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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1891
Page
2
Rouxtirs were paid for 61 bears 30 wolves 49 lynxes 6016 foxes 739 eagles and 4539 hawks in Norway last year. The supply is not exhausted.
Hypothetical note compares 360000 mosquitoes to a pound and imagines an elephant with mosquito like mischief. The playful remark invites reflection on size and power in a humorous, speculative tone.
The text compares population sizes with a provocative claim about Bevo being large enough to hold seven countries the size of Belgium inside her borders, leaving 400000 square miles of territory unoccupied.
It is said to be a whole day's task for two men to fell a mahogany tree. Because of spurs projecting from the trunk base a scaffold is erected and the tree is cut above the spurs leaving a stump ten to fifteen feet high of the best wood.
A Connecticut fellow named Vaughn says he has found the cause of earthquakes. Details on establishing a bureau or selling shakes at 80 each are not given. The note also calls Melbourne the cloud-compelling, ranking him a close second as a discoverer.
A note on how French Canadian migrants to New England often Anglicize surnames over generations. Examples include Dubois to Woods and Des Ruisseux and Lariviere to Rivers. A rare case cited is Noel Rocquette who naturalized as Christmas Snowshoe.
Professor Ler, head of Bowdian College expedition, reports return from Labrador to Halifax claiming discovery of a Montagnais tribe unknown to whites and the collection of natural history specimens. He asserts the fish species collected there number twice as many as previously known.
Tur Leigen of Honor schools once trained daughters of legionaries in domestic duties. They have undergone changes to include instruction enabling them to earn a livelihood. Students now pass exams and receive diplomas in branches preparing them for business careers.
A Missouri man left his wife for Australia 41 years ago. Reported dead, he unexpectedly returned home with a large fortune. The couple, both over 70, had a joyous reunion after decades apart, his wife having lived single with hope of his return.
Paris endures a wave of pro Russia sentiment with boulangers era echoes. Lithographs show Czar and President Carnot under French and Russian flags. Cafes chantants play the Russian hymn nightly, creating a solemn atmosphere of alliance.
A Chinese inmate in Tucson details an attempted Chinese exodus from Mexico into the United States. He recounts a man who sent home years of savings and crossed into the U S to be captured and sent back to China at U S expense.
The text notes that Professor Virchow debunks the idea that brain size matches skull size and intelligence. It cites Greeks as historically intelligent despite small head size, challenging a long held belief about cranial capacity and intellect.
A physician notes throat deafness alters how voices are heard by singers. He explains that hearing one's voice through a phonograph or ears blocked with cotton reveals differences and errors others detect. He cites a baritone who now only sings falsetto, unaware of the change, suggesting providence may spare ugly voices from self-destruction.
A compact dispatch from Washington covers key personal, foreign, crime, casualty, and other important stories. Officials outline policy shifts, international developments, security matters, and significant incidents shaping the national agenda.
The Capital notes pending reciprocity with the United States and British West Indies. U.S. military posts on the Canadian frontier to be strengthened. October 1891 pensions: 32,946 granted, total payments $5,368,605, average $132.50 per pensioner. Dispatch duties reassigned from the Dispatch to the Dolphin at Norfolk Navy Yard.
A collage of brief notes mentions Presipext H. E. Loucks promising to serve with pay, Rev. Dr. C. K. Netsox as elected Georgia bishop candidate, and Lonnie Guyspenc linked to a Col. Richard Savage novel. It recalls ex-Senator Ingalls in Washington, Jeax Ixcetow’s aging charity, George Wiard’s six month nap death, Frederick Suirs eyeing Strand seat, and Maj. Epward Rice decorated with a congressional medal for repelling Lee at Gettysburg.
Chicago police raid a meeting of archists, arrest those with weapons, and destroy several red flags. Three escapees from Wisconsin’s Waupun prison are recaptured in Augusta, Georgia. A fire at Tee Hive store and Padgett’s furniture store cause heavy losses, with stock and building damaged totaling $125,000.
A woman and her three children are murdered in Virginia. Mocesarron, the great romancer, is jailed in Pittsburg charged with larceny. A Chicago husband killer plot surfaces. A Minneapolis inmate commits suicide by arson. Horstox Kerry, colored, hanged in Rogersville for murder. Robert Ray Hamilton’s death in Montana is suspected foul play. Farner Barer in jail in Lincoln after killing a book agent Hayes. Prisoners at Mount Gilead break jail, ey. Gano, a wife murderer, escapes. Burglars kill clerk Charles Morant in Jacksonville and injure Itjen. three Negro suspects named. Wilkesbarre arrests for 1888 murder of Kester. Henry Higgins and Eveland, with wives. Arkansas ex-State Treasurer Woodruff’s verdict deadlocked. Bank of Madeira manager $100,000 short. John Brown colony victim. District Arrogary Mircarist prepares to prosecute Chicago anarchists. Geordr Laweener found dead in New York with a bullet wound. Daly's gambling losses reported.
