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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1895
Page
2
A collection of opinion items touching geopolitics emigration and science. Topics include England and America relations, naval retirements, Japan’s modernization, Nicaragua, Nicargua, and Russia, with notes on emigration to the United States, a Yale lectureship, a French Academy cancer serum claim, and Canadian emigration pressures.
In brief from Washington Assistant Secretary McAdoo proposes moving the North Atlantic squadron to Halifax to display American ship strength this summer. Jank H Thomas chief clerk post office department resigns after two years in office. Secretary Morton approves the agricultural department seal the first used by the department. Secretary Hoke Smith approves land grants for Northern Pacific and Oregon California railways totaling 1.64 million acres and 16 942 acres respectively.
Ex Gov Chase of Indiana dies in Maine while Tennessee lawyer M P Jarnagan dies in Northern Louisiana. Ex-Recorder Smyth becomes grand sachem of New York Tam many Society succeeding ex Mayor Gilroy. William Paulus aged 70 dies at Suffield Ohio once a justice of the peace since 1851. Prince Francis Joseph of Battenberg travels east from San Francisco toward Chicago and Niagara. Preacher Penrod of Lewis County Kentucky jailed at Vanceburg will be allowed to preach before the jail. J L Hand of Pelham Georgia known as watermelon king ships thousands of melons north. Antoine Bein and Louis Budineichk from Hungary arrived in St Louis after long journey from Buenos Aires. Gen Joseph H Colton of the Confederate army dies at home in New Haven Conn born 1815 in West Springfield Mass. served as aid to Gen Pemberton then general after Vicksburg siege. Miss Agnes Briggs of Union Theological seminary plans to join St Luke's Hospital as nurse this summer to pursue deaconess vows. Jabez Balfour, British swindler extradited to Argentina described as Napoleon of his class. swindled £7,000,000 over fifteen years, harming thousands.
A string of deadly incidents and fires reported coast to coast. Oakford grain elevator burned killing no one named. J D Whetzel died after falling forty feet down a well in Lacon. Frank and Mrs Hale perished in Midland Michigan blaze. La Fama cotton mills near Monterey Mexico destroyed for a loss of 125000. Frank and Harm Schaumburg, former boys near Melford, killed when fly wheel burst on circular saw engine. Tug Mogul of Victoria wrecked while recovering a 75 cent line, value 25000. River steamer Unique accident on Lake St Clair claimed two boatmen with a third possibly dead. First Sergeant Fred Schmidt fatally shot at Fort Brady. William Whyers died in Quincy after fall at Newcomb hotel. Kate Kelly schooner wreck confirmed by wreckage found on tug Charm. Matthies Reischauer killed by driving belt at saw mill near Anna. Capitola Belle ferryboat fire at Sioux City area. loss about 10000 insured partially.
A sprawling bulletins list reports crimes and incidents across U S territories and Canada including arson sentences, shootings, stabbings, suicides, kidnappings, burglaries, and legal actions. Notable items include Louis Pischitt's five year arson sentence in Michigan, multiple killings and attempted killings in Indiana Iowa and Alabama, suicides in Kansas City and Indiana, and a New Jersey judge sentencing for cigarette smoking.
Reported crimes and personal tragedies span several states. McIntire faces abduction trial after arrest in Forest Indiana. In Indianapolis George Owens dies from a saloon stabbing. Dave Stahlcup charged with murder. Annie Schroeder of Saginaw shoots herself amid alleged love disappointment. In Franklin a ten year old, Chester Overstreet, is fatally injured by a brick thrown during a baseball game. John Beare, Disko postmaster, charged with embezzlement after $500 shortage. Beare disputes criminality. Detroit convict Julius Lichtenberg for a $100 bribe in school furniture contract. H J Sephardt convicted, James Walsh acquitted, M H Davis fled country.
Reports show Canada importing US wheat marking a first for cross border grain trade. Other items note the German reichstag rejecting a broad anti revolution bill and various international political developments.
