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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
2
The piece surveys social witticisms and political sentiments from era commentary, contrasting money, virtue, and propriety with light humor. It notes opinions on naivete, embarrassment of ambassadors, and the readiness of Filipinos versus Kentucky politics, reflecting a dated, opinionated column voice.
A gentleman on the New York Stock Exchange confesses that banks refused to certify his checks forcing a temporary suspension. He notes he bought 25,000 shares without funds to pay, while banks may argue they had no money in hand to meet the checks. The account remains substantially accurate.
A British Treasury counsel gave Sir Peter Edlin a ride from Blackfriars bridge to Newington in rain. The judge refused the counsel’s application on arrival, revealing the cab fare had been paid by the judge, leaving the traveler astonished at the rebuke.
A reflective line notes that those who endure deep tribulation become the most tender and gentle voices and hands. It argues the best sympathizer is one who has shared in similar sufferings, offering solace born from personal experience.
A writer reflects on how fear and perpetual worry undermine belief in simple solutions. Once confidence appears sturdy, prolonged doubt makes it seem weak, creating a cycle of instability.
The report covers a U S proclamation on a Samoan treaty, wartime fund receipts for the Philippines through 1890, a tribute date for Rep Richard Bland, naval movements to Galveston for San Jacinto, a civil service bill amendment, census publication timelines, a Spanish tariff increase on U S exports, inspector general reshuffles in Santiago and Puerto Rico, a court inquiry into hospital ship Missouri deaths, Confederate veterans’ park inspection, patent office finances and activity, and several accidents including deaths in Indiana Pennsylvania New York Chicago and Colorado with brief incident details.
A roundup of prominent figures dying in the period includes Mrs Annie FE Lodge mother of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge in Boston aged 79. Neville names appear: Joseph Cowen Newcastle Chronicle MP 1873 1886 dead. Rev W H Brooks secretary of MA Protestant Episcopal diocese died aged 69 in Boston. Also Mrs Sarah Warner head of Farmington Conn school and sister of Noah Porter dies aged 64. Others include Baptist minister Dr Shaller Granby Hillyer in Atlanta aged 91 and Dr Leslie E Keeley inventor of the gold cure who dies in Los Angeles. plus various notes on estates, fires, and international developments.
London dispatches report the surrender of Gen. Cronje after Paardeberg battle as Lord Roberts presses the line in the Free State. 1,000s of prisoners plus guns are involved while Natal see heavy fighting with Sir Redvers Buller, and foreign observers note peace talk and British occupation moves in Jamestown.
Frankfort, Ky March 1 Two fully staffed state governments claim to be the regular officials and will remain in place until courts decide. Banks refuse to recognize either faction leaving state funds tied up. Democratic officers have opened offices in the Capitol hotel while state charities and penal institutions suffer delays.
In Copenhagen on Sunday a bipartisan gathering led by Judge Madvig urged the rigsdag to thoroughly canvass the Danish West Indies sale before action. Most speakers opposed the sale while some merchants favored it.
BE. Grogan reports a 6700 mile trek from the Cape to Cairo through a torn Africa. He describes a volcanic sea of lava near Lake Tanganyika, 5000 Balekas cannibals, and harrowing scenes of skulls and infant bodies in grass huts. He accuses Belgian troops near Albert Lake of raids and chaos, with officers complicit.
A telephone report from Nicholson says Doc Curd was arrested on telegraphic tip from Valley View for the alleged assault on Mrs Hamnon Millen. A crowd gathered at Valley View and Nicholasville authorities fear a mob. Curd confessed to being wanted but denied the assault. Authorities considered moving him to Lexington.
In White Plains the Westminster county grand jury indicted Alfred Morrison of Mount Vernon for first degree murder. He shot and killed a woman known as his wife amid witnesses who testified the shooting was intentional, not accidental, countering Morrison’s claim of waking from a dream of burglars.
On the Sunbury division of the Pennsylvania railroad near Nescopeck about twenty miles above Sunbury, a passenger train collided with a freight train going opposite. The freight train’s engineer and fireman escaped with slight injuries while the passenger train’s engineer and fireman were killed and several passengers were injured.
George B Barrow the kidnapper of Baby Clark in Central Park last year was moved to the asylum for insane criminals at Mattawan after his sentence to Sing Sing. Barrow became insane and his wife serves six and a half year term in Auburn prison.
The Machinery Manufacturers' association rejects wage increases and union recognition, prompting a general strike by the machinists' union. Between 4,000 and 10,000 workers are poised to strike today or tomorrow across multiple plants.
The Swedish mail steamer Rex stranded off Lohme Ruegen island in thick fog. Five stewardesses drowned while attempting to leave the ship. The remaining crew passengers and mail are still aboard.
Eleven leading universities in the United States plan a permanent organization to standardize requirements for the doctor of philosophy and other graduate degrees. The move aims to create uniform standards across major institutions.
Wire reports from Mombasa state the Uganda railway telegraph line reached the Nile at Ripon Falls on February 18 and was carried across the river the next day establishing telegraphic communication between London and the sources of the Nile.
In Tacoma on March 1 Judge Ford ruled in a libel case by three sailors against the schooner Ida McKay that ship masters must provide a safe and warm room for sailors in cold weather.
Washington date Feb 28 Republicans report President would approve the Porto Rico tariff bill if sent to him with two year limit and duty cut from 25 to 15 percent. Conference amendments include provisional purpose and end date by March 1 1902 and a restriction to a single internal revenue tax on imports.
Perry Georgia February 28 The Perry Trust and Savings Company was robbed by what police believe were professional bank robbers. The vault was blown open and about 3700 dollars were stolen. A careful search for clues is underway as investigators review security records and nearby business surveillance footage.
A February 28 fire on the Winona and Western line leveled the Horton general store owned by C. W. Davis and run by Welch. The blaze caused a total loss with insurance listed at 1500 dollars.
Secretary Root is pleased with the performance of Porto Rican troops and has ordered an increase in the number now in service. The report notes satisfactory records by the native recruits and indicates expansion of the unit.
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