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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1888
Page
2
More than 200 bodies have been recovered after an avalanche in the Italian Alps. Ingersoll and Wieland report from Pridens, Minnesota via Hramerd Dispatch fondly noting the extensive funeral and rescue effort.
Representative Mulligan proposes a bill in the Kentucky Legislature to make poker playing a felony. The statement implies strong partisan push and potential political fallout.
Dr Hattie Allen is elected professor of medicine at the University of Michigan. She becomes the first woman to receive such recognition in the West, marking a historic milestone in higher education.
Minister Phelps expresses hearty gladness at being in the United States again. He wears a gray tweed suit with mutton-chop whiskers and a distinctly English appearance.
Mrs Mary D Lowman city mayor of Oskaloosa Kansas is described as forty nine years old and of Pennsylvania origin with a pleasant face and motherly manners. Her deep set hazel eyes are noted as her most handsome feature.
Ten tons of canceled tickets accumulated over two years at the Boston and Albany Railroad office in Springfield Massachusetts are being cut into small pieces for sale as old paper.
A giant book owned by Queen Victoria measures eighteen inches across the back and weighs thirty pounds. It contains the jubilee addresses of congratulations from members of the Primrose League.
One of thirteen men in a Plover Indiana saloon invited others to drink. The local paper notes none drank a drop as they were heavily influenced by superstition surrounding the number thirteen.
A visitor reports the French centenarian chemist M. Chevreul, nearing 102, looks scarcely 80 and remains gentle, even tempered, and self controlled despite his age.
An Atlanta man who is both a preacher and editor was jailed after refusing to take or affirm an oath as a juror. He argued that any form of swearing violated Bible teachings, leading to contempt of court charges.
Four of the eight Republican nominees are dead and four survive. Dead are Grant Garfield Washburne and Conkling. Survivors are Blaine Sherman Edmunds and Windom.
Friends of Secretary Bayard and Mrs. Folsom condemn New York papers for a malicious engagement report. The secretary denies the story and calls it without basis in truth.
The German emperor is reported ill yet orders prosecutions against newspapers that published insulting rumors about Empress Victoria. The harsh press discipline reflects a demand for improved gallantry and decorum in German journalism.
Rumor says a New York newspaper proprietor offered his editor $26,000 plus expenses to wed a rising southern authoress who has recently gained notoriety. The tale is described as well corroborated by multiple sources.
In Madrid the young king caused a disturbance by hiding for hours and later pouring milk over the nurse during his midday meal. The child laughed mockingly and rushed to play with his toys after the incident.
The legislature enacted a $5 per month pension for disabled Confederate veterans or widows with a $50,600 appropriation and authority to borrow after funds run out. The Pension Board meets and notes applications exceed the appropriation, with at least $200,000 needed to cover demands.
In Lumpkin Georgia a resident cleaning a flooded cellar uncovered 167 lead bars weighing about a pound each. The bars were partly buried in earth and likely buried during the 1836 Indian war era when a rough fort stood on the site.
The Chinese Minister and his secretary stir New York society with lavish costume at a Drexel reception. The minister wore a skull-cap crowned by an immense ruby rivaling only one in the world, while Chang sometimes chooses a diamond or a rare pink amethyst in place of the ruby.
President signs Nelsons bill giving Duluth Rainy Lake River and Southwestern railroad right of way through Minnesota Indian reservations. House elections report says no ballots were illegally counted changing Californias Lynch-Wandever result. Agriculture cites 60 million dollar crop damage from the chinch bug. Congress adjournment soon unlikely before August. Treasury lists bond sale details and amounts accepted. Nominations sent to Senate include several postmasters in Wisconsin Iowa Dakotas Idaho. Nelson questions White Earth agent canvassing against his civilization bill for Chippewas.
Absalom Townsend of Galena Wisconsin lead mines dies in Shullsburg at seventy eight. He long influenced Wisconsin politics and served multiple terms in the state senate. The text also notes Mr Phelps appearance and potential objections to his appointment as chief justice, asserting he resembles an Englishman. It mentions two marriages: George W Griswold of Mina Dak to Hattie Hunt of Chicago by correspondences from a matrimonial paper, and Ada Bell Richards daughter of Capt S C Richards married to Dr. Wright a quarter blood Choctaw Indian in Indian Territory after missionary work.
Reports detail theft near Freeborn County resident Mrs. Marvin, a Missouri axe murders by James Smalley, a Dickinson Dakota shootout between Jasper Hultz and Frank Chase, and the New Jersey hanging of Geo. Dunham for the murder of his mother in law.
