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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1889
Page
3
A western preacher denounced extravagance during a sermon and did not spare a woman wearing a $12 bonnet who fainted on the spot, the moment marking a striking display of public reaction at the service.
Last year 407 arrests for counterfeiting and 146 convictions were recorded with 165 discharges. The majority of counterfeiters were Italians.
In England a person can obtain the names of the shareholders of any stock company for 25 cents, provided the request is made on short notice. The rule appears to simplify access to ownership details for investors and researchers seeking quick corporate transparency.
A campaign is underway in San Francisco to establish a Garibaldi Memorial School that will teach Italian history to young Italian Americans, preserving cultural heritage and advancing community education.
The article notes that hemp and similar fiber consumption increased by 25 percent over the past year due to the growing use of the twine binder in harvesting.
A late moon eclipse in Downville Colorado featured a striking rainbow ring around the moon, enclosing seven bright stars of first magnitude.
The Japanese emperor ordered a substantial reduction from an initial estimate of 12 million dollars. The final cost settled at 3,968,231 dollars for the palace, reflecting swift budget discipline by imperial command.
The St Louis Dispatch reports a proposed Missouri law to ban dinner hour horn blowing except for legitimate uses. The piece notes the state's sensitivity to noise and the public nuisance concern during meals, urging clear exemptions for essential signaling.
Mrs J Kellogg has been admitted to practice before Kansas courts and has surpassed many leading lawyers in the state by securing an income of 5000 dollars per year through her work.
A US quack sold a street remedy in Paris claiming pain relief in one minute. Those who were not helped complained and he was jailed for a year.
A Norwegian engineer locates leaks in a ship in dry dock by filling the vessel with smoke. The escaping smoke reveals the leaks in a process that takes only thirty to forty minutes.
It has lately been discovered by Dr. Herold of the board of health in Newark New Jersey that many cases of lead poisoning result from the use of bottled soda water the stoppers of which usually contain lead which is dissolved by the soda water.
A wry note that Mexican law prohibits reading newspapers aloud, yet few people heed it. People prefer cafes and social spaces for news, claiming half an hour there yields more information than a month of papers.
George Elliott of Baltimore, likely the oldest aeronaut, began ballooning in 1834 and made 127 ascents with only one serious injury. He broke a thigh on that flight and afterward quit flying. Now 84, he works as a shoemaker.
Representatives Long of Massachusetts and Breckinridge of Kentucky spoke at a Philadelphia dinner. The ex governor of Massachusetts, soon to resume law practice, praised Breckinridge as a distinguished retiring Democrat while calling Lama a retiring Republican member.
Hartford, Connecticut praises a flagman at a city crossing who has served 27 years without an accident. Though stationed within the city limits, he has not entered the city for 16 years and has never seen the new post office begun in 1873, claiming fatigue after 12 hours of steady daily work.
The Philadelphia Ledger explains Wayne MacVeagh and Daniel Dougherty relocated to New York because civil courts in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania offer abundant work yet lack high profile criminal defense. They seek the excitement of defending notable criminals, of which New York has many.
A petition presented by Sherman of Rooks county asks the Kansas legislature to appropriate funds to test artificial rainfall. The 1532 signers, many veterans, argue that cannonading or other atmospheric perturbations may induce rain and urge a state trial of such experiments.
The Senate amendments to the eleventh census bill expand inquiry on soldiers sailors widows and racial categories including negroes mulattoes quadroons and octoroons. It also broadens checks on recorded indebtedness of private corporations and individuals. President Cleveland orders land offices closed by Feb 28, prompting criticism over rapid consolidation and staff relocation issues.
James Cassidy of the Illinois state agricultural office in Springfield was killed instantly by a Chicago and Alton train in St Louis. Nearby, Thomas Iverson of Kenyon Minnesota, 76, fell into a curbed well and survived. A Northern Central passenger train near Ralston Pennsylvania derailed, injuring about fifteen and fatally injuring Conductor William Dale. Bangor Maine to St John New Brunswick train wreck near Kingman scorched cars by fire. several clerks Palmer and Mudgett trapped, with Campbell fatally injured. Desperate rescue efforts saved Palmer but Mudgett and Campbell perished in the blaze.
