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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1894

Page

6

Serial installment delayed for Thanksgiving issue

The second installment of the serial story is postponed to next week due to Thanksgiving matter. Maxim will soon exhibit his military flying machine in England, but Chinese armies lead in such inventions. Brighton England experiments with armored trains protected by steel plates and rattling guns. A hint is offered for railroad and express managers in the Southwest.

Maxim England China Brighton Eng California Fig Syrup Co

Geographer J. E. Reclus Sentenced in Absence

The French geographer J. E. Reclus received a twenty year sentence for anarchy and was not present in France for the verdict. Swami Vivekananda, India’s famed reformer and translator of Kempis into Sanskrit, was refused admission to a Baltimore hotel for racial reasons but found accommodation elsewhere.

J. E. Reclus France Swami Vivekananda India Thomas A Kempis Baltimore

Guillotin Myth and Gunpowder Irony

An old superstition links inventors to their devices. The text notes Dr Guillotin did not die by his invention, while it observes that the Chinese regret inventing gunpowder.

Dr. Guillotin

New York Robber Targets Chinese Quarter On Mott Street

A New York thief seized a China man asleep in a hallway and robbed him of his outer garments. The assailant then joined locals in Mott Street, where one Chinese man feigned innocence and guided him to an opium joint before the victim was stripped of all possessions and beaten. An international telephone network aims to link Europe, with Amsterdam Rotterdam Brussels and Antwerp already connected.

New York Mott Street Europe Amsterdam Rotterdam Brussels Antwerp

Vast stockpiles of French wine and champagne

In the Marne district cellars 150,000,000 bottles of sparkling wine sit, enough to supply the world for six years. Excluded are the 1894 vintage and other sparkling French wines. A huge quantity of all French wines remains, a byproduct of seven consecutive fine vintages.

Marne France

Varicose Veins for the Prince of Wales Affect Attire

The prince of Wales suffers varicose veins requiring careful self care and frequent leg bandaging. His afflicted legs have reduced the wearing of knee breeches at royalty events since 1870, altering attire standards in entertainments where royals attend.

Prince of Wales

Trade figures show Britain focused as Japan plans partition

China trades about 238 million dollars annually with 60 percent with Great Britain. Japan proposes dividing the empire into three parts, likely with Russia and France approving, threatening England with about 138 million dollars yearly impact, a matter likely occupying the British cabinet.

China Great Britain Japan Russia France England

Pittsburg Population Claim Compared To Chicago Range

Pittsburg counts people within sixty miles of the city and finds 1,608,964, about 52 000 more than the same radius around Chicago. The notion of Chicago being a rival amuses Windy City officials, but there may be substance to the claim.

Pittsburg Chicago Ohio

Armenian immigration grows in Massachusetts factories and trade

Armenians increasingly appear in Massachusetts workplaces with strong business talent. Many flee Turkish rule and seek better opportunity in this country, becoming bankers and merchants as they settle.

Massachusetts

Armenian Christian Massacre Provokes Call for Action

The piece condemns the Armenian slaughter in Asiatic Turkey and urges the sultan to punish the bloodthirsty leaders behind the atrocity, stressing that such acts challenge any belief in a civilizing progress in the region.

Harvard Class of 1829 Figures in Dr. Holmes Poem

A Boston writer, speaking from the card, names a list of Harvard 1829 alumni tied to Dr. Holmes's poem The Boys. The figures include Dr. Chandler Robins, Judge George T. Bigelow, speaker F. B. Crowninshield, Mayor George W. Richardson, Congressman George T. Davis, Reverend James Freeman Clarke, Professor Peirce, Benjamin Curtis, Rev S F Smith, and others.

Boston

Odessa Celebrates Centennial of Its Foundation

The city of Odessa marks centennial anniversary since its 1794 founding on territory ceded by Turkey in 1792. From four hundred houses and six thousand residents at the century’s start, the port city now lists over five hundred thousand inhabitants, including about one hundred fifty thousand Jews, and stands as a hub of wealth built on commerce.

