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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1894
Page
2
A Kansas boy’s trousers pocket contained a safety pin six marbles a top a string a baseball and glove and a plow clevis according to a Brainerd Minnesota brief from Ingersoll and Wieland publishers.
A McPherson woman obtained a marriage license with a stipulation that the money be refunded if the man breached the agreement. The probate judge has retained the funds and has not returned them.
M Terre Van Beneden dies at 93 in Louvain after a long career as professor at Louvain University since 1836 and membership in the Belgian Academy since 1542.
Loring notes in thirty eight years in a western state he does not name that 200000 mortgages were executed and their normal value reached 180000000 dollars.
The ripe side of the orange is sweeter than the stem half. The lower half near the stem tends to be less juicy not due to less sun but because juice gravitates downward as the fruit hangs below its stem.
A Chicago preacher denounces Columbus as a fraud and a failure citing his discovery and the number of people who misplace trust in the land he found remarking that the verdict reflects broader shortcomings.
In the approaching contest between Emanuel Lasker and William Steinitz the stakes are to be 2500 dollars. Yet in the recent international mil the purse was 20000 dollars. There are some people who continue to think chess more important than prize fighting.
A coroner's jury returns a verdict that a man died of consumption while having committed suicide by abstaining from food for thirty days. The verdict of died from lack of consumption would fit better than the one rendered.
The 12 year old Sir Harry Verney joined a local hounds meet on horseback with his sister-in-law Florence Nightingale’s kin. He recalls skating joys from last year when ice allowed and attends bazaars and public meetings with regularity, described as a cheery, lively pair.
Visitors to the California midwinter fair pay 10 dollars 10 cents for general admission and access to forty one sideshows like the Midway plus about a dozen other concessions. As in Chicago, the per day value is high with more to see than can be attended to for 50 cents.
The passage notes southern European peasants eat fruit in natural form while Americans often add sugar. It highlights Naples and Malaga as places where people bite the orange to suck juice then discard it, contrasting with the American habit of sugar enhancement, which an orange planter calls desecration.
Willis Holley private secretary to Mayor Gilroy of New York announces engagement to Miss Margaret Montgomery actress daughter of James Young of Philadelphia. She previously married James S. Nickerson assistant to United States Attorney Valentine, divorced on abandonment, and has since found stage success.
The speaker argues that Southerners meeting on the street often carry deadly weapons, a relic of barbarism. He calls for gentlemen of any standing to cease using firearms over minor provocations and adopt more gentlemenly behavior.
The Commissioner of Immigration reports 352,885 immigrants landed last year at New York. Among them 54,576 could not read or write. Italians led with 6y,074 arrivals and 44 percent illiteracy. Germans numbered 55,981 with 1,239 illiterates. Russians totaled 37,100 at 11 12 percent illiterate. Hungarians were 22,710 with 20 percent illiterate, Poles over 5,000 with half illiterate.
A Gloucester shopkeeper recalls Judge Charles W. Thompson giving $4 to support a fisherman's wife, after noticing a baby carriage bought for her by the merchant from small change she had scraped together. The judge said the money would do him four dollars worth of good.
In Hankow two wedding processions collided at a gate and brides were mistakenly taken to the wrong bridegrooms. Both brides were later found after a citywide search, but one bride, intended for a wealthy husband, was found in the home of a very poor man. The situation remains unresolved.
The sundry civil appropriation bill advances in the house with Northwest concerns. A J McLaurin, a Democrat, is slated to replace Walthall in the U S Senate. U S Minister Baker sends to the state department Nicaragua’s Dec 25 decree recognizing Polycarpo Bonilla's provisional government in Honduras and declares Nicaragua an ally of that regime.
Senator Palmer dubbed the Gladstone of Illinois and sculptor Miguel Norena reported dead from typhus lead a string of notices. Gov McKinley to attend Washington's Birthday event. Cleveland’s mounted guard. Carnot recovers enough to chair cabinet. Ammon, pioneer in color lithography, dies in San Francisco. Oates proposes ten year Supreme Court term and retirement abolition. Theo Pillroth, German surgeon, dies. Benham to retire after 45 years. Cap Thompson turns 100. California Pioneers expel Bancroft. Woolson foresees untimely end in a homesick farewell letter.
