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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1894
Page
6
The line links Napoleon and Waterloo George III and Yorktown and Li Hongzhang and Pingyang as famous defeats. It frames the idea that great leaders meet pivotal ends in battles or campaigns, recalling well known historic pairings.
Madeline Pollard plans a stage study of the School for Scandal as her first effort. The piece highlights how the United States and Switzerland spend more on education than military needs. A Westminster Abbey tribute to Robert Browning features Venetian porphyry slab with an English rose and Florence lily carving. the sphinx silhouettes in the background.
The article claims Japan achieved a brilliant naval victory alongside a recent land victory, noting that confirmation could trigger a sharp decline in Chinese stock markets.
Dr. Viquevat of Geneva asserts subcutaneous injections of ass serum can vanquish disease. The question arises whether homeopathists will cite this as a like cures like treatment.
A Russian investigator states flies can travel at forty miles an hour, a pace that will not surprise anyone who has chased a fly that lands in the ear or atop the head during a long day.
Emperor William writes the cantata in Minnesenger style and can compel all German military bands to perform the airs, enforcing popularity through musical influence and command.
American archaeologists are said to have added ten centuries to the age of the world by their recent excavations near Babylon. The archaeologists are the only workers of this world who never produce anything new.
Boston ministers condemn the city as the worst in the nation for immorality while noting its historic status in learning culture and the arts. They urge reform amid concerns over vice and corruption in the metropolis.
The steamship Lucania breaks the New York to Queenstown record at five days eight hours and twenty five minutes. Builders anticipate the new American steamships will cut the passage to five days once completed.
A Kentucky incident shows a feminine corset-stay stopping a bullet aimed at an organist in a public setting. The shooter fired point-blank and the instrument remained unharmed while the performer escaped unharmed.
Rumors claim a Catholic cathedral may be built near Westminster Abbey in London. It is said the site was purchased by the late Cardinal Manning and that Cardinal Vaughan may lay the foundation stone next spring.
Russian courts cite expert testimony that when a husband and wife drown together the wife dies first because she is more agile and stays above water longer, while doctors testify the man would die first due to this difference.
M. Ph. Lenard reports experiments showing water droplets hitting water or wet surfaces produce electricity with positive charge on the water and negative charge in surrounding gas. Light impurities reduce the effect, and the phenomenon relies on droplet collisions rather than air exposure. A jet from an insulated tank to insulated metal induces positive charge on the metal and air with high negative potential.
French chemist Mr. Berthelon urges engineers to replace coal with solar heat from the center of the earth. He proposes drilling shafts three to four kilometers deep to reach water at 160 to 200 degrees Celsius, providing vast power anywhere for thousands of years.
The Paris printers’ organ asserts women first used printing in Italy before 1681. Dominican sisters at Mount Ripoli copied and illuminated manuscripts since the 13th century and produced over a hundred works between 1476 and 1484, including a 1478 edition of the Decameron, aided by Dominico de Mistella and Pietro di Pisa.
A precarious incident in which a conductor faced a crowd deemed spill yobs blocking the path and denying him air while maneuvering an open electric car. Authorities investigated the disturbance and ensured safe clearance for the passengers.
A roundup of recent events reports many military posts abandoned and numerous regiments moved. The Interstate Commerce Commission cites impracticability of government rail ownership. The president names consuls in San Francisco and appoints a new assistant controller of the treasury, with prior office abolished.
A cache of brief notes from a newspaper column covers political moves and social curiosities. Mentions include Coxey’s campaign disappointment, Manderson not seeking reelection, Doolittle declining a Wisconsin bid, McKinley’s possible campaign aid, Paderewski’s dwindling sales in London, Belgian king’s bicycle habit, John D. Rockefeller’s wife avoiding publicity, Hierr Tang’s lifesaving record, Mrs. George W. Childs’s silver collection, Count Mercedor’s son working in Carnegie mills, and Winnie Davis denying a move to Colorado for suffrage.
