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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1895
Page
2
A tone filled with quips and quick items: Harvard faculty edict aims to curb student thrashings by Yale, divers seek nails lost on the Elbe, and states form commissions on national uniformity of law. Other items note Marie Burroughs divorce suit, Argon’s surprising effects, Mont Blanc tunnel idea, Japanese officers studying war, czar’s knout abolition and recent whip deaths.
Mr. Gladstone argues that sustained bodily care enables ongoing mental strength and clarity as age advances. He claims only illness of the body halts intelligent progress, and he serves as a practical example of his theory.
Mayors appoint women to boards of education street cleaning and charity and correction. The reform movement credits organized women with shaping both cities.
The article notes a thaw in Franco German relations after the czar’s death, with France and Germany sharing colonial aims and possibly reaching diplomatic accord. It also profiles a South Carolina tea farmer near Charleston who aims for a thousand pounds this season but believes only premium tea at $20 a pound is viable, given labor costs of 5 to 10 cents daily in tea countries. The piece suggests tea could thrive in southern states.
The Canadian government reports that the United States has consented to relax its embargo on Canadian cattle allowing transit from Island Pond to Portland Maine for shipment to England. This could mark a step toward removing the U S quarantine on Canadian cattle.
A fatal St Paul accident occurred while attempting to light a fire with kerosene causing two women to burn to death. The next day in Chicago a woman and a child were severely burned when kerosene from a can was poured onto the flames. The writer urges safer methods such as pouring a small amount into a cup and keeping the can away from the fire.
The James Lick trust in San Francisco has allocated about 2 million dollars to the Lick Observatory, a mechanical arts school, free baths, and statues. A remaining million will go to the Academy of Science and the Society of California Pioneers as residuary legatees. The trustees faced scattered property across California and a contesting heir but fulfilled the will faithfully, earning lasting credit.
Brief digest of notable events from home and abroad compiled for rapid reading. Highlights include political developments economic shifts and cultural moments shaping the week. Observers note varied outcomes across regions with ongoing implications for markets diplomacy and public life.
In Washington the issue of taxing judges salaries is raised. Vice President Stevenson and family plan Europe summer travel. IRS reports eight month receipts up by 5 180 622 dollars. Cabinet favors U S protection of Venezuela from foreign oppression. Postal workers form a pressure group to overturn regulations. The president recognizes Koya S Juschki as Japanese consul in San Francisco and M Thiebault as French consul in Chicago. Spain and the United States seek peaceful settlement on the Alliance matter. An unconfirmed report claims a Spanish gunboat sank an American schooner.
A roundup of prominent deaths and political notes from across the U S and territories. Exiled Arthur P Peterson dies in San Francisco while Col D G Gordon seeks brigadier generalship. A temperance reformer Neal Dow’s birth anniversary observed. Ex congressman John P Leedom dies in Toledo with linked embezzlement scandal. Governor McKinley ill in Georgia. diverse figures named.
A reported $80,000 shortage at the Carson mint prompts an investigation. The long list of incidents includes fires, deaths, and crimes across multiple states with many individuals named.
Sentenced Fred W. Alonzo and Ernest Benham to fifteen years in the Anamosa penitentiary and Thomas Booth to twelve years for robberies committed and attempted last January. Miss Anette Rosebaum, an 18 year old high school girl, sues Frank Dunkle of Crawfordsville Indiana for $10,000 damages alleging fraud in a promised marriage. Both are from prominent families.
A roundup lists numerous crimes and legal actions including Art Mitchell killing Edgar Caldwell in Winona Mississippi, a Buffalo Island Arkansas double murder of John Gargus and wife, Leonard Miller fatally shot by a masked robber in Newton Falls Ohio, and a burglar chloroforming Geo Prosser and wife near Moville Iowa. Other items note will and probate in San Francisco, trials for alleged lynchers in Boyd County, misappropriation charges against Rabbi Benson in Council Bluffs, a Denver homicide over marital infidelity, Populists nominating a candidate in Thomas Duffy county, wage increases for Western Pennsylvania coke workers, Hillstrom declared unsound mind in Chesterton Indiana, Pietro Giabanco detained after lynching, a San Francisco resort owner murdered, Indian Territory gang leader Bob Rogers killed, Bank officials charged in Binghamton New York, gold shipments to New York and Paris, Maj. Mantor’s death in Argentine Kansas, an Indiana bill for building loan commissions, and whisky trust price-fixing discussions.
