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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1893
Page
7
The article notes the Derby winner Sir Berys in 1879 securing the richest prize then over £7,000 with 2038 subscribers.
The passage notes that safety lamps were patented in 1815 and by now are standard in mining. It mentions that no mine operates without them and that numerous laws require their use in underground mining.
Electrotyping began in 1837 as a triumph of chemical and mechanical skill, demanding utmost nicety in its execution. Today it has become a standard process, employed in every printing house.
By the tenth census 23,010,000 inhabitants were supported by agriculture, 11,520,000 by manufactures and 15,620,000 by commerce. This snapshot highlights the farm, factory, and trade roles shaping the young nation’s economy.
Half a century hence a 1893 civil service examination winner may obtain an office if unusually lucky and endowed with vitality, a speculative reflection on bureaucratic fate and merit in an era of reform.
Emperor William again rouses France by staging a large military display at Metz on the anniversary of a historic battle. The remark suggests he seeks trouble and raises tensions between the nations.
Belgians spent nearly 450 million francs on alcoholic drinks in 1891, about one third of the average wage earnings of workers. The figure highlights heavy alcohol consumption relative to worker income.
Sir John Lubbock notes that in many years of observing ants he has never seen a quarrel between two ants within the same community. This observation highlights harmony in ant social behavior and challenges assumptions about insect conflict.
The New York workingmen are praised for the anarchists’ refusal to join the Labor Day parade. The piece notes the anarchists’ consistency and mocks their supposed sympathy for labor despite not participating.
The article notes Mr Geary offers no comment on the exclusion and deportation law. It states only one Chinese person has been sent home under the policy while about 130000 remain in the United States and continue their daily routines.
A brief note warns that Russia Italy and Germany grow angry together, risking disruption abroad and a drop in U.S. wheat prices at home as tensions rise and the wind shifts in global markets.
London purchased a bundle of Boston municipal bonds worth $1,000,000 the other day. The purchase signals renewed foreign demand for American securities and hints at broader overseas buying, with the Boston deal cited as a representative example.
A shark is described as choosing people by race, preferring an Asiatic over a Negro and a European over either. In New York City two Wall Street signs mock the scene with lines about spring lamb and mint sauce and another offering cigars for broke brokers at five for 25 cents.
Governor Thornton and his wife marked their silver wedding with an outdoor Mexican style festival at their one story adobe home in Santa Fe. The society note suggests celebrations would be in marble halls in a more progressive state.
The author compares distant business difficulties to mountains that vanish when faced with patient industry and energy. He notes that challenges look insurmountable until approached and conquered by steady effort, affirming that faith can move obstacles in the growth of enterprise.
Professor Osborn of Iowa Agricultural College urges farmers to thoroughly clean out infested mow and burn all webbed and worthless hay to prevent a larger moth population next season. He warns against storing infested hay and notes dangers of using bisulphide or carbon in barns due to fire risk.
The article notes the queen’s eyesight failing and her need for powerful spectacles to sign state documents. It cites hereditary blindness in the family and suggests smoking as a contributing factor. It observes widespread use of spectacles among courtiers and mentions sycophantic behavior around the royal circle.
A fragment notes teething as a major crisis for young Gen cubs with many deaths during that period. It mentions an economic university and a group of speculators erecting mag structures in 1564, attributed to Seana motive.
A weekly digest highlights major global events from home and abroad. It presents summaries of important occurrences across continents, focusing on political developments, conflicts, economic updates, and notable cultural happenings in a concise format.
The cruiser Atlanta will be rebuilt, its condition stirring scandal in naval circles. In Congress the president has sent BOG nominations to the senate for confirmation. Salt water mariners seek weather signal service like that provided to the interior, while speculators plot to defraud the government of Cherokee Strip land by falsifying allotments.
