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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1895
Page
2
The Brainerd Dispatch argues Russia will decide the fate of Old World nations while criticizing Britain and proposing Admiral Meade has retired to publicly denounce the U S administration for a perceived decline in Americanism, avoiding court martial.
After the Restoration Charles II promoted racing with public rewards and prizes. He organized races at Datchet Mead near Windsor for his amusement, but Newmarket emerged as the most distinguished venue for these activities.
The passage notes Loo Choo islands between Formosa and Japan lack vehicles yet have telephones and a mail service. It asserts Orientals may need time but will catch up.
The passage notes that England’s slight opinion of American republics excludes one and condemns a minor landing in Nicaragua as a reckless act. The incident is described as an invasion with enduring resentment likely to haunt the inventor.
England and Wales furnished 23 7683 army recruits in 1804 Scotland 8 I82 and Ireland 3446 as compared with 28444 3046 and 3357 respectively in 1898 The percentage of rejections was 40 3 as compared with 40 1 in 180% 18020 being rejected for various ailments and 11958 for want of physical development
A New York paper notes about 8,000 people depart for Europe weekly from that port with roughly $1,000 each. Steamship lines and Europe secure at least $3,000,000 in cash weekly, equating to about $150,000,000 annually, seen as a serious drain on U S earnings.
Joseph Jefferson has been engaged by Yale college for a series of lectures on dramatic art. This marks a notable broadening of opinion since the founding of the college, as the appearance of a professional actor in its lecture room would once have caused sessions and excommunication in Puritan times.
The English women missionary group publishes its eleventh annual report announcing the baptism of the first three converts, a widow and her two sons, as the spiritual result of eleven years of work with expenditures over $20,000.
Statistics from Stuttgart show emigration from Wurtemburg fell over five years. In 1801 about 5 020 people left, dropping to 2 541, with most of the decline aimed at the United States.
Between 11 000 and 12 000 pagans in Eastern Russia who recently embraced Christianity have voluntarily reverted to their traditional rites. The blend of Shamanism and Lamaism shapes their habits, offering stronger pull than the rationalism of Christianity.
At a Paris meeting of the French Academy of Sciences, Drs. Reclus and Terrier announced a cancer curing serum. Several hopeless cases were reportedly cured. The vaccine cultivation mirrors Roux’s diphtheria method, using serum from dogs inoculated with cancerous fluid. Further experiments are planned.
In the thirteenth year of George II an act suppresses pony races and small horse events. Watches for prizes under 250 shillings are banned with penalties of 1000 pounds on the owner and 500 on advertisers. A five to seven year old horse entered must carry 10 to 12 stone depending on age.
Alarm spreads in Canada over spring emigration to the United States. Three years of bad business and poor crops have discouraged many Canadians. Reports say American and Canadian railway agents entice whole families from Rimonski Matune and Bonaventure to seek work in the U S as deserted farms grow in number.
Postal officials show little concern over lottery firms using banks and telegraph companies to run sales. Tickets would be registered to the company rather than delivered, giving buyers limited recourse. Telegraph costs would erode profits, and Congress might prohibit the method next session.
A compact weekly digest surveys notable events from home and abroad. It highlights political moves, economic shifts, cultural moments, and notable public figures shaping the past seven days.
Assistant Secretary McAdoo proposes deploying the North Atlantic squadron to Halifax this summer to display U S naval strength to Britain. H Thomas chief clerk at the post office resigns after two years in the job. Secretary Morton approves the agricultural department seal design, first ever for the department. Hoke Smith approves rail land grants listing 14 for 1 635 580 acres in Washington and list 12 for 16 042 acres in Oregon.