A semi official London statement outlines Britain’s difficulty with Nicaragua with potential U S involvement. Reports note the fatal goring of Ponciano Diaz in Culiacan Mexico. The porte promises protection for Christians in Asia Minor and informs the American minister. A Lima dispatch cites 210 percent casualties in fighting near the capital with no foreigners killed and the city quiet.
In St Paul the Senate approved a primary election bill aimed at preventing fraud and enforcing reporting plus a fire warden department under the state auditor to fight fires, regulate locomotives smoke stacks, and keep rail rights of way clear. The House disposed of fifteen general bills while discussing tax delinquency penalties and prison labor.
In St Paul on March 24 the senate backed S F No 273 creating a three member state civil service board to hire by fitness rather than political influence. The bill, sans expense appropriation, aims to exam applicants for public positions and advance merit over partisanship. The measure faces uncertain votes in the house.
In St Paul the senate and house advanced multiple measures. Bills include the Cronkhite per diem prison fund increase and a life member regents appointment, while an anti screen saloon bill was postponed. Other actions cover protection of employers, wife debts, and charter reforms, with several house and senate items laid over for later debate.
A laborer in Sandstone, Minnesota killed Hugh Glenn during a quarrel over a village water pump on public property. Glenn, struck on the head with a club, was unconscious all day and died the next evening. The dispute centered on possession of the pump supplying drinking water to residents.
A dispute over a drying well escalated when a man threatened a waterman and was struck in response. Only eyewitnesses were Glenn's family, suggesting a domestic confrontation with no further details.
St Paul March 28 The house committee on judiciary has nearly finished testimony in the Ives impeachment case and expects no report before next week with possible further delay due to large transcript load and other duties.
The Venezuelan claims commission ruled in favor of United States citizens for 143,500 dollars. The case stems from 1871 actions when three vessels of an American corporation were seized during a Venezuelan revolution and damaged while used in the conflict.
In Friedrichsruhe on March 28 Emperor William led a detachment of cavalry infantry and artillery to pay respects to Prince Bismarck He presented a sword of honor on behalf of the army and congratulated him on nearing his eightieth birthday
Marinette Wisconsin March 28 Chris Lind a well known citizen had a narrow escape from being shot last evening A bullet crashed through the window and shattered the cup he was raising to his lips at the supper table
Ex-Warden Laviolette of St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary died today in Montreal. He subdued the major convict revolt eight years ago at the penitentiary.
A late night gale across Great Britain causes widespread damage. Churches lose pinnacles and roofs. telegraph lines fall. many injuries and several deaths occur in London Birmingham Leicester Wolverhampton and Walsall. Hospitals suffer damage but initial reports show no fatalities among nine bed occupants.
An advertisement touts Schragels $1,000,000 rheumatic cure with Michigan references and endorsements. It claims widespread use by doctors and notable names, promises testimonials and cures, and urges readers to write Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co at 187 Dearborn Chicago.
Mrs. Albert W. Peake of South Bend seeks proof of her 1892 marriage performed in Milwaukee. Justice Harrington, now deceased, allegedly failed to record 150 certificates, casting doubt on their legality. The 1892 weddings occurred during the world fair when many couples wed in the city. officials and clergy may have neglected required recording and fees.
Twelve men elected as inspectors were arrested and taken to police headquarters on warrants issued on indictments found by the land jury and returned to Justice Ingraham in the court of oyer and terminer. They gave bail.
Joseph P. Wenrich publisher of the Sunday Mercury was jailed for thirty days and fined 100 dollars plus costs in a United States court in Butte Montana for using the mails for unlawful purposes by sending the paper through the mails.
Nashville March 26 A rigid investigation into the alleged lynching of a Negro woman near Lynchburg Tennessee finds the report was a malicious fabrication with no basis in truth. There was no lynching and no attempt at lynching and the woman was not interfered with.
Washington March 26 W Calvin Chase the Negro editor convicted of libeling GC H J Taylor recorder of deeds of the District of Columbia was sent to ninety days in jail to serve.
Report from Yokohama on March 26 states that on Thursday Japanese forces occupied Fisher Island, part of the Pes Cadore group. Landing sailors along the coast was followed by resistance from the Chinese, which did not materialize.
March 26 report from Little Rock Arkansas notes every railroad city in the state except the capital quarantined against all commercial travelers due to smallpox.