Briggs laments losing Mary to Fripps the clothier as Blodgett jokes about being an amateur at love. The exchange suggests a light hearted, gossiping tone from Smith Gray & Co.'s Monthly.
A compact summary of notable events across Minnesota highlights political moves economic shifts and social happenings from the week. Officials communities and organizations are referenced with concise updates suitable for quick reading.
Sunday May 12 reports John Lewis of Mankato receiving a naval academy appointment. A baby’s body was found in a lake near Heidelberg Montgomery, with the coroner notified. Fer gus Falls unit sees Captain C W McKay resign. Lieut Danstrom becomes captain. Forged checks traced to Mankato, one merchant paid in full. Mankato shooting tournament concludes with several high scores led by Palmer and Thielman. Embezzlement charge hits Alonzo L. Scherer of Duluth. Hokah counterfeiting ties to Sanford and Hohl. hearings set in Winona. Rochester building surge noted with high demand and rising property values.
A farmer near New Haynesville plans to butcher two large fine horses for their hides after failing to sell them. Locals say there is little appetite for horseflesh though some discuss trying it.
Tuesday May 14 reports T Berg selling Cannon Falls grocery to G O Miller of White Rock. Erick Peterson and Alma Timer wed at Twin Harbors by Justice L H Bryan. Amel Jacob of Shelby takes poison in crisis, dies hours later. S G Hammer of Lake Mills falls from a train in Albert Lea, both feet cut off but recovery expected. Herman Streibel dies at 36 from brief illness, former Milwaukee resident. Alderman Small of Jordan suffers leg amputation risk after leg injury while boarding freight train. Frederick Spinck and Rebecca Van Helves wed at H Van Helves home with 600 guests. Albert Lea mayor enforces strict obstruction-free sidewalks. many signs removed and merchants complain though public support grows.
Michael Champion stabbed Jerry Champion in the shoulder during a fight at Rochester billiard rooms. Wound described as painful but not dangerous. No arrests reported.
Mrs. Sarah E. Jenks wife of James Jenks of St. Cloud dies of stomach cancer leaving three children Mrs F Ranney James E Jenks and W L R Jenks a California editor A surveying party of eleven men led by John Krey leaves Duluth to survey a Lake Superior Mississippi canal route and will be in the field about three months Maj Sears has exhausted about half of the $10 000 appropriation
Sons of Veterans prepare for the state encampment at Glencoe on June 18 to 2. Morton Simonson of Martell dies? No. The text notes multiple local incidents including injuries from a horse fall near Clinton and a ladder fall at Lake City. Stillwater suit for damages named August Wennerberg. Rochester engine belt broke injuring John Gates. Mankato May term court calendar lists 19 civil and 10 criminal cases. Minneapolis Brewing Company sues Christ Polchow for embezzlement.
John Grams of Jordan dies. Robert Small loses a foot to recent car injuries in Jordan. Redwood Falls bank closes with a receiver to be appointed. Fire destroys Clearwater post office and adjacent buildings. post office finances lost. State Bank opens in Sherburn with Christ Schwa ger as president and H. H. Jenkins as cashier. Owatonna Congregational church meeting in Spring Valley sees fourteen of twenty churches represented. John Linders of Anoka commits suicide by razor. married recently. Mrs. Sarah Shortall sues Glencoe village over 3000 damages from defective sidewalk. verdict favors plaintiff at 1000.
Paris reports to the French Academy that Brazil will build a new federal capital on a central plateau about twenty five by seven miles in size. The site is described as healthy with mild climate due to altitude, despite proximity to the equator.
A reader describes producing a clear tone on a violin with very loose strings at concert pitch. By a heavy slow bow near the bridge and specific fingering he obtains the second D below treble staff, about a fifth lower than the open string. He asks for an explanation of the vibrations involved, noting the tone is smooth and nearly as pure as typical tones despite the slack strings.
Physicians recommend making pencils pens and penholders individual property to prevent disease spread. They also advise eliminating slates and sponges and using stiff glazed brown paper to cover books, removable for cleaning.
