Lincoln boat lifting model patented in 1849
In the patent office a model of a boat lift for moving vessels over shoals was invented and patented by Abraham Lincoln in 1849.
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Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1889
Page
2
Levi Staffer Longtime Bedbound Parishioner of Goodville
Levi Staffer of Goodville in Lancaster County Pa aged 64 has spent 53 years bedridden as a helpless paralytic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Staffer
Goodville
Lancaster County
Tennessee girl Fights Father in Hug at Depot
Miss Kate Sherman hugs her father at the depot and breaks two of his ribs in a single embrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Sherman
Phonograph Firms Form 32 Corporations Nationwide
About 32 corporations are organized nationwide to handle phonograph production and distribution. Approximately 250 instruments are being manufactured each day across the country.
Mrs Cleveland Prefers Private Life Over Public Spotlight
Mrs. Cleveland expresses satisfaction with life in New York and relief at stepping away from the publicity that marked her time in Washington.
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Cleveland
New York
Washington
Porcupine Theory Quirks in Shad Sightings
A Boston observer humorously claims the spring shad is really a porcupine turned inside out. The playful note treats the odd theory as light seasonal whimsy rather than science.
Madisonville adopts limit on brass bands near homes
In Madisonville Kentucky authorities enact an ordinance prohibiting brass bands from gathering within 300 feet of a dwelling to learn new pieces of music. The measure targets nuisance noise and aims to regulate practice sessions by bands in residential zones.
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Madisonville
Record oyster dredged in English waters measures seven inches
An oyster dredged up in English waters measured seven inches long and wide with a girth of twenty two and a half inches around the outside edge and weighed three and a half pounds.
Iceland Sees Large Emigration Linked to Danish Policy
A report claims about one thirtieth of Iceland's population left last year. It attributes the exodus to dissatisfaction with the Danish government and offers from Canadian emigration agents.
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Iceland
Whale 90 Feet Long Beachs in Copenhagen Sound
A ninety foot whale, the first sighted there in twenty years, stranded and was killed in the Copenhagen sound. The skeleton will be sent to the Copenhagen Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen Sound
Copenhagen
Parachutist Plans High Drop With Sack Bound Parachute
A newcomer, W. 8. Young, aims to outrun rivals by dropping with his parachute tied inside a sack. He claims he will ascend high enough to free the chute and descend in the normal manner.
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W. 8. Young
Insurance Pirates and Rotten Ships
English shipowners pursue unlimited insurance leading to about 12 million dollars of rotten ships sunk annually. The practice buries many sailors and wrecks livelihoods as insurers cover the losses.
Widow and husband die in Paris double tragedy at coffin
A 64-year-old woman died in Paris. Her 73-year-old husband asked to stay alone at the coffin and was later found dead across it with a half empty poison vial in his hand.
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Paris
Will of Jean Patient Mazurie Ends in Protracted Philadelphia Dispute
Jean Patient Mazurie died in Philadelphia in 1822 leaving a will he authored. A long running dispute followed with litigation and mounting court fees consuming most of the estate. The latest point at issue was settled only recently after significant legal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Patient Mazurie
Philadelphia
Local Blooded Stock Dealer Weds in Coldwater Marriage
A. L. Smith, well known in southern Michigan as a blooded stock dealer, married Miss Eva Paddock of Coldwater, Mich. The notable detail is they have been courting for twenty one years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Smith
Michigan
Coldwater
Mich
Eva Paddock
Melrose Man Baptizes Himself and Animals Daily
Tony Pitcher of Melrose Florida, driven by religious enthusiasm, baptized himself every day and even baptized chickens and pigs at a lake. Sheriff Shelley confronted him when attempting to arrest him and had to fight to prevent further baptisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Pitcher
Melrose
Florida
Shelley
Tony
Rat Attack in Grain Pit Leaves Man Covered in Blood
Silas Berry of Newton Pennsylvania entered a dark brewers grain pit and was attacked by a large rat. He fought the rodent as hundreds of others joined the assault. After about twenty minutes he was rescued and found with twenty to forty eight rats slain around him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Berry
Newton
Goats Drown After Shadow Panic Warns Col Daniel
Col Daniel of Talbotton Georgia recounts a flock of goats that drank from a pond and, startled by their reflections, began head butting the water shadows. The herd continued until all goats were drowned in the pond, illustrating their spunky but tragic behavior.
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Col
Daniel
Talbotton
Oakland ladies launch liquor sale surveillance crusade
The women of Oakland near Indianapolis formed a vigilant anti liquor drive at the Kepfler saloon run by Ammon and Alexander Kepfler. Committees manned squads, observed sales, and kept a running tab while facing harassment and even attempted violence. Indictments were secured against the Kepflers.
