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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1895

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No factory work in Turkish carpet centers says Ingersoll

A Brainerd Dispatch article reports in Ouchak there is no factory system. all weaving is done in private homes. It denies rumors that Shaker Settlement at New London New York will be abandoned and moved to Florida. A Warren Ohio man dreamed of a violent death and was killed by a locomotive within a day. Bernard the pig died after leaving Chicago.

Ouchak New London N. Y Florida Warren Ohio Hood

Koch's tuberon gine hailed as cure for insanity

A report claims Koch's tuberon gine has remarkable success in treating insanity. If confirmed, Pr. Koch could score a historic breakthrough. The piece notes real estate as indemnity and questions how many debtors would choose property over cash to settle obligations.

Koch Pr. Koch China

Wilde libel suit and Queensberry arrest noted

The report claims Oscar Wilde sues for libel against the Marquis of Queensberry and alleges the noble lord has been arrested. It contrasts Wilde’s jab at Queensberry rules with current labor dispute stances in New York where both sides reject state arbitration. Also cites New York City tire fire stats for last year from matches, coal oil, electricity, and gas usage.

Oscar Wilde Queensbury Oscar Marquis of Queensbury New York City

New York, First Manufacturing City With Vast Output

New York leads as the country’s first manufacturing city with 11 000 factories producing 500 million dollars in goods annually. Clothing accounts for 11 million, books and papers 25 million, and cigars 18 million. Central Park spans 862 acres and cost 15 million dollars.

New York Central Park

Origin of tobacco name tied to West Indian pipe

The article notes that tobacco was once called potum by Indigenous peoples of the West Indies, Central and South America. The term tobacco derives from the pipe used by West Indian Islanders, originally named tobag.

West Indies Central South America

Mrs Oliphant's Literary Standard Noted for Interest

Mrs Oliphant has written seventy eight novels besides many other books and has never had to rend stamps with her manuscripts. Budding authors may study her standard and art of creating interesting people.

Monument Planned for Frederick Douglass in Rochester

A public memorial in Rochester New York will honor Frederick Douglass with a bronze statue as the main feature. The memorial commemorates colored soldiers who served in the Union army and will stand on a massive pedestal with inscribed tablets.

Frederick Douglass Rochester N. Y

Japanese Capture American Torpedo Service Member

A captured American in the Chinese torpedo service faces parole violations from a prior capture. The piece notes if the Japanese deem him a man without a country, Americans may regret the outcome. It also cites rail demand from electric roads and milk consumption in Boston.

America

Ailsa Suffers Copper Loss in Bay of Biscay Storm

The British cutter Ailsa endured rough Bay of Biscay seas and lost copper, signaling strain as planks shifted. Historically, Valkyrie also wrinkled copper under severe strain in 1888 on the America’s Cup run, suggesting British yacht construction lessons remain.

Bay of Biscay

Veteran English Sailor Thomas Lyons Dies at Ninety Three

Near Rochester England an old salt Thomas Lyons dies at ninety three. He served aboard a wooden wall during George IV’s reign and lost a leg in a severe gale. During his final illness Princess Adelaide duchess of Teck visited him in hospital. Seventy three years ago he received an annual pension of 200 dollars which continued until his death.

Rochester England Thomas Lyons George IV Princess Adelaide Duchess of Teck

Dublin finds 17th century poetry volume at Trinity College

A rare manuscript volume of 5% folio pages was found in Trinity College Dublin containing unpublished poetry by Bacon Massinger and other minor authors. The Bacon poem Fare well to Fortune was written after his fall. The discovery hints at potential new insights into Shakespeare's works and life.

Dublin Trinity College Bacon Massinger Shakespeare

Around the Globe Quick Read of Last Week's Key Events

Brief digest of major happenings from home and abroad. Highlights include political developments, economic indicators, cultural milestones, and notable public actions. Summaries emphasize named figures, places, organizations, dates, and outcomes for rapid comprehension.

Secretary blocks Duluth lands from timber and stone act

Secretary Morton, advised by the Department of State, prohibits entry of certain lands in the Duluth district under the timber and stone act. He cites notification of an international exhibition of agricultural machinery to be held in Vienna on May 4 5 6 and 7, 18.

