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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1893
Page
2
The Brainerd Dispatch uses a sharp metaphor likening Rio to Kilkenny eels repeatedly skinned, noting Rio has been shelled so often that she may be accustomed to the process. This satirical comparison reflects wartime rhetoric and editorial tone.
In 1884 the patent office granted 1200 patents, focusing on electricity. That year two percent of all patent claims centered on electrical inventions.
A woolly plant nicknamed angry wee is reported in Eastern California and Western Arizona. The plant cannot be touched without causing its leaves to wilt and emit a strong, unpleasant odor.
A motion investigator states that workers in Paris sewers are as healthy as the average person and no other SOO men in the city are free from zymone diseases.
On the slopes of Old Rag near Luray Virginia a peculiar glow appears three four of the way up the ridge. Attempts to reach or explain the light have failed.
Continental archers mainly used crossbows while English archers favored the long bow. The long bow proved superior at Crecy Poitiers and Agincourt, shaping battlefield tactics in medieval Europe.
The text notes actress Sarah Bernhardt witnessing the first bombardment of Rio de Janeiro and calling it perfectly exquisite. It adds that if she ever sees hell she would exclaim superb in advance of any future revelation.
Baron Hirsch places faith in American securities worth five million dollars that currently yield no payments, signaling investor panic. He rarely invests in stocks and bonds unless the motive is sound and prudent.
Line by line record notes Maurice of Nassau compiling modern infantry drill regulations amid the Dutch rebellion. It credits him with reforming cavalry and enabling rapid changes of front with large forces during engagements.
A small Arkansas town experienced a burst of frogs causing widespread consternation. The incident drew mixed reactions with some residents noting the spectacle, while others worried about sanitation and property.
Three vagrant men slept on the Thames embankment in London one warm night. A constable ordered them to move on but they restrained him and threw him into the river. The American surrendered later, overwhelmed by remorse, but the constable swam ashore unharmed.
A classic view praises Mrs. OLeary s cow for sparking the Chicago fire, arguing the blaze drew attention that helped build the city into a prosperous metropolitan center on Lake Michigan and deserves a monument in gratitude.
On a clear day the distance to view rises with height. A one foot high object is visible at 1.31 miles, two feet at 4.15 miles, twenty feet at 5.86 miles, and a hundred feet at 13.1 miles. A mountain peak about a mile high reaches nearly 96 miles.
A medical exchange notes the United States has the highest diphtheria death rate at 480 per 10 000 with Holland and Swelen following at 440 each. The so called angry tree in Eastern California and Western Arizona emits a foul odor when touched and shows vexation by writhing leaves.
The annual London donkey show, run by prominent figures for costermongers, awards top prizes for care of donkeys. The event features handsome rose and ribbon adornments and velvet coats on many animals. Last week’s show recorded sixty seven entries.
A large bowlder near Foremark in Derbyshire is known as Hangman’s Stove. Local lore says a sheep thief died there after his rope caught under his chin, the indentation on the stone allegedly formed by the rope as he struggled to free himself.
A brief dialogue recounts two authors speaking about a rough moment with a caller who eyed the last manuscript, noting the caller’s stare and a stray question about its circulation. The exchange centers on tension and concern over the manuscript’s reception.
A compact digest curates the week’s top items from telegraph and press association reports. It surveys conflict zones political developments economic shifts and notable cultural events with concise, period-voiced summaries.
September debt rose by 834793 as labor chief Carroll Wright to lead the census bureau. Postal deficit may reach eight to ten million. House banking and currency panel unlikely to repeal the 10 percent state bank tax. Bissell enforces merit system in railway mail service. Carlisle reports Oct 1 money in circulation at 1701939918 with per capita 25.29. September gain 21377247, led by gold exports.
John Wanamaker engages in evangelistic work in Philadelphia. Erastus Wells, ex congressman and pioneer omnibus operator, dies in St Louis. Mark Twain returns from travel looking pale and ill. Amory Bradford receives two calls from Westminster Chapel London. George W. Childs buys Michigan log cabin at the world’s fair for relocation near Philadelphia. Benjamin Jewitt dies. he held the Regent chair at Edinburgh. James Alleyn, head of Western Union Telegraph in New Orleans, dies at fifty five. Trinity Boston sees consecration of Dr William Lawrence as seventh bishop of Massachusetts. Chairman Wilson of the ways and means committee is stern yet father to two humorist sons earning money in Puck.