In Minneapolis, March 28, the court set Claus A. Blixt's trial for May 14 after a continuance request due to witness issues. Judge Pond, County Attorney Peterson, and Blixt's attorney discussed the delay while spectators crowded the old courthouse. Adrian Hayward defended his brother Harry amid questions of insanity and guilt. Hale withdrew from the defense citing strategic reasons and family duties.
Ottawa reports Premier Greenway has declared the governor general's order will be rejected in its entirety over remedial legislation for Catholic separate schools. The move heightens official concern and hinges on Dominion Government action with critical possibilities ahead.
Burglars used dynamite to blow open the vault at the Band of Mount Morris. About $10,000 was in the vault, but likely untouched. Several hundred dollars in silver was stolen along with a team they used to escape. the team was recovered later with no clue to the culprits.
In Waterford on March 28 a special court at Clonmel heard a case charging ten people with murdering Mrs. Cleary by burning, as they believed she was a witch. The defendants included her husband and father. Evidence showed the woman was burned to death.
Kansas City March 28 The special grand jury summoned 19 investigate election frauds submitted another report today. Twelve indictments were returned eleven for crimes against election laws.
Gov. McKinley, bound for St. Augustine with his party, faced a Georgia letter from 100 or more citizens pledging Georgia’s solid vote if he backs free silver. He declared he would quit the Republican Party if free silver were adopted, and warned against a silver plank in the 1896 platform.
In Victoria British Columbia March 27 police decide bloomers are unsuitable for ladies street wear even as a bicycling costume. Miss Ethel Delmont a stylish wheelwoman faces a police court summons if she repeats her appearance. Her bloomers are discarded.
The Minneapolis delegation to the house judiciary committee formally offered to donate Loring Park for a state capitol site. They noted a $750 000 mortgage on the park and proposed indemnifying the state against foreclosures. Judge Fish presented a bill to authorize the donation and the committee planned further discussion Thursday evening.
In Hudson Wisconsin on March 27 the circuit court opens with eleven criminal cases. The lead case is Benjamin Bixby charged with murder for the rifle death of his wife Mrs. Bixby. The weapon reportedly fell from a wall and the life insurance policy on her was a key factor. Bixby was briefly discharged after a preliminary exam before Judge Smith, then rearrested on new evidence and bound over.
Reports from the Chinese legation say Li Hung Chang’s facial wound is not dangerous though age and health issues may worsen the case. The Japanese legation notes the assailant faces treason charges and likely execution.
Milo Brewster of Redwood Falls Minnesota reported his wife missing after she left with a representative of the American Biscuit and Manufacturing company for the Twin Cities with their child. Brewster traveled to St Paul to locate her.
Sherman Pike aged 28 a brakeman on the Northern Pacific died when a car ran over him at Fergis Falls Minnesota on March 27. He was setting the brakes when the pin broke causing him to fall and be struck by the car.
Fire tore through the Planters oil mill in Greenville Mississippi early today damaging the Delta planters and merchants facility. The plant valued at about 112000 dollars was reported a total loss with extensive smoke and heat damage.
Maggie Tiller, a colored woman, was sentenced to death for the murder of Charles Miller in Chicago. If carried out, she will be the first woman execution in the city.
Madrid March 28 Liberal reports Cuban rebels number no more than 900 with about half armed and a majority composed of negroes according to the dispatches from the scene.
Special Tel reports sunny day as the Battle of Flowers in Nice proceeds well. Queen Victoria attends from Cimiez hotel and observes from a prime position, bouquets tossed into her royal carriage filling it with blooms.
Three large vessels fail to arrive from Europe with the Johnston liners Baltimore and Mentmore from Liverpool and the Dutch tank La Campine from Rotterdam overdue by twenty days or more. Stormy weather is believed to have delayed the ships which should have taken about 17 or 18 days at sea.
The House of Commons adopted a resolution by Mr. Allen to provide for the payment of members by a 176 to 158 vote.
Judge Gilbert of the U S circuit court appointed John M. Egan as receiver for the Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern railway, pending approval by Judge Sanborn of the District of Wyoming, announced in Portland Oregon.
In Natchitoches Louisiana a colored man Joseph Valsin was executed by hanging inside the jail enclosure for the murder of Maj Anthony, colored. The hanging occurred under special order and within the jail walls.
