Government bonds called and redeemed in Brainerd
Brainerd dispatch reports that all three percent bonds have been called and redeemed. No government obligations are subject to redemption until the four and a half percent bonds mature in 1891.
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1887
Page
2
Brainerd dispatch reports that all three percent bonds have been called and redeemed. No government obligations are subject to redemption until the four and a half percent bonds mature in 1891.
A mass movement has started to naturalize about 27 000 British subjects living in Massachusetts. Following the Faneuil Hall riot and the queen's jubilee celebration near the cradle of liberty, the uproar spurred efforts to grant naturalization to these individuals.
A London based syndicate deducted 35000 pounds from a 200000 pound loan for commission and charges and then paid themselves the interest due next January on the full amount. Shortly after the loan’s due date, British men of war will appear as collecting agents.
A long funeral procession for editor Katkoff moved through Moscow as the bier was carried by relays of relatives students journalists mechanics tradesmen and peasants over a 20 mile distance. The public grieved deeply at the loss of a man who held strong influence over the people.
John Chinaman seeks ten thousand dollars in U S court claiming libel after Detroit Free Press alleged Sam Woo fought sparrows in his establishment. The comment notes repulsive practice in American public life and labels the actions as scurrilous.
Secretary Fairchild argues prepayment of interest and bids on 4 1-2 percent bonds eliminate treasury stringency until Congress assembles. He warns that upon Congress' return a vigorous, immediate revenue reduction is needed or risk a larger accumulation of funds in February and March unless government expenditures are boosted by new acts.
In the August North American Review Wong Chin Foo argues for staying with heathenism, stating Christians sacrifice religion, honor, and principle for gold. He invites American Christians to join him in embracing Confucius with a calm, earnest appeal.
The article notes deposits in twenty four New York City savings banks rose by eight million dollars since January, with seventeen thousand more depositors. Statewide six month gains total twenty million, highlighting savings banks as a stronger anti poverty vehicle than the George and McGlynn effort, including urban and rural homesteads.
The Texas prohibition measure attracted a large vote, though well short of a majority, with cross party and ethnic involvement. Republicans including Germans and most colored voters opposed the amendment while many Democrats led by Culbertson Reagen and Maxey supported it. Jefferson Davis’s letter reportedly influenced many ballots.
The Castle Garden Commissioners turned matchmakers for a German resident of Reading seeking a wife. He asked for a 28 year old woman weighing about 150 pounds. A suitable candidate was found, she approved, and they married after an acquaintance of half an hour.
A 100 year retrospective recalls John Bradford who published the Kentucky Gazette at Lexington Virginia. His early ads offered church subscribers cattle or whisky payments and he published the Constitution of the United States in an early issue, highlighting Bradford’s role in American press history.
The St. Joseph Gazette praised St. Joseph for a proposed immense packing establishment, then shifted stance after the business chose another city. It criticized the idea of a plant with low wage workers and close-quarters slaughtering facilities as undesirable for the fair city.
Hon Henry M Knox superintendent of banks presents an abstract of Minnesota bank reports for July 23 1887 and compares with July 31 1886. The findings show prosperity with 13 new banks and total resources rising by about 5.43 million. Key gains include capital up 864400 surplus 137500 and loans up 3064200. Reserve totals stand at 28.29 percent, well above the 20 percent legal minimum. Savings banks reserve rose to 4,242,891.29 with loans at 2,686,535 a 104000 drop.
The letter from Queen Victoria to President on the US jubilee of her accession thanks the president and people for their congratulations. She notes Mr Phelps as interpreter and extends best wishes for the United States and the ruler’s well being, dated Windsor Castle July 18, 1887.
The forthcoming annual report details changes in post offices and appointments for the year ended June 30. It records 3,043 offices established and 1,500 discontinued, with 6,8628 appointments on resignations and commissions expired, 2,584 on removals and suspensions, 482 changes of names, and 559 deaths. Total postmaster appointments of all grades reached 13,979, with three year totals for 1886 and 1885 at 22,747 and 9,047 respectively, and 53,157 offices in operation on July 1, 1887.
