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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1887
Page
3
Dr Parker, noted English divine, in a recent interview says he is appalled and amazed by the vast extent of this country. A Philadelphia building report shows a splendid ten month tally of dwelling houses churches factories and workshops erected.
The latest grim joke is in the number of bozus dynamite bombs now being discovered over the country. The ordinary mind fails to discover anything funny in such practical jokes. There is no accounting for tastes.
Our consular agent at Piraeus reports Greeks are emigrating to this country in large numbers, most nearly penniless and many utterly worthless. Emigration commissioners should keep a sharp watch for them.
The Bonapartes delicately hinted that one of their number could be prevailed upon to accept the Presidency of the French Republic, but the results which follow upon making a Bona parte President were too well established by precedents to be very attractive to the French people.
Albert Kebler, a Cincinnati lawyer, sought a luxurious life beyond his means. Facing impending discovery of his forged debts totaling $150,000 against family and friends, he took his own life.
The 1880 census reports total U S population including territories at 50,155,753 with 25,518,820 males and 24,636,963 females. It notes a roughly 30 percent increase since 1870 and estimates current population around 62,000,000.
A rise in young male admissions to the State Insane Asylum of Michigan over the last year and a half is attributed to excessive cigarette smoking. Reported cases claim cigarette use was the decisive cause of insanity in many admissions.
Sir William McArthur former Lord Mayor of London and MP was found dead in an underground railroad carriage. The inquest judges whether death resulted from natural causes or foul play by a highwayman.
General Master Workman Powder ly refuses to reconsider his decision to retire from Knights of Labor leadership. He cites ill health and general discouragement caused by hard work and ongoing friction among factions as the reasons for stepping down.
Capt Bunce of the United States ship Atlanta denounces a Washington report as greatly exaggerated. He says his suggested changes do not warrant claims that the vessel is practically worthless.
H. J. Taylor, newly returned U S minister and consul general to Monrovia, Liberia, spoke in Baltimore that Liberia’s population has fallen from 22 000 to 12 000 and development remains exceedingly slow. He warned the United States is large enough for all the colored people now in the country.
In Denmark during the first five years of the system 116,483 cases were brought before the courts of conciliation of which 74,742 were settled and during the next five years 190,836 of which 121,970 were settled. Only half of the remainder went to actual litigation. The Denmark plan is urged by many American papers as a remedy for excessive litigation, but lawyers resist such an innovation to their income source.
J Beaver-Webb, designer of Genesta and Galatea, secures a fine New York post and an American brile after vain efforts to win the international yachting trophy. Edward Burgess, creator of Puritan Mayflower and Volunteer, profits from many contracts and a testimonial purse that could reach twenty five thousand dollars as subscriptions close.
Barnum, famed showman, endured poverty and repeated losses including fires, the loss of Jumbo, and the Jerome clock factory collapse. Despite ruin thirty years ago, he rebuilt and became the richest showman. A Bridgeport disaster did not deter him as he began gathering new animals worldwide.
The presidents annual message to Congress discusses no topics besides tariff issues. It argues for reducing the treasury surplus with earnest reasoning and recommends removing or greatly reducing the duty on wool.
Grover presses urgent reduction of surplus revenue at the Treasury. He warns of financial distress from excess funds, cites sinking fund withdrawals, and argues for policy to restore money to circulation without harming production or private enterprise. He analyzes tariffs as a tax on consumers and calls for careful reform to protect labor and manufacturing in a rising economy.
A lengthy critique argues against current wool and tariff policies, detailing how wool duties raise costs for farmers and consumers, while tariffs on imported fabrics inflate prices. It stresses that eliminating or reducing duties could lower living costs, boost domestic competition, and shift focus to revenue needs without destroying manufacturing.
Maj Gen Alfred H Terry of his division takes four months leave due to Bright’s disease. Gen Sheridan may command in Washington during the absence. Also notes canonization of Father Claver, travels of J M Hannaford after a stroke, hotel lease in Yellowstone reassigned, and various political and legal items across the country.
Don M Dickinson was born January 17 1846 at Port Ontario Oswego County New York. He moved to Detroit at age two and attended Michigan University where he later earned a law degree and began practice. He became a Democratic leader guiding Michigan politics and campaign efforts with liberal time and funds.
The Commercial Gazette Cincinnati wires a Washington dispatch, confirmed locally, stating District Attorney Burrell was offered twenty thousand dollars to obstruct the government in the E. L. Harper Fidelity bank cases. The report notes the offer originated in connection with the federal prosecutions and quotes parties involved.
The President appoints James B. Chess of Indiana as United States consul at Durango Mexico. An army retiring board finds Capt John T Morrison incapacitated for active service and extends his leave. Capt William E Van Reed to report for retirement review. Treasure receipts for November total about 30.5 million with pensions over 14 million. Public debt up nearly 1 million. Senate control may stay with Ingalls as presiding officer. Turpie Indiana seeks seating with governor's certificate. questions linger on required signatures.
