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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1896
Page
6
In a Brainerd Minnesota column the piece mocks a list of persecuted innocents and notes that ninety percent of ships pass the Suez Canal are British. It adds that England may withdraw from Egypt and mentions Australians facing extreme heat while joking about X ray mysteries.
Frank E. Smediey issued the work Louis Arundel under the byline Frank Farleigh. He chose the name for its alliterative appeal, stating the first name was his own and the second was a deliberate stylistic choice.
A space near Sochi Suss a is cleared for a palace for the car. The site is described as picturesque and the edifice will face the Teck sea. Construction is planned to begin in the spring.
The library at Senator Allison’s Dubuque Iowa home overflows the house with many volumes stored in the cellar. The collection’s value is said to exceed the value of the residence, illustrating a vast personal library.
Italian army officers receive meager pay with a sublieutenant earning 1.80 lire per year after taxes and expenses, leaving about 17 dollars a month for meals and lodging, prompting concerns over living standards.
The piece remarks on renewed talk about Thomas Jefferson's religious views and notes his passing makes the debate seem moot. It also covers boxing notables Corbett and Witzsimmons and a brief obituary of Charles Quirby and his wife from Sandwich New Hampshire, ages 92 and 9, who died within hours of each other after 70 years of marriage and leaving seven children.
In Ireland buttons are made from potatoes that are first petrified with achis. This gives new color to the elf notion about the potato cure for rheumatism in which the tuber becomes petrified in the process.
Mine Dynse, the Italian actress, insists on avoiding soft music in impressive passages. She urges heroes and heroines of the stage to follow her example, arguing that maudlin sentiment harms both audience and performers.
A Canterbury Tales copy fetched five thousand dollars in London. The note suggests after centuries have passed, collectors may pay fabulous sums for poems by any ancient laureate.
Chicago alderman spent a short time in jail after a nightlife incident described as drunken conduct and an attempt to exercise control over city affairs, drawing on strong constituent backing.
Miss Anthony travels toward California to organize a suffrage campaign while the Iowa legislature recently moved backward on reform, creating a strong field for missionary effort in advocacy.
With Cuba crisis looming and a busy campaign season, the paper chooses to revive Hayward fairy tales rather than cover real news amid multiple bicycle shows in town.
The article notes a European nation may use all available means to suppress a rebellion in a colony and questions why colonists have no claim under civilized warfare. It predicts two opinions will emerge when Americans are involved.
A leading electrical paper argues for calling X ray pictures radiographs because the term is euphonious easy to spell and speak. It notes radiographs derive from radios a ray and graphein to write and that shadow graph while used by some is not exact.
Cuban agents are said to be enlisting men for the revolutionary cause around St. Louis and sending forty to fifty a week to join Gomez's forces. Thousands of adventurous spirits nationwide may wish to join the war, and recent Congress expressions will boost enthusiasm.
England dominates Africa trade with claims to 2,000 4 square miles and annual trade of 347,500,0000. France ranks second with 1,009,000 square miles yielding about $12,500,000 yearly, much of which goes to British merchants. England has not expanded into America, but retains most of Africa’s commerce as an established fact.
The article credits Dr. Ransom, an American studying in Berlin, with perfecting the cholera antitoxin process shortly before Katisato. It notes Katisato likely discovered independently and acknowledges American contributions, while lamenting limited American laboratory resources and opportunities.
A compact weekly digest scanning global events and major developments. Highlights cover politics, conflicts, economy, science, and culture with concise summaries for quick reader use.
A Shawnee Oklahoma death notes Paul F Faison one of five bureau inspectors. The currency controller calls national banks to report condition as of Feb 28. House pension panel favors Senate bill granting widow of ex Secretary Gresham a $100 monthly pension. Lochren informs Mrs Belva Lockwood that her appeal to refund $25 is approved and funds will be returned.
The column lists diverse figures: Mr Uhl as the new German ambassador mispronounced Yule. Miss Braddon once an actress. Mrs Langtry as a lucrative public reciter. Capt Harry Boyd a Reading publisher who died at age 41. Rev Noah Hooper aged ninety in New Hampshire. Benjamin Buckman with 50 named apple varieties. speculations on W C Whitney and Benjamin Harrison’s political fate. Gen William Moffatt Reilly, veteran of the Civil War, dies at 74 in Philadelphia. Mr Webb forecasts electric trains to major centers. Max Nordau praises Alfred Austin as Anglo Saxonist. Gladstone enjoyed bed and teatime and backgammon. Senator Walcott linked to Civil War service. 16-year-old Walcott volunteers for 100 days in Indiana.
