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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1894
Page
4
John W. Hutchinson, last survivor of the Hutchinson Brothers famed as singers, is now 74 years old. The belief among some scientists persists that animal remains constitute the raw material for natural petroleum.
A Maple Valley resident raises an albino robin found beneath a tree. The bird is pure white with pink eyes and is being cared for in a cage.
An elderly New Yorker left 500 for the aid of her Skye terrier Bobby in her will. The story hints at a possible reunion for the dog with caretakers or rescuers.
Parker Pillsbury of Concord New Hampshire a noted abolitionist allied with William Lloyd Garrison and Samuel Phillips suffered a slight stroke of paralysis with reports indicating his health remains stable and under care.
Reports indicate the copyright for Uncle Tom's Cabin expired last year but Mrs. Stowe’s heirs still receive a bonus from the publishers profits. The brief notes ongoing discussion among rights holders and literary historians about post expiry payments.
A local Arkansas editor faces arrest on burglary charges after allegedly stealing from a store. He reportedly boasted of originality by lifting editorials from a contemporary column.
It is noted that Harriet Beecher Stowe at S2 is not fully robust but shows stronger mind and body than a year earlier. Her illness previously caused great concern among friends.
The Rev. Henry L. Foote of Christ Episcopal church in St. Joseph Missouri intends to resign after parishioners criticized him for inviting a colored clergyman to share a meal at a church festival.
Observers see the American built yacht Dacotah as superior in British waters. The Yachting World notes some admirers would back her against the Yoraters on even terms, signaling strong confidence in the Dacotah's performance.
The emigration issue eases as hard times bite. Foreigners returning home are not the type to become good citizens and their stories may deter others from coming here.
William RK Van derbilt announces a London residence project designed to outdo aristocracy in cost and style, aiming to redefine wealth by luxury rather than vulgar dollars. The move signals bold ambitions in transatlantic high society.
Three bears gifted to the young sons of the German emperor arrive in Berlin. The bears, sent by Count Douglas, are from a wealthy nobleman closely tied to the German empire. Count Douglas traces his lineage to the historic Douglas family of Scotland.
The state courts are described as housing aging politicians as judges. Ex Gov Leon Abbott set a pattern by appointing ex Senator Saulsberg, then his successor tapped Abbott, and Gov Wertz recently named ex Gov Rogert T. Green to a judgeship, succeeding the late William Walter Phelps.
The country realizes how many good citizens exist only when election year comes. Men driven by patriotic motives sacrifice personal convenience to serve the people, yet some overlook such noble sacrifice.
Har row school boys raise funds to erect a costly monument at the grave of R. M. Ballantyne in Rome. Robert Louis Stevenson replies with a proposal for a simple memorial and to dedicate most of the subscription to honoring the surviving Ballantyne family members. The suggested inscription reads Erected to his cheerful memory by a grateful generation.
The crucifixion painting by Munukacsy, praised as a rare mastery of materials, has moved from Paris to Antwerp for exhibition before its intended placement in Count Andrassy's mausoleum. The work is highly commended for its noble design and execution.
The British Ambassador at Berlin Sir Edward Malet has not yet signed reappointment, alleging dissatisfaction with Britain's Africa stance. He has negotiated a treaty addressing the Congo question with Belgium excluded, noting France could trigger conflict. If France moves, Belgium stands as the weak link, while Germany and England would defend the Congo State.
Paris newspapers list living European descendants of Napoleon I. Among them are Lucien Napoleon of Canino also Cardinal Bonaparte, Gabrielle del Drago, Napoleon Charles with two daughters Marie and Eugenie, Roland Napoleon with a daughter, Jeanne Marquis de Villeneuve, and Jerome’s line Princes Louis and Victor plus Laetitia Duchess of Aosta. Caroline’s line includes Countesses Gaddi Taveggi and Matevcci Garini and Prince Pontecorvo.
A compact weekly digest highlights major happenings from around the world. Brief items cover politics, conflicts, economics, science, and culture, noting notable leaders, institutions, dates, and locations shaping global affairs.
Congressman Fletcher's measure to reimburse Minnesota for arms furnished to the state militia before ISS7 passed in the deficiency bill. The state will receive 5321 dollars. Congress also added another legal holiday, labor day, to the national list per Senator McGann's recommendation.
Emma Juch marries New York Assistant District Attorney Wellman while Gen. William F.F. Wheeler, pioneer telegraph and railroad figure, dies in Helena. Ex-judge John D. Finney dies in St. Louis. Madeline Pollard travels to New Orleans to write a society novel. Rufus Cummings Garland wed Miss Henri Hobson in Washington.
A flood of fatal incidents from lightning and wind damages is detailed across towns including Urlan Virginia Pekin Minnesota and Lynchburg Ohio with deaths from storms including a fatal fall at Ogden New York and drownings in Toronto and Embarrass River. A fire and a collapsed water tower in Columbus Ohio and a cyclone near Valparaiso Illinois also feature among the losses.