Reports say Portucat plans naval protection for its interests as Brazil faces civil war with provinces declaring independence and fighting rumored. The Madrid bourse shows Bank of Spain stock sliding from 389 to 370 as international tension rises.
Reports accuse the governor of the colony of biased coverage while factions in East Africa flee to America. Other items note Brazil’s provinces resisting dictatorship, the bishop of Adelaide denying death rumors, and socialists preparing attacks in the reichstag.
A Lanes gathering of railroad officers in Bordentown New Jersey marked the dedication of the John Bull railroad monument and the 60th anniversary of New Jersey’s first locomotive train. Union Pacific reports September gross earnings 4,519,050 up 265,103. net 4,953,485 up 119,581. Nine months to Sept 10 show gross 31,165,203 down 1,538,187. net 10,353,010 down 373,010.
At Stockton California Orion a two year old trots a mile in 2 109 a record race against time Exeno Jr the champion Irish setter dies at Auburn Park after responding to Parson Davies challenge to Peter Jackson Slavin plans sail November 25 to force a match for the Nas National club of London wires a ten thousand dollar offer Davies writes Jackson to see if the California club will advance a similar amount before further steps.
Reports list the Minneapolis Boo road strike as linked to the national gathering. Seven protesters are arrested on obstruction charges during the marble and granite workers convention, with officers elected for the coming year including President Owen Laughren of New York and Vice-President 8 P Hogan of Rutland Vermont. The next convention is scheduled for Rutland Vermont.
Immigrants through New York barge office exceed 798. Chicago cloak dealer in financial trouble. Cheyenne Indians defy agent toward Pine Ridge. U.S. beet sugar investment planned near Omaha. Comaxong dies. Ulster County savings deficit shows 365000. Ostrander and Traumpher lose 581331. Irish National League calls for work over war. California bank suspended with 500000 assets. Political maneuvering for Republican convention. Calumet & Hecla dividends 20 per share. Portland man’s books rumor stirs speculation. Metropolitan Railway attachment in Denver for 20000. U.S. October exports: cotton 871227 bales value 39335331. breadstuffs 24463334. National Federation of Women’s Press clubs meets in Boston. Colorado River survey findings from California to Yuma. Tar Iiness Trust petition to recover from S. V. White & Co. creditors.
Minnesota northwest notes report a Delaware style of news from Windom where Baptists dedicated a new church valued at three thousand dollars. The item is part of a broad roll call of local events across the region including accidents, crimes, openings, and civic notes.
Eli Kenster dies after a scuffle in Rapid City. Fort Bennett abandoned, soldiers sent to Fort Meade. Waters barn fire at Miller, loss $1,000 insured $100, incendiary suspected. Cheyenne Agency losses claim $25,000. Agent Palmer denies guilt. Wind storm injures Stephen Ramer near Huron, skull fracture, death. Libel suit planned by Frances Holly against Vermillion Republican. Madison & Bristol train derailment at Bristol. no injuries. Rev. W G Dickinson named to Congregational missions supervisor post. Buffalo Gap on the Fremont Elkhoga line burned. three buildings survive.
The Aberdeen sugar factory committee has organized a large excursion to Norfolk Nebraska for November 24, returning two days later. Half-fare round trip is offered and many business men and farmers are expected to join to inspect and assess factory advantages. The Spink County bank asks depositors to withdraw funds as it plans to close. The bank, founded in 1881, will cease operations with Cashier Chase remaining to manage landed interests.
The elavaetor safe at Glasston was robbed of 2000 dollars. Kiefer and Regan's store at Larimore burglarized, 1000 dollars and valuable papers taken. A barn at Valley City burned, three horses perished. Ed. Lane, ex county auditor of Mead County, bled to death after cutting an artery while chopping brush at Sturgis. An eastbound Great Northern train near Grand Harbor killed a team of horses. driver J Belcourt unharmed. Cass County treasurer George E Nichols redeemed 15000 in court house bonds, saving about 1000 in interest. 85009 still due. Fargo railroad depot safe blown open. pennies scattered and 11 windows blown out. some currency left untouched. District court for Sargent County convened at Forman, Judge Lauder presiding. 26 criminal and 88 civil cases. Judge Lauder to Ellendale and Lisbon, ending Wahpeton in January. U S commissioner at Fargo ordered Lee Lem sent to China. case to be heard in December before Judge Temple. cost to government about 1000. A case identical to Carr vs National Elevator Company filed with clerk of supreme court. to be heard at Fargo by the Supreme Court. John Remington murder trial set for December term in Fargo. expert testimony requested. Judge McConnell notes no statutory allowance for expert testimony. It is suggested the testimony may describe hypnotism.