A quake was felt in Caldwell Kansas with no damage. Fire losses mount: Long Island City bagging works and Highland candy factory in Cincinnati burn, totals $100000 and $50000 with $25000 insured. Utica Genesee apartment fire. deaths include Mrs Hughes from fall, Mrs Wood missing. Marion cigarmaker Mateer dies in Ohio. three youths Pauline Clarke Mary Greeves and Richard Garland killed by train returning from entertainment.
A string of incidents reports murders in Ohio Kentucky and Illinois including Harry Matlock’s fatal shooting of Mrs Anna Surong at Cheviot. Other cases: Mrs George Harris arrested for embezzling about 3000 in Memphis. Rhoades on trial for murder in Owenboro. Justifiable homicide verdict in a dentist case. Jookotho Uchida commits suicide at Cornell college. Conover robbed in Perry Oklahoma. Nellie Woodbury schooner incident near Long Beach IL. Petty arrested for Chanler killing and deputy marshal’s death. Linthicum charged with husband’s murder. Dynamite bombs found at New Haven Conn. Lynching in Windsor S C. Dow confesses embezzling 5500 from Chelsea firm.
Gaines dispatch reports Maceo and Castillo wounded amid insurgent actions. London Chronicle notes possible Kru ger visit to England. Berlin Kalzeiger cites Russia leads to expulsion of English and American missionaries from Asia Minor.
France plans a 200000 dollar representation for the czar coronation on May 12 led by Gen. de Boisdeffre. Other items note Emperor William skipping Cowes regatta, Behring sea policy disputes, Okla officials indicted for malfeasance, a Kansas City election fraud case, a wheelbarrow tale, and honors for Maj. Gen. Sir Robert Low and artist William H. Howe.
The Ohio house passed a measure making Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday. Other items note a New York florist paying 10000 to acquire the Marella carnation, Dickinson County bond vote in Michigan, and various court appointments and receiverships across several states.
A derrick man at a Monson slate quarry narrowly escaped a 175 foot plunge when his buckskin glove caught a hook as the boom swung. He steadied, swung back, and remained safe, illustrating how critical a glove fastening can be in such perilous work.
March 6 reports say Madrid faced renewed disturbances with demonstrations against the United States. University students led protests before Madrid University, publicly burning an American flag, prompting police to disperse and arrests. Cabinet plans to close universities and fund naval arms, while Spain denies Cuba talks and reports from Havana claim several insurgent defeats. Gen Bernal’s brigade claimed victory near Mamei, with 3,000 rebels killed or wounded and 400 horses captured. Spanish losses were four killed and eight wounded.
March 7 Valencia reports renewed hostility to the United States after the Cuban question action. A mob gathered before the United States consulate, stoning the building and smashing windows while police were not yet aware.
Washington reports the Valencia outbreak is not seen as serious and a Spanish government apology is anticipated. The claim that Mir isted De Lome assured President Cleveland would not recognize the insurgents is deemed false.
Madrid confirms no official notice of US moves and pledges to enforce respect for Spanish legations. It notes closures of universities and threats to punish demonstrators, while expressing desire to preserve cordial US relations and caution against outside mediation.
Valencia reports a violent incident as a mob moved toward the American consulate, clashing with police and gendarmes. Several people were wounded after attackers breached gates at the Plaza de Toros and held a meeting in the arena as a state of siege was proclaimed.
Madrid reports several foreign military officers including some Englishmen have offered services to War Minister Azcarraga if war with the United States occurs. The government believes no conflict will arise. Patriotic demonstrations surge. wealthy Spaniards donate funds and towns pledge goods and lives. Seville shipowners offer fifty steamers. Basque province opens subscription for a warship. Madrid remains calm as the university closes.
In Bilbao on March 11 a large anti American demonstration involved about 12 000 people. Police guarded the U S consulate as rioters hurled stones and brick, shots were fired wounding two officers, and police fought back dispersing the mob after arrests.
Throughout the afternoon, tensions rose as a mob in Bilbao defied authorities and attacked the American consulate area. Gendarmes confined to barracks amid threats and a major clash left twenty rioters and nine gendarmes injured, with no confirmed fatalities. Elsewhere in Spain, conditions eased.