The London Chronicle notes the forthcoming marriage of Joseph Chamberlain to Miss Endicott daughter of the American secretary of war. In Agen France President Carnot attended a ceremony when a platform with hundreds of guests collapsed injuring twenty. Canada Sir Charles Tupper moves resolutions to gain US tariff advantages for fee lumber if Mills tariff bill passes. Winnipeg trial H McKittrick and G Velie face assize for Union bank robbery. Diamond sues Union bank for 50000 dollars. both men bail set at 8000.
Record of casualties notes George N. Baker a wealthy young farmer two miles west of Fairmont Minnesota struck by lightning while building a wire fence. Other incidents include Jacob Haubrich fatally injured by a runaway wagon at New Ulm and a fire danger at Mullen tunnel dangerous enough to spark an overhead line project. In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin William Williams and John Shea drowned after a skiff capsized on the river rapids. Three women and one man died crossing the Stellaquamish River in Washington Territory when their canoe capsized in swift water.
Final lease terms set for the Steward mansion in New York with the Manhattan club as tenant. Price fixed at 800000 dollars.
An explosion in a basement at State and Jackson streets caused a blast that sent 70 people flying, shattered 17 large plate windows, damaged clothing stores by 35000 dollars and a building by 15000 dollars. Two workers drilling a gas main lit a candle to inspect the drill and triggered the disaster.
The pope issues a decree condemning the plan of campaign in Ireland as illegal and opposing boycotting as unjust. He believes the land court will reduce unfair rents and notes funds extorted from contributors. Dublin Freeman's Journal urges calm respect for Rome while Nationalists vow to press on and resent government intrigues with the Vatican.
A devastating blaze in Central City Dakota wiped out 113 stores and houses between the sawpit and pocket gulches. Only the brewery and McDonald’s hardware survived as water ran out and fire crews could not halt the flames. Estimated loss reaches 250000 with insurance about 15000. relief networks form across Black Hills towns.
The House passed a bill granting Grand Forks, Dakota, the right to build two free bridges over the Red River. Debates on the tariff bill featured Mr. McMillen and heated exchanges with Messrs Kelly and Reed, while Senate action covered railroad land forfeiture and international exhibition funding.
The heated confrontation features Voorhees denying treason charges while Ingalls presses, amid interruptions from the gallery. Voorhees calls Ingalls a liar and a dirty dog as accusations flare about Union loyalties and wartime actions.
The narrator recalls encountering the Chirombo a living mimic among Phasmids at Lake Shirwa. A wisp of dried hay hid a two inch grass stalk creature that imitates death with countless joints, refusing movement to deceive observers. The creature’s ghostly form and rigidity challenged belief and hunting for science.
The article discusses how Northern visitors and Southerners react to extreme temperatures in each other’s regions. Initially they feel braced or chilled, then adapt through acclimatization, with a later relapse if limits are exceeded. Over time both groups adjust similarly to new climates.
A Philadelphia drummer boards a railroad car and mistakes a stranger for a friend. After a mistaken greeting the man reveals he represents the largest house in the world the Lord's house and identifies himself as Bishop John Scarborough of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
A playful verse explains why hair curls when heated by an iron or pencil. It notes moisture evaporates, causing one side to shrink and bend. It warns against using too hot heat or risk of harming the hair.
At the State Agricultural College in Michigan two scarlet fever cases lead authorities to dismiss classes until May 21.
A grand New York banquet at Delmonico's honored Gen Ulysses S Grant on his birthday with Gen Sherman presiding. Chauncey Depew spoke, joined by Mayor Abram Hewitt. others included Mahone, Seward, Cyrus W Field, and many leaders who sent letters of regret and praise for Grants life and achievements. Confed tribute letters from Moseby Longstreet Johnston and Lee were read.
Grant explains in a June 1865 letter to Sherman why he would accept the Republican nomination. He argues he must avoid letting “trading politicians” choose the next four years and aims to prevent copperhead influence. He notes army officers support him and outlines his planned absence from Washington after November.
President Cleveland unexpectedly names Melville W. Fuller as Chief Justice to succeed the late Waite. Fuller, born 1833 in Augusta Maine, has longtime legal prominence in Chicago and a Democratic support base in Illinois. Senators praise his learning and fitness with no expected Republican opposition to confirmation.
The Des Moines Leader office a three story brick building and its outfit were totally destroyed by fire on the first. The Homestead office also damaged with only books and mailing list saved. Loss estimated at forty five thousand dollars. Benzine ignition started the blaze in the mailing room.
John Gorres, a Willow Lake farmer near Redwood Walls Minnesota, killed his hired man John Rosencrantz after a contract dispute and alleged theft. Rosencrantz admitted stealing small items and attacked Gorres with a pitchfork leading to a fatal head injury. Rosencrantz, 25, unmarried, had no relatives in the area.
