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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1890
Page
6
Brainerd Dispatch notes two weeks after an American voyage law took effect, silver in London jumped to its highest price in twelve years, signaling market impact and investor caution.
A copper pan incident at the Philadelphia mint produced a cambered device left in a room for years. It was burned recently and yielded about 2500 dollars in gold value.
Some cottonwood telegraph poles in Nevada sank in marshy ground with bark intact. They have taken root and now display attractive foliage, turning old utility posts into green curios in the landscape.
Lamre Dey of Wesley Maine is noted as one of the era’s top bear hunters. He has slain 220 bears and cubs and collected more than $2,000 in bounties for his exploits.
Amon the seven prisoners recently received at the Walla Walla penitentiary included McCaul the Seattle relief fund robber. He is described as so fat the tailor immediately prepared a suit of bed tick. He faces seven years’ imprisonment.
France offers a third artwork to the United States with a Lafayette statue to be set up in Washington. The note suggests the U.S. should reciprocate by presenting something to France.
Kevrvexy introduces a new rule setting a heavy penalty for aiming unloaded weapons at companions. The rationale notes that a gun is likely to be loaded, especially in Kentucky, making such behavior dangerous and unlawful.
About a dozen actors and actresses in London rehearse with the phonograph to hear their emphasis and inflection. The aim is to provide the same opportunity as the audience to judge correctness of delivery.
A Japanese woman carries her infant by tying the child to her body with a string. The baby has no head support and bobs under the sun's rays. As the child grows, its clothing mirrors the mother's bright attire.
A Wisconsin town previously listed as Menekaunee with 3,052 residents and a gain of 1,778 five years ago was omitted in the latest United States census. The new count finds no such village in the state.
The piece notes the president may attend fairs to kiss babies and honor prize livestock, while humorously suggesting the job has risks beyond pageantry. It compares expected pageant moments with the harsher realities of political life.
The statistician of the Interstate Commerce Commission shows a net income of 2 087 dollars per mile for 609 railroads and 153 385 miles of road in the United States. The figures, while not ruinous to stockholders, suggest favorable conditions if water in stock is substantial and investors entered early.
Marine biologists find that lowering an electric light into the sea inside a tow net attracts more fish into the nets, suggesting light could profitably aid ordinary commercial fishing.
Several U S firms disclosed annual outlays for external art, with one paying 400 000 dollars to lithographers last year. Others reported 450 000 375 000 350 000 and 300 000 dollars for similar artistic work.
The treasury department decides electricity is not subject to duty in a plan to exploit Niagara Falls power for motor use. A proposed company would build a plant on the Canadian side and supply power to customers across the river.
Coronet Wears of Chester New Jersey remains in fine health at age about ninety. He can stand on a chair backward touch his head to the floor and rise without using his hands. He fishes daily in the Black River standing knee deep most of the day and sometimes lands as many as fifty catfish in a day.
Congressman Quinn of New York argues against moving Gen. Grants remains citing sharply higher surrounding real estate values and fears depreciation if the burial site is altered. His remark underscores practical, market driven concerns in the public discussion.
A telegram to the state department from Minister Mizneral Guatemala reports forces are rapidly disbanding and a peace declaration will be formal. He mentions nothing about the Barrundia incident or attacks on himself.
Oklahoma House speaker N A Daniels collapses from heat in Guthrie while figures discuss unrest. George Gilbert dies in Youngstown leaving 150000 dollars with no heirs. Barrillas cabinet resigns in protest over peace treaty signing. Russell Harrison hires J A McKnight as editor in Helena. James Lick burial at Mount Hamilton causes machinery defect prompting possible reburial at the state university grounds.
Reports detail rapid river flooding on the Danube Adda and upper Rhine with land losses and drownings in Oster neuburg Austria. Port Huron Michigan suffers a tunnel fire killing a female worker and missing laborers. Other incidents include a fatal gunting accident in Winnipeg, a gas explosion in Seattle, scaffold collapses in New Orleans, a railway collision near St Gothard, and a balloon explosion in Lincoln Nebraska with extensive injuries but limited losses.
A sweep of brief items details a constable fatally shooting a fugitive near Moorhead Kentucky, while Anton Maus is murdered in Preble Wisconsin. Robberies steal about $350 from a Brown County home, a box from Weiss Fargo & Co. is taken, and a stage robbery near Milford California is noted. Additional items report suicides, stabbings, a York actor’s domestic shooting, counterfeiting arrest in Cincinnati, and violent assaults in Indiana, Kansas, and Iowa.
