British seamen perils claim daily deaths and yearly losses
An average of three British seamen lose their lives each day to drowning and about 300 British steamers and sailing vessels are lost at sea every year, underscoring grave maritime dangers.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 91 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1892
Page
2
Moths and Butterflies Show Distinct Daily Habits
The moth wears a fur like coat while the butterfly lacks such insulation, reflecting the nocturnal moth’s need for warmth. In contrast the butterfly’s daytime activity aligns with diurnal movement patterns and does not require fur.
Oldest Chestnut Tree Near Mount Etna Stands Tall
The largest and oldest chestnut tree in the world grows at Mount Etna’s base. Its girth is 213 feet and its age is at least 2,600 years, making it a landmark of natural history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Etna
House Roof Leek Planting As Superstition In England
In England many peasants still plant the house leek known as Jupiter's Beard on their roofs to prevent thunderstorms, lightning, and evil spirits according to folk beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Largest thermometer marks New York Sun building display
The top New York Sun building features the largest thermometer in existence with a 40 inch dial plate. It is positioned to be clearly visible to passers-by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Sunlit Peak in Gulf of Bothnia Marks June Halcyon Days
A mountain at the head of the Gulf of Bothnia sees the sun shine for five days in June specifically on the 19th, 20th, 21st, and 23rd. This rare celestial phenomenon highlights a continuous daylight period at the summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Bothnia
Three-fruited tree at York PD a notable oddity
In York Pennsylvania the garden of Simon Muchier hosts a single tree that yearly bears three kinds of fruit pears peaches and apples keeping local observers intrigued by this unusual horticultural specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Simon Muchier
Two Greatest Stamp Collectors Spotlight Riches
The article names M. Phillipphe Ferrari and the Duchesse de Galliera as two top stamp collectors. It also mentions the Azar with an expert estimate of a 3,000,000 franc collection value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Phillipphe Ferrari
Suchhige
Duchesse de Galliera
Azar
Springfield woman Latire McAlllister largest living female
Latire McAlllister of Springfield Kentucky is reported as the largest woman alive. She stands about 361 inches around the arm and weighs 632 pounds according to local observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latire McAlllister
Springfield
Berwin Chemist Claims True Color Reproduction by Camera
A Berwin chemist asserts a method to reproduce colors true to nature on film. If validated, the breakthrough stands as one of photography’s most significant discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwin
Coast Geodetic Survey Chief McCorkie Terminated
Spencer C. McCorkie, longtime head of the United States Coast Geodetic Survey, has had his term of duty terminated and is ordered to report at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer C. McCorkie
United States Coast Geodetic Survey
Washington
Medal for 70 years of service in Austrian household
A Map servant in Austria receives a medal from the emperor marking seven decades of loyal service to the same family. The piece contrasts her tenure with a family described as enduring three score and ten years under a servant girl’s despotic rule, hinting at differing loyalties and social tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
King of Dahomey Faces Loss as Army Divisions Fail
The Dahomey king split his forces to strike the French twice but the first division was routed. With his capital and kingdom now at risk, the ruler confronts a deteriorating military situation and possible downfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahomey
Lost Creek man claims sixth marriage and sixty one children
Joux M. Kixesby of Lost Creek Kentucky at 72 says he married for the sixth time last year and claims to be the father of sixty one children, with all but ten living and married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joux M. Kixesby
Lost Creek
Method for predicting storms by telephonic dead sound
A historical note describes placing two iron bars seven to eight yards apart with an insulated wire on one side and a telephone on the other. It claims a storm can be predicted twelve hours ahead by listening for a certain dead sound in the receiver, using this setup as a primitive atmospheric warning device.
Frizzled glass threads rival finest textiles
Observations note that glass threads woven into cloth surpass the finest cotton and even silk worm cocoon threads in fineness and elasticity, claiming superior softness and stretch compared with manufactured silk.