A series of fatal incidents across Michigan Ohio Kentucky and other areas involves animals trains and accidents. Notable deaths include Jeremiah Gifford in Adrian Michigan from a cow attack and Mary Pietred in Dayton Ohio struck by a train. A building collapse in Indianapolis killed two workers while floods and storms caused widespread damage and several drownings.
A surgeon lines up a tense sweep of cases across states including Michigan physicians accused of murdered wives, robbers in Butte City Montana, embezzlement in Tyier Pennsylvania, forged checks in Topeka Kansas, manslaughter sentencing in New York, a teen shooter in Waco Texas, prison mutiny at Fort Smith Arkansas, train robbery bail battles in Salem and more. The report lists varied incidents from killings to bribery indictments and disappearances affecting attorneys, aldermen, and miners with swift judicial actions and violent episodes.
Reported peril of mob violence against youths near Pittsburg Kansas as authorities flag possible lynching. J C Thomas, Cincinnati parks chief, arrested for selling city stone and property. Clinton County Missouri offers 400 reward for murderers of Hellwood and Winkel. Reverend J B Rowell, 24, commits suicide in Grand Rapids Michigan after recent theological readings. Missouri labor convention fight erupts between Julius Friedman and Connelly with Friedman struck and expelled.
A panic in a Mexican church results in ten deaths as crowds stampede for exits. The chaotic scene followed fears of danger amid a surge of anxiety. Police and onlookers investigated the tragedy and assisted the injured.
Union Pacific leaves Western Passenger association while Ohio and Indiana workers face strikes and wage cuts. Governors feud and a Texas judge tightens license rules. Rockefeller buys 450 acres at Tarrytown Heights for a grand mansion. river steel plant at Renwood, W Va resumes after idleness.
Buenos Aires reports a manifesto from the president praising public support for the government amid recent trouble. He defends officials as honest and impartial and cites no revolt. News from Santa Fe notes several hundred colonists killed in the attack while federal cavalry pursue rebels.
A morning fire in Fulton Arkansas destroyed several two story frame stores and a residence. Authorities say losses may reach 50 000 dollars with about half covered by insurance. The blaze is reported to be of incendiary origin and caused rapid destruction of the buildings.
In Madrid the would-be assassin of General Martines Campos has been informed he will be shot today. Pallas received this information without emotion.
Senators push toward a compromise on the repeal bill as Butler urges conciliation. Blackburn signals silver preference if forced to choose, while he avoids obstructive tactics. House reports include bankruptcy and Everett bill substitutes with railway station provisions as Compton leads elections bill debate.
In Washington the senate debated a rule change allowing paired senators to count as present for quorum, with the paired, nonvoting member entered as present. The repeal bill was taken up and executive business followed, while house elections debate fades. Mr Murray of South Carolina drew attention for his color and oratory as the gallery cheered.
Washington reports Congressman J A Tawney of Minnesota addressing the house for over an hour on repealing federal election laws. His remarks drew strong praise from leading Republicans Henderson Hepburn Boutelle Grosvenor and Burrows. Senate debate featured Blackburn proposing free coinage of silver and a seignorage plan to maintain gold silver parity.
The Tucker bill to repeal all existing federal election laws passes the House 200 to 11 amid party lines. Democrats celebrate while Republicans are blocked from filibuster by an orderly procedure. Senate action looms within twenty four hours as a possible compromise on silver looms.
Charleroi reports three thousand more men joining the strike today. Gendarmes and lancers patrol the district as disturbances are feared.
Dio de Janeiro reports one fort in the bay surrendered today to the insurgent fleet amid ongoing coastal fighting. The clash followed earlier rebel advances and signals of widening support.
Brunswick Georgia reports twenty two new yellow fever cases and fifteen deaths on October 11 as the outbreak continues to spread through the city.
Gary Indiana Oct 11 Mark Kinyon who traveled to Minneapolis for treatment has returned. Doctors pronounce his case consumption of the bone hopeless and he has come home to die.
Yankton South Dakota October 11 1890 coroner’s jury returns accidental death verdict in the Ole Nelson case finding no blame to Milwaukee and St Paul railway employees.
Unemployed Gogebic range miners in Hurley face worsening hardship with bread riots near Iron Belt and widespread joblessness. About 500 to 1,000 workers on this side of the Wisconsin Central line lack work, many with families. Vaughn plans a $10,000 tax to feed the unemployed as protests surge.