Obituary notices report George A. Thomas of Goshen Indiana died of consumption. James A. Norton, exOhio railway commissioner, is critically ill in Tiffin. Lavina Fillmore, relative of President Fillmore and New York’s oldest resident, died near Buffalo at 106. Senator Proctor plans to build a Washington house with stone from his Vermont quarries. Prince Bismarck’s condition improves after days of danger. Labouchere reportedly saved $300,000 for libel defense. Ballard Smith, ex World editor, married a wealthy Englishwoman and will move to England. George Bonner of Georgia dies at 87, father of 23 children settled on adjacent farms. The yacht Osborne, with the Princess of Wales and daughters, arrives at Copenhagen and is welcomed by the czar and czarina at Fredricksberg Castle.
A contaminated list of tragic incidents follows: Minnie Bruck killed in a Peru Indiana runaway. three Cincinnati street car injuries from brake defect. Kanakakee Driving Park building and fence fire. Albany Indiana blaze destroys business district with $25,000 loss. Indiana forest fires around Hammond. New York lawyer Frank S Story dies in St Louis from drugs and liquor. Brooklyn Francis Nolan killed after fall from train near Erie. Burlington train wreck at Streator kills two and injures twelve. Rudolph Routh drowns at Portage Lake. mistaken shooting of Stephen Shea near Se WalIa Missouri by Frank Holway. Atlantic hurricane wrecks vessels and houses in Azores. John A Severing found dead in Forest Park St Louis. Mrs Moody killed by a train in Oskaloosa Iowa. seven missing after yacht Daisy’s voyage from Haverhill to Portland. David Newman killed boarding moving train at Mendota Illinois. Elfrida steam yacht boiler explosion near Plattsville New York. Peter Mott scalded. Ben and Mrs Kniper drowned in Pine Island Lake. Albert Reidberg and wife rescued unconscious. Maud Neish dies from arsenical poison before wedding. McLean County Coal shaft fire destroys superstructure in Bloomington Illinois with $150,000 losses. Vice President Stevens on board as president of coal company.
A compendium of violent crimes and legal troubles from varied locales: suicide by arsenic in Peoria. Harrisburg firebug pair confessing eight arsons causing 30000 dollars in losses. Sedalia arrest of Charles Hill for Kansas cattle theft. deadly cock fight dispute in Patos Mexico leaving five dead. mob hanging of William Ackinson in South Park Kentucky after assault on a girl. masked robbers in East Point Colorado steal 150 dollars from a night operator. ex sheriff Willis of Vincennes shoots Prosecuting Attorney Hulse who faces death. Fort Wayne attorney I H Kleekamp released for impersonating a US marshal. Lincolns embezzler Scott owes 99000. Nebraska treasurer to be returned from Mexico. new evidence against Annie Wagner in Koester poisoning case. Denison stockman Arthur Malaby murdered near Durant. Twin Sisters postmaster Max Kruger charged with false stamp cancellations. Floyd Boughner Augusta saloonkeeper implicated in a village fire.
A long string of brief items describes arrests, killings, and assaults across several states. Central lodge officer John Kraus faces embezzlement charges in Dubuque while James M. Pennock is linked to a train robbery in St Louis. Other entries note prison breaks, robberies of veterans, lethal duels and suicides, a murdered police officer, a battle fatality, a decomposed body found after a seining party, and a Denver death with unknown cause.
Five new cholera cases reported at Grimsby, rheumatism afflicts Bismarck, a Scotchwoman wins 300000 dollars in one hour at Monte Carlo, and May dies in London. European politics and war maneuvers dominate, with indictments, financial schemes, and royal connections in Britain, Russia, and South America.
A digest of varied items: Taylor Bros. pawnbrokers closed. Lake Erie & Western work resumes in Princeton Indiana. Rev L A Banks named prohibition candidate in Massachusetts. drought and fires near Elgin OS. Indiana Republican Central Committee tests apportionment legality. Illinois firebug activity near Tuscola. Spain to gift Santa Maria to U S. Portland Indiana gas well flows 4 million cu ft daily. Los Angeles seeks 160 plus warrants for unregistered Chinamen. Bishop Matz supports parochial schools. Atlantic race won by New York with London mails earlier than Teutonic. South Carolina coast faces storm debris risk. Surgeon General Wyman orders coast disinfection. Immigration and baggage checks resume at Sault Ste Marie after court ruling. Butteville Oregon hop fields see Chinese eviction. 56 Chinese forced onto steamer to Portland. 500 more Chinese in area. convention planned at Salina Kansas for irrigation across several states.
