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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1890
Page
2
A Brainerd Dispatch piece notes that very few reach ages beyond 75 and a claim about a Chinaman Hee Li discovering America in 217 B C is mentioned as possibly familiar, with publishers INGERSOLL & WIELAND filing the item from Brainard.
A Scottish willow species yields flowers whose nectar lasts long for a bumble bee. The insect makes a long sip, taking about a day to gather the needed load.
Angered critics argue that talk is not legal tender for pensions and refuse to accept longer payments to Mrs Par sons and the brevet widow of Spies, signaling fallout from the dispute.
Prof. Cohn of Breslau reports that heating damp hay to trigger spontaneous combustion is caused by a fungus.
A claim states thirty one dollar bills weigh as much as a twenty dollar gold piece. Those who can amass fifty dollars at once can test the comparison and confirm or refute the statement.
Mrs Evwapets Peasopy of Bos ton is near 90 and first introduced the Froe bel system of kindergarten education. She remains mentally sharp and active in educational matters.
The narrative shifts from manual exploration to large scale extraction with machinery. Vast beds of blue clay are excavated, washed, and sifted to reveal diamonds. Diamonds are sorted by size and sold by weight in bulk dealings.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press argues the Minneapolis population was padded by 24 000, asserting the true count should be 140 000 while the published figure shows 164 000.
The report notes rising funeral costs this year increase losses for insurers. It states old line firms and secret assessment societies suffer while stock company shareholders see reduced profits.
The proposition to establish flax industries in the northwest signals a shift in economic policy. The idea aims to convert rotting flax straw into useful products through home manufactories, benefiting farmers in the region.
Paris editor M. Dremont reports possession of a letter from Boulanger when minister of war stating he would restore the monarchy if promoted to marshal and made a duke with an annual 200,000 franc allowance.
Men in New York City collect discarded tin cans and flatten them into strips to cover bungs of barrels. They also gather and grind old shoes into fertilizer. The secondhand trade in Gotham covers food articles and sustains livelihoods.
The World Herald jokes about security concerns in Omaha citing the Statue of Liberty on the Coliseum roof. The paper quips it is easier to locate an unwanted corpse than a readily available coroner in town.
English sparrows have adapted to electric lights in New York City parks. At dawn when the current is off and globes cool, insects gathered inside are killed by heat. The birds then descend to feed on the dead insects remaining around the carbons.
An aged Cassell's chronicle recalls two valiant mares driven by sand flies across remote western Australia. The herd grows from five to eleven as foals arrive, blending in two newcomers. Civilization pursues, but the wild horses remain elusive, fleet, and free far from settlements through years of pursuit.
Senator Pettigrew notes Cheyenne at Pine Ridge agency likely to be moved to Montana. About 200 have deserted to Tongue River County as Interior Department decision shifts land and transfer plans possibly approved by a new commission. Washington reports detail the pending relocation action.
Mrs Emma Cooper once of Lockport New York now runs a Fulton dry goods store inherits nine million dollars in England after the deaths of her parents and husband. Samuel Spooner a Boston policeman receives a Wales letter asserting he is the oldest living direct lineal Swinton Spooner heir to London property valued at two and a half million dollars.
A compilation of fatal and serious injuries from accidents across North America and Europe. Lineman Thomas Lewis died after hitting a live wire in Omaha. A Milwaukee woman and four others were badly hurt when a wagon was struck by a runaway team. A twelve year old rescued his brother from a creek but drowned. A Turk caravan suffered seven drownings in Arkansas. An elephant attack in Muscatine killed two horses during a circus parade. A Bay City fire destroyed 150 piles of lumber worth $60 0. Sailors near Sunbridge, Ontario, found Bowyer dead and others believed drowned. A Manning cyclone reported with fatalities and injuries. Massena school roof blown off with no further damage. Gas explosion in Wilkes-Barre's Murray shaft killed five men. A train derailment near Florence and Fiesole caused five deaths and twenty injuries. King Humbert and Queen Margaret redirected to assist the injured after the disaster.
A sweep of incidents across the globe includes lynching threats in Warren County Mississippi, massacres in Vita Zanzibar, and Murray's alleged train wrecking. Crimes span murders in San Francisco and Glasgow, embezzlement trials, suicides, and a Berlin royal insult sentencing.