Typewriter Industry Jobs Amid New York Wholesale District
In the area between Worth Street and the Battery New York many wholesale houses employ 15000 women as typewriters. A single typewriting machine company places work for 10000 women annually through its offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Street
the Battery
New York
Irish high honor for Yale mathematics professor Huber A Newton
Huber A Newton professor of mathematics at Yale has been elected to the Royal Philosophical Society of London an honor shared by fewer than twelve Americans. The recognition places Newton among a select group for his scholarly contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huber A. Newton
Yale
Royal Philosophical Society of London
Largest Dinosaur Skeleton Found in Bad Lands in 1882
The giant Dinosaurian reptile skeleton, the world’s largest ever found, weighed 694 pounds for the skull and 1,900 pounds for the full skeleton. It is currently housed at the Academy of Natural Science in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Natural Science Philadelphia
European loan sought by Chillian Government to stabilize finances
The Chillian Government seeks a nine million dollar loan in European markets to ease the floating debt from the civil war era and restore fiscal order. It aims to secure funds through the Rothschilds and to begin contracting the obsolete public debt as the new administration takes over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillian
Rothschilds
Pa- Front
President Harrison Proclaims November 24 as Thanksgiving Day
President Harrison issues a proclamation declaring Thursday November 24 as a day of Thanksgiving. He praises divine mercy for addressing pestilence and strengthening civil institutions, law, philanthropy, schools, wealth and home contentment, urging national prayer and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Washington
Rosecrans Ill as Public Debt Drops in October
The Capital reports General WV S Rosecrans, register of the treasury, is quite ill. Public debt fell by 195430 in October. Attorney General Miller confirms he will retire from the cabinet. The civil service commission recommends criminal prosecution of New York Republican state committee treasurer for soliciting funds from government clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WV. S. Rosecrans
Register of the Treaury
Miller
The
Civil Service Commission
Teasurer Thomas
New York Republican State Committee
Severe Lake Storm Wreaks Havoc Amid Losses Across Regions
A great lakes storm causes heavy shipping damage and multiple fatalities. Notable tolls include aeronaut L R Priscoll fatally injured in Colorado, and William M Strachan of Boston killed in a runaway near Beachmont. Fire, wrecks, and drownings follow in Ohio Indiana Ontario and Pennsylvania as crews respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Brownstown
Ind
L. R. Priscoll
Harper
Raw
William M. Strachan
Boston
Ninth Regiment
Massachusetts National Guard
Beachmont
Alexandria
Ont
Akes
Notable deaths and weddings reported in brief notices
Mrs Langtry designs costumes for the stage. Congressman Sherman Hoar of Massachusetts to wed Miss Mary D Trick of Concord. James McCormick of Seymour Indiana claims to be 109 and says he spoke with George Washington. Lieut Frederick Schwatka dies in Portland Oregon from morphine overdose. Mrs Susan Shephers, 103, dies when her clothes catch fire in Bowling Green. Henry M Cutting of New York dies at Fort Francis in St Augustine. Diego Xermines, Spanish, over 100, dies in Phoenix after a life in Mexican revolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langtry
Sherman Hoar
Massachusetts
Mary D. Buttrick
Concord
James McCormick
Seymour
Ind
George Washington
Frederick Schwatka
Arctic
Portland
Susan Shephers
Bowling Green
Henry M. Cutting
New York
Francis Barracks
St. Augustine
Diego Xermines
Phenix
Arizona
Ile
Guadeloupe Hidalgo
Mexico
Phoenix
Multiple Homicides Suicides and Arrests Across States
Reports detail suicides in Huntington West Virginia and fatal shootings from Kentucky to California. Notable items include executions planned in Louisville on December 9, a feud ending in murder in Pleasant Valley Kentucky, a Detroit killing over an old quarrel, and a New Orleans arrest for forged receipts. Other notes describe a jail escape attempt in Lexington Nebraska, a coal ownership shooting in South McAllister Indian Territory, a train robbery case in Fresno, and decomposed bodies found in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moross
Detroit
George C. Fredericks
Corydon
Ind
W. G. Peath
Claire Schuck
Schuck
Z. A. Gleason
New Orleans
Whitney National Bank
Charles Harrison
Henry Parker
Adamsboro
Harrison
Parker
H. Rogers
Lexington
Neb
Lamma
Rogers
John Gerco
Peter Carbaugh
South McAllister
I. T
Gerco
Carbaugh
George Sontag
Colins
Frenso
Cal
Supreme Court
William Ripple
Barney Whalen
Ft. Brown
Tex
Garrison
Whalen
J. Johnson
Gustave
San Francisco
Multiple 19th Century Crime Snippets Highlight Turmoil
Destitute families face tragedy in a string of cases across Utah New Jersey Germany and Kansas. A sheriff’s posse clashes with horse thieves in Ewing three deaths reported. Utah murder sentencing set for Provo. A bank theft in Verden connects to a director found dead in Hoboken. A Newark area couple and another child abuse case cited. Bank robbery near Sparville prompts pursuit toward the aeons river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Davis
Vernall
Utah
Provo
Ernst Voss
Verden
Germany
Hoboken
J. Voss
William Root
Elizabeth
N. J
Dorsey Goolin
Timmineville
Good N
Sparville
Dodge City
Kan
Train collision near Liverpool kills and harms many
