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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1888
Page
3
Twenty one personal crisis reports have occurred at Clifton Suspension Bridge in England since its December 1864 opening, according to Brainerd Dispatch. The piece lists events tied to the bridge's history and safety concerns.
Ontario's chief justice rules that under the extradition treaty a telegram cannot authorize the arrest of an American fugitive. The decision narrows the acceptable formalities for this cross border capture and affects how authorities proceed in such cases.
Gladstone keeps his study isolated from the rest of the house by installing pad ded doors that fully seal the room. The arrangement ensures no external noise leaks into the study when the doors are closed.
In Perry county Kentucky a woman reports a circular opening in one eyelid that allows sight even with both eyes closed. The condition is described as a rare and unusual feature with no further medical details provided.
An Illinois man attempting to take a straw poll from a passenger train fell between two cars and died. The incident stands as a solemn warning.
The Raflesia, native to Sumatra, is described as the largest known flower. It measures about three feet across, weighs around fifteen pounds, and has a calyx that holds six quarts. Its odor is noted as offensive.
In Augusta Georgia a tree cut at 6 a m in a forest was processed into paper for printing the news of the day by night local readers perusing the new sheets.
The piece notes a familial link between President Cleveland and Senator Ingalls. Cleveland's grandmother was a Mehi table Ingalls, who was first cousin to Rufus Ingalls, Rufus being the senator's father.
Philadelphia judge Hare counsels a released husband abuser to calm anger by filling his mouth with water and keeping it shut until he cools off. The directive followed the appeal by the abused wife.
In Concord New Hampshire the post-master recovered a pouch lost nineteen years containing 118 letters for the city. Three registered letters with money were missing receipts and had unsettled multiple offices.
A Birmingham man fearful of catching measles from a sick relative fled his home and stayed away from his own wedding. He later contracted the illness severely during the ceremony or nearby events, highlighting a dramatic and unusual situation surrounding the marriage.
A historical reflection on English as a language rooted in Anglo-Saxon ancestry and enriched by Romance influences. The piece argues English now spans worldwide, its parent tree expanded by continual grafting to cover all peoples.
Andrew Johnson's grave at Greenville Tennessee sits on a high bluff, with a tall eagle-crowned shaft marking the spot visible for miles along the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad. Travelers approaching town look for it with eager eyes.
The grave of General William Henry Harrison, ninth U.S. president, lies on a natural mound near his former home at North Bend along the Ohio River, fifteen miles below Cincinnati. No monument marks the spot and the grave has long been neglected.
Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens operates the Melbourne branch while Alfred Tennyson Dickens runs the Hamilton office for the firm. A Trollope son owns a sheep station in Queensland's northern colony.
Following hard upon toboggan in monopoly hands comes word of a gigantic Peanut Trust formed. The necessities of life are seized by corporations. luxury goods fall to monopoly. Bulletin baseball scores remain the only joy for the man without capital.
During a congressional deadlock Representative Taulbee of Kentucky was pranked by colleagues who removed his shoe and exposed his foot on a window sill. He woke to find his shoe hung on a gas bracket across the chamber and later contracted a bad cold from the exposure.
A grand nephew pursues overturning Ephraim Griswold’s will in Burlington Vermont. The case revives a 23 year old murder of Mrs. Griswold linked to her adopted daughter and son in law. Ward hanged for the crime. the daughter and son in law died in prison.
A Bangor family parrot learned to respond to kiss commands. When a male member teased the bird and said kiss me Polly the parrot tore away a large part of his nose, leaving the family to pass in silence thereafter.
Senate committee on judiciary considers Melville W. Fuller for chief justice and adjourns without action with a member predicting a favorable report in days. General tariff debate ends after a lengthy session with a sweeping House speech by the Speaker. The President vetoes pension bills for several claimants, denouncing one as a fraud. Senator Blair introduces a Sunday rest bill applying to corporations, prohibiting most secular work and mail transport. The President and Mrs. Cleveland settle at Oak View for the season and plan holiday travel, including a New York Decoration Day visit and a New Jersey visit with Gov. and Mrs. Green.
Rev William Z Morgan rector of St Thomas New York dies aged over 30 years service. Ex judge Julius Bockmen of Massachusetts dies at eighty five after carriage accident. Rev Charles Eaton to travel with Andrew Carnegie and wife meeting Mr Blaine in London. Mrs Senator Sawyer of Wisconsin dies in Washington after long illness. Parme lia Lashway dies at Chippewa Falls aged about ninety. Maj William H Dike dies at Faribault Minnesota after long illness. born May 18 1813 in Rutland County Vermont.
