the court adjourns for the day.
Special Telegram from June 24 describes Sheriff Clary's Benton note on the Bain wagon blood trace and Wilber trade of a spring wagon. It says Kartz and Briggs likely carried $1500 with Wilber. A plan to dig the lodging house floor is proposed to recover buried victims and verify missing Irish peddler Dolan. Emery Huson identified Wilber’s body as the suspect in Benton.
Overnight debris and items drift to Edgartown Nantucket and nearby islands hint at a maritime collision. Found are a City of Rome life preserver, green and slate wreckage, gilt mouldings, a large door, window sash, and Victoria bills of lading. Widespread wreckage, including Haytien Republic cards and a two foot mast, fuels the mystery of a Victoria Haytien Republic collision.
Fire swept through the First ward of Johnstown Pennsylvania near Market Walnut Main and the river scorching twenty five houses including a large brick schoolhouse. Fire crews from Philadelphia aided as debris sparks caused collapse and a dynamite blast later killed or injured several workers. Coroner Evans to hold inquest Wednesday. Bodies of a man and boy found in the Ohio River are believed from Johnstown.
Chief Gabriel Renville and Rev. John Crawford from Sisseton agency spent a day in Washington and met with Commissioner Belt, urging payment of annuities and noting congress must act. They learned land patents are written and recording, with completion expected by July 1 as Diggs stays to press Secretary Noble.
The body of William Sandercock was recovered from the Lilly mine by miners who faced falling rock. The inspector will review the mine's safety. In Ishpeming and Negau nee iron mines seven men died this week, with several days of fatal losses. The Lake Superior iron district tallies 37 deaths in May, signaling a grim season.
A heavy team ran away in La Crosse on June 24 overturning a light wagon carrying John A. Cullman and his son. Both men were trampled and severely injured, taken unconscious. Cullman, a carpenter and elder citizen, is not expected to survive until morning. the boy's condition is only slightly improved.
L J Dodge head sawyer at the Peyton Kimball Barbour saw mill was instantly killed when a log carriage started while he cleared bark and splinters from the guides. His body was found in five pieces.
John A. Bolce aged 21 and Edward 8 Bolce aged 18 drowned while bathing in the Red river near here yesterday. Their former home was at Arcadia, Wisconsin.
A two year-old child of farmer Charles Singerland living two miles east of Expora drank a four year poison preparation and died after suffering in agony.
A London correspondent recounts Padre Agostino's dramatic story of love forbidden by birth, Garibaldi era service with a wound earned captaincy, a noblewoman's suicide, a duel that killed his rival, and his later turn to religious preaching. Now about sixty, his sermons are said to seem improvised.
A Chicago hotel punishes the issue of English pronunciation led by Pugh the iron broker who omits his H in speech. Two friends at the hotel recall meeting him and misidentify him, with one noting he is called Pug by his accent. The tale reflects name culture and linguistic quirks among a social clique.
A collage of jokes and quips on language, politics, pets, and family life. It weaves cartoons of witty insults, blithe misreadings, and didactic one liners, highlighting caricatured characters from readers andortals, with light moral tones and punchlines.
A Scotch clergyman recounts a lecture tale showing an elder reading Psalm 34 verse thirteen as Keep thy tongue from evil and thy lips from squeaking guile. He quips the scripture does not forbid kissing but urges choosing quiet girls who do not squeak under the operation.
A widow receives 10,000 francs for her husband’s death in a railway accident while a traveler with a leg loss gets 20,000 francs. She confronts the company, the clerk explains 20,000 cannot replace a leg, but 10,000 could buy another husband instead. The widow, young, leaves after brief reflection.
The Pall Mall Gazette notes wild guesses about how far one can see from the Eiffel Tower. The Temps cites a real limit of forty miles, encompassing Fontainebleau Nantes and Pontoise, with such a view possible only in exceptionally clear weather.
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