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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1891
Page
2
A Brainerd report notes a man near Baltimore dying after a bizarre incident in which a tongue was grazed by a grass blade, causing fatal bleeding. The fragment outlines a peculiar death tied to an animal or object encounter. Further detail is unavailable in the provided text.
Nepraskka plans a state advertising car prepared by the business men's associations. It will display samples of nearly all state productions except those by politicians.
The Mexican state of Jalisco grapples with severe finances since General Galvan became governor. He is accused of closing schools and allowing widespread gambling while brigandage dominates the region.
A historic note estimates the Soo Canal handles trade far exceeding the Suez. Closing a single lock for three days cost skippers over 1 million dollars, underscoring the canal's immense commercial scale and impact on shipping.
An eccentric note claims a man could gain $500 yearly by saving hair clippings from each haircut and turning them into pillows and mats. it asserts human hair is exceptionally soft and suitable for such products.
Ramway statistics show that the American makes 27 railway trips per year while the Englishman travels 19 times. Belgians take 11 trips, and the French, German, Swede, Norwegian and Spaniard 5 each. Turks, Swiss and Italians average 1 trip.
A public comment argues women should show greater appreciation of the vote where granted. It cites Boston school election registration falling from 5,055 last year to 410 this year as evidence of underuse of the enfranchisement.
Excavations under Dimsdale Fowler and Co bank in Cornhill uncover a skull and two Roman medals. The discoveries bolster St Peter’s Cornhill claim that the parish stands on England’s oldest Christian church site.
Turkish soldiers are said to be very poor marksmen. Recent target contests in the Turkish army demonstrated that not one soldier in twenty could hit a man at twenty paces. A target about four feet in diameter, placed thirty rods away, was hit on average only once out of thirty shots.
In San Francisco wheat buyers ship to Australia where three Australian colonies grow surplus wheat while four colonies show deficits. The demand for specific Australian wheat brands drives the colonies to act as both exporters and importers to balance supply and demand.
A Portland woman who earns her own living aided a destitute family and cared for the bedridden grandmother until her death. Money was discovered hidden in a mattress, totaling $1,300, kept secret by a miserly member while accepting charity.
In southwestern Georgia the booming water melon business declines as growers switch crops. A Fort Valley buyer who paid $60 for the first carload of melons faced an $18 charge when the melons were shipped, leaving him out a total of 18 dollars on the speculative deal.
Tax discovery of a new continent crossing route in South America could cut Lima to eastern river ports travel to four or five days. The shortened overland path would delay the building of the planned backbone railroad. Water route advantages plus the new shortcut would render the railroad a time-wasting journey.
A solitary witness reports sighting a cigar shaped brown creature along a Shieldsville Minnesota stream. He only glimpsed it briefly before it vanished as he approached. The description, about twenty five to thirty feet long, recalls a similar sighting alleged three years ago.
A Belfast angler admired a 10 inch trout when a crow swooped in and snatched the prize. The man pursued the bird for miles through the woods but the crow escaped by launching from a tall tree with the fish.
A preserved 1802 record shows Webster as a Fryeburg schoolmaster listing small items: soap sixpence comb sixpence quills one and six pence pencil seven pence book four six a ring five shillings and silk hose fourteen six. The modest charges hint at cautious spending before later questions of extravagance arose.
Serr Porter estimates U S wealth at 62 210 000 000 and bonds totals. Secretary of War Proctor to be appointed senator Edmunds successor. Treasury reports July imports 66 339 657 and exports 62 654 12. gold outflow 71 123 078 past seven months. Chinese boys allowed return if born in U S. Interior to fund state agricultural colleges with 17 000 to each. Public building site chosen in Davenport Iowa. Sac and Fox Kickapoo and Iowa reservations opening proclamation prepared.
