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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
2
Report notes youths stay up late in the Missouri valley drawn by rumors of airships. The line hints at excitement or curiosity among local youth and the broader public interest in aerial mystery.
The year has been sickly, but colleges are sending large spring reinforcements to aid doctors in the fight against disease.
Ex Senator Sawyer and C P Hunt Huntington describe two routes to riches one by buying ivory in Africa and the other purchasing pine lands in the South. They assume others can follow, which critics say overlooks practical limits. You can't buy ivory in Africa on wind.
Leading jewelers showcase novel incense bottles featuring a crown of open work that partially shields a smoldering substance fed by a wick from a perfumed liquid. The delicate fragrance enhances a cozy corner display.
The Chicago Woman's Club bans bird plumage on hats and bonnets and launches an education campaign to shift public opinion against the fashion, aiming to influence milliners and encourage women to forego plumage.
Letters from London report that farmers in the Persian Gulf district blamed dry weather on landmarks built for the Meteorological Survey of India. After troops destroyed the pillars a heavy rainfall followed, and twenty ring leaders were bastinadoed by the governor to show British authority and divine powers must be heeded.
The article notes a trust collapse signaled by a 30 percent fall in steel rail quotes. A Pennsylvania furnace owner allied with Minnesota iron mine owners, yet ore traveled from the Lake region to mills across the continent. Factors include ore quality, low phosphorus content, and easier smelting from Lake region deposits.
A western state judge denied 21 applicants for citizenship after testing found ignorance of American institutions and language skills. Some answers showed clear misunderstandings such as naming the state’s highest official as the czar or the nation’s leader as the White House. The editorial notes public protest against indiscriminate grants.
Rev Charles Starkweather says he was inspired from on high and received heavenly help after being elected mayor of Superior Wisconsin amid opposition. He recalls a past impeachment during a previous term and views current adversity as the catalyst revealing his strength and resilience.
Burglars plunder a Chicago detective's residence and tie his bulldog in a tub of water rather than steal the dog, a crime described as a deep depravity rooted in Windy City wickedness.
The discovery team uncovered a palace of the Pharaohs but found ancient wine in the cellar petrified. The result disappoints compared with hoped for treasures, as petrified wine offers little value next to normal finds.
J. P. Atkinson aged 16 and Ada Byrd aged 14 from Atlanta Ga eloped and were secretly married before their parents could intervene. They were later captured and returned to school where authorities expect they will behave.
A Northern Ohio cave is praised for its impressive scale, with locals claiming it surpasses Kentucky’s vast caverns. The line between regional pride and factual comparison remains, as observers note Ohio’s cave holds strong appeal and frequent visitor interest.
The next important question for Congress will be how to harness the Mississippi River. Unless something is done with that troublesome stream it will wash the lower portion of the country into the gulf of Mexico.
The report states Durant will depart the state prison on June 11 in a standard transfer rather than an airship.
A terse sports note reports Corbett losing again as the synchronograph records a 6 000 word per minute capacity, highlighting the device's speed and the setback.
Notable events at home and abroad highlighted in a weekly telegraph survey. Summaries cover key developments, political shifts, economic trends, and cultural milestones that drew public attention.
The government board of inquiry appointed to investigate the obstruction causing the battleship Oregon to settle at the entrance of the Puget Sound naval station has begun its session at Port Orchard.
Sam Hogghand aged eighty died at Cony Island. Christian Moerlein an early Cincinnati brewer died aged eighty four. Gen Powell Clayton new United States minister to Mexico presented credentials to President Diaz. Judge John Lowell died at his Brookline home after illness. Don Baker of Columbus set indoor one mile world record at Atlanta Coliseum in 2 9 41 5, breaking 2 06 1 5.
Fire destroys A B Patrick & Co tannery in San Francisco causing 500000 in losses. In Phoenix three weeks see seven drown trying to ford Salt River. William Bramwell Carr found dead by accidental asphyxiation in San Francisco. Rowley Shepardson dies from wounds after accidental gunfire in Princeton rowing incident. Remains to be moved to Richmond. Snowslide at Highland Mary mine near Red Cliff Colorado kills Frank Lartzelere and Ernest Kemp who were leasing a mine. bodies found near tunnel entrance.
Joseph Sims a Los Angeles preacher being taken to Folsom for burglary fled the moving train at Newman and was badly hurt. John Patterson of Los Angeles regains custody of his six year old son kidnapped three years earlier during his wife’s funeral in Cincinnati. T B Youtz former Newport National Bank cashier was arrested by warrant in Cincinnati on charges of misappropriating funds.
