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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1891
Page
2
The verse opens with a line about calling a woman in and closing a door, signaling themes of rejection. Critics question the poet James Wartcoms Rubey as the subject is left out, sparking discussion on public exposure of personal slight.
A Minneapolis presentation of The Chimes of Normandy in bloom er costume drew a $2,000 house, illustrating how printer's ink can render a staging a blooming success and testify to advertising value.
Henry M Staney faces grave charges for using profane language while in Africa after receiving reports from a rear column. The incident sparked controversy and strong reactions, with many noting the intensity of his oaths.
New York police act bold when recalling London bobbies chasing Jack the Ripper. Inspector Byrne now pursues a killer evoking the serial case with a similar urgency and vigor.
An unnamed New York woman was judged off balance mentally after addressing an audience of ladies and gentlemen. The record states she spoke in a way unsupported by sanity.
A New York paper calls a monthly $250 000 extortion fund a monument to corruption and a sad comment on the city’s municipal life. The remarks signal outrage at alleged graft embedded in city governance and press coverage.
The Tur London News attacks the United States for showing no sympathy with Italy's patriotic distress. It argues the simplest cure is for Italy to execute its own Mafia murderers domestically rather than exporting them to America.
Mae Bernhardt critiques Fan ny Davenport witheringly praising her as an actress beyond admirers and as great as Davenport believes herself to be. The remark exposes Bernhardt's sharp, scornful wit.
Prine Bismarck led at the Geeste mund election but German law requires a second vote after failing to achieve an absolute majority. The text argues Germany and Connecticut should adopt plurality or majority reform now common in this country.
It is reported that Emperor William intends a German edition of the World's Columbian Exposition to be held in Berlin soon after its Chicago close in 1893. If true, the German emperor should use all means to ensure the fair's success.
The census suggests prisons are healthy abodes and workhouse life yields long ages. One workhouse shows nearly three quarters of inmates over sixty with thirty three women and twenty one men aged eighty to ninety and two women over ninety.
Axormazrn a member of New York's 400 writes on etiquette claiming no man of social standing should have fewer than eight overcoats. The remark fuels the view that many 400 members lack sense about rain weather and proper timing.
A Canadian paper condemns child emigrants funded by English charitable societies. It claims they are mostly stupid and useless to farmers and households, sent without training or knowledge of the destination, and often fail to learn local habits, customs, or work.
The blast devastated Pozze Pamtaleg damaging famous buildings and stained glass of historic value. The loss extends beyond Rome to the world as masterpieces from past ages suffer, a blow to art in general.
The Emperor visited Prince Sanjo on his deathbed and read a tribute recognizing his services. The dying noble raised his head, folded his hands in Japanese fashion, and expressed gratitude before swiftly losing consciousness and dying that evening.
A native-born American jailed in Kenton Ohio for murdering a policeman was taken by fellow citizens and hanged. The event prompts cross border concern and calls Rudini to consider the underlying criminal act rather than a national issue.
Washington report notes a public debt decline of about one million dollars. The treasury will act on the Couzins case only when approving vouchers for the ladies managers of the world’s fair. The 45th annual meeting of the Association of Medical Superintendents of American Institutions for the Insane begins in Washington with Dr G Clarke of Toronto elected president. Patents issued to Northwestern inventors include heating furnace, car coupling, shoemaker's tool, elevator, potato digger, spring seat, and a paper slitting winding machine among others.
A roundup of obituaries and notable events: Susanna Netfox dies in Washington at 128. Gen. J. W. Foster and James Blaine Jr. arrive in New York from Madrid on the Teutonic. Henry Bergh statue unveiled in Milwaukee. Rev. C D W Briceman resigns over eternal punishment doctrine. Baznar Stearns dies by self-inflicted stab in Brooklyn. Lawris J B Elwood dies in New York from chloroform inhalation amid grip.
A series of blazes devastate Swindon England, Honey Grove Texas, Emporia Kansas, and Forestport New York. Homes and crops burn, with 50 people left homeless in Swindon and 1400 cotton bales lost in Texas. A lightning strike kills Raymond Dwyer in Emporia, while Michigan timber losses reach 125000 dollars. Mayfield Kentucky warehouse and church are destroyed and a Cincinnati railroad boiler explosion fatally injures fireman Poley. Forestport ravaged as multiple buildings burn and panic spreads through the town.