A train and engine collision near Liverpool England leaves three dead and fifty injured among passengers and workers. Reports from Vienna note a murder by Rosa Sewald age sixteen bludgeoned after拒 her refusal to wed. The Caucase steamer ran ashore near Seville after sailing October 5 from an unknown port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Eng
Sir Anton Whitman
Rosa Sewald
Vienna
Seville
Spain
Obitos
Lady Randolph Churchill
Henry B. Ryder
United States
Copenhagen
Mexican Supreme Military Council
Col
Nievez Hernandez
Garza
Vina‘ora Autria
London Observer
Uganda
Granada
Labor Strike Off in New Orleans Amid Negotiations
The planned strike by Teamsters loaders and warehousemen in New Orleans has been declared off while negotiations continue. In Schuylkill, the Coal exchange set miners wages at 8 percent above the $2.50 basis for late October and early November, up 2 percent from last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Rail traffic pressures and corporate moves across Midwest railroads
The Davenport line was sold at auction to the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern for 620000 to satisfy a Farmers' Loan & Trust Company judgment. William M. Burgard of Chicago & Northwestern in Buffalo may become assistant general freight agent. Northwest grain and stock shipments strain transcontinental rails. Ohio lines announce withdrawal from the Ohio Coal Traffic Association by December 31 due to rate cutting, risking freight rate impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport, Iowa & Dakota
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Farmers’ Loan & Trust Company of
New York
William M. Burgard
Chicago & Northwestern
Buffalo
Northwest
Columbus, Hocking Valley
Toledo
Columbus, Shawnes & Hocking
Ohio Coal Traffic Association
Pudge Heffelfinger Joins All Chicago Eleven
The famed Pudge Heffelfinger and House Jane Way, once rival college guards, now play together for the All Chicago eleven. The Yale Princeton game will be at the Manhattan Athletic Club in Harlem, N Y. Iroquois, Gen W H Jackson of Nashville owns the leading fire horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pudge Heffelfinger
All Chicago
Yale-Princeton
Manhattan Athletic Club
Arlem
N. Y
W H. Jackson
Nashville
Various frontier and world notes from a late 19th century gazette
Arizona reports 3 million in gold 2.2 million in silver and 4.5 million in copper mined in the year. A Popocatapetl sulphur mine venture is organized. Attorney A M Bell dies in Washington. Smith & Co. millers of Marcellus fail with 70k liabilities 30k assets. Automatic telephone service starts in La Porte with no operators. W R Brooks awarded comet medal by the Astronomical Society. Bank of Hollerbeck in Auburn closes. Seven days set as commercial travelers week at the world’s fair with a Sunday opening push. Leland Webb declared insane in Topeka after morphine habit. attempted suicide. Brooklyn climber Conroy killed by eagles in Arizona cliff dwellers territory. Chinese passengers on the Zambesie denied passports at Port Townsend for lacking photo certificates. Rockford residents sue for 700000 acres near Santa Fe based on a 214-year-old grant to Senor Corpus son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Popocatapetl
A. M. Bell
Washington, D. C
Peebies
H. Cordeni Smith & Co
Millers
Marcel
Leland J. Webb
The
Sons of Veterans
Topeka
Kan
Frank Conroy
Brooklyn
J. B. Barkelow
Utah
Northern Pacific
Zambesie
Port Townsend
Portland
Rockford
Santa Fe
N. M
Concise Recap of Last Week in Minnesota North Dakota Iowa Wisconsin
A brief survey covers notable events from the past week across Minnesota North Dakota Iowa and Wisconsin. It highlights local developments, political updates, weather impacts and community notices shaping regional life during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
North Dakota
Iowa
Wiscon
Minnesota Fire and Accident News Tiny item roundup
A Benton County prairie fire on John Hamill’s farm near Lake Crystal destroyed about $4,000 of goods with no insurance. Logan's saw mill at Lincoln burned. cattle rancher injuries. several drownings and accidents across Minnesota including a Jersey bull goring near Litchfield and a rail yard crash in Carlton. Mail service to Greene Valley started from Wilmar route. A widens range of thefts, assaults, and civic notices fill the day’s brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamill
Lake Crystal
Winona Willow Works
Galvin Grant
Pine Creek
Houston County
Logan
Lincoln
Hi. C. Rowley
Litchfield
Northern Pacific
Carlton
Peter Huntzigher
Montana
Duluth
Ari
Greene Valley
Lyon County
Wilmar
Sioux Falls
Wa. Henke
Echo
Welch
John Shannes
New Prague
Jacob Hovorka
Faribault
Russ
Elizabeth E. Nichols
Tower
Albert Lea
Adolph Biermann
St. Paul
Jennie Evarts
Minneapolis
Minneapolis & Manitoba Railroad
John Larson
Stillwater
Thresher Company
Multiple Local Crime and Incident Reports Across Wisconsin
Francis Connahan injured in a runaway at Madison. Joseph Cook of Kaukauna suffers a cracked collarbone. George McFarland arrested in Oshkosh for burglarizing Julius Schmidt’s jewelry store. Dave Thompson jailed in Appleton for assault on Martin Steigenberger. J H Goelzer of Oakwood dies after paralysis. Enoch Fargo dies at 71 in Lake Mills. Fred Fawcett near Sparta dies after self inflicted wound from love affair. Timothy Bowser arrested in La Crosse for green goods rackets. John Butler, veteran engineer on the C M & St P, dies in Madison at 60. Charles Hir of Minneapolis arrested in Racine for forgery after passing a 105 dollar check. Two dredges deepen Fox River channel above Appleton. John Purdy arrested in New York for swindling. will be taken to Janesville, also wanted in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Connahan
Madison
Joseph Cook
Kaukauna
George McFarland
Oshkosh
Julius Schmidt
Dave Thompson
Appleton
Martin Steigenberger
J. H. Goelzer
Oakwood
Enoch B. Fargo
Lake Mills
Fred Fawcett
