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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1894
Page
12
Brainerd Minnesota reports international figures showing France ready to mobilize 370 per 1000 of its population. Germany 310 Russia 210 are cited as comparable mobilization figures in the era context.
The text notes that medieval women divided their hair with a small dagger and carried it in their girdles when not in use, reflecting practical personal grooming and accessory habits of the era.
The Protective Society of New Bedford Massachusetts is identified as the oldest salvage corps in the country, organized in March 1829.
A spinet clavichord once owned by Handel was advertised for sale in London newspapers two weeks ago. The vendor is a resident of Halle on Saale Germany.
The British volunteer forces reached 219000 efficient personnel in the last year, marking an increase of 2000 from 1892 and 5000 from TSUT.
Critics complain that English nurses in the United States are too genteel and carry an air of superiority, a conduct deemed offensive and conspicuous and said to impair their usefulness.
The wedding of Colon P. Hardy and Eva Maud Byers took place at Cansari New York. Hardy had twice saved Miss Byers life within the past year and she rewarded him with marriage.
The world’s largest female elephant Queen Jumbo suffers in winter quarters at Rockford causing tremors described as earthquake shocks in the surrounding area.
Freddy Gebhard once infamous for courting Mrs Langtry announces engagement to a Baltimore socialite heiress. He asserts a whisky cure has cured him though observers doubt the moderation and note other faults linger.
A would be incendiary for the world fair was caught and proved a worthless vagrant crank with no motive. The incident underscores the need to remove the structures to curb such crankish behavior.
Mrs Maggie Van Cott the professional evangelist has arrived in Chicago with the aim of starting a revival. She has previously attempted this in the city, which remains described as wicked, yet her perseverance is praised.
The item argues against anger at foreign ships stripping the wreck of the Kearsarge on Roneador Reef. It states an abandoned wreck is public property and salvage law applies to any materials taken, noting American vessels would face the same salvage rules.
At a London meeting of the Japan society the chairman suggested bamboo pipes produce a soft mellow sound. He noted their wide use in Japanese instrument manufacture and proposed that organ builders might gain by using this reed for organ pipes.
The remains believed to be the foundation of Philip Carteret’s house and the first New Jersey legislature meeting place on May 26 at Elizabeth were uncovered by City Surveyor Meyer. A monument may be erected to mark where laws were first enacted for the colony’s government.
The article discusses English expanding globally as a universal language but notes it is a mix of many tongues from Latin to slang. It argues English, despite its flaws, remains as usable as other modern languages for general communication.
In IS63 vaccination became compulsory in Ireland and the poor law commissioners enforced it. The population was vaccinated. From 1830 to IS40 smallpox deaths averaged 5,800 annually, dropping to 3,287 in the following decade and to 1,272 in the next. In 1867 deaths numbered twenty, then nineteen, and six in the subsequent year.
Pittsburg expanded from a small town at the Allegheny and Monongahela junction into a city with large area relative to its population. City engineers cut streets through dense woodlands over twenty years, and farmland beyond city hall was traded at speculative prices. The city line extends six miles east to the Ohio and runs four to five miles between the two rivers.
A quiet Washington notice reports a society woman's plan to run a fleet of repaired carriages as night-liners similar to London hansom cabs. She buys dilapidated coaches, earns a comfortable income, and hides the venture from friends who would either benefit or condemn the enterprise.
A compact digest of notable events from around the world covering politics, economy, conflicts, science, and culture. Highlights include leadership changes, trade developments, diplomatic talks, and major societal shifts shaping the week.
The Attorney General Olney offers an opinion on suspending pensions. The pension appropriation bill carrying 151,000,000 dollars advances in the House. The Senate seeks details on British forces landing in Nicaragua. Gen. Sickles denounces the administration's pension policy in a speech.
A compilation of brief notices and biographical notes: Horace S. Brown of Louisville dies of heart disease. Mrs. Mary Hemenway, Boston philanthropist, passes away. Miss Jennie Larider to governess Ruth Cleveland. Miss Ida Van Etten, Paris author, rumored to have died of starvation.
