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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
2
A fragment from Brainerd reflects on temperance, economy, and common sense. A New York man buys 38,000,000 yards of calico and George J Gould foresees prosperity. A Spanish-educated en sign warns against trampling the Stars and Stripes during a Venezuelan dinner.
A proposed measure in the New York legislature would force oil dealers to switch to dead weight scales. The issue centers on spring scales being too quick and deceptive for customers, a problem familiar to many shoppers.
The text notes Grover Cleveland planning a move to New Jersey and discusses the idea of him seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. It compares the governorship to the role of justice of the peace held by James Monroe after his presidency and long public service, praising Monroe as a great man.
A child swallowed a coin and the fluoroscope revealed the coin inside the esophagus. Surgeons guided instruments with real time X ray vision to grasp and remove the coin. Movements within the throat were clearly observable to the observer throughout the procedure.
The piece notes the United States and Germany lack postal savings banks and questions their usefulness in small towns where private banks are absent. It cites Ex-Postmaster General Wanamaker arguing self interest would spur depositors to defend government credit and stability.
A penology debate centers on New York state prison labor law which imprisons convicts in near solitary conditions. Authorities seek mitigating work while prisoners despair. Reports cite a suicide attempt and growing fear of madness, raising questions about constitutionality and cruel and unusual punishment.
Citizens of Ellinwood Kas claim to have seen a huge airship at night moving south at about forty miles per hour. The 50 by 20 foot craft had two large wing like propellers on each side and a rear steering contrivance. It was fully illuminated and remained visible for about ten minutes with no rain in town.
In mechanics a machine converts motion while in politics a machine is an organization that shifts citizens from actions aimed at the public good into movements benefitting its own members.
A Madrid dispatch reports Lieutenant Ascarraz, Spain’s minister of war, will be named general governor of Cuba succeeding Weyler, who will keep command of Spanish military forces on the island.
The speaker of the house arose from delivering oral messages, a practice later corrected by New Jefferson's governorship ordering written communications to Congress while the title remained. This note clarifies historical naming contrasts and demonstrates persistence of the term despite changes in procedure.
Police in New York report that over recent months about 15,000 husbands were arrested for nonpayment of support to wives and children. They blame hard times for the widespread neglect by these so called Benedicts.
Commander Ooth-Tucker argues every idle man should have work and claims his view outshines that of professional philanthropists, presenting a philosopher's stance on labor vs. aid.
There is at present more activity among the iron mills of Pennsylvania than at any time within a year. May the good work go on.
A reflective line notes that imagined outcomes feel sweeter when not abrupt, suggesting the contrast between sudden events and anticipated possibilities. The statement hints at human preference for gradual revelation over abrupt change, inviting contemplation of desire and timing.
President McKinley outlines a national program urging economy in all branches of government, a commission on currency reform, and restoration of protective tariffs. He champions international bimetallism, fiscal prudence, and stable revenue to fund pensions and public needs while avoiding new debt.
The document urges revising tariff policy with renewed reciprocity under the 1890 law to open new markets for American farmers and manufacturers. It calls for prudent treaty power, lower public expenditures, and rapid restoration of prosperity through progrowth legislation and strong law enforcement, including clear stance against lynching and firm naturalization reform. It highlights support for a capable civil service, a robust merchant marine, nonintervention abroad, and arbitration over war as a core principle of peaceful, principled foreign policy.
The speech argues for convening Congress in extraordinary session on March 15, 1897 to address urgent finances and tariff. It lauds national unity, stresses executive duty, and cites the oath to faithfully execute the United States Constitution while seeking enduring cooperation across sections and parties.
A special Bible funded by Bishop Arnett of Wilberforce College was used for William McKinley’s oath in 1897. The blue morocco volume, inscribed with his name, was given to him by the African Methodist Episcopal church. The piece recalls Cleveland’s red Bible and the long tradition of Supreme Court custody and verse kissing during inaugurations, including Washington’s first ceremony saved by a lodge Bible from the Freemasons.
In London on March 4, financial clauses of President McKinley’s congress message drew praise from leading figures. Rothschilds said it was excellent, the Bank of England governor called it sound and honest, while Howard Brown of Brown Shipley & Co noted alignment with expectations and urged a competent commission to reform monetary laws.
The scene opens at eight o'clock as a German public school begins with students rising in silence for a short prayer led by a nun Ler. The room holds about fifty boys on plain benches and desks, reflecting a reproduction of a New England district schoolhouse from a generation ago.
The Minnesota house votes 85 to 16 to strike out exemptions for labor unions and agricultural producers from wage laws, while several mortgage and county government bills advance. In the senate, Cronkhite pushes for railroad law study. the Hastings insane asylum site dispute is debated, and a tonnage tax repeal on iron ore is introduced. In joint session, lawmakers honor President McKinley.
After eight hours of debate the Minnesota house chose Hastings over Anoka for the fourth insane hospital site by large margins in three roll calls. It also defeated a repeal attempt and passed sections approving a $15,000 appropriation, while the senate moved on a bill to raise the retail liquor license in small Minnesota cities.