Sparta
Timothy Bowser
la Crosse
John Butler
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Charles E. Hir
Minneapolis
Racine
Fox River
Milwaukee & Northern Railroad
John P. Purdy
Janesville
New York
Chicago
First Bayfield bank to open doors January first
The first national bank in Bayfield County will open in Bayfield on January 1 after securing its charter. Capital is set at 50 000 dollars, led by A. E. Jefferson of Hudson as prime mover. The Oconomowoc Electric Light Company is formed with 20 000 dollars capital by H. H. Shufeldt G. S. Wilsey W. Parks and J. L. Wilsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Bayfild County
Bayfield
A. E. Jefferson
Hudson
Frederick Freckenstein
Madison
Oconomowoc Electric Light Company
Oconomowoc
H. H. Shufeldt
G. 8. Wilsey
W. Parks
J. L. Wilsey
Cecilia
Edward Jenson
Appleton
Henry Knox
Browntown
Monroe
George Armor
Marinette
Menominee River
Cleveland and Stevenson Win States in Election Returns
Early returns show Cleveland carried New York Indiana New Jersey Connecticut Illinois and the South with possible Wisconsin. Nebraska Nevada and Kansas may tilt to Weaver. Cleveland nears a 2 of 444 electoral votes, with New York reporting as results come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Cleveland
Stevenson
New York
Indiana
New Jersey
Connecticut
Ilinois
Solid South
Wisconsin
Weaver
Nebraska
Nevada
Kansas
North Dakota Notes Curent Items in 1890s Record
North Dakota reports a Dickinson man Dennis O Leary died in jail after offering stray cattle at Twin City markets. Baraboo resident Deil Case held on burglary charge with 200 dollar bond. LaCrosse worker Patrick Burr loses his left hand in coupling cars. amputation performed. Bayfield cottages planned for summer tourist season. Brockport NY widow Mrs Peter Consol dies at 50. Par deeville raider William McDonald arrested for larceny. Jamestown farmer James Furgus dies after wagon accident. Appleton youth Otto Herath shoots himself by accidental discharge while hunting. Altoona man Jeff Kenniston hospitalised after head fracture on train. Ashland mills produce 300 million feet lumber. 450 million expected next winter. State University regents meet to appoint Conservatory director. Nellie Duns discharged after murder charge hearing. Racine suspect Charles Eyler held on 1000 dollar bond for forged check. Jamestown clothing house David Goodman closed by attachment. Menominee River Boom Co scales logs to 525 million feet this season. Grand Forks A N Roach injured in buggy accident while campaigning. Economic Gas Co of Grand Forks builds plant with 25 000 to 40 000 capacity. service begins January. Fargo Board of Trade in talks with two firms for spring factories. One Baltimore vegetable canning plant. one Sioux Falls mitten glove underwear factory. Board offers concessions to secure both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis O'Leary
Dickinson
Twin City
Deil Case
Baraboo
Patrick Burr
LaCrosse
Bayfield
Peter Consol
Tortage
Brockport
N. Y
William McDonald
Pardeeville
Columbian County
James Furgus
Jamestown
Otto Herath
Appleton
Jeff Kenniston
Altoona
Ashland
State University
Conservatory of Music
Nellie Duns
John Wagner
Pembina
Conmy
M. Brynjollson
Charlies Eyler
Racine
Indianapolis
David Goodman
Menominee
The
Economic Gas Company of
Grand Forks
Fargo Board of Trade
Baltimore
Board of Trade
Iowa City and Nearby Fatal and Injury Reports
A broad array of local tragedies and incidents are recorded. Fatalities include J Thompson of Letts crushed by a falling sign in Muscatine, and Wm Reddelph dying on a Dubuque sidewalk. Multiple injuries and investigations follow: a Rock Island worker in East Des Moines, a Davenport pole accident, a Sioux City man found dead, and a Palace Park Hotel alley skeleton unearthed. Burglaries in Covington, a fatal handcar crash near Sibley, and a Burlington brakeman killed near Ely. Additional injuries involve a Des Moines man’s father, Sioux City engine room scalding, and a Richland township wagon accident. Police arrest J Duede in Dubuque for assault with intent to commit rape, tied to Steffens’ accusation against him. A Halloween prank wounds Clarence Hall near Nora Springs, as reports detail other local misfortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reddelph
Dubuque
John Allen
Rock Island
East Des Mares
Minnie L. Durbin
Sioux City
Shaw
Davenport
Beacon Hollow
Sioux Vity
Jack Farrelson
Palace Park Hotel
Lew Lanworth
Covington
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
Sibley
J. H. Figman
Burlington Road
Ely
Columbus Junction
Charles Carpenter
Des Moines
Nebraska
Er. Hansen
Tama
J. H. Lauderdale
Richland Township
Mary Fleming
South Dakota
Will Jones
Musser
Muscatine
John Duede
Duede
Iowa Township
Steffens
Kate
Rose Steffens
Hallow
Clarence Hell
Nora Springs
Hall
Frank Kram
Krampa Bros
New York City Returns Show Cleveland Victory Margin
New York City totals give Cleveland 174855 and Harrison 987 , with Cleveland ahead by 76125 for mayor. Outside districts tally Cleveland 80376 to Harrison 95626. Earlier district results in 1588 show Cleveland 84488 to Harrison 105263.
San Francisco Votes Tight as Polls Close
California dispatch reports San Francisco voters trailing registration in many precincts at 5 pm. United States deputy marshals arrested or blocked attempts at illegal voting. Republican leaders admit San Francisco swung Democratic by about 7,000 while conceding California may tilt 3,000 for the Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
United States
Republcan State Central Committee
Harrison Wins Vermont Plurality Reported
Returns from Montpelier indicate Harrison secures a broad lead over rivals, with a preliminary plurality estimated between 5,000 and 7,000 votes. Local officials caution final tallies may adjust slightly as late totals are processed.