In the Senate a repeal bill on sinking fund creation was referred to finance committee. A report urged $2,500 payments to three governors’ appointees. Repeal advocates claimed a temporary victory after a party-line vote. The House adopted a new code of rules and adjourned.
Washington reports the repeal bill being taken up at 12 30 with Faulkner addressing the senate. Turpie argued for bimetallism before further remarks from Jones of Arkansas and others. The senate adjourned as the house met and adjourned until Monday after introducing several bills.
In Washington the Senate spent most of its time with Senator Pugh of Alabama opposing repeal and Senator Teller of Colorado following in opposition. The silver faction did not push for a quorum and the mood between repeal supporters and opponents appears friendlier than earlier in the session.
Washington report notes the senate promptly began work on the repeal bill while the Stewart resolution on senators holding stock in national banks was laid over. Representative Mitchell argued against repealing the Sherman act as the bill opened at noon. The house conducted routine business and Hepburn sought to force a Treasury inquiry on merchandise transport across Canadian territory, but Geary objected and the resolution was referred.
A Milwaukee jury will hear a case against prominent figures including Judge Jenkins of the U S circuit court and bank directors William Plankinton W H Momsen C L Clason and F W Noyes linked to the defunct Plankinton bank. Officials are said to have perpetrated fraud.
Derbyshire miners vote decisively against wage reductions and refuse to arbitration with colliers in a dispute, with a turnout over 10 000. The action underscores continuing labor tensions and unresolved wage talks across the region.
Final report filed in probate court details John Sullivan estate appraised at four million dollars. The fortune will be divided equally among ten children.
Keokuk Iowa Sept 7 At Fort Madison Iowa this morning Hermann A Antelman a farmer was murdered after capturing a burglar attempting to break into his home He pursued the thief toward town but the man jumped from the wagon and fired three shots killing Antelman instantly The incident ends with the burglar’s escape pursuit underway and sheriff to be notified
Chicago police arrest a man calling himself E F Ward believed linked to the Hawling Savings Bank robbery in Youghsterpsie New York with $21000 seized. Ward is suspected to be Eugene Comisky or Witres Langley, two men named by Carey after Dlenary Yates confessed at Albany prison.
Louisville reports Senator Blackburn reconciled to Breckenridge and to serve as counsel in Pollard breach of promise suit. Phil Thompson, Breckinridge’s counsel and Blackburn’s close friend, likely influenced the shift. Mrs Luke Blackburn remains indignant.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on September 7 Robert West and Will Davis two police officers fought a pistol duel. Davis fired first, West returned fire, both at close range. Both men fired again. Davis fell wounded and West died within minutes. Davis survives but is gravely wounded.
In Saint Louis on September 7 James Marion Pennrock was identified as the man who led the Frisco train robbery near the scene the previous night. He was brought to the city with three other vagrants who were riding free on the blind baggage.
Hartshorne Ind Sept 7 seven of nine condemned prisoners were released on their own recognizance after an agreement with Col Parson and the Choctaw authorities. Ring leaders Simon Wade and Solomon Lewis remain held for execution Friday for a new trial.
Milwaukee reporter telegraphs from St Ignace Michigan that Capt Eiermanna who launched in a balloon near Milwaukee Sunday is safe. He says he is all right but lost the balloon after being spotted about twenty five miles from Milwaukee and picked up by the schooner Helen Williams crew and brought to St Ignace.
New York September 7 The grand jury returned a true bill against Emma Goldman the anarchist charging unlawful assembly and inciting to riot She will be brought to New York once requisition papers are issued by authorities
Berlin dispatch reports Prince Bismarck's physician says he is much better after a week of anxiety. The coalition leader remains out of danger and is viewed as recovering, sending relief to the prince's family.
Chicago on September 7 reports Max M. Rothschild a wealthy manufacturer hanged himself to a door hinge after an earlier failed attempt. Authorities note he was of unsound mind and provide no clear motive for the act.
N R Thompson received a death sentence today for the July 4, 1892 murder of Mrs. Brighton. The supreme court board of pardons refused to intervene, fixing October 7 for the execution with no remaining obstacles.