The prince of Wales travels to Berlin for the wedding of Prince Henry and Princess Irene. Reports warn of anti Chinese sentiment in New South Wales and plans to repatriate Chinese immigrants. Vatican exhibition in Rome closes amid losses. pope issues an encyclical on slavery and protection for missionaries in Africa. Emperor William II appears frail but eager for the wedding, while Clan na Gael plots reach London. Police trace a suspect linked to a Dublin murder case and a man named Brennan, linked to Omaha.
The Record reports that floods in Mesopotamia have drowned five hundred people. In a separate incident a canoe overturned at Ely Falls, drowning Terry Butt and James Finn, both residents of Tower.
Reports detail suicides and murders across Milwaukee Davenport Cincinnati and Michigan including George McKnight at the Soldiers home in Milwaukee and a peddler Thomas in Cincinnati. Robbery at Rothchild's Davenport with August Averbach bound by burglars and Slim Jim horse theft in Montana. A Milwaukee socialist leader Paul Grotkau released by habeas corpus. A religious feud ending in the deaths of Edward Wilman and his wife near St Charles Michigan. Brown poisoning case resurfaces in Mason City with prior domestic turmoil.
Thomas Barrett, a private watchman, was shot dead at his Chicago home in a case the police cannot solve. Miss Pope, sister in law, saw Barrett alive shortly before and John Enright, the wife’s brother, was arrested on suspicion after returning with Miss Pope. Barrett’s family life appears happy.
A monument by Maj. Bigelow and others marks the place where Gen. Hancock fell during Pickett's charge at Gettysburg. The granite shaft stands 8 feet 6 inches high. Ground was broken for a $10,000 Yankton college addition, ceremonies held in the city. Work continues on a $25,000 city school building. Insane hospital construction proceeds slowly due to rain. Belva Lockwood, nominated for President by the Equal Rights convention in Des Moines, awaits the official document before accepting. George F. Miller, a Milwaukee lace importer’s traveler, has been missing for a month from New Ulm, leaving a wife and three children in need.
The Mississippi flood devastates farms along a 100 mile stretch near Quincy and Hannibal. Refugees, including hundreds on the bluffs and in Say district, endure poverty and exposure while relief efforts push deeper into the region. Many lack clothing and food, with railroads and factories disrupted and stock drowning.
The Senate and House clash over tariffs and Indian reservation issues. Bills on trespass protections for Indian lands advance while committee actions target the Mills tariff, labor department creation, and military funding. Officials consider annexes to the sundry civil appropriation bill and confirmation of judicial nominees.
The Senate rewrote the House River and Harbor bill affecting Oconto Hay Lake Fox River St. Croix with higher or altered appropriations. Notably Oconto gains 18 000 beyond 2 000, and the reserve must fix the old pier. The reservoir section for headwaters of the Mississippi is struck out, with critics calling the reservoir system a fraud and urging private use only.
Cold dry spell slows growth but allows farmers to finish seeding and switch to flax oats and barley. Red River valley reports wheat in ground and up with favorable outlook though some northern areas have had little rain. Manitoba road officials expect Dakota tributaries to yield 10 to 15 percent more acreage and about 40 million bushels moved with a favorable harvest.
Stephen Miller fatally crushed after being hit by moving cars in Dunlap Iowa. Surgeons amputated both legs but he died during the operation. Michigan Supreme Court ruled local option law unconstitutional for violating single object rule. Dynamite explosion in Cascade Michigan killed Fred Halberg and Charles Sundberg. Railroad notices threaten dismissal of about sixty pilots. Bohemian river driver George Kleimenhagen drowned near Marshfield Wisconsin. Brazilian emancipation act described in five articles freeing slaves and related groups. Marshal Atkins sent ships to Puget Sound for sale. Missouri Supreme Court awaits execution date in Brooks Maxwell murder case. petitions circulate in St Louis.
At the general assembly Rev. Dr. Woodrow of Georgia defended his view of evolution as compatible with scripture, denying charges of subordinating the Bible. Prosecutor Rev. Adams urged sustaining the Georgia synod suspension, arguing the doctrine unsettles church members.
The House debated a measure to confine convict labor product sales to the producing state. Support came from labor groups while opponents cited constitutional concerns. An amendment bans foreign importation of goods made with convict labor. The bill also moves toward creating a United States Department of Labor with a four year commissioner at a $5,000 salary and a supervising staff.
Rev. Dr. J. H. Vincent of the Rock River conference and Rev. J. W. Fitzgerald of the New Jersey conference were elected bishops. Vincent, born in Tuscaloosa Alabama in 1832, has served in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and helped found the Northwestern Sunday School Quarterly. Fitzgerald, a Newark native, studied law before joining the church and has held posts in the Newark conference including recording secretary of the missionary society. A fourth ballot followed the election and a five year time limit was approved.