The senate debated Plumbs forfeiture bill and who should get lands returned to the public domain. The dispute centered on actual purchasers versus homesteaders or squatters on Ontonagon Brule river railroad lands and Portage Lake canal properties. A bitter exchange highlighted interests of a Boston syndicate and various land attorneys.
Queen Victoria visits Berlin to meet Emperor William and the German imperial family. The crown prince escorts her to an open carriage, crowds cheer along the route, and Victoria visits the Emperor in bed to inquire after his health. A large imperial gathering at the palace includes numerous princes and grand dukes.
The New York Sun reports a high Republican source says on his voyage home Mr. Blaine will renew his firm refusal to be the Republican candidate. He will assert he will not stand even if nominated, making his position clear before the convention. Walker Blaine of Chicago says his father is in excellent health in Rome and enjoying social invitations, with the Europe trip for pleasure, not health.
The department of the interior directs Indian agent T. J. Sheehan at White Earth Agency to investigate settlers complaints about reservation Indians entering settlements, buying whisky, and committing depredations. The memo warns of arrest and prosecution under state law and urges vigorous steps against parties selling liquor to the Indians.
In France the Seine deputies sign a manifesto to electors denouncing Boulangism. Senators are urged to join signatures. The Boulangist split appears averted as La Cocarde reports General Boulanger will not be...
The chamber of deputies set April 26 for Panama canal loan discussion and urged immediate permission for the company to issue the loan amid confidence in early canal completion. President Carnot toured cities greeting officials who cheered him and Boulangers’ shouts mingled with republic support.
Indian Commissioner Atkins tells friends he will resign to run against Senator Harris of Tennessee for the seat to be vacated next March. Potential successors include A B Upshaw and J H Oberly, both with White House confidence. Upshaw has acted as commissioner during Atkins illness of his wife. Oberly seeks a higher salary and political scope in the Indian office.
The Tracy Redwood Falls and Worthington land offices in Congressman Lind's district face consolidation. Receipts have fallen below 15 000 dollars annually, meeting the threshold for merger. The General Land Office and commissioner recommend combining the three, with location yet to be decided amid opposition to moving far from public lands.
The joint commission of the North Dakota and Northern Minnesota conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met in Fargo to hear proposals for a seminary site. Ten members, five from each state, heard offers from Moorhead Fergus Falls Wahpeton and Fargo. Fergus Falls won with 5100 cash 7000 in real estate and a ten acre site valued near 10000. Dakota members favored Fergus Falls hoping for a forthcoming higher institute in Dakota.
A medical project at a New York hospital investigates a death after Thomas Young, a leather worker, developed neck swelling and died from malignant edema. Autopsy points to cattle anthrax from contaminated hides. researchers will test the blood for bacillus and inoculate animals to observe outcomes.
A Rio Janeiro letter to the New York Herald reports that Joaquin Cueno with seventy armed men attacked large Indian villages on the Southwestern frontier of San Paulo. Indians fled as Cueno allegedly poisoned food drink wells and springs. Buenos reports 3000 corpses in one village and boasted of poisoning 800 more in another, with 5000 residents in a third target.
The Burlington & Quincy road violated the recent passenger and freight pact by offering a circus contract at a lower rate, nullifying the agreement and allowing roads to set circus transport rates freely. Queen Victoria’s Berlin greeting drew widespread cheers during three visits to Emperor Frederick’s sickroom, while Lord Wolseley criticized Britain’s military system at Sir John Pender’s banquet. Dominion questions delay the Western & Northwestern railroad charter bill in Ottawa. Canadian officials urge compensation to Canadians harmed by U S seizures. The President assigns Maj. Gen. Crook and Brig. Gen. Brooke to Missouri and Platte divisions respectively. Mrs. Orchard eloped with F. M. Edy from Winnipeg. Edy left the farm and stock sold. Smallpox fears trigger mass vaccination near Blackfoot reserve. Grand Forks gains two free Red River bridges after a legislative back-and-forth. New York Judge Patterson allows the Kerr bribery indictment to proceed against Kerr, Sharp, Foshay, and Richmond.
The report covers fires at N. B. Gallop’s farm near Dodge Centre and at St. Cloud coal sheds, deaths including pioneer Thomas Noyes and Maple Grove resident, and Fergus Falls bid for a Methodist seminary. It notes burglaries at Barnesville, a meteor-like blast near Averil, robberies in Verndale, and various local trials, accidents, and legal actions across towns such as Owatonna, Moorhead, St James, Rochester, and Red Wing.
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