Foreign gossip notes Count Schomberg a five year old chestnut winning the Chester cup at the Chester meeting. Other items report Windischmattel destroyed by fire with a woman burned, marriages at Fortress Monroe, West Indies earthquakes, and condolences from the czar’s envoy to France.
The report notes an excellent crop outlook for all fruit kinds in Oregon. Traders' Bank of Lynchburg Virginia is placed in trusteeship. Rockford Indiana National Bank authorized to begin business with capital of $50,000.
A Reno tremor rattled the region while Pendleton mills rush outsized flour orders for China and South America. Cottonwood prices rise two dollars per thousand feet as river commerce and political notices outline reorganizations and appointments across the nation.
A Columbus congressman's seed distribution angered locals as a bean thief pocketed two packages from sacks sent by Congressman Watson. The bean lover claimed a quart of beans does not make a mess for his family, prompting admonition from staff.
News from New South Wales reports divers Briggs and May raised every box of sovereigns from the shipwreck near Seal Rocks after a 27 fathom dive. They endured pressures up to 75 psi. the Catterthun wrecked in August with 54 dead, including Capt Shannon, cargo of produce and 10,000 pounds in sovereigns.
A quip about true Christianity by a protesting inquirer and a secretary from the Society for the Prevention of Any Old Thing. The secretary notes modern aims focus on doing something to him rather than for your neighbor, reflecting a satirical view of social reform.
A military train wreck between Rockenhof and Eliva on the Valki Jurjey line killed two officers and nearly 100 soldiers, with sixty injured. The New York Journal notes a salary dispute and cites the May 16 St. Petersburg date.
In Burlington Iowa on May 16 William Watt and Charles Felardach, brickyard workers, were near death after consuming embalming fluid. A farmer named Bradh arrived for a coffin, got drunk, and was riding with the coffin and a jug of embalming fluid. The jug was secured by the workers who suspected it held whisky.
Secretary Gage's assistant announces the nomination of Frank A. Vanderlip of Chicago to succeed Scott Wike as assistant secretary of the treasury. Vanderlip currently serves as private secretary to the treasury secretary and was Gage's first appointee since taking office March 4.
In Detour Michigan unionists stop Pickands Mather ore dock seizure. Sheriff McNaughton and six deputies fail to take possession after injunction reading is hissed by the strikers.
Paris telegram quoted by the Times cites the Duc d Orleans complaining that exile remains prevent him from accompanying his uncle the Duc d Aumale to his tomb at the frontier of France. He says the exile is harsher than any prior hardship.
Anoka Minnesota May 16 E 8 Rogers of Grow found a wandering man presumed insane and placed him in the lockup overnight. He was sent away in the morning with Solan.
Tom Mann, the English labor agitator who arrived in Paris Monday to address a labor meeting, has been given twenty four hours by the police to quit France. He replied that he would obey the order.
London and Athens dispatches report Edhem Pasha’s forces occupy Domokos and Kitiki while Greek troops retreat toward the Orthiye range. Crown Prince Constantine notes a rearguard defense and Greek wounded sent to Lamia as cabinet ministers gather in Athens amid deep alarm.
London dispatch quotes Athens report of May fighting where 50,000 Turks attacked the Greek line. Greek artillery and infantry held firm on left while right suffered. reserves arrived to prevent the enemy turning the wing. Greek losses heavy. Turkish forces counted at 50,000 with 30,000 reserves.
London May 18 The Daily News correspondent with Turkish forces in Tessaly reports Turks showed Greek staff maps and positions planned for Greek regiments and a printed map indicating frontier shifted about 100 kilometers north in anticipation of Greek victory.
London reports say the porte's terms for peace with Greece are ridiculed in parliament lobbies. Indemnity of 25 to 30 million dollars and minor frontier adjustments are seen as the plausible outcome, while the retrocession of Thessaly is deemed impracticable and absurd.
Milwaukee May 18 The body of William Pautz known as Pouch who killed Farmer Harrie wounded Makholdt his hired man and Miss Wesbach at the Harris home near Mukwanaga a week earlier was found in Hale's pond at Prospect hill. Identification was easy though the body was bloated and a bullet hole was found in the neck indicating suicide.
The Supreme Council of the American Protective Association endorses Senator Morgan of Alabama on Cuba and denounces Senator Vest of Missouri for remarks about Indian service teachers and Catholic priests. Resolutions, based on committee reports, were passed unanimously. The West resolution urged Vest's impeachment over alleged un-American views.