A list of disasters reports an earthquake in San Jose California a Detroit brewery burned killing laborer Thomas Lowry in Galveston Texas and a gasoline tank explosion killed Bruce Rose in Wayne Nebraska.Weitere incidents include a murder in Nebraska a fatality from a runaway crash and severe weather tolls in Oklahoma Alabama and Indiana.
A compilation lists robberies murders and suicides across the nation including a bank heist in Deshler Ohio a prison escape from Columbus a Deshler Bank robbery of seven thousand dollars and multiple killings stabbings and assaults from Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Alabama New Mexico Colorado and Oklahoma with gang affronts post office robberies and a notable church leader arrest for operating as a prophet without license.
Reported brawl between Thomas Lord and Frank Stucker ends with Stucker dying from injuries near Blue Ridge HL. A whisky still seized on John Laser's Bre men farm. Laser described as a law abiding prominent farmer. Retrieve plantation convicts escape with bloodhounds tracking. William Reisa sought in New York for murder. brother Joseph arrested after feigning identity. Ike T. Bullis companion John Denny confesses. counterfeiting gear found in Los Angeles.
Prof Edward Fremey a noted French chemist and institute member dies in Paris. Russia warns of trade measures against the US and France. Pope Leo XIII to publish an encyclical urging east west church unity. Martial law in Rio de Janeiro ends Feb 26 and Brazil election set for March 1. Paris paper says belligerent rights denied to Brazilian insurgents. Pope approves ban on clergy attending bullfights in Spain and to withhold absolution from a dying matador. Paris Temps contends French forces entered Half Cavalry by error and will retreat. London silver market collapses with bar price at 290 3-Sd. Rupee paper value falls. Balmacedist arrests signal state security threats and looming sieges. Hamburg‑America and North German Lloyd merge for Mediterranean and North Atlantic routes. Athens dispatch notes protests against executions in Crete led to prohibitions on further executions and reprieves for some Mussulmans. Christian residents condemn the governor amid tensions.
A myriad of brief items from across the Midwest and West report losses theft and business reopenings. Notable notes include a $7000 Leadville gold nugget theft, widespread unemployment in New York, Cripple Creek mines ending eight hour days, Hornellsville Hollow Cable reopening, and rising tax debate in San Francisco. Also reported are a large Birmingham mill restart, ex president Harrison marriage rumors denied, a car repair injury judgment in Terre Haute, and a meteor event under scientific scrutiny in California.
The London Lancet backs formalin as the cleanest method to disinfect bedding furniture and walls after infectious disease. It says vapor or spray can render items innocuous without harming colors, surpassing carbolic acid and chlorine. Spraying uses two to eight drams per gallon. mattresses are fumigated with pure formalin under a vaporizer, with bed legs wrapped to limit diffusion.
The Duluth board of trade building on Superior street was wiped out by fire yesterday causing losses over 120000 with 80000 insured. Fire started in Guthrie & Earhart’s office likely from a desk. Hydrant froze delaying water supply as fire spread to the second story and beyond.
A northeast storm rages across the upper Missouri country and Kansas City area. Snow drifts and freezing wind halt trains, with rail lines blocked and cattle ranges endangered by lack of forage. The blizzard worsens travel and forecasts extended suffering across the region.
Fire at the Colt Patent Fire Arms Company in Hartford yesterday destroyed about 150000 dollars of property within two hours. The works employ about 500 men and government gun contracts will not be impeded. The text notes a prior fire at the same shop on February 5, 1864, with a loss of 1500000, occurring shortly after Col. Colt's death.
A blaze in Paris on Rue de Reuilly spread to the basement where a sulfur carbon explosion occurred. The blast killed one fireman and severely burned seventeen workers as crews fought the flames.
A St Louis jury in a criminal court larceny trial asked the judge to return a verdict of ten years imprison ment instead of finding against the defendant. The judge refused and the jury disagreed and was discharged.
A Brule special reports iron ore discovery five miles north of Brule on the Old Copper range. Prospectors bought surrounding lands, a company formed, ore tested and declared the best sent to the head of the lakes. A vein is found at thirteen feet as shafts are sunk with ongoing success.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin a new North Western Stave and Heading association formed with about 1 million in Wisconsin industry representation. Sixteen manufacturers signed Articles of Agreement to maintain prices by majority vote with headings set at 12 1 2 cents. Officers elected President J N Stebbins Secretary Ed E Winch Treasurer J A Wilson. R T Dowd of Winona Minnesota attended. The group says it is not a trust but aims to standardize prices.