The State Convention at Harrisburg drew slim attendance with only Capt. W. S. Hart for state treasurer and Judge Williams for the supreme court named. The platform backs a protective tariff, immigration limits, export bounties, and a prohibition amendment submission, urging primaries and legislative reforms. The party praises Hon. James G. Blaine and believes the nation will support his 1888 presidential bid.
A late dispatch projects damages near one million dollars from the accident with about eighty expected deaths. It cites potential $400,000 on one item, $10,000 to $15,000 per seriously wounded, and losses to business and property. Henry L. Beach of the Pan Handle Advocate critiques the section men and the engineer, blaming inattention for the disaster.
Prof O L Fowler, noted phrenologist and lecturer, died at his residence near Sharon Station Conn after a thirty hour illness caused by spinal trouble from a heavy cold. Born Oct 11 1809 in Cohocton Steuben Co he graduated Amherst in 1834 and soon began lecturing in phrenology with his brother Lorenzo founding the American Phrenological Journal in Philadelphia in 1838. He edited lectured and authored extensively touring the United States and Canada.
Victor Tissot reports a Paris extract claiming the czar called the Berlin congress a misfortune for Russia and Germany’s vengeance on Bismark noted. In Bennington, the cornerstone of the battle monument was laid with a large crowd, aided by governors and civic groups, as flares of public ceremony marked the event.
Aug 12 New York Herald reports on Arctic winter risks, potential starvation, and parallels to the Greely expedition. It covers Dr Weir’s acquittal in a mudding case, a New Orleans clerk shot in a political quarrel, the death of Judge Boyer, patent grants across Wisconsin and Minnesota, a bank embezzlement confession, Manitoba Montana railway progress, social notices, legal actions, ship and rail updates, and assorted international and local incidents.
The Syracuse gathering led by Henry George nominated a full ticket for state offices and adopted resolutions for a national party. The platform calls for eight hour days for letter carriers, women’s equality, extended school age, free public libraries, a state printing department, secret ballots, and abolition of monopolies. It urges taxation of land values to fund common uses and public control of monopolies, along with limits on child labor and convict labor, and stronger sanitary inspections.
The Nebraska arrest follows Parker’s 8000 theft from Paymaster Bash at Antelope Springs Wyoming. After a shootout with a Logan county posse he fled to Gandy. Fraudulent deputies abducted him, then Parker fought Sheriff Doane before capture and transfer to North Platte. Bash faced court martial for negligence.
St Cloud Minnesota special reports E H Morse a lawyer and loan real estate agent with large business has vanished to Canada with sensational rumors of financial misdeeds. He left behind bills notes mortgages and papers in St Paul after selling personal property to his father in law and taking up to 10000 cash. Liabilities estimated around 15000 and creditors seek a receiver to recover papers.
In the House of Commons on the 19th Balfour announced the government had proclaimed the Irish National League as a dangerous association under the crime act amendment. The proclamation cited violence and intimidation while tenants faced eviction risks. in Ireland the action prompted a riot at Kenmare, County Kerry where police clashed with rioters, injuring several and making arrests.
The jury delivered separate verdicts for each victim. Mrs. Dr. Duckette is named first on the list. The verdict for her death states the wrecking incident was found to have occurred as described in the case and identifies the responsible actions and consequences.
A report on a deadly train crash blames section foreman Timothy Coughlin for leaving fires burning near the track in dry windy weather. It alleges fires were set as late as 5 p m and that Coughlin disobeyed orders, failing to patrol the track for six hours before the excursion train passed. He was arrested for examination by the grand jury and vows the verdict is unjust.
A bank president sharply rejects the national banking system stance, calling Controller Trenholm an enemy of state banks and constitutional coinage. He declines to provide stock distribution data requested in the controller’s circular while warning that statistics would be used to justify public debt and the federal bank system.