A man about sixty five was beaten mercilessly with willows by the White Caps in the neighborhood. He lay unconscious and unable to speak after the attack while a widow of forty five nearby was noted as the only objection from the group to the man’s marriage plans.
Cholera death in Berlin reported after medical exam. Vienna hosts International Agricultural congress with broad delegate attendance including America. Pope may address Paris congress on Catholic youth league. Constantine to Lake Chad rail route approved by French commission. British Ireland local government bill contemplated. Fifteen Chinese men arrive in Victoria fleeing landing denial and plan to cross into Washington. smuggling across the border continues. London shipping union formed to counter labor influence and protect shipping interests. Helsingor in Russia hit by hurricane causing extensive damage and possible Baltic wrecks. Bokhara ameer to modernize army on Russian model. czar to aid with Russian drill instructors.
Various brief items report labor disputes and hires across the era. An Australian employers group forms to oppose unions in New South Wales, while Panama Railroad pays previously agreed wages and strikers return to work. Additional notes mention tunneling contracts, a Willard denial of WCTU Salvation Army alliance, and other global and local happenings.
A Long Branch observer reports a nurse leaving a baby in a carriage eating cake while a hen and her chicks gathered around to peck crumbs. The scene shifts as a chick nibbles the cake, waking the infant who laughs and asks whose babies they are, then the hen fusses and everyone scurries away.
In a Terre Haute Express exchange Miss Backbay objects to profane language. Mr Potts asks about Browning and the reply notes that saying bother Browning can be considered profanity. The dialogue centers on language use and propriety.
A Reed, a brakeman from East Albany, was arrested in Hudson on charges of wrecking a Castleton train Thursday night. He allegedly confessed and named four companions, all said to be strikers. Knights of Labor connections and further arrests are reported as investigators press for more names.
Early Sept in Chinatown two rival societies the Ping King Tong and Chee Kong Tong clashed during outdoor religious services on Waverly place and Stafford alley. Two shots wounded a Ping King Tong member, five police faced rioters, and both sides vowed revenge amid a looming outbreak of further trouble.
In Carcano on Sept 7 six youths stormed Bernard Cohen and his wife demanding a “pipeful of whiskers.” The attack drew hundreds of Hebrews to aid them. Jakob Siff, returning rancher, led the defense and was shot in the forehead. Four attackers, John Foss, Harry Clark, Frank Petzer and Frank Mason, were arrested. the shooter’s identity remains unknown.
London reports a congress setback for John Burns who showed obstinacy and a domineering manner. Ben Tillett and Tom Mann outshone him in debate, shifting respect toward their leadership in strategy, while Burns may focus on organization and field action in labor battles.
Lillian Grubb, noted actress and singer, died at her father's home in New York City after a long decline from malnutrition. She was about age 35, last seen as Grannetta in the Gondoliers, with husband David Hayman at her bedside. Grubb began in 1882 in Ford's Opera House chorus and rose to prima donna roles with E. E. Rice and Casino companies before touring nationally.
In Washington the purpose of L. H. Hirschfield of Montana remains partly secret but reports say he sought to learn if Carter would run for Congress. If Carter is not in the race Hirschfield may enter. Montana Republicans uneasy with Seligman want Hirschfield back in leadership as Carter's campaign role stirs intrigue.
Bartimone, Sept. 7. T. A. Mason, a Canton Junction telegraph operator, escaped instant death during a storm when a ball of fire struck him and he was knocked unconscious. The bolt burned his left arm down to the elbow, melted his watch chain, and left a crimson line. his thigh was injured but he should recover.
In Wauwatosa Mrs. Edward Reiniger refused to return to her abusive husband. He shot her three times and then wounded her mother on the porch. Both women were hospitalized. Mrs. Reiniger likely to die. Reiniger was captured at Brookfield and to be brought to Milwaukee.
Washington telegram reports Representative Wilson reading telegrams from his sick bed showing he carried Spokane County with 160 of 180 delegates. The news cheers supporters who see the Spokane result as settling the state contest and expect easy nomination with little opposition elsewhere.
William O'Brien spoke at Meelin County Cork declaring tenants should not pay rents until families are provided for. He urged relief from guardians and government, attacked Balfour schemes, and commented on a bankruptcy notice tied to a writ.
