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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1897
Page
2
A reader page from Brainerd Dispatch presents assorted maxims and witticisms on gender roles ambition aging work and public taste. The column comments on the idea that those who wield power face greater risk of downfall and notes the public’s appetite for straightforward discourse.
The remark notes that some mothers at a White House reception imply a children’s congress could be useful to discuss methods of controlling the elderly.
A con artist described as a man who can turn silver into fold strikes St. Louis as part of a belated chain-letter operation. Authorities warn residents about the wirship boomer and the spread of the scam in the Missouri metropolis.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports San Jose's new charter forbids city employment for anyone who does not pay debts. It argues universal private integrity underpins public efficiency and that untrustworthy individuals will break faith with the community.
A convention in Edinburgh featured a speaker attributing to Gladstone a saying about speech quality. Lord Rosebery counters with Fox authorship, arguing Fox used a word starting with d, thus placing Gladstone's quote outside human possibility.
The six days' bicycle races at exhibitions are condemned as reprehensible due to severe strain causing many fatal injuries. Joseph Jefferson recalls Laurence Barrett remarking on gymnasium training and prefers walking as better exercise.
United States Consul-General Karel in St. Petersburg reports the Siberian railway plans shifted to run the eastern section through Manchuria. High per mile costs and technical difficulties prompted Chinese route concessions. The Russian-Chinese bank formed the Eastern Chinese Railway Company with capital 2,570,000 to build that segment.
The 1896 rainfall at the Oklahoma Experiment Station totaled 314 inches but was poorly distributed. May to July saw 19 inches, and June into July had over 10 inches in 31 days. Evaporation from high heat and winds reduced August rainfall to 1.64 inches, failing to protect crops. Only January February April and December stayed below one inch.
An inventor in Missouri has adapted X-ray technology for practical use beyond science. The device will test egg freshness and determine the embryo age in hens, replacing the old candling method.
A reflective line notes the odd pleasure in observing selfish behavior fail against firm resistance, suggesting both restraint and stubborn opposition as a quiet victory. The image conveys psychology of conflict and the sense that even subtle defiance can endure.
The article argues that if Cuba were annexed, the purchase price of cigars would drop so much that Americans could afford to burn Havana cigars openly.
The text notes Mr Bayard returning home while Mr Thurber is said to be going abroad, suggesting a balanced distribution of attention rather than a single focus.
The Lexow inquiry contemplates Ananias serving as a capable sugar trust director, portraying him as a strong choice for leadership in the trust sector.
The text notes Carter H. Harrison Jr as Democratic nominee prospects and suggests Republicans may nominate Robert T. Lincoln, implying a contest between two prominent heirs. It hints at a lively party battle for Chicago’s mayoral seat.
A stern warning claims the sultan will provoke a major response from a smaller nation if he continues assertive maneuvers. The remark underscores rising regional tensions and the risk of a disproportionate clash despite formal power dynamics.
Analysis notes that individuals unsure of their social or professional position often assert their significance first, aiming to establish authority or visibility. This pattern appears across various contexts and can reflect insecurities or strategic self-promotion.
The Nation's Capital offers a comprehensive weekly digest of notable global and domestic happenings. It highlights key developments, policy moves, and influential moments that drew attention from government, industry, and public life.
The currency controller requests national banks to file reports on their condition as of Tuesday March 9 close of business. Herbert plans to move to Washington to practice law with his son-in-law Benjamin Micou. Terrill forwards a note from Constantinople urging U.S. travelers in Turkey to carry passports. The U.S. will seek arbitration over the Siam Bangkok incident involving Edward Kellett. Miner blocks Stevens Point postmaster nominee via arbitration panel. Contestants Curran and Rogers vie for the post.
Obituary notices report Ewil Ritterhhaus at Bremen aged 63 and Ss F Potter of the New York Press dying at 34 from heart disease. Others include Prof Henry Drummond’s death in London, Rev John Pinaso in California, James B Porter dying in Michigan, and Charles E Eggleston in St Louis from morphine. Transfers and elections cover life saving station keeper Henry Finch moved to Milwaukee and Rev Simon J McPherson elected Princeton trustee.