Odessa Liverpool Russia Turkey Duc de Richelieu Alexander

Cleveland expands classified service to include internal revenue

President Cleveland orders extension of the classified service to include the internal revenue department. New York bankers are draining gold from the treasury to buy new bonds. The reserve stands at about 57.5 million dollars while subscribers to the bond issue may withdraw 8 to 9 million in gold.

Cleveland Internal Revenue Department New York

Notable Deaths and Local Obituaries Across States

The report lists several notable deaths and illnesses including George A. Colbrath of Natick Massachusetts, Joseph Lewis of Manchester England, Dr L T Holder of Keokuk Iowa found dead in Memphis Tennessee, and William Martin of Thompsonville Connecticut. It also notes Mrs Croly Jennie June elected president of the New York State Woman's club, and Gen John T McClernand gravely ill in Springfield Illinois. Col George B Richardson of Springfield Missouri lies near death while a controversial marriage to Marian Neely aims to settle a large estate.

George A. Colbrath Henry Wilson Natick Mass Joseph Lewis Manchester Eng Stephenson Kansas City Croly Jennie June New York State Woman's Club Lesier L. T. Holder Keokuk Iowa Memphis William Martin United States Thompsonville Conn George B. Richardson Springfield Marian B. Neely

Fatal train wrecks and disasters across the nation

Fireman Thomas B. Matthews dies in a freight wreck at Frazer Tennessee. Phosphate barge blast kills workers in Charlotte Florida. A flagman’s error causes a Massillon Ohio collision killing one and wounding two. Southern Phosphate works burns at Macon Georgia, losses 125000 to 150000 with 90000 insured. Four miners suffocated in Black Hawk Colorado. Rock Island Wabash crash near Oskaloosa Iowa. two locomotives and several cars destroyed. Train wreckers ditch near Eunice Louisiana. Fireman S G Eiger killed. Engineer Joseph M Aulden injured. Pennsylvnia coal train plunges through Larimer bridge. eight believed buried. Charles Smith killed near Chester Pennsylvania. Water heater explosion injures several in Chicago. Bear mauls Miss Anna Wormborough near Guthrie Oklahoma. injuries likely fatal. Capt Joseph Wiggins returns from Arctic wreck near Yugorshar with Russian guide.

Thomas B. Matthews Frazer Tenn Durham Ivey Colorado Black Hawk Colo Rock Island Wabash Oskaloosa Iowa Eunice G. Eiger Joseph M. Aulden Pennsylvania Road Larimer Charles Smith Kentucky South War” Company Chester

Pardons and Trials In A Changing Nation

Reports of pardons for Charles Cooprider after eight months served and a string of violent confrontations across Iowa Illinois and Missouri. Other items include a string of indictments for labor trouble violence in New Orleans a fatal police shooting in St Louis and fraud and murder cases spanning Oklahoma Kansas City and Boston.

Rumors of a royalist move to restore Queen Liliaokalani

The report notes anxiety in Hawaii over a possible royalist bid to restore Queen Liliaokalani to the throne.

Liliaokalani Hawaii Australia Salvation Army Canada Uncle Sam Thames Eaton Oxford Colleges London

Diverse city and world items span political to science notes

A wide briefing lists T E Osbourn’s creditors closing his Sibley grocer shop, Wessington Springs school epidemic, Hatch bill push by National Grange, Chicago East rail time gains, Lowell on Mars, Cherokee bench seat, papal earthquake fund, Brazilian amnesty decree, Jannet death, Pawtucket strike settle, Rock Island rate withdrawal, Alabama re election caucus, Bi Metallic conference, Baltimore council inquiry, Georgia railroad sale, Kolb manifesto, Armenian massacre reports, New York senatorial politics, Will Illinois hog cholera, Kelly widow benefit, Kossuth tour, Hungary unrest, Irene Redmond inquiry, and more.