A string of deadly incidents reported include Hugh Sexton killed by a fall from a Shetland pony in Waterloo Indiana. Henry Stickler dies at Green City Missouri from a premature cannon explosion. In Rat Portage Ontario two men drown when a sail boat capsizes. The steamer Blue Wing sinks near Osceola Arkansas with crew and cargo saved. A hand-car on the Northwestern line near Elna Illinois is exploded injuring seven workers. Frank Robbins burns to death in a lightning strike at a barn near Mexico Missouri while rescuing horses. George W Mullen 25 of Sidney Montana is run over on a railroad track. James Slurg near Rockport Missouri accidentally shoots his 16 year old daughter. Mrs Frederick Thies near Elwood Missouri is gored to death by a mad bull, her husband shooting the animal. A passenger train bound for San Francisco collides with a freight train at Belmont California injuring the engineer and several passengers. Alice Pryant of Chicago falls from a second story window at Valparaiso Indiana, sustaining severe injuries. Mrs Christiana Peterson 80 dies in a Chicago fire while attempting to rescue an infant niece, the child surviving but gravely injured.
A roundup of murders, robberies, assaults, and trials from Texas to New York. Incidents include John Morrow and James O Neill in Dallas, a street duel in Texas, Leonard Blodgett in Luzerne facing assault, and numerous court actions such as the Paris bank case in Frankfort and the Scanlan insanity inquiry in New York.
At Sob Creek near Minco I T an old Caddo man was found hanged and shot with a warning pinned to his chest against police. Detectives track William Baker, wanted for a Springfield Mo safe robbery of 1700 dollars, via photo from Chicago. Morris Is Rees, son of a Missouri farmer, faces embezzlement charges in Sedalia. J J Kean, accused of large bank theft, tracked to Illinois. Pinkerton men plan pursuit.
Rome dispatch reports the pope will issue an encyclical addressed to American bishops in November. Czar reportedly ill with Bright's disease, death not unlikely. Li Hung Chang rumored deposed as Chinese viceroy for mismanaging the Corean campaign.
New York transfer companies in major cities face regular payouts for damaged baggage and indemnity claims. Baggage masters issue receipts, blame traced to origin, and accident insurance of 12000 dollars covers baggage damage and vehicle injuries. Last year claims totaled about 2500 dollars. this year may drop if luck holds.
A compact week’s overview of notable Minnesota happenings. Highlights cover political developments, local economic signals, public safety notes, and community events across cities such as Minneapolis and St Paul, with emphasis on observable trends and timely actions.
A series of incidents across Minnesota includes deaths by suspected heart failure in Lena Station and an overdose claim in Mankato. A Cannon Falls youth faces grand jury action for criminal assault. Fire destroys homes and businesses in Pipestone Rushford Faribault and St. Paul with losses nearing $15,000 to $50,000. A Brainerd railroad worker loses both feet in an accident. A severe windstorm causes extensive damage near Eyota and Laird with no injuries.
Louis R. Thian receives Democratic nomination for mayor of Minneapolis. Peter Tereau arrested for passing forged checks. Donald Grant of Faribault buys 100000 dollars of St Paul real estate. J Germinder residence at Brainerd burned with minor damage. Brainerd grand jury indicts Dr Geraback for practicing without state board certificate. A J Presley of Mankato accused of stealing 600 to 700 dollars from his house safe. warrant issued. son William implicated. Presley age 23. Township 150 north of range 31 west filed. land office to accept public land entries starting Oct 23 at 9 am.
Joel P. Heatwole wins Third district Republican nomination for Congress. Lightning damaged the Swedish Lutheran church at Mankato with about 800 dollars loss. Anoka train incident led to two arrests. others suffered injuries and property damage in separate events. Threshing near Arsyle continues as farmers market grain and plow plans shift. A Echo farmer lost a barn, hay, wagons, and livestock to a fire.
Sunday reports detail Andrew Flatland killed by cars on his Pine Island farm and Mrs. Cook sustaining a broken arm after a buggy accident. C S Gilmore is bound over for selling liquor without a license in Win dom. Patrick White crushed by a rolling log at Cranberry. A Richardson farm residence burns near Slayton with $1,000 loss insured. A 13,000 acre timber strip burns in Anoka county. homes saved by residents. Peter Kremer's son Peter is sent to the Rochester asylum for insanity. John Lindstrom injured by a trench collapse at Rog mans hardware in Minneapolis but revived after burial under soil.
Law Bros a Stanton flat house with 8000 bushels grain burned and insured. Grand Rapids depot fire saved contents except 500 for the agent. James Skinner barn Warren burned with hay and straw. loss about 1000. A London Ill man Holmes killed after fall from a stock car brake beam Staples yards. Coroner’s jury says death by a club in unknown hands.
A schooner party from Williams College and Boston reported a sea monster near Bar Harbor ten feet from the water, with a shot wound to the neck. A second vessel boated a large live sea creature, identified as a leatherback turtle, about 712 feet long with a 10 inch head, weighing around 1000 pounds, exhibited at Seal Harbor and Bar Harbor.