Gen Edward S Bragg of Fond du Lac Wisconsin slipped in his bath tub and fractured a rib. Williams family home and belongings in Indescadence Iowa were destroyed by fire driving them from bed. John McDonald a pressman for Dubuque Town Herald died moving and fell breaking his neck. The Redeo California hotel burned to the ground last night though unoccupied. It cost $50000 when stock yards at Redeo started.
James Powers, a cabman from Chicago, killed his wife and then fatally shot himself. The murder-suicide stems from jealousy. In West Superior, Mike Naenaup, a Gordon half breed, is jailed without bail for murdering his brother with a hunting knife. Edward J. Russell, convicted of attempting to blackmail Almet P. F. Jenks, receives a ten year sentence at Sing Sing. Governor Black declines to interfere with Arthur Mahen’s death sentence for murder in Hempstead. Allison C. Mason, Boston financier, is imprisoned five to eight years for embezzling Globe Investment funds. A Swedish-born Johann Gustav Rinbald, sought for justice, died by suicide in the Astor House. Millington pastor Rev. E. Oldknow disappears. treasurer J. H. Bachelor says he left with Mrs. Dickerson. In Stonewall, Mary Gilcroast dies allegedly from witchcraft. neighbor Lucy Factor is named, and is shot by the husband and a friend.
Queen Victoria arrives in Cimiez and receives the usual welcome. Rumors say Capt Gen Weyler stays in Cuba to avoid declaring a republic. Berlin paper notes Vice Admiral von Hollmann may resign. emperor yet to accept. Missouri resoluton backs Crete and King George against powers. Rio dispatch reports fanatics led by Conselheiro killed Col Moreira Caesar and others, with unrest spreading.
The Swedish government notifies Canada that Prof. Andrae will depart Stockholm near month’s end for a balloon search of the north pole. Officials in the west and Hudson’s Bay are to report sightings to proper authorities.
The Marblehead sails to Pensacola to observe filibusters. A broad labor clash looms as strike talks at Cleveland’s Globe ship yards fail. Oregon divorce case in New York, press censorship bill in progress, Northwestern pays 134 percent dividend, Montt visits Annapolis, and more from the era.
International trotting horse association formed in Chicago. Hundreds of miners strike for higher wages at Citizens Coal and Coke in Baldwin Colorado. Bundesrath appoints ex President Prey as director of the international telegraph bureau. Cedar Rapids Times sold to John S Saul and W P Hoker. Canadian Pacific railway earnings for the week ending March 7 were 325000 dollars versus 345000 last year. Mrs Clara Oma dies at 56 in Peoria Illinois, famed Western cowboy. Texas Cattle Raisers elect Fort Worth as next meeting city. Williams and Clark Shoe workers strike in Lynn Massachusetts. Whatley ousted Tom Williams in London boxing. Boston board rejects pro international bimetallism. Evangelical conference opens in Cleveland. South Jersey Traction Company sells to Aaron Fries for 90900 dollars. Showalter wins eighth chess match in Brooklyn. Logan statue in Chicago Lake Front to be unveiled July 22. bronze casting in New York. Missouri Senate backs Cuba recognition resolution and sympathy for Crete. Uncompahgre reservation intruder removal orders await. settlers resist. Miss Gertie Tressler from Webster City Iowa finds buried $600 under shade tree after dream. Bribery charges against Kansas legislators dropped as stock yards bill investigation ends.
In semi official circles it is asserted the sultan’s civil list talks with the United States involve buying two or three ironclads completed in the United States. It is further claimed that $200,000 has already been paid on account.
A fire consumed a Buffalo New York hotel described as a 15 cent lodging, resulting in the death of three guests. Firefighters battled the flames as investigators began to determine the cause amid the charred ruins.