Ex Gov Chase of Indiana dies in Maine. Ex Recorder Smyth elected grand sachem of New York Tam many society. William Paulus dies at 70 in Suffield after 44 years as justice of the peace. Prince Francis Joseph of Battenberg travels east from San Francisco to Chicago and Niagara. Preacher Penrod from Kay county jailed at Vanceburg to preach outside the jail. Watermelon king J L Hand of Pelham ships thousands of melons north. Antone Bein and Louis Budineichk arrive in St Louis after a long trek from Buenos Aires. Gen Joseph H Colton, Civil War general, dies in New Haven. Agnes Briggs to join St Luke's hospital nurse program. Jabez Balfour branded as a British swindler. £7,000,000 swindled over fifteen years.
Reported incidents include Oakford grain elevator fire with no deaths, Lacon fall kills J. D. Whetzel, Midland Michigan couple burned, Monterey near loss of La Fama mills, Melford fly wheel blast kills Harm Schaumburg, Victoria tug Mogul wreck in pursuit of small line, Unique river steamer death toll unknown, Fort Brady suicide, Quincy death from hotel fall, Kate Kelly schooner wreck confirmed, Anna NL worker Matthies Reischauer killed by belt, Capitola Butt ferryhouse fire with $10 000 loss insured.
A condensed list reports arson sentences in Michigan, a shot near Pauls Valley Oklahoma where a wife denial followed, a Ramsey Illinois stabbing with fatal prognosis, a Warwick Ontario death by poison in Kansas City, and multiple other urban crimes including burglaries in Pulaski Iowa, murders in Indianapolis, and a Denver area jail sentence for cigarette smoking.
Abductions, murders, suicides and embezzlement charges reported across Indiana Michigan and Detroit. Details include a Milford abduction case against McIntire, a fatal saloon stabbing in Indianapolis where Dave Stahlerp is charged, a lover’s suicide in Saginaw, an assault on a boy in Franklin, a Disko postmaster Beare accused of embezzlement with a $500 shortage, and bribe convictions of Lichtenberg and Sephardt with Walsh acquittal and Davis flight.
Reports show Canada importing U S wheat marking a historic trade shift. The German Reichstag rejects the entire anti revolution bill amid European political tension.
Fifteen thousand immigrants reached Castle Garden this week. William Sampson, a farmer near Wabash Indiana, killed forty rattlesnakes in two days. Franklin Indiana glass works to be sold by receivers. Florida legislature considers tax on sleeping car companies. Indians in Arizona camps wear war paint amid disruption. Bluefields West Virginia strike unchanged. Governor O Parrell in Pocahontas with troops. Indiana miners and bituminous operators adjourn without agreement. Sugar price pressure threats between Chicago and Ohio jobbers. Lake Shore denies expo flyer in service. Delaware iron works employees raise wages ten percent.A violent incident drives negroes from Alvin Texas. Indiana Supreme Court upholds 1808 telegraph tax. Put in Bay Ohio hatchery sets new egg record. U S Court of Private Land Claims meets at Santa Fe. National Burial Case associations meet in Cleveland. Flint Michigan teacher sues principal for damages. Pike’s Peak birth of a ten-pound boy. Southern Pacific land ownership suit decided against railroad. Grand Trunk names Rivers Wilson president and Price VP. Cattle car train to haul 200 thousand head to western states. St Joseph Michigan fishing hampered by light catches. Spanish consul cites 68,000 killed in Cuba revolt. St Louis church bars senator Morrissey’s body. Danube brings Glad Tidings delegates to Victoria. Madison Square Garden to ice skate under glass. Bicycle track planned for winter on roof. Eastern passenger rates show pressures and potential mutual concessions.
A lighthearted exchange notes that Phipps the clothier won Mary away from Briggs, praising Phipps as a professional suitor and Briggs as an amateur in love. The quip appears in Smith Gray & Co.'s Monthly.
A compact recap of notable Minnesota events from the week, highlighting major occurrences across cities and sectors. Summaries focus on politics, economy, and social happenings with quick-read clarity.
A series of local items reports John Lewis of Mankato receiving appointment to the naval academy. Other notes include a baby found dead in a lake near Heidelberg, the coroner notified, Captain C W McKay resigning from Company F Fer gus Falls and Lieut Dannstrom named new captain, forged checks in Mankato, a shooting tournament concluding with top scorers, and Alonzo L. Scherer indicted for embezzlement in Duluth and Minneapolis.
