23 Dec 1887
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1887
Page
1
Sir George Stephen, from Canada to New York, sails for England to seal a contract for three steamers to ply Vancouver to Japan. Each vessel is to cost $1,000,000 and may be subsidized by the British government.
Sir Charles Tupper, a Canadian member of the fishery commission, says irritation that fueled last winter's non-intercourse retaliation is largely gone. He is confident the commissioners will complete their labors satisfactorily and bring the matter to a close.
Judge Holmes of the Irish Court of Queen's Bench in Dublin issues a conditional order setting aside the election of Lord Mayor Dublin Mr Sexton. An ultimate decision will be rendered after argument. Sexton faces charges under the Crimes act and neglect of duties as High Sheriff.
The proposal would substitute county municipal and railway securities for U S bonds to back National Bank notes. The press nearly all disapproves, favoring direct Government issue of currency on its own credit instead.
The passage notes a fortuitous choice by French lawmakers elevating a leader who unites Clemenceau Freycinet Ferry Floquet and other jealous figures. The overwhelming election reflects patriotism and reinforces confidence in the republican government’s stability and durability in France.
The Cleveland institution will end its experiment with mixed sexes after receiving a fair trial. Authorities opposed to co education supported the trial, but its results did not bring the expected prosperity, and the plan will be abandoned in a few months.
Across the Senate and House the lawyers outnumber the farmers by 71, a lead exceeding 40 percent. No other class matches these two in total representation. Some states favor farmers, but Ohio’s lawmakers are mainly professionals, with mercantile and manufacturing interests also prominent.
A Greene county Ohio resident donated about thirty thousand dollars to Wilberforce University, a notable act of self help by a colored individual for colored education and progress. The gift is presented as a significant and commendable contribution within the race’s advancement.
The secretary of the treasury notes rising use of silver dollars as recognized in silver certificates. He favors issuing certificates tied to bullion value rather than coining more silver dollars, arguing certificates would hold equal value whether backed by coin or bullion and that bullion is easier to store.
Connecticut Senator Barnum argues for settling employer employee differences. He notes his own management of five thousand workers and says fair, liberal conduct keeps workers contented and avoids friction. He warns against viewing labor and employers as natural enemies, stressing identical interests.
The text notes immigrant groups settling in distinct regions of the United States. English Irish and Scotch move to the East, Germans to the Central West, Scandinavians to the Northwest, Canadien French to New England, and Italians and Hungarians to mining areas in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Native populations move westward, changing society, habits, and even appearances. Only in the South do African Americans maintain traditional traits due to immigration barriers.
The postmaster general authorized Minneapolis branch offices and appointed fourth class postmasters in several states. Senate finance committee favored nominations for Fairchild Maynard and Hyatt. Lamar's confirmation as associate justice remains possible but uncertain amid divisive committee views. Pension and patent actions listed for Wisconsin Minnesota and Dakota with appointments, grants, and reappointments noted. A broad mix of confirmations, offices, and legals spans Minnesota Wisconsin Montana Dakota and Iowa with ongoing political implications.
Lady Plunkett wife of Sir Francis R Plunkett the new British minister to Brussels is a Miss Morgan of Philadelphia and a clever woman. Mr and Mrs Joseph Ramsdell of Warren Massachusetts celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. he is eighty seven and she eighty. Frank Gordon son of Governor Gordon of Georgia married Miss Georgianna Kilbourn daughter of Hallett Kilbourn a Washingtonian and president of the Evening Critic. Gen Thomas Kilby Smith of Philadelphia a Civil War hero died at 67. he headed Gen Grants staff at war end. During a Washington Grand opera performance Annie Horton Calhoun great granddaughter of John C Calhoun, and a post office employee, went insane amid a scene where Cora is shot. years ago she fired on George Morgan nodal son of Senator Morgan of Alabama.