Secretary of the Interior Duluth Morton Department of State Vienna

Notable Deaths And Honors Across 19th Century Depths

A rapid roll of prominent figures dying or honored across cities like Constantino ple Pittsburg St Augustine s church Jacksonville Fla Washington and London. Notables include Sir Geoffrey Hornby Admiral of the Fleet and Victoria aide Frederick Hayman John Stuart Blackie Col David Clendenin and Henry Studebaker. Also noted are Mark Twain remarks Lady Randolph Churchill imperial order and St Mary s seminary award plus various literary and scholarly recognitions.

Ismael Pasha Constantinople Geoffrey T. P. Hornby Queen Victoria Frederick Hayman St. Augustine's Church Pittsburg W. €. Coup Jacksonville Fla John Stuart Blackie Henry Studebaker South Bend Ind Charles Lanman Washington Paul Blouet Max O’rell Mark Twain James Anderson Phelps and Macready United States David R. Clendenin Lincoln Oneida Lit

Multiple Fatal Accidents and Fires Across Cities

A roundup reports Henry Hancock killed by a train in Newton Iowa and Hugh Sweeny killed near Lemont Illinois. Arthur Clasby drowns while skating in Dow City Iowa. Wires destroy J B Wathen distillery in Louisville Kentucky with heavy losses. Fire at Salina Kansas destroys property valued over 200000. 21 die in a Sonel mine fire near Cornado Spain. Eyepiece explosion damages Keeley Institute in Charleston Indiana. Sawmill boiler explosion near Deadwood South Carolina kills two workers. Bar fight in Elgin Illinois ends with fatal injury but jury exonerates Hawke. dynamite wrecks a constable home in Decker Indiana. all escape. Planing mill death in Petoskey Michigan. Various fires cause extensive losses in Graymont Alabama and New York City area. Gas explosion in Kansas City injures three firemen. Wyatt Maybee’s children burn after leaving them home alone in Washington Texas. Infant dies in Tacoma Washington from burns. mother absent.

Henry Hancock Newton Iowa Hugh Sweeny Lemont Dow City Arthur Clasby J. B. Wathen & Co Louisville Salina Kas Sonel Cornado Huelva Spain Charleston Ind Keeley Institute Andrew Trillehey William Warren Elk Creek Deadwood S. C William Hawke John Buttenhager Elgin Decker C. A. Bennett Frank Torrey McManus Petoskey Mich Graymont Pastetties W. Kck. Landis Welches Henry Casey Kansas City Wyatt Maybee Washington Tex John McCallum Tacoma

Multiple 19th century suicides and crimes span several states

A roundup of distressing incidents includes Andrew Dupont 74 ending his life in Galena by hanging. Mrs Kate Titzer in Evansville hanged herself after domestic trouble. A M Jelleff in Franklin turned on gas to die. W H Reed in Decatur shot self over parental objection. Charles T Fink 29 died by self in Aurora. George Howe killed his sweetheart Alice Gibson in Elkhorn then suicided. David Miller fatally shot by two Black highwaymen in Osnaburg amid threats of lynching. plus a missing broker Charles T Sheldon in Muncie and other gang, riot, and burglary reports.

Andrew Dupont Galena Charles T. Sheldon Muncie Ind Bill” Dalton O. T Doherty Kate Titzer Evansville A. M. Jelleff Franklin James Broyles William Adams Sacramento Cal Auburn Ala W. H. Reed Decatur Charles T. Fink Aurora Joseph Bennett Manistee Mich Northwestern Chandelier Company Toledo Ohio George Howe Alice Gibson Elkhorn W. Va David Miller Osnaburg

Multiple crime incidents reported across states and towns

A roundup of violent acts and legal actions includes Martin Farrell barricading a house with a rifle to evade arrest for assault. the death of Mrs. Andrew Erickson in a Princeton well deemed a possible suicide. grave robbing sentences in Franklin. forged naturalization papers at a Luzerne county election. Booher’s fatal saloon fight in Burlington Alabama. shootings in Terre Haute. court orders halting Tudor iron works disruption. a Birmingham cashier’s suicide after loss of funds. Joseph Roberts found murdered near Winston. arson at St. Peter’s Church in Boston. dissolving factions of the Order of Solon in Pittsburg. two masked men robbing a Sacramento saloon. James Broyles fatally shooting Mrs. Adams and killing himself. Norval A. Hawkins found guilty of embezzlement. and a brutal home invasion in Sheakleyville with torture to reveal a stash of money.