Chicago and Minneapolis report mixed grain moves with wheat steady at December and May prices. Corn rises while oats hold. cattle and hogs price ranges shift in Chicago and St Paul, with hogs and cattle values varying across yards and grades.
Marcus Kocsigheiu, a prominent San Antonio Jeweler and longtime city figure, was found murdered with a bullet wound in the front hall of his residence. A large iron safe in his lower residence housed about $25,000 in cash and jewelry, looted in the crime.
London reports continued arrests at Prague tied to the recent Czech riots. A Vienna dispatch notes the criminal inquiry advances daily and new prisoners face treason and felony charges. Of four youths at the banquet prior to the siege, nearly all face arrest or trial for lese majeste.
An electric car attempting to cross the Big Four rails near St. Bernard was struck by a passenger train. Motorman Louis Case was killed. five passengers unharmed. The crash, blamed on conductor William Montgomery who signalled the crossing, caused little car damage.
Walter Corders attacked his partner in the Norton store Cant Kennedy with a hatchet causing fatal head wounds. He then cut his own throat with a cheese knife. Authorities report the men are well known and Connors KeeTedy is a large Northwestern Kansas firm.
Wheeling West Virginia reports tomorrow will start a week expected to bring strong employment gains. Within a fifteen mile stretch from Steubenville to Bentwood including Mar tin's Ferry Bridgeport and Bellaire at least 10000 men will find work after months of fewer jobs.
Coroner Arthur Stevens in Kansas City Kan swore out a warrant for Floyd Davis a young farmer near Connor station on the Missouri Pacific for murder of Albert Barker a companion. The fight arose over a penny in a penny breaker game Aug 15 Barker died Sept 20 from injuries Davis has fled city.
Report from Amsterdam says a woman's body was found in Ameatrel Holland and identified by friends of the family as Maria Schmitz, one of De Jong's alleged victims.
Near YeIlville Arkansas on October 31 Mrs Frank Rice of a farmer's family shot and killed her six year old son when the boy, after finding an old pistol, handed it to her. She believed the weapon to be unloaded and aimed playfully, firing a fatal round.
Chicago report states Alexander S. Smith a hotel clerk was shot and killed by George H. Goddard after a quarrel over an unpaid beard bill. The murderer escaped.
Gov Nelson called a three-state anti-trust convention delegates meeting in Chicago set for Oct 16 at the Palmer House. Minnesota will be represented by F P Davis T A Tawney and H F Stevens with a permanent organization approved to streamline future proceedings.
Berlin reports via Vossische Zeitung and Tageblatt that Prince Bismarck is gravely ill and gradually sinking. The rumor mentions a failed offer for his memoirs by Count Herbert on behalf of his father.
In Bluff Arkansas Charles Phillips shot and killed Dan Bynum near the town today claiming Bynum was intimate with his wife. The incident follows a heated dispute and police report indicates a domestic motive.
In Grand Forks a bleaching skeleton is discovered two miles from the city. Paul Lee a wealthy pioneer farmer left for Norway after a divorce and death is believed to be murder tied to his missing cash. The coroner will investigate.
Police report a man believed to be Henry Kershaw editor of the New Orleans Commercial died by self harm on Monroe Street tracks. He stood on the rail as a train approached and was fatally struck before officers could intervene.
President Peixoto of Brazil consents to dismount the guns in Rio de Janeiro and Admiral Mellos agrees not to fire while the guns remain dismounted. Commander Picking of the USS Charleston reports the border scene last night. Foreign powers aided the agreement aimed at saving the capital from rebel destruction.
Oct 9 Fort Scott Kansas reports a brutal assault on Miss Agnes Barr. A colored man named Asa Clasley is suspected after a satchel was sent to Kansas City. About 1600 men search the area as a posse and sheriff with officers head to the scene amid a mob incident in nearby woods.
Thom as Lawler a bricklayer shot Louis J. Schlink a butcher at Lawler s residence last night Schlink a prosperous married man was helping move a plane at Lawler s divorced wife s home when Lawler allegedly drunk fired four shots through the window wounding Schlink in the back medical officials fear possible fatal infection as a result
The Vigilant crossed the Sandy Hook line first in the first international America's Cup race, with the Kyrie finishing eight minutes later. Both yachts were towed to shelter off Bay Ridge, praising the Vigilant's center-board design and the crew’s skill. A second race was scheduled for the afternoon.