Dr. A. H. Wilsor of Diouglas Kansas was fatally injured when he fell between a cable train car and the tunnel wall in the La Salle street tunnel. He died within an hour of the incident.
In Panama on Sept. 7 the British Guiana legislature proposes a bounty of 25 dollars per head for 5000 Chinese laborers from the United States. The workers would be contracted for work on a sugar plantation and in gold mines.
Grand Rapids, Sept 7. Ben Kniper and his wife, residents of Grand Rapids, went fishing on Pine Lake near Belmont. A boat accident during a position change capsized the craft and both occupants were drowned.
St. Paul dispatch reports at 1 o clock this morning George Mapleton and A B Carpenter were riding on a farm five miles from the city when their team ran away. The collision with a telegraph pole threw them from the buggy and caused probably fatal injuries.
An unknown tramp attempting to board a train at the Indian village of La Guna near Albuquerque was killed after the fall. He stated before dying that his father was a banker somewhere in Michigan.
John Hart aged thirty four shot and killed his sisters Mary twenty six and Nellie twenty three near Rockford Alabama. Authorities report Hart acted under temporary insanity and surrendered to officers. The tragedy shocks local residents and prompts an investigation into Hart’s mental state.
In Inkster North Dakota a barn owned by Thomas Casement was struck by lightning during a night storm. Five horses were killed while a threshing crew sleeping in the barn escaped unharmed.
Brookings College in South Dakota reports the regents of education meeting at Wolsey to improve financing across state institutions. E. T. Bates 03 and A. S. Burnham from Michigan State Agri College receive new posts in dairying and iron shop inspection. Freshmen enrollment looks strong and Prof. Corbett prepares Brookings county fruit and vegetable exhibit for Chicago, departing tomorrow.
In Toronto on September 7 the lieutenant governor G A Wirkpatrick formally opened the annual industrial exhibition before a vast gathering. The event is declared to promise the most successful edition yet.
In a late night movement four hundred African American men with Winchester rifles traveled through Little Rock Arkansas on their way to Weir City Irian to occupy striking miners posts. They carried ample ammunition and provisions and were said to have been brought from Arkansas and Texas.
Valentine Heavener died last night of paralysis at sixty eight. He came here in 1878 from Wabasha county Minnesota and leaves a widow and a large family of grown children. The schools opened Monday under Prof Vert.
Louis Missouri police report that James M. Pennock, captured at Pacific, confessed to leading the three men in the Frisco train robbery. He named his accomplices, with one brother in law still sought and Sam Robinson already in custody as a laid off brakeman.
Lewis Sherwood was arrested this morning in Yankton for the murder of Minnie Sawyer on Monday morning. Circumstantial evidence is strong and his admissions amount to a confession. He is presently delirious with typhoid fever.
A deadly cyclone hit Lockport Louisiana killing five people including two Sisters of Charity and wounding many others.
London reports that Special-Sir Howard Grubb manufactured the object glass for the new equatorial telescope at Greenwich Observatory. The lens cost about £4500. The twenty eight inch casting was produced by Chance Bros of Birmingham after about three years work.
Rachine Wisconsin reports the Bell Street Railway company will lay off fifty conductors next week due to hard times and reduced trade. Motormen will operate the cars and passengers will still pay fares in the box as before.
Duluth man August Duke has filed a $5,000 damages suit against the village of Cloquet over the drowning death of his 22 month old son Wilford Duke who fell into a water ditch on a public street.
Irish National League in America denounces Gladstone's home rule bill as a fraud and predicts his defeat at the polls. The manifesto calls for a unified convention of Irishmen to declare Ireland's independence and criticizes the bill's provisions and its handling of evicted tenants and Irish seats.
Delia Colorado September 11 two men killed while escaping after robbing the Farmers and Merchants bank and killing its cashier were identified as Tom and Fred McCarthy father and son The third participant Billy McCarthy fled The McCarthy gang Denmark Oregon had been wanted for stage and mail robberies A ten thousand dollar reward was offered Ex Chief Farley of Denver linked Tom McCarthy to a four year old bank robbery in which $21000 was stolen.