Martin Farrell Andrew Erickson Princeton Franklin, Ind James Truelock Thomas Kirk Lee Martin Luzerne County Louis Booher Burlington Samuel Splitter Levi Bruster Abraham Turpin Terre Haute Ind Judge Allen United States Court Tudor Iron Works East St. Louis J. L. Shropshire Central Railroad Birmingham Ala Joseph Roberts Winston N. C St. Peter’s Catholic Church Boston Order of Solon Pittsburg Sacramento Cal James Broyles William Adams Broyles Adamses Norval A. Hawkins Standard Oi Detroit Stephen Ross Sheakleyville

Guilty Verdict in Hayward Murder Case Stuns Minneapolis

In Minneapolis on March 10 the jury convicted Harry Hayward of murder in the killing of Catherine Ging after two hours of deliberation. A stay was granted until next week for a possible new trial, with appeals planned if denied.

Minneapolis Harry Hayward Catherine Ging Erwin St. Paul Supreme Court Hayward

International and Imperial Headlines From London to Rio

Reports from London detail the marquis of Queensbury's arrest for libeling Oscar Wilde. In Britain the Irish land bill is presented by Morley. Ribot backs French participation in a German proposed monetary conference. Hawaiian rebels leaders Wilcox face fines and imprisonment. Grand Duke Alexis Michaelovitch is dead. England and Russia可能 war over Japan China. German reichstag rejects anti Hebrew measures. Jarez in Mexico promises retaliation against Americans. Hofman of Gray Friars school Berlin dead. Prince Bismarck once attended. Cuban island south side eruptions raise tensions in Santiago and Cienfuegos. Brazilian insurgents defeat federal troops and capture Gen Sampai.

Marquis of Queensbury London Oscar Wilde House of Commons Morley Ribot France Germany Wilcox Alexis Michaelovitch England Russia Jarez Congress Master Hofman Gray Friars High School Berlin Prince Bismarck Cuba Santiago Cienfuegos Rio Grande Do Sul Sampai Santa Ana

Illinois Republicans Press for Woman Suffrage Demand

Republican women from Illinois appeared before the legislature urging the right to vote. A wide array of local business and public notices follow, including a Clinton grocers firm assignment, a Denver mining expo prospect, and various civic incidents across states.

Illinois Ilinois Neilson & Gaarde Clinton Town Denver Edwin Perbes New York Giov. Altgeld Chieng Benjamin Reilly Elgin Elgin Saddlery and Harness Company Pecatonica Gilliland Telephone Company Manistee Mich American Church Missionary Society

Fresh Disorders Rumoved in Karahissar Turkiye

Constantinople dispatch reports unconfirmed rumors of fresh disorders at Karahissar in the village of Sivas Asia Minor. Advices from the same source say many Armenians have been killed and wounded there.

London Constantinople Standard Karahissar Sivas Turkey

Miners Entombed in New Mexico Mine Fire

White Oak New Mexico March 12 A mine fire at the Old Abe mine destroyed the hoist house and surrounding shops. Three levels were flooded with smoke hindering rescue efforts while several men remained entombed deep in the mine. No escape presumed.

White Oak N. M Abe Charles Sherrick F. J. Williams Frank Wilson John Davis G. Baxter Richard Seales White Jerry Conver J. P. Mitchell Wilson Davis Baxter Wiliams Sherricks G. E. Wilkinson Coke Keith Mike Gallagher Anton Sowgate South Homestake

Markets Report From Grain and Live Stock Centers

Chicago markets show wheat and corn higher with soybeans steady. Minneapolis notes firm wheat and on track grain prices, Milwaukee reports flour strength and mixed grain gains, Chicago hogs weak to lower while cattle hold steady, St Paul hogs higher early and cattle firm on good stockers and feeders.

Chicago Minneapolis Northern Milwaukee St. Paul

Insurance companies profit two percent after costs in Minnesota

Advance sheets from the insurance commissioner's report show fire premiums and losses in the state and three cities. The average loss ratio is 68 percent plus 35 percent expenses leaves two percent profit. Minneapolis shows a 69 percent loss ratio with four percent net loss. St Paul reports 47 percent loss ratio and eighteen percent profit. Premium receipts total 3,865,685.75 with losses 2,431,923.02, averaging 63 percent.

