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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1889
Page
2
Four young men aim for Paris by horseback voyage
Four young men in St. Petersburg plan a horseback journey to Paris expected to take about fifty five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Paris
Plumbers Brace for Gloomy Season’s End
The text notes plumbers face a harsh winter and anticipate savage work ahead as they proceed with jobs. It emphasizes the tough conditions and the demanding nature of work to come for tradespeople.
Monkey skins sold in Hon duras for fifty cents
A Hon duras correspondent reports bargain buys of five black long haired monkey skins at fifty cents each, skins used to make forty dollar muffs and ladies caps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Vesuvius Height Rises By Sixty Feet In Eruption Period
From November 1 to January 6 at least 60 feet were added to the height of Vesuvius while the base of the eruption cone also expanded. Observers note ongoing growth during this period with wider crater dimensions and intensified activity.
Massachusetts First To Adopt Australian Ballot System
Rhode Island delays adoption until January 1 1890 leaving Massachusetts as the first state to actively implement the Australian ballot system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Idols of English Manufacture In Indian Worship
The passage argues that most idols worshiped in India are produced in England and implies a critique of colonial influence. It echoes John Bull's view that whoever creates a nation's idols controls its religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
John Bull
Tech schools of Crefeld shown boosting growth and trade
In Crefeld Germany the benefits of technical education are clear with over $1,000,000 spent on lower schools and $250,000 on a weaving school. The city has doubled its population and quadrupled its trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crefeld
Germany
First Ordinance of Secession Reaches New Jersey Veteran
A Belvidere New Jersey Union veteran now holds the first ordinance of secession by the South Carolina State Convention. The document includes the autograph of every convention member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina States Convention
Belvidere
N.J
Anarchist Oscar Niebe Promises Law Abiding Citizenship
The text notes Oscar Niebe, described as an Anarchist, pledging to become a law abiding citizen. It observes that converting anarchists into compliant citizens benefits from a sure thing rather than multiple vague promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Niebe
The Deadwood on Freight Cars Kills Amid Train Making
The deadwood projecting from a rail car that bears the impact of other cars during assembly is the most deadly part of the train. It tends to kill as many, if not more, workers as the car itself, though it strikes singly.
Vast Peruvian nitrate beds fuel long term supply
The nitrate soda deposit along the Peruvian coast is vast and persistent. It spans unmeasured miles four to five feet thick and is broken out with crow bars then ground and dissolved in sea water where crystallization proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruvian
Tomb found in a Rome well with nineteen vases
An intact tomb was discovered in a Rome well. Signor Lanciani, famed Roman archeologist, inspected the site. The tomb holds nineteen vases, mostly ordinary, with three distinguished by red and white decorations on black backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Signor Lanciani
Octopus Attack Off Beacon Hill Threatens Fishing Boat
A man fishing near Beacon Hill British Columbia was attacked by a 20 foot devil fish that clung to the boat and the rocks, nearly overturning the vessel. A large hook caught in the creature caused it to flee, snapping the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Hill
British Columbia
London cabman Hedg es buried after funeral procession
A London cab driver Hedg es, recently buried, was in Piccadilly the day before when a constable ordered him to move on. The cabman ignored the order, the constable mounted the cab, and thinking the driver was unwell, took him to a hospital where he was found dead. Sixty to seventy cabs followed the open coffin carriage at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hedges
Piccadilly
Dentist Proposes Metalic Jaw Implants For Teeth