An outbreak among Charleston Massachusetts convicts sparks reports of prison illness. Georgia train robbers execute a precise heist. An unnamed Chicago man kills a married woman then dies by suicide. Montreal jewelers duped by a Chicago impostor calling himself Phil Armour Jr. A Iowa convict Joe Turner dies after a guard clubbing. Frank Wise charged in Davis Illinois with killing his father. Indiana trustee Dr Levi Connor commits suicide amid $1700 short. Newark New Jersey man Sk B Christopher arrested for defrauding Prudential of 11000. Des Moines Iowa woman is guilty of poisoning her blind husband and is sentenced to life. Millville New Jersey man insane stabbed wife and daughter, daughter to die. Deputies Brown Minett and Harper of Paris Texas report they are alive after alleged killings by horse thieves. Arapahoe Indian interpreter Henry Reed shoots self after killing child at Shoshone Agency Wyoming. Cause of death by own action unknown. Edward H Seeley, Texas author, dies by suicide at New.
The text recounts a man named York killed by a throat cut. Henry Campbell, described as a negro, was fatally shot by Isaac Wainwright of Bard Iowa after stealing clothes and money from him. Campbell died. Frank Raynor shot his wife in Chicago and was captured in Cleveland at his uncle’s house with two self-inflicted wounds while attempting suicide.
World news items describe Boer exasperation over a demonstration, with threats of violence against English settlers in the Transvaal. Reports from Europe note earthquakes in Peloponnesus and political shifts in Italy and Greece.
Leadville saloons now close on Sunday. Families of 200 striking miners evicted at Painter's Run Pa. Franklin MacVeagh nominated for senator by Illinois Democrats. William M. Singerly named governor by Pennsylvania Democrats. Brand Whitlock appointed on governor's staff with rank of colonel. Chicago Irish refuse funds for Ireland home rule while factions quarrel. Yale faculty approves abolition of annual commencement. Railroads show no opposition to Patterson amendments to the interstate commerce act. George Sheppard sails from Omaha to Scotland by steam yacht. New York cruiser arrives after six month voyage amid Rio yellow fever. Baccalaureate sermons at Michigan and Yale. Duluth celebrates cornerstone of new board of trade building. Masons observed. Sioux City approves $340000 bridge appropriation over the Mississippi. Justice Ingraham denies restraining Erie Railway bonds. Louisville dry goods firm J C Sheashots & Co. fails. Ex Governor Russell speaks at Yale alumni day. Ex Governor Green named New Jersey court of errors member. Farragut Post denounces armor plate frauds in Omaha. Carnegie plant confiscation recommended. Smallpox on tug Ela M Smith at Bay City. crew isolated.
The article discusses diamonds found in meteorites near Canon Diablo Arizona being true stones, not impostors. It notes the survey’s monograph, ponderous questions about life on other worlds, and the high price potential of diamonds made synthetically versus mined gems. It cites past experiments and 1893 gem production figures, with U S rough gems mainly sold to tourists.
Chicago Great Western workers join eleven rail lines in a nationwide American Railway union boycott targeting Pullman cars. By June 29 the movement paralyzed freight and passenger traffic across the West, with police deploying in Chicago and rail yards as strikers press for full effectiveness.
In St Paul the Northern Pacific is practically tied up as the American Railway Union orders out all workers. General Manager Mendrick confirms the strike began at midnight, with the Pacific division the only part operating. Trains to Fargo and another forecast for nine were stalled or idle. The conflict signals a prolonged and robust industrial clash.
Chicago reports packers attempting to move eight beef trains against strikers who refused, risking paralysis of stock yards business. Trains halted outside yards, perishable freight at risk, rail lines strained, Debs warns of broader strike impact, urging action against managers.
A rail tie up ended last night as all trains into both cities operated with Pullman cars attached. Uncertain if service will resume far, while large crowds gathered at depots without incident.
In St Louis on June 50 Director Kern of the Ro UL reports President Debs has cleared the strike across the Gould system. M J Elliot another director of the ARB U has arrived to aid Kern in managing the strike.
Duluth Minnesota reports breaking of a tie up between the Wisconsin Central and Northern Pacific. West bound and Chicago trains with sleepers left with regular crews without incident. No trains moved on the Omaha line.
John M. Egan of the general managers association provides a nationwide strike tally. He cites numbers for each railroad including Northwestern 1,025 switchmen and shopmen. Illinois 5,000 citrus, Eastern Illinois 200, Santa Fe 850, Chicago & Northern Pacific 75, Wisconsin Central 50, Great Western 300, Baltimore & Ohio 400, Pennsylvania 2,500, Western Indiana 200. Total 17,850.