The report notes the death of the last surviving officer from the battle at Waterloo in London. It mentions B S Weeks of New York elected commander of the Sons of Veterans and the death of Hon J C Pomeroy ex US senator from Kansas at Whitensville Massachusetts. It also records I Newton Baker recovering after being shot and Roseer D Ray chief justice of Missouri dying of influenza in Carrollton.
Reports of destructive fires in Grand Rapids Michigan destroying Tar Worder Furniture factory with losses around seventy thousand dollars, and a separate blaze at Worden Furniture in Grand Rapids with higher insured totals. A Yonkers hat maker John Howland dies after a fatal fall from his factory window. A gas explosion at West Fairmont kills a boy and burns another. The Norwegian collier Frey catches fire near Bergen with eight drowned. drownings occur at Pine Lake involving two girls. Atlantic City scenic railway accident injures several, including Miss Besser Wannamaker.
A string of violent events and legal actions across states reports multiple deaths and injuries. Kentucky duels and stabbings precede a Philadelphia abortion case, a Melbourne boxer involved in a bar fight, and a Fergus Falls murderer avoiding testifying. Other items include suicides, a yacht seized over customs, a Louisville paper firm bankruptcy, geologist congress discussions, a fairground shooting in Ohio, a Chicago death by self, and a Kentucky lynching inquiry.
Foreign news notes Haiti national debt at 16,006,958 last year versus 18,474,950 in 1889. Paris reports France and Germany preparing for another war. Incoming Paris dispatches mention nine hurricanes in Senegal and an Italian involvement.
Reports detail a steamer and cutters wreck with eighteen drowned near Rufisque. Global updates note Finland extending Russian mig export restrictions after Aug 27, Canadian census shows six million in the dominion, Manitoba and Winnipeg growth, and a Venezuelan congress rejection of reciprocity with the United States. Additional items cite Bismarck’s health decline, Victor Emmanuel monument unveilings, amnesty for military evaders, and experiments on decapitated murderers.
General Manager 8S Smurra of the Denver and Rio Grande resigns to President Moffatt in apparent sympathy with him after his own resignation. Rumors point to more resignations. In New Haven, two hundred bootmakers strike L Gandee and Co rubber factory over air quality claims. In Detroit James F Joy notes a London conference with Wa bash holders favorable to a Montpelier to Chicago line likely to begin construction soon.
The Volunteer of the Gossoon won the Eastern Yacht Club run from Boothbay to Camden. Campbell defeated Hobart for the no tennis championship in Newport. Mares drowned at Fire Island. Captain Andrews faced exhaustion in the Sea Serpent race with Mermaid. Hobart and Hall lost doubles to Campbell and Huntington in Newport. Contracts signed for 1892 Boston American Association season players. Magee, Leavitt, and McGurky finalizing for American championship stake. winner to challenge Joey Nuttall. Doubt remains on a double scull race at Point of Pines. Hanlan and O Connor seek matchups.
Tur Lake Erie & Western trainmen have resumed work after a reached settlement. They are promised overtime as demanded, but the company asks until 1 to put the new arrangement in force. Tur compositors at the New York Recorder struck over discharge of a union foreman and hire of a non union man. The strike lasted two hours as a union foreman was restored and an agreement to employ union men only was signed.
Minnesota's World's Fair commissioners outline how to raise $50,000 for the Minneapolis exposition. The Sons of Veterans announce a new military rank, "Sons of Veterans' Guards." A cave in the Mississippi bank near Plaquemine Louisiana extends over 1,000 feet long and about 30 feet wide. The Tennessee Coal and Iron company injunction to remove convicts from Briceville mines is granted.
Minnesota items report multiple fatalities including Jacop Mehl a forest farmer killed by a bull and John Miller shot by his former wife near Nicollet. Other tragedies involve Wm Boyd struck by a locomotive, Willie Young drowning in Minneapolis, Lars Erickson crushed by a train, and Grace Triton killed by a reaper wheel. Also noted are arson losses, arrests for mail robbery, and legal notices. Local eople address sorghum trials, a Franciscan convent cornerstone in Little Falls, and a new Duluth hotel plan.