Dr D W Bliss died at Washington on February 21 after a final illness marked by paralysis from the fifteenth. He remained conscious to the end but unable to speak. He was cared for by his son and daughter and several colleagues. his daughter Mrs George Milburn of Montana was the sole immediate family member absent. Oscar W Neebe, Chicago anarchist, wrote to Gov Fifer reiterating denial of ties to the Haymarket tragedy and asking clemency for remaining time, claiming remorse and intent to become law abiding if released.
A compendium of killings suicides and crimes across the nation. Milwaukee policeman Louis Schlie shot himself after a decline in health. Alfred Mangenee son of a ex congressman died by laudanum in Kansas City. Mendocino county sheriffs seize two alleged stage robbers Manning and Hanlon with $750 and a silver watch. P F Clark a Chicago druggist assassinated in his store. Edward McMer iot the moonshiner king captured after a fierce brush with posse. Inspector Byrnes seeks Ives and Staynor for grand larceny as New York court hints indictments. Circleville treasurer James Lane suspected in $25 000 shortage amid bucket shop ties. Judge Dudley Kennedy commits suicide after stock losses with Fisk & Hatch. Mrs Lizzie McAuley and two children found dead in Chicago with gas. no grand jury indictment. A Chicago woman linked to Clark murder case as papers reveal infidelity with W H Smith. Police chase unknown suspects.
The article notes the German emperor’s health and morphia use for sleep, then discusses Manitoba plan to aid Hudson’s Bay Railway at 2000 dollars per mile within the province, promising bond guarantees of 4.5 million dollars, plus land grants, to enable construction. It references the London Times on U S expansion and a Samoa consular letter warning Americans to stay noncombatant amid Mataafa clashes.
About 150 of Sitting Bull's followers departed Standing Rock, heading up the Missouri river with reports of hostility to whites. Meanwhile Johnson county Iowa sheriff seized two carloads of beer at Burlington depot, sending them to a storehouse as saloons close under a statewide prohibition in effect. Investigations of saloons continue. President Harrison is expected to focus on civil service reforms after March 4, with limited removals and no broad purge of minor Washington positions. efficient incumbents likely to serve term.
The notorious Hal Reid was pardoned by Gov. Merriam amid new affidavits and testimony from a woman who insists the crime was a mutual act, not the rape he was convicted of. Judge Hart spearheaded efforts, securing evidence kept private under promise of confidentiality. Minneapolis reaction mixed with surprise and earlier doubts about guilt.
A London Daily News report explains how modern science counts micro dust particles in air. Dr Franklin’s methods track micro organisms and John Aitkin of Falkirk measures harmless dust motes, noting 30000 particles per thousandth of a cubic inch and changes with weather.
A countryman and his wife discuss a clock novelty in which a bird pops out at the hour and crows the hour. The man notes the bird sings cuckoo the appropriate number of times while the wife dismisses the idea as impractical for daily life.
Ten girls and one man die after a squib factory explosion near Wilkes-Barre. The Powell plant employed eighty four girls aged twelve to twenty and collapsed after a second blast as rescuers pulled out charred remains. Foreman Reese survived yet suffered severe injuries. cause remains disputed between spontaneous combustion and powder presence.
After a Pixley train robbery authorities dispatched a special car and about ten officers to the scene. Eyewitness tramps described three armed men in overcoats and white shirts, one fleeing on the engine. A passenger was killed by buckshot near the temple, and a bomb jolted the express car as robbers fled with an estimated haul between 50,000 and 60,000.
The piece argues that early open housing and venting limited disease spread via water. It notes deadly lower viscera infections from contaminated water and cites a view that outdoor air is far cleaner than crowded indoor air. It claims modern airtight homes may pose greater lung risks, per a late writer in the New York Tribune.
A theater advertising agent witnessed a horse collapse at Canal Street and the Bowery. He promptly summoned his bill poster who, within seconds, affixed a large yellow and black poster to the animal’s side before the horse cooled. The stunt highlights his flair for novel advertising.