An ice gorge broke at the Missouri river near Sioux City Iowa crushing two boats. A two year old boy of John Ring ers died after burns at Paine Illinois. Fred Van Allen killed by a falling tree near Epworth Iowa. Twelve smoke stacks toppled at Pueblo Colorado in a whirlwind. Edward Neely killed in a boiler explosion at Butler Pennsylvania while drilling oil. Frankie Steeth nine died after a train accident at Peoria Illinois. Fifty freight cars wrecked at Wimanac Indiana. Engineer Ide fatally hurt after falling asleep. James Ogelsbee eighteen died from a fall at Independence Iowa from a gym trapeze incident.
A long list of violent crimes and legal actions from across the United States and Canada includes Richard Pugh convicted of burglary in Brookfield, James Trask shot in Peabody, and multiple murders, arrests, and investigations. The items span towns from Missouri to Ontario, with noted cases in Iowa, Indiana, Georgia, and beyond.
Gladstone taken ill but not seriously, Rosebery becomes English prime minister, Esquimault Harbor fortification begun, German silver production and foreign usage stats noted, Villeneuve arrested in Quebec, Chilean election defeat for Conservatives, Madrid reports Cam pos with Morocco indemnity agreement concluded, sultan to be paid 20 million pezetos, Paris arrests thirteen anarchists with explosives, blackmail payments to anarchists reveal by police including priests among donors.
A Bangs auction in New York sold irregular runs of colonial papers for high sums. The 1733 to 1741 New York Weekly Journal group brought 150 dollars, the 1745 to 1752 Post-Bey and New York Gazette volume sold for 340 dollars, and other bundles from 1755 to 1771 fetched between 70 and 360 dollars. The sale highlighted the enduring value of early American press artifacts.
Condensed record notes five days of debate on the pension appropriation bill totaling 151 million dollars. Opposition focused on administration of pensions and suspension rules, while one amendment sought broader disclosure of surgeon reports. The senate debated the seigniorage bill with strong opposition noted before a temporary delay.
Washington March 9 The Bland seigniorage bill was laid before the senate as unfinished business. Senator Sherman opposed seeking amendments while Senator Harris argued for swift disposal within thirty minutes. The bill was laid over until tomorrow for a vote. In the House conference report on the urgent deficiency bill was agreed to and a resolution on unsettled claims against the Southern and Central Pacific was adopted. The District of Columbia appropriation was taken up and the House adjourned after debate.
Washington March 10 Today was a field day for Senator Pettigrew He introduced a bill removing the charge of desertion from H H Cook of Sioux Falls and another granting J W Saylor of Canton a year s pay for his service during the rebellion He was twelve when he first went out and enlisted a year later He secured $200 000 for Crow Creek reservation settlers though the house committee recommended $119 000 The senate debated the Bland bill and to vote on it next week while the house focused on the District of Columbia bill.
Washington reports indicate the house will push the sundry civil bill with total appropriations of 32,306,582.80 less than last year, likely four days of debate focused on geological and coast and geodetic survey funding. Afterward the military or certificates and diplomatic appropriations may finish the week while senate resumes Bland seigniorage bill consideration.
Washington reports Blanchard, newly appointed Louisiana senator, taking the oath of office at the opening of the Senate. A Peffer investigation resolution on senators trading in Wall Street was laid on the table 33 to 27. Vilas spoke against the seigniorage bill as Allison of Iowa prepared to reply. In the House, debate centered on extending time for a street railroad to change motive power in the city.
The Washington senate session yielded little notable business besides a brief stimmage on the stigmorage bill with debate between Stewart Lindsay Dolph and new members McLaurin and Blanchard. It also began considering the sundry civil expenses bill with three major amendments adopted for Haylake channel lighting, Buffalo building, and New York post office repairs.
