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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1896
Page
9
The article reflects on leadership and foreign policy ideas, urging England not to retaliate and suggesting a foreign fleet should yield to strategic pressure. It notes labor councils backing defense builds as essential to avert trade stagnation and high prices, amid broader European colonial shifts and rising tensions in Africa and Asia.
A German emperor plans a new racing yacht while Americans debate facing him in competition. He reportedly possesses ample resources, more sand than Dunraven, and a distinctive style of speech.
The United States ram Katah din has entered service with ninety sailors and seven officers. The vessel includes novel features and its exact combat potential is uncertain, but its aim is to sail directly at enemy fleets and seek decisive engagements.
A San Francisco savant promotes a theory of life extension through slow starvation to reach 200 years. The plan, however, would yield a bare existence in the second century, and its popularity is in doubt.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled on Howes, who faces murder charges and may offer information to aid his case. The public expects a decisive outcome as to his fate and possible revelations about his alleged criminal career.
An American petroleum expert notes Russian oil quality is improving but American industry is advancing. He believes U S supplies remain large and largely unopened, ensuring continued competition in foreign markets without displacing Russia.
The Civil War tested coastal fortifications built quickly of earth such as Fort Fisher. Fort Sumter was reduced to rubble yet later deemed impregnable. Fort Pulaski near Savannah fell within hours after siege batteries opened, its brick and stone walls proving vulnerable.
A French editor jokes that Spain will not retreat before "Sherman, the brother of the slayer of the Colorado Indians" and references Sheridan and the Piegan. Victor Hugo allegedly called Grant the executioner of John Brown, linking to Lee's role in Brown's capture.
Russian warships winter in Klan-Chau bay and secure a pivotal Chinese harbor. The location serves northern China routes to Korea and Pekin. A nearby coal field and iron mine amplify the harbor’s strategic value as European powers challenge the Monroe doctrine.
A compact digest of global events compiled for rapid perusal. It highlights major political developments, economic shifts, and notable incidents from various regions, organized to provide quick access to the week’s most consequential happenings.
The president sent to the senate the nomination of Thomas Fox to be postmaster at Sacramento California. Congressman Tawney has succeeded Fletcher as Minnesota member of the Republican congressional campaign committee. A pair of binoculars was presented to Capt Norton Alexander of the British steamship Mexican for rescuing the captain and crew of the American schooner Drisko on October 6 1893. The interior department has submitted a basis for settlement of disputes between the Otoe and Missouri Indians and settlers who purchased land with their reservations.
J H McVicker theatrical manager dies in Chicago. Grinfell Blake husband of Lillie Devereaux Blake dies in New Brunswick New Jersey. George B Burrows longtime NY Central Western division head dies in Buffalo. Gov Frederick H Greenhalge funeral noted in Massachusetts. Dr Edwin Stewart oldest practicing physician in Southwestern Michigan dies in Mendon aged 75. Andrew Hammersley lawyer dies in New York. brother Louis Hammersley linked to Lady Beresford. Chester C Hulett of Paxton Hulett Davenport firm dies of consumption aged 35. Richard Irwin banker dies in New York at fifty. founder of Richard Irwin Co. George Eliot Sill son of ex Lieut Gov Sill dies in Hartford aged 34. Amherst graduate, political figure, Sons of the American Revolution member, Reform Club of New York member.
The Pontiac era list notes Hubbard & Co. shovel works burned at Pittsburg with losses near 100000 and 50000 insured. Nightwatchman Armstead died rescuing his dog near New York. Newton Mowrer nearly drowned after falling through Bourbon Ind ice. dog helped. Auralia street in Pittsburg saw ten houses burned, ten families homeless, 50000 loss. Dyersville Ind man killed swinging rope. Durham Junction Ga mine explosion injured convicts Warren Crawford Frank Eckles John Morris. Mauna Ala, a Hawaiian bark, overdue from Port Townsend with lumber valued 6000. Manhasset sank off Woods Hall after hitting rocks. Corvallis Ore post office press collapse killed W T Hoffman stealing Populist paper press.
A series of violent incidents spans Brockville Ontario where an attacker wounded eight, a Florida man killed four regulators attempting to force him from town, and Chicago saw an old man and child found murdered and mutilated. Henry Lamont was convicted of first degree murder at West Superior. Mrs. William Hagee was arrested in Peru Indiana for horsewhipping her husband on a public street. In Wausau Wisconsin a man died from injuries inflicted by tramps seeking money.
Miss Sadie Cassin of Brooklyn, a teacher, married J. M. Singleton a Chinaman and former pupil. Singleton and another teacher are linked to prior marriages. In Hindman Kentucky, Fannie Fayble, a hotel waiter, argues with Jake Stone a student and boarder, striking him with an axe handle and fracturing his skull raising doubts about his recovery.
A European media digest notes Britain refusing to reopen Mrs Maybrick’s case. Reports from Cuba highlight female soldiers among the bravest and noncombatants murdered by Spanish troops. An Abyssinia disaster could unsettle the drei bund. Bayard suffers a flu attack in London. A Belgian steel foundry boiler blast near Athus kills twelve. Ex consul Waller plans Cedar Rapids move. Esquimalt defenses strengthened as Vancouver dispatches report. London notes Ashantee spoils deemed largely worthless with hollow gold.
Kansas university students riot. European trip for Swedish singers postponed to 1807. Obituaries report Alembert Pond dies at 74 in Saratoga and Christian Fluegel dies at 65 in Adrian Mich. Others note police grievance rulings, strikes in Toronto and San Francisco, and deaths of Col Stiles and John S. Hoey.
Gov. Bradley calls out the militia as three companies of the state guard are posted on the capitol grounds. Legislators pass resolutions criticizing the action while the joint session conducts one ballot for U S senator and adjourns with another ballot planned. A protest meeting condemns the governor's move as partisan and improper.