Wilhelm Heinrich a 45 year old German man living in Aurdal was found frozen to death one mile east of Fergus Falls Minnesota. He came to town with an ox team and was known to drink occasionally though not intoxicated at the time. Some think other causes led to his death while the weather was mild. Heinrich was a native of Ohio.
Washington early today reports that both Senate and House adopted the conference committee’s report on the northern territories. The bill moves to the president for signature. Delegates and Dakotan officials celebrated broadly as Springer and Baker guided rapid passage amid cheers and backstage congratulatory scenes.
Report from Preene Sioux Falls Huron Grand Forks says crowds celebrate in streets. Citizens rejoice at passage of the omnibus bill and anticipate constitutional action, increased business, and emigration, with bankers predicting capital inflow and Cox’s course praised.
Prince George Eristoff de Gourie of Russia, known for cosmopolitan exploits, has been arrested on grand larceny charges in New York. The warrant stems from a complaint by Augustus T. Borkwell alleging he obtained a sealskin overcoat worth 500 with promise to pay by February 15 and then pawned it for 100. the pawn ticket and coat were recovered.
A courtroom exchange features a lawyer pressing a witness on age. The witness replies she is about thirty to forty, and the judge is about to record thirty-nine, prompting a wry retort on potential consequences.
The territorial admission bill was signed by President Cleveland on Washington's birthday, prompting universal relief and joy in South Dakota and across Dakota Territory. Citizens celebrate self government, while Yankton rejoices over capital location and the split into two states.
New York markets show Wheat No 2 red at 98 99 4e and other grades around 1.10, Corn around 34e, Oats 33 49e, and Eggs at 14 14 1 4c. Chicago cash quotes list flour unchanged, spring and red wheat around 1.05 to 1.06, corn 34e, oats 25ec, rye 44e, pork and lard prices, plus flax and hay bids. Minneapolis and St. Paul report mixed wheat values, corn around 29 30c, oats 24 27c, hay bids up to 5.50, and butter around 16 22c.
Mrs. Kate Maxwell known as Cattle Kate leads a mob from her Wyoming ranch to confront two alleged Colorado gamblers, Farley and Goodell, who fleece locals. After disarming the crowd at a saloon, the gang beat the gamblers outside, then Kate proposes burning the place and sending them to Utah, but spares their lives by sending them away with horses and money.
The plan relocates Benson Worthington and Redwood Falls to Tracy, shifts Tracy to Marshall on the Wilmar division, with eight officials removed. Fitzus Falls closes and joins St. Cloud district. Wisconsin sees La Crosse and St Croix Falls offices closed, attached to Eau Claire. Archives directed to be moved to annexed offices.
An altercation occurred in a senate committee room between Senators Blackburn and Chandler over Indian trader ships policy. Rumors claim insults were hurled at Blackburn and Chandler was assaulted, possibly with an ear pulling. The quarrel arose from committee disagreements and ended when other members separated them.
The Minnesota Senate and House clash over pool selling bans and a joint resolution urging arbitration with Congress. Debates cover anti Pinkerton moves, beef and pork price blame, soldier peddling bills, and reform on officer seats. House and Senate consider boiler inspections, prison rules, and public accounts while committees prune staff and push for civil service and session length clarity.
In a Brooklyn Tabernacle sermon Dr. Talmage contends that many life mysteries are best endured as trouble. He argues that hardship purifies character and that some of God’s purposes are beyond human understanding, urging believers to trust divine sovereignty and imagine heavenly rewards.
Reminiscences recount Dickens arriving in Hartford by small steamer in February 1842 on a cold open winter day. He drew crowds as he went to the City Hotel, looked like a young Cockney swell, and impressed locals with his genial manner and genius. A dinner at the City Hotel featured Hamersley’s song and the sherry cobbler became his favored drink on the ride to New Haven.
A teacher asks who the first man was and a pupil answers Henry Clay after being told our first parents were formed from dust, illustrating a playful or miscopied moment in a Sunday-school setting.
Five men were killed at a Red Lodge Montana coal mine when a premature blast exploded. No telegram communication exists and nothing definite can be learned at present.
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