In Huron South Dakota on March 14 the woman crusade against lawlessness led to the arrest of the city marshal for not enforcing the prohibitory law. Marshal Crippen appeared before Police Justice Grant and the case was continued until Thursday with witnesses to be called.
The injunction against Anheuser-Busch brewing company was argued and closed yesterday with Judge Campbell to decide today. The sheriff controls the establishment and stock, while prominent women and city leaders watch closely and may pursue further action if the ruling favors the brewery.
President Struckman of the board of county commissioners and County Attorney Judd served City Clerk Gastfield with a notice ordering immediate vacancy of the city hall property. A similar notice was given to Mayor Hopkins. Legal questions loom and litigation is likely. If successful, the city loses its offices and must seek temporary quarters until a suitable building is erected.
Stillwater Minnesota March 14 Michael XN Madigan former Redwood county attorney was brought to prison and now wears a second grade uniform. His perjury sentence ends August 10 1896 if good time is earned. Attorneys seek a new trial with hope of bail within days awaiting the result.
Prosecutors in Albany designate Frank S. Black and Seymour Van Zantvoord to prosecute the Troy election crimes. Governor Flower approves the selection. Assistant District Attorney Fagan is charged with leading the case and will receive full gubernatorial support and assistance.
Ernest Bordes died in a city hospital on Monday evening from injuries sustained in the Hotel Terminus bombing on February 12. Emile Henry threw a bomb among hotel guests, the Paris Herald reports.
Louis Muenter Fond du Lac county treasurer and assistant cashier of the Fond du Lac National Bank died yesterday morning after a relapse from pneumonia. He was a prominent figure in German and Masonic circles.
Maple Lake Minn March 14 fire at 1 30 yesterday morning totally destroyed the store and contents owned by J B Roehrenbach fully insured in Maple Lake district fire department responded to the blaze with no injuries reported damage estimated in the fire report after the flames were extinguished.
In Minneapolis on March 14 a Union League gathering featured speeches by John Dry Smith Congressman Loren Fletcher and Mayor Eustis. The speakers centered their remarks on the Wilson bill and its implications.
In Minneapolis on March 14 the wives of club members raided the printers' club in the Robinson block. The husbands, described as sportive, were escorted home by their determined spouses.
The committee on invalid pensions reported favorably Representative Pickler's bill to give the oath of private soldiers the same weight as that of an officer in considering pension cases.
Representative McCleary named Ole Ostenson of Canby and W. R. Edwards of Tracy to conduct the April 1 West Point cadet examination at Marshall. A physician from Marshall will join as the third examiner.
In Manitowoc Wisconsin on March 14 in the sane asylum G Paulson struck John Gei gle on the nose and was killed by Gei gle.
A lively scene in Huron March 10 as Belle Sith Alice Simmons and a Greenleaf woman sought warrants against women whose husbands and sons frequented their house. They alleged chloroform and sulfuric acid gas were used to harm sleeping guests. The evidence lacked grounds for warrants but the case will be investigated amid sensational expectations. Several city ladies had protested disreputable characters, but no link to the affair is suspected.
Washington March 10. The government crop report for the year ended March 1 will be released this afternoon. Officials have received and compiled all agent reports. The key unknown is farmers wheat holdings and the total reveal will help assess recent yield estimates, with a figure around 160000000 bushels anticipated.
San Francisco report states presidents Reinhart of Santa Fe and Crocker of Southern Pacific were in telegraphic talks to end the rate war. They agree to discontinue hostilities and restore former rates as soon as a meeting can be arranged to discuss and resolve the differences.
Denver March 10 Gov Waite will not interfere in the execution of murderers Thomas Jordan William Nesbitt and Santiago Torres. The governor has opposed capital punishment but states the law will run its course and sentences will be carried out despite prior commutations to life imprisonment.
Col. J. T. Dougine of Chicago after five weeks in the Cechiti mining district reports excellent formation with porphyry and quartzite dykes and well defined lodes. Samples from multiple owners assay from $55 to $148 per ton.