Democrats Win Virginia Statewide Victory Likely All Congressmen
In Richmond on November 9 the Democrat ticket secured an increased majority and is likely to have elected all of Virginia's congressmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Australian ballot law sparks large Delaware vote
Delaware returns from Wilmington report the Australian ballot law a complete success with unusually large vote. Both parties claim the state but Democrats show more confidence as this is the first election under the district system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Wilmington
Oregon County Returns Show Light Vote Outside Portland
Portland reports heavy local turnout while interior counties show a light vote as about 80 percent of Democrats backing Weaver. The statewide result remains in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland
Ore
Interior Counties
Weaver
Heavy Michigan vote despite good weather and incomplete returns
Detroit reports an unusually heavy turnout in Michigan with many ballots rejected for improper markings. Returns are incomplete and no definite results can be earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Connecticut Returns Give Cleveland Governor Lead
Complete returns from New Haven and surrounding areas show Cleveland with a 5330 plurality and a 1464 vote margin in Connecticut for governor, reflecting a stronger Democratic showing in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
New Haven
Conn
New Eng and Telephone Company
Cleveland
Iowa Polls Show Record Voter Turnout Across Des Moines
Des Moines reports the heaviest registration in city history and a full turnout amid perfect weather. statewide notes indicate Harrison leading with large expected margins, Republicans forecasting nine or ten of eleven congressmen and the full state ticket, Democrats about a 10,000 to 25,000 plurality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa State Register
Harrison
Massachusetts Vote Weather Impresses Voters in Boston
Boston reports a record turnout as polls opened at 6 a m and closed at 4 p m for Massachusetts election day. Early precinct results show Haile gaining on Allen and Russell achieving a notable net gain over last year, indicating a small Republican shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
New England
Haile
Allen
Russell
New Jersey Polls Show Heavy Voting in Gubernatorial Race
New Jersey reports indicate heavy voter turnout with extensive ticket scratching. The Reading combine bill influenced results across regions. Cleveland carries the state by about 7000 votes, while the governor race remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
Cleveland
Tacoma Vote Count Stalled as Polls Close
In Tacoma Washington the citywide vote count halted late, with many ballots rejected in large precincts. Officials expect completion around noon as tallies finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tacoma
Wash
L .Arge
Montana Republican slate sweeps state ticket and congressman
Helena November 9 The Republican state committee reports sweeping victory across Montana with the entire state ticket and the congressman winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Helena
Mont
Republican State Committee
Nebraska Neb City Vote Surges In Nebraska Election Day
Omaha, Neb through November 9 reports a much heavier vote cast than prior elections as voters participate across the state. The item notes heightened turnout and widespread participation in the Nebraska election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha, Neb
West Virginia Election Returns Show Republican Gains
From Wheeling to Richmond reports indicate Republican gains across most counties with Kanawha showing a loss over 500. Republican state committee chairman Dawson claims the state ticket elected and Harrison carried. Democratic claims counter with general gains over 1838 by more than 12,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Virginia
Wheeling
W. Va
Sree
West Virginia
Kanawha
Dawson
Repuilican State Committee
Harrison
Richmond
Wisconsin Votes Split as Cleveland Leads by 15000
Milwaukee reports Chairman Wall declares Wisconsin for Cleveland by fifteen thousand as Chairman Payne forecasts a Harrison or Blaine result with a possible four thousand margin. The state remains in doubt.
Texas Vote Echoes 1888 State Result
Galveston reports Weber carried across Texas with totals near 1888 patterns as Cleveland polled about 180000 plurality. Officials note statewide voting mirrored prior results and the contest remains unsettled pending final tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Weber
Cleveland
Populists Delay Count as Weaver Ticket Seen Election Win
Spokesmen report conflicting tallies from counties as Weaver ticket appears to win a small overall margin. Republican leaders insist Harrison electors prevail with a large statewide majority and claim a full congressional delegation, while People's party backers push Weaver ahead by about 10,000 with mixed results for state and federal seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kent
Stae
Peppe
Mercer
Weaver Iuson
Topeke
Kan
Simpson
Republican State Central
Harrison
Breiden Inal
People’s Arty Committee
Election returns roll in from Pennsylvania counties
Allegheny county voters flocked to the polls under a new ballot law with quiet efficiency. Philadelphia reports Harrison ahead by roughly 55000 to 65000 votes and a legislature similar to the current one. Homestead’s election drew fewer voters as locked out workers bolted the Republican ticket and mill workers controlled the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Philadelphia
Pensylvania
Harrison
Homestead
Munhail
Ohio Result Shapes Harrison Lead In Local Votes
In Cincinnati on November 9 Democrats faced uncertain statewide results while New York vote tallies kept expectations mixed. Ohio is forecast to deliver Harrison a sizable plurality around 25 000, with small gains for Pepper and Prohibition voters since 1901. In the Sixteenth district McKinley led by 13344 in 91, though the Democratic committee claims Pearson wins that district, leaving the delegation at 11 Republicans, 8 Democrats, and 2 uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Cincinnati
Ohio
New York
Harrison
McKinley
Democratic State Committee
Pearson
Illinois creates history with heaviest state vote in Chicago
Illinois voters turnout shatters records as Cleveland and Stevenson win narrow Chicago margins driven by Australian ballot impact. Statewide results show Democratic ticket likely victorious. gains in Cook and downstate districts imply multiple congressmen for Democrats and significant margins for governor Altgeld.
