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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1901
Page
3
A vintage column extols Bradfield's Female Regulator as a cure for leucorrhea and womb weakness amid a broader notice of wage cuts at the St. Cloud state reformitory. It reports salary reductions for Superintendent Randall and a restructured clerical line, plus a DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve endorsement and a local telegraph accident in Kenyon resulting in death.
Geo W Lane of Pewamo Michigan praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the best remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble. He says years of suffering left him bedridden at times but the product cured him completely and he offers to pay for it if it fails, a promise he has never had to honor. H P Dunn & Co.
A home based treatment claims to cure drunkenness as a disease without publicity loss of time. It promises rapid results, tasteless medicine in tea or coffee, and notes thousands cured through self use or by friends. Sold for one dollar with full directions and physician advice on request from Edwin B. Giles & Company in Philadelphia.
An old classified style ad offers money loans on home or business property with three to twelve year terms. It touts health benefits claimed for Rock Mountain Tea and markets the product at 85 cents from McFadden Drug Company, presenting a curious blend of financial and medicinal appeals.
Fire at Extension mine No 2 slope near Nanaimo spreads through No 2 and No 3 mines after two explosions. 12 men entered to fight the blaze never returned. No water to fight the fire. only closure of the entrance remains possible, risking a terrible explosion and huge job losses. additional smoke and blasts accompany the disaster.
Washington reports Dr. Silva received a Bogota dispatch announcing a cabinet crisis and the appointment of Miguel Abadia Mendez as minister of foreign affairs. The cabinet likely resigned over disagreement on a proposed gold loan to finance naval and other operations. officials say the situation is not deemed serious despite the currency devaluation.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York conclude a westward tour in Vancouver B C after a ceremonial welcome at the Canadian Pacific depot. Mayor Townley reads an address as the couple visit the courthouse, open a drill hall, and honor local volunteers who served in South Africa before boarding the Empress of India for Victoria.
Washington October 1 Brigadier General J M Bell has retired on account of age after a week as brigadier general filling Ludlow’s vacancy It is said no successor will be named until Secretary Root returns Colonel William M Bisbee was to have been given the post He is Rhode Island born and enlisted in the Civil War brevetted twice for gallantry He became a colonel in 1899 and is with his regiment in the Philippines
Pittsburg Oct 1 The executive committee of the home mission board of the Reformed Church in America outlined plans at the Monongahela conference to build a memorial church in Washington to replace Grace Church where President Roosevelt worships. All English speaking synods will be asked to donate and it is hoped the president will be worshipping in the new church before snow flies next year.
A party of iron mine figures James Corrigan Son Price McKinney B F Jones J B Laughlin H S Kiehle arrived in Duluth and left for the iron ranges. The last three are tied to the steel trust and the trip may lead to the Cor rigan McKinney mines transfer. Previous talks sought nine million dollars but stalled.
Duluth observers report a large steamer seen burning three miles from shore at 6 a m by policeman John Roberg and two families. The craft disappeared after burning to the water’s edge. Local mariners are skeptical and no missing boats are officially reported.
Government estimates for the next fiscal year seek 6 250 000 dollars for rural free delivery, 2 750 000 more than the current year. Free delivery in cities totals 18 745 000 dollars, up 9 percent. Governor Durbin delays ruling on Goebel murder case until after week. Venezuelan govt denies forced loans claims amid bank and store troubles.
The Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad is surveying a direct line from the head of the lakes to St Paul and Minneapolis. Two crews are at work. One crew travels from Copper Creek toward West Superior and will then turn back. A second crew surveys toward Hudson and will return to meet the first crew to complete the line.
In Buffalo on Oct 1 the five republics of Central America marked their Sept 15 anniversary at the New York state building during the Pan-American exposition. Observances were delayed from 1821’s original date due to President McKinley’s assassination.
Ex Captain John M Neall formerly commanding Troop D Fourth United States Cavalry was found guilty in federal court of forging Colonel F M Coxe paymaster on a 460 dollar voucher tied to Private John Nelson of his troop. In Washington a Brule Indian reservation dispatch reports Indians overpowered police and seized an Indian prisoner from the guardhouse with an inspector now investigating.
A Brussels dispatch reports that Mr Kruger abandoned plans to send a delegation to the U.S. president after learning that Theodore Roosevelt will pursue non intervention. The statement notes the president will not engage in foreign mediation and maintains U.S. non intervention policy.
Berlin reports University of Koenigsberg professors in anatomy chemistry and physics have excluded women from lectures denying women regular medical study at the institution.
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