Toursville March 11. Warehouse No 3 of the Union Warehouse company on Magnolia avenue between Seventh and Ninth streets was burned early this morning with its contents mainly cotton tobacco lumber and farming implements. Loss estimated at about 250000. building valued at 30000 insured about 20000. Adjacent warehouses 1 2 and 4 loaded with goods valued at several million dollars protected by fire walls.
Rome march 11 the tribune denies king Humberts intention to abdicate. The report stemmed from his remark my son may negotiate with the Negues but I will never do so. The paper also features an anti French article titled Indecency and Insolence protesting French interference and declaring France hates Italy.
The Traer creamery in Traer Iowa burned with flames visible before discovery. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars with little insurance. Authorities suspect a nearby resident caused the fire due to prior damage claims.
London reporters note the 216 vote majority in the House of Commons confirming the government’s naval programme by adopting the motion for additional men for the navy.
Ground breaking ceremony held in Washington for the first building of the new American university called the Hall of History. A large crowd attended as construction began after speeches and demonstrations.
Ike Cohen, jailed merchant after Saturday night arrest for starting a city fire, is dangerously ill in jail. The state says the Cohen brothers aimed to show firebugs were widespread in La Porte.
Washington March 11 Senator Frye introduced a bill to create a department of commerce and manufactures. Its head would be a member of the president’s cabinet.
Failure in Milwaukee on March 11. The Guetzkow Brothers, sash door and blind manufacturers, made an assignment. The bond of the assignée was fixed at 50 000 dollars.
The Lamont murder trial opened with twelve jurors. State witness McDermott described the body found in Dedham woods, coatless and shoeless with a bullet wound, noting signs of a skirmish. The trial may last two weeks with about thirty witnesses for the state and three for the defense.
Undegraduate students at Princeton New Jersey staged a patriotic protest today. Several hundred took part as the king of Spain was burned in effigy and Spain's flag dragged through the main street before being torn to pieces.
Sault Ste Marie Ontario tax collector F W Brown died yesterday afternoon in his office by shooting himself through the heart. He was said to be short in his accounts and his death is treated as a suicide.
Attorneys for Western bondholders of the Butte and Boston Copper and Silver Mining Company filed an attachment on its property for 415000 dollars. About seven hundred men are thrown out of employment.
The Nebraska Republican group in Omaha will hold a demonstration in favor of Gen. Manderson for president. Manderson just returned from Washington and said the party’s next nomination likely goes to a Western man, with Allison, Davis, or himself as contenders.
On the fourteenth ballot the county board chose the John Randall farm near New Richmond for the new asylum for the chronic insane. New Richmond led with 18 votes, Baldwin 12, Hudson 4. Architects Burthner & Jacobsen of St. Paul were selected. building committee members named: W. F. McNally, H. J. Baldwin, and Dr. E. L. Boothby.
Rev C C Brown testified in his own defense denying all charges and accusing newspapers of bias. He said reporters suppressed favorable testimony and misquoted him to the council during the trial.
Special reports the Columbian cruiser Cordova, freshly fitted out at Perth Amboy, ran aground in Princess Bay while returning from a trial trip.
Frankfort Ky March 11 Death of Senator Rosel Weissinger of Louisville upsets the Kentucky senatorial contest. Republicans hold 68 to Democrats 67 with two Populists. Quorum questions hinge on Lieut. Gov Worthington. A Dunlap Kaufman case vote looms and Boyle may be elected if Republicans seat Dunlap. Joint session adjourned after a formal ballot.
In Chicago on March 11 Mrs. Cummings identifies the barrel victim as her husband, an inmate of the poor house for two years. Police abandon murder theory, citing medical students as the likely mutilators. An unknown man delivered the infant’s body to the hospital, later found to have died of natural causes. authorities search for the infant’s donor.
Paducah Kentucky March 11 Mayor Yeiser sent 200 Winchester rifles via the city marshal to Fulton in response to a private telegram amid fears of a new uprising. The riot three years ago began when a policeman tried to arrest a black man and had to use a club. Whites and blacks in Fulton remain bitter and distrustful.
Resentenced by Justice Smythe to be executed during the week of April 27 for the August 31, 1894 murder of Mrs. Hoffman. The case went to the court of appeals and a new trial was denied.
Philadelphia March 11. The death warrant was read to H. H. Holmes by Sheriff Clement. Holmes remained perfectly cool during the reading and appeared less concerned than the sheriff. Holmes expressed himself as willing to die.
Brainerd Minnesota March 11 at the opening of court Charles Dahl pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the second degree and was sentenced to two years in prison.