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Oakland
Indianapolis
Ammon
Alexander Kepfler
War secretary plans extended tour of Western posts
The secretary of war and Maj. Schofield consider an extended trip to military posts in the Western states to inspect conditions. Veterans filing disability claims face high attorney fees. a letter to the surgeon general may settle claims at no cost. A.C. Eubanks faces scrutiny over petition patronage fees. Gen. Armstrong reports on Indian affairs in Montana and Idaho seeking land transfers for the Bennocks Shoshones and Sheepeater bands to Fort Hall with 550 people on 6600 acres at Lemhi ready for settlement.
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Maj. Schofield
Surgeon General of the Army
Congress
A.C. Eubanks
Missouri
Harrison
Hubanke
Republican Congressional Committee
Frank Armstrong
Indian Affairs
Interior Department
Washington
Montana
Blackfeet
Lemhi Agency
Idaho
Sheepeater
Fort Hall
Secretary of the Interior
Department
Lemhi
Multiple Disasters Strike Midwest And Northeast
A Bangor Wisconsin postal pouch rupture scattered mail and $100 in stamps saved while fires roared from Black River Falls to logging camps, destroying bridges and houses. A Cincinnati slaughterhouse fire caused $225,000 loss, insured. In Delaware a wagon accident killed a man, wife, and boy. A Chicago naptha explosion injured a worker, killed horses, and damaged cars and shanty, with several injuries.
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Bangor
Wis
Black River Falls
F. A. Laidly & Co
Cincinnati
John Mays
James M. Linderman
Newport
Wilmington
Del
New York and Washington Express
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Rockwell
Ohio Streets
Nicholas Nelson
Kees & Thayer
Nelson
Multiple Local Disturbances and Crimes Reported Across North America
A timber inspector Dulmage’s missing funds of 20000 raise questions about his fate amid a possible US location. Burglars at West Superior were frightened away by a vigilant clerk, while a Omaha Railroad till was emptied of 10. Vienna’s street crowds clashed with cavalry and rioters were wounded with many arrested. Chicago reports a minister’s wife jailed for shoplifting, linked to Gen. Drake's Des Moines family. A Ventura bank robber attempted a $30000 heist with a sudden surrender after a gun scare. Iowa City investigates a bogus deal on a 100000 property at the packing house, leaving only a 20000 mortgage recorded.
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West Superior
G. L. Percy
Charles Bullard
Omaha Railroad Company
Vienna
Oliver P. Lewis
Central Park Reservoir
New York
Murray Hill Hotel
Lewis
Chicago
Jennie Kirkham
F. M. Kirkham
Christian Church
Thirty-seventh and
Indiana Avenue
Kirkham
Iowa
Gen. Drake
Des Moines
Drake University
Ventura
Cal
McCarthy
Collins & Son
Collins
Jack Morrison
Morrison
W. H. Keyser
Greene County
Iowa City
Keyser
Yellow fever case reported in Sanford Florida
Foreign Briefsets reports Dr. Hamilton of the marine hospital service told the Sanford board of health president that a yellow fever case exists in the city. He says every precaution has been taken and no danger is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Marine Hospital Service
Board of Health of
Sanford
Fla
Dix Neuviene Siecle
Paris
Senate
Boulanger
Yellow fever death in Sanford leads to isolation measures
Dr Daniel Hems president of the Florida state board of health confirms Mrs Charles De Mont of Sanford died of yellow fever though not virulent or contagious. House is isolated, precautions taken, and Sanford bans movement for fifteen days. no epidemic feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Florida State Board of Health
Charles de Mont
Sanford
Plummersville ballot theft case nears resolution in Arkansas
The Plummersville ballot box theft near Morrillton Ark is being pursued by a federal grand jury. Warren Taylor of Morriston has confessed and named a 22 member party that carried the box, then burned it near Well's store. Corroboration comes from lawyer C C Reid and a witness George Washington. Indictments possible. the case stirs local prominence and aims to uncover other crimes linked to John M Clayton’s assassin.