Kansas City reports the arrest within twenty four hours of the killing of Mrs. Jane Wright known as Madame Wright a rich employment agency proprietress. The crime grew from a robbery conspiracy led by two cooks Henry Jones the killer and John Clark an ex convict who had just earned his freedom Clark received a $100 share and a gold watch.
A riot in Santander during a Saturday fire led a mob to force entry into municipal buildings and pull furniture and items from windows. Homes of the mayor and top councillor were attacked before troops dispersed the mob. Officials blame water shortages while noting anarchist influence.
A freight train split in two at Big Walnut near Columbus yesterday, causing a fatal wreck. An unknown man was killed with the body mangled beyond recognition. Brakeman Frank Deitrick of Huntington, Ohio, was probably fatally injured.
Secretary La mont submits to Congress an engineers report on the Columbia River obstruction between Three Mile Rapids and Celilo Falls. The board recommends a portage railway from Celilo to a point below the rapids to overcome the barriers.
Badly needed rain fell throughout the southern half of Missouri and northeastern Arkansas today aiding growing crops.
Lanesboro Minnesota September 11 depositors met at the city hall and voted unanimously to instruct the Bank of Lanesboro to reopen and resume business at once after a week of closure. The bank reopened this morning as planned.
The St Louis tenth tunnel exposition opened last evening at the Music ball and the biz building crowded corridors and departments. Gov W J Stone ex Gov O Standard Mayor Walbridge and others spoke with Sousa's Chicago Marine band of 100 musicians providing music. Exhibits, especially the art gallery, are rated above prior shows. Sousas band will perform four daily concerts for the forty day run.
Washington Special Land Commissioner Lamereaux decides the section 80 case involving millions in iron mining property near Duluth. Charles P Wheelee is allowed to locate on the lands in dispute while W W Billson August MacDonald and other claimants are rejected. Heirs of David Moyer receive a preference. The decision is described as one of the most important by the land office commissioner.
An 8 30 morning Creston train was flagged by a former road employee who reported two track ties placed to wreck the train. Authorities suspect the motive was to obtain a company pass. In other news Ray Elliott of Marengo, reported missing last May, was found drowned in a rain barrel near a barn. The First Presbyterian church selects Rev. Miller of Des Moines who will relocate to Creston soon.
The Liberal National Federation circular denounces the Lords after seven years of Commons debate and 82 days of consideration, asserting two million electors’ wishes are ignored by 400 conservatives. It pledges the Home Rule bill’s passage as law and signals a reform era, signed by Spence Watson and Schnaid horst.
Chicago markets show wheat steady to higher with December near 70 cents. Corn bids rise across cash and future contracts while oats hold. Cattle ranges from prime steers at 5.25 to 5.40 and hogs from 5.25 to 6.20 with various grades. St Paul and Minneapolis reports add minor gains and liquidity shifts in hogs and wheat.
Immense timber fires sweep the Black Hills near Deadwood on September 13. Loss to cordwood may reach 50000 dollars with damage to growing timber immense. Over 100 miners battle flames at the Two Bears mine valued at 10000 dollars. Fort Meade troops hold back fire from the post as farms and livestock burn. Estimated total damage may exceed 100000 dollars if rain does not come.
Reports say fires burn along O’Neil creek north of Chippewa City and stretch toward Tong Lake. Summer cottages at Long Lake face destruction as pine stands burn, with Esietla also in danger. Smoke fills the air in the city and weeks without rain leave tinder dry.
Montreal September 13. The Caus Celerra of the Canadian Revue sues Archbishop Fabre for damages libel after banning the publication. The archbishop denies court jurisdiction and says he acted within his rights by excommunicating the paper and its editors and proprietors.
Loudoun Sept 14 dispatch notes two new cholera cases and one death in Amsterdam today with six more cases in the countryside. Two suspicious cases appear in Berlin while Rome records two deaths and multiple new infections. Leghorn and Palermo report three new cases each with five deaths in Palermo. RussiaStill sees discouraging spread of cholera.
