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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1894
Page
8
Brainerd dispatch notes France plans to field 370 soldiers per 1000 population while Germany allocates 310 and Russia 210 as wartime preparations. The item presents a broad European manpower estimate during the conflict.
Women in the middle ages carried a small dagger in their girdles to part their hair and keep it neat when not in use.
The Protective Society of New Bedford Massachusetts is identified as the oldest salvage corps in the country. It was organized in March 1829.
An advertisement two weeks old offers Handel's spinet clavichord for sale. The seller is a resident of Halle-sir Halle-en-Salle, Germany.
The British volunteer forces, similar to a national guard, reached 219000 efficient personnel in the last year, up 2000 from 1892 and 5000 over TST, reflecting growth in the volunteer defense units.
Complaints claim English nurses in the United States are overly genteel and carry a sense of superiority in an offensive, conspicuous manner that impairs their usefulness.
The wedding of Colon T. Hardy to Miss Iva Maud Byers in Cansari New York emerged from a unusual romance as Hardy had twice saved Byers’ life in the past year and she granted him her hand in marriage as the reward.
The world’s largest female elephant Queen Jumbo suffers a grip in Rockford TL causing tremors that prompt reports of earthquake shocks in the area.
Reddy Gebhard, famed for his years of courting Mrs Langtry, plans marriage to a Baltimore belle and heiress. He claims reform after a whisky cure, but his past habits and reputation suggest mixed public reaction to the union.
A would be incendiary was caught and proved a worthless vagrant crank with no reason for the destructive impulse. The incident underscores calls to remove the buildings to curb such cranukisim.
Mrs. Maggie Van Cott, a professional evangelist, has arrived in Chicago aiming to organize a revival. She had previously tried in the city, which remains described as wicked, but her persistence earns commendation.
The article argues no one should react to foreign vessels stripping the Kearsarge wreck on Roneador Reef. It states an abandoned wreck is public property and salvage law applies, so American vessels would also be entitled to salvage under U.S. law.
At a Japan Society in London meeting the chairman proposed using bamboo pipes for organs. Flo noted the bamboo reed is soft and mellow and widely used in Japanese musical instruments, suggesting organ builders could gain from it.
Antiquarians say remains unearthed by City Surveyor Meyer mark the foundation of the house of Philip Carteret the first colonial governor of New Jersey. The site is believed to be where the first New Jersey legislature met on May 26 1668 and a monument may be erected to mark where laws were first enacted.
The English language is spreading globally and may become universal but the spoken form is a mishmash. It borrows from Latin influences and slang, yet remains adequate for general use despite its flaws.
In Ireland vaccination became compulsory in S63. Since then the poor law commissioners enforced the law and the population was vaccinated. From 1830 to 1840 smallpox deaths averaged 5,800 yearly, next decade 3,287, then 1272. In 1867 twenty died, ISGS nineteen, and the following year six.
Pittsburg expanded from a small triangle town at the Allegheny and Monongahela junction into a city with vast area for its population. City engineers cut streets through woods over two decades ago, and farms near distant city hall were bought at speculative prices. The city line extends over six miles eastward from the Ohio and runs four to five miles between the two rivers.
In Washington a society figure buys and repairs carriages to operate as night liners, a profitable venture she keeps secret. The plan mirrors London hansom cab practice, showing a discreet income source in a city where peers would both benefit and judge harshly.
A compact roundup of major events worldwide from politics to culture. Key leaders, economies, and notable incidents across continents summarized for quick reading.
Attorney General Olney issues an opinion on suspending pensions. The House passes a pension appropriation bill carrying 151 million dollars. The Senate seeks details on British landing in Nicaragua. Gen. Sickles blasts the administration’s pension policy in a New York speech.
The Louisville editor Horace S. Brown dies of heart disease while Mary Hemenway is recalled for charitable works in Boston. Other items include governess Jennie Larder for Ruth Cleveland, Paris-based author Ida Van Etten said to have died of starvation, Elverson’s daughter to wed French ambassador M Patenotre, and veteran claims prompts from John Carey of Salem. Ex-President Harrison’s San Jose arrival and a young fortune maker Max Labandy stir Monaco circles amid Langtry ties. Captain Lloyd Francis recalls Matabele war actions and colonial killings. Andrew Mekhee of Burlington, Kansas, 101, receives $50 monthly pension for service in three wars.