Congress convened with Reed re elected speaker by a vote of 199 to 114 with minor party cross votes. The ceremony featured the oaths for new members and the seating of Kansas senator Harris and Oregon senator Corbett credentials referred to committee. No major legislation moved in the Senate's first day.
Washington March 16 Postmaster General Gary announced that the administration will adopt a four year tenure policy for all fourth class postmasters and presidential appointees. With rare exceptions for cause, postmasters will serve out a full term.
A passenger train at Hancock Minnesota derailed after hitting a broken rail four miles east of town. The high snowbank surrounding the coaches prevented many fatalities, with only one man reported hurt.
John Bayer of Jordan township swore out a warrant for the arrest of John Vader Jim Fagan and Earl Wilmot on a charge of arson in a rooming house where Martin A Miner slept He is in precarious condition at Clayton hotel under a doctor s care Miners attackers may have poured kerosene on him and set him afire while the trio allegedly slept or when a larger blaze caught the roof
A veto message from the secretary of state objects to the osteopathy bill. It argues the measure would permit excessive fake practice under the osteopathy label and that current laws do not bar practice by regularly licensed physicians in the state.
Washington report says the National Life Maturity Insurance Company a West Virginia corporation has been placed in the hands of a receiver Justice Cox acted on the application of stockholder Frank Hume.
In Good Thunder Minnesota the Solire creamery burned to the ground with an estimated loss of 2000 dollars. The residence nearby was saved by the fire department with the building less than twenty feet away. The origin of the blaze is undetermined and no insurance covered the creamery.
Obituary notes the death of W. W. Braden in Los Angeles California at age around fifty nineor sixty long time Minnesota state auditor and Civil War veteran He was born December 3 1837 in Iberia Ohio and moved to Minnesota in 1854 settling in Lenora Fillmore county Braden served in the Civil and Indian wars and led Company K Sixth Minnesota infantry He also served in the Minnesota Legislature in 1866-67 and was Fillmore county treasurer for eight years prior to his decade as state auditor beginning in 1881.
Nearly 300 lawmakers clerks and friends arrived by special train to Stillwater Minnesota for a prison visit. They were hosted to dinner and toured shops including the twine factory and other operations, expressing pleasure with the facility and its management.
The jury in the state case against Alderman F. G. Drew reported to Judge Belden that there was no prospect of agreement after more than a day of deliberation. The initial 6 to 6 vote shifted to seven for the defendant, but no further changes occurred before the court discharged the panel.
Thomas Fleury one of three men convicted of robbing the Merchants' National Bank of five thousand dollars three years ago seeks a pardon. He serves an eight year sentence at Stillwater. The English vice consul in St Paul filed with the governor a petition for his pardon at the request of Consul Van Sittert, not on his own initiative.
New Ulm Minnesota March 12 The Minnesota and Dakota Cattle company is formed with partners Charles Staube M M Mullen W E Koch Charles Staube Jr and James Phillips of Pierre South Dakota The firm has contracted for 10000 head of Minnesota cattle and 9000 head of Arizona cattle to run on the Staube Phillips ranch near Pierre.
In South Haven Minnesota on March 12 the A G Lane store was burgled the till robbed of 8 10 and the safe blown open blowing the front out of the store. The burglars apparently expected 3500 in the safe but only 26 was found. M Lane was town treasurer with a new treasurer elected.
A fire damaged the tug Vyons in Duluth on March 12 causing about 2000 dollars in damage. Assistant Fire Chief Randall received a bad scalp wound from an ax. The Inman fleet vessel is in U S marshal custody, uninsured, amid debt.
A delegation from Aitkin County farmers plans a March 19 visit to the state experimental farm. The Northern Pacific Railway will provide a free tourist sleeper for the trip. Organizers expect practical gains and renewed farming interest from the outing.
In Fergus Falls Minnesota on March 12 the town elections show that the constitutional amendment requiring full citizenship has deprived about a quarter to a third of voters of suffrage.