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Plummersville
Conway County
Ark
Warren Taylor
Morriston
Taylor
Morrilston
Pluommersville
Morrillton
Weil
Mortiliton
C.C. Reid
George Washington
John M. Clayton
Winnipeg
Munro
England
Bedson
Stony Mouuntain
Canon Matheson
Vivian
John’s College
Upro
Stony Mountain
Mountain
Boomers Return Disappointed After Oklahoma Land Rush
The St Louis Republic report from Kansas City notes trains from Oklahoma were two hours late as a crowded coach train brought back many returning boomers. Illinois and Iowa settlers led by Edward Gliven recount red brick dust soil in Guthrie river bottoms and their failed hopes. Most boomers staked claims but chose not to settle, leaving families behind, with many from Iowa Nebraska Illinois and Kansas expressing disappointment especially the Lowans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Kansas City
Union Depot
Oklahoma
Iowa
Nebraska
Ilinois
Leadville
Arkansas City
Kan
Kansas
Edward Gliven
Guthrie
Death by Own Action Club Haunts Bridgeport Saloon
In Bridgeport Connecticut John Keenzy, the latest member to die by his own hand, completes a trio in a club formed three years ago to schedule deaths by self action. Presidents and members have fallen as friends urge endings and the group dwindles toward extinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keenzy
Bridgeport
Conn
Suicide Club
Keenzy
Henry Jensen
William Weeker
Jerson
John Keeney
Rail disaster near Hamilton leaves eighteen dead
A Grand Trunk train near Hamilton Ontario derailed at a switch on a sharp curve. The engine plunged into a water tank and seven cars burned. Eighteen were killed, many burned beyond recognition, and over twenty injured. Passengers, including two named workers, faced a chaotic escape as an auxiliary train rushed survivors to hospital. An inquest will follow.
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Hamilton
Ont
Grand Trunk
Here
St. Louis Express
R. & Gurney
Chicago
Rudolph Dever
Des Jardins Canal
Watson
Chapman
Wagner
Join Hail
James A. Palmer
Ilion
Hamilton Clark
Anthony Maaz
Martz
Wisconsin
Italy
Edwin Chapin
Enoch Kenyon
London
Eng
Co. C. Atbell
Edwardseport
Ind
William Leipsney
A. L. Doney
Danville
George White
Illinois
Union Hills
Andrew J. Carpenter
Yankton
E. Young
Chisago
Joseph Morris
East Sioux Faila
Clark's Island
Detroit Light Infantry
James Welch
Fred Pumas
Niagara Falls
Poole
New Yor
Malcolm McKay
Boston
New York
N. L. Munroe
Marvin Crum
Allaston
Ohio
Buffalo
Love Stock
W. J. Ferguson
Brooklyn
Train survivors flock to Buffalo after Grand Trunk wreck
Witnesses describe the Grand Trunk derailment near Hamilton two miles from the city. Victims describe a Y shaped junction with a water tank blamed for the disaster. A smoking car passenger recalls a jarring crash, falling debris, heat from flames, and being pulled from the track as cars burst into flames.
Furs Stolen From Hudson Bay Storehouse
In Filched The Furs a Winnipeg special reports that the Hudson Bay Company storehouse in Rat Portage Ont. was entered around April 15 and about 1500 dollars worth of furs were stolen. Walter Reddon the local police chief is alleged to be the robber using the alias Walters and has fled, with investigations implying he may escape to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rat Portage
Ont
Hudson Bay Company
Matheson
Winnipeg
Walter Reddon
Reddon
Walters
Tecumseh House
Wasdale
Waiters
Perdue
Lyon
Coker
Crown
Dulmage
Minnesota
Keddon
Lake of the Woods
McKinley Brother Consul Row Seen in Honolulu Echo
Washington reports revival of a tug of war over David McKinley, brother of President McKinley, who serves as Hawaiian consul in San Francisco. Competing backers argue he must swear allegiance to Hawaii, while supporters say his career spans two governments. Maj. McKinley has not met his brother in 25 years.
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Washington
Brothers of Ohio
Grosvenor
Treasury Department
Fairchild
McKinley
Sandwich Islands
David McKinley
San Francisco
Honolulu
Toer
Senate
Maj
Crop Prospects Outlook From April 28 Report
Crop data show winter wheat conditions strong across states with high percentages. Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Dakota lead in spring wheat acreage above averages while Indiana and Kentucky show lesser gains. Rainfall varies with Missouri Kansas Nebraska well supplied and others needing showers. figures list condition and sowing percentages by state.
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Farmers’ Review
Ohio
Ilinois
Kansas
Missouri
Michigan
Wisconsin
Indiana
Kentucky
Ilinoia
Nebraska
Dakota
Iowa
Illmnot
Isconsin
Minnesota
Itinela
Iremana
Illinois
Guthrie Elects Dyer Mayor and Clears Gamblers
Col. D P Dyer of Kansas City Republican and former Indian agent under President Arthur has been elected Guthrie mayor. He ordered gamblers to leave within 24 hours and the next northbound train carried away many. V Haran special artist for Harper s Weekly died suddenly in Guthrie. W V Herancourt also died there making the first natural death in Guthrie.