Shang Ta Jen secured a 4,000,000 taels loan from a Belgian syndicate for railway construction in China. The Belgian stipulation grants sole right to build the Pekin to Bankau line, with staff and materials pledged to Belgians. England and Germany protest, calling it a breach of most favored nation terms.
Gen. McNulta as receiver sold the Enterprise distillery in Pekin Illinois at auction for ten thousand dollars the buyer being the American Cattle Feeding association.
Berlin reports a three power understanding among Germany France and Russia aiming to resolve the Egyptian and Transvaal questions. They plan a coordinated anti British approach after Greco Turkish issues are settled to evacuate Egypt and nullify the 1886 Pretoria convention. France will align with Russia and Germany on Greece peace conditions despite public opinion.
Senator Pettigrew filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging railroad rate discrimination against Sioux Falls versus Duluth and eastern points. He cited oats meal packing house products fruits and canned goods among affected freight. The commission agreed to investigate.
A wounded man staggers into Mercy hospital in Chicago admitting a suicide attempt. He repeats the word Marion as he regains consciousness. Unidentified by clothes, he is later recognized as Ludwig von Thielman, son of Baron von Thielman, a former German hussar officer, via R. M. Patterson of New York.
The general committee of the postal congress is close to finishing its work and is expected to report to the congress on Wednesday or Thursday. Today it considered parcels post matters. Delegates will travel to Baltimore by rail, then boat to Fortress Monroe, returning Sunday. General Batchelor issued an order excluding press during sessions.
A Shawano special reports Martin Wickes and wife left to tend stock near Gresham. While away, forest fires engulfed the farm and the house burned with three small children left inside perishing in the blaze.
The Cincinnati lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks resumes all rights and privileges for ex-Grand Secretary Allen of Myers, following a three year factional dispute. The ruling ends the internal struggle that began three years ago.
The hearing for the five Spicer murder suspects in Bismarck North Dakota concludes with Holy Track as the sole witness. Prosecutors say additional evidence strengthens the case for the five to be hanged. Trial scheduled for June.
Sammon ses have been served in suits against the bondsmen of the suspended Skneystone National bank. Actions were filed to recover the city's general deposit, with new suits against the sinking fund bond sureties.
Helena May 19 The supreme court Chief Justice Pemberton declares the anti scalpers ticket law valid and unlawful to sell scalpers tickets. The test case centers on a defendant tried on information and fined 100 dollars.
Chapman is jailed in the district jail for twenty five days after surrendering to United States Marshal Wilson under a prior understanding. The event occurred in Jalil Washington on May 19.
Washington May 19 Consul General Lee reports Jose F. Dumas arrested in Cuba April 20 has been released by Spanish authorities according to the state department.
Washington May 19 Senator Aldrich will not deliver his opening tariff speech on Thursday as first stated. He will open the debate when the bill is taken up on Monday with the opening remarks.
London May 19 reports H B Chamberlain of Denver Colorado killed while bicycling near Staines. Chamberlain formerly led the Chamberlain Investment Company of Denver.
A fire in the Lexington Kentucky court house destroyed the upper story and dome within minutes. Hart's statue Woman Triumphant, bought for 5000 dollars, was lost while attempts were made to move it. The building, ten years old and valued at 120000 dollars, was reduced to walls in about an hour.
Reports from a dozen points within fifty miles of Huron indicate little damage to vegetation and fruit from last night’s frost. A killing frost has occurred in South Dakota in May for the past fourteen years, with the average date the 14th.
Fairmont Minnesota special report states Lew Kellihan the Sherburn bank raider and murderer will be executed on August 20. Board of pardons and the supreme court show no probability of intervening.
In Washington the Senate debates a resolution to cite Elverton R. Chapman for contempt, amid sugar investigation talk and calls for aggressive action. The chamber also considers a Cuba relief measure and tariff timing as lawmakers clash over procedure and authority.
The Senate debated belligerency recognition for Cuba amid a flurry of bills including $100,000 public buildings for Salt Lake City and Aberdeen. The House pressed the Cuban issue without action while clashes over Morgan’s resolution and a bid to adjourn dominated, with bi weekly session rules pushing decisions to Thursday.
Windsor Ont May 19 The deathbed marriage of Detroit insurance man William H Jewell to Florence McDonagh niece of Sir John Carling stirs local interest due to the age disparity. Jewell transferred policies to McDonagh and left a will in her favor before he died last week.