A report lists multiple cases including Neak Rich Fountain Missouri where a stepfather allegedly attacked his daughter with possible lynching. Chicago hosts J H Thomas alias Moore the famed green goods swindler. Tennessee mob lynches Tom Taylor after shooting Policeman Cook. Quincy Illinois official J B Tewpee flees $7,000 embezzlement. Atalla Alabama five-robber clash leaves Wilson and outlaw Bentley dead. A knife linked to Carrie Brown murder at East River hotel identified as from Frenchy No1 while jailed. Spring Missouri arrests Camperlano and wife for William Robinson murder. Kansas City cashier Chanves H Nichols acquitted amid bank failure. Brooklyn man James Dawson shoots wife then dies. Philadelphia fire devastates Nos. 728-730 Cherry Street building. Oak Creek bank robbers jailed near Valparaiso. White Pigeon Indiana wife shoots husband after violent quarrel.
In Kiev and Moscow regions Jewish families are ordered to leave immediately. In Britain, Lord Knutsford’s Newfoundland bill advances to a second reading. France reshuffles diplomacy with several ambassadorial moves from Constantinople to St Petersburg and Athens to Washington. A body found near Maple Creek in Northwest shows signs of death long past. a pocketbook with G G Leich of Montana and mining hints are noted.
Influenza spreads in England as many House of Commons members fall ill and the Manchester bill committee suspends for a week. A Munster coal mine explosion kills five, traps twenty, with rescue hopes. Fifty bait carriers escape cruisers at Fortune Bay and sail to St. Pierre, later returning amid rebel rumors. The British ship Lansdowne, from Hokodate to New York with sulphur, is lost with Captain Newcomb and about forty crew.
Prairienose Day, winner of the Cesarewitch stakes, was sold at auction in London for 12000 dollars to Lord Durham. The report also notes chess games involving Stenitz versus Tschigorm and other sports and legal items from Cincinnati and Boston.
The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton leases the Cincinnati, Dayton and Ironton for 99 years with a perpetual renewal. A 5 percent gold bond issue of 3.5 million is backed by a mortgage for fifty years. A $26 million mortgage on the Chicago Kansas and Nebraska to be sold in Topeka by the U S marshal. The Rock Island alliance is noted. A Detroit Windsor tunnel plan emerges with Michigan Central backing. it will be the continent’s only underwater double track tunnel, 8000 feet long with 1000 foot openings, two and a half year completion.
Union Pacific workers in Colorado settle their strike as coke workers in Scottdale resume after expulsion of families. Detroit Michigan Car Works employers with 2500 workers walk out seeking nine hours of labor and ten hours pay. Building trades halt nationwide in Janesville Ohio under union order. Detroit City Railway arbitration ends in victory for the workers.
Omana is slated to host the quadrennial Methodist Episcopal conference in 1892. Irvin C. Stump denies knowledge of a reported mine sale to the Rothschilds. Hargraves mill stockholders vote to build a new 3,000-spindle mill costing about $300,000.
Grand jury findings regarding the Italian affair in New Orleans note no indictments against those accused of organizing the summary punishment. The uprising is described as a popular action. Detective O'Malley and five associates are charged with bribery of jurors.
Commissioner Carter issues instructions restricting timber cutting on public lands to bona fide residents who lack timber on their own claims for essential uses. Applies to eight western states. Cutting without official authority is trespass, with civil and criminal penalties for individuals and saw mill operators who procure or cause unlawful timber removal.
In Lixcotx Nebraska the Nebraska Supreme Court handed down a quo warranto decision ousting Gov Boyd in favor of ex Gov Thayer. Judge Norval wrote the opinion with Judge Cobb concurring and Judge Maxwell dissenting. Boyd’s counsel will seek a supersedeas and a writ of error to the U S Supreme Court arguing the naturalization issue is federal. The court notes Boyd was elected but disqualified for non citizenship, with Thayer having already taken office.
A major fire on May 8 in Pittsburg started in the Arbuckle building housing Grocers' Supply and Storage and spread to stores, the Pittsburg Female College, and Christ M. E. Church. Losses affect Joseph Vogely & Co and many firms, with total damage around 750000 as fire crews save nearby structures on Seventh street.
John M. Van Dyke of Washington New Jersey confessed to systematically swindling express companies with raised money orders. He was arrested in Minneapolis and held for trial. Friends seek funds to reimburse losses, hoping companies grant leniency due to his past society standing.
