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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1884
Page
2
The Brainerd newspaper provides Thursday morning issues with a yearly advance rate of 81.50. Editors and proprietors are N. H. Ingersoll and P. W. Wieland, with the paper serving as the local organ for the region and entered as second-class matter at Brainerd, Minnesota.
A scattered roundup reports Chippewa Falls fire losses, a new sheep-raising company in Kittson county, a Spain treaty cost for the New York Times, coal vein found near Cortland New York, and 1022 acres of government land taken by homestead at Duluth. Additional items note Dodge county bounties, a liquor arrest in Duluth, a looming telegraph operator strike, questions about treaty passage, cheaper cigars, a barroom fight injury at St Martin, a Queen Victoria government reference, and printers at Columbus Evening Times striking over wages.
An assertion is made that John R. McLean desires to bring the post office department under his influence or control. The claim implies potential influence over federal postal operations and policy decisions. The report notes McLean's interest and the political implications involved.
The Mormon community reports that 47 converts have recently departed Minneapolis for Utah, signaling a notable migration trend within the faith. Local observers note this shift reflects ongoing draw to church-centered communities and familiar religious regions.
The Luverne gun club arranged a match with the Sportsman’s club of Genesee Illinois for 500 dollars a side. M J Martin tests drying cordwood near Long Prairie wood camp. Two thousand attend Carnival of Nations at LeLand Crocker rink Minneapolis Tuesday evening.
The Parker Era editor received a two headed calf as a gift, but the exchange report does not identify who presented the animal or provide further details about the offering. The incident remains uncredited in the note.
James G. Blaine has withdrawn his libel suit against the Indianapolis Sentinel. The principal ground cited was his claim that he could not obtain justice in Indiana.
The Northern Pacific road reports approximate gross earnings for the second week in December at 168,781 dollars, an increase of 4,781 dollars from the same week last year.
Commissioner Nordon reports Crow Wing county recorded 217 births and 102 deaths for 1883 while Murray county reported 158 births and no deaths.
Friends report actor John McCullough is behaving quietly and living economically, doing nothing. They fear he is hopelessly demented, confirming concerns about his mental health and welfare.
Jay Gould shows strong respect for Cleveland after the election and asserts that the Democratic administration reflects the will of the people. He hints at pursuing a notable objective, signaling continued political maneuvering and influence.
The Northern Pacific announces its line remains open with no stoppage or trouble due to cold weather. Thermometers show ten to twenty below along the entire route, while French complainants accuse the Chinamen of ignorance in defeat and urge adherence to modern warfare rules.
Spink county residents celebrate a calm result after a county seat fight once required Fargo guards. The Ashton community is now relieved as Redville yields the records and order returns to the area.
A severe wind and rain storm devastated orchards and forests near Erie Pennsylvania on Monday. Several stock trains were blown from tracks and wrecked. The same storm struck Buffalo, where many buildings were demolished.
A heater in a passenger coach near Mandan exploded on Tuesday night while on a side track. The blast blew out windows and doors and wrecked the car. Had it happened a bit later, several lives might have been lost, but fortunately no one was in the coach.
Fergus Falls Crookston and Moorhead rally over moving all headquarter business to Barnesville. Moorhead loses its Grand Pacific hotel valued at $200,000 and residents vow to press for a new road into the towns with urgent speed.
A Milwaukee girl crossing a street lifted her skirt to reveal a scarlet petticoat. A passing Texas steer lowered its horns and charged toward her. She dropped her skirt and lost her presence of mind as the steer bounded away, then resumed its course.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes a tense standstill between Northern Pacific Express and Wells Fargo Express. Both sides remain cautious with backs bowed and bristles up, ready to react to a single triggering move, hinting at a brewing conflict that could escalate swiftly.
Congressman Stevenson hoped for a season survey to secure a small appropriation perhaps twenty five thousand dollars. Col Barlow was ordered to survey Ashland harbor but he reports to Gen Parke that he will not proceed and Gen Parke will not order further action. Ashland's harbor remains unaddressed in the river and harbor bill.
The Chicago Times reports Wisconsin Central plans its own Chicago route. Milwaukee & St. Paul contract may fail, with a parallel line to Chicago already prepared. The proposed line would go west of the Milwaukee road and use Chicago and Western Indiana access. Central delays joining the Northwestern traffic association until rate wars run their course.
A longtime resident recounts a 1866 cold spell to a reporter, claiming tea kettles froze on stoves, water froze in steamboat boilers, and mail and provisions from the south couldn't be obtained for weeks. He describes cutting wood through shed holes, standing barefoot on hot bricks, and refusing to swear an oath to his statements.
Gold excitement sweeps Dalath as land offices fill with homesteaders eager to claim gold bearing regions. Most townships 65-6 64-7 and 65-7 entered, many settlers including women. A Canadian stamp mill 30 miles from the boundary reports profits, ore yielding about 15 dollars per ton with mining costs near 4 dollars.
At a Milwaukee meeting on November 14 1884 managers from the Chicago Northwestern Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Chicago St Paul and Omaha Milwaukee Northern Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western and Wisconsin Central roads resolved that annual passes for 1885 shall not use the word family and when more than one person is intended to be covered the passengers shall be named or titled such as wife or daughter. They also barred passes for hotel keepers and proprietors and limited transportation to half fare for presiding elders.
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