State provisions authorize ordinances for itinerant vendors and transient dealers, empower deputy auditors to administer oaths, set rewards for wolf killing, regulate bakeries and other bread producing facilities, govern actions by executors and heirs, permit towns to curb riotous or obscene conduct, fix rates for common carriers, change venue from justice to municipal courts, define evidentiary rules, tax corporations, amend education and delinquent tax laws, allow venue changes, regulate casualty insurers, control disease spread among domestic animals, regulate corporate organization, and permit foreign corporations to appoint resident agents.
St Paul March 9 Senate discussion opens with passage of a bill to locate the fourth insane hospital at Hastings and referral to finance committee. A long debate follows on reconsidering the peddler tax bill, several bills introduced include immigration commissioner and teachers pension fund, and committee of the whole acts on numerous measures including probate process, township insurance, city assessments, stray logs liens, and notice of pendency filings.
Washington March 10 All parties in the senate spent the day addressing the problem of filling senate committees. The Republican committee on the situation and the Democratic steering committee met but reached no definite result. The Democrats planned a caucus for tomorrow afternoon while the silver men and Populists were in conference. no action was forthcoming from any side until Democrats decide their line of action.
New York March 10 The Tam many Hall general committee adopted resolutions arraigning the police department for official malfeasance as the prelude to its battle for control of Greater New York.
Paris March 10 Marie Van Zandt American opera singer has been nominated by the government as an officer in the French academy.
Louisville special reports a cyclone sweeping the state from the southwest causing extensive destruction. Winchester and Leon suffer major wind damage including a demolished house and shattered chimneys. The depot area and Hopkinsville barn collapse cause fatalities or injuries. Rail engine house at Rowland also destroyed with private property damage.
Madison Wis Special Tel Judge Bunn of the United States district court accepted the resignations of Russell and Miller as receivers for the Russell Miller Milling Company's property and named C C Tennis as sole receiver. The court order mirrors the North Dakota arrangement.
Centerville South Dakota reports a tragic accident as a young man named Fidler shoots himself while hunting and dies several hours later. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.
A Quebec clergy member reports that Cardinal Rampolla, acting for the pope, has cabled the Quebec bishops urging them not to interfere with the Manitoba school question until the papal delegate reports back.
Governor announces Maj. A. T. Wood of Mount Sterling Ky to succeed J. S. C. Blackburn as United States senator. Appointment includes call for extra session of the legislature to convene March 13 with the election of senator among the stated aims.
Little Falls special-Clark Shea pleads guilty to forging Senator Buckman’s name on nine checks worth 125 dollars. He had faced three charges in the second degree and now faces two years in the state prison at Stillwater for hard labor.
In Corral Michigan a boiler exploded at Smith's feed mill. Owner L K Smith suffered a head injury likely fatal. Fireman William Holmes had a crushed head and other serious injuries. Several others escaped with narrow misses.
In Little Falls Minnesota, a special board of education meeting approved plans for a new school building and accepted the Schlusener plans. The proposed building is estimated to cost about 25000 dollars.
Indiana lawmakers approved a four cent fare for streetcars in Indianapolis. The measure already cleared the Senate and now awaits Governor signs.
Washington reports show yesterday as the last working day of the senate with seven appropriation bills still in balance. The House faced marathon sessions closing business, while Chandler failed to refer Heitfeld's Idaho credentials, delaying sworn-in questions. Chairman Cannon led fierce debates, and the House voted 198 to 37 to override the president’s veto on immigration.
In Washington on March 7 the senate spent two hours in session with executive work to confirm President McKinley’s cabinet appointments. Senator Hanna was sworn in as Ohio’s new senator, and Mr. Davis became acting chairman of foreign relations. Most confirmations proceeded without opposition, though some senators worried about Mr. Gage’s banking ties and gold standard views. The chamber adjourned until Monday.
Vice President Hobart opens the session as most new senators arrive late. The galleries are crowded with visitors. Pruden submits the Detroit pension agent nomination. Memorials from New Mexico and Montana push mining, postal savings bills, and election of senators by the people. Lamont papers noted. Session shifts to executive business, adjournment set for Wednesday.
Jefferson City March 10 Senator Leabor introduced a Senate resolution expressing sympathy with the Cretans and praising King George VI for opposing the powers in their bid to curb Grecian liberty.
The Minneapolis grand jury reports a corrupt ring of aldermen, contractor tolls, city employment sales, nepotism, and excess labor to pay political debts. It notes no concrete charges beyond the reservoir project and laments witness reluctance among 125 interviewees.
Heavy rains slowed Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain trains causing widespread delays at Union Station. Most arrivals ran two to four hours late with several trains not arriving at all. The Sufferers line reports heavy disruption affecting routes from Mountain Roads to St Louis.
Red Wing Minnesota special report states Arthur Johnson, previously tried for R. Paul murder at Wyoming and acquitted, will face trial next Wednesday for the murder of J. Hayes. He will be defended by Judge Netha Way of Stillwater.