Wyoming Returns Indicate Republican Victory Statewide
In Laramie and other precincts the election progressed quietly with a large vote. Cheyenne reports suggest Harrison will carry the state by about 1200 votes and that the Republican state ticket is elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Wyo
Republican State Central Committee
Cheyenne
Tarrison
Indiana election yields split state ticket amid closeness
In Indiana’s election only half the counties reported with Cleveland leading the state by 5,000 to 8,000 in the plurality and Democrats appearing to win the state ticket and the legislature though results from remaining counties could alter the picture.
County Returns Show Cleveland Lead In South Carolina
Columbia November 9. Only twenty five counties have been heard from and many returns are missing. They show a majority of thirty thousand for Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Cleveland
Maryland votes cement Cleveland lead in Baltimore election
Maryland is sure for Cleveland with only remaining vote counts to confirm the Democratic plurality. Baltimore reported an exceptionally peaceful election with perfect police arrangements. In Frederick some disturbances occurred, leading to several deputy marshals being arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Cleveland
Frederick
Rhode Island Votes: Harrison Leads Despite Narrow Margin
Rhode Island kept to the Republican column in the presidential race with Harrison securing 27,600 votes to Cleveland 25,099 and Weaver 394. total ballots 54,753. The four electors go to Harrison by 2,501 and no congressmen changed hands in either district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Rhode Island
Harrison
Cleveland
Weaver
Bidwell
Florida Democrats predict Cleveland victory margin in state
Jacksonville, Nov 9 The state Democratic committee says Cleveland's majority will be between 25 000 and 30 000 Both congressional districts are Democratic by large majorities Two Democratic senators have been returned to the state legislature and all the Democratic electors with no Republican opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
State
Democratic Committee
Cleveland
Reubiuca
St. Paul
Minn
Pioneer Tress
Nelson
Globe
Donnelly
Owen
St. Lant Law
Cleveland Leads in Louisiana Delegation Vote
New Orleans reports that Cleveland’s majority may reach 6000 in Louisiana. The Democratic state central committee claims victory in the state for Cleveland and the entire delegation to Congress, with the Republican committee conceding the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cleveland
Democratic State Central Committee
Republican Committee
Congress
Democratic Sweep in North Carolina Vote
Wilmington reports a sweeping Democratic victory in state and national tickets. The state ticket ran ahead while Cleveland’s statewide majority will be large. in this county it may reach 700, a gain of 1,700 over the 1888 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Wilmington
N. C
Cleveland
Georgia Democrats sweep state in district returns
Returns from Augusta Georgia on November 9 show Democrats carry every district and will send a solid delegation to the next Congress. Third party candidates run in each district and Speaker Crisp is re elected by an increased majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Augusta
Crisp
Weaver Carries Nevada By One Thousand Five Hundred Votes
Reno Nevada November election results indicate Weaver wins Nevada by about 1500 votes. Newlands is elected to Congress. Legislature outcome unclear but likely silver party majority may secure Stewart’s return to the United States Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Reno
Nev
Newlands
Congress
Silver
Stewart
United States Senate
Maine Vote Projections For Harrison And Cleveland
In Maine's towns Harrison leads with 42 089 votes to Cleveland's 31 465 and scattering 3 034. Projections from 177 towns suggest Harrison around 64 000, Cleveland 4y 500, scattering 5 900 with total 118 500 and a Republican plurality near 14 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Portland
Harrison
Cleveland
Agaist
New Hampshire and Tennessee Election Returns Indicate Shifts
Telegraphically reported results show Democratic gains in New Hampshire with Morrisson carrying the state by about 2000 and Democrats Stone and Palmer elected to Congress while the legislature remains Republican. In Tennessee Cleveland wins by a large margin and Turner is elected governor as the GOP delegation holds eight to two Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampsaire
Corcord
N. H
Morrison
Stone
Stone and Palmer
Congress
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Cleveland
Turner
Richardson
Anthony Joseph Wins Reelection in New Mexico Congress Race
Returns from New Mexico indicate Anthony Joseph, Democrat, has been reelected to Congress. Polls and official tallies show the veteran candidate securing another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Sierra Ee. N. M
Anthony Joseph
Congress
Dr Briggs Heresy Trial Opens in New York Church
Prof Charles A Briggs of Union Seminary faces a long heresy trial at the Scotch Presbyterian church in Manhattan. The 215 presbyters will judge, the trial open to the public with a secret verdict possible after both sides rest. Briggs denies the charges claiming the doctrines are misread and that the Bible remains the sole rule of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Briggs
Union Seminary
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Fourteenth Street