John Phillips of Kaukauna Wis was missing since Thursday and his body was found in a stream behind the water power canal. Authorities believe he fell from the bridge while crossing Thursday night and was drowned. He had lived in the city fifteen years and was locally prosperous leaving a large family.
Tacoma report states Charles Jones alias Charles Kincaid, leader of the Northern Pacific train robbers captured in Montana, has escaped from officers. A posse has gone in pursuit.
Barrett Scott, the defaulting Holt county treasurer, arrived in O Neill in custody late last night. He was turned over to county authorities with bond set at 24000.
Detroit authorities arrest Stonewall J. de France on forgery charges linked to Minnesota case. A peace warrant led police to detain him while Minneapolis and St. Paul authorities coordinate. The Flour City National Bank pursued property attachments totaling in the tens of thousands.
The Minnesota Academy of Medicine held its annual session at the West hotel in Minneapolis. Elected officers include President Dr. P. Hillard of St. Paul, Vice President Dr. I. Hoegh of Minneapolis, and Secretary and Treasurer Dr. K. O. Beard of Minneapolis. Dr. Tomlinson, superintendent of the St. Peter insane asylum, presented a paper on The Relation of Insanity to Organic Visceral Diseases, followed by discussion.
Jen Thompson, arrested for stealing a suit of clothes from Culver's store, faced a fine of 60 dollars and additional costs. The case highlights the penalties in a local retail theft incident.
A World’s Fair party toured Elk Valley farm at Larimore, a 12000 acre operation with 10000 acres in wheat. They watched 45 Deering self binders and 45 Deering tinders move in formation while testing draft with a dynamometer. Officials noted unusually low draft figures for the Deering Pony binder and Deering Ideal mower, observed under mayor O H Phillips and C H Olmstead supervision.
An 19th century article notes that counterfeiters are rarely immigrants, with Italians singled out for recent activity in New Haven. It discusses currency security, immigrant learning of marks, and the favored status of Italians despite criminal cases. It describes $2 and $5 silver certificates circulating and the detection signs like colored figures and Grant portrait flaws.
The report discusses vowel pronunciation quirks and tongue contact in English sounds, then shifts to the World’s Fair Commission observing Deering binders in Elk Valley Farm. It notes the Pony binder with paper twine and quotes speeches by Gov Shortridge and others, plus Appleby praising Deering and counterfeiting arrests near Mulberry Street.
Officials abandon an inland tunnel plan and extend the tunnel northward by 200 feet to pass a stream over a masonry arch twenty feet high. The arch will seal out water seepage, raise the stream bed by filling, and create a twenty foot waterfall, touted as possibly the world's largest artificial waterfall.
A humorous study contrasts heroic endurance with a man’s panic over trivial chores. It cites examples from the Enquirer on tasks like shopping for a bonnet, lighting a fire, or admitting daily duties, showing how small duties unhinge him despite grand feats elsewhere.
The Southern Pacific plans a unique engineering solution to carry a mountain stream over four railroad tracks near Wrights station in the Santa Cruz mountains. A spring landslide previously filled the tunnel area and raised the stream bed five to six feet above the tracks, risking closure during the rainy season. Officials considered removing large amounts of dirt to lower the bed and avert future slides.
The census forms show Hindoo respondents listing diverse roles from debtors and thieves to tavernkeepers and traveling storytellers. Some declare professions like oracle encorder, eye examiner, and Greek medicine doctor. Others confess running marriage bureaus and hiring out as professional court witnesses.
A horseman explains that rough inside edges of molars irritate the tongue and cause tongue rolling. He advocates teeth filing before any bit devices, then using leather tabs fixed to the bridle to block the tongue and curb the habit. He cites personal success with a mare and its colt.
A brief exchange has Pastor Thomas questioning a youth about fishing on the Sabbath. Thomas acknowledges the sin but notes his punishment would be greater if his parents learned of it.
Two Texas cowboys ride the Missouri Kansas and Texas line aboard a Wagner sleeper. They clash with rules and porters over boots and smoking and are shocked by the extra 14 cents for meals. They depart at the next station amid crude remarks.
The article recommends a breeding ratio of one drake to five ducks and a flock of ten ducks to supply all next year's eggs. It notes feeding costs drop when grass is plentiful, but warns to reduce flock when feeding is needed since ducks are voracious. It advises selling young ducks now and that old ducks will be best layers next year.
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