A Canadian schooner Sligo arrives in Chicago with a non union crew of four. A sailor committee from the Seamen's union insists the men will not continue serving Captain Kearwin, who says he holds shipping articles. The captain complains to British consul James Hayes. Seamen's union president C. J. Elderkins says the crew earned $20 per month.
A Missouri Pacific derailment near Lexixetox Missouri left William Whitsett dead and a woman and her baby killed. Mrs Law and Mrs Wheeden were seriously injured. The accident occurred as a caboose was hit while backing toward the depot and the coach was smashed into kindling. Train crew escaped unharmed.
George T. Williams, Ida Grove newspaper man and Northwest figure, was arrested in Sioux City by Ida county Sheriff Van Wagner on an indictment charging involvement in the attempted burning of Baxter & Reed's opera house at Ida Grove last spring. Williams called it a put up job by enemies and was jailed briefly before being returned to sheriff custody.
Sir Henry Tyler and Sir Joseph Hickson arrived from St. Paul to review the Winnipeg and Southeastern project and evaluate prospects in the region. Their Winnipeg visit aims to advance railway plans and assess opportunities in Manitoba.
Machinists and boilermakers at Pennsylvania railroad shops find notices stating a nine hour day with the same hourly rate as before. They had sought ten hours pay for nine hours, a petition was refused. A strike was planned but was checked by reduced hours and pay. Workers plan a wage advance petition.
Special Workmen employed by Louisville and Jeffersonville Bridge company clashed tonight with workers from Dennis Long pipe works over right of way to lay tracks for the Big Four railroad. A large riot injured several, notably John Kelly, until police restored order and track work resumed. The Van derbilt lines will extend to Louisville on the new bridge's completion.
Minnesota items report opposition to an eight hour day by St Paul Chamber, Red Wing house building, deaths from accidents in Frazer City and Dow City, Icelandic Lutherans planning a Marshall church, Wilton bonds for water works, cattle shipment fatality near Kasota Junction, and other local notes including school libraries, hog cholera cures, a fire at Albert Lea, and state tax levy questions.
Plans call for three barges for the Pierre Coal Mining and Transportation Co to be built at Bismarck with capacity over 120 tons each. First coal shipment expected around 400 tons.
Tom Fisher of Sioux Falls is bound over for 500 dollars after an attack on Fred Mintzlaff with a dagger. A Black Hills paper notes Rapid City Bible talk on Sunday and a Sioux Falls man loses trousers and pocket book on a Chicago bound Illinois Central trip.
A Wisconsin round of brief incidents includes a nineteen inch trout weighing two and a half pounds, a Juneau treasurer losing an ear to a wire fence, a chicken buried then heard cackling, a diver drowning while rescuing boys, burglars tools found near a jail, a potato deal worth ten thousand dollars, a street hold up with a revolver, a con artist preying on circus meat orders, lightning rod swindles in Oakland township, and a heavy bill for the ruse.
Des Moines reports a patrol wagon horse died from hydrophobia after a mad dog bite. Mose Jacobs, a wealthier Des Moines newsboy, reinvested his paper earnings in real estate. A Lebanon farmer hanged himself with no stated cause. A Burlington boy was sent to reform school amid horse theft accusations. A nearby Eddyville farm fired buckshot at youths, injuring one. Mason City youth shot twice in ambushes. Kalona hosts Southeastern Iowa Band association with multiple towns. Waterloo adopts school book law savings. A new Iowa petty theft law treats second petty larceny as a felony, increasing punishment.
The poem praises the true aristocrats not by heraldry but by labor. It honors workers who subdue the earth, build towns, toil in forests, fight battles, and earn fame through merit. Their peerage is divine, earned, not inherited, and their laurel comes from achievement.
Professor Smith at the Authors Club recounts a tale of ship Albatross found adrift with headless skeletons and a journal. In a Vermont seance the killer explosive aboard Uncle John’s powder is shown to have killed two lovers, Arthur Hartley and Helen Rankins, in a fatal kiss aboard the Albatross.
Kanezas City Star recalls Illinois representative Reynolds a blunt self confident frontier figure famed for common sense humor and odd backwoods mannerisms. His Baltimore visit and the Patapsco River tides provoke a quip about two freshets in one day and no rain.
A striking young woman chases a group of colored boys ringing bells on Pine Street in Philadelphia. She catches one at Seventh Street, delivering a series of smacks that silences the nuisance. The incident reduces the nuisance as a result.
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