Minneapolis Insurance Commissioner St. Paul

Rich German Immigrant Becomes Millionaire From Rheumatic Cure

Chicago Feb 22 A year ago Frank Schrage had little money now he is a millionaire after selling Schrage's Rheumatic Cure rights. A syndicate pays $100000 cash and $196900 yearly until $1000000 is reached. Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co sole proprietors offer testimonials and agent opportunities.

Chicago Frank Schrege Schrage Philadelphia Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company Dearborn St

Revolvers Drawn At Mass In Omaha Church Turmoil

At St Pauls church in Omaha on March 14 a group of ousted parishioners entered during mass and tried to seize the church. Father Karminski fired his revolver after an exchange of shots, wounding attackers who fled. Police fought to regain control and several people were arrested, including the priest, now jailed.

Omaha Iearing St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church Scannell Father Karmiski Father Karminski

Vinegar Adulteration Bill Laid On Table In Assembly

Madison reports the assembly paused a vinegar coloring and adulteration bill with a 51 to 35 vote to lay it on the table. A frauds in sales of goods bill was the other calendar item awaiting passage. In the senate a pardon bill for two long term prisoners remained laid over after engrossment and third reading.

Madison Assembly Senate

High Roller Highton Sentenced in Duluth

A. G. Highton received six months in the county jail after already serving five months. He had appeared with a valet anda reputation for wine suppers at the Spalding house and for issuing a bogus $119 check to hasten a trip to St. Paul. He previously faced multiple criminal charges and was convicted on the $119 check.

Duluth Minn A. G. Highton Highton Spalding House St. Paul C. A. Pillsbury Hinckley Relief Commission Oregon

Tragedy at St. Louis Hotel Duluth Man Ends Life

J E Stocking son of H M Stocking the Eau Claire lumberman killed himself at the St Louis hotel in Duluth last night at 8 by taking 120 grains of morphine authorities report.

Duluth Minn J. E. Stocking H. M. Stocking Eau Claire Wis St. Louis

Murder in Pike Creek: Polander farmer kills wife with ax

In Pike Creek Minnesota on May 14 a Polander farmer killed his wife by striking her with an ax. This marks the second homicide in the area within two weeks.

Little Falls Minn Marea Pike Creek

Rebel attack on Bocas del Toro repulsed by government forces

On Friday last, rebel forces led by Russo Garcia attacked Bocas del Toro about 100 miles north of the city but were repulsed by government troops.

Colon Russo Garcia Bocas del Toro

One of the Prominent Business Men of Faribault

George Robinson died in Faribault after a two week illness of pneumonia at age seventy four. He was born November sixteenth eighteen twenty one in Northfield Vermont and educated at Newburg academy. He supported his mother after his father died and later worked in Milwaukee and Owatonna before moving to Faribault in seventeen seventy seven to run a wheat buying business. He is survived by two daughters Mrs George Ehle of Faribault and Mrs Joel Heatwole of Northfield.

Lady Randolph Churchill Faribault Minn George Robinson Northfield Newburg Academy Cynthia Davis Brookfield Milwaukee Owatonna George Ehle This City Joel P. Heatwole

Secretary Gresham May Return To Work Soon

Washington reports Secretary Gresham's condition continues to improve and he is hoped to be out tomorrow though he may not resume department duties for several days.

Washington Gresham

Foundry Fire Destroys Plant In Chicago

The extensive foundry plant occupied by Harry Perry and the Challenge Machine company burned last night in Chicago. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars, partly covered by insurance.

Chicago Harry Perry Challenge Machine Company

Harrison Recuperating After Weeklong Illness

Ex president Harrison shows rapid recovery in Indianapolis after a week of illness that once threatened a dangerous turn. He expects to be up and about in a few days.

Harrison Indianapolis

Brother fatally shoots sister in Seymour family quarrel

George Holmes shot his sister Mrs Florence Anderson at their Cincinnati avenue home in Seymour Indiana during a family quarrel over their late mother's estate. He surrendered claiming self defense. no witnesses were present.

Seymour, Ind George Holmes Florence Anderson Cincinnati Avenue

Drowning of Two Men Off South Lawrence Boat

Samuel Smith aged eighteen and George Leake aged twenty one, both from South Lawrence, Mass, were drowned when their boat was upset near Newburyport on March 12.

