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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1893

Page

7

Derby Stakes Record Prize Attracts 2038 Subscribers

The article notes the Derby winner Sir Berys in 1879 securing the richest prize then over £7,000 with 2038 subscribers.

Sir Berys

Safety lamps in mining date back to 1815 patent

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 Triumph From Early Days to Modern Print Shops

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.

Census shows sector employment in early United States

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.

United States Comerce

Quiet Prediction on Civil Service Winners

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.

German Emperor Stirs Tension with Metz Military Show

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.

William Metz

Belgium’s 1891 liquor expenditure tops 450 million francs

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.

Ant quarrels unheard among same colony say Lubbock

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.

John Lubbock

New York Workers Celebrate Labor Day Parade Stand

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.

New York

Geary silent on exclusion law amid immigrant counts

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.

Geary United States

Turbulent EU Trio Threatens Wheat Market Abroad

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.

Russia Italy Germany

London Buys Million in Boston Municipal Bonds

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.

London Boston

Shark Prefers Races and Wall Street Sign Jabs

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.

Wall Street New York

Gov Thornton Celebrates Silver Wedding at Santa Fe Adobe

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.

Gov. Thornton Fornor New Mexico Santa Fe

Touch of faith moves mountains from the path

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.

Read and act on advice for hay worm webs

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.

Osborn Iowa Agricultural College

Queen Victoria’s Sight Declines at Court

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.

George WL

Teething Crisis Among Gen Cubs Observed

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.

al Econ University Seana Motive

News in a Nutshell Digest of World News

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.

Cruiser Atlanta to be rebuilt amid naval scandal

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.

Atlanta Congress Senate

Notable Obituaries and News in Brief Across Cities

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.

George A. Thomas Thomas-Albright Co Goshen Ind James A. Norton Ohio Tiffin Lavina Fillmore President Fillmore New York State Clarence Buffalo Senator Proctor Washington Vermont Avenue Vermont Prince Bismarck Bismarck Labouchere London Truth Ballard Smith New York England George Bonner Georgia Osborne Princess of Wales Copenhagen Czarina Russia Fredricksberg

Multideath accident roundup across cities and states

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.

Minnie Bruck Peru Ind Cincinnati Kankakee Frank S. Story New York St. Louis Francis Nolan Brooklyn Erie Burlington Streator Rudolph Routh Portage Lake Stephen Shea Frank Holway Se Walia Shea Azore Islands John A. Severing Philadelphia Forest Park Moody Oskaloosa Iowa Haverhill Mass Daisy Portland Walter S. Webb Elfrida Plattsville N. Y Peter Mott Ben Kniper Grand Rapids Mich Pine Island Lake Albert Reidberg Maud Neish Osceola McLean County Coal Company Bloomington Tfl Alton Road Alton Road. Loss, $100,000 To the Coal Company The Alton Stevenson Coal Company

Sins and Sinners Arc Across the Nation in 19th Century Headlines

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.

Anna Rodiska Peoria Harrisburg Sedalia Charles Hill Kansas Patos Mex William Ackinson South Park Thompson East Point Scott Lincoln Col Nebraska Treasuerer Mexico Annie Wagner Koester Indianapolis Arthur Malaby Denison Tex Durant Max Kruger Twin Sisters

Multiple crime reports cross midwestern cities and towns

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.

City Kan John Kraus Central Lodge United Workmen Dubuque Town James M. Pennock St. Louis San Francisco Davenport Iowa Harlon Kid Ingalls Ernest Lamar Nashville Bayford Point Miss Ferdinand Weiss Rockford H. J. D. Ford Charles Building Denver

Cholera cases rise and world news in brief

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.

Grimsby Eny Leal Monte Carlo Frederick de Courcey May London Fred May New York Pall Mall Gazette Canada Galicia House of Lords Nicaragua Honduras

Multiple National and Local News Snippets

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.

Rev. L. A. Banks Massachusetts Elgin Indiana Republican Central Committee Tlinois Tuscola United States Matz Colorado Baltimore Atlantic New York London Teutonic South Carolina Wyman Sault Ste. Marie Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Sage United States Court For Michigan Butteville Ore Portland North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming Nebraska Kansas Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Salina Kan

Senate Debates Move Toward Finance Reforms Amid Repeal Talks

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 Senate Cullom Rep. IL Finance Committee Voorhees Dem. Ind Friends of Repeal Morgan Nouse

Senate debate on repeal bill and bimetallism adjourns

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.