Johann Most says his case will be taken to the court of appeals. Ike Weir arrives in Minneapolis for his twenty round fight with Tommy Warren. Henry Overstoltz, president of the defunct Fifth National Bank of St. Louis and ex mayor, died of heart trouble. M Gaunt of Xenia Ohio deeded $30 000 in property to Wilberforce University. George Francia Train not appreciated in Maine after delivering three lectures. receipts $15, expenses $30. Peter Halderman Burnett, first American governor of California, living in San Francisco, just celebrated his eightieth birthday. Nellie Wetherill, actress, had a foot removed due to cancer from a botched bunion operation years ago. A rumor in New York says Mme Patti cannot sing due to cancer of the stomach. New York observers doubt it. Mr Blaine is expected in San Francisco on June 20 en route home. National Republican convention to be held five days after arrival. Blaine to be nominated with strong support from the Pacific slope. He will travel to visit Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio and New York en route to Augusta Maine.
At Minneapolis George R. Trask fell to his death in an elevator shaft. In Council Bluffs Iowa Samuel A Anderson a Chicago and North Western employee was run over and killed instantly. In Cincinnati the Storbridge Lithographing Company building burned with total losses estimated from 230000 to 500000. The firm, with offices in New York and London, conducts work in Cincinnati.
Reports from Xenia Ohio describe Sam Hardin killing his wife and wounding others. J W Edsall, once a St Paul real estate figure, deserts his family amid rumors of debt. Indiana reformatories reveal harsh inmate treatment. Michael O Brien in Alamosa hangs after assaulting Miss McGregor. girl’s recovery doubtful. Cat Island Ark race riot leaves two dead and many wounded. Deadwood editor Smith shot over defamation. Powell arrested. he is brother to Ohio gubernatorial candidate Powell.
A roundup from Europe and beyond notes Prince Barclay Detolly is erased from the Russian army list for christening its Lutheran rites. An Lancaster earthquake rattles Shorley without damage. Ireland hosts a league conference on rent cuts. Pugilist belt deals and spectators planned in Spain. Manitoba summons legislature amid railway probe. Unionist rallies in Dublin praise the Queen. German treasury secretary outlines a stronger budget amid rising state transfers. French press opposes Ferry. Grevy considers resignation amid cabinet absence.
The Iowa Soldiers' Home at Marshalltown, Iowa, has been dedicated. Dealers anticipate no coal famine in the Northwest this season. Brown Wood Kingman, a renowned New York dry goods firm, goes into liquidation. Oregon votes on prohibition show a 7,985 majority against prohibition, with 19,973 for and 27,958 against. Investigation of Rev Hilbreth continues.
The report notes a Cleveland trial of a Methodist minister for immoral conduct with testimony described as very damaging to the doctor. Additional items include state election returns from Massachusetts and a gubernatorial plurality, railroad, prohibition, and Indian agency developments, and a major Standard Oil trunk pipeline scheme from Chicago to Newark with a projected cost of at least five million dollars.
A seventy year old man, Stephen Bailey, confessed to murdering his three wives after long marriages. He described killing the first wife with a club and burying her in a garden, the second with a brick, and the third with an ax before burning the body in a furnace. He claimed seven children from the third marriage and noted postwar leniency for such crimes.
The New York Court of Appeals reversed the general terms decision affirming Jacob Sharp’s bribery conviction for securing the Broadway Surface railroad franchise from the board of aldermen. A new trial is ordered due to errors in admitting Sharp’s testimony before a legislative committee and other evidentiary issues. Unanimous ruling cites section 79 of the penal code and notes Sharp’s emotional indifference since the verdict.
Secretary Bayard replies to Lowell Massachusetts on Callan arrest in London. State Department cites no authority to intervene in U S legal process and emphasizes protection of fair trial without foreign interference. The cable from London is the sole information and government would not stay proceedings unless justice is at risk.
A Macon Georgia drive to raise a Jeff Davis fund by subscription has fallen through after a letter from Mrs. Davis to Col. W. H. Ross, urging thanks for the effort but opposing the financial obligation. She notes education for her daughter and herself as a greater boon than wealth and calls independence dearer than money.
Paul Lucca, a young German, was arrested on a complaint by Catharine Stauble, a fifty year old widow. He posed as a fortune teller, wooed her, and after extracting $250 from her in New York, fled with the funds from a Seventeenth Street house. He is accused of deceiving multiple widows.
Governor receives a voluminous committee report exonerating ex-Warden J A Reed of guilt while touching briefly on conspiracy charges against Warden Stordock. Statewide education data released show districts and schools, salaries, certificates, and enrollment. officials travel to Washington for the Republican convention. Other items include crimes, fires, and civic notes across Minnesota.
Speaker Carlisle struggles to place 130 new members. Six Gov. Houser notes copper and lead gains raise Montana value by about $3,000,000, amid French syndicate purchases. Europe sees copper and lead climbs. Treasury report mirrors tariff debate. Riverhead murder verdict, Detroit wedding draw crowds with Alger fortune. Montgome s fire losses list among large wholesale grocer totals.
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