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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1886
Page
2
The Brainerd Dispatch notes a light snow shower in Rome New Jersey on the 3rd inst and an inch and a half of snow on Mount Washington New Hampshire with the temperature at 28 degrees.
The United States including Alaska covers 6 603 884 square miles while Canada including Labrador and the Attic Islands totals 3 500 000 square miles.
The annual report to Brad Street lists twenty five cities reporting a moderate gain in total building value for the first half of 1886 compared with 1885, which was only about half the level of the same period in 1884 1883 and 1882.
The late renowned Hambletonian is buried at Chester New York. This animal founded a family of trotters that has added millions to the nation’s taxable property. He also provided a roadster unequaled on earth.
Twenty two state legislatures including California will elect senators for full terms this winter. The Senate currently stands forty two Republicans to thirty four Democrats. Several states are expected to host sharp fights in the coming elections.
The banner collector's district shows Peoria leading with about 13 million dollars in spirits collected. The First Ohio District follows with around 8.5 million. Illinois tops internal revenue at 23 million, Kentucky 15.9 million, New York 14 million, and Ohio 12 million.
A Boston woman reportedly became insane after studying osophy, stirring remarks from Professor Coues president of the Theosophic Society. Mr. Tones criticizes theosophy as dangerous without vigilant supervision, offering reasons he deems flimsy.
The piece notes Cutting and James Gordon Bennett were fined for libel published in the United States or circulated here. It argues Americans should not pick a quarrel with Mexico or England over libel actions and urges focus on domestic matters rather than war with larger powers.
An English statistics enthusiast lists 2 550 kings and emperors who ruled 74 nations. Of them 300 were overthrown, 64 dethroned, 28 died by self action, 23 insane, 100 slain in battle, 123 captured, 25 tortured to death, 151 assassinated, and 108 executed by subjects. The ratio is just over one third.
Thirty five New York City national banks unite to resist state taxation arguing that their shares are assessed at par while other capital is taxed below face value. They seek an injunction from Judge William T. Wallace to restrain tax collection. The ruling will guide similar cases in other states.
The 1887 American exhibition in London will occupy 123 acres in Kensington, midway between the Thames and Hyde Park, reaching about 10,000,000 people. It aims to display the United States’ soil and mine products and manufactures to boost foreign trade and attract capital, opened by President Cleveland via telegraph on May 2. The board includes E B Washburne, William H. Thompson, A T Goshorn, Norvin Green, Rufus M. Smith, George M. Pullman, Lord Ronald Gower, and John W. Mackay.
General Grant never wrote a letter choosing Mount McGregor nor fixed burial plans. His son Col. Grant says the idea has no foundation, noting a late note mentioned New York Galena and St. Louis but the burial choice was to be Washington with his wife beside him.
Senator Miller of New York defends the oleomargarine bill saying it remains strong to curb fake butter imitations. The act requires stamped packaging and strong penalties, with perfecting detection machinery. It aids state enforcement by blocking cross border imitation butter.
Gen. Lew Wallace former U S minister to Turkey lectured at Obatautua on Turkey and the Turks to a large audience. He praised Turks as kind to animals and children yet brave and devout, correcting errors about domestic life and noting polygamy is not obligatory. He lauded the sultan and predicted no Ottoman fall soon amid rival powers' dispute.
Secretary of State report lists pardons by Gov Hubbard for Minnesota cases. Individuals include John Arken Douglas county assault with intent two years. James Saxby Ramsey county larceny two years. Michael Moriarity Hennepin county larceny two years six months. Charles Chambers and James McGovern U S district court counterfeit certificates five years. Thomas J McAffee Ramsey county polygamy three years. David E Swan Ramsey county larceny three years six months. Webster Rosier Olmsted county assault with intent two years. Pardons dated Sept 11 Oct 21 Nov 11 1885 Jan 16 1886 Jan 15 1896 and Dec 28 1884.
Fire destroyed a Dalrymple & Carrington warehouse in Ashland and a large Marshfield complex endangering foundry works and stoves. Reported damages run high with multiple mills and lumber firms later affected by the flames.
The Forty-ninth Congress ends after 241 days in session with the River and Harbor Bill and other appropriation measures signed by the President. A vast volume of measures was introduced and debated, with 1,101 passing both houses and 806 becoming law. Many vetoes occurred, and several major bills await further action, including the Morrison tariff plans and interstate commerce measures.
Washington report describes the president’s thorough examination of the river and harbor bill with Gen. Newton and Gen. Burke. Most items were judged meritorious, while about eighteen were unclear but still tied to ongoing work. The analysis warns only substantial future costs from halted work could exceed the bill’s appropriations.
An August sky guide notes Jupiter as evening star in aphelion on the 23rd, Uranus near Jupiter and Mars as evening star, with Mercury turning morning star after the 16th. Venus makes a close conjunction with Saturn, a brief near touch of planetary paths, and observers are urged to watch the evolving celestial drama.
Fremont Ohio editor sought an interview with ex President Hayes after Mr. Tilden’s death. Hayes refused the interview but stated there is nothing in their relations preventing sharing in the sentiments toward the late statesman. He signed the note as Rh. B. Hayes.
Belfast riots continue as 11 killed and about 130 seriously wounded from Saturday night to early morning. 1,200 troops arrive. police and soldiers fire on mobs. taverns closed. martial law considered as 5,500 extra officers guard streets and multiple contests erupt across Springfield Bark Street and Ballymacanet.
The funeral for Mr. Tilden drew a large crowd at Greystone near Yonkers with leaders like Gen Alexander Hamilton and Gov Hill among early arrivals. Presidents and cabinet members attended as Rev Dr Tucker led prayers and spoke on the deceased’s personal qualities. The service featured the choir and pallbearers in twenty five carriages before the body was entombed at New Lebanon.
A Paris letter describes Boulang er as the new brave romantic war leader, likening him to Hancock and Gambetta. He is praised for presence, uniform panache, and public support as he leads crowds at Longchamps, while his duel with Larenity becomes a talking point among readers.
Dr. James P. Kimball reports gold production rose about 1 million dollars in 1885 from 1884 while silver climbed by 1.8 million. California leads gold, Colorado tops silver, with Montana Nevada Utah Idaho Arizona New Mexico all showing substantial gains. Alaska shows modest gold and silver values.
The Spencer village, nine miles north of Marshfield, was three-fourths destroyed by fire on the 7th inst, with about 60 families homeless. The blaze started in the woods and consumed the Wisconsin Central depot, water tank, two churches, public school, two saw and planing mills, and roughly fifteen million feet of lumber. Loss estimated at $400,000 with $40,000 insured. several people reported missing. no known deaths. rest of town in danger as woods burn nearby.
In a New Era of moonshine talk Uncle Remus drops in with tales of probation and prohibition. He jokes about a deceptive jug and the town’s split views on liquor while recounting votes and old anecdotes with Atlanta journalists.
In a tale of sensitive romance and class conflict, Cissy Moreland escapes an abusive stepmother with the aid of her enigmatic suitor Philip Staunton. A rich aunt in London reveals a plan to marry Cissy to her own chosen heir, but love prevails as Aunt Amy arranges a union with Staunton, ending Cissy’s mistreatment and securing her happiness.
A letter to the St James Gazette explains delays in a book about Gladstone birthplaces. It notes claims that Gladstone was born in Liverpool, with remarks on public reception and photographs of birthplaces sold in Edinburgh shops. The item mentions expected births in Chester and ongoing disputes over the birthplace narrative.
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