Madison authorities fear false imprisonment suits if they imprison Barnum without the formal record certification. Barnum tried to report to the Richland county jail Saturday night to begin his sentence but was refused admission until an official order is issued.
The British steamer Matadi, sailing from Sierra Leone on February 5, was total loss at Boma after an explosion of gunpowder. Twenty two crew, two passengers, and sixteen native labourers were killed. sixteen crew escaped unharmed. Mails and specie were saved. Victims were asleep when the disaster occurred. Officers escaped.
Dr. Jose Mancul Delgado, an American, was shot and nearly killed by Spanish troops under Gen Molquiz. He arrived in Havana in a stretcher, severely injured. The captain general promised a prompt inquiry and severe punishment for those responsible.
The Kilpatrick brothers, railroad contractors owning Newcastle coal mines in Wyoming, will build a 300 ton smelter in Deadwood for custom work. The move aims to speed ore placement, as local miners suffer from overworked Deadwood smelters and delays.
John Nanki vell was sentenced by Justice Bain to life imprisonment for attempting to murder Foreman Glen Wright of the electric street railway and later his accomplice William Smith who knew of the crime.
Frankfort special reports that Kentucky will have a single U S senator from March 4 1897 when Blackburn’s term ends until January 1898 when the legislature can meet again. Police cleared the rotunda as wary crowds gathered and Republicans used quorum breaking tactics prompting a Lieut. Gov Worthington ruling that seventy members form a quorum for a senate election.
Detective Ellwell of New York announces conclusive evidence against Miller and Charles Tinker in a double crime tied to a Champion works fire that caused about 60000 dollars in losses. The aged watchman Miller's father died in the blaze, with foul play suspected. a reward system spurred the probe and local police intensified efforts amid previous incendiary threats.
Secretary Carlisle is a candidate for the presidential nomination at Chicago and will announce through senate friends after President Cleveland states his stance on a third term. The president plans to refuse using his name. Carlisle would campaign on sound money, backed by Cleveland and cabinet support, with Olney not pursuing the nomination. Patterson cites Carlisle’s reply defending his silver stance within legal limits.
Chicago and other centers report mixed futures for wheat corn oats and oats with March to July contracts quoted. Hogs remain active and lower in Chicago while cattle stay steady. Minneapolis and Milwaukee show varied on the grain and provisions markets.
A London Times dispatch reports officials discovered rifles and ammunition stored in the De Beers mine but found no machine guns.
Washington March 18 Three fresh dry docks will be built at Algiers Louisiana Mare Island California and Portsmouth New Hampshire under the naval appropriation bill following a house committee vote today.
Winnipeg report confirms Hon. Joseph Martin will retire from the dominion parliament at the close of the current session.
Washington reports progress toward a peaceful settlement of the Venezuelan boundary dispute. No settlement has yet been reached but authorities believe a satisfactory outcome is likely. It remains unclear whether direct talks between Britain and Venezuela or the Venezuelan boundary commission will finalize the issue, yet optimism remains.
A round of local incidents and court actions across Minnesota includes Moorhead fire losses, a Stillwater ex-Congressman’s wife death, forged notes in Winona, John Anderson jailed for four years, and state treasurer Koerner recovering $92,241.82 from a defunct bank. Other items cover land disputes, licenses, a fatal fall near Mora, a public school measles outbreak, a runaway from jail in Kingston, elopement rumors from Dawson, and Mantorville railway bond plans.
St Paul March 17 F B is seriously ill at his rooms in the Chant’s hotel with asthma and a contracted cold that worsened into pneumonia. Access is forbidden by his physician Dr Charles E Smith and even the P H Kelly Mercantile secretary was refused admission yesterday. He makes a voluntary assignment to John F Meagher of Mankato to wind up his affairs, with the Kelly Mercantile company to follow, W B Jordan of Miles City expected to be named as assignee for the firm. Assets exceed liabilities and credit stands at 500000.
The Northwestern Railway contemplates extending its line through eastern Wisconsin between its Oconto branch and the Iron Mountain and Crystal Falls line from Ashland. The route would access timber lands and freight to markets and tributary territory, and could connect south toward Chicago via a spur from Stager to Amasa, twenty five miles, linking the Iron Mountain branch.
Clarisse Girard aged fifty three died yesterday at 1523 Winter street from a dose of rough on rats taken Friday while said to be temporarily insane. She endured intense pain despite efforts to alleviate it and died in agony.
In Minneapolis on March 18 the case of William H. Hauber of Brooklyn for incest was called. The principal witness is missing. Prosecutor Nye sought a continuance to locate her until term end. The case was continued with the understanding that it would be dismissed if the witness is not found.
Peter Feeley died at the city hospital with hydrophobia confirmed after an autopsy by Dr. Gustav A. Reng. The March 17 report from St. Paul states the autopsy leaves no doubt of the diagnosis.
Cameron Texas March 18 Crawfor and Crawford bankers assigned to day assets about 230000 liabilities 80000 less. There are very few creditors and it is not thought that it will cause any embarrassment among business men. The firm will pay up in full.
Mrs. F. D. Lore of Elkhorn Wisconsin died from terrible burns suffered in a recent fire. Her infant, also burned, cannot live. The tragedy occurred in Elkhorn and is confirmed by local reports.
A Winnipeg dispatch reports Herbert Booth head of the Salvation Army in Canada will give up his command and depart the country on June 1. The note indicates Booth plans to leave his post and country with no immediate replacement named.
Charles H. Stuckey faces grand larceny in the first degree from the State bank where he served as cashier. The trial before Judge Moer in Duluth district court began this morning.
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