Whitelaw Reid the Republican vice presidential candidate from the last election has arrived in San Francisco and stays with his father in law D O Mills at Millbrae. He suffers from asthma and has come to the coast to regain his health and escape business cares.
In New York on March 10 Joseph Racker of Roselbayne New Jersey died after drinking a teaspoon of wine offered as a toast at the wedding engagement celebration of his son William and Miss Scribner. He collapsed in convulsions and died shortly after.
Minnesota villages held elections with temperance and license results varying by locale. Farewell to one party dominance emerges as Democrats, Republicans divide offices in Evensville Delhi Sacred Heart Laverne Reuville Bird Island Hector Morris Fergus Falls and other communities report mixed outcomes and notable license margins.
In Northfield Minnesota on March 14 Joel P Heatwole won the mayoralty after a fierce non partisan contest led by Joseph Roach Daniel Goodhue also ran Heatwole carried 468 of 659 votes a 287 vote margin The procession and crowd gathered at the News office afterward. Other elected officials include John Clifford treasurer H W McChesney recorder H L Greaves W M Ebel and E M Walbridge aldermen
Farmers in Ramsey County North Dakota donated 102 sacks of flour and $30 to Chicago’s hungry. Wheat was ground and sent, with free transport supplied by the Great Northern and the Chicago Burlington and Northern railways.
Crookston Minnesota on March 14 James Fisher was arrested on charges of horse stealing with authorities describing the case as a local crime incident.
Bradstreets notes warm weather boosts retail lines in many cities. Chicago shows the best weekly dry goods sales in months, aiding a favorable yearly comparison to last year. St Louis hat merchants and milliners report steady gains, Milwaukee bankers see higher demand, and St Paul reports spring trade in full swing.
Sioux Falls Lodge of Elks held a large banquet after a horn-growing initiation of thirty candidates. Attendees included Elks from Cedar Rapids Iowa Laverne Minnesota Pierre Mitchell Salem Flandrau Aberdeen and Canton. Visitors from St Paul Minneapolis Mankato and Stillwater Minnesota joined the event.
Stonewall J. De France faces a jury in Kalamazoo Michigan in a trial over a 12500 draft on First National Bank that he secured for 5000. An immense crowd attended as De France appeared calm and well dressed despite prior charges in Detroit Minneapolis and Chicago. Thirty two witnesses are listed for the current case.
London report notes Mr. Gladstone’s health has greatly improved and he is pronounced on the high road to complete recovery.
The Gaelic from Yokohama and Hong Kong with advices to Feb 24 arrives. Reports say Russia and China reached a secret understanding regarding the Pamirs. Count Cassini, Russia’s minister, receives China’s highest decoration, the Shuang Lung first division first class, for extraordinary services or propitiation.
Washington reports a breach of promise suit in which Madeline Pollard accuses Congressman Breckenridge of Kentucky of sensational conduct. Witnesses recount alleged threats to shoot, a promised marriage, and an expected child, while others say Breckenridge admitted engagement to Pollard.
The Hague special report states that the Nether lords ministry is expected to resign after the chamber adopted an amendment to the storm bill. Premier Dr. G Ven Tienhoven has withdrawn the bill and is consulting with ministers.
Police arrest two men described as Milton stage robbers in Sacramento. A Stockton officer will identify the suspects upon arrival for further questioning.
President Peixoto rejects terms, demands unconditional surrender of all rebel ships and forts in Rio Bay. After a 48 hour ultimatum, government forts opened fire and the insurgents surrendered without further fighting. Rebel officers seek refuge on French and Portuguese ships. Admiral da Gama is aboard Sirius. Crowds rejoice as city residents abandon goods and celebrate peace.
Chicago cash wheat steady and corn and oats higher while Minneapolis May and July futures show gains. On track prices for No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern edge up. Chicago receipts show 4 000 head of cattle and 26 000 hogs with prices steady to mixed. St Paul hogs down 20 cents and cattle steady with demand fair.