Rev John Vallancy perpetual curate of Rosliston sued a parishioner’s daughter for trespass for visiting a sister’s grave and damaging hay in his churchyard claiming the yard was his private property. The court ruled against him since he was only a perpetual curate, not a rector, leaving the people’s right to burial but not access.
Flax acreage in Minnesota increases while yield declines. A westbound freight derailed two miles east of Ashby, wrecking twelve cars and delaying traffic about twelve hours. Fires burn S. H. Wright Co. and Hanson plow factories at Pelican Rapids. losses reach 500 and 800 dollars with limited insurance.
The article notes the Cumberland Lodge vine at Windsor Park as larger than Hampton Court’s famed vine, and reports the Manresa House vinery in Roehampton producing over 852 grape bunches weighing more than a half ton. The Hamburg variety grapes on two thousand-plus bunches could yield about £112 annually.
Tuesday September 25 A W McDowell aged 37 a well known Carlton citizen and Republican candidate for county sheriff dies leaving a notable local figure.
The article warns that only silver or steel thimbles should be used. It states that cheap thimbles of lead or pewter commonly cause serious inflammation and swelling if the finger is even slightly scratched.
Senator Hill named temporary chairman amid wild applause in Saratoga as the New York Democratic convention opens. William C Whitney leads in the governor race as the party attacks Republican policy and defends Cleveland era records amid a charged crowd.
Deputy Marshal Haskell, acting on Washington orders, readies protection for railroad property under U S receivers at Massillon. He will guard facilities if unrest arises as negro miners return to work, and will not involve himself with the mines or miners.
Niles Michigan, September 27, George Ames was found dead on the Big Four tracks with his body badly mangled. Police suspect murder before the collision and note his pockets were rifled.
Chicago September 27 John B Hanna was nominated for Congress today by the Democratic Second district convention in a formal party event marking the selection for the general election.
Chicago Sept. 27 The forgery charge against Caroline Ellsworth daughter of Milwaukee millionaire Isaac Ellsworth was nolle pressed today. Merchants alleged she used forged checks to obtain goods and the case was settled out of court by her father. Ellsworth is said to have been arrested on similar charges in Kansas City and elsewhere.
Wilson Woodley was hanged in Montgomery today as part of a group of seven conspirators in the Grant murder case from last spring. One escaped, one lynched, two sent to five years in the penitentiary, and three including Woodley were executed in the jail, marking the end of the famous Grant assassination affair.
Special-Burglars entered the home of Alexander Hlart ford, a wealthy contractor in Ingram near Pittsburg, early this morning and stole all silverware and jewelry before setting the house ablaze. Hartford narrowly escaped with his life as the sole occupant with his family away.
Last night Mrs. Hite of West Third street reported diamonds valued at 500 dollars stolen during supper. She left the diamonds on a dresser on the second floor and found them missing upon returning to her room.
The annual convention of the Bohemian Catholic Beneficiary Association of the United States opened in Detroit with ninety delegates in attendance. Proceedings will be conducted in the native tongue.
A boiler explosion at a saw mill near Sulphur Springs Arkansas killed an employee named Ward and wounded four others. The mill was destroyed with an estimated loss of 10000 dollars to owner Frank Carver.
In St Louis a modestly dressed man, identified as Frank James, the famed outlaw, appeared at the Standard theater door. He stated he has left the racing world forever, citing no money in it and a desire to spare his 17 year old son from following his path. He said many friends are still in the sport but he chooses to quit for his family.
In St Paul on September 27 a $16 contribution from engineer W B Best and fireman George Ford was given to fire relief funds. They had helped haul the Minnesota and Eastern train from Hinckley after the Sept 1 fire, saving many lives. They returned the gift to aid those more in need per instructions from the New York Evening Post.
James B. Caven, general freight agent of the Valley line, was killed by an unknown assailant in central Bangkok. Five bullets struck him as a woman screamed nearby. police have no suspects. Caven, about fifty, widower with a daughter on Kennard Street, was regarded as an exemplary citizen.
A boiler burst on William Cain’s Crystal area farm near Crystal North Dakota severing four lives and badly wounding four others. The deceased are Robert Hawthorne Chris Behrens F A Barger and Nick Phillips. Injured include Charles Shepard Alexander St Rue Morris Getty and Thomas Morgan. A Morgan team was also killed and investigators cite lack of water as a possible cause.