Washington Sept Senate Faulkner Dem W. Va Turpie Ind Jones Arkansis House

Senate debate over Sherman law repeal continues

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 Senate Pugh Ala Teller Colo

Senate Laboring Over Repeal Bill and Stock Inquiry

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.

Washington Sept. S Walcott Rep. Colo Voorhees Stewart Nevada Walthell Miss Senate Walthall Rep Daniel Va Wen Mitchell House Hepburn Lown Secretary of the Treasury United States Canadian Geary Dem Cal

Bankers on Trial in Milwaukee Courts

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.

Milwaukee

Derbyshire Miners Reject Wage Cut Arbitration

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.

London Derbyshire

Four Million Estate Divided Among Ten Heirs

Final report filed in probate court details John Sullivan estate appraised at four million dollars. The fortune will be divided equally among ten children.

BIG San Francisco John Sullivan

Murders by Burglary Suspects Kill Farmer at Fort Madison

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

Keokuk Iowa Fort Madison Hermann A. Antelman Antelman

Suspected robber tied to upstate bank heist

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.

Rouber Chicago E. F. Ward Hawling Savings Bath Youghtcerpsie N. Y Dlenary Yates Albany Penitentiay Ward Eugene Comisky Witres Langley Carey

Blackburn Reconciled to Breckenridge Counsel Role

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.

Blackburn Louisville Breckenridge Phil Thompson Breckinridge Luke Blackburn

Duel to Death in Hopkinsville Police Duo

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.

Samuel Paulus Indianapolis Paulus Wade Lewis Robert West Will Davis Hopkinsville West Davis

Train robbery suspect identified in Saint Louis

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.

St. Louis James Marion Pennrock Pennrock

Condemned Prisoners Released in Hartshorne Trial Clash

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.

Hartshorne Ind. T Col. Parson Simon Wade Solomon Lewis

Balloonist Capt Eiermanna Rescued Near Milwaukee

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.

Aernonaut Milwaukee O. Eiermanna St. Ignace Mich Eiermanna I Tlen Williams St. Senage

Emma Goldman Indicted For Unlawful Assembly Riot

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

Emma New York Court of General Sessions Fitzgerald Mma Goldman

Prince Bismarck Improves, Family Relieved

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.

Bismarck Berlin Schoweinger Prince Bismarck Kissingen Associated Press

Death by Suicide of Chicago Manufacturer Rothschild

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.

Chicago Max M. Rothschild

Thomp son to be hanged for murder of Mrs Brighton

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.

de Smet N. R. Thompson Brighton Supreme Court Ac Board of Pardons

Chicago Doctor Fatally Injured in Tunnel Accident

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.

Chicago A. H. Wilsor Diouglas Kan la Salle Street

British Guiana offers bounty for 5000 Chinese workers

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.

Panama British Guiana

Drowned Couple Missing After Pine Lake Boat Capsize

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.

Grand Rapids Mich Ben Kniper Pine Lake Belmont

Disaster to Farmers on Cedar Street Runaway Team

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.

St. Paul George Mapleton Carpenter Cedar Street

Tramp Struck and Killed While Boarding Train

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.

Albuquerque N. M la Guna Michigan

Man Slays Sisters in Rockford Under Sickness Claim

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.

Rockford John Hart Mary Nellie Hart

Lightning kills five horses in Inkster barn

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.

Inkster N. D Thomas Casement

Regents in session set to reform state education finances

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.

Brookings Regents of Education Wolsey E. T. Bates A. 8. Burnham Michigan State Agricultural College Corbett Chicago Brookings County

Great Exhibition Opens Under G A Wirkpatrick

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.

Toronto G. A. Wirkpatrick Province of Ontario

Four hundred armed men pass through Little Rock en route to strike site

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.

Tittle Rock Ark Weir City Irian Arkansas Texas

Valentine Heavener Dead

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.

Valentine Heavener Milbank Wabasha County Minn Prof Vert

Confessed Leader Identified in Pacific Train Robbery

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.

Louis James M. Pennock Pacific Pennock Sam Robinson Frisco Road

Man Arrested for Murder in Yankton

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.