T. E. Osbourn Sibley Iowa Wessington Springs S. C Congress National Grange Chicago East Fort Wayne Mars Percival Lowell Lowell Observatory Jesse Cochran Supreme Bench of the Indian Nation Cherokee Council Pope Italy Moreas Brazil Claudio Jannet America Tiepke Pawtucket R. L Rock Island Road Morgan Alabama American Bi-Metallic League St. Louis Baltimore Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad Kolb Vienna Armenia Lawrence Goulds New York Will Illinois

Slumming Tract Prank Ends With Vow of Vengeance

A West Walnut Street woman, inspired by London slum tales, visits Philadelphia slums and hands out a tract titled Abide with me to a man on a lamppost who replies he is married. She returns home, vowing vengeance against tracts and slumming after the encounter.

West Walnut Street London Philadelphia Bainbridge Philadelphia Record

Minnesota In Brief Day by Day Resume of the Week

A compact review of notable Minnesota events from the past week summarizes key occurrences across the state. It highlights politics, economy, society, and community milestones with concise notes.

Minnesota North Star

Lincoln mill resumes steady run after repairs at Anoka

Sunday reports indicate the Lincoln mill in Anoka returned to service after a three week shutdown for repairs. In Cormorcint a dance saw three youths lose fur overcoats valued at 40 dollars with no clues found. Redwood Falls received lumber for Edlund mine as drilling to deeper quartz targets begins. Young and Douglass store in Montrose was burglarized stealing about 10 dollars and clothing. Redwood county grand jury indicted four petty theft suspects including Harry McLean for Belvue post office burglary and six saloonkeepers for selling liquor to minors.

Lincoln Anoka Cormorcint Redwood Falls Redwood County Grand Jury Harry McLean Belvue

Young Man Killed on Track and Other City Notes

Martin Verness of Red Wing was killed while on a track as authorities report. An autopsy by Coroner Spring in Minneapolis found Miss Sarah McCurdy died from a brain hemorrhage. A Beltrami Beltrami Beltrami elevator fire destroyed 30 000 bushels of wheat with losses around 25000 dollars. Worthington jurors convict Richard Darling of second degree assault for shooting his brother A H Rose in June. five year sentence imposed.

Martin Verness Red Wing Minneapolis Spring Sarah McCurdy St. Anthony Dakota Beltrami Worthington Richard Darling A. H. Rose Darling

Fire destroys Crescent Creamery in Northfield

A Northfield fire totally destroyed the Crescent Creamery Company building of St. Paul. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars with insurers noted. In Hastings Hon J F Norrish reports two fat Short horn steers lost on his stock farm fed on ground wheat and oats. Edwin Marlow a candy maker at Paris Marton company committed suicide at Al Hart’s Minneapolis premises, severing his head with a razor. He left a wife and five children.

Northfield Crescent Creamery Company St. Paul J. F. Norrish Hastings Edwin Marlow Paris-Marton Company al Hart Polk Street Minneapolis

Robbery and arson incidents in Minnesota area

The Biwabik express was robbed with $25 secured. The Crescent Creamery plant at Northfield burned causing $5,000 in losses. Vasil Varian, accused of fatally stabbing Joe Podany in Minneapolis, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder with an early trial sought and date to be set Thursday. Rosenberg & Kodas store at 1313 Washington Ave North is closed with owners missing and peddlers goods unpaid, claims estimated at $5,000 with more expected.

United States Express Biwabik Crescent Creamery Northfield Vasil Varian Joe Podany Minneapolis Rosenberg & Kodas Washington Avenue Chicago

Local News Briefs From Novembers End

Thursday reports include Knudt Aanenson of Laverne dying after a hunting accident, leaving a wife and seven children. Charles Erickson of Lake City, longtime Chu berg Erickson partner and A O U W member, dies. Reed & Sherwood’s mill at Anoka closes after a record run. Downey, missing from Iron Junction, reappears in Washington as a railroad foreman. Alex Fairfield’s Hastings residence burns, valued at 1200 with 1050 insurance on contents.