A farmer near New Taynesville plans to butcher two large horses for their hides after failed sale attempts. Local residents oppose horse consumption though some discuss trying it.
Tuesday May 14 brief items include a store sale in Cannon Falls to G O Miller White Rock a marriage at Twin Harbors Justice L H Bryan two solemnized unions Amel Jacob of Shelby takes poison and dies S G Hammer of Lake Mills Iowa injured after falling from a train in Albert Lea and will recover Herman Streibel dies aged 36 in Milwaukee South St Paul leg injury to Alderman Small Jordan in motion of boarding a freight train may require amputation Frederick Spinck and Rebecca Van Helves wed in Belvidere 600 guests Three hundred families invited amid Albert Lea street obstruction crackdown by Mayor Gill Ransom police remove projecting signs and sidewalks amid mixed reaction to enforcement policy.
Michael Champion stabbed Jerry Champion in the shoulder with a pocket knife during a dispute at Rochester billiard rooms. The wound is painful but not dangerous. No arrests reported.
Friday May 17 report notes the Clerk of Court Hanson's Fergus Falls home burned this morning and his family rescued with effort. Also obituary for Mrs. Sarah E. Jenks of St. Cloud wife of James Jenks dies of stomach cancer, leaving three children. A surveying party of eleven under John Krey departs Duluth to map Lake Superior Mississippi canal route for about three months. Maj. Sears has used roughly half of the $10,000 appropriation.
W A Sanford and William Hohl were arrested at Hokah on counterfeiting ties with a Hokah gang. Hearing continued at Winona before United States Court Commissioner C A Morey. Hohl once served time. Tie is U S Hohl’s brother. Stanford is son of a La Crosse preacher. Both bound over. Rochester sees busy spring with many high grade houses underway and strong rental demand.
Morton Simonson of Martell dies from injuries after horse incident. Glencoe hosts state encampment June 18 to 22. Clinton area cattle and hog payments exceed 15000 dollars in six weeks. Boyd Produce shareholders vote to sell their elevator for cash. William Wilson injured after a fall at Lake City ladder. August Wennerberg sues Stillwater city for 15000 dollars over May storms. Electric engine belt breaks at Rochester injuring John Gates. May district court calendar at Mankato has 19 civil and 10 criminal cases. Minneapolis Brewing Co v Christ Polchow to be tried for embezzlement.
John Grams, a respected Jordan businessman, died. Robert Small lost his foot to a Jordan accident and had it amputated due to gangrene. Redwood Falls Citizens Bank closed. a receiver or assignment to follow. Fire destroyed Clearwater postoffice and Whiting Schwab buildings. post office contents a total loss. State Bank opened in Sherburn with Christ Schwager as president and H. H. Jenkins as cashier. Owatonna Congregational conference held a two day Spring Valley meeting with fourteen churches represented. John Linders of Anoka committed suicide by razor. no cause known. Mrs Sarah Shortall of Green Isle won $1,000 in damage case against Glencoe village over a defective sidewalk.
Paris based report relayed by the French Academy of Sciences quotes Senor Cross, President of the Brazilian Committee, announcing a new Federal capital on the central Brazilian plateau. The rectangle plans measure about 25 by 7 miles, with a healthy climate from altitude despite proximity to the equator.
A reader describes a violin with loose strings resonating a clear tone on the second D below treble staff, five notes below normal open string. By a heavy slow bow about three quarters of an inch from the bridge, he can finger a scale from that point. asks for explanation of the vibrations involved, noting harmonics are higher than the fundamental.
Physicians urge to make pencils pens and penholders individual property of pupils to reduce contagion in schools. They advise replacing slates and sponges with other tools and using stiff glazed brown paper to cover books rather than cloth or muslin.
Jabe Gormly recalls a school teacher’s remarks about a toot essem ble while The Postmaster describes a social party at his house. The exchange hints at tensions over village band reputation.