Yankton, D Lewis Sherwood Minnie Sawyer

Five killed in cyclone at Lockport Louisiana

A deadly cyclone hit Lockport Louisiana killing five people including two Sisters of Charity and wounding many others.

New Orleans Lockport Sisters of Charity

Glass Telescope Lens and Object Glass at Geenwich Observatory

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.

London Howard Grubb Geenwich Observatory Chance Bros. of Birmingham

Bell Street Railway to lay off fifty conductors

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.

Rachine Wis Bell Street Railway Company

Cloquet Sued For Damages Over Child's Drowning

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.

Cloquet Duluth August Duke Wilford Duke

Irish Fight Gladstone and Home Rule Split

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.

New York Irish National League America House of Lords Hovoe of Commons National League House of Commons Gladstone Ireland

McCarthy Gang Identified in Colorado Bank Robbery

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.

Delia Colo Tom Fred Mccarthy Billy McCarthy Tom McCarthy McCarthy Oregon United States Farley Denver Tom MecCarily D. H. Moffett First National Bank

Arrest of a Murderer in Madame Wright Case

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.

Kansas City Jane Wright Madame Wright Henry Jones John Clark Clark

Riot in Santander as crowd burns city offices and homes

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.

Madrid Santander

Freight Train Wreck Kills Unknown Man Near Columbus

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.

Columbus Ohio Big Walnut Frank Deitrick Huntington

Portage Railway Favored To Bypass Columbia Obstructions

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.

Washington Lamont Board of Engineers Columbia River Three Mile Rapids Celilo Falls Oregon Celijo

Joy for Farmers in Missouri and Arkansas Rainfall

Badly needed rain fell throughout the southern half of Missouri and northeastern Arkansas today aiding growing crops.

St. Louis Missouri Arkansas

Bank of Lanesboro Reopens After Closure

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.

Lanesboro Minn Bank of Lanesboro

Tenth tunnel exposition opens in St Louis

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.

St. Louis Biz Securite W. J. Stone O. Standard Walbridge Sousa Chicago Marine Band

Land dispute grants locate right on iron lands near Duluth

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.

Washington Lamereaux Duluth W. W. Billson August MacDonald Charles P. Wheelee David Moyer the Land Office

Wrecking Ruse Suspected on Westbound Train Near Creston

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.

Creston Iowa Ray Eiliott Marengo First Presbyterian Church Mr. Miller Des Moines

Liberal Federation attacks house of lords over home rule

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.

Vpene Agenst London Liberal National Federation House of Lords Federation House of Commons Gladstone New Castle United Kingdom Spence Watson Schnaidhorst

Markets Record Mixed Grain and Live Stock Prices

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.

Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis Northern

Great Timber Fires in Black Hills Threaten Towns

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.

Deadwood Black Hills Cordwood Two Bears Fort Meade

Fires Rage North of Chippewa City Threaten Lakes Area

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.

Fes Wuesconsen Chippewa Wic O'Neil Creek Chippewa City Tong Lake Long Lake Esietla

Proceedings Against a Bishop over Libel and Ban

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.

Montreal Caus Celerra Canadian Revue Fabre Martin Revue

Cholera Reports Across Europe Grow Steadily

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.

Loudoun Amsterdam Berlin Rome Leghorn Palermo Russia

Fatson Fails to Secure Arrest Warrant for Pugilist

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.

London Sophie Fatson Charles Mitchell

Riots in Delagoes as Italians clash with Hungarians

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.

Italy Rome Delagoes

Minister Angers Hit With Second Warrant in Wartime Controversy

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.

Angers Ottawa Ont Playter Mootzimbert Dr. Playter

Her Last Sail Drowns Woman on Lake Calhoun

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.

Minneapolis Henry Leathers Hopkins Lake Calhoun Mr. Leathers

Governor Peck Opposes Wisconsin Extra Legislative Session

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.

Madison, Wis Peck Milwaukee County

Dynamiters Try to Blow Up Tegucigalpa Powder House

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.

New York Sept. S the Herald Panama Honduras Bonilla Tegucigalpa

Destructive Forest Fire Ravages Dorwalips Valley Ranches

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.

Tacoma Wash Washington Dorwalips Efeed’s

Sealed verdict in Hughes court martial case

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.

Topeka Kan Hughes Gen. Sears

Oldest Gladwin County Resident Burned In Home Fire

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.