Adam Rupert, veteran railroad man and father of City Auditor Rupert, died in Fargo at age 70. A master mechanic for the Northern Pacific and Milwaukee road, he served fifty years in the industry and was a respected figure in local rail circles.
Mrs. Jacob Breyer died from lamp asphyxiation after a kerosene lamp wick was turned down too low. At about 8 pm she retired to her room with the lamp, and by 2 am she had died. Her husband found the room filled with fumes and she unconscious on the bed. medical aid proved futile. Coroner ruled no inquest necessary.
Helena Mont March 10 Storms and cold in recent days raise anxious for stockmen. Ranges report unfavorable conditions with cattle showing distress. Persistent crusted snow worsens the outlook for livestock. Sheep men fear heavy losses if weather lasts another week.
Switchman Carl Duerkop of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway slipped while coupling cars in the North La Crosse yards. Wheels passed over his foot severing it. In attempting to recover he fell, his arm struck the rail and the wheel again operated, passing over the forearm from hand to elbow. Both arm and foot amputated.
In Eau Claire on March 10 two barrels containing pike bass and pickerel were shipped by Joseph Garbutt and Charles Thomas to Milwaukee and Chicago. A Game Warden and Sheriff confiscated the fish after seizure on an Omaha freight train. Arrests are expected and fines at one dollar per fish could total hundreds of dollars.
Farmers along the Edgemont canal prepare crops for the season. Every foot of canal land is taken and sixteen houses for colonists will be built immediately. A year ago the first colonists arrived. now a house sits on nearly forty acres with a contented family.
Farmers in southeastern Winona county organize a beet sugar growers association with officers including President Frank Yalinke and Vice Presidents Frank Tainter Joseph Knapp and secretary treasurer William Voelker. The group begins with over fifty members in March meeting at Winona Minnesota.
Rt. Rev. James Dow Monson the newly elected bishop of the Duluth diocese conducted his first visitation at the Episcopal Mission Church of St. Columbia White Earth March 10. A class of four was confirmed and the communion rites administered to the congregation.
Carlos Swift, once a Methodist clergyman and long time proof reader for Tracy Gibbs & Co., was found dead at his Madison boarding house this morning. He suffered heart trouble for years and will be buried in Janesville, where he previously resided.
Butte Montana March 10 a grand jury uncovers a theft of nearly $18 000 connected with the construction of a new high school. The panel excuses the trustees as ignorant and pins responsibility on the contractors and architects for the pilferage.
Canton, S. D., March 10. Canton, long without open saloons, may see a liquor trade under the new license law. Prohibitionists vow to resist the move to establish saloons and sell alcohol openly.
Injured by a musket explosion near Struble, Iowa, George Stilson, a farmer, suffered the loss of his right eye and powder burns and lacerations on the entire right side of his head. Doctors doubt his recovery.
Anoka Minnesota March 10 deputy game warden H J Abresch of St Paul arrested three illegal fishermen all residents of Centerville. Abresch profited from his last batch and aims to halt illegal fishing in Centerville.
Black River Falls Wisconsin March 10 Jury returns a not guilty verdict in the four day trial of Warren Goucher charged with criminal assault on his daughter. The lengthy case concluded with the court delivering the decision.
A third attempt to run a daily paper in Charles City Iowa has launched the Daily X-Rays on Saturday announcing it will be independent in politics. The venture aims to serve the community with local news and editorials detached from party influence.
Grand Forks North Dakota report says a high wall of the burned Syndicate block collapsed and crashed through Sig Wolff’s store roof. The next day inspector condemned the walls and ordered their razing, while insurance adjusters warned the owner he must cover the cost if razing proceeds, delaying work.
Grand jury investigates irregularities in county schools at North Prairie District 6 and Swan River District 45 over Catholic textbooks and catechism. Fifteen witnesses, including the county superintendent, testified.
A severe Main Street fire in Worcester Mass destroys property valued between 300000 and 500000. Several firefighters are badly injured and two are reported dead in the ruins.
The Saint Paul Union Stockyards Company warns livestock dealers of a packer moving from South St. Paul to New Brighton. The letter asserts the move won’t affect markets, pledges replacement by stronger buyers, and urges shippers to favor the Northwest market for higher, fairer prices amid rival rumors.
A hungry tramp came to a house in Elgin Illinois and begged for food. The woman who answered offered a loaf of bread but he indignantly refused saying he was not hungry enough to eat bread.
A promotional notice urges sending 10 cents to John A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse Wisconsin to receive Salzer's farm seed catalogue and 12 rare seed samples valued at ten dollars. The ad claims impressive yields and testimonials to persuade farmers to request the catalogue.
In a late night scene a father speaks to Matilda and her companion insisting they may not find a minister, then volunteers to bring Parson Steenthly along, urging them to drive slowly and not hurry. The dialogue mixes affection with a sense of danger as they depart.
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