In Milwaukee a court appointed Henry Parsons as receiver for the Waukesha Water company after a period of financial trouble. George P. Parsons, the company president, took possession of the plant. A disputed water rental bill against the village precipitated the crisis.
Washington prepares preliminaries for a new US Britain agreement on Bering Sea seizures. Sir Julian Pauncefote and Canadian officials including Sir Charles Tupper and likely Minister Foster will join to shape terms. Secretary Gresham may delay until a later summer or fall meeting.
Japanese forces off Pesca dore islands between Formosa and the Chinese mainland press the attack on Fermoena Hong Kong. Fighting continues as Tokyo aims to use Pesca dore as a base for operations against Formosa.
The electrical wiremen's strike begun February 18 was declared off today in New York. Besides starting the eight-hour day on May 1 instead of May 15, the strikers gained no new privileges beyond those already in place before the strike.
Pine Bluff Arkansas early today witnessed a fatal stabbing as Special Tesm W. F. Campbell a well known planter was killed by J. J. Cole a local farmer in the city this morning.
Ex priest Slattery spoke at the Memphis Auditorium drawing a mixed crowd. A man accused him of lying during the talk and police guarded exits to prevent trouble. After the lecture Slattery left by the first train south as an excited crowd gathered at his hotel and dispersed.
In San Francisco March 27 sensational news surrounds the Fair case with insinuations that the millionaire died by poison. Phoebe Couzins claims to have been his affianced wife and suggests he was poisoned at more than one time. A San Francisco source with knowledge of events backs her suspicions and will reveal more when ready.
James P. Coyle of Coyle & Sargent files for divorce in district court accusing wife Katie of infidelity. Co respondent named is Henry W. Chandler, former president of T. W. Chandler Commission Co. All parties described as socially prominent. Married in Linn County Iowa on April 3, 1872. no children. Chandler is a man of family.
Chief George Leshi of the Nesqually and Puyallup tribes says an Indian war will be started if the White and Black River Indians do not pay $3,000 for the murder of medicine man Jim souchette. He gives until Thursday to settle.
Prairie fire swept five miles east of Enderlin North Dakota destroying Patrick Boyle's home barn granary seed wheat and all belongings. Loss estimated at 7000 pounds with no insurance as winds raged and flames raged unchecked.
Dr. W. B. Allen of Warsaw a prominent local citizen aged forty six shot himself in Lexington after a grip blamed his despair. His will leaving all property to his wife was found in his pocketbook.
Delvin Hobbs killed Ike Horn in Elizabethtown Kentucky last night during a quarrel over Horn's treatment of Hobbs's wife. Hobbs beat and threatened to kill Horn before firing. The case is under investigation.
The blockading authorities in Tien Tsin announce to consuls their plan to seal the Pei Ho river as Japanese warships appear in the area.
Dedham Mass March 27 steel edge stamping and re tining company has assigned Liabilities 193 636 assets 100 000
Bowling Green Ky March 27 two Butler county farmers James Simpson and Milligan Wells engaged in a shooting affray. Both will be charged with unlawful shooting and assault authorities said.
Polk Calmes, a Black man, died after an intoxicated fall in Versailles Kentucky on March 27. He became wedged headfirst between cemetery fence pickets while returning home, causing fatal choking.
Last evening on Washington avenue in Minneapolis a boy named Carl Gustave Lordquist was struck by a passing car and killed. Local authorities investigated the fatal pedestrian collision.
Bradstreet reports a pickup in general trade, more evident in large New England hubs like Boston and Providence and in major centers such as New York, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville and along the Ohio River to St. Louis and Kansas City. Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul also note gains with banks moving toward a 5 percent basis and loan demand rising while reserves lag behind a year ago.
Special Telegraph report from Calcutta notes the Chitrail situation worsening. Lieut. Ross of the Fourteenth Sikh regiment was attacked and killed with several of his men. The unrest traces to January when Mehetar Nizan Ul Mulk was murdered by his younger brother Amir Ul Mulk, who then took the post of mehetar.
The state fish car arrived from Madison bringing several thousand speckled trout spawn for county streams. Authorities also purchased two to three hundred thousand young fry from Crary Graves Hatchery in the city.
Bradford Pennsylvania report of an elderly couple attacked by masked robbers last night. The assailants tortured them and escaped with a sum of money. Police pursue leads as details remain scarce.
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