Saginaw Mich Charles Allen Gladwin County Gladwin City

Hamilton Fish Dies at His Home in Garrison

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.

Hamilton Fish Garrison N. Y

Bandits Rob Express Train in Dramatic Indiana Heist

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.

Kendallville Ind Chicago Kesler Here Knapp Buffalo N. Y John Byrne United States Express Company M. M. Weist Glenwood Avenue

Inventor Claims Atlantic Steamer Propelment Breakthrough

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.

Fay Claire Wis Frank Gregsire Atlantic

Gannon Denies Forged Irish League Manifesto

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.

Chicago M. Y. Gannon Irish National League of America League

Hotel Guests Cremated In Brighton Fire Murders

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.

Rochester N. Y Brighton

Death of a renowned New Orleans sporting man

Col. P. Duffy, famed New Orleans sports figure and refereee in the Sullivan Kilrain fight, died in a New York Presbyterian hospital last night.

New York Col. P. Duffy New Orleans Presbyterian Hospital

Prince Bismarck Improves After Illness

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.

Bismarck Kissingen Prince Bismarck

Gladstone Resting in Heatherland Health Improves

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.

Gladstone London

Graveyard vandal strikes River Falls cemetery

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.

River Falls Wis

Hailstorm Sweeps Annandale Ground White with Hail

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.

Annandale Minn

Fire Burned Four Threshers in Delhi Grain Field

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.

Redwood Falls Minn Delhi

Money Recovered From Akron Express Safe Burglary

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.

Cleveland Ohio Adams Express Company Akron

Hindoo mob clashes with troops in Bengal cattle raid

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.

Calcutta Busselpore Bengal

Two Laborers Killed by Train Near Bennett Mine

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.

Lebanon Ill Andrew Fritth St. Louis J. Clemon Breese Bennett's Coal Mine

No Work for Thresholds Hits Breckinridge Threshers

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.

Breckinridge Minn Wilkin Richland Counties

Honor for St. Paul Vessel Named in Her Honor

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.

ST. Paul Washington St. Louis

French Workmen Delegation Arrives in New York

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.

France New York la Gascogne

Fraud investigation links Duluth man to life insurance scheme

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.

Duluth Frederick Kreyenbuhl John Clark W. B. Clegg Gregg Clark Krayenbuhl Krayenbuli Lake Superior la Pointe Wisconsin Philadelphia

Blair County banker Gen Robert A McCoy dies after self-inflicted wound

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

Tyrone Robert A. McCoy Blair County Bank McCoy

Prince Bismarck Said Stricken by Paralysis

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.

Bismarck Paris Prince Bismarck

Rev Amsbury Dies By Suicide On Train Ride

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.

Omaha Bee North Platte Neb A. Amsbury Union Pacific Amsbury

Emma Goldman arraigned in New York sessions

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.

New York Emma Goldman

Thieves Loot Hans Petersen General Store

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.

Barnesville Minn Hans Peterson

Judge rules insanity plea in Mullins family murder case

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.

Bristol, Tenn Morrison Dee Taylor Mullins

Foster's Finances in Fostoria Reveals Liabilities

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.

Fostoria Ohio Foster

Air Line to Russia by Savine Planned

Paris reports famed aeronaut M. de Savine is preparing a voyage from Camp de Mars to Russia without any earth landings during the journey.

Russia Paris M. de Savine Camp de Mars Earth

Wisconsin Blaze Wipes Out West Bend Hotels

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.

Wisconsin West Bend Wis John Weinand Nicholas

Work for Unemployed in Pittsburg Plants Resume

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.

Pittsburg

Strikers Return to Work in North Stafford District

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.

WORW London North Stafford

Death of a District Court Judge in Minneapolis

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.

Minneapolis Frederick Hooker District Court

Chanutauqua Assembly Board Meets at Devils Lake

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.

Grand Forks Chanutauqua Assembly Devils Lake C. Ti. Clemmer J. N. Maher S. A. Nye Henry Hale J. A. Stewart Eugene May Fargo

Southern Wisconsin Band Association Meets in Janesville

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.

Janesville Wis Southern Wisconsin Band Association

Penalty Contested Over Detroit Cruiser Completion

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.

Wshington Speval Malster Columbian Ironworks Herbert Detroit Tracey

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