Knudt Aanenson Laverne Charles Erickson Lake City Chuberg & Erickson A. O. U. W. Reed & Sherwood Anoka Robert Downey Iron Junction Washington Alex Fairfield Hastings

Indictment Dropped in Ash Editor Case and Local Fires

Judge Lewis of Fergus Falls held the indictment against Editor King of Ash by defective and the case will not be tried. The body of Lewis Axness, who disappeared from Rushford last July, was found within eighty rods of her former home, suspended from a tree. It looks like death by own action. Fire destroyed the barn of Math Gan in Springhill town. Six horses, three cows and five hundred bushels of oats burned. Loss about $2,000, partly insured. Frank Laysek, a carpenter of Winona, who fell from the new St Stanislaus Polish church, died last night. The Union planing mill in Minneapolis was damaged by fire. loss of seat and lumber unspecified.

Lewis Axness Rushford Math Gan Springhill Frank Laysek Winona St. Stanislaus

Local Briefs Chronicle Sudden Deaths and Industry Moves

Mrs J W Powell wife of a Delano Methodist minister died in a buggy accident. John Kuoba died from a concussion after a wedding dance mishap in Montgomery. Fire destroyed James Griffin’s home near Rochester with losses of 2500 dollars. A V Swanson was killed by a falling limb at Gust Sexton’s camp in Sand Creek. W C Snow sold his Le Sueur hardware store to Cosgrove and Tomlinson. George A Elder faced four grand larceny indictments in Duluth district court. United States sues North American Telegraph in Minneapolis over alien labor law involving a Port Arthur operator. Butler Bros of St Paul win a Duluth contract for a new office block on the old Hotel St Louis site.

J. W. Powell Delano John Kuoba Montgomery James Griffin Rochester Stillwater A. V. Swanson Gust Sexton Sand Creek W. C. Snow le Sueur J. R. S. Cosgrove W. H. Tomlinson George A. Elder Duluth Elder United States Minneapolis North American Telegraph Company Port Arthur W. B. Silvey

Nicholas I Reassures Europe on Russian Accession

The conservative utterances of Nicholas I on his accession to the Russian throne have quieted European alarm. Money centers and houses report no disturbance and the young sovereign appears to have a level head or strong advisers behind him.

Nicholas 1R Europe

Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets on Nov 27

Chicago reports wheat and corn futures with November close values and December openings. Minneapolis shows mixed wheat quotes and on track grain prices while Milwaukee lists steady grains and provisions. Chicago hog and cattle markets reflect active trading with price ranges for different grades and weights. St Paul records hogs and cattle bulk demand with price bands.

Iive Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee Western Rangers St. Paul

Hypnosis Case Shocks Eau Claire Residents

Dr. G W Pickin and son Asizal arrested in Eau Claire Wisconsin on charges linked to a seventeen year old girl Emma Mabel Briggs found at the doctor’s home. Prosecution focuses on alleged hypnotic control and repeated harm with evidence to center on hypnotic influence and telepathic connections.

Eau Claire Wis G. W. Pickin Asizal Pickin Pickin Emma Mabel Briggs Joseph M. Briggs Young Pickin Tickins

Yale Triumphs Over Harvard 12 to 4 in Yale Field Game

Yale defeated Harvard 12 to 4 in a football game played Saturday in New Haven. The victory improves Yale’s standing as the season progresses.

Yale Springfield Mass Harvard

Relief society aids boy in perilous journey case

In St Paul Secretary Hutchins of the relief society reports on Carland a boy whose father allegedly abandoned him with 15 cents and ragged clothing. The father who lives in Minneapolis ordered the boy to reach New York begging and never return. The case draws attention from charitable officials.

St. Paul Hutchins Relief Society Carland Minneapolis New York Beco

Five Kansas City medical students arrested for grave robbing

Special five students from the university medical college of Kansas City were seized at Oak Grove cemetery in the early hours. The group Zimmerman Durart Hinton Klopp and Reyburn were caught by officers after a tip. They were jailed and later released on bail following a search that found digging traces but no robbers.

Kansas City Special University Medical College Oak Grove Cemetery Kan Zimmerman Durart Hinton Klopp Reyburn

Swiss appoints Dr Pieda von Iocarnes as minister to Washington

Berne announces the Bundesrat has named Dr Pieda von Iocarnes Swiss minister to the United States. He currently serves as counselor of the Swiss legation in Rome.