Dialog shows Gus threatening a kiss if denied a request and Madge offering to yield but refusing to give in, with a sharp exchange over possession and desire. The scene reveals tension and the dynamics of coercion and resistance in a brief dramatic moment.
A massive explosion at the California powder works in Pinole California destroys the nitro glycerine and mixing houses. Ten thousand pounds of explosives detonate while 12 workers die including four in the glycerine house foreman, and nine Chinese laborers in the mixing department. The blast shatters nearby trees and tanks, with debris scattered along the road for miles. Names listed include Clare Johnson foreman glycerine house D A Doane M Minaudh C Veregas W D Taylor and nine Chinese workers.
Government report endorses Royal as the best baking powder. It is praised as pure, wholesome, and strongest leavening, the only choice for those seeking the finest food.
Denver officials say James C. Corbett and brother in law George W. Allen ran a large scale counterfeiting operation from Denver with the West as the market. Wives and sisters, including Mrs Millie Hyland of Butte, are under arrest awaiting hearings. Secret Service agents and city detectives say a complete outfit was found in Denver.
Severe shocks were felt in Spoleto near Riete raising fears for a bridge and aqueduct over a deep ravine. Much damage reported as officials send aid from Rieti to relieve residents in the 7,000 population town with a cathedral and historic ruins.
In Lewiston Idaho a feud over a $30 property dispute ended fatally. John Siers known as Buena was shot twice in the back. M F Ward, one of the assailants, was fatally wounded. Mrs Goddard, the other defendant, is in jail awaiting the coroner's jury.
Prof. Haines, chemist to the Chicago Board of Health, declares Royal Baking Powder the purest and strongest product, superior to all others in every respect.
In Canton on May 23, seven teen Charles Heiser testified that Mrs. Sarah Snell tried to induce him to kill William A. Mackey and her husband. Heiser said she handed him a revolver and promised a house, team and survey if he acted. His testimony stood firm on cross examination.
San Francisco police report new witnesses set to testify against Durant in the superior court trial. Among them Miss Willis recounts an incident with Durant as church librarian asking for a book, then returning nude with the lady escaping amid no blood on Durant’s clothes.
Publishers of the Daily Eagle North Star and Marinette Argus were arrested for alleged lottery law violation after publishing the result of a hospital prize drawing. They appeared before a U S court commissioner and posted bonds for next Wednesday.
In Woods county Oklahoma 28 settlers are arrested for conspiracy as farmers contend with claim contesters harassing them. The unrest has spurred fear of further violence with reports of intimidation and potential killings amid the strife.
In Negaunee Michigan the Buffalo Mining Company mines controlled by Corrigan McKinney and Co of Cleveland shut down today leaving about 250 men idle. Authorities say the operation may reopen soon with roughly 80 workers.
Baltimore May 23 News rumors say Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris will wed Gen Henry Kyd Douglas soon. Nellie Grant, once married to Algernon Sartoris, had three children and remains youthful in appearance. Douglas, a 55 year old adjutant general of Maryland, famed Confederate veteran, is a notable bachelor.
A notice asserts food raised with Royal Baking Powder may be eaten hot without harming dyspeptics. It states elot bread biscuits hot cakes muffins crusts and puddings made with the powder are perfectly wholesome.
Bay County grand jury completed its May session with fifty eight indictments and a general report detailing alleged extravagant county fund expenditures and loose office practices. The report cites nearly twenty thousand dollars in Prybeski accounts and overdrawn supervisor accounts with unaccounted fines and costs. The indictments and report aim to reform county affairs. publication pending. In Alabama, Pleasant Hill residents report Joe Vaughan killed Caroline Weaver after a gate incident resulting in her death. her husband is recovering.
The Minnesota Congregational churches hold their annual conference in Anoka May 28 with over 100 delegates. The event runs two more days as committees are appointed including Moderation scribe nominating and executive. Seventy churches are represented and the programme has been described as very interesting.