Magdalena Heiberg ten year old daughter of Christian Heiberg library employee collapsed and died on the street while returning from school in Minneapolis on March 12.
Governor staff and National Guard officers presented Adjutant General Muehlberg with a ceremonial sword as a token of esteem in St Paul on March 12.
Hinckley Minnesota March 12 an unidentified man was killed by the Perth bound passenger train on the eastern Minnesota railroad. He appears to have been a lumberman.
M O tanford, an English educated man who had lived in Poland, died in St. Peter Minnesota after his feet froze during a drinking spree. He had been receiving a regular allowance from Poland but became addicted to liquor.
The St. Louis rug store at 633 First Avenue South was damaged by fire, loss estimated at 2500 dollars. The owner is 8 Friedander and the loss is covered by insurance.
John Corwine the paymaster at the naval station here has a contiuance until March 23 on an alleged false pretences charge. Commander McGowan and Lieut Clarke of the training station attended to arrest Corrie if the case moved forward.
Nearly 500 Yukon bound miners, plus 175 aboard the steamer Alki, accept the Cone steamship line's Dyea delivery offer. Rates: $20 first class, $14 second, dogs $2.50, horses $20, dead freight $9 per ton. Vessels sail March 25.
A calf born at Blair, near Arcadia Wisconsin, exhibits two heads two tails and five legs. The snow white offspring was alive and reportedly healthy at the latest update.
The present Duluth Minnesota grand jury, instructed to refrain from broad inquiries, remains in session. It is reportedly investigating depreciation of state school lands and a probable large timber theft.
Faribault Minnesota authorities report 80 year old Mrs Daniel Lyon found dead on river ice near the Milwaukee railway bridge. The death is believed to involve wandering from home during the night.
The Minnesota senate and house moved through a busy session with about a dozen general pass recommendations and several calendar approvals. Bills passed covered libraries for villages, state reports publishing, a new judge for the Twelfth district, corporate term extensions, Renville county reassignment, and swine disease controls. House actions included cemetery and school tax provisions, county realignments, liens, foreclosures, constitutional amendment proposals, and $9,000 for state fair grounds, plus notices on bonds, humane work programs, and crippled children.
The Minnesota senate reports a busy day with nine bills passed one killed and committee referrals on many measures. A high license bill was sent to a special committee while a druggists prescription copy requirement was defeated 24 to 14. The house killed Mr. Scotts vagrancy bill amid strong opposition and considered constitutional appropriation limits and election clerks pay parity.
St Paul reports a missing bill H. F. 693, once expected to drive two pivotal scenes in the current legislative session, resurfaced as a key topic. The fragmentary text hints at a location element and the bill’s uncertain fate amid debates.
The senate debated and passed numerous bills including rural school funding, property exemptions, foreign deeds, and tax-related measures. A missing measure was restored after a temporary scare, the error traced to the senate finance committee clerk. The Douglas bill received both majority and minority reports and was sent to the committee of the whole.
The Ozman civil service bill for cities passed the senate by 34 to 3 with three dissenters. Amendments exclude cities with 15 000 or fewer residents. A flurry of other measures followed including tax, debt, election, guardianship, and library funding bills and a house resolution on road and bridge funds sharing.
In St Paul on March 16 the senate met briefly with a bare quorum and few items of note. Bills introduced include 15000 dollars annually for three years to reclaim lands in Carlton and Itasca counties and other measures on county commissioners, district court transcripts, attorney lieu, and regulation of common carriers. The house spent most of the afternoon debating the anti tramp bill, prepared by a special committee.
The document lists several introduced bills including transferring an 1881 Chicago county bridge appropriation to the county road and bridge fund, reimbursing McLeod County for expenses in the capture and trial of Darman Musgrove and Henry Ding Mare for Sheriff Rogers murder, legalizing certain village corporations, and prohibiting fishing in streams and lakes within incorporated cities and villages during specified seasons.