Berne Switz The Bundesrath Pieda von Iocarnes Washington Rome

Milan police arrest two in reported incident

Milan Minnesota officers report the arrest of Ptil Hughes and an accomplice this morning in connection with an alleged incident involving the daughter of Paul Mileck.

Milan Minn Special Ptil Hughes Paul Mileck

Stephen Leader Sold to Memra Brown and Car of This Place

The Stephen Leader has been sold to Memra Brown and Car of this place. The move transfers ownership to the local firm, following prior ownership by Stephen.

Stephen Page Stephen Leader Memra, Brown & Car of

Kent to be Hanged for Murder at Mandan

Mandan North Dakota November 25 The jury found Myron R Kent guilty of murder and fixed the punish ment at death in a capital case He allegedly employed his hired man Tom Swidenski to kill his wife Julia Laird Kent. Swidenski confessed to the hiring and the killing followed by Kent being brought to Mandan for trial.

Mandan N. D Kent Myron R. Kent Burbank Ohio H. G. Blake Medina First National Bank of W. L. Terrill Pancoast Minneapolis Himesif M. R. Kent Lairds Julia Laird Chicago Bismarck Tom Swidenski Swidenski

Sugar bounty suits filed in Court of Claims seek $11 million

J Archibald Murray filed three suits in the court of claims on the same claim for sugar bounty for 1894. The Chino Alley Beet Sugar Co of New Jersey seeks 43121, the Norfolk Beet Sugar Co of New Jersey 3093, and the Oxnard Beet Sugar Co 11782.案件 likely fast tracked toward final settlement with broad stakes.

Washington United States Territories Treasury Department J. Archibald Murray New York Court of Claims United States Court

Poor German Immigrant Becomes Millionaire Over Rheumatic Cure

Frank Schrage rose from poverty to wealth after a new rheumatism remedy was found. A syndicate paid him 100000 cash and agreed to 100000 yearly until he earns 1 million. Swanson Rheumatic Care Co claims the cure’s success and seeks agents and mail orders.

Curiaco Frank Schrage Schrage Philadelphia Swanson Rheumatic Care Company Dearborn Street Chicago

Lumberman Lind Dies in Smoke During House Fire

Fire at a frame dwelling behind 1817 Second Street North in Minneapolis early today left C. F. Lind, a lumberman, suffocated by smoke. The small house housed about a dozen people. Lind was last seen drinking the prior evening and likely in a stupor when the blaze started.

Minneapolis Second Street C. F. Lind Lind

Condition of Trade Improves Amid Cold Weather Across Regions

Bradstreet reports stronger trade as cold weather boosts demand for holiday goods and heavy clothing. In the South, cotton prices edge up due to optimistic crop estimates, while railways favor cotton shipments. Northern lakes navigation closes season with generally satisfactory results.

New York Bradstreet Southern Lumber Southern Atlantic States North Lake Navigation

Professor Leroux Fends Off Gunman on Vine Place Corner

In Minneapolis a rough-looking tramp accosted Prof. F. R. Leroux at the corner of Eighteenth Street and Vine Place. Leroux raised his hands and drew a revolver, scaring the intruder away.

Minneapolis F. R. Leroux Eighteenth Street Vine Place

Tonka appoints new postmaster in Minnetonka

F. E. Murphy was today appointed postmaster at Minnetonka Minnesota replacing C H Berwell who was removed. The change occurred in Hennepin county and reflects a routine postal administration update for the town.

Tonka P. M Minneapolis F. E. Murphy Minnetonka Hennepin County C. H. Berwell

Battle at Enon Church Ended in Moss Slaying

A gunfight at Enon Church near Carrollton Mississippi left Claude Moss dead after a struggle with Ben P. Chatman marshal of Carrollton and D C Brewer deputy sheriff who confronted Moss over murder charges in Monticello Arkansas. Brewer was wounded in the arm and Chatman was injured as Moss grabbed for a pistol and resisted arrest. The incident drew intense public reaction with bystanders fainting.