Chester Bellows hanged in Charles City Ia for murder of Alice Waterman in July 1586. Reports show Philadelphia crime rising 55 percent over last year. Ralph Truckmiller arrested at Chillicothe for robbing United States Express in Waterloo Ia of 9000. Harris Goldstein Isaac Wolff Adolph Silverstein fined 8000 for smuggling tobacco into Liverpool in cotton bales. In Kenton Ohio Charles Thomas killed his niece Miss Briggs and wounded sister in law Mrs Briggs over a family quarrel. Ernest R. Williamson, once a $40000 Fall River heist suspect, seen in Omaha with Pinkerton. Henry Schmidt’s murder case affirmed by Supreme Court. slated for January execution. Clay Stanton forged checks in Chippewa Falls under E H Campbell of Lakeville. about $60. Body of George Green found hanged near Flemington Oak, reported vigilante involvement. In Chicago Anton Lohmer killed his wife then committed suicide. Rev Basil Manly of Louisville attacked by masked men, likely robbery attempt. In Smith County Mississippi Mrs Fanny Husbands robbed and tongue cut out by a negro. name preserved for arrest.
Gen Willoughby, formerly Madagascar ambassador to London, was found guilty on return to Madagascar of embezzling $12,000 and sentenced to an unspecified term. French reaction to Tirard cabinet reforms notes lack of notable figures.
A sweep of disaster reports from Elkhart Indiana to Mapleton South Dakota and New Sharon Iowa notes large property losses totaling $125,000. Specifics include Excelsior Starch and Elkhart paper pen factory losses in Elkhart. Bowen’s drug store $4,000 and a bank $1,000 plus a $1,000 office loss in New Sharon. a fatal hunting accident near Broken Row Nebraska. Mapleton fires listing many business losses from J W Mitchell general store to Sacks hotel and more, totaling substantial property damage.
Notes report a gathered group drafting a memorial to congress. The piece catalogs varied items from a Crow Indians agency resignation acceptance, a 1840 mortgage issue affecting Shamokin real estate, to a Minnesota Secret Service incorporation, a trance death scare in Grand Forks, a sensational caning in Edinburg, a tax case ruling in Faribault, and milling charges on Northern Pacific and Manitoba in transit starting Jan 1.
Minnesota and Dakota elevators hold about 18 million bushels of new wheat, with 2 million old stock. Northern railroad lines store over two thirds of the total, suggesting a near 95 million bushel crop. About 45 million shipped, 18 million in elevators, and 14 million expected to reach farmers. Minneapolis receiving a larger share of shipments than last year.
Mrs J J Astor died in New York after a four month illness. Born Charlotte Augusta Gibbs in New York sixty one years ago she married John Jacob Astor and rose to a leading society position. A benefactor of Trinity church she supported church work and aided many in distress. Her son William Astor served in the legislature and as minister to Italy.
The final rail on the Minneapolis Sault Ste. Marie and Atlanta railway between St Paul Minneapolis and the Soo was laid on the 14th, totaling 494 miles in two years. Officers will inspect the new road soon, but formal celebration awaits the international bridge completion at the Soo due to needed ballast for passenger traffic and ample provisions being made.
The Senate discussed a Spooner bill aiding purchasers of overflowed lands, crediting states for purchase money from swamp land grants, and declaring indemnity acceptance as relinquishment of title. Faulkner was seated as West Virginia senator. Immigration regulation measures and debates on foreign birth, urban populations, and policy were noted.
A sarcastic exchange over a motion ends with Mr Call withdrawing his resolution after memorial reading. Senate advances Blair education bill as regular order while confirming several nominations. Pension bills for widows and disabled veterans move forward amid objections and debates on eligibility and timing.
Obituaries and incidents fill the column from Chicago to Wisconsin. J F Stadebaker dies in Chicago after peri tonitis while tied to a large carriage factory. D C Taylor found dead in Edison works ruins after a boiler explosion near West Chester. Across regions, feuds, burglaries, imprisonments, and violent acts unfold with executions, trials, and solicitations. A boxing figure tours Ireland. Dublin reports praise for Sullivan and Ashton. Political and legal notes include real estate busts in Washington, legislative elders, and looming international tensions in Europe.