Wahpeton aims to build a flax mill while authorities order saloonkeeper Len Bush of Rolla to leave the state. A. A. Booth from Odell patents a self feeder and band cutter. Oakes harvester Milter Howard dies in a self binder accident. M. Wood near Michigan City kills a 400 pound bear. State enforcement league observes liquor dispensing in Bismarck leading to 8. J. Swenson’s arrest and Swenson’s blind pig raid. Rev. B. N. Griffith is acquitted after an ecclesiastical hearing. Prohibitionists meet at Jamestown and seek unity with Republicans, who push a state enforcement league. Bis
Lightning struck near Doland burning fifty tons of hay. Redfield resident Curtiss E. Pratt, a blind man, is described in a law context. Rev. Theodore Gerrish of Sioux Falls faces real estate crookedness charges. James McNally of Huron was severely injured coupling cars in Redfield Northwestern yard. Clarens McIlvane and two ladies were in a carriage struck by lightning in Huron. McIlvane seriously injured, ladies lightly shocked. Brule county farmer Carl Hemple, arriving from Germany, apparently died by his own hand. editor F J Cory notes the death.
The Redfield Journal sold its interest to Herbert Geddes, with Cory remaining editor for nine years and the paper remaining Republican. Wallace & Co. circus performed at Mitchell and allowed fake gambling in the side show. E. J. Anderson, a local stock buyer, was beaten by gamblers while trying to intervene. Citizens condemn police inaction.
Waterspouts seen on the lake off Racine. Secretary True says stallion Nelson secured to trot at state fair. Cornelius Lawton killed by engine in Green Bay. About 120 acres used for Marinette encampment including rifle range. Lincoln County fair expected to be best yet. Secretary Manning of Kickapoo Valley Railroad confident road will be built this season. Willie Bucholz, 15, fell from joist in Janesville tobacco warehouse, crushed shell. Frank B Bradford reappointed court stenographer for Tenth Judicial Circuit. Johnny McKevitt 2, killed at Aurora Street crossing in Ironwood. Twin City National Bank to open in Centralia and Grand Rapids with $50,000 capital within 60 days. Forster & Andrews of Chippewa Falls assigned to William H. Stoddard. Exorbitant rents and dull trade cited. Liabilities and assets about equal. Severe drought in Polk and Barron counties. crops suffer. Potatoes crop one quarter, corn a total loss. small grains average, hay half. Chippewa Lumber and Boom Co mill Chippewa Falls to discontinue due to log scarcity. may resume if logs available. Freeman Mill Co of West Superior contracts 1500 barrel flour mill to Butler Bros. Brick and stone six-story building, 58 by 148, to be done by Dec 1. milling by March.
Reports mention lynching talk in Thornton regarding Wm Darrow on murder suspicions of Peter Larson. Nancy Hawke wins $5000 stakes for 5 year olds at Independence in 2 12, Allerton second. Government boat Vixen sinks at Keiths burg with no injuries.
The widow, robbed by a Highland chief of the MacDonalds of Ross, vows to seek justice in Edinburgh on foot. A smith nails iron horseshoes to her feet, the king orders the arrest of MacDonald followers, and they are executed after three days’ exposure.
A Providence Telegram joke recounts a street hustler asking a merchant about insuring his “furniture” for $400. The merchant jokes that if the house burned, the man would be jailed for ten to fifteen years for setting the fire, prompting the man to abandon the insurance idea.
Report from Santiago claims Balmaceda was killed in the mountains while fleeing the country. Revolts by troops from Coquimbo collapse into mob rule at Coronel, with looting and brutality. Foreign vessels rush to protect residents as Senor Mountt and other congressionalists arrive in Santiago amid anti American sentiment and calls to recall Minister Egan.