In Chicago the contempt case against Debs Howard and other American Railway Union officers returns as a special order before Judge Woods in the U S circuit court Oral arguments are set for today and tomorrow with briefs due within a week The regular court session starts October 6 and a decision is expected before that date The article notes the decision will be written and bids are described as exhaustive.
The small steamer Falcon arrived with the Peary relief party and expedition members onboard. Thousands gathered on the wharves to welcome the explorers before the vessel tied up. Mrs. Peary and her baby went ashore and headed for Washington.
Minneapolis report states G. L. Seager a laborer of 625 Fulton street northeast died from an accidental morphine overdose this morning. He had chronic illness and used opiates for relief. Since death appears accidental the coroner will not hold an inquest.
The United States steamer Colombia sailed yesterday from Port Limon for Bluefields in a move to bolster naval presence along the Caribbean coast. The transit underscores U S support for Bluefields amid regional tensions and demonstrates ongoing military logistics in Central America.
President Roswell Miller Phil Armour and General Manager Earling led a large party of Milwaukee railroad officials and directors through Aberdeen's grain palace interiors and exhibits. They marveled at the progress despite a poor year and traveled on one of the Wests finest trains, then proceeded to Mitchell after a morning tour.
Police report two masked highwaymen bound and tortured miner John Randolph in Skillys Gulch near Marysville. They heated a red hot iron across his feet and legs then into his ear before chloroforming him, ransacking the cabin for treasure that was not there. one assailant was recognized by Randolph. Officers pursue the culprits.
Washington official refutes Shanghai reports that the Abushima was sunk. Lieut. Miyo states no such ship exists in the Japanese navy and notes many vessels carry the suffix Sima meaning island, but none with the prefix Abu or similar.
Willmar reports editor Victor E Lawson of the New London Times married yesterday to Ida Nelson at the bride's parents home. The Rev E G Collin of New London officiated. Lawson is noted as the youngest editor in the state.
Earlier dispatches claimed larger numbers, but latest advices from Yokohama report 695 Chinese captured at Ping Yang with the total wounded not yet determined.
Missoula Montana September 27 The Missoula News reports the discovery and burial of George Colgate the cook of a hunting party led by William Carlin son of Gen Carlin The remains found August 28 eight miles below the desertion site include a mangled thigh bone and leg the balance carried away by animals The spot yielded Colgate property including a match box and fish line The body was interred at Lower Hot Springs on the middle fork of the Clearwater Lieut Elliott conducted the search for the current commander of the Columbia district awaiting a full report
Portland reports the body of Col mate, the Carlin party cook, was found on the Clearwater River in Idaho. The hunting expedition began in November, marooned by a severe snowstorm, with Colgate left behind too weak to continue.
In Yankton South Dakota on September 27 George Walcot was arrested for passing counterfeit coin. He is allied with Levi Clark recently captured in Charles Mix County where a silver dollar counterfeiting plant was found. The pair are suspected agents of a New York green goods firm and were found with large quantities of spurious bills intended for Nebraska distribution by a South Dakota counterfeiting gang.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America chose Charles Owens of New York as president Henry Gayle of Indianapolis as vice president Louis Tosey of Detroit as second vice president P J McGuire of Philadelphia as general secretary and treasurer The strike fund was cut by 20000 and added to the education fund The American Federation platform was sent to locals for adoption The socialist labor platform was rejected The offices of secretary and treasurer were merged and the president's post was not made salaried.
The inspector’s report lists Company G First Infantry Madison as first, Company I Second Infantry Fond du Lac as second, and Company E First Infantry Beloit as third. Company F First Infantry Racine failed to meet the standard and was mustered out. a new company was organized.
In Detroit on Sept 27 the first Bohemian Catholic union opened its annual convention with seventy delegates, mostly from Ohio. Bishop Jaeger of Chicago presided at pontifical mass and Father Furdek of Cleveland gave an address. Treasurer Joseph Miksak of Chicago reported death benefit assessments for the year at under 15 cents per death.
Andrew Jackson Laird, a defaulting ex inspector from Atlanta, Georgia, once pursued nationwide, was arrested in Los Angeles today by a Chicago inspector.
The Democratic state convention in New Haven met this morning at the Lyceum theater. Ernest Cady was nominated for governor and Morris B. Beardsley for lieutenant governor.
Col Worhac personal representative of Hoke Smith arrived in Ashland on Sept 27 and warned he would pursue internal revenue cases. He reportedly caught several local business men evading the law during the visit.