A massive blast at the California powder works in Pinole San Francisco May 23 destroys the nitroglycerine house and mixing plant. Ten perish including the glycerine house foreman and nine Chinese workers. two hundred Chinese in the mixing room flee as 10,000 pounds of explosives detonate. The three story nitro glycerine building 1200 by 50 feet housed 8,000 pounds of nitro glycerine and 2,000 pounds of Hercules powder.
The report states Royal baking powder is pure, wholesome, and strongest leavening among all brands. It claims Royal is the only baking powder for those seeking the finest quality and wholesome food.
Denver officials say James C. Corbett and brother in law George W. Allen led a large scale counterfeit operation from Denver with the Western market as target. Wives sisters and Mrs Millie Hyland are held for grand jury and hearing. Hyland reportedly traveled between Denver and Butte carrying counterfeit notes.
Severe shocks feared at Spoleto amid reports of extensive property damage. The town of about 7,000 residents sits on a hill near Rieti, with a bridge and aqueduct over a ravine possibly damaged. Aid has been sent from Rieti to relieve the sufferers.
Spokane May 23 A tragedy with no parallel in Idaho crime history occurred at Lewiston yesterday. John Siers known as Buena lies dead with two bullet wounds. M F Ward one of his assailants is fatally wounded. Mrs Goddard who killed Siers is in jail awaiting the coroner's jury. The feud spanned years and centered on a dispute over thirty dollars worth of property.
Professor Haines, chemist for the Chicago Board of Health, declares Royal Baking Powder the purest and strongest, superior to all others in every respect.
In Canton Ohio May 23 at the trial of Mrs. Sarah Snell for conspiracy to murder her son in law William A Mackey seven teen Charles Heiser testified she urged him to kill Mackey and her husband Heiser said she handed him a revolver and promised a house and lot a team and a survey for the killings His testimony stood firm on cross examination
San Francisco officers claim new witnesses will testify at Durant's trial. Miss Willis says Durant asked for a book from the church library, escorted her there, returned nude, and she escaped with difficulty. The account suggests blood stains are absent from his clothing.
Baltimore rumors say Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris will wed Gen Henry Kyd Douglas soon. Nellie, once married to Algernon Sartoris, has three children and remains a noted social figure. Douglas, a 55 year old adjutant general of Maryland, distinguished Confederate veteran, is a bachelor.
Armour South Dakota May 23 The Yankton reservation opened with a free for all feel as sooners entered before legal settlement began yet no serious conflicts occurred The area filled with shanties and homesteaders began cultivation Officials noted the crowd was smaller than expected due to short notice and lack of paper readers but the land remaining appears valuable and likely to be quickly claimed
A statement asserts that food prepared with Royal Baking Powder remains safe for consumption even by those with indigestion. It claims hot bread biscuits hot cakes muffins crusts and puddings made with the product are perfectly wholesome and safe to eat.
Bay City Michigan May 23 The Bay County grand jury which sat from May 11 closed its labors issuing fifty eight indictments and a general report detailing alleged extravagant county fund expenditures and lax county office methods The report cites a near twenty thousand dollar discrepancy in ex County Treasurer W V Prybeski accounts Prybeski says he has vouchers The report accuses supervisors of illegal overdraws and clerks of unaccounted fines and costs It notes shortages in county clerk records and suggests the report will influence county affairs The seventy page typed volume was not made public
In Wheeling on May 23 a Pole ignited a powder can in Mine No 4 causing a blast in the main air course to Mine No 2. Four miners died Bertcher Shaver Verika and Dunloe with several others sickened by smoke and many pinned in the mine.
In Pleasant Hill, near Selma, Joe Vaughan, who had foreclosed a mortgage, struck Caroline Weaver with a pistol and shot her after she refused to open a heavy gate. Her husband was wounded while helping her. he is expected to recover.
May 20 dispatches from Seoul report a critical situation in Corea's capital. The premier has resigned and the interior minister seeks aid from foreign powers. Police seal the late regent and king's father residences, leaders of the anti Japanese party, with all access barred.
The U S Government Chemist after testing for the Indian Department made an emphatic statement that Roya Baking Powder is the purest in quality and highest in strength of any baking powder known to him.