Keuntz alias Houston Klein Ayer a noted Northwestern desperado who killed a Dakota sheriff years ago. After several arrests and deaths in different counties, he fled to the Southwest and has now died in Kentucky as officers prepared to capture him. He purportedly had long been with a Black Hills gang involved in robberies.
Chairman Sessions reports 40 000 bushels of seed issued and 38 223 acres seeded with help furnished. Assistance reached farmers in 31 of 34 organized townships. Seed cost slightly under $1 per bushel.
The survey contract for the North Dakota South Dakota boundary is postponed pending investigation. Officials see wide variance in bids and may explore possible irregularities before awarding. The aim is fair value and quality work without overpayment.
Washington reports a plan to build a canal from the Missouri to the James to irrigate and aid navigation. Captain Littleton is authorized to examine the project as a basis for a future survey. Major Hinton will tour the Dakotas in about three months after visiting states with artesian irrigation potential.
Sr. Louis reports that John L. Sullivan dismissed New York papers stating he is ready to fight Slavin. He said the retirement talk is true and that reports of a comeback are fabrications. He remains bound to an acting contract and will consider his status after it expires.
At Zante today Christians attacked the Jewish quarter and were fired on by troops. Several were killed and others wounded. The Christians pillaged houses and threatened to burn the quarter. The violence followed a charge that Jews murdered a Christian girl for the passover feast at Corfu.
In Manistique Michigan last night burglars broke into Hugh Logan's safe in Seney and took 800 dollars and several valuable gold watches before escaping. Local authorities search for the thieves.
San Francisco reports a letter from J Henry Turner sub assistant of the coast and geodetic survey dated September 20 1890 from St Michael's describing discoveries during his Alaska expedition. Turner led a ten man party aiding Sub Assistant McGrath to locate the 141st meridian boundary between Alaska and British Columbia revealing rivers lakes and mountain ranges altering regional maps from the Porcupine to the Arctic. He notes Wells endured eating his own dogs as their camp sat 160 miles from the Arctic Ocean and 1000 miles from the Yukon mouth.
The schooner Atlanta captained by J S Knowlton foundered off Sable Bank after a gale while in tow by Wilhelm. Five crewmen perished attempting to reach shore. two were saved by life-saving crews. The vessel was coal laden for Ashland.
An Eastern syndicate plans to acquire Knapp Stout Co including St Louis and Dubuque yards Menomonie Wisconsin mills timberlands and raft fleet. F B Flanders secured a seven to eight million option. W N Balch of New York leads the Eastern side and has floated most bonds for completion.
St Cloud has completed negotiations to enter the Red River Valley racing circuit with Fargo Moorhead Grand Forks and Winnipeg. Races June 10 to 12 offer purses totaling 2000. L R Swift presides as president Otto A Zinold secretary K R Gale treasurer. Judges named C B Pinson M D Taylor and E P Barnum. The meeting coincides with G A R encampment. 12000 veterans expected.
The fifteenth annual session of the Minnesota Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen opens in Red Wing with Joseph Eckstein of New Ulm presiding. Credentials reports dominate the morning. post lunch, sessions become active with a city drive by the board of trade and a ball at the armory planned for the evening.
The Western Passenger Association discussed abolishing unlimited tickets but deferred action until the next meeting due to unsettled Alton boycott conditions. Chairman Finf’s order to advance rates between St Louis and Chicago does not take effect until May 17, and Alton may delay withdrawal from the association until then.
Knoxville reports a sensational arrest in Abingdon Virginia. Dr John A P Baker is charged with murdering his wife Mrs Baker and attempting to murder W P Gilmer husband of Mrs Gilmer. Mrs Gilmer, long intimate with Baker, is charged as an accessory. Both families are prominent and wealthy.
The American Trotting association board of appeals opened its annual meeting in Curiaco with F C Pillsbury of Minneapolis among attendees. Testimony was heard on nearly 100 appealed rulings and decisions are expected tomorrow. the Nelson and Noble case remains under national jurisdiction.
In Louverne Minnesota the water works bond issue carried 155 to 32. The $30,000 authorization will fund a pump and standpipe system to be started immediately and completed before fall.