March 16 dispatch from Canea reports insurgents bombard Kissamo Kastello destroying the village. British officer Bor boards the Revenge to reorganize the Cretan gendarmerie as the fort holds with infantry and artillery nearby amid looting and pillage in Retimo and surrounding districts. Fourteen sailors and one officer killed, sixteen wounded in the Cessai Veliki turret explosion.
Memphis reports the Mississippi River at 46.3 feet, a 0.7 rise in 24 hours, the highest since 1872. Levees break near Marion and Osceola. small towns face desolation while trains are disrupted and the Bluff City steamer faces gunfire from shore after attempting to land.
Havana reports three large expeditions from the United States landed last week 250000 rounds of ammunition 2000 stands of arms six small rapidfire guns one ten inch gun three tons of dynamite 300 machetes and 1000 hand grenades. The supplies revive risks of an attack on Havana as palace officials order immediate troop concentration in the suburbs. Generals Weyler strengthens guards in interior towns while insurgents grow hopeful the war nears end.
In Birmingham on March 15 a burglary led to a deadly confrontation as Policeman William Perdue shot suspect Will Hunter after Hunter wounded the officer. The officer's final shot killed Hunter, but another shot fatally struck Myrtle Boland, a 5-year-old girl. A mob then sparked a free fight with about a dozen people hurt.
Several hundred unemployed men and women met in Chicago on March 15 and adopted a declaration of independence against king plutocracy. They formed the unemployed workmen's league, endorsed rent refusal by tenants, and repeal of debt collection laws. Speeches urged finding work while criticizing Salvation Army potato and bean patch plans.
A March 15 report from Wheeling says a wire fire started in the Elkins Hardware and Furniture company in Elkins. The blaze spread through the largely frame business section, destroying most structures and stocks with total losses estimated at $100,000. Elkins lacks a local fire department, hindering containment. Senator Elkins is mentioned as a local figure.
President McKinley and entourage attend divine service at the Metropolitan Methodist church in Washington. Mrs McKinley sends Easter lilies carnations and ferns from the White House. Bishop Hurst Rev Cramer and Rev Hugh Johnson deliver the opening and sermon.
Heavy wind shattered ice on Saginaw bay leaving about 150 fishermen four miles from shore near Sebewaing with about 50 from Bay City. Five Bay City men aboard the floe were carried away and later rescued. nets and shanties worth $400 were washed away as cold northerly winds shift.
A new trend among fashion followers claims clasped hands reveal character. Experts say hand positions indicate traits, with variations like right-thumb proximity signaling dominance in married pairs.
In Berlin, Emperor Will examines new recruits of the First Regiment of Foot Guards. When asked how he would respond to an annoying sentry, a recruit quips Go to the devil. The emperor laughs and agrees I get out but I won t go to the devil before moving on to the next man.
In a reminiscence from Cleveland's Leader, LT recalled Tom Tarrington, once the top student in geometry and trigonometry, who later drove a coal wagon and reportedly lost his job for general incompetence.
A dialog cites political enthusiasm and a man touting a bicycle protest while his wife questions the effort. A Washington Star excerpt notes the man’s claim of walking long miles with a torch to a ratification meeting, contrasted with a wary reply about practicality.
A mother tells her daughter the young man cannot take her sleigh with a sleepy old horse, dismissing it as common sense rather than pride. The dialogue frames a practical critique of suitability and status in a domestic scene from the Detroit Free Press.
The piece extols Alabastine as a pivotal wall coating marking an era in construction. It notes global adoption, cites the shift away from the term kalsomine, and praises extensive advertising and consumer trust for durable quality and wall protection despite cheaper imitators.
The article describes the sumpi tan blow gun used by Borneo hunters. A long bamboo rod with a narrow bore fires a poisoned dart seven to eight inches long through an almost silent flight. The weapon can kill at distances up to 400 feet with a tiny, scarcely traceable vial.
A woman asks a doctor if her husband can recover after a railroad accident. The doctor says recovery is unlikely but notes she can claim at least $20,000 from the company. This reflects a legal or insurance angle from a New York Journal report.
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