Sheboygan Wisconsin report: during a quarrel at a local dance last night Frank Zederer was stabbed in the side by Henry Clausen. Medical officials say he cannot live.
In Verola, near Bombay, severe sectarian riots destroyed Hindu temples and Muslim mosques. Casualties include several killed and wounded before military force restored order.
The Temps reports Sierra Leone dispatches stating French forces entered Cavally near the Liberian frontier due to an error and will retire from the city.
In Wilkesharo Pennsylvania on February 14 a collapse at the Gaylord colliery trapped thirteen Plymouth miners, including Mine Foreman Thomas Picton and 11 others. Rescuers failed to reach them as further cave-ins forced abandonment of the effort, leaving widows and orphans widespread in the town.
Columbus hosts the Ohio League of Republican clubs as resolutions denounce the Wilson bill and pledge support to protectionism and William McKinley. Gov McKinley speaks thanking the league. Gen Gibson mentions nominating McKinley for president in 1896. Lincoln Day banquet draws 500 attendees with McKinley delivering the principal address.
The Northern Mill company and Gull River Lumber company affairs lead to morning assignments. Ray W. Jones, secretary and treasurer, is personally affected as much of the paper is his. Northern Trust Company takes the mill, HL. C. Akeley handles Jones. Liabilities run to several hundred thousand dollars with assets near that total. schedules pending.
Guthrie O T correspondent for the Associated Press telegraphs there is no truth in reports of widespread cold suffering. No widows have applied for, no deaths authenticated, and with ample water and food, and wheat fed to hogs, the distress is not evident.
London editors report AP inquiries into a New York request about the Hamburg American steamer Augusta Victoria, which sailed February 11 for New York. No Lloyds news or other sources have found evidence of a catastrophe.
Judge Deemer in district court rules that the S554 tax vote by Council Bluffs residents to fund a motor line and bridge to Omaha must be returned. The Tuwa corporation’s rights, assigned to a Nebraska company, are declared null and void.
Gov Nelson pardons Harry Tisdale after months of imprisonment for illegal liquor selling. Typhoid fever and a destitute family prompted the clemency.
Sheriff Coleman and Charles Ackley the absconding Ellendale Building and Loan secretary arrived today from Valeseo Texas to Ellendale North Dakota in a case tied to the local association bringing Ackley back for custody and questioning.
In Springfield Massachusetts a daring robbery netted HW C Barnum of Shaefer and Douglas a trunk of rings valued around 15000. Barnum, who traveled from Northampton, found his trunk moved from the baggage room to Hotel Glendower room No 9 occupied by G H Boyd of Boston. The trunk lid was torn, a single roll of rings remained, and a new hammer lay on the floor. No clues surfaced.
The Hon. Wayne McVeagh arrived in London and met with the United States embassy staff. He plans to travel to Paris tonight and then visit the Riviera before assuming duties in Rome around March 1.
Special Col. George A. Allen left Yuma with a sackful of opals mined near town for display at the midwinter fair in San Francisco. One duck‑shaped opal was valued at 500 dollars.
A Baltimore Special dispatch reports the contract to build the Southern Pacific railroad bridge over the Mississippi River at New Orleans has been awarded to the Phoenixville Bridge Company of Pennsylvania for five million dollars.
The steamer Roanoke reached Grand Haven Michigan after a twenty hour northeast hurricane voyage from Milwaukee. Winds kept progress to under two miles in the worst hour with spray freezing on deck and miles of ice covering the ship. Passengers included the Leonzo theatrical company of New York and no injuries were reported.
In Pittsburg on February 14 during the Mansfield coal riot trial a boy handed District Attorney Burleigh a brown paper wrapped object. Burleigh reacted with alarm before the package opened to reveal a dozen old paper books and the crowd relaxed.
The Minnesota historical society annual meeting at the capitol elected Hon. Alexander Ramsey as president and named R. Blakeley as first vice president C. I. Mayo as secretary William R. Marshall as treasurer and H. P. Upham as second vice president Memorials for Henry M. Rice Dr J H Murphy and Morton S Wilkinson were adopted The books committee intends to purchase new volumes and many members planned to attend the Loyal Legion meeting at the Ryan.