Presbyterian Church
Bri
Briggs
Streetcar Strike Hits Columbus After Conductor Firing
Columbus Ohio November 8 a streetcar strike spreads as conductor Clarence Alexander is fired for refusing a mutilated dime. The company backs the discharge citing coin rules, the union demands reinstatement by 3 PM, and about 400 workers are idle. Police protection may be used if management hires replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coumbus
Ohio
Clarence Alexander
Alexander
Stewart
West Broad Street
Police and marshals clash at Poughkeepsie polling place
A fight broke out at a Seventh ward polling place between city police and United States marshals. Marshals were arrested, bailed, and then swore warrants for police. Three marshals, including the police chief, appeared before a US commissioner and await grand jury action. Senator Edward J. Osborne was compelled to vote affidavits and faces a warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Cleveland
Harrison
Ceveland
Gilroy
Brooklyn
Carter
Republican Committee
Harrity
Democratic Committee
New York State
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Seventh Ward
United States
Edward
Osborne
United States Grand Jury
Buffalo
Hunter
Edward J. Osborne
Storm Threatens Wisconsin Boats As Ice Encrusts Vessels
Nov 8 Milwaukee reports a general storm across the northwest with snow, freezing temperatures, and ice coating ships. Vessels outside last night feared, including W. H. Wos, Marion, Veronica, and C. T. Burroughs, likely sheltered at the Manitou waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Reedsburg
W. H. Wos
Manitous
Veronica
Sheboyzan
C. T. Burroughs
Dishonor Threatover Sworn Iowa Militia Escort
Cedar Rapids Iowa Nov 8 Troop A cavalry Iowa national guards sworn in for state service with a banquet. Sixteen non commissioned officers from company C were detailed to escort Troop A guests. Gen Greene ordered dishonorable discharge of all if resolutions not retracted within twenty four hours. The affair has caused a sensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa National Guards
Greene
Altair
Carter Confident After Electoral Bulletin Is Sent
New York November 9 Chairman Carter announces in a midnight bulletin that the Republican national committee projects victories in California Maine Massachusetts Michigan Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Idaho Colorado Illinois Iowa Kansas Minnesota New Hampshire Wisconsin Montana North Dakota South Dakota Washington Wyoming Nebraska Indiana Delaware totaling 229 electoral votes. He says West Virginia also appears likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
New York
Republican Nasonal
Harrison and Reid Bay
Californa
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Idaho
Colorado
Ilinois
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Washington
Wyoming
Nebraska
Indiana
Delaware
West Virginia
Thomas H. Carter
Strike reduces labor vote in New Orleans
The New Orleans strike shows light labor turnout, especially near the river where laborers once gave heavy Democratic majorities. Merchants offer to arbitrate by unionism, but the strike committee demands a settlement on unionism before workers return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Foster
Patent Issues in Minnesota Reported
Washington lists patents issued to Minnesota citizens including Eugene Bozee of St. Paul Park for a flax processing machine, Hiram Harrington of Anoka for metallic fencing, Claude Kidder of Carlton for lumber measurement device, Erdtmann Bank of St. Paul for a fire escape, Hypolite Seigneuret of Henderson for a gas engine exhaust furnace, and William P. Shattuck of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Minnesota
Eugene Bozee
St. Paul Park
N. Bell
St. Paul
Hiram A. Harrington
Anoka
Claude Kidder
Carlton
Erdtmann Bank
Hypolite J
Minneapolis
Joy, Vyaul & Mervin
Roon
Pioneer Press
Triple Court
The Recent Snow Storm Rages in Forest River Area
The storm, described as the worst for the season, hit Forest River Missouri with cold, high winds. Despite little snow, farmers have completed plowing and residents prepare for winter as the weekend and Monday pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest River
Mo. D
Minnesota Missouri Returns Slow as States Use Australian Ballot
Slow interior returns in Minnesota and Missouri amid widespread use of the Australian ballot. Democratic gains at least 20 percent in country districts. St. Louis GOP ticket trails by about 6,000. Jefferson City reports place Stone ahead for governor by 20,000, with Cleveland’s plurality likely over 35,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
St. Louis
Colorado
Cty
United States
Weaver
Congress
Phantom voters spark arrest drama in Chicago ward
In Chicago's First ward on November 8, Constable Cronin faced a dispute over ninety two warrants for phantom voters. United States Deputy Marshals halted Cronin, arresting him for violating polling place rules, while Hopkins and others faced related intimidation warrants at Democratic headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cromp
T. McCowan
United States
Bailey
Smith
Cronin
Hitchcock
Milchrise
Vic Democratic
Hopkins
Democratic Joes
County Central Committee
Democratic
Charles McLain
Heyne
Hoyne
McLain
MecLain
Harrison Admits Defeat In New York Night Scene
Washington dispatch reports President Harrison yielding New York at eight oclock tonight. No telegrams from state committee chairs or national committee members to the White House by ten. No explanations tonight. White House believes if defeated the outcome moves to the house unless Illinois news proves true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Special