Reports detail Arthur Thomas's widow's illness after his death and multiple arrests in Chattanooga for cipher schemes involving drafts and false telegraphic orders. Other cases include Walnut Hill frauds in Jefferson county Ohio, a Galveston broker’s son implicated, and accusations tied to the Russell murder with Joliet sentences. Fireworks clash in Mexico City injures officials.
The official report states 587 sailors drowned and 66 saved from the Turkish man of war Ertogral. In Ireland Tipperary, Nationalist leader trial draws disorder as police club bystanders. Zanzibar dispatch warns harsh action on Arab slave crew captured by British warships. Goan election riot leaves eight dead and fifty wounded. France reports flood damage with Annonay hit by river floods. factories and bridges destroyed and railways rendered impassable. Water levels rise with fatalities including a manufacturer and several women.
Report covers Bergholz Ohio cholera outbreak forcing village exodus, a shipboard Iron and Steel Institute cruise aboard the Servia, Leprosy death of Mrs. William B. Allen in Kansas, a habeas corpus bid for anarchist Michael Schwab, sea loss of Abbie Clifford crew, and franchise convention gridlock amid racial politics.
Joseph Glover a fifteen year old bell boy at the Burton house in Hurley Wis is jailed on forgery charges after a sequence of pilfered mail drafts. An $100 draft was found in his room and a $35 draft forged at the post. Investigators traced indorsements and bank dealings to the alleged scheme.
Miss Mamie Joseph, daughter of merchant Bernard Joseph, was shot and killed by Alexander Campbell, her former fiancé, at the Joseph mansion in Sr. Avereuxe Florida. Campbell forced entry, fired multiple shots after Miss Mamie tried to flee, and was arrested amid possible lynching fears. He claimed they were engaged and he expected to hang.
In Wasusves Wisconsin a man named Pelter surprised by his wife’s alleged lover Harry Marshall fired a revolver. Marshall shot Pelter in the hand and fled then surrendered claiming to have killed his man. Marshall faced trial for carrying concealed weapons while Mrs Pelter recently appeared in court for defamation.
Senator Davis attended the state department and C H Malmross of St Paul was appointed consul in Spain. The post is not large but noted as a plum. Other nominations include George S Batchellor to Portugal as minister resident and consul general along with several postmasters across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and the Dakotas.
Explosion of gas at Stirling colliery in Suamoxen Pennsylvania today leaves Edward Durkin John Driscoll Philip Shull John O Gara and Thomas Brennan among the seriously burned with ten others severely injured.
In Cleveland the executive committee of the National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders approved a new standard records system. The old method of trotting for tin cup records is abolished and replaced by a standard stake. horses winning a heat in 2:30 or better are sent to the stable. Old records remain valid until midnight Sept 30. new rules take effect Oct 1. The decision was unanimous.
In La Crosse Wisconsin special telegram reports the US court adjourned with evidence complete for the prosecution in W M Palmer charged with using the mails to swindle. Palmer's witnesses W M Carr and R E Wilsie were arrested on the same charge and jailed. They face morning exam. A noon verdict in Palmer is expected and the court may adjourn for term.
Articles of agreement under Queensberry rules seal a Brooklyn boxer Michael Cushing and Paterson rival Austin Gibbons for a 1000 dollar side bout with potential 2000 dollar raise. The match is set for Thursday November 6 with 132 pound weights. If no club agreement is reached Capt. Cooke of the Boston Police News will select the venue and skin gloves will be used if he names the grounds.
Two theologians Rev. Dr. H. A. Minkenberg and Rev. Dr. G. L. Loentgerath, recruited by Archbishop Ireland's St. Paul college, were detained on the Belgent by U S Inspector Stratton under the contract labor law. They face possible deportation after awaiting port officials decision.
Chicago doctor Dr Gatchell challenges Johnstone the mind reader after attempting the same test conditions. Gatchell describes the blindfolded setup with bands, gloves, and a hood to reveal how the trick might be done and calls Johnstone's act a mere illusion.
Woopstock Vermont October 1 ex president of the Northern Pacific Frederick Billings died this evening. Born Royalton Vermont September 27 1824 he studied at the University of Vermont and practiced law in San Francisco before returning to Vermont. He helped organize the Atlantic Pacific Railroad and later held leadership roles at Northern Pacific including a director and president. He chaired an executive committee after resigning due to ill health and contributed to the 1875 reorganization. He also presided over a Woodstock bank and owned a stock farm leaving seven children.