London reports Sophie Fatson again sought a magistrate’s warrant to arrest Charles Mitchell the pugilist on perjury charges but was refused. The case hinges on Fatson’s earlier request and the magistrate’s denial today.
In Delagoes a mob attacked Hungarian peasants and tried to burn the town hall. Troops quelled the riot after twenty five people were wounded. Racial animosity has fueled the long standing conflict.
Ottawa September 13. Dr. Playter issues a second warrant against Hon. Mr. Angers minister of agriculture for distributing to the press a letter by Dr. Mootzimbert questioning Playter’s professional character tied to the Grosse He quarantine.
Mrs. Henry Leathers of Hopkins drowned when a yacht capsized on Lake Calhoun yesterday afternoon near Minneapolis. Her husband, also aboard, was able to swim to safety.
Madison reports Governor Peck disapproves an extra session noting he has not seen the need and suggesting Milwaukee county finances could be adjusted without a special gathering. He signals opposition to the project.
From Tegucigalpa Honduras Bonilla partisans attempted to dynamite the garrison powder house. Twenty six bombs exploded causing five guards to die soon after. The building was demolished. Weather conditions limited casualties.
Tacoma reports the most damaging forest fire in Washington state burning in the Dorwalips valley west of Efeed's canal near Puget Sound. Ranchers flee down the valley as flames threaten homesteads. about 5,000 acres have burned, with families left in distress while men sought prospects in the Olympic mountains.
Topeka Kansas September 8 The court martial verdict in the Hughes case is sealed and with the governor. General Sears presiding declined to reveal the verdict but implied a possible fine and jail sentence. The release awaits the governor's return from the world's fair.
Charles Allen of Gladwin county, living on a Gladwin area farm, perished in a house fire after escaping once. He had returned to save about $1000 hidden in the structure, officials report.
Ex secretary of state Hamilton Fish died at his country residence in Garrison New York yesterday at the age of. The report notes his long service and status as a prominent public figure in American politics.
In Kendallville Indiana on September 13 a gang of about twenty robbed Express Train No 14 from Chicago, using dynamite to blast a safe. Engineer Knapp was wounded, messenger Weist protected, and the assailants fled with bullion untouched by bullets, leaving a torn car and a wide pursuit by local sheriffs and U S detectives.
Fay Claire Wisconsin September 13. Blacksmith Frank Gregsire has reportedly spent nearly a year perfecting a steam powered boat propulsion system. He claims the design could propel a steamer across the Atlantic in two and a half days.
M Y Gannon president of the Irish National League of America says a home rule bill anti Gladstone manifesto bearing his signature is a forgery and not issued by the league's executive committee. He denies involvement and asserts his signature was forged.
News from Rochester reports the murder of two people at a Brighton hotel near the city. The building was set on fire and the two victims burned to death in the blaze.
Col. P. Duffy, famed New Orleans sports figure and refereee in the Sullivan Kilrain fight, died in a New York Presbyterian hospital last night.
Kissingen Sept. 13. It is officially announced that Prince Bismarck continues to improve. He has left his bed daily since Friday and walked about his room. His suffering from sclatiny is less acute.
London reports Mr. Gladstone enjoys rustic leisure in the heather. He had a most enjoyable day and continues to show health improvement amid his rural retreat on September 13.
A graveyard vandal in River Falls Wisconsin toppled twenty three monuments last night. Several headstones were ruined and many others damaged in the cemetery at the town.
Heavy hail storm hits Annandale Minnesota at 4 PM white ground reports hailstones ranging from walnut to egg size marking the season's hardest hail event of the year.
Red Wood Falls Minn Sept 13 Four threshing outfits were burned at Delhi in what was suspected to be an incendiary act. The widespread use of threshers in the area may have contributed to the motive. Estimated loss about 3600 dollars.
Detectives recovered five thousand dollars stolen from the Adams Express company safe in Akron Ohio. The money was found buried in a suburban cornfield Friday night and the burglars have been arrested.
In Busselpore Northwest Bengal a group of Hindoos attempted to seize commissary cattle on Wednesday. Troops intervened and fired after warning. three assailants were killed and others scattered. The incident ends with authorities tightening security in the area.