The City of Montreal left New York August 6 bound for Liverpool under Captain Laud and was destroyed by fire on August 11 in latitude 44. Passengers and most crew saved. six passengers and seven crew missing. Of 420 aboard, 233 intermediate and 115 steerage. Boats lowered. York City picked up all except the missing group and took survivors to London via Queenstown. Officers and crew praised for their conduct.
The New York Herald presents interviews with leading city trade firms showing a gradual, steady rise in business since January and healthy, universal sentiment. Dry goods merchants express satisfaction with sales and collections. Bradstreet’s notes rains aiding crops west and northwest, with wheat outlook similar to prior reports, while increases in acreage may boost yields in the north. Prospects for cotton and sugar crops look strong in the south, and interior demand in the central Missouri river valley and northwest remains good, with active movement of staples like groceries, hardware, and dry goods.
A London dispatch notes brief sunrise observations at Dartmoor and Torquay while Paris and Vienna saw clouded skies. In Karjewitz Volsa Belgium expedition reports overcast skies yet visible protuberances and chromosphere with corona unseen. Russian observers submitted many corona spectra drawings. St Petersburg clouded over. an Elin balloon ascent rose above clouds for sun observation, the aged professor landing safely near Moscow after a risky ascent.
August Nearnebold, Davenport mill owner and long-time resident, went with his wife to Oakdale Cemetery to visit their daughter’s grave. On a walk he asked to go alone, then shot himself in the mouth, dying from the bullet to the brain. Grief over his daughter's death was cited as the motive.
Every Comrade should send to W J C Kenyon General Passenger Agent The Burlington St Paul Minn for a free copy of The fallen Heroes of 1861 65.
Police and prosecutors plan continued action against boodler county commissioners in Chicago, with a move to pursue the matter before the city aldermen. Various officials face personal losses including cashiers and district attorneys amid a stretch of investigations and arrests.
The American Bar association held its annual session at Syracuse New York election of officers included President George G. Gray Des Moines secretary Edward Otis Hinckly Baltimore treasurer Francis Rawle Philadelphia executive committee C C Bonney Chicago Simeon E Baldwin New Haven George A Mercer Savannah local president Oliver P Shiras local council John F Duncombe John S Runnels Joseph A Anderson Minnesota vice president Gordon E Cole local council Reuben C Benton John A Lowel Hiram F Stevens Montana vice president B S Wade local council Henry L Blake Edwin Toole Wisconsin vice president Alfred C Carley local council Thomas Hudson James D Jenkins Bradley G Schley Adolph Hudson John C Gregory
A sweeping Minnesota items column reports pensions issued to residents like Caswell Fairbanks and Oscar C. Trouer, arrests, drownings, court actions, school board notices, rail and elevator insurance rate changes, and civic events. Notable items include a Tacoma smelting project plan, Manitoba track accident, and a Birch Coolie anniversary commemoration.
A Confederate veteran recounts losing a silk flag to a Union girl in a Pa area cottage during Lee’s campaign. He travels with Davin Ker through India to the Thuggee ruins near Calcutta, witnessing the murderers’ lair and the grim history of Kali worship and ritual strangulation. The piece blends war memories with a travelogue of colonial horror and a chilling现场 demonstration.
A tall, swaggering man in frontier dress parades Centre street near Park Row on Easter Sunday. He radiates menace, yet toward a cripple on the sidewalk he pauses with surprising mercy, offering a fifty cent piece after a cold stare and sharp threat, then moves on toward the post office leaving residents unsettled.
A New York correspondent lauds Mrs William K Vanderbilt as the social leader among the Van derbilts. He praises her fashion, outfits, rides, and diversions as always bold and stylish, attributing to her the idea of a round the world display of wealth and culture.
Paris letters describe seaside leisure as artful display. French bathers wear sumptuous robes, Turkish slippers, and eye glasses as they stroll the shore, water only brushing ankles or knees. French ladies in high heeled shoes, long skirts, and fans walk with maids, parasols, and oil silk stockings to keep feet dry.
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