Representative Cochran of Missouri introduces a resolution to submit to state legislatures an amendment clarifying that an income tax is not a direct tax under article 1 sections 2 and 9, while granting Congress power to levy taxes on incomes from any source without apportionment.
Prof Barnard reports a second voyage of his airship from Nashville Tennessee on May 16. The craft lifted quickly and circled while he pedaled the steering gear. It drifted northeast over the centennial grounds and city before landing near Madison twelve miles east. Barnard says he can steer with a wind and even fight an eight mile per hour wind. Planned further trips will test changes to the apparatus.
A west bound Southern Pacific passenger train was stopped near Lozier about 250 miles west of San Antonio by three masked men. They forced entry to the Wells Fargo express car and dynamited both safes. The local safe held about 2000 to 3000 dollars, while the through safe total is not known but likely at least 7000 to 8000 dollars.
President Charles W. Spalding of Globe Savings Bank filed a petition in Judge Ball's court asking for a change of venue. He alleges that nineteen circuit and superior court judges, who act as criminal court judges, are prejudiced against him, with Judge Ball named among them. He offers to stand trial before four other judges.
Albany May 16 Justice Chester grants the attorney general’s application for summonses against railway officials alleged to be involved in an attempted coal corner in New York state. Officials must appear before referee Walter E Webb on May 20 to answer about their alleged connection with the coal combine.
In Tallahassee on May 16 Stephen S. Mallory won election as U S senator on the twenty-fifth ballot. The tally showed Mallory 53 votes, Chipley 44, Call 1. Chipley led early, but votes shifted to Mallory to seal the victory. The Florida Springs Surprise.
A report states annual earnings of miners in Si lesia, Germany, range from 174 to 200 dollars after deducting insurance. A returning Formosa clergyman reports widespread insurrection on the island. The Tokyo line notes hundreds killed in cold blood by Japanese forces.
Residents report a fire destroyed John Marshalls residence near Stewartville. Auditor Hoffman received 103.41 in welfare refunds. Ernest Pankonin died at Stillwater aged sixty one. Brainerd G A R plans state encampment for June. Fosston elects O L Larson as president of Thirteen Towns Fair. Multiple court actions and burglaries across Moorhead Fosston Willmar and Brainerd.
Two important Hastings and Dakota land cases heard in Morrin Morris Minnesota involve Russell Sage lands. Farmers on 120 acres in one case and 40 acres in another have long occupied the lands as indemnity settlers. The road grant was disputed and now seeks to recover by Russell Sage. The outcome is anticipated to favor the settlers amid alleges of fraud.
A $100 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of C. K. Day who escaped Monday last in Detroit Minnesota.
In Brooklyn chatter Mrs Montauk shifts from traditional roles and now wheels her baby in a carriage daily, sparking observations from Mrs Midwood and Mrs Flatbush on evolving domestic norms.
A letter describes a twenty year struggle with drinking ending when the wife provided the so called Anti Jag remedy from Renova Chemical Co. The writer claims sobriety and transformation to a respected citizen and offers to mail details or supply the cure for one dollar.
The Indiana may sail to Europe for the queen's jubilee while Brooklyn attends the celebration. After the event the Indiana returns home and Brooklyn is expected to succeed Minneapolis as flagship of the European station.
A man delights in spring’s signs while a woman interrupts with insinuation. He senses more than seasonal joy, hinting at a tension or danger beyond cheerful nature as the Chicago Evening Post notes the scene.
Willie Washington made a light remark asking for reaction and answered that it was capital, adding he was sure of it as borrowed capital in a playful exchange from the Washington Star.
A witty exchange references the queen of England owning sixty pianos she does not play. The speaker jokes about purchasing fifty nine more pianos for his daughter to imitate the queen’s example this spring.
A terse squib from the New York Journal mocks a single man stealing another’s whisky as a petty trick. It lampoons Mack-More’s alleged load-up scheme, framing it as a low-down stunt.
The New York Journal quotes Engel noting kissing may spread disease and calls the act contagious. The item cites an economic view: a ten year old represents a $400 outlay while a fifteen year old is $700, illustrating perceived costs of youth.
Advertisement promises a tobacco habit cure for fifty cents with claims of making weak men strong and blood pure. Succeeds after great financial stress, noted as linked to increased insanity. Sold by druggists.
An old tobacco cessation ad promotes No-To-Bac as a miracle cure, claiming it makes weak men strong and doubles as a life enhancer. The box advert includes write‑in addresses in Chicago or New York for the Sterling Kennedy Co. It also notes a general claim about insanity being more common among unmarried people than the married.
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