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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
13
The Brainerd Dispatch column lampoons boxing norms noting no female pugilists and jokes about insurers for ambitious men. It cites The Denver Times on an Indian chief selling anything and ends with a quip about John Cochrane’s regret over a missed funeral oration.
It is urged that street car conductors should be provided with seats. It would be a good idea, too, to provide passengers with them.
J Sterling Morton plans to publish a new newspaper named The Dynamo. The move allows any past issue to be branded as the current number, leveraging continuity in the press.
Japan seeks to learn if the deaths of its sailors aboard the Maine are linked to tensions with Spain over the Philippine Islands. The question probes possible connections between the incident and ongoing regional disputes.
A Boston Globe excerpt recalls a temperance lecture where the lecturer, attempting to illustrate restraint, oversteps and drinks from the scaffold causing embarrassment and a public stumble.
A Kokomo resident has obtained an American silver dollar featuring two goddesses, a rarity noted as more valuable than typical one goddess coins. The find draws attention to unique currency designs in local circles.
Bandits robbed a Bayard Nebraska bank in broad daylight and escaped with little money. They were chased by pursuers but likely paid for ammunition used in the pursuit.
Corbett claims a punch over the solar plexus cured a severe dyspepsia, calling it powerful medicine. He notes many would endure a prize fight for such a cure, yet the misery could KO a professional puncher in many cases.
A St. Louis paper questions whether to sue a woman for breach of promise or to shoot her husband. It argues both options are senseless noting no remedy exists for such wrongs and suggests dropping the subject.
A Methodist bishop advocates resisting gum chewing as a path to self sacrifice for youth. The author counters that resisting gum leads to broader abstinence from liquor and other evils, calling the bishop’s stance logically harsh but misguided and earnest.
A queen's counsel humorously defines golf for an English judge in a case about playing goals. He says the game uses a small ball hit with a stick and, if the ball is hit, the player spends the rest of the day looking for it. The golfer reacts with solemn concern.
Mr Choate argues the law is the noblest profession and lawyers defend criminals to secure acquittals when possible by challenging the facts. He suggests truth emerges from discussion but notes truth is often struck down. He questions whether lawyers defend guilty criminals out of respect for truth and morality, and notes professions like medicine have claims worth recognizing.
A rebuke of underestimating trades argues honors and fortune come from doing work well whether in trades or professions. It asserts manual labor is as honorable as courtroom speech or surgery and urges teaching this value early to young men.
Washington March 24 The cabinet discussion on Cuba and the Maine court of inquiry anticipated a firm policy. The report will reach Washington soon and be sent to Congress next Monday or Tuesday with a presidential message. Officials indicate possible intervention if Spain stalls and note naval moves and a West Indies coaling station plan.
An air of suspense surrounds Washington as the navy department awaits the court of inquiry report. The date is uncertain with potential early delivery in two or three days, and cabinet members expect careful review before public release. Advised arrivals point to Lieut. Mavrix or Admiral Sicard's office as possible handlers.
Tampa dispatch notes Capt Barker and Mr Palmer depart for Washington with cipher documents. President McKinley holds cabinet talks while awaiting the Maine court of inquiry report. Secretary Long hints at public release midweek and discussions on acquiring ships continue with Charles Flint guiding potential Chile and Argentina vessel deals.
The report from Havana was dismissed as baseless, with claims that the proposed autonomy framework was absurd and unworkable. The statement challenges the rationale behind granting autonomous status.
Press from Havana claims a Washington issued finding declares the Maine’s destruction by external force. Captain Sigsbee is to be returned to active duty, with no court martial awaited. The source warns only a court of inquiry could rebut this conclusion.
The secretary of the interior will consider Minnesota's brief on sections 16 and 36 on the Red Lake reservation for school use. Senate panel adds 75,000 for a Hot Springs soldiers home and 50,000 for Fort Meade buildings. Other items cover removal of dead timber, a pure flour bill, and appointments for Minnesota federal posts.
Washington outlines steps for handling the Maine court of inquiry report. The document will go to Congress with a president's message after being sent to the Spanish government. Officials signal a belief the explosion was external, based on survivor testimony and two explosions described by a Saturday arrival.
Lieutenant Commander Marix boarded the Nashville with the court findings and after a conference with Rear Admiral Sicard alterations were approved. He then sailed aboard the City of Key West to Miami with the documents secured in his state room. Marix declined further comment while expressing relief at completing the tedious task and heading north.
John Moshik was executed at 3 35 this morning for the murder of John Lemke at Camden Place North Minneapolis on October 20 1907. Sheriff Phillips pulled the lever and deputy witnesses included Sheriff Donahoe of Sioux Falls. Father Jajesky gave absolution and workmen prepared the body for burial with funeral set for Sunday in St Paul.
The Minnesota exhibit committee reports back from Omaha enthusiastic about the project. Peavy Nind and Whelps conclude Minnesota cannot be unrepresented at the exposition and urges strong participation, seeing it as second only to the world's fair for showcasing Minnesota products.
The State League of Republican clubs opened its annual convention in Minneapolis with delegates organizing briefly. A heated race for president sees Fr B Wright and John I leading, as FF B Wright and K Dahl contend. Evening sessions at Exposition hall featured speeches by Victor B Dolliver J Adam Bede and M J Dowling.
The Duluth Givcuis Association dissolved after a row over the local coupon system adopted by several grocers. Members favored abolishing coupons but a faction promoting cut‑rate Saturday ads resisted, causing a quarrel and defeat of the motion. The group adjourned sine die amid disputes.
Mrs Louise Reno and a friend with three children were robbed near Bay View Heights while returning from West Duluth to Proctor Knott. A man leaped from rocks and seized the satchel containing 38 dollars after demanding a ride. He fled into the bushes and was not found by police.
Willmar Minnesota reports a hydrophobia scare as dogs believed mad earlier bite others and die soon after. The board of health ordered all dogs muzzled and police enforce the order. Dogs lacking muzzles are promptly executed to prevent spread.
Svend Peterson was kicked by a vicious horse while hitching up his team in Appleton Minnesota. He died an hour later leaving a wife and a son who studies at Hamline University. The incident occurred in Appleton Special.
The Canton blaze origin remains a mystery with claims the license issue led to arson. Officials ruled out spontaneous combustion or lamp explosion after twenty four hours of burning. A night watchman has been secured by the council.
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