Special Telegram reports Judge F. S. Brown, former attorney for Rose, begs Gov. Merriam to commute the death sentence for Moses Lufkin murder at Redwood Falls. Brown cites Rose's possible innocence and recalls his own tense nights fearing attack from his son in law, urging friends to press for clemency.
Mary Salisbury 102, wife of Daniel Salisbury 108, dies near Bellingham after brief illness. he gravely ill and not expected to survive. In New Ulm, Edward Baumiler dies suddenly on street. age about seventy. Mrs Herrendorfer, pioneer of the fifties, dies at age seventy eight.
Anugust Kairo shot William Stillton last night in Moorneap. The ball entered the cheek near the right ear and Stillton is seriously hurt. Kairo was held to appear before the district court in 500 dollars. in default he was sent to jail. He had been drinking.
Atlantic City hotels suffer sharp losses from a poor season. United States hotel, run by Neal & Hamilton, owes 8000 to 9000 dollars. Hugo Herold of Grand Union leaves town with 4000 dollars debt. Congress Hall about 4000 dollars in debt. Seven or eight other large houses reported to have failed. details unavailable.
Charles Gebhart aged 37 killed himself with a revolver on a farm four to five miles south of Northfield. He left a wife and five children. A German resident, he had been troubled by alleged temporary insanity from worries over lack of success. His wife said he attempted hanging last Sunday but the attempt was thwarted.
The war department reports Capt J M Lee of the Ninth United States infantry inspected Troop L Sixth cavalry at Fort Niobrara Nebraska. Fifty five Brule Sioux from Rosebud South Dakota form the troop under Lieut Edward E Drave who says the men are contented and cheerful. He credits Drave with notable progress in three and a half months.
Loxpox special buying orders for American securities poured in from Europe yesterday amid optimism of rising shares. An eminent American railroad president argues the move will give Americans funds to buy more stock, while calmer operators warn of danger if gold rises to a premium in New York triggering renewed distrust in American securities.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin a woman claiming to be widow of Ewing B Deyarman filed a petition for allowance to family seeking support during probate. The estate lists West Superior real estate sold at 3000 value and personal assets including 1800 cash and 1000 drug store interest, total about 8000 not counting real estate proceeds. Deyarman died intestate eight months ago with no debts. the petitioner signs as Hattie Deyarman, sparking local controversy.
Minnesota Senator Washburne returns from five months in Europe with a harsh view of most Americans who travel abroad. He criticizes their ignorance of U S institutions, overemphasis on shopping in Paris, and tendency to feel ashamed of the United States after extended stays. He praises his own renewed patriotism and condemns the abroad travel trend.
Caicaco reports No. 2 spring wheat at 1.004 to 1.033, No. 3 spring 6c, No. 7 red 1. Powdered numbers show a wide range for corn 6c, oats 54 to 35c, barley 52 to 63c, flax seed 1.084, timothy seed 1.25. St Paul lists No. 1 hard wheat 1.02 to 1.06, No. 1 Northern 1.00 to 1.04, No. 2 Northern 9 to 1.00, corn 61 to 63c, oats 29 to 54c, rye 55 to 87c, barley 40 to 63c, hay prices vary by grade up to 11.50 per unit.
The Dardanelles dispute over Russian war ships slipping to the Mediterranean draws Britain into a potential protest with Triple Alliance support debated. Reports say Russia acts with France's implied assent, heightening tensions in Berlin and London as Lord Salisbury may cut his vacation to address the crisis.
News from Velpen Indiana reports a deadly affray at a small restaurant. Proprietor shoots Posey and Fleming dead then wounds Miller in the thigh after robbers Posey Miller and Fleming tried to steal from him. The proprietor was arrested and placed under guard as Velpen townspeople threaten lynching.
Washington reports 44 per cent bonds remain at 2 per cent, totaling 23,408,550 with about 500,000 more in process. Interest on outstanding bonds ceases tomorrow and redemptions begin. A circular will extend the 2 per cent continuation indefinitely. Full gold payment would not affect the 100 million gold reserve for legal tender note redemption.