Northwestern inventors receive patents for diverse items including vale gear by Cunningham and Davis of Rapid City in D. and S., composition paving blocks by Drake of St. Paul, addressing machine by Fish of St. Paul, vending apparatus by Fisher of Minnesota, farm wagon by Mc Entee Montgomery, decorative wood prep by Murch of Medora, carpet stretcher by Patterson of Austin, permutation lock by Shattuck of Minneapolis, feeder by Swoboda of Minneapolis, all assigned to various entities.
Fifty laborers on a city contract grading job stopped work demanding 1.75 a day versus 1.50 now. They had been promised raises after May 15 but remained unsatisfied. Police kept peace as the patrol wagon intervened. Plumbers statewide also walked out seeking eight hours work and 9 hours pay totaling 3.50 to 4 a day.
CHAMBERLAIN 8 D Special Telegram reports A. D. Hopkins arrived last night then left for Crow Creek agency to commune with the Indians. He was driven from Pine Ridge and Rosebud agencies and may meet the same fate at Crow Creek. He says his mission among the Indians is to preach peace and not war. Though bright in many ways he shows weakness in reform ideas he wants to preach to the Indians.
A new express company will operate in Milwaukee and Chicago under a merger with the Northern Pacific Express and the National Express now in the East. Starting May 1 the National Express will extend westward to connect with the Northern Pacific Express.
Late bye election returns from Geestemunde indicate Prince Bismarck will return to the Reichstag with about 10 000 votes while Herr Schmalfeid trails with around 6 000.
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakota briefs summarize regional events. Local figures, weather notes, politics, and community updates appear in concise items across the four-state area.
Schwarz named post master at Addison Cass county while bread drops to 3 cents in Fargo. A blind pig case at Ellendale collapses as John Lampke fled the country. Grand Forks hosts a premier horseshow with $600 in prizes and 13 carloads of machinery arrive for a new 250 barrel mill. Devils Lake sees a marriage of A W Cogswell to Mary Prendeville officiated by Father Vincent. Admiral Father Conway travels to Washington to discuss Catholic Indian missions. An Ellendale petition supports seed wheat needs in the county while a Hope fire destroys the Red River elevator and nearby lumber and cars.
A laborer on the Arcade township artesian well five miles south of Faulkton fell from a derrick and died from injuries.
Eight years after the adoption of the anthropometric method, international pickpockets nearly vanished from Paris. Arrests fell from 100 annually to 34 by 1887 and to under a dozen in the past year as criminals migrate to foreign capitals to avoid harsher punishment.
In Talavera tale, Frasquita lends 20 francs to buy a lottery ticket for No 5555. The prize fuels dreams but after Don Simon schemes to wed her for the fortune, a stroke ends him. Jose, returning from four years with the carabineers, quietly takes over the shop and wealth.
A humorous scene unfolds on a Fourth street cable car as a refined young schoolteacher boards near Lafayette Park. The car jerks, she falls into a police officer’s lap, her lace catches on brass buttons, and he jokes I am attached to you while she quips the attachment is mutual.
In a brief Pittsburg Bulletin quip Aunt Jeggd snores while Florrie recalls a dream of a shrieking locomotive. The exchange hints at a forthcoming family change with Aunt Jessie soon becoming an uncle to a fiance.
J R Loughhead of Adelaide Australia recounts ill for five years with hemorrhage and lung trouble. After one dose of German Syrup he slept well, blood disappeared by day three, and he recovered strength. By day four he ate solid food and now moves about, medical doubts replaced by a surprising recovery.
A Marseille bound captain, stuck in Tunis harbor, argues with the Bey over dues. The Bey schemes to seize cotton caps from Tunisian Jews, but the captain uses the situation to sell caps at eight shillings each, then buys them back for a penny to restore his cargo and depart for Canton with profits intact.
The article notes extreme cost of living and muddy roads in winter 1849 50 California mining camps. Wages and wagon supplies were strained as flour rice pork and bacon topped one dollar per pound. Gold price of tools and clothing rose. many miners failed despite luck due to gambling and high living costs.
The Forum notes attempts to form minerals and reports artificial ultramarine long sold commercially. It claims actual diamond creation is possible but risky for makers. Ruby and sapphire are reproduced in Paris with chromium coloring metal in different states. Red blue and violet forms yielded from one material, producing small jewels suitable for watch pivots rather than costly ornamental stones.
Miss Minerva Emerson from Boston asks a youthful friend to act as chaperone and guide her through perplexing paths in a reflective exchange. A young woman from the Bend answers with a brisk, blunt question about payment, replying Life as the only prize.
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