Spokane reports no Northern Pacific trains moving as workers strike at Wallace Idaho demanding wages from before January. Tearman mine shuts for fuel shortage while Davenport Washington sees business continue. Union Pacific delays southbound with Fullmans attached after yardmen refuse Pullmans. Great Northern runs without Pullmans.
Cincinnati on June 30 reports 5000 workers out in coordinated strike. Switchmen and yard employees began walkout this morning, later joined by yard crews in Ludlow Covington and Newport across the river. No freights are being moved or made up.
Duluth reports empty Omaha line with no outbound trains. Chicago limited arrives with a Wagner car. Northern Pacific passenger service runs. freight halted. Omaha morning bound for St Paul remains in yards as crew walks out.
In St. Paul on July 2 the strike halts freight on Northern Pacific with passenger runs St. Paul to Fargo and Portland to Spokane. About 500 workers reportedly out. At Omaha freight blocked at union depot while regular passenger trains run. Yard and shop staff and numerous train crews affected, totaling around 200.
In Kansas City on July 2 the expected A. R. U. walkout did not occur as anticipated. Argenteine shows little change while Rock Island and Chicago & Alton run trains through the area to avoid potential stalling elsewhere. other lines move normal.
San Francisco July 2 reports no improvement in the strike situation. Even if more trains go out from Oakland yards there is little prospect of progress. The Oregon express, which left Oakland unmolested, is now effectively stalled at Red Bluff due to strikers.
Des Moines reports General Master Workman Sovereign received Debs telegram stating crisis not yet reached and asked for support for railroad workers. Sovereign pledged backing and sent urgent telegrams to freight handlers in Minneapolis St Paul Spokane San Francisco Portland Boston Baltimore New Orleans and other cities to be ready to strike at a moment’s notice. He also ordered 3000 Chicago workers including packers to walk out. Sovereign is confident about the movement’s momentum.
July 3 report from Chicago notes two thousand strikers overcoming 200 deputy sheriffs and marshals whose efforts collapsed. They sought state and federal aid, telegrams sent to U S District Attorney Milchrist and Sheriff Gilbert requesting the Fifteenth Regiment at Fort Sheridan and militia to lift the blockade and restore order.
United States Judges Woods and Grosscup hear a voluminous injunction bill filed by Edwin Walker and Milchrist to stop strikers from interfering with the mails. The filing directs protection against interference on trains under interstate commerce rules. Judge Woods notes marshal enforcement and possible use of troops if needed.
In a telegram from Senator Davis of Minnesota to D D McInnis of Duluth he denounces Kyle s mail train resolution as harmful to national welfare and states rights He warns associates have usurped power to regulate commerce and are near an overt act of levying war against the United States The senator urges wiser thoughts to regain control of government
Cincinnati reports call for a strikers parade tonight at Mildale Illinois intersection with Kentucky Central and Louisville & Nashville lines. F W Phelan travels to prevent trouble as sixteen deputy marshals are deployed. Citizens refuse deputy roles amid boycott affecting butchers and grocers. Trains through Ludlow Indiana are heavily guarded amid riverfront tensions.
St Louis telegram reports Ben Harris a Black man killed his wife at 12 50 this morning the shooting stemmed from jealousy. police filed a homicide report and are investigating the domestic tragedy.
A St Paul report lists ten killed and about twenty injured from a recent cyclone. Names, towns and injuries span Minnesota and neighboring South Dakota, with fatalities including Mrs. Sam Roach and John Winkler. Western storms traced from South Dakota to Minnesota caused widespread destruction and numerous injuries.
Reports from South Dakota describe a powerful storm yesterday injuring a teacher near Aberdeen and flooding Westport and Frederick. Hail ruined crops and many buildings including depots and warehouses were blown down. A woman and child were hurt near Houghton as several farmhouses collapsed. The storm track extended toward Edgely and Osler and crossed into Minnesota and Missouri River areas.
Banker John W. Paris of Fiankfort Ind was found guilty of false pretense by a jury. He received a six year prison term and a $1000 fine.
The Panama Canal liquidators sign an agreement with a new company bearing a capital of 60,000,000 francs to complete the canal project. The arrangement, announced from Paris on June 29, ties the old canal venture to the new firm as efforts to finish the waterway move forward.
Miller South Dakota reports a Wednesday storm as the worst here. Several farmers lost houses and barns while hail pounded crops across the county.
Edinburgh June 29 only 500 Scottish miners remain at work as the strike disrupts shipping and steel trades. Railroads cut daily trains due to a sharp drop in mineral traffic.
In St Paul Otto Wenigkeit who pleaded guilty to killing William Lindhoff a bartender faced a new defense move. His attorney submitted seven affidavits alleging epilepsy hereditary drunkenness and unsound mind to claim moral irresponsibility. The case was continued after the filings.