Memphis Tenn Carrollton Miss Ben P. Chatman D. C. Brewer Enon Church Claude Moss Monticellie Drew County Ark Stone Arkansas Carroll County Moss Enon Chatman Brewer

Daring Robbers Sack Shiner Texas In Fire and Loot

In Shiner Texas a dawn explosion started a blaze that levelled nine buildings and caused losses of at least 25000 in cash and 15000 in books. A $100000 figure appears in the damage. Sheriff Houchin pursued suspects who fled by freight train as crowds gathered.

Shiner Texas Halletsville Tex A. G. Wangemann Houchin

Possible disaster as Indiana liner sinks feared

Philadelphia reports the American Liner Indiana with Captain Townsend is overdue by six days after sailing from Liverpool and Queenstown. A Galvin crewman sighted a life raft on a gale plumed crest, adding to fears for the 70 crew and 140 steerage aboard.

Philadelphia Indiana Townsend Liverpool Queenstown Hunter Galvin Girard Point Q& Passenger

Fire destroys Bousfield Wooden ware plant in Minneapolis

A fire at the Bousfield Wooden ware company plant in Minneapolis caused a total loss. The old frame section burned first, quickly engulfing the newer part, with the plant and machinery valued at 50 000 dollars and insured for 5 909 dollars through Fletcher & Macsh agency.

Minneapolis Bousfield Woodenware Company Fletcher & Macsh Agency

Populist Vote Totals Rise in Two Years

The World lists Populist votes by state from the last general election. It compares 1892 and the current year, showing 1,041,028 votes in 1892 and 1,636,000 this year, a gain of about 595,000.

New York the World Today the World

Ward Restored to Citizenship in Geneseo

Ferdinand Ward has received from Governor Flower the letters restoring full citizen rights. The action occurred in Geneseo New York on November 27. Ward regains citizenship status after the governor's official letters.

Geneseo N. Y Ferdinand Ward Flower

Drunken mob attacks Minister in Cando

At Cando Rev. J. McNamara M E pastor was mobbed by a group of drunken ruffians who knocked him down kicked him and stamped upon him. The assault stemmed from his efforts to prosecute the blind pigs in Rolla North Dakota on November 27.

Rolla N. D Cando Rev. J. McNamara M. E

Stillwater remembers Myron D. Kent murder case clerk

Stillwater residents recall Myron D. Kent, convicted of murdering his wife in Mandan, who served as a clerk in Isaac Staples' office in 1881.

Winter Frauds Case Involving Clinton Residents

Mrs. Mary Dwight reported a threat demanding $1000 under a Nov 20 deadline near Clinton. Detective work led to Peter Kelly and others. Kelly claimed peer pressure, McIntyre denies involvement. McIntyre’s father, the assistant district attorney, was telegraphed for. All but McIntyre were discharged by local justice.

Utica N. Y Mary Dwight Theodore W. Dwight Clinton New York City Dwight H. Olmstead New York Peter Kelly Clinton Union School Clarence Kellogg Lawrence Fitzpatrick Daniel G. McIntyre Bert Jones Calvin Barber Kelly McIntyre McIintyre Hamilton College Dwight

Greek Church Dedication by Bishop Nicholas in Pittsburg

Bishop Nicholas of San Francisco visits Pittsburg to dedicate a Greek Catholic church tomorrow. He wears crepe in honor of the late Alexander Th. The ceremony marks one of the few Greek churches in the country.

Pittsburg Nicholas San Francisco Alesander TH

Porterville Death of Mrs Russell’s Father

Lathrop Horton died at Porterville aged ninety four. He was the father of Mrs Elizabeth Russell, defendant in the noted Russell case, and a resident of Eau Claire Wisconsin special.

Russell Eau Claire Wis

Czar Nicholas Weds Princess Alix in Grand St Petersburg Ceremony

Crowds lined Nevsky Prospect as the fortress guns proclaimed the marriage of Czar Nicholas II to Princess Alix of Hesse Darmstadt. The procession featured grand carriages, guard detachments, and a reception of intense public enthusiasm. The ceremony followed Greek Orthodox rites at the chapel and the couple returned to the Anitchkoff palace amid cheers from the people.

