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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1885
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch appears as the official paper for Crow Wing Cass and Itasca counties. Editors and Proprietors N H Ingersoll and F W Wieland publish weekly Thursday editions. Terms: $1.50 per year in advance. Entered at Brainerd Post Office as second class matter.
A New Jersey town converts its town hall into a skating rink to raise funds for debts. The piece also notes Bob Ingersoll may travel to Europe to seek the grave of the original Adam. Ohio Supreme Court rules Sunday papers valid for legal notices.
State legislature debates a new law aiming to curb quick marriages by mandating official licenses before union. Proponents say regulation protects individuals and preserves social order, while opponents warn of bureaucratic delay and constitutional concerns.
The wooden settee connected to former Vice President Schuyler Colfax’s death at a Makaio depot has been presented to the state historical society and placed in the rooms of the state house.
Various branches of the Irish national league in New York and Brooklyn have decided to establish a fund for the payment of salaries to Irish members of the British parliament.
Verndale Journal reports P A Gretchen Verndale's first editor has fallen heir to an English estate valued at $900,000. The note suggests editors deserve reward for their labor, noting a surprising inheritance outcome.
The Canadian Pacific railroad has absorbed nearly nineteen of the twenty two and a half millions loaned by parliament last session. American financiers immigration is poised to influence Canada’s economic landscape, with effects expected sooner or later.
The house pressed the bill on graduate teaching tenure, fixing a four year obligation. It was viewed as a mortgage on teachers and the bill was indefinitely postponed.
St Paul milk vendors dispute state rules claiming no seal has been provided for beer measure as required by law. They contest selling by wine measure and challenge statutory compliance.
The St Paul Guide and Advertiser debuts with C. E. Wanilan named at the masthead. The publication aims to rise in St Paul newspaper circles as a prominent journal and notes W. Wanilan, a clerk in the Northern Pacific Railway offices, is connected to the venture.
Representative Dorsheimer introduces a bill to standardize weight at 480 grains for silver coinage, authorize treasury notes redeemable in coin or silver bars, tax foreign silver at the top duty rate, and prohibit foreign coinage at U S mints. The secretary of the treasury would set coinage amounts, and certificates would have legal tender status unless otherwise stated.
The article outlines England's motives in the Egypt conflict, citing Suez Canal stakes, Beacons field stock holdings, and a $200 million loan claim. It traces joint control of Egyptian revenues, Ismail’s deposition, and the 1882 rebellion, leading to British garrison and revenues management to defend Egypt against the Mahdi and the 1883 crisis.
The Detroit Record reports that the appointment of a new agent at White Earth causes excitement among Indians as the current incumbent is liked and expected to complete his term. The Beaulieu faction boasts of influence but is believed to be barred from future management by their poor record on file in the Department.
Stated analysis notes Ireland’s role in Africa’s campaigns amid dynamite outrages. It highlights the astonishing Bayuda desert march by an Irish regiment, performed with discipline and honor despite being seen as aliens without uniform. The piece challenges politicians and agitators and praises soldierly loyalty beyond birth.
The text enumerates varied offenses from counterfeiting fraud embezzlement and theft through to armed robbery arson and piracy. It also covers crimes by bankers agents directors public officials and acts against ships on the high seas including assault and sedition by multiple persons.
A long feature mentions a ten hour race at a local rink, Utica license fees for rinks at 100 dollars, skaters Harmen Olson and Van Bibber, and national exhibition plans. It notes ministers in Pittsburg denouncing rinks, the 1861 roller skate patent history, and Brunswick Ga rink personal sketches alongside a Brainerd East business opening.
In Washington on February 14 the foreign relations committee declined to condemn the Irish dynamiters. British consul Edward Pierrepont pressed for reconsideration to bring a House vote. Hewitt Eaton and other members held talks but did not sway the panel. Finerty called Pierpont’s move impertinent but typical.
An 1750 tide mark survey from Tornea to the Naze, to resolve Celsius versus German claims on Baltic level, shows Swedish coast rising while southern Baltic falls. Observations renewed 1851 and again this year, with regular inspections. Sweden rose about 7 feet, tapering south to 1 foot at the Naze and none at Bornholm. average rise around 56 inches in 134 years.
An American Farmers journal offers a free one year subscription to every farmer who sends ten farmer names and twelve two cent stamps for postage. The National Agriculturist is pitched as the best farm and home paper in the United States and the offer aims to secure specimen copies for willing recipients. Address National Agriculturist Nunda New York.
Brainerd city council regular session called to order with Forsyth presiding. Minutes approved. Starcher rent bill for hose house $36 accepted. L D Matteson resigns as hose house steward. Adam Belmuth appointed. Steward salary set at $40 monthly. White Havill Havens named to levy 1884 sidewalk tax. Council adjourned.
Outlines of the proposed extradition treaty between the United States and Great Britain, submitted to the Dominion government for approval, extend the prior Belgium accord to cover Canada. Crimes listed include murder in all its forms, manslaughter, counterfeiting or altering money, forgery, and related offenses.
German American Meat Market announces a car load of mutton with prices: whole 63 cents, leg, roast five, chops eight. Also available are pork beef pigs feet tripe chickens turkeys geese and other city market staples. Delivery options for whole half or quarter cuts from Market No 82 5th Street South.
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