Lebanon Illinois September 11 Andrew Fritth of St Louis and J Clemon of Breese mine laborers were run down by a passenger train on the Ohio Mississippi at Bennett's coal mine and killed instantly yesterday.
Breckinridge Minnesota September 11 reports threshers left idle as farmers in Wilkin and Richland counties refuse to thresh at current grain prices. No trouble is anticipated.
Washington announces a major ocean liner will be named St. Paul as part of a quartet by the American line. Another ship will be named St. Louis, reflecting tribute to two cities.
A delegation of fifty two French workmen representing various trades arrived in New York today aboard the steamer La Gascogne. They will tour factories to inspect American labor conditions and wages.
An arrest order was issued for Frederick Kreyenbuhl over a bold life insurance fraud involving John Clark and W. B. Clegg. Clark claimed surviving a capsizing ordeal on Lake Superior while insurers allege Gregg, linked to the policies, may have staged the disappearance. Authorities traced Gregg east after sightings at La Pointe and Philadelphia.
Tyrone Pa Sept 12 Gen Robert A McCoy cashier Blair County bank was found unconscious in his room with a bullet wound to the temple and died three hours later He left a letter saying life had been unbearable since the death of his wife and son McCoy a prominent banker and politician served in the war rising to brevet brigadier general
Paris reports indicate Prince Bismarck may be paralyzed with loss of hand use. The illness is described as serious with scrutiny centering on a possible spinal origin, though some doubt the extent of the condition.
A North Platte dispatch to the Bee reports Rev. A. Amsbury presiding elder of the district shot himself aboard a Union Pacific caboose on a trip to an appointment. He had been shooting at telegraph poles for amusement and died almost instantly as the train stopped. Friends doubt self inflicted death.
Emma Goldman, the noted anarchist, appeared in general sessions to plead to an indictment for unlawful assembly and inciting to riot. She entered a not guilty plea and declined court counsel, being remanded indefinitely with bail set at 4000 dollars.
In Barnesville Minnesota on September 12 thieves entered through a side light of the front door and carried away dry goods and shoes valued at about 309 dollars. They worked in view of the sidewalk with a light burning and curtains up, suggesting overnight activity.
Bristol Tennessee Sept 12 Judge Morrison overrules the insanity plea in Dee Taylors case and resents a murder verdict sentencing him to be hanged Oct 27 for the Mullins family killings.
In Fostoria Ohio on September 12 the receiver reports total liabilities of 1 086 671 92 and total assets of 64 842 19 for the concerns formerly owned and controlled by ex Secretary Foster.
Paris reports famed aeronaut M. de Savine is preparing a voyage from Camp de Mars to Russia without any earth landings during the journey.
Fire in West Bend Wisconsin caused 40000 dollars in damage early today. John Weinand's hotel and the Nicholas block were the largest structures burned in the blaze.
Pittsburg on Sept 12 reports a large number of idle men given employment as many iron and steel plants resumed operations today, easing unemployment in the region.
London reporters say ten thousand miners in the North Stafford district resumed work today at the old wage rate after a strike. The move ends weeks of disruption with miners returning to Collieries and mines in the region.
Frederick Hooker district court judge died in Minneapolis last night. He served on the bench for many years and was respected for judicial service and community involvement. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
Grand Forks telegraphs a Special A meeting of the new Chanutauqua assembly board held yesterday at Devils Lake. C T Clemmer is president J N Maher vice president S A Nye corresponding secretary Henry Hale recording secretary J A Stewart treasurer all Devils Lake residents Rev Eugene May of Fargo reelected superintendent The assembly program and finances are solid with about 39000 in shares 6000 spent on improvements and 4000 to be expended next year The grounds are described as a wonder and delight to visitors.
The annual meeting of the Southern Wisconsin Band Association in Janesville draws seventeen bands to the convention with ten bands in the parade. Evening activities include performances around the city and two public dances as the convention concludes tomorrow.
President Malster of the Columbian Ironworks met with Secretary Herbert in Washington to seek remission of a $15 000 penalty for delay in finishing the cruiser Detroit. Secretary Tracey had refused any extension, citing changes that delayed completion. The secretary will decide after further consideration.
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