St. Petersburg Czar Nicholas Sr Alix Hesse- Darmstadt Nevsky Anitchkoff Palace Winter Palace Grand Duke Michael Hussars Chevaliers Des Guardes Lancers Czarina

Free Silver Dominates Trans-Mississippi Congress Session

In St Louis on November 28 the seventh Trans Mississsippi congress sat with Ex Gov Prince of New Mexico chairing for the afternoon. Resolutions flooded in favoring 16 to 1 silver, river and harbor improvements, reciprocal treaties, and a Nicaragua canal under U S control. A notable proposal urged the body to refuse any recommendation on silver or tariffs.

St. Louis Prince New Mexico Whitmore Congress Hunton Iowa River Improvement Commission Nicaragua Canal United States Hennepin Canal Duluth

Convict Escapes Stillwater Prison Then Captured in St Paul

James Brown, a 21 year old United States convict from the Southern Alabama district serving two years for robbing mails, slipped through Stillwater gates last night as a runner and did not return. He was recaptured in St Paul and will be sent back to Stillwater.

Stillwater James Brown United States Alabama St. Paul Brown

Attorney Horace W. Brown Dies Suddenl y

Horace W. Brown a well known attorney died suddenly yesterday in Argyle Minn after a brief illness.

Sum Argyle, Minn Horace W. Brown

George Case Dropped in Grand Larceny Trial

Minneapolis dated report states Fred George faced grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing several hundred dollars from the Police Association where he served as treasurer. Prosecutor Nye said evidence was insufficient for conviction and advised a verdict of nolo contendere.

Minneapolis Fred George District Frank M. Nye George Police Association

Pension Appeals Board Clears Ten Thousand Cases

Assistant Secretary John M. Reynolds reports the pension appeals board reduced a backlog from 4,965 in April 1893 to timely decisions by November 1894. In eighteen and a half months 5,147 new appeals were added, totaling over 10,000 cases considered and ruled upon, the most in any comparable period. Describes ending tardy justice for soldiers widows and orphans.

Washington Board of Pension Appeals Interior John M. Reynolds Smith

Poison Bought

Coroner's jury probes the murder of Emanuel Otto near Morton Minnesota. Otto's youngest son admitted purchasing strychnine at a nearby town, a druggist register showing his signature contradicts the denial. Verdict pending toxicology results from the victim's stomach analysis.

Redwood Falls Minx Emanuel Otto Morton Otto

No Change Reported in Asheville Miss Stevenson’s Condition

Special from Asheville North Carolina reports there is no change in the condition of Miss Stevenson. Details remain scarce as officials provide no new updates on her health status.

Asheville N. C Miss Stevenson

Free Christmas Gifts From Lion Coffee Premium Offer

During the cold snap a promotion promises free presents in exchange for eighteen Lion coffee heads mailed to Woolson Spice Co Voloduy Ohio. The offers include items like a fine picture Meditation and other rewards, with coffee advertised as a premium. Send your address on a postal card if your dealer lacks the illustrated Premium List.

Woolson Spice Company Voloduy Ohio

Echoes in Adirondack Woods Reverberate Across Lakes

A solitary whoop echoes around Adirondack lakes, bouncing through nearby woods and then carried by distant groves. The repeated cries grow louder then fade, with the nearer echoes conveying a vivid sense of fresh woodland life.

Adirondack

Ethel Knox Delays Call at Midnight

A late scene features Ethel Knox arguing she does not feel called but ultimately agrees to stay up past midnight. The dialogue conveys fatigue and hesitation as she concedes to the request.

Ethel Knox

Dialogue Reflects Tensions and Caution in Courtly Exchange

A brief exchange shows Jess and Bess debating appearances and intelligence. The lines contrast charm with suspicion, suggesting social pressure to be discreet and modest to succeed while warnings against arrogance or ignorance emerge in terse dialogue.

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