Newburyport Mass Samuel Smith George Leake South Lawrence

Novelist Leopold von Sacher-Masoch Dies at 92

Franfurt March 12 Leopold Ritter von Sacher Masoch the novelist is dead. He was born in Lemberg Austrian Poland on January 27 1836.

Franfurt Leopold Ritter von Sacher-Masoch Lemberg Austrian Poland

Bridge Fire Plot Nabs Rail Workers Near Siouxny Iowa

Frank Matthews and John Oakleaf, railroad men, were arrested for setting fire to an Illinois Central bridge near Siouxny Iowa on July 3. They intended to wreck the special train carrying a militia regiment approaching the city.

Siouxny Iowa Frank Matthews John Oakleaf Illinois Central

Local Senate Ballot Result Reported

A one ballot was taken for United States senator in Dover. Higgins 8 votes Addicks 6 Massey 4 Wolcott 6 Tunnell 4 were recorded.

Dover United States Higgins Addicks Massey Wolcott Tunnell

Hard Lines for Rebels

Lima dispatch reports the Peruvian insurgents in a hopeless position lacking ammunition food and clothing as the revolution flounders.

Lima

Spider Stridulation in Certain Species Detailed by Pocock

A review summarizes R I Pocock’s Natural Science findings on spider sound production. It notes audible stridulation in Themisoides, forms of organs in Leptyphantes and Theridium, and groups like Aviculariidae. It discusses possible courtship, defense, and deceptive signaling roles across sexes and species.

R. I. Pocock Natural Science London Pocock Theridium Themisoides

Bone ash best lime source for laying hens says The Country Gentleman

The Country Gentleman argues against soaking grain in lime for poultry nutrition and endorses bone ash as the proper lime source. It notes waste bones burned for fodder, recommends contracts with butchers for large flocks, and cites rape hemp seed esparcet and clover as lime rich feed. It emphasizes lime must come from digestible sources for eggshell formation.

Landlady Bemoans Late Boarder Forks Her Finances

A Texas landlady complains about a Long feeder boarder who eats at twelve and again at one. She laments his two meals cost her a fortune and threatens bankruptcy. The exchange highlights a humorous misfit deflating her household budget.

The Hidden Process of Diamond Mining Described

The article details diamond mining from guarded mine entrances to the final sorting. Miners drill and blast, haul blue ground to floors, then expose it to sun and rain, wash and sift tailings, and search each particle four times to recover even tiny diamonds.

Cincinnati Tribune

Rich Girls and a Chanel Match

A narrator discusses a cousin's report of Ajax’s engagement to a wealthy young woman, noting the balance of fortune and affection. He muses on marriage choices among rich bachelors and the value of true affection over wealth, ending with a reflection on lifting Cousin Anthony’s spirits via perspective.

Anthony Ajax New York Canal Street Central Park March Scribner

The Boy King Alfonso of Spain Faces Court Etiquette

The article chronicles young Alfonso of Spain dealing with royal duties and etiquette. It notes his separate household, inability to dine with his mother, and tedious state functions that test his patience. It recounts a church scene where he grows restless and tosses his nurse’s white hat in frustration. On his second birthday he is seen bouncing on the throne steps.

Spain Alfonso

Daunted Lady Seeks Relief From Church Rent Demands

An elderly woman visits the North London police court complaining of an annoying habit by her landlady. The landlady reportedly attends the same church and quietly asks for unpaid rent during sermons, including at responses. The magistrate notes there is no illegality, while the applicant leaves vowing action.

North London Mr. Lane Q. C

How Long Can A Work Horse Stay Useful

A Country Gentleman reader notes horses can remain valuable well past typical ages. He cites a 30 year old workhorse riding 30 miles daily, a 45 year old mule, a 59 year old English shire, and Goldsmith Maid retired at 26 years. He argues proper feeding and care extend usefulness and questions farm losses from neglect.

England

Crisis Passes for Col Bourbon with Mind at Risk

The doctor reports the crisis over and Col Bourbon is spared, but fears linger that the fever may have damaged his health or ruined his reason. The room grows silent as the patient soon pleads for water and his mind appears to wander, prompting grief among friends.

Col. Bourbon Kentucky

Milk feeding for hens boosts egg production

Any kind of milk will do for the hens whether fresh sour or clabber. Hens drink it when set before them or mixed into soft food with a teaspoonful of bread soda per quart. It is an excellent egg producing food and should be given liberally whenever cheap.

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