The Minnesota Congregational churches annual conference met in Anoka May 23 with over 100 delegates and 70 churches represented. Committees appointed include Moderation J Rogers and nominating J A Steman among others as the two day event unfolds with ongoing programs.
Consumers are assured that Royal Baking Powder, the most used in kitchens, is confirmed by top official authorities as the best in the market.
The Lux emburger congress in Dubuque Iowa wrapped with a banquet and an amended constitution at the business meeting. Resolutions backed John Ludwig of Winona Minnesota for Luxemburg consul to the United States, and officers were elected including President John Ludwig and Trustees M Majerus Reiter and Keiffer.
A capias was issued today for Mrs Warren Springer wife of a Chicago millionaire. She was previously indicted for an alleged juror bribe in a property condemnation case in which her son was interested. The defendant did not appear in court and a $5,000 bond signed by her husband was forfeited. She is said to be visiting friends in Ohio.
Jones and Laughlin owners of the American Ironworks announce a ten percent wage increase for their 4,000 employees. The raise covers skilled workers and others except common laborers. The move may set a pattern for other large firms. Republic loan works to resume Monday at Amalgamated association rates, employing 400 idle workers.
The German steamer Hispania from Hamburg, under Captain Kuhn, put into Queenstown in distress after heavy seas 250 miles west of Fastnet. A section of iron rails broke loose during the voyage and threatened the hull, necessitating cargo salvage here before the ship can proceed.
In Eau Claire on May 24 the proceedings against James G. Dulaney, Rice Lake mayor, paused as bank officials reconsider the forged check affair. Sheriff Jones holds the arrest warrant while Dulaney denies the charge and stays in the area.
John Burrison died of hydrophobia after a mad dog bite in St. Paul on May 24. Autopsy revealed cerebral congestion. Doctors Finnell Sweeney McNamara Renz Johnson and Hewitt attended. Dr Hewitt, secretary of the state board of health, collected spinal cord and medulla oblongata samples for analysis.
The advertisement proclaims Roy al baking powder as uniquely strong and certified by top baking authorities, arguing it remains the cheapest option even when priced higher than competing brands.
Washington May 23 Representative Coggswell died shortly after 1 o'clock this morning. The passing removes a veteran member from the congressional scene and prompts tributes from colleagues and constituents.
West Superior Wis May 23 engineers survey a new Omaha line from the head of the lakes to St Paul and Minneapolis. The contest with Eastern Minnesota and St Paul Duluth for Twin City business pressures Omaha due to longer mileage. An Omaha official says 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 Dakotas into two jurisdictions North Dakota and South Dakota. The plan will be proposed at the supreme lodge in Chicago in June. No change to the degree of honor. Next session set for Mitchell South Dakota.
The New York World quotes Jabe Gormly and a school teacher amid talk of a social gathering at the Postmaster's house. Gormly suspects the teacher spread more of his slurs about the village band, prompting questions of conduct and town reputation.
In Marinette Wisconsin publishers of the Daily Eagle North Star and Marinette Argus were arrested on alleged lottery law violations by Deputy U S Marshal Buckley. They appeared before a U S court commissioner and posted bonds for next Wednesday's appearance after publishing the result of a hospital prize drawing.
Special State Central Committee member Zeveley says no action has been taken to call a Democratic state silver convention and suggests the committee is secretly hostile to free coinage of silver.
Short stage scene in which Madge refuses Gus’s demand for a kiss, asking if giving it would end the pursuit. He asks again, and she reiterates the refusal, asserting he cannot have the kiss at that moment.
In Woods county Oklahoma special coverage reports farmers facing harassment by claim contesters who organized and attempted to drive opponents from the country using white cap methods. Twenty eight settlers are arrested on conspiracy charges amid rising bloodshed and fears of further killings.
In Negaunee Michigan a group of Buffalo Mining company mines controlled by Corrigan McKinney and Co of Cleveland closed today. About 250 men are laid off with the prospect of about eighty returning to work soon.