A Missouri River ice gorge collapsed near Sioux City Iowa crushing two boats and sending them to the river. A two year old boy John Kling ers died in Paine Illinois fire. Fred Van Allen died from a falling tree near Epworth. Pueblo Colorado saw ten large smokestacks topple in a whirlwind. Butler Pennsylvania reports a boiler blast killing Edward Neely. Frankie Sleeth nine perished after being struck by a train at Peoria Illinois. Wimanse Indiana wreckage demolished freight cars. engineer Ide fatally hurt. James Ogelsbee eighteen died from a gymnastic trapeze fall in Independence Iowa.
Report records Richard Pugh convicted of burglary at Brookfield and lists numerous other crimes and incidents across the United States and Canada. The long compilation includes shootings, murders, lynchings, arrests, robberies, assaults, and legal actions involving many named individuals, towns, and organizations.
Gladstone’s chill is not serious though Lord Rosebery takes office as British prime minister. Esquimault Harbor fortifications begin. Germany’s glad retirement of Gladstone prompts satisfaction in some circles. Viscount de Villeneuve arrested in Quebec for alleged forgeries. Chilean elections yield Conservative defeat and looming cabinet crisis. London trade shows February imports up and exports up. Berlin reports silver production in 1893 at 760 kg and foreign silver used at 200,020 kg. Spanish envoy Martinez Campos settles Melilla indemnity talks with sultan at 20,000,000 pesetas. Paris arrests thirteen anarchists. police seize explosives and documents. Wealthy donors, including priests, implicated in financing anarchists.
A Bangs sale in New York showcased rare 18th century issues. Items included irregular runs of the New York Weekly Journal 1733 1741 for 150 dollars and volumes from the Gazette Parker papers 1746 52 for 340 dollars.
After five days of debate the pension appropriation bill carrying 151000000 passed the house without division. Debate centered on administration of pensions and proposed suspensions while amendments were defeated. In the Senate a seigniorage bill stalled after debate, narrowly passing third reading before being carried over to tomorrow.
Senate debates the Bland seigniorage bill with Sherman opposing reopening to amendments and Harris pushing for swift disposal. House acts on urgent deficiency bill conference report and a resolution about railroad unsettled claims as DC appropriation work continues.
Washington notes report the seating and oath of Louisiana’s newly appointed senator Blanchard. The day also sees debate over the seigniorage bill with Bland-Leer opposition and committee assignments for the two new senators, McLaurin and Blanchard. House actions include sundry civil appropriations with notable edits for Haylake channel lighting, Buffalo post office, and New York general delivery repairs.
In Huron South Carolina March 14 a women’s lawfulness campaign led to the arrest of the city marshal for failing to enforce the prohibitory law. Marshal Crippen appeared before Police Justice Grant and the case was continued until Thursday. Witnesses are to be called by Mrs Simmons who filed the complaint.
The city’s women leaders including the mayor and council members and other prominent citizens argued to set aside an injunction against the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Co. The hearing closed yesterday and Judge Campbell will submit a decision today. The sheriff holds the establishment and stock. if the ruling goes against them, the women plan further proceedings.
President Strucklan of the county board and County Attorney Judd served notices on City Clerk Gastfield and Mayor Hopkins demanding immediate vacating of the property used for city hall. Legal questions loom and litigation seems probable. If successful the city loses offices and must seek temporary quarters until a new building is found.
Michael N. Madigan formerly of Redwood County was brought to Stillwater prison yesterday and placed in a second grade uniform. His perjury sentence runs until August 10, 1896 if good time is earned. Attorneys seek a new trial with potential bail release within days pending the result.
Albany March 14 Frank S. Black a leading Republican lawyer of Troy is chosen to join Seymour Van Zantvoord in prosecuting the Troy election crimes. Gov. Flower approves the selection Assistant District Attorney Fagan will lead the case with governor’s full backing and assistance.
Ernest Bordes died in a Paris city hospital from injuries suffered in the Hotel Terminus bombing on February 12. Emile Henry allegedly threw the bomb at guests, with physicians attributing the death to those injuries.
Louis Moenter county treasurer and assistant cashier of Fond du Lac National Bank died yesterday morning from pneumonia relapse. He was a prominent figure in German and Masonic circles in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Fire at Maple Lake Minnesota on March 14 completely destroyed the store and contents owned by J B Roehrenbach and was fully insured.
A Monday night Union League gathering in Minneapolis featured remarks by John Dry Smith Congress member Loren Fletcher and Mayor Eustis focusing on the Wilson bill.