Harrison
New York
National Committee
White House
House
Blinois
Electrical Etchings Briefly Toma
Fredrick W Courtney exposed for fraudulent spiritualistic seances in Detroit. Prof James Hostey notes an oyster is more complex than Swiss machinery. Dr Edward Everett Hale has quick steps and vigorous voice for a white haired man over seventy. Redfield Proctor elected to fill Edmunds term in Vermont senate. Ex Senator Tabor of Colorado joking about a $20000 nugget weight. Andrew Lang says few can write truly good fairy tales due to disbelief and vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toma
Fredrick W
Courtney
Detroit
James Hostey
Edward Everett Hale
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Edmunds
Senate
Tabor
Colorado
Andrew Lang
Heaven
Sermons of Henry Ward Beecher Praised by Scholars
Professor Marcus A. Haskell of Brooklyn notes Beecher’s sermons as inspired, often unscripted, short in preparation, and led by immediate thought rather than text. He contrasts Beecher with Talmage and Sam Jones, praising Beecher’s pulpit genius over formality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmage
Veecher
Talmagi
Pitt
Sam Jones
W.t
Archbishop Walsh Will Attend Next Summer Services
Chicago reports Archbishop Ireland St Paul as chair of temperance committee has learned Archbishop Welsh of Dublin will attend the auxiliary services next summer. An invitation was sent to Archbishop Walsh and it seems likely Archbishop Welsh will accept. Welsh will discuss education measures to be adopted by the Liberal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Chicago
Nov. S
Ireland St. Paul
Committee On Temperance of the World’s Auxiliary
Welsh
Dublin
Catholic Church In
Ireland
Porto Alegre Revolt Suppressed by Government Troops
Dispatch from Yaguaron Brazil reports a new revolution in Porto Alegre Rio Grande do Sul government troops charged the rebels and killed several. Widespread excitement noted across the state with fears of repeats of prior scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yaguaron
Brazil
Porto Alegre
Rio Grande Do Sul
Gambling Too Costly for Working People
The piece argues gambling is a luxury beyond the reach of Kansas City’s poor and middle class, yet working people earning from one to three dollars daily gamble anyway. It notes men smoke pipes, drink beer, and women wear calico because higher goods are expensive, and the habit costs them more than other sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
Free import of Canadian cattle halted in London
The Board of Agriculture ordered the end of free Canadian cattle importation and required slaughter at landing ports. Duke of Westminster led a Royal Agricultural Society deputation asking Scotland imports pause due to pleuro pneumonia. Gardner announced the retreat from free importation and confirmed an order already signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Board of Agriculture
Duke of Westminster
Royal Agricultural Society
Scotland
Canada
Gardner
Wife Murder and Death by Own Action in Laporte Indiana
The body of Mrs Coon Gaa was found on Clearlake shore with two stab wounds and three gunshots. Her husband, after luring her to a secluded place, killed himself with rat poison at their home a mile away. Jealousy fueled their quarrels. they had four marriages between them. Gaa’s brother is currently serving a life sentence for wife murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Coon Gaa
Clearlake
Gas
Hie
Gaa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brainerd Dispatch
Ingersoll & Wieland, Publisher
Srainerd
Berlin
Essen
the Weikly News Digest
Benjamin Haarrison
Jouy W. Foster
Arthur Ormond
Hewett
Sadie Scanlon
William J. Scanlon
Bloomingdale Insane Asylum
Mount & Company
Seneca and
Long Streets
Pittsburg & Western Railroad
Oil Creek
Anthony Robertson
Thomas Rathbone
George Gates
Uniontown
Diils
G .Tes
Oliver Springs
Puritan
Long Island Sound
Samuel Bingham
Bingham
Muskegon
Nellie Hammond
Louis Michaelson
People In Print
Alice Eva
Huntington
Dennis McCarthy
Grant Thomas
Nelson Lewis
Stephen Hite
Louisville
Wash James
Champ Biggs
Pleasant Valley
Illinois Supreme Court
O'Sullivan
Aoe
G. W. Kelly
Jefferson County
Cardinal Lavignie
Feas
Essex
Midlands
Licolnshire
Colonge Gazette
Thirsk
Yorkshire
Edinburgh
Labor
General News
Northwii
Benton County
St. Cloud
Whippe
Gilbert
Edwin Dunn
Eyota
Red Wing
Andrew Bergman
Goodhue
Walters
W. 3. Londen
Denmark
Steele County Commissioners
J. N. Niles
Burke
Niles
Albert Barth
W. J. Hayes & Son
William Kueler
Winona
Kueler
Warner
C. F Warner
Mankato
Makato
H. Smythe
United States Express
Green Bay
Cross
Worthington
Round Lake
John Sebring
Doon
Omaha Road
Luverne
Doone
Will Kenna
Clontarf
Cunningham
Great Northern
Benson
Kenna
Illinoils
Este
Seemmaee
Ellos Petar
Ferbssan
Ms Sa
Evn
Ectoduapeei
Vical Sa
Beu Decdt
Howth Carolan
CME
Chad Dias
Adan Bee Gee
Ogni Fore Simone
Carps
Coic Vis Vines
J. Thompson
Letts
Montpelier
Wis
Wall
Payne
Weconsin
Texas
Illinois
Coicace
Cash County
Altgeld
Cook County
Fier
Aligeld
South Carolina
Louisiana
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Noy
Alabama
Ala
Charleston
D. C
Briggy Case
Columbus
Lake Michigan
E. L. M’comas
Kentucky
Empire State
Search the Brainerd Dispatch Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Brainerd Dispatch?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.