Clifton P. Lewis aged 44 of the Priedeman Lewis Biscuit Co Saint Paul died at his parents home in Watertown Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon June 23 after several months illness the immediate cause being heart disease Funer al held Monday Lewis was well known and regarded as wealthy in Saint Paul
Fort Wayne Ind Special J Leigh Fey of De Kalb County was nominated for congress today by the Republicans of the Twelfth district. He is the party’s chosen candidate to represent the district in Congress.
In London Henri Rochefort denounces Casimir Perier as president design, claiming the choice will revive Marshal McMahon era government and force resignation or surrender, predicting the new presidency will trigger civil war.
J A Wright was shot and killed by his son-in-law J J Glover in Dewine Texas. Wright surrendered to authorities after family troubles led to the fatal confrontation.
In Washington the senate resumed the tariff debate focusing on income tax clauses. Amendments by Allison and Hill to limit taxation on small stock holders and to cap exemptions were debated and rejected or altered. final actions touched section 105 and sugar schedules as the chamber adjourned. Funeral of Carnot follows with Paris displays.
Washington July 2 The senate enters the fourteenth week of tariff debate and aims to vote before ad journment Tuesday night though no fixed agreement exists. Democrats pushed for Tuesday as the voting day but failed. The house attends to District of Columbia business.
Lincoln Neb special Father Corbett, weary of delays in clergy charges against Bishop Bonacum, will go to Rome to present grievances in person. Impoverished by expenses, he launches a lecture tour titled Why Is It so Hard to be Good to fund the mission and recount Lincoln diocesan troubles.
Washington Special Senator Sherman introduced a resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to study regulation by law of sleeping and parlor cars not owned by railroads engaged in interstate commerce. The inquiry covers operating costs, charges for use, and reasonable seat berths and section rates.
La Junta Colorado special notes that local A I U members will strike and stay out until Santa Fe employees who refused to handle Pullman cars are reinstated. They also vow not to handle Pullmans until arbitration is agreed to by Pullman Company.
In Trinidad Colorado the anti Pullman strike expanded with operators at Raton Las Vegas and Albuquerque unable to be reached at midnight and soon after workers in Trinidad quit.
Washington July 2 President Cleveland and numerous officials and diplomats attended a solemn requiem high mass yesterday honoring the obsequies of President Carnot.
The queen's breeding stock at Bushy Dark near Hampton Court sold today with 75 lots including 60 yearlings 45 brood mares and foals and 3 stallions. Wedlock the dam of Best Man sold for 4600 guineas to Baron Hirsch and Sanda dam of Sainfain Golden Garter and Verech sold for 2000 guineas. Total receipts reached 23000 guineas.
Paris reports reveal fifteen notorious anarchists were arrested today including Iranecois who had just been released from Brussels prison. The incident highlights heightened security and ongoing anti anarchist actions in the city.
A dispatch to the Commissioner of Pensions reports that W R Drury, tied to the Norfolk pension case, was found guilty on thirty indictments for violations of pension laws and the court overruled the motion for a new trial.
The United States ship Lancaster recently returned from around the world has been put out of commission at the New York navy yard indicating a formal decommissioning after its recent voyage and service.
A tense postal dispute in California risks a total suspension of through mail service if workers refuse to placate Pullman car issues and the company withholds trains. The stoppage would cut mail between California and the East, crippling communication.
James Smith Allen, a farmer six miles north of Greencastle Indiana, shot and killed his wife before shooting himself. He left a note blaming his wife's infidelity and interference of relatives for the deeds.
Lima dispatch reports Peru orders a general arrest of revolution supporters while Britain recognizes President Bourguina’s government. In Denver a special note says the Santa Fe railroad avoids Pullman cars. other trains run normally up to 11 a.m.
St Paul police urged to locate Isaac Freedman twelve year old son of Louis Freedman of 628 Lincoln Place Minneapolis. He was last seen Monday wearing a pink shirt light trousers black stockings and russet shoes. He is tall and slender.
Windom Minnesota special district court sentencingRebt Nolan receives six year term in Stillwater for grand larceny.
A question of whether a cat will attack a rat in a trap drew witnesses from St Louis shops and seafaring men. Traders and an old river worker testified the cat avoids a restrained rat, likely from pride or chivalry, not fear, with a cat sparing an incapacitated prey.
A navy department statement shows eighty Atlantic and Pacific merchant vessels fit as transports and just over half that number usable as cruisers. Most ships lie on the Atlantic coast with the Pacific coast light. Subsidies aid vessel inspections and ratings as cruiser or transport classes. In war, the U S could deploy vast forces on these ships, with transports capable of carrying over 100000 men and cruisers offering substantial capacity. Washington Star.
Detroit Free Press recounts a Western scene where villagers capture a suspect for theft and present a jurist with a law book. The judge fines the group ten dollars for contempt of court and dismisses the case against the accused.
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