Anaconda Montana reports a large theft at the Anaconda company vault. Robbers cut through a brick wall to reach the receiving vault and removed silver bullion totaling 10 000 ounces, with gold valued at about 10 000 dollars still missing. A suspect named Coryel was arrested in Butte, and authorities expect to capture the others.
A depot safe robbery in Woodward Oklahoma yielded about 10,900 in Fort Supply paymaster funds plus additional money and railroad cash. Station Agent Rusk was forced from his hotel room to open the safe, two robbers committing the act late Monday night.
E. E. Clark, grand chief of the Order of Railway Conductors, said Sovereign of the Knights of Labor spoke in bad taste about Judge Jenkins restraining order. Clark, citing his experience with Northern Pacific railway employees, believed Sovereign’s views did not reflect the workers’ stance.
Ernst Wohl was found dead in a chair at Wohl and Lewis' upholstering shop at 114 Broadway, Kansas City. He left a German note asking his wife and daughter for forgiveness and saying he would join them in the afterworld.
Chicago March 14 Judge Tuthill who presided over the Daniel Coughlin murder trial says the not guilty verdict matches the testimony He believes Coughlin innocent but suspects O Sullivan Burke and Cooney the Fox killed Dr Cronin He notes the jury could not reach different conclusion.
City of Mexico March 14 Rev Por tillo bishop of Zacatecas will be promoted to the archbishopric of Durango made vacant by the death of the Rev Mgr Salinas and Rev Father Silva bishop of Colima will be transferred to Zacatecas Dr Florencio Para of Guadalajara will look after the see of Colima.
Faribault Minn March 14 a girl named Carl was kicked in the face by a horse and badly hurt.
Everest village, twenty miles west of Fargo, N D, was almost totally wiped out by a Sunday fire. The blaze ravaged the settlement, leaving little behind and prompting local officials to assess the extent of the damage.
Willow Lake South Dakota March 14 Charles Giarfield a school teacher was accidentally shot.
Labouchere's amendment to abolish the house of lords was carried 147 to 145 in the commons amid excitement. Morley defended Ireland reform and home rule prospects while National Reform union urged curtailing or ending Lords power to enable democratic self-government.
Washington officials say they have received no ration requests from the industrial league in advance of rumored mass action. Army chiefs express no fear of capital overrun by unemployed crowds and downplay potential trade disturbances while noting prior riots underscored readiness to handle emergencies.
New York dispatch reports Costa Rican unrest with Archbishop Thiel freed then guarded in his palace and other clergy jailed. Iblesis orders arrests as a second April election looms, raising fears of war if Thiel is banished and possibly prompting his move to New York.
In Paterson New Jersey on March 14 striking silk dyers attacked Simon & Auger and Richard J Burden plants. They broke doors toppled unfinished silk into steam tubs and burned material. The crowd ignored threats and police guarded the dye houses.
In Montevideo on March 14 Dr Ellaun, the administration candidate, withdraws from the presidency amid a slim supporting majority. Congress conducted further ballots to succeed Dr Herrera y Obes, whose term ended March 1. Senator Gomenzaro, who supported Ellauri, withdrew from the race but remains in contention.
Pittsburg March 14 The central board of education voted 20 to 2 to refuse payment to any teacher appearing in public schools wearing religious order garb. A request to appoint five Riverside teachers was referred to a committee for report at the next meeting.
In Dubuque Iowa yesterday morning at St Patrick's church the silver jubilee of Vicar General Ryan was celebrated Archbishop Hon Lessy pontificated. Priests of the archdiocese and the Dubuque laity delivered prevented addresses.
In Hastings Minnesota on March 8 Mabel Howe of Hampton was granted a divorce and Edward N Shearsmith also received a divorce.
Chicago special reports the twelve jurors in the Coughlin trial walked to the courthouse for their fees and departed in high spirits after four months of confinement. They praised friendship and reported notable weight gain, with Juror Lane adding twenty six pounds. Judge Tuthill, exhausted, planned a rest trip to Idaho and affirmed his belief in an honest jury that did its right.