Germany marked the expiration with thirty exiles arriving and being welcomed in seven halls. Nighttime processions occurred, streets lit boldly, and police dispersed several crowds without injuries. Nineteen exiles returned to Hamburg as dispatches report a quiet national day with allowed socialist celebrations.
Forest fires are causing great damage in the southern Black Hills between Roche Ford and Hill City where Harney Peak tin mines lie. Miners and residents struggle as timber around Ettd tin mines suffers severe destruction.
In Pants Texas a long custody battle ends in tragedy as F Turner and E C Stirman clash over a boy. Stirman storms the Turner home, draws a pistol but Turner wrests it away and a scuffle follows. Turner then forces the boy to hand over the pistol, places it to Stirman’s head, and shoots him dead.
A party of fifty Yaqui Indians attacked a wagon train near Cumurica, killing one teamster. Twenty five men of the Eleventh cavalry pursued, a corporal and another pursuer were killed, two were wounded, and the wagon train booty was recovered. The Indians fled with unknown losses.
Edward Hanlan paid a $250 forfeit to the New York Clipper for a Creveour lake race with Jacob Gaudaur. Gaudaur covered the forfeit and set dates between Sept 23 and 26, but Hanlan did not appear or explain his absence, so Gaudaur now seeks the forfeit.
The judiciary committee reported against a resolution charging a house doorkeeper with violence as Enloe attempted to leave during a call. The doorkeeper says he only laid a hand on Enloe’s shoulder to remind him leaving was not allowed.
Ole Jacobson, a Polk County Minnesota farmer, was killed near East Gra Forks when a dispute with his son caused a runaway team to overturn the wagon. The accident occurred during a load of lumber as they returned home.
The piece argues the Minnesota Farmers Alliance began with broad farmer sympathy but fell under control of disaffected Republican politicians who aim to hand its ticket to Democratic candidates led by Carington Phelps and W. W. Erwin. It warns Minnesota farmers to resist cabal political maneuvers and defend agricultural interests.
Hon W W Erwin of St Paul attracted wide attention two months ago at the State convention of the Farmers Alliance with a speech described as eloquent erratic and entertaining. The piece was noted as unique in political history for its sensa tion and style.
A Northfield News item reviews a six column Stillwater Messenger speech by Ewes defending protection and attacking free trade. It portrays Erwix as a brilliant but driven lawyer pushing a dangerous doctrine, suggesting his motives are paid advocacy benefiting foreign and domestic interests.
In editorials from Windom to Duluth and Granite Falls, papers attack Hon. Thomas Wilken as a railroad ally and demagogue while praising Republican gains since 1889. They cite Wilken as longtime railroad attorney and accuse him of opposing popular laws. Other papers hail GOP control and warn of Democratic influence, urging voters to consider party integrity.
Good Housekeeping describes adapting an old table frame into a narrow wheeled serving table. Build with two end legs, new side rails, and a new top to seven feet length at low cost. Use it to shuttle dishes between kitchen and dining room, then transform the room into a sitting area when needed.
English Illustrated Magazine describes Bronte Sicily vineyards spanning 300 acres where about 110 workers trench the ground under a surveyor. The laborers come from villages each Monday and return Saturday night, are badge marked and paid about 8d daily with three meals. Meals include sardines bread and wine, while the last meal is porridge served in a trough at night.
An obscure weekly editor reads a young poet’s letter requesting his manuscript not be discarded. The editor’s assistant jokes about scissors and the paper being rich enough to spare a waste basket.
Senate calendar actions include a bankruptcy bill placement and a resolution extending land payments for settlers hit by crop losses. House observers note quorum issues with Republicans dominating seating as Democrats depart, while bills on Indian affairs land payments and a land court advance amidst heated debate on tariff issues and binding twine.
A Michigan–St Clair Flats fishing anecdote recounts a Murfreesboro man claiming long Michigan time and poor luck angling. The narrator jokes about a bass and a muscatine style catch that weighed far less than hoped, concluding fishing in Michigan was very poor.
The piece argues that civilization brings both benefits and vices, noting diseases like yellow fever and cholera arriving from abroad. It contrasts urban life with rural living, claiming young men abandon farming for city temptations and young women move from home duties to harsh factory work and boardinghouse living.
A Lewiston Journal reader recalls meeting Hen Jones known for a distinctive nose. He describes Jones driving a horse with one hand while scratching pebbles from a wagon pile and flicking mosquitoes from his nose in a humorous rural vignette.
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