Mrs. Clara Mattson of Vasa Minnesota dies at eighty eight after thirty years in the county. Funeral for William L. Mead conductor on the Omaha road for 23 years held in Snohomish Wisconsin with Bishop Gilbert of St Paul presiding. Supt McCabe and railroad officials attended. Mr Mead is brother of Lyell Mead the Milwaukee road ompe conductor.
Special Telegram from AFP reports Judge Lyon ruled on the charge of murder against Mrs. Carruthers of Rainy River. She faces trial for her husband’s death at the Port Arthur assizes. With no assizes likely in the near term, she may remain a prisoner for about a year unless a special commission is granted.
In Northfield Minnesota a Professor Albert E Egge of St Olaf College married Miss Lina Berg of Decorah Iowa yesterday and will attend the college opening. In Mille Lacs Millaca Ed M Edelbrock manager of the Mille Lacs Bumber coupes and son of Ald Joseph Edelbrock wed Miss Minnie Latterel at the Pro Cathedral. they plan a short wedding tour and settle in Millaca.
Rev. S N Griffith was acquitted yesterday at a hearing before a committee of ministers. The proceedings were reported by Special Telegram from Larmore North Dakota.
A Practical Farmer piece notes farmers send eggs to market in muddy, dirty condition when hens are neglected. A shopper recalls clean baskets and napkins, paying a premium for spotless eggs, stressing appearance drives sales and profits.
The Swineherd warns against both underfeeding and overfeeding hogs. Regular, structured feeding yields steady gains, healthier animals, and higher profits. Avoid leaving feed, soak leftovers to prevent souring, and tailor rations to each herd while ensuring clean troughs and floors to minimize waste.
The passage argues that males exhaust horses in trials because men lie down to sleep while horses sleep standing. It cites injuries from standing sleep, leading to weakened front knees and premature aging. It notes many horses in large stables sleep upright at night, sometimes on three or four legs.
A Horticultural Times writer outlines six ways weeds spread from seed and by animals wind threshing machines tenants and manure. It then offers six prevention steps including thorough cultivation watching roadsides preventing seeding neighbor cooperation and studying weed types lifecycle.
An Ohio Swine Journal note extols linseed meal for swine, especially in dry lots. It cites Boussingault on nutriment values, claims cost advantage at current prices, and advises cautious use with gradual increases, mixing with water, and caution during gestation to avoid abortion.
The Newark Sunday Call notes that horses, like people, have bright periods and dull spells. When energy dips and spirits flag, even eager animals show reluctance to work as bodily systems falter, indicating parallels between equine and human ailments and treatments.
Guidance for treating fainting discusses recognizing pale, red, and dark complexions. Pale indicates low head blood, red means excess head blood, and a bluish face signals venous congestion. Recommended actions include placing the patient flat with raised feet, or seated for the red or congested cases.
Advice on feeding practices and farm efficiency. Clover is a top feed for growing stock and some Montana flocks report 100 percent lamb yield. Time spent planning work saves more than muscle alone. Manure should be spread on weak spots. quick growing pigs profit fastest market readiness. Avoid broken gear that sidelines a horse. A cow’s true milking quality appears in a steady milk and butter record.
Practical tips for cleaning mildew from surfaces using buttermilk and scraping tools with a pallet knife. Guidance covers cleaning pots with hot water and coals, boiling fresh meat for stock, vinegar-sugar hiccough remedy, and preserving textiles, zinc cleaning, coal storage, oilcloth care, and odor removal from onions with celery.
The advertisement extols Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as the purest option and the sole baking powder sold without ammonia or alum. It claims superior pastry results, with no aftertaste, no impurities, and a lasting moist, fresh texture, noting it contains the white of eggs and delivers natural sweetness.
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