At Fargo North Dakota the farmers mass convention urged forming county alliances and building farm storage elevators to save farmers 16 to 20 cents per bushel. They adjourned to Casselton June 13 where President Loucks will discuss the Scandinavian Elevator company.
A freight wreck on the Rock Island and a parallel Wabash derailment near Kansas City killed four men and injured three. Rescue teams found two bodies and identified injuries to brakemen Y Royston and Edward Armstrong plus engineer Ben McClellan and railboy Ben Mortis. Bridges washed out by heavy rain blocked the line. repairs will take time and both roads will use alternate tracks.
From reliable sources, Gen. Philip Sheridan suffered a severe stroke. For twenty four hours after Monday dinner he was in danger of death as physicians treated him at the family home. A priest was seen entering with the doctors as five physicians consulted. By Tuesday noon he showed improvement and moved beyond the critical state.
Telegraphic reports from New York indicate Henry Villard is poised to regain control of the Northern Pacific and the Oregon and Transcontinental interests. He aided the Oregon Transcontinental with 5 million dollars to ease its obligations and secured buyers for Oregon Railway and Navigation bonds. His allies in Germany have funded and bought Oregon Transportation stock, signaling Villard’s continued influence in these rail ventures.
The president returns without approval a senate bill for L. J. Warden Lawrence postmaster a 625 allowance for extra clerk hire. Veto cites postmaster general control and risk of department bypass and notes constitutional deadline and adjournment. Hoar moves reference to privileges and elections committee.
Maria and Smiths brokers of 20 South Third Street Philadelphia report a forged offer of 5 265 million in bonds sent to Secretary Fairchild. The letter offered 5 000 000 of 4 1 2 percent bonds at 1 08 and 265 000 of 4 percent bonds at 1 27. The forgery was identified by Assistant Treasurer Page. no proof yet on the culprit. The case appears aimed at stock manipulation and government acceptance was faked.
Mrs. Join Bryant is shot dead in Curtis Nebraska by her father William Greenwood after a coerced marriage to Lemuel Bryant. Greenwood fled long ago. a Curtis posse hunts him and threatens lynching. The victim, seventeen, had been seduced and bore a child.
Senator Sabin introduces a bill granting Duluth and Winnipeg Railroad a right of way up to 100 feet on Fond du Lac Reservation Minnesota with two stations allowed and a 300 by 3 000 foot area for facilities. Senate approves Yankton through Yankton Reservation Washington Territory while committees push Puyallup Railway through Puyallup Reservation Washington Territory.
Ohio supreme court overturns Franklin County decision in the eight million dollar Hocking Valley case and sends it back for further hearing. The prior suit had a railroad company prevailing against Stephenson Burke of Cleveland and other former owners and officials over allegedly misappropriated securities.
The sermon centers Ruth gleaning in Boazs field as an emblem of faith and perseverance. It highlights how hardship forms character, commends steadfast friendship from Ruth to Naomi, and notes journeys from darkness to light ending in divine providence.
A sermon-like meditation likens enduring hardship to biblical trials. It cites Noah and Christ, then highlights Ruth in harvest, praising female industry and humble, practical service. The speech urges gleaning opportunities, daily faithfulness, and Ruth and Naomi as enduring exemplary figures.
A clipped line notes Queen Victoria carries her own “be” wherever she travels, hinting at a superstition or rhyme. The fragment mentions fear of a bug with wings of flame, cited by the Atlanta Constitution.
The steamer 8 B Barker reached Duluth after leaving Two Harbors as ice clears the north shore. Winona plans a large Fourth of July celebration with committees and a 100000 hotel project. Flood relief asks over 6000 with road taxes rising to about 10000. A drowning near Tower prompts search, while churches plan a new M E building in St Cloud. Burglaries hit Austin and Fer gus Falls church dedication proceeds. Owatonna council delays saloon license actions amid crowding and threats.
A column envisions a future English speaking union spanning the United States and other nations. It argues for a defensive league among kin peoples, sharing language and Magna Charta heritage, to influence civilization and foster peace while acknowledging divergent histories and pride.
A Cape Cod boy visiting Boston on July Fourth returns after an hour with a rueful tale about being in an extravagant city. He recalls spending most of a quarter given that morning, leaving only twenty three cents for molasses cakes.
Princess Wilhelmine, eight, daughter of the King of Holland and heiress to the throne, is educated in a democratic fashion. Her teachers avoid royal titles during study hours and she learns music, horsemanship, reading, writing, arithmetic, and modern languages. She plays with street children, even as a royal carriage waits.
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