Consumers are assured that Royal Baking Powder remains the most satisfactory product in use. The highest official authorities confirm its quality and utility, labeling it the best on the market for kitchen bak ing.
The Lux emburger congress in Dubuque Iowa closed with a banquet and an amended constitution. Resolutions endorsed John Ludwig of Winona Minnesota for consul to the United States. Officers elected include VPres John Ludwig Winona, VP George Thill St Paul, financial Sec Peter Welland Aurora, recording Sec J D Thiltges Chicago, treasurer John M Schumacher Chicago, Trustees M Majerus Minneapolis P Reiter Chicago John Keiffer Dubuque.
A capias was issued today for Mrs Warren Springer wife of a Chicago millionaire. She had been indicted years ago for an alleged juror bribery in a property condemnation suit in which her husband was interested. She did not appear in court and a $5,000 bond signed by her husband was forfeited. It is said she is visiting friends somewhere in Obie.
The American Iron Works in Pittsburgh owned by Jones and Laughlin grants a 10 percent wage raise to about 4,000 employees. The rise covers skilled workers and most others except common laborers, with no reason given but expected to influence other large firms. Republic Loan works to resume Monday at Amalgamated rates, returning 400 idle workers to puddling pay.
Jefferson City reports Special Tel Secretary Zeveley of the Democratic state central committee states no action has been taken to call a Democratic state silver convention. The piece notes an impression of covert hostility to free coinage of silver among committee members.
A gang robbed the bank in Anderson Monroe county last night blowing open the safe and taking 3000 dollars. They escaped leaving a clue. Monday night the post office and a hardware store were robbed and another store’s cash drawer looted securing about 100 dollars. Authorities suspect an organized gang is at work.
Col Judsen D. Bingham assistant quartermaster general was retired today in Washington Special.
Armour, 8. D. May 23. The Yankton reservation opening drew a free for all with Sooners entering before lawful time but the event was unusually orderly. Homesteaders set up shanties, began cultivation, and the rush did not meet expectations due to short notice and readers of the daily papers. The land is valuable and remaining plots are expected to fill quickly.
A gas ignition by a spark in Mine No 4 of the Monough Coal and Coke company caused a massive blast in the main air course toward Mine No 2. Four miners suffocated, others were seriously affected by smoke. The dead include L Bertcher William Shaver Luke Verika and Ate drew Duunaloe.
May 20 dispatches from Seoul report a critical situation after the premier’s resignation. The interior minister sought aid from foreign representatives as police sealed the regent’s residence and the king’s father, leader of the anti-Japanese faction, was confined inside. A US chemist certified Royal Baking Powder as purest quality and strongest.
The German steamer Hispania from Hamburg put into Queenstown in distress after heavy weather 250 miles west of Fastnet. A portion of its cargo iron rails broke adrift during the gale threatening to damage the vessel, forcing a partial cargo restoration before continuing its voyage.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on May 23 the proceedings against James G Dulaney mayor of Rice Lake paused as bank officials and Sheriff Jones hold a warrant for arrest over a forged check. Dulaney remains in the city and denies the accusation, insisting he did not pass a forged check in the name of his uncle.
In St Paul on May 24 the autopsy on John Larrison who died after mad dog bite and hydrophobia found cerebral congestion as the main finding. Doctors Finnell Sweeney Mc Namara Renz Johnson and Hewitt attended. Dr Hewitt removed portions of spinal cord and medulla oblongata for analysis as secretary of the state board of health.
The Roy al brand is touted as the strongest baking powder by top authorities and claimed to offer the lowest cost per use despite a higher price than competitors.
Representative Coggswell died shortly after 1 o'clock this morning in Washington. The death of the congressman was reported from his capital residence, with details limited to the time of passing.
West Superior Wisconsin May 23 engineers survey a new line for the Omaha between the head of the lakes and St Paul and Minneapolis. The Omaha Eastern Minnesota and St Vault and Duluth compete for Twin City business making the Omaha at a disadvantage due to longer mileage. An Omaha official said a crew is examining the proposed route in the most direct line from Superior.