James Dale, Manitoba Liberal leader, urges a Winnipeg meeting of Roman Catholic and Protestant representatives from each district to study the school question. The plan aims to discover feasible concessions. Premier Greenway says no Ottawa invitation has been received but would consider it if offered.
The steamer John L. Harbrouck on the New York to Poughkeepsie route ran onto the New Hamburg reef and sank. The vessel lies in a dangerous position while rescuers took off most of the passengers.
Brooklyn special: General John B. Woodward died at his home at midnight after a Tuesday chill in his New York office. Pneumonia rapidly developed following his return home.
At Chattanooga Tennessee the handsome high school building valued at seventy five thousand dollars was destroyed by fire, staining the city with loss of an important educational structure.
A man identified as Lapointe fired at random from a shotgun after stepping from a train in Brockville Ontario. Peter Moore is dead and Chief of Police Rose is fatally wounded. Policeman Tinsley and several bystanders are injured, with Lapointe captured and jailed.
San Francisco March 11 The Durrant murder case drags with the supreme court review delayed by side requests. Durrant awaits execution after a November conviction while both sides seek time for the bill of exceptions. He remains in county jail with little visitation and spares time for writing and study.
Chicago and Minneapolis price quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Barley and Provisions. Hogs cattle and cattle categories listed with bid ranges and closing values. Provincial notes from Milwaukee St Paul and other centers provide on track prices and grade classifications.
Stanley Clay Comb was placed on trial in Omaha after arrest in Des Moines on charges of stealing two bodies from Omaha cemeteries. The key testimony linked Dr. McCarthy of Drake Medical College to negotiations to obtain the bodies. Des Moines baggageman W. W. Weaver testified he met Claycomb at McCarthy's office where payment for transferring the bodies was planned.
The body of William Etlinger, who killed Constable John Barner and killed himself as a sheriff ordered his burning home, was stolen from his grave in Bellefonte. Authorities suspect students removed the body last night in a defiant act.
A Panama dispatch to the Herald reports a cable from Bogota stating the government has asked Great Britain to recall Minister Jenner as persona non grata. The British consul in New York has not received any confirmation of this move.
The Albion Paper company of Holyoke Massachusetts failed today in a insolvency likely to exceed five hundred thousand dollars with assets not over two hundred thousand dollars.
Washington special reports Commissioner Lamoreux signed a decision denying Minnesota's claim to swamp lands shown in ceded Red Lake and White Earth surveys. The letter to the secretary of the interior repeats his prior ruling, with Gov. Clough’s demand not swaying him. Secretary Smith is expected to adopt and publish the decision promptly.
Special-thrank Haskell, a 45 year old widower and Globe printer, fell down an elevator shaft at the Globe building. His body was discovered by janitor Peter Jensen at seven o'clock. The cause of the accident remains unknown.
A cold blooded murder occurred last evening at a farmhouse four miles southeast of Fond du Lac. Police found Fred Messner's body in the barn with a crushed skull. Tramps are suspected. Messner, about forty, was prominent in Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties.
In Bird Island and Olivia, Minnesota, Strong and Miller reported a warehouse fire last night at their Olivia elevator. The blaze consumed 5,000 bushels of wheat and 1,000 bushels of flax, destroying the contents.
An array of late 19th century Minnesota items reports deaths of August Dorn Lewiston and Martin Schneider Winona. a Strong Miller elevator blaze at Olivia. Frank Haskell killed in St Paul elevator shaft accident. Duluth man Harry Mee found dead. dynamite explosion at Cloquet mine injures Benjamin Deetz. Peters drowned in the St Croix. various local civic and legal items include Iowa hotel plans Fulda, bridge bid Chippewa river, White Earth chiefs money talk, Moorhead chamber formed, Pine City barn fire, Brainerd district court term, Becker county anniversary, and other local incidents and appointments.
George Wilson owner of the Paris mine in Park County Montana, met English visitors led by a self styled mine expert. The expert declared the sample Iran rather than gold. Wilson lightly warned him not to alert the Denver mint, noting he had been selling the material as gold.
A young writer complains a man steals his ideas. A medical friend calls him a plagiarist, but the writer insists a kleptomaniac steals items even if worthless. The dialogue comes from the Washington Star.
In a Detroit Tribune excerpt a character shudders as a proposal for a segue is raised. The other figure, claiming ownership of the matter, responds with haughty defiance as a diving image is invoked.
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