Dr J M Edmunds argues in a dental monthly for implanting metalic roots in the jaw and building artificial teeth on them. He suggests planting two metalic capsules at the rear and two at the front to establish a foundation for a full permanent dentition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M.edmunds
Dental Monthly
Stranger in Sleep Delivers Tale of Homeless Youth
An 18 year old girl in New York woke to loud snoring and found a young man asleep in her chamber. He claimed the basement door was open and he walked to what he thought was a spare room on the top floor and slept. The youth, who said he was 15 and homeless, was turned over to a police officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CuaxnLeston
F. W. Dawson
News and Courier
Associated Press
T. B. McDow
Capt. Dawson
Chief of Police
Chicago Deaf Lawyer Joseph Parkinson a Noted Patent Attorney
Joseph G. Parkinson of Chicago is described as the only deaf and dumb lawyer in the country. He and his twin brother share a notable contrast in disabilities. At 23, Parkinson was chief examiner in the Washington Patent Office for six years before resigning in 1879 and gaining admission to practice before the United States courts. He is now regarded as a leading patent lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Parkinson
Chicago
Parkinson
Washington
United States
President nominates eight officials to senate and cabinet plans
The president sent nominations including Cornelius Hanford for chief justice of Washington Territory and George Irwin for marshal of Montana. Also named were George Batchelor as assistant secretary of the treasury Hugh Thompson resigned Albert Porter minister to Italy John Enander minister resident to Denmark Richard Root postmaster at Keokuk Jeremiah Sullivan collector of customs at Fort Benton. The piece notes ex congressmen seek positions and hints at reforms to curb filibustering and enforce voting in the next House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cornelius W. Hanford
Washington Territory
Supreme Court of Washington
George W. Irwin
Montana
George 8. Batchelier
New York
the Treasury
Hugh 3. Thompson
Albert G. Porter
Indiana
Italy
John A. Enander
Sinois
Denmark
Richard Root
Keokuk
Iowa
Miller
Jeremiah Sullivan
Fort Benton
Mont
Thomas A. Cummins
Calendar of Casualties In Iowa And New York Rail Incident
A Man son Iowa man Carl Redmen is killed after a hay wagon fire causes his horse team to bolt. A Lehigh Valley freight derails on the Erie bridge near Cayuga Creek Buffalo destroying the bridge. five hot beer cars and thirteen empty cars tumble. two empties plunge into the creek and no injuries occur. Three sailors Rudolph Dahlman Richard Barton and Fred Buchert are found near death in a sealed refrigerator car traveling 255 miles from Republic to Milwaukee with no food or water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Iowa
Carl Redmen
Redman
Lehigh Valley
Erie Road
Cayuga Creek
Buffalo
Rudolph Dahlman
Richard Barton
Fred Buchert
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Republic Mid
Republic
Nelson Brule
Ida Cornean
Detroit
Brule
Ase Inert
Lake Linden
Mich
Orneau
Jailbreak and Robberies Sweep Deadwood Area News
Reports detail Charles Stewart and accomplices escaping from Deadwood jail after stealing three horses. Sheriff Coleman captures a roaming man in Flannery county and a string of assaults, murders, and bank robberies across Montana, New York, and Ontario areas outlines grim crime wave details involving multiple suspects and victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Minot
Oak
John Brown
Flannery County
Jamestown
Noted deaths visit Brooks hotel and congressman Townshend
Samuel P. Martin of South Omaha died at Brooks hotel in Baltimore after gas odor was detected in his room. Rep. Richard W. Townshend of Shawneetown Illinois died in Washington from pneumonia after overwork and house air conditions. Hon. Reuben Reynolda of Crookston Minnesota died of heart dropsy after a long career in probate and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Martin
South Omaha
Brooks
Baltimore
Martin
Richard W. Townshend
Shawneetown
Ill
Washington
Townshend
Reuben Reynolda
Crookston
Minn
Minnesota
Rochester
Olmsted County
Alexandria
United States Land Office
Detroit
Fourteenth Judicial District
German Officer Finds New Explosive From Carbolic Acid