The grand lodge of the A O U W voted to divide the Dakota jurisdiction into North Dakota and South Dakota. The change will be submitted to the supreme lodge in Chicago in June. No division of the degree of honor. Next session set for Mitchell South Dakota. Session closed today.
At noon in La Crosse two colored roustabouts argued by the levee. Julius Cook is jailed and George Hicks lies in the hospital with two deep back wounds and will likely be crippled for life.
Detroit telegram reports Christian Whiteman and Cela Hannon, the Bryant Indiana fugitives, were arrested in Port Huron. Father M Hi Hannon left Detroit for Port Huron to join the situation.
Kenosha Wisconsin Special Agent W. M. Cowell, arrested yesterday on a charge of complicity in an alleged Texas land swindling deal, denied all knowledge this morning. He claimed all his transactions were made by Jackson Taylor.
Milwaukee reports articles for the Milwaukee and Waukesha Railway Company with a capital stock of 1 million dollars in 10 thousand shares of 100 each to be filed with the secretary of state in Madison tomorrow.
St Paul May 23 Another bid to secure the Younger brothers liberation is under way. petitions and letters are being prepared and a statement from the pair has been obtained. A philanthropic organizer is driving the appeal but requests anonymity until public sentiment is clear. Cole and James Younger remain jailed at Stillwater for bank robbery and the Northfield cashier murder. Bob Younger died in prison Sept 16, 1800, leaving two brothers to serve a life sentence with a potential release date Nov 22, 1806.
Ohio State Food Commissioner examined baking powders and found all except the Royal contained ten percent or more impurities. The Royal was found practically pure in the official test.
W C Wilson of Mankato editor in custody of Sheriff Babcock of Jones County Iowa. He faces bigamy charges after being found with a wife in Lacona and another in Chicago. A student identifies him as Curtis also known in Iowa with claims of four to eight wives across several states.
St Paul May 23 Senator Be. L. Ozman led written bar exam at the state capitol for the board of state examiners. Twenty one candidates from across Minnesota appeared for admission with two from St Paul Albert Mullen and John C Jensen. Oral exams follow today before the full board. Names include J J Laffen W B McMillan William Johns Lake City Harry De Wallace James Carmican George T Simpson Winona and others.
The description extols Ral baking powder for its perfect purity and superior leavening strength. It claims dishonest makers of cheaper brands cannot touch its virtues, and asserts these facts are no longer disputed by honest dealers and housekeepers.
Two inmates escaped the Owatonna lock up after obtaining an iron support from the bank and breaking an outer lock. They were in a corridor with short terms remaining and are being pursued, with authorities expected to recapture them before night.
The state fish and game commission led by Executive Fullerton and wardens act as usual amid controversy. This morning Warden Johnson seized 1,110 pounds of fish at Minneapolis shipped from Buffalo Annendale and other points.
Dr Mary Harris Thompson founder of the Chicago hospital for women and children died suddenly today in Chicago from a cerebral hemorrhage at age sixty six. Her death marks a significant loss to the medical community.
A fatal rail accident occurred when two halves of an Erie freight train that had broken apart earlier came together near Ashland Osle on May 23. Brakeman Decker was killed in the wreck.
A Wirona Minnesota report says a woman agreed to elope with J K Holmes who then robbed her of a watch chain ring and money in Wabasha. Holmes was arrested by Chief Braley but the case was settled and prosecutors withdrew charges. Divorce proceedings may follow.
Ashland special agent Ethelbei Stewart of the U S bureau of labor surveys Wisconsin labor conditions. He has toured the state and will finish a report noting higher colored labor shares in manufacturing, and wages hours and conditions worse than all states except Pennsylvania. The statistics cover 1887 through the D A strike.
Sioux City notice states Special.T. A. Black was today appointed receiver for the Northern Investment Company amid legal actions and local filings in the city.
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