San Claire Wisconsin reports Dells Lumber and Empire Lumber have shut their saw mills for the season with remaining mills expected to close early next month.
Belleville UL reports John Brad sey killed himself today under peculiar circumstances just before his marriage to Julia Ackerman. He fired a pistol and left no note explaining his motive or state of mind.
Nine year old Elmer Nelson son of Lauritz Nelson was killed in Red Wing Minnesota when kicked by a horse on September 27. The accident is reported by local authorities and details are limited.
Dispatches report 35 miles northeast of Hai Yang Tao, eleven Chinese warships and six torpedo boats engaged. Four Chinese vessels sunk and one burned. Japanese fleet unharmed. Separate Shanghai note says twelve Chinese and four torpedo boats fought the Yalu approach. Japanese fleet included seventeen ships.
Philadelphia dispatch reports a Chicago meeting next week to organize letter carriers as a Knights of Labor branch. Interested parties would not confirm or deny the story.
Washington report states the Republican congressional committee designated Brayton as the regular nominee for Congress from South Carolina Seventh District. The action confirms Brayton as the party’s official candidate in the race.
The state central committee of the People's party met at the new Rog ers block headquarters in St Paul on Sept 26 with attendees including S M Owen A L Stromberg Dr E K BF Clark and Kittel Halvorsen. They discussed appointing speakers a possible daily newspaper and campaign logistics as Jerry Simpson promised to speak in his district.
The final party from the University of Pennsylvania expedition, led by Prof. Hite, arrived aboard the Virginia Lake after summer exploration of Sandwich Bay North Labrador. Four professors collected birds and butterflies and charted three major rivers. Howard Bucknell fell ill, but recovered. Brcknell's health improved and the team reports satisfactory results.
Favor Federation delegates of Trainmen Engineers Conductors Firemen and Telegraphers met in Baltimore. A morning parade preceded a secret session at Hazarver's ball where S. I. Wilkinson and Alfred E. Brown discussed uniting the unions. No formal action was taken.
In Chicago on September 26 the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension, left $150,000 by Isaac Clarence Marsh on the condition of remaining high church, may lose the legacy due to a second will found today. The second will bequeaths the property to the deceased's relatives and only pays to the church if the testator's sister dies without children, removing the high church proviso.
Chicago report notes ISU season closed yesterday. Baltimore clinches the national league pennant with New York second and Louisville last. Sioux City captures the Western league pennant with Toledo second and Kansas third. Minneapolis finishes fourth and Milwaukee at the rear.
The second ballot in the District of Nogent Sur Seine to fill a deputy vacancy after Casimir-Perier's presidential election resulted in Bachimont Radical 4,086 and Robert Republicain 4,582. The outcome shows a swing to the Republicains in this district.
Dispatches from Batavia report that Matarim, capital of Lombok, is nearly destroyed by bombardment from the Dutch fleet. The Bali nese defenders are said to be suffering famine and expected to capitulate soon.
United States minister to Russia Andrew D. White has gone to Munich Bavaria and will return in October to present his letters of recall. He plans to resume duties upon return.
Drouth in Italy prompts serious complaints in Rome on September 26. The corn crop is described as poor while the wine crop, though high in quality, suffers from low yield.
Inspected the Panama canal site in Colon Colombia on September 26 by United States minister Luther. He plans to return soon to Daragota.
Semi official notice from Vienna states the czar is suffering from Bright's disease of the kidneys. Russia's leadership and public reaction are not detailed in the brief dispatch.
Official navy department reports show several vessels under construction or repair nearing readiness. The Minneapolis being pushed by the Cramps receives finishing touches and is expected to be complete within ten days. A second examination by the naval board will precede commissioning.
Assurances reach the state department that tranquility prevails in Bluefields. Martial law is revoked and the Mosquito reservation is under Nicaragua's constitutional law. If valid, the long vexing Mosquito question may be settled with minor US Nicaragua adjustments over damages from illegal arrests.
Oshkosh special reports Paul Polier lied yesterday at Delhi. Polier would have turned four years old on November 1 and is described as possibly the oldest man in the state. Born in Canada he served in the War of 1812.
Marshfield Iowa special report describes farmer M Ferman of Vesper who visited with relatives from Ashland. He bought powder, stored it in a bottle inside a cartridge box, and the powder exploded en route home, badly burning three members of the party.
Rio de Janeiro reports the government plans a loan totaling three million pounds sterling. The move aims to finance public works while markets monitor the plan and potential impact on Brazil’s finances.
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