A German artillery officer discovers a powerful shell explosive manufactured from carbolic acid. Dr Selion, who eloped in January from Nice with Miss Ida Wilcox an American, is sentenced by a Nice court to eight months for appropriating a check Miss Wilcox took from her mother. Two young men stop at Winnipeg Junction Minn. Peter Hanson discovers his companion missing and reports a $30 cash loss and a silver watch theft. The thief is tracked east along the railroad, caught near Glyndon, and money and watch recovered by Chief Sullivan after officers pursue along the track. Hanson is a Hermav Minn resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Selion
Nice
Miss Ida Wilcox
Miss Wilcox
Winnipeg Junction
Minn
Sibley
Peter Hanson
Hansen
Hawley
Hanson
Whaley
Glyndon
Sulivan
Hermav
Governor Church persists in appointing allies as term ends
The Dakota governor continues filling offices for two year terms under his interpretation of the tenure act. He appears unfazed by possible removal while appointees ready to resist and challenge any attempt to oust them. A separate report notes the Montezuma Special train from Mexico to Washington, a 3000 mile nonstop run, and a Lima Ohio farmers meeting opposing Chicago meat amid calls to curb monopolies. National Farmers' Alliance delegates meet in Des Moines to counter binders and trusts, with fiber twine from wild sunflower eyed as a potential product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Church of Dakota
Legislative Assembly
Lima
Ohio
Chicago
James McBeth
National Farmers’ Alliance
Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
Northwest
Alliance
Trusts
Combine
Arthur Calvin Mellette
Delaware County
Ind
Indiana Regiment
Muncie
Cinty
Indiana School of Law
Dakota
Springfield
Watertown
South Dakota
Mellette
Luther B. Richardson
Grand Forks
Richardson
Cornell University
McCormack
Legislative Council
Abductors Arrested In Chicago With Missing Child
English couple George Henney and wife were arrested in Chicago at a furnished room house on Madison Street with Lucy Spellman, abducted from Kansas City on February 26. The case drew international attention and involved police interceptions, a Blaine inquiry, and Humane Society aid before the suspects' arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henney
Lucy Spellman
Kansas City
Chicago
Weat
Madison Street
Washington
Henney
Old Country
Daisy Spellman
Henneys
Blaine
McMillen
Kansas City Humane Society
F. M. Roundy
Dex Plaines Street
Renndy
Twin Grass Lake shooting amid family dispute in Minnesota
Ed Gases reports a fatal craft of violence on the Pine City Mora road as Mrs. Hanson is shot in the chest by an unknown assailant during a confrontation with her husband’s brother in law and others. Hanson is also wounded and a man named William Noling is accused by Minnie Hanson of the shooting amid conflicting accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gases
Brunswick
Mora
Minn
Hanson
Pine City
Mora Road
Grass Lake
Charles
Noling
Fatal Winter Demise of Five Tourists in Yellowstone Park
Five French tourists from Lyons died in Yellowstore Park during a winter expedition led by Henry Ferry who acted as guide. The group slept exposed by a creek and were found mutilated with two women scalped and all valuables taken. Ferry survived, later vanishing amid claims of Montana outlaws or Indian involvement. Local miners theorize the attackers sought gold and the expedition’s gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
France
Yellowstore
Henry Ferry
Ferry
Montana
Pacific Coast
Terry
Lyons
M. le Claire
M. J. Vincent
Paul Geret
Canyon City
Rattlesnake Canyon
President Harrison to hold cabinet to clear path for vacancies
The president will close doors to all but senators and representatives to focus on filling high office vacancies. First, assistant secretaries and bureau heads are to be chosen, followed by posts like the controller of the currency and civil service commissioner. He seeks unified state endorsements and warns against disputed appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Indian Schools
Cleveland
Senate
Diplomatic Corps
Depatcanto
Clevelandery
Clevelnd
North Dakota
Richardson
Grand Forks
Meilette
Church
Gov
Pierce
McCormack
Chareh
Mellette
Bismarck
Noble
Church F
Melleite
Dakota
South Dakota
Dakotas
Forth
F. A. Cc
Steamer Coban Brings Haitian Battle News to New York