Hon Dwight M Sabin arrives in St Paul from Washington to discuss tariff and broader policy. He rejects free trade leanings, favors tariff revisions to fund navy and inland improvements, supports canal projects, and warns broad tariff cuts would hurt state finances and growth. He notes Minnesota delegation gains and weighs postal telegraph and Lamar confirmation, stressing prudent Republican selection for the next race.
Dakota farmers and horticulturists meet in Huron for four days to push legislative demands. They seek farmer majorities on Brookings Agricultural College board, re enactment of a premium bill, rail rate reform, and repeal of import duties aiding trusts. They urge coordinated campaigns, support for allied candidates, and cross state cooperation with Minnesota for a united effort.
A plan to handle wheat through flat warehouses at every alliance station in Minnesota and Dakota aims for free market access and unlimited credit. Secretary Soderbert notes 214 alliances chartered since the last meeting, with 11,000 members and 1658 whole numbers. Bills include Minnesota interest law, 7 percent cap, 10 percent max, and tax rules for railroads with county auditors and a territorial equalization board. Salaries set for officers and staff.
The Jake Kilrain of Baltimore and Jem Smith of England battled 106 rounds on the Seine June afternoon in St. Pierre France for the diamond belt with about 100 observers. Kilrain weighed 154 pounds Smith 150 pounds. The match ended in a draw as darkness halted play with snow starting to fall. Sullivan lauded the bout as one of the best in years for big men.
Delegates from about 312 Republican clubs meet in New York continuing sessions. William M. Evarts is named president with several vice presidents and secretaries selected. A draft constitution for the Republican League of the United States is discussed along with state league rules. A March convention in New York is planned with seven delegates per state.
The Minnesota railroad commission issued a circular after Northern Pacific refused to cut passenger rates to three cents per mile. Secretary Warner signs a notice claiming the order sets three cents per mile, with a five cent minimum fare, posted at stations. It notes a Ramsey County district court stay on Manitoba lines and suggests passengers pay exact fares if overcharged and enter cars without tickets if necessary, then report the discrepancy to conductors.
The commission outlines remedies for passengers ejected from trains and for resisting unconstitutional orders. It notes possible actions for trespass on persons and violations of railroad acts, urging full written statements under oath and warnings that passengers may pursue damages or court proceedings. The aim is to document every violation of the order.
Engineer William Thomas of St Paul died after a derailment on the St Paul and Duluth line at Pickering Hill near Mahtown. Several crew and passengers were injured including fireman Mike Lynch and Duluth residents R A Gray G M Kerr and G M Penny. The crash occurred when a new gravel road cut eroded the switch, sending the locomotive and cars down the embankment as the train traveled about twenty miles per hour. Thomas, about 25, left a wife and aging parents in St Paul. he had planned to retire and was the road’s oldest engineer, with substantial real estate holdings.
The United States Supreme Court in Washington affirmed a $25,000 judgment for Richard Mares, a Northern Pacific brakeman who lost both legs in an accident blamed on Bassett, a switching engineer. The court rejected the railroad’s claim of contributory negligence by Mares for not declining to work with Bassett, holding the trial under proper law and affirming the lower court’s decision.
Hon Bernard G Caulfield died of general debility in Deadwood Oak born Alexandria Virginia in 1820s educated at Georgetown College practiced law in Chicago elected to Congress in the First district defeating Sidney Smith and later filling an unexpired term after Rice death. He resided in Deadwood since and acted as representative for Hills in the opening of the Great Sioux Reservation.
A Southward cyclone swept through Armstrong Academy area in Indiana, leveling Fort Wichita and Green, killing several including Adaima and Jack Henderson, injuring many, and prompting dramatic destruction. The event sparked varied reports as officials mapped casualties while other notices from Chicago and Minnesota health and public orders appeared in the same column.
The text notes natural gas discovery in the Mississippi River below St. Paul’s Marshall avenue bridge encouraging gas prospecting. It also covers a juried verdict in Shakopee and various local incidents including a fatal whisky- afflicted death, the Barrett murder trial in Minneapolis, a $4,000 damages award for Luther Can v Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad, a logging camp death near Mora, gopher bounty totals in Dakota County, and deaths in Champlin and Austin.
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