In Minneapolis on March 14 a raid on the printers' club was carried out by the wives of the members. The husbands were escorted home by their determined spouses.
Washington March 14. The committee on invalid pensions reports favorably Representative Pickler's measure to grant the oath of private soldiers the same weight as that of an officer in pension considerations.
Representative McCleary designates Ole Ostenson of Canby and W R Edwards of Tracy to conduct the cadet examination at West Point in Marshall on April 1. The third member will be a Marshall physician.
In the insane asylum at Manitowoc on March 14 G Paulson struck John Geigle on the nose and was killed by Geigle.
Belle Smith Alice Simmons and a woman Greenleaf sought warrants for women whose husbands and sons visited their place accusing them of trying to kill them with chloroform and sulfuric acid gas. The trio fell ill while the case lacks sufficient evidence and will be investigated amid expectations of sensational developments.
Washington March 10 The government crop report for the year ended March 1 will be released this afternoon. Agents of the agricultural department have completed their compilations. The key unknown is the wheat held by farmers with a figure around 160 000 000 bushels expected, shaping views on past yield estimates.
In San Francisco on March 10 the Call reports that presidents Reinhart and Crocker have agreed to end the price war and restore rates to normal. Telgraphic talks continue to arrange a meeting to discuss and remedy outstanding differences.
Denver March 10 Gov Waite will not interfere in the execution of the law in the cases of murderers Thomas Jordan William Nesbitt and Santiago Torres He has opposed capital punishment but says the law will take its course this time
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. Ore samples from local parties reportedly assay from 55 to 148 dollars per ton.
Whitelaw Reid Republican candidate for vice president arrived in San Francisco March 10 and stays with his father in law D. O. Mills at Mills’ Millbery residence. He has asthmatic affection and seeks to regain health and escape business cares on the coast.
Joseph Racker of Roselbayne New Jersey died after a toast at a wedding engagement reception for his son William and a Miss Scribner. He suffered violent convulsions minutes after taking a teaspoonful of wine, prompting investigations into the incident.
Minnesota village elections reported clear split on liquor licenses with towns like Evinsville and Lake Repton voting for licenses, while Fergus Falls cliques and Elizabeth, Brandon, and other locales opposed. Results show local leaders elected, many towns noting party lines and large margins for or against licensing.
In Northfield Minnesota the hot campaign ends with Joel P Heatwole elected mayor after a large turnout 659 votes cast Heatwole 468 to opponent Daniel Goodhue 287 margin The procession to the News office followed the result with signs reading No More Republican Votes for Roach Heatwale for Congress and other officers named including John Clifford treasurer H W McChesney recorder H L Greaves W M Ebel and E M Walbridge aldermen
In Ramsey county North Dakota farmers donated 102 sacks of 50 pounds each of flour and $30 to aid Chicago’s hungry. The wheat was ground and shipped to the needy with free transport provided by the Great Northern and the Chicago Burlington and Northern rails.
Crookston Minnesota March 14 James Fisher was arrested for horse stealing.
Bradstreets reports bright warm weather spurring retail lines in several cities. Chicago shows the best weekly hat and dry goods sales in months, aiding a favorable year over the prior period. St Louis hatters and millinery report steady gains, Milwaukee bankers note higher demand, and St Paul sees spring trade in full swing.
The Sioux Falls Lodge of Elks hosted a large banquet after a horn-formation ceremony. Thirty candidates from Cedar Rapids Laverne Pierre Mitchell Salem Flandrau Aberdeen and Canton joined visiting Elks from St. Paul Minneapolis Mankato and Stillwater Minnesota.
Stonewall J. De France faces a July 12,500 draft forgery charge at the First National bank case in Kalamazoo Michigan. The defense seeks better treatment as the court adjourns amid a large crowd. Thirty two witnesses are listed for the prosecution in this trial with prior charges in Detroit Minneapolis and Chicago noted.
London dispatch reports Mr. Gladstone showing marked health improvement and is pronounced on the high road to complete recovery after a period of illness.
From Yokohama and Hong Kong advices to Feb 24 the Gaelic arrived at San Francisco. A Shanghai paper says Count Cassini, Russia’s minister in Beijing, received the Shuang Lung first division, first class, the highest Chinese decoration for a foreigner.
Washington special reports a sensational breach of promise trial involving Madeline Pollard and Congressman Breck enridge of Kentucky. Witnesses claim Pollard tried to shoot Breckenridge, who allegedly promised marriage and a child. Other testimony says Breckenridge admitted engagement to Pollard.