The Coban carried reports of a major clash between Legitime and Hippolyte forces, a mass casualty event at Grand Saline, and widespread devastation after the siege. Hippolyte commander Gen Mesereau and Legitime forces fought to capture the city before looting and arson left Grand Saline in ruins. Capt. Frazer’s courier notes the city may have burned between February 18 and March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coban
New York
Legitime
Hippolyte
Frazer
Porte Paix
la Pitrie
Gonnives
Grand Saline
Mompoint
Ean Mescrau
Ater
Gendeseran
Wesponsire
Gen
Mesereau
Public Schools Debate At Cooper Union
Dr McGlynn spoke at the Anti Poverty society in Cooper Union New York on the public schools. He called attacks on public schools constructive treason and urged governance by officials answerable to the people to prevent cliques from destroying nationality. Meantime U S Marshals Wilkins and Arnold head to Washington with a crazy man who tried to blow up Sitka Alaska magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McGlynn
Anti-Poverty Society
Cooper's Union
New York
United States
Wilkins
Arnold
Washington
Sitka Alaska
Geo Dien Stovitch
National Capitol
Mellette and Richardson Confirmed for Dakota Posts
The Dakota nominations of Arthur C. Mellette for governor and Luther B. Richardson for secretary were sent to the Senate after prior opposition was withdrawn. They are expected to be reported and confirmed in tomorrow's session with no formal vacancies. Church and McCormack resignations and the removal plan were discussed amid Republican senatorial maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Dakota
Arthur C. Mellette
Luther B. Richardson
Senate
Plumb
Committee On
Territories
Mellette and
Richardson
Church and
McCormack
Church
Melletto
Chicago and Minneapolis Grain and Market Prices
Cash quotations show flour, wheat, corn, and oats steady with No. 2 red wheat at $1.07 to $1.00, No. 2 corn 35 cents, and oats around 20 to 27 cents. Minneapolis lists No. 1 hard wheat at $1.14 in March and No. 1 Northern at $1.02, with various barley and flax values. St. Paul notes bid prices for wheat, corn, rye, and hay along with dressed hogs and seed prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Chicago
Western Dairy
Elgin
Western
Northern
New England
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Timothy
Lover
Eggie
Ice House
Earthquake Shock Grips York and Nearby Areas
A strong earthquake tremor struck York Pennsylvania at 6 40 pm on March 8 causing widespread alarm. Homes rattled for about a minute with furniture movements though no damage occurred. The tremor was felt across Reading Philadelphia Gettysburg Hanover and several Maryland towns with reports of windows rattling and people fleeing their houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Reading
South Mountain
Berke
Lancaster
Lebanon
Telehone
Post Office
New City Hall
Philadelphia
Gettysburg
Cemetery Hill
Hanover
Lineboro
Emery Grove Junction
Maryland
Aiso
Carroll
Baltimore
Harford
Cecil
Westminister
Vanderbilts plan to unite rail lines to seize Chesapeake Ohio
A Chicago speech outlines Vanderbilt interests buying about fifteen thousand Big Four shares to form a consolidated system with the Chesapeake & Ohio as the ultimate goal. The plan merges the Big Four with the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and Indianapolis lines and the Cleveland, St. Louis & Kansas City, with headquarters likely in Cincinnati and debt refinanced by 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Chicago
Bee Line
Vanderbilts
Chesapeake & Ohio
P. Huntington
Big Four
Mr. Huntington
Drexel, Morgan & Co
George Bliss
M. E
Ingalls
Consolidated Companies
D.C., CC
Cleveland, St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Monkey rescues boy from hanging cord in Paris suburb
A young monkey in Batignolles, near Paris, saves a boy playing with a window blind cord that tightens into a noose. The animal drags the grandmother to the scene, guiding her to free the child before he suffers serious injury. The monkey named Jocko was rewarded with chocolate cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batignolles
Paris
Jocko
Duchess’s Glove Mismatch Sparks Fashion Stir
A charming French duchess, late to a benevolent festivity, donned driving gloves not noticing she wore one black and one white glove with her black and white silk costume. At the next fashionable gathering, ladies wore gloves of different colors, highlighting the mishap.
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