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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1885

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Grant's Health Deteriorates Amid Slow Recovery Rules

A long summary notes Gen. Ulysses S Grant's worsening condition with relapses and cautious optimism from physicians. Reports detail daily fluctuations, prayers, and family at the bedside as the general endures with stoic resolve, while doctors debate prognosis and possible improvements.

The Canadian Uprising in the Northwest War Path

The piece traces the Red River rebellion origins in Manitoba 1869 70 and the Saskatchewan uprising led by Louis Riel amid land disputes surveys and half breed rights. It details provisional governments battles at Duck Lake Carlton and Battleford and the government response including troops police and fort actions.

Saskatchewan Manitoba Red River Hudson's Bay Company Dominion Fur Charles II Prince Rupert Dominion of Canada

Doctors Split on Cancer Surgery for Grant Case

New York physicians debate whether removing cancer would aid General Grant, two arguing against any operation given his weak state and advanced spread, while others consider earlier surgery. The piece notes differing views among Pancoast Barker and Darker, and cites Dr. English's advocacy for relief, not cure. Grant’s finances and housing woes are also touched.

Douglass Gen. Grant Romero Grant New York Tribune New York Special Telegram Shrady Dr. Douglass J. P. Newman Mr. Newman Hess Garfield Long Branch Philadelphia W. H. Pancoast Fordyce Darker Paycoast Thomas Dunn English Douglas Doug Pancoast Barker Act of Congress Arthur United States Treasury

Conflict in Manitoba Sparks Major Uprising Led by Riel

Telegram from Fort Carlton dated March 7 describes Crozier's party of 10 clashing with about 100 rebels at Duck Lake near Beardy's Reserve. Casualties include 10 civilians and 2 policemen killed, multiple wounded among civilians and police, with unknown rebel toll. Detachments reinforced to the Northwest. The piece also notes grievances of half-breeds in St Laurent over land grants and homestead rights tied to Manitoba Act provisions.

Manitoba Canada Dominion Northwest Territory St. Laurent Red Assiniboine Saskatchewan Kiel Montana Ottawa Northwest Territories Riel Poundmaker Monsignor Grandin Qu’Appelle Prince Albert Ducklake Fort Carleton Col Irvine Winnipeg Battleford Hamilton Taylor Washim Middleton Fort Pitt Poundmaker’s Reserve Duck Lake Carlton Louis Riel Col Irvine Sir John MacDonald Fort Carlton Crozer Beardy Crozier T. J. Gideon G. P. Arnold John Moriton Wey James Bakely D. McKenzie K. McPhail Charles Newitt Joseph Anderson Alex Fisher Moore A. McNall W. R. Merkley Alex Stewart Northwestern Mounted Police J. Howe Gilchrist Garrett Toronto Mail St Laurent

Fort Carlton Burned and Duck Lake Battle Reported

Winnipeg dispatches say Fort Carlton burned on the 21st and Prince Albert gains 250 police for defense. Duck Lake engagement details reveal rebels suffered heavy losses after a dusk battle with fifty or more casualties on the rebels and police and volunteers in a force of seventy five.

Prince Albert Carlton Fort Carlton North Saskatchewan Battleford Ducklake Duck Lake Winnipeg Col Irvine Col. Irvine

Weather Lifts Trade but No Major Improvement Seen

The milder weather has favored overall trade. Special telegrams support the trend but record no material improvement yet.

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Presidential nominations for envoys and consuls listed

The president announced nominations for Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary to Japan Chile and Peru, consuls to Liverpool and Hamburg, a postmaster in New York, a commissioner of agriculture, collectors and internal revenue officers in several districts, and a naval officer in New Orleans.

United States Richard Hubbard Texas Japan William R. Roberta New York Chili Charles W. B. Buck Kentucky Peru Charles T. Russell Connecticut Liverpool England William W. Lang Hamburg Germany Henry G. Pearson New York City Norman J. Colman Missouri John T. McGraw West Virginia Henry P. Kernschar Louisiana New Orleans Andrew J. Boyd North Carolina

France votes Tonquin credit partial and orders Tonquin reinforcements

The French Chamber unanimously approves an initial 10,000,000 installment of the 40,000,000 Tonquin credit and delays the remaining 30,000,000 until a new ministry is formed. De L Isle requests immediate reinforcements, eight thousand men have been ordered, transport delays expected, and private steamers may be chartered after the new cabinet forms.

Chamber of Deputies Ferry de L'Isle Tonquin War Office

Kansas woman seeks postmaster job citing temperance vote

A Kansas woman writes to the post office seeking appointment as postmaster in a town. She cites prohibitionist views as a factor in the president’s election and notes she is thirty, does not wear short hair or bloomers, is not a leader in women’s rights, though she believes in equal rights for women.

Kansas

Garfield linked society invites Donnelly for cipher history lecture

The Washington Historical society invites Ignatius Donnelly to address in Miss Ransom's studio on the cipher history embedded in Shakespeare's plays, highlighting Garfield's association and the society's cultured circle.

The Washington Historical Society Garfield Ignatius Donnelly Miss Ransom Shakspeare

Minnesota at New Orleans Fair Highlights State Resources

Gen Baker praises Minnesota's growth from wheat to diversified farming, flour milling dominance, dairy strength with prizes, lumber and mineral wealth, and manufacturing power. He notes Lake Superior iron, copper, and stone resources, fruit and sugar prospects, and ongoing colonization efforts while detailing recent local incidents and civic notices.

Gen. Baker Minnesota Winnesota Washington Minneapolis New Orleans New York Europe Northwest Saker United States Lake Superiora Great Lake Monte Christo Lake Superior Mankato Kasota St. Anthony Falls Pokegema Little Falls St. Croix Dells St. Louis Rocky Mountains Tropics

Speaking of your American girl abroad

A Canadian party notes the American girl travels well in social scenes. At a Hamilton Ont ball a Chicago bound debutante causes amusement among English officers. A Guards captain is teased to be introduced, and she retorts by asking to trot the officer back.

Canada Hamilton Ont Chicago Guards

Captain Thomas Sharp Wounded in Accident at Fort Totten

A telegram from Fort Totten reports Captain Thomas Sharp of the Seventeenth Infantry was wounded by a pistol shot through the neck but is doing well. Initial note of intent proved accidental. he is under best care and hopes are high for a swift recovery and return to duty.

Senate Russia Brazil Italy Netherlands Sweden Norway Hawaiian Islanida Denmarck Portugal United States Thomas M. Waller Connecticut London Frederick Paine Maryland Berlin Edward Jussin Illinois Vienna Isaac Bell, Jr Rhode Island Rufus Megee Indiana Sra W. Merrill Nevada Edward Parke Custis Lewis New Jersy Rasmus B. Anderson Wisconsin Denmark Evan P. Howell Georgia Manchester Virginia Ao Omseenit Finer Sete San Parente Sadbes America Iail Rasmus Iowa College Albion Academy Wisconsin State University Anderson Prof. Anderson Ole Bull Alexander R. Lawton Savannah West Point Savanash Central Railroad and Lenking Company of Newport R. L James Gordon Bennett United States Senate Rufus M. McGee Logansport Fic Donala Washington Thomas M. Walker Frederick Jaine Baltimore Anthony M. Keiley Richmond Democratic Funders C Committee Keiley Haller Gross Pennsylvania Athens Philadelphia Edward Jassin Gentral Chicago Carl Schurz Atlantic Constitution George W. Merrill Hawaiian Islands New Jersey Hoboken Bayard Lewis Gray Delaware Waller Department Headwarters St. Paul Orcer Fort Totten Thomas Sharp Seventeenth Infantry

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