Stockton California special report says James B. Walker a famed plains scout dies after brief illness. He lived here months with his brother Samuel and worked in real estate. Walker was well known in the Indian Territory and a close friend of Captain Pine of Oklahoma. The brothers had planned a Europe trip with a Wild West show.
Emporia Kansas special report states Maj Calvin received a stolen watch from his residence Saturday night and paid the mysterious visitor $100 for it per the advertisement offering the reward. No questions were asked as part of the exchange.
The British ship Somali, the largest sailing vessel under the English flag and the world’s largest carrier, is long overdue from Hong Kong. Out 126 days, anxiety grows for her safety and fate.
From Rio Janeiro reports state Admiral Da Gama offered to surrender to President Peixoto on condition of protection for himself and followers. He went aboard a Portuguese warship seeking asylum, a move viewed as possibly ending the Brazilian conflict though not seen as Portuguese support.
Thomas Finnegan, a demented man, attacked his mother with an iron bar fracturing her skull then kicked her and fled. He then beat his father unconscious and smashed furniture. He threatened a neighbor’s family and was shot in the face by John Smith before being overpowered.
Police raided the Pereiszners' club in Grafton Street Soho arresting thirty eight men for questioning. Five were discharged. Authorities sought gambling activity but fearantly suspected anarchist links. Anarchist literature was reportedly seized.
Chicago reports Thomas Jordan on death row in Colorado for killing a watchman at the Gram smelter. He is said to be Harry Gilmore, who once fled Joliet after a 35 year murder sentence, later recaptured, pardoned while feigning illness, and accused of killing two more men since returning to crime.
At a mass convention in Rolla on Saturday, Cavalier Towner and Rollette counties formed a committee of six men from each county to organize a railroad company. Farriers along the boundary line say railroad facilities are badly needed, but practical results seem unlikely.
County Detective Burlen identifies two prisoners in Texas as James K Stratton the mail robber and safe blower who escaped from Colorado’s Cannon City in 1950 and Tom Bolen who broke jail in Nashville Tennessee in 1992. They were sentenced to seven years for burglary in Texas.
Washington reports say Bishop Matz transfer from Denver to St. Cloud had not occurred and was not being considered. The line of reporting came from those seeking Bishop Mata’s removal, while Satolli and his secretary were not in the city.
London reports the death of Sir James Fitz Stephen eminent jurist and judge of the exchequer division of the high court of justice. Born March 3 1820 in London he authored Digest of the Criminal Law and A History of the Criminal Law of England.
The steamer La Champagne arrived in New York on March 15 with 554000 francs of gold in transit to Cuba. The shipment underscores ongoing financial movement between the Caribbean and maritime routes through New York.
Mrs Frank Houck protests to Governor Nelson for her husband’s pardon for the West Duluth saloon murder of John Haggerty. She hid him in her room during the manhunt, married him in Stillwater prison, and has worked at the prison to stay close.
August Guenther and Fred Fenzelberg, prominent Fond du Lac saloonkeepers, were assaulted by highwaymen while returning home. Both were badly clubbed, with Fenzelberg receiving a gunshot graze. Neighbors woke to the disturbance as the robbers fled empty handed. a lawyer Maurice McKenna’s office was broken into during the night with nothing reported stolen.
In Bayfield Wisconsin a group of lumber workers clashed at the Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha depot and dragged a stove from the waiting room into the street. The station agent and police restored order and drove the men to pay for damages before they departed.
At the midwinter fair in San Francisco Baron Nechritz arrives as chancellor to the emperor of Cormany.
The ice in the Missouri River remains firm but shows signs of breaking up soon. The pontoon bridge has been removed for the winter and will not be placed again until the ice clears from the stream.
In Marysville California during a cards quarrel William Miles a gambler was stabbed to death. Hugh Buchanan a man who says he is the son of former Georgia Congressman Buchanan is accused of the killing. The incident occurred amid the dispute over the game.
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