The Netherlands ministry faces resignation after the chamber adopts an amendment to the government reform bill. Premier Dr. G. Ven Tienhoven has withdrawn the bill while consulting with ministers.
Sacramento report says two men matching the robbery descriptions were arrested. A Stockton officer will travel to identify the suspects.
President Peixoto accepts only unconditional surrender of all rebel ships and forts around Rio de Janeiro. Forts fire for 48 hours, rebel fleet remains unresponsive and surrenders, officers seek refuge aboard French and Portuguese vessels. City erupts in joy with cries of Vive Peixoto and mass exodus.
Wheat and corn futures mixed with steady cash prices. Minneapolis close for March at 58 1 Se, May 58 1 4e, July 57 5 Se. On Track prices for hard and Northern grain. Chicago market reports show cattle receipts steady with steers topping 4.55 and hogs trading between 4.25 and 4.75. St Paul receipts include hogs 2e lower and cattle steady with demand fair.
Details of a large bullion robbery at the Anaconda company surface. Estimates put the stolen gold and silver bullion between 8000 and 10660 dollars, with 10000 dollars of gold still in the vault after silver removals. A suspect, Coryel, was arrested Monday afternoon as officers pursue remaining robbers.
A telegram from Santa Fe details two robbers taking station agent Rusk from his Woodward hotel room about 1 am Monday. They forced him to open the depot safe and surrender the Fort Supply paymaster money, about $10,000, plus money and checks for Wellington and about $40 in railroad funds.
E R Clark grand chief of the Order of Railway Conductors says General Master Sovereign of the Knights of Labor spoke ill of Judge Jenkins restraining order. Clark notes Sovereign had no role in obtaining the modification and that his view does not reflect Northern Pacific employees.
Ernst Wohl was found dead in Wohl & Lewis' upholstering shop at 114 Broadway. He sat in a rocker with feet crossed, hand under his head, cigar in hand. A German note to his wife and daughter stated he committed the deed out of desperation and hoped to meet them in the other world.
In Chicago on March 14 Judge Tuthill, who presided over the trial of Daniel Coughlin for Dr Cronin’s murder, said the not guilty verdict aligns with the testimony. He asserts Coughlin is innocent, but suspects O Sullivan, Burke and Cooney the Fox killed Cronin.
In Mexico City on March 14 Rev. Porfillo bishop of Zacatecas is slated to become archbishop of Durango following the death of Mgr Salinas. Rev. Father Silva bishop of Colima will move to Zacatecas. Dr Florencio Para of Guadalajara will oversee Colima.
Faribault Minnesota March 14 a girl named Carl received serious facial injuries when a horse kicked her.
Fargo dispatch reports Everest a village twenty miles west was almost totally wiped out by a Sunday fire destroying homes and structures with extensive losses.
Willow Lake South Dakota March 14 Charles Garfield a school teacher was accidentally shot.
The House of Commons backed Henry Labouchere's proposal to abolish the Lords with a 147 to 145 vote despite government opposition. London reports say Morley criticized Balfour while defending home rule for Ireland and England’s role therein. A National Reform union manifesto urged Lord’s abolition to ensure true democratic self-government.
Washington officials report no request for rations from the industrial league amid rumors of a forcible Washington raid. Army officers dismiss the threat, noting preparedness and past riots, while joking that authorities would handle the league better than the office seeking brigade.
The World's New Orleans report from New York describes Costa Rican unrest with Archbishop Thiel im prisoned then allowed back as guards surround his palace. Iblesis orders arrests of many church leaders and hints at a second April election that could trigger war and Thiel's banishment, possibly prompting his move to New York.
In Paterson on March 14 the striking silk dyers forced entry to Simon & Auger and Richard J. Burden dye houses, dumped unfinished silk, burned material, and ordered workers to stop. Police guard all city dye houses after the raid.
In Montevideo on March 14 Dr Ellauri the administration candidate for the presidency withdrew his acceptance due to the narrow majority in his favor. Congress took further ballots Monday to replace Dr Herrerra y Obes whose term ended March 1. Senator Gomenzaro, who had backed Ellauri, withdrew from the field but remains in the race.
Pittsburg March 14. The central board of education adopts a resolution by 20 to 2 refusing to pay any teacher in public schools who appears in religious order garb. A request to appoint five Riverside school teachers was referred to a committee for report at the next meeting.
