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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1888
Page
2
Brainerd Dispatch reports a Buenos Ayres bank shows a paid up capital of 57 million dollars and deposits of 35 million with a discount line of 60 million. It notes the Argentine Republic imports 50 million annually, with one tenth sourced from the United States.
The Charleston News and Courier reports South Carolina last year produced agricultural, manufacturing, and mineral goods totaling over 101 million dollars, compared with 54 million in 1860, the previous year of peaceful slave labor.
Figures from the Director of the Geological Survey show pig iron as the nation’s top valued product in 1886, exceeding the combined value of all gold and silver mined that year. The 1886 pig iron total was seven times the 1860 output.
Reports of people freezing to death during the recent unusual cold stir outrage in Texas and Missouri. The potential deaths, if confirmed, are unlikely to deter migration or visitation to those states in the future.
In Berlin Ger von Schellendorff described the military bill as aligned with the emperor’s aim to make the empire strong enough to meet any danger with calmness from any quarter.
A census-like comparison shows New York City tenants removed for nonpayment of rent far outnumber Ireland evictions. Court records indicate 22,804 families evicted in New York within a year, while parliamentary data report 2,088 evictions across Ireland.
Astronomers and observers nationwide await the final mount of the great glass at Lick Observatory. If the instrument meets expectations, it will greatly aid celestial research and enhance star gazing opportunities for enthusiasts.
Memberships in the New York Produce Exchange once worth 4500 each now fetch 1700, reflecting a broad decline in grain. The Chicago Board of Trade and the Stock Exchange seats show similar waning interest, suggesting stocks are no more favored for speculation than wheat.
After city elections two months ago a large majority of School Board members opposed German and any language other than American instruction. The Education Board committee supports dropping German by year end, and adoption is expected without doubt.
A two month rise in window glass prices has driven orders in Pittsburgh above national stock. Both domestