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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1894
Page
3
Hamilton Disston controls about two million acres of fruit lands in Florida. English poet William Morris notes women can learn mathematics but managing a house requires skill. A Sixth Vermont Regiment veteran visited his own grave in the Antietam battlefield cemetery.
Sir Andrew Clark, head physician of London’s largest hospitals, states that seven of ten patients suffer ill health due to drinking. He warns alcohol is a major contributor to sickness among Londoners in his medical assessment.
First Li Hung Chang misplaced his yellow jacket and Admiral Ting is degraded for cowardice leaving China to contend with a string of troubles among its commanders.
Electricians pursue methods to capture and control the vast electrical force released in every thunderstorm. The effort aims to tame nature’s current and improve safety and energy handling.
The master in chancery appointed to inspect Northern Pacific affairs completely exonerates President Oakes while accusing Henry Villard of making illegal gains.
Mrs Littledale completes a remarkable journey with her husband starting from Constantinople and crossing Asia to Shanghai, describing the expedition as the most adventurous undertaken by a woman.
A relief contribution arrives from Turkey as the sultan sends 300 Turkish pounds with sympathies and best wishes. The sultan is described as a gentleman and is offered the highest consideration in return.
A dispatch from Iron Mountain Michigan states forest fires there are of incendiary origin. Fire-raisers not ready to resume after death will avoid the Northwest at this time to protect their own interests.
At Milledgeville Georgia next Thursday a monument will be unveiled to Brigadier General George Dole of the Army of Northern Virginia. He was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor Virginia on July 2 1864 after a brilliant record as a commander.
The article notes chatter about appointing a receiver for the whisky trust but argues against it. It criticizes the longstanding cadre of receivers who continue to operate in the liquor trade, unchanged in number and role.
The sole son of Deibler, known as Monsieur de Paris, serves as chief aide to his father in a savory calling. By special enactment, the young man born in INGR is excused from further military duty in peacetime due to the high works he is called to perform.
An encouraging sign is the number of indictments against suspects in the recent Tennessee lynching of six Black individuals. Though punishment seems unlikely, the actions reflect growing public sympathy and concern.
Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris plans marriage to Major Kyd Dougls an American and former Confederate officer on Stonewall Jacksons staff The news notes general approval across the country for Grants daughter choosing an American regardless of Confederate ties.
Miss Alice Sanger, long serving as stenographer at the White House since the Harrison era, is transferred to the post office department. She has been noted as an excellent stenographer and typewriter and an efficient clerk.
The structure is iron throughout with 112000 iron pieces and a height of 684 feet. Four independent legs stand on posts sunk fifty feet. Builder holds ownership for twenty years from 1889, after which ownership reverts to the City of Paris.
Rev. Osmond Fisher in Physics of the Earth's Crust argues that temperature rises about one degree for every fifty one feet of depth. At thirty miles deep, all known metals and rocks would be in a state of white‑hot fusion.
Criticism of women bicyclists in the Eastern press prompts praise for proper posture. The typical rider sits erect, while the average man often hunches over his bicycle, harming his chest and appearing less regal than a rider.
A New York druggist repelled burglars by dashing ammonia in their faces. One assailant fled, leaped through a plate glass window, and arrived at the station with a head so swollen it was described as pitiful. The prose questions whether such brutality is justified.
Personal notes cover marriages and engagements including Sarah Lewellen and Miss Lizzie Truitt in Muncie Indiana and Grace Roosevelt of Appleton Clarke New York. It notes Kipling’s alleged jiltings, Dunn’s burial move from London to Bloomington, and Sage facts about Mars brightness and academic appointments at Cornell. It also recalls presidents without college degrees and Holmes's pride in the era of Lincoln.
A rapid-fire list reports ten icehouses burning in Hamilton Ohio with £30,000 loss, multiple lightning deaths in Michigan Illinois and Tennessee, a dynamite blast in Knoxville, a trolley run over in Brooklyn, a railway wreck near Peoria and other fatal incidents including drownings and a stowaway collapse on a steamer. Several injuries are noted, with fatalities scattered from Ohio to New York and beyond.
A roundup of violent incidents and arrests from various states includes George Kunzel's suicide in Clinton Iowa, A. A. McComb arrested in Jeffersonville Indiana for counterfeit coin, and Harry G. Cleveland's forgery charges in Ohio. Lynch mobs, robberies, and a series of legal actions across Illinois Indiana Tennessee Iowa and Michigan are noted, with several murders and attempted crimes and a bank of arrests and trials.
A 14 year old, Jake Swigley, struck Terrill on the head with a sharp potato digger edge. Terrill lies unconscious and doctors fear he will not recover.
The report lists incidents and developments including Turkish brigands sacking a Kayit railroad station, Baron Erlanger's death in Genoa, cholera spread linked to Mecca pilgrims, Muley Mohammed proclaimed emperor by southern Moroccan tribes, a Canadian revenue deficit of about 2 million dollars, Germany’s aims for a general disarmament conference, Nicaragua’s exiles returned for fair trials, a Transvaal insurgent leader surrender, Colombia pressuring Nicaragua over Mosquito Reservation, Nunez's trip to Bogota to quell unrest, Tokyo-Washington-Britain-Russia reactions to China Japan war, Berlin coverage of a dual control idea for Samoa, and Brassey urging a Canadian Australia mail route with possible subsidy.
California marks its 44th statehood anniversary in San Jose as national and local figures attend. News notes include Maxwell elected president of the American Irrigation Engineers in Denver, Red Men meet in Binghamton, and the Post office Clerks association convening in Boston.
C R Walden recalls strong unseen links with his sister who seems to sense his movements and health. He says they communicate mentally and that she has advised him in business matters before letters arrive. The account appears in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Lexington Kentucky September 18 W C Owens defeats W C P Breckinridge and E E Settle for the Democratic nomination for congress from the Seventh Ashland district. The race long marked by bitter personal conflict, described as a moral contest with intense personal clashes in the final days.
The article notes women wielded control despite lacking votes as Breckinridge supporters faced a restrained, orderly election. Owens headquarters credit the women with organizing committees and securing promises at home. Few Republicans voted, while tensions remained low and voters stood ready at the booths.
Lexington Kentucky September 18 There is no definite return yet. Owens party claims a 410 plurality while Breckinridge supporters put it at 169. Many Owens men expect Breckinridge to contest the result though he won’t speak for publication. Official count due tomorrow with most election committee members favoring Breckinridge.
The Falcon carrying the Peary expedition arrives at St Johns N F bringing back the entire party except Lieut Peary Hugh Lee and Matthew Penson who stay at Bowdoin Bay to continue work. Mrs Peary gives birth Sept 12 1893 as storms earlier damaged the harbor and naphtha launch. Scientific observations by Mr Baldwin are noted as successful.
Memphis Tennessee September 18 Frank H Berry of Rosemark Frank Tucker W C Thompson and Jim Walker of Kerrville were jailed today under indictment for alleged complicity in the lynching of six negroes near Millington on the night of August 31.
Jackson Minnesota September 18 A sixteen year old son of Hon Alex Fiddes was accidentally shot while hunting and is not expected to live
Approximately seventy five undertakers from Minnesota and the Dakotas gathered at the Minneapolis College of Physicians and Surgeons. N. P. Hohenschuh of Mason City Iowa led the morning session on arterial embalming methods and handling to destroy disease germs and ensure sanitary shipping of bodies. In the afternoon he covered venous circulation and gave a practical demonstration of embalming.
The Retail Clerks association renews efforts to organize city sales staff to revive a campaign to close stores earlier each evening and keep them shut on Sundays.
Chattanooga Tennessee September 14 Henson proprietor of the haven Bank and Trust company who stood trial since Monday for the killing of J B Wert was acquitted by the jury Wert had allegedly ruined his wife and domestic peace Henson denied the charges and testified he acted in defense of his home and honor.
Murphysboro Illinois September 14 Mrs Ann Rogers sister to the late John A Logan took morphine yesterday in a personal crisis intent Despondency is supposed to be the cause It is thought her life will be saved
Gen Booth commander of the Salvation Army sails for Quebec this afternoon. He will undertake an extended tour through the United States and Canada visiting cities along the way.
W Leonard alias W H Johnson, once under death sentence for a Kansas murder, was in Yankton S D on Sept 18. His life story spans Missouri jailings, horse thefts, and a Santa Fe train robbery confession hoax, ending in a Kansas governor pardon after seven years on death row. Leonard, 34, now plans to abandon crime and seek honest work.
The Populists of Minnesota’s fourth district nominated F. H. Clarke of Ramsey County for Congress in St Paul on September 18. An attempt to endorse Democratic candidate Darragh failed. The platform calls for free coinage, direct voting for presidents and senators, government ownership of utilities, and federal control of railroads to restore governance to the people.
Levi S. Morton and Charles T. Sexton win on the first ballot and are declared unanimously nominated for governor and lieutenant governor. The platform praises Republican unity, attacks the Democratic administration, denounces its policies on tariffs, trusts, and taxation, and pledges support for a stable currency and nationwide labor protections. Governor Flower’s administration and vetoes are criticized.
Paris dispatch notes the Gaulois claims the Comte d Haussenville holds the political testament of the Comte d Paris head of the royal house of France who died recently at Stowe House England and will publish soon.
Hastings Minn September 18 The jury returns a verdict finding John Ivan guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of Policeman Albert Jacobson on July 10.
Capt. W. R. Bridgeman of the United States ship Baltimore died in Tacoma from Asiatic fever contracted recently in China. Officials state the illness is not cholera.
Washington reports on excavations at Niffer by American scholars under the Babylonian exploration fund with 150 to 250 Arabs employed. Dr Hilpricht and Dr Peters lead work dating tablets to 4000 B C and more than 20,000 inscriptions have been found. The sultan has promised Penn State a duplicate antique.
Gov. Flower, after a lengthy talk with Senators Hill and Murphy, announces he will not seek another term. He stresses the party's need for a strong ticket and urges Democrats to unite for a likely year of Republican gains in 1896. Flower adds he will continue to fight for the ticket his party nominates.
Minneapolis Sept 20 The wife of Phil Scheig the bankrupt defaulter now in Stillwater for wholesale bank thefts begins divorce proceedings on felony grounds. Papers served in his cell. she is Emma Barge formerly, daughter of Jacob Barge.
Bernard Toker a coal worker and his wife Mary were killed yesterday afternoon at their home six miles from Connellsville by 18 year old Frank Morris who robbed them. Morris fled to the mountains and wounded Hatchill when encountered on horseback. County Detective Frank Campbell organized a manhunt to trap the desperate shooter before he escapes via railroad.
In Pineville Kentucky a deadly dispute near Clay County over a hog led to violence. Johr Pallet and Gil sismore quarrelled during a train dispute. Balete threatened Sisimore with a Winchester. The time gun fired five times. Pallete escaped.
Hill City Postmaster Joseph Slare of Pennington County was arrested on embezzlement charges after a books inspection showed irregularities. He was brought to Deadwood and held on $5,000 bond pending grand jury action, with Inspector C G C Fospess involved. Slare has long edited weekly papers at Hill City.
Madison Wis Sept 20 The Ely investigating committee reports to the board of regents that Dr Ely had no connection with the printers strike did not advise or abet strikers and did not push for union dominated offices. It faults none and affirms progress and fearless inquiry at Wisconsin with a complete vindication of Ely and university teachings.
Washington reports Commissioner Lamoreux of the general land office says homesteaders in Minnesota and Wisconsin cannot cut pine until they secure complete titles even to timber on lands burned by fire. Congress may grant relief next session to permit saving damaged timber if titles are not yet perfected.
Chicago report details a raid on Harry Yarnell's Madison and Clark gambling house led by Mat Pinkerton. The stand off lasted fifteen minutes as patrons hurled chairs and weapons, but detectives prevailed with numerous arrests and a counter-arrest of Mat Pinkerton by Varnell's allies.
Gov. Nelson issued a proclamation offering 250 dollars for the arrest of the murderer of Lena Olson whose body was found on the Duluth beach. A. A. Austin is named as the suspected killer seeking the victim’s money.
F H Zerbe Massillon coal operator wires President John McBride of Columbus asking him to come to Cleveland at once. Zerbe would not explain the purpose but it is likely operators hope to renew efforts to settle the eight month strike. If talks fail, colored miners will be employed.
Two of the alleged boodlers Henry G Van Ryn Charles L Lesser architects Hugh J Sulivan Joseph Mey ers contractors of Milwaukee almshouse were arrested on warrants charging defrauding Milwaukee county of 10000. The arrests follow a broader fraud probe by the investigation committee led by Fred G Isenring and William Fillmore.
Kingman Kansas special report says F A Parsons ex cashier of the defunct Farmers and Drovers bank and current receiver named by the federal court is under arrest for taking deposits after the bank became insolvent.
Severe storms lash the southwest and Mediterranean coast of Spain causing floods in Gata and Javea. Homes wrecked vessels sunk in the Bay of Gata and several lives are reported lost.
The state drainage commission meeting to open bids on extra work, planned for next Monday, has been postponed one week to give bidders additional time to prepare estimates.
In Gorin Missouri the Colorado and Utah express was stopped by four masked robbers. They wounded engineer Dad Prescott fatally wounded the first shot and fled into timber pursued by detectives. Two captured, identified as Charles Abrams and Lincoln Overfield both farmers from near Arabella Missouri.
Shanghai dispatch reports an imperial edict strips Viceroy Li Hung Chang of his three eyed peacock feather for mismanaging the Corean campaign. Tatoati Shang alleged intrigues by Li through the emperor’s favored teachers. Japanese advances toward Monkden are also noted and Li is said to have been deposed.
The book If Christ Came to Congress by M. W. Howard of Alabama is held by the post office pending an obscenity inquiry. First Assistant Postmaster General Jones oversees the case but delays action to avoid boosting publicity, leaving postmasters to decide on detention. Washington, Sept. 20. Howard seeks a Populist nomination at today's convention.
The Iowa Weather crop bulletin states no material frost damage with corn generally safe. About 60 percent of the crop is in shock and cutting continues. Fall plowing is ahead of average. fall wheat and rye acreage will rise. Early seeded grains look healthy and pastures provide feed. Late potatoes improve. threshing returns indicate oats may total 120 million bushels.
A. N. Ferris residence in Pipestone Minnesota was destroyed by fire in a strong morning wind. The family escaped with a narrow chance of being burned as the house burned completely with nothing saved.
In Owingsville Kentucky on September 20 a residence was struck by lightning killing Marshal Corey a prominent local farmer his wife and daughter.
The Duluth coal trade suffers as rival companies in a price fight push standard anthracite to 5.50 a ton delivered. Total receipts for the season in Duluth and Superior stand at 1,030,000 tons, about 500,000 less than last year, with yearly totals expected near 1,750,000 tons. Gas freights rising to 50 cents a ton and cautious railroad buying drive the decline.
The funeral for Prof Herman Von Helmholz held in Berlin today followed his death Saturday. A large scientific presence attended including Emperor William and Empress Frederick. Wreaths arrived from many European nations.
A Rome special reports the pope will convene a December consistory to appoint Mgr Satolli as cardinal. It is anticipated that Cardinal Gibbon and possibly Archbishop Corrigan will attend the ceremony.
The Navy Department reports the Adams reached San Francisco after an eighty one hour voyage from New Whatcom. The vessel sustained damage in recent service in Northern Pacific waters and will undergo repairs.
In New Orleans the sugar planters convention at Washington Artillery Hall attracts leading Louisiana planters and New Orleans figures. Delegates adopt resolutions backing the national Republican platform, denouncing bounty policy, urging county clubs and committees, and calling for fair elections and honest counts. A 35 member state committee is empowered to organize the party statewide.
International convention in Toronto opens with about 200 delegates led by Capt. J. S. Dunham of Chicago. Canadians include Mayor Jones and Alderman Shaw backing the Georgian Canal, a $60 million project to link Georgian Bay Notawasga Bay to Lake Ontario via Ontario into Toronto. The 66 mile canal would speed transatlantic shipping and reduce Toronto to Chicago navigation by 304 miles. J. Enoch Thompson welcomes the delegates.
Washington dispatch reports the city’s most deadly blaze in years at the Stumph & Brothers mattress factory. Several workers feared buried as bodies arrive at the morgue. names include William H. Tennyson and 13 year old Wille Ashe. Hospitals list multiple severe injuries and uncertain survival.
Milwaukee district attorney aims to arrest Frederick T. Day and William Plankinton tomorrow on warrants accusing them of taking deposits while knowing the Plankinton bank was insolvent. The Inter Ocean report from Chicago cites the plan as current.
In a U S district court ruling Judge Hallett awarded victory to the defendants in the Wellington Adams et al case against The Lindell Railroad. The suit contested patent priority for electric street railway motor features and involved General Electric in the defense.
Arrangements by contractor Owens of Pierre secure shipment of about 500 tons of building material to Chamberlain over the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line. Material to be used for brick schoolhouse and other buildings at the new lower Brule agency site. From Chamberlain the Last Chance steamer will haul the material to the agency, promising busy times and employment for many workmen during construction.
Julius and Sieg fried Siegel, Vienna bankers, await extradition on forgery and misappropriation charges involving $100,000. They seek to withdraw their willingness to return to Germany to stand trial. United States Commissioner Alexander cannot receive the withdrawal and refers the petitioners to the secretary of state.
Lima dispatch reports that Pacheco Cospeces forces have revolted with many killed and wounded and forty joining constitutional forces. Seminario’s rebels in the north are being energetically pursued by government troops.
Paris dispatch reports L Automite claims the German emperor aims to convene a conference of the great powers to discuss and push for a broad disarmament agreement among nations.
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