A Bloomer stock company built a creamery for 3500 dollars. Several injuries and deaths include a teacher in Stoughton and a man in Appleton. Franks Fiebinger jailed thirty days for dog theft and killing. A Superior bank to raise capital to 100000 on January 1. A Wilson-born man dies in Ellsworth, a missing Ashland lad is found in Iowa. Fire damages East Superior’s American House. Legal actions involve slander, false pretenses, and a two year prison term. A large Y M C A fund drive progresses at Wausau. Oldest house claim at Kaukauna. Funeral in Fall River. Dynamite blast injures a Whitewater hall. one injured.
A farmer north of Lyons lost his home to a blaze and a neighbor was badly burned trying to save it. Fire at Silver City levelled property worth about 100000 dollars, likely started by thieves aiming to loot the town. The Great Northern Wayzata sleeping car burned in Sioux City yard after a lamp fall. Portlock in Burlington indicted for murder after killing John Andreas, awaiting trial in jail. Parrett of Mediapolis faces assault suit from Mrs J W McMillgn, a sister-in-law dispute causing a court case. Charles A Smith, who left for Dubuque, has returned amid a bigamy charge after marrying Sarah Olson.
The Pittsburg Dispatch recounts a pioneer tale from Chartiers Creek Valley near Pittsburgh. A lone voyager settles at a lumbering site, his family slain by Indians, buried beside a sycamore, and a birch bark message left for rescuers. Ghostly shrieks and eerie lights are said to haunt the scene on warm summer nights.
An anecdote shows a woman misreads a situation yet a bishop learns he has been named Archbishop of York, while the tale mocks euphemisms and social pretenses. A motherly retort underscores delayed judgment as a prison term is euphemized to this institution in daily speech. A maid’s quip about an asker reveals language and meaning in marriage stories.
A station agent tells a preacher a tall tale about Lawyer Jinkins who sued a railroad after Bill Jones lost a leg. The road settled for $200 and Jinkins kept $200 while taking $50 for himself, prompting the preacher to preach on charity the next Sunday.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch note tells of a sharp eyed boy on a city streetcar who watched a stout woman pay no fare as the conductor passed. After he remarks that she is the fattest lady in the car, the woman blushes and produces a ticket, while fellow passengers smile at the moment.
A consular report describes salt manufacture in Central China showing long traditions and slow methods. Bores six inches in diameter dig into brine pockets, passed down through generations. Brine is hauled up in bamboo tubs, evaporated in iron caldrons, heat supplied by natural gas near salt wells.
The viceroy or military commander worships the flag before embarking on campaigns. High officials and soldiers witness and participate in a ritual on parade with candles, censer, wine, and the flag. Incense is placed, a threefold bow is performed, wine is poured, and a cheer marks the march to the rendezvous.
A ten year old turns mischief into an investigation tale as Tod explains to his amused grandmother that he marked the top rail balusters with his Waterbury watch chain during a visit. He claims he wound it along the rail each morning while running to breakfast, explaining the marks.
M Fatio told the Physical Society of Geneva about surgical wound treatment by birds. He cites snipes as frequent examples, noting the bird uses beak and plumage to mend damages.
An account from Medical Record details remarkable cases of birds healing after injuries. A snipe was nursed with dressings of down from its body, ligatures, and improvised splints. In another report a broken leg was realigned and bound with feathers and moss, while a ligature of flat leafed grass held a spiral splint in place.
Miss Arledge rode a bucking horse at a ranch in the Big Horn basin after a dare. The horse ran for hours covering prairie terrain before a cowboy stopped it. She held the horn despite multiple plunges, the horse dropped dead, and she was found unconscious with a leg injury and loss of muscle function in the right leg.
Report details a Colorado water site near Six Mile Rapids that foams in boilers and stains bottles dark when capped. Sediment settles to two inches in an ordinary quart, while steamboat crews noted abnormal effects at that point. Also mentions a London leader praising the Prince of Wales and news of Captain Younghusband traveling to England on leave after a Russian dispute.
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