A special from Anderson in Monroe county reports burglars blew open the bank safe and took 5000 pounds last night. They fled leaving a clue. Monday night the post office and a hardware store were robbed and another store cash drawer looted for about 100 pounds. Authorities suspect an organized gang operating in the area.
Washington dispatch reports Col Judson D Bingham assistant quartermaster general was retired today in a formal ceremony marking his long service and official duties.
At the levee in La Crosse Wisconsin two colored roustabouts quarrelled leaving Julius Cook jailed and George Hicks hospital bound with two deep back wounds. Hicks is expected to recover but faces lifelong disablement.
Detroit police report that Christian Whiteman and Cela Hannon, the Bryant Indiana couple who ran away, were arrested in Port Huron Michigan. Cela Hannon's father M H Hannon traveled to Port Huron after the telegram confirmation.
W M Cowell of Cornell in Kenosha Wisconsin was arrested yesterday on a charge of complicity in a Texas land swindling case. He denied all knowledge this morning and claimed all his transactions were conducted by Jackson Taylor.
Articles incorporating the Milwaukee and Waukesha Railway company with capital stock of 1 million dollars in 10 000 shares of 100 dollars each will be filed with the secretary of state in Madison tomorrow.
In St Paul on May 23 a renewed push to obtain clemency for Cole and James Younger is announced. Petitions statements and letters are being prepared to seek help from supporters. A philanthropic individual leads the campaign but wishes to remain anonymous until public sentiment favors release. The Youngers, serving life terms at Stillwater for robbery and cashier murder at Northfield, would have nearly twenty years completed by November 22 1906.
An official examination by the Ohio State Food Commissioner of baking powders found all brands except Royal contained at least ten percent impurities. The Royal powder was found practically pure, indicating superior quality in the tested sample.
W. Wilson of Mankato editor of the Mankato Morruing News was taken from the central station to face bigamy charges in Anamosa Iowa. Sheriff P O Babcock said Wilson has wives in Lacon Illinois Chicago and possibly more. A state university student identified him as Curtis a widely wanted man and claimed Curtis has four wives including a deputy sheriff’s daughter. Curtis is said to have had eight wives and to be wanted in Illinois Indiana Des Moines.
Senator Ozman led written tests at the state capitol for the board of state examiners in law. Twenty one applicants from across Minnesota appeared for admission to practice, with St. Paul represented by Albert Mullen and John C Jensen. The oral exam follows today before the full board.
The passage extols Regal baking powder as perfectly pure and superior in leavening, noting its wide acceptance among housekeepers. It implies competitors and dishonest makers of cheaper goods fail to affect its reputation.
Two inmates broke from the Owatonna lock-up shortly before night using an iron support from the bank to force the outer lock. They had been serving short terms and were at large in the corridor when authorities pursued them, hoping to recapture them by night.
The state fish and game commission acting through Executive Fullerton and wardens seized 1,110 pounds of fish in Minneapolis. The fish had been shipped from Buffalo Annendale and other points, illustrating ongoing enforcement at the same agencies amid controversy over member lifespans.
Dr Mary Harris Thompson founder of the Chicago Hospital for Women and Children died suddenly in Chicago at age sixty six from a cerebral hemorrhage. The noted physician was widely known to the medical fraternity.
Two sections of an Erie freight train that broke apart crashed together near Ashland Ohio on May 23 causing a severe wreck. Brakeman Decker was killed in the incident.
A Wirona Minnesota report says a young wife agreed to elope with J K Holmes. In Wabasha he robbed her of a watch chain ring and money then fled east. Holmes was arrested by Chief Braley but the case was settled and the couple will not press charges. Divorce proceedings may follow.
Ethelbert Stewart special agent of the U S Bureau of Labor collects Wisconsin statistics in Ashland aims to finish a statewide report. He notes higher colored labor in proportion to manufacturing here and says wages hours and conditions are worse than in every state except Pennsylvania. The survey covers 1887 through the Debs strike.
T A Black of Sioux City was today appointed receiver for the Northern Investment Company in a special case.
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