Report from Fulton Market cites rumor that the fishing smack Rew Leadon Mom foundered off Fire Ishind in last night's gale with ten men aboard. Mary and Carrie witnesses saw Minima struggling in heavy seas near Spedek yesterday, with prior loss.
In St Louis Missouri a doctor from 1724 South Compton avenue surrendered at the reservoir police station claiming the shooting of his wife and five year old son was accidental. The boy died and the wife survived though in critical condition. The doctor is identified as Dinestrow a son of a millionaire Kite Louis Duestrow.
Chicago Feb 14 The motion for a new trial for Prendergast assassin of Mayor Ilarison will be argued tomorrow. Attorneys cite nineteen reasons to set aside the original verdict. Key points: jury separation on election day and Juror Murray falsely stating unfamiliarity with Mayor Ilarison.
In Owatonna Minnesota on February 14 Prof. T. L. Haecker and Hon. BE. Graham from the state dairy school visited to inspect the Disbrow combined churn and worker drawing attention nationwide. They were hosted by Senator Crandall and J. M. Dine nt.
Rebel commander Admiral da Gama was wounded in the neck and arm by Mann licher bullets at Armicao on Friday. Initial reports underestimated his injuries but he is now said to be in grave danger and every effort is being made to save his life.
Counterfeiting the quarters has begun in Wells Minnesota during wartime. The bogus coins imitate the new 1803 issue, are made of Babitt metal, breakable like glass, and are easily detected. Authorities pursue the suspect.
Grintsburg Wisconsin February 14 John Ho5ve was brought from McGrath camp after a log rolled and crushed one leg. He was taken to Stillwater Minnesota for treatment.
Lost his mind, Enos Hazel, an old settler in Waureka Wisconsin, has gone insane according to local reports on February 14.
Woonsocket South Dakota February 14. The free reading room has added a library of 200 books funded by the Minneapolis Book concern. The books are well chosen bound well printed and give good satisfaction. The company agents fulfilled their agreement.
Willow City North Dakota February 14 William Collins faces embezzlement charges filed by R H Fox and he was arrested.
Special Marion Kelsey of Council Bluffs Iowa wandered from home about a month ago in a temporary mental aberration. Telegraphs failed to locate him. he returned last evening in a sad plight detailing a long trek across the West. He traveled by foot and train, reaching Fort Worth Texas before finding his way home. The case is unusual for its quiet family, ample means, and the sensational tale of hardship.
The jeweler at 29 Maiden Lane in New York listed liabilities near 400000 with assets over 430000. Special-Sahak assigns to Z A Minissan while architect John G Prague assigns to Charles Strauss amid a harsh real estate market and tight finances.
Special Work begins for the Hidalgo de la Independencia statue to adorn Paseo de la Reforma's third cout of honor. The monument and statue are expected to cost 460000 dollars and be the finest of its kind in Mexico.
Special executions issued by creditors were levied today on the stock of L. Schlitzer & Co. a general merchandise firm operating in this section of Missouri.
Washington February 8 The bill repealing all federal election laws regulating congressional elections has passed both houses awaiting President Cleveland's signature. The Senate vote was 39 to 28 with Republicans opposing amendments and Democrats abstaining. The House approved a resolution condemning Minister Stevens and supporting Cleveland's Hawaiian policy by 175 to 57 amid a filibuster.
In Washington on February 9 the deadlock over Bland's silver seigniorage bill ends after four hours of filibustering. The House votes 176 to 4 to go into committee of the whole for consideration with 16 Republicans and all Populists supporting Bland and 22 Democrats present joining Republicans. Carlisle and the administration oppose the bill in its current form. A compromise appears likely as talks continue with Democratic leaders. The Senate resumes Stewart's bond resolution with no action. Mitchler memorial is read, and the chamber adjourns until Monday.
Washington reports a full day of debate on the Bland silver seignorage bill in the house. Speakers Bland C W Stere Mel Wheighan Harter and Kilgore foresee a vote by Tuesday with modifications likely to appease Democrats who oppose the measure.