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GutuHett
Okla
Col
D. P. Dyer
Kansas City
Arthur
Guthrie
E. M. Clark
Kansas
V. Harancourt
Harper's Weekly
Gueater
Dubuque
Iowa
Deatel W. V. Herancourt
Oklahoma
Herancourt
Murder by Marshal in Davres Tennessee
City Marshal Griffith shot and killed Bud Bryson in Davres after Bryson resisted an attempted fine collection. Bryson, fined in the mayor’s court and leaving without paying, shoved Griffith who then drew his revolver and fired. Bryson, of Spring City, left a wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davres
Tenn
Griffith
Bud Bryson
Bryson
Spring City
Counterfeit Ten Dollar Bills Foiled in St Lovuts
Fifty counterfeit ten dollar bills of the 1885 series were passed at local banks yesterday. The danger of the fake notes is noted as several were already used with grocers and strong men. Authorities fear at least five thousand dollars of the bills are in circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lovuts
Michigan House Passes Capital Punishment Bill
The Michigan Legislature approved a capital punishment measure requiring juror verdicts endorsing the death penalty before imposition. The judge may still grant life if warranted. Execution methods include hanging or electric chair. A Fremont Nebraska special reports a harbor storm hero, Oscar Brinkman, who saved shipmates and helped reach the sinking Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan House
Minnesota notes recount crimes and civic events
Winona forms an old settlers association. Pine City vault robbed of 100 to 200 dollars. Crookston opens twelve creameries and two cheese factories. Norwegians plan May 8 Norwegian independence celebration in Winona. several burglaries and arrests across Pipestone Mankato Wabasha and St Paul. a missing child found near Sturgeon Lake. a fire in Faribault damages rooms. a fatal accident suspected near Mora. Winona hotel project advances with Huff house purchase. Austin hosts Southern Minnesota G A R encampment with many dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookston
Josephine Hancock
Cloquet
Perry M. May
Mankato
W. J. Wilson
City
May
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Winona
Norwe
Cowan
Anderson
New Citizens’ Hotel Company
Huff House
Col
F. M. Cockrell
Minnesota
Austin
Whisky Trust Leader Predicts Distillery Closures
John H. Francis, a major holder in whisky trust certificates, told reporters in Chicago that the trust would close all outside distilleries and keep them closed while it controls the market. He criticized the St. Paul distillery as in inexperienced hands and unprofitable for managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Francis
Whisky Trust
Chicago
St. Paul
Household tips for dish cleaning and trimming
Practical household hints cover cleaning burned dishes with water and ashes, replacing feather dusters with softer tools, and making worsted trimming balls from pasteboard and wool. The notes advise economy in potato size selection and offer step by step craft guidance for woolen decorative balls.
Cabbage Cooking Boosted to Thirty Minutes
A Wide Awake note praises a quicker cabbage method. Boil cabbage in salted water with a teaspoon of soda for twenty minutes to half an hour, drain, season with butter salt and pepper, then serve. The result is tender like cauliflower, keeps color, and reduces odor versus old methods.
Household Recipes and Advice from The Housekeeper
A collection of domestic tips on waste and thrift, cooking and cleaning ideas, and practical guidance. The text offers warnings about wasteful habits, methods for preserving food, preserving and cleaning utensils, and simple year round housekeeping practices. It cites various household uses for common items such as milk, vinegar, baking soda, and soap, with street level anecdotes and instruction.
Grain Prices and Quotations From Chicago and Midwest Markets
Cash and futures quotes for wheat corn oats rye barley and related products across Chicago Paul Minnesota and Duluth. Includes prices for No 2 red No 1 white No 2 Northern flax seed timothy seed pork and various feed products with bid and ask ranges and delivery terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Chicago
Paul
Northern
Timothy
Duluth
New England
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Mrs Mournful and the old friend’s melancholy talk
A woman recalls her late husband Simon Mournful, a devoted man who always brought sausages and eggs. She recounts how he never laid eggs on the table, joking that he might be sitting on them, and shares how his memory travels with the local chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
First Step in Criticism and Odd Chat on a Streetcar
Two married women discuss their children while riding a streetcar. A man at a railroad eating-house is mocked for his performance. An American reader from Maryland praises Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and Salvation Oil. The piece notes Monte Carlo gamblers’ toll with sixteen suicides and fifteen duels in twelve weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Salvation Oil
Joshua Zimmerman
Wetheredville, Md
Monte Carlo
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