In Dubuque, March 14, the silver jubilee of Vicar General Ryan’s ordination was celebrated at St Patrick’s church. Archbishop Hon Lessy presided, with archdiocesan priests and the Dubuque laity offering no addresses.
Divorces granted in Hastings Minnesota during March eight include Mabel Howe of Hampton and Edward N Shearsmith. Both petitions resulted in court orders ending their marriages.
The twelve jurors in the Coughlin trial walked to the courthouse to receive their fee vouchers, and celebrated their four month confinement with buoyant spirits. Juror Lane gained twenty six pounds, while others also put on weight. Judge Tuthill, exhausted, planned a rest trip to Idaho and praised the jury as honest and acting as they believed right.
Stockton California report notes James Walker a famed plains scout for years who died after a brief illness. He stayed with brother Samuel recently and worked in real estate. Known in Indian Territory he was a friend of Capt. Pise of Oklahoma and with Samuel planned a Europe trip with a Wild West show.
No questions asked in Emporia Kansas as Maj Calvin recovered his stolen watch. He paid a mysterious visitor $100 for the return and asked no questions under the terms of his advertised reward.
The British ship Somali, the largest sailing vessel under the English flag, is long overdue from Hong Kong and has been absent for 126 days. Widespread anxiety over the ship’s safety grips the port of San Francisco as authorities await news.
Washington reports state department notes from Rio Janeiro that Admiral Da Gama offers surrender with protection for himself and followers, after boarding a Portuguese warship. Gresham says the dispatches signal the end of the Brazilian conflict though Portugal’s role is viewed cautiously.
Latrobe Pa March 18 Thomas Finnegan a demented man attacked his mother with an iron bar fracturing her skull and leaving her for dead. He then beat his father into unconsciousness, wrecked furniture, fled to a neighbor’s house where the family escaped. John Smith fired at Finnegan who was shot in the face and overpowered.
London authorities detained thirty eight men at the Pereizners club on Grafton Street Soho. Eleven were discharged while twenty seven remained under examination. Officials cited gambling as the facade but suspect anarchist activity and seized anarchist literature.
Chicago reports that Thomas Jordan, on death row in Colorado for killing a watchman at Gram smelter, is identified with Harry Gilmore who fled Joliet after a 35 year murder sentence. Gilmore, later recaptured, allegedly killed two more men since a Joliet fake illness led to a pardon and return to crime.
At a mass convention in Rolla six men from Cavalier Towner and Rollette counties were named to organize a company to build a Langdon to Dunseith railroad. Farmers along the boundary line seek rail facilities but success seems unlikely.
Denver reports County Detective Burlen identified two inmates as James Stratton, the mail robber who escaped Cannon City Colorado, and Tom Bolen who broke Nashville jail in 1802. They were sentenced in Texas for seven years for burglary.
Washington March 13. No confirmation of Bishop Matz’s transfer from Denver to St Cloud. Neither Mgr Satolli nor his secretary is in the city and the legates house says the transfer has not been made and is not contemplated. The report started with people seeking Bishop Mata’s removal.
London reports the death of Sir James Fritz james Stephen a leading 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 with 534000 francs in gold en route to Cuba. The cargo was in transit to Havana from New York with no further details provided on the shipment’s route or origin.
Mrs Frank Houck of Duluth is circulating a pardon petition to Gov Nelson for her husband convicted of the John Haggerty murder in a West Duluth saloon brawl two years ago. She sheltered him in her hotel room during the manhunt and married him while he was imprisoned at Stillwater then worked as a domestic at the prison to stay near him.
August Guenther and Fred Wenzelberg, wealthy Fond du Lac saloonkeepers, were assaulted by highwaymen while returning home. Wenzelberg was seriously hurt and grazed by a gunshot. Neighbors were awakened by the noise. robbers escaped empty handed. Earlier, Maurice McKenna's office was broken into, but nothing reported stolen.
In Bayfield Wisconsin a dispute among lumber jacks at the Chicago and J Paul Minneapolis and Omaha depot led to several men pulling a stove from the waiting room and hurling it into the street. The station agent and police restored order and forced repayment for damages before the men departed.
At the midwinter fair arrivals include Baron Nechritz chancellor to the emperor of Cormany visiting San Francisco.
The ice on the Missouri is firm but showing signs of breaking up. The pontoon bridge has been removed from the river for the winter and will not be set again until the ice clears.
William Miles was fatally stabbed by Flugh Buchanan during a card quarrel in Marysville California. Buchanan claims to be a son of former Georgia congressman Buchanan.
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