In Washington on February 12 the senate plans to speed up agenda items before tackling the tariff bill, which upon report is expected to limit debate on other subjects. Today speeches began on the Stewart bond resolution, continuing through the week.
Washington notes show the Hawaiian controversy taking the Senate floor with Senator Gray defending Cleveland policy and Cullom presenting a 30000-strong wool growers protest. In the House the District liquor regulation bill passes after a brief quorum issue, while the urgency deficiency bill advances following debate on witness payments.
In Farmington Minnesota on February 13 a section boss found his wife missing with Port from the Iowa Minnesota Milwaukee division. Siegler pursued and found them at Glencoe. Port returned to Farmington, Siegler and his wife followed, and a warrant for adultery was sworn out. The matter to be settled by Port leaving town. Mrs Siegler returned home.
Assistant Superintendent Lavin of the Western Union, based in Minneapolis, reports a 50,000 dollar drop in business across Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and western states since June 1, 1803. He notes South Dakota towns like Sioux Falls Yankton and Aberdeen show no layoffs while Helena Montana and Spokane see staffing cuts.
C Vetzer, president of the defunct Cass County bank, was brought here under arrest from Council Bluffs. He waived examination and was bound over to await the grand jury in 5000 dollars bail. Vetzer says he turned over 8000 dollars in real estate and property for creditors amid threats of summary punishment and widespread timidity among locals.
Crookston Minnesota February 13 The city reports a mild outbreak of typhoid with a small number of cases and six deaths traced to river water. Outside papers exaggerated the situation, stating it is near Grand Forks levels.
Gary Indiana on February 13 reports two longtime residents in serious condition. Dr W H L Gates suffers from liver and kidney troubles and erysipelas. the other, Hl B Putman, is diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Washington February 15 senate judiciary committee decided to report the Peckham nomination to the senate without recommendation. The panel split with Hoar absent. Voting for confirmation were George Vilas Lindsay and Mitchell. Voting against were Hill Pugh Coke Teller and Wilson.
Fergus Falls Minnesota February 13 Hon E I Corliss has gone to St Paul where he will join other capitol commissioners and Gov Nelson They will tour the capitols and study plans for Minnesota s new capitol
The Rice and Holden piano factory in Leominster burned to ashes this morning. The building and contents are a total loss, with estimated damages ranging from 50 000 to 75 000 dollars, fully insured.
Philadelphia February 13 The Public Ledger announces George W. Childs Drexel as editor and publisher succeeding the late George W. Childs.
A Paris cafe bombing on February 13 injures fifteen people as an anarchist waiter, Leon Breton, throws a bomb and opens fire while fleeing. Police capture Breton 150 yards away after a chase. he admits anarchist motive to avenge Valillant’s death.
A severe blizzard hit Guthrie Oklahoma on February 18 with two feet of snow and ongoing deadly conditions. Sherman Stone and his wife and five children were found dead from throat-cutting, the note says he killed his family then himself to end suffering. Stone lived in a tent as a homesteader. Many more deaths and cattle corpses are feared across the region.
Louis J. Silva, former secretary of the Rainwater Bradford Hat Company, allegedly stole 176000 and fled last October 26. He has returned to St Louis and will surrender to arrest tomorrow morning. Attorneys deny any compromise agreement.
A blaze in Genoa Ohio destroyed over half the village's business area, gutting stores groceries butcher shop and offices north of the railroad. The fire began in J Moore's butcher shop around SS o'clock amid a heavy wind with the fire department powerless to stop the spreading flames causing thousands in losses.
James J Hahn who stole 74000 in bonds from his sister in Natchez Miss and fled to Guatemala arrived in San Francisco yesterday aboard the Colima under Pinkerton escort. Fifty five thousand dollars in bonds and four thousand dollars in diamonds were recovered. The detective begins pursuit further south today.
London Feb 13 A cabinet meeting at Downing Street reports Mr Gladstone intends to drop the parish endorses bill and the employers liability bill and to appeal to the country within a month.
Silver City New Mexico reports a tragic incident at the upper Gila where a Mexican woman named Sisto Wesley, who recently lost a child, went to mourn at a graveyard and was attacked by two bedrs who devoured her.
A Zanzibar dispatch reports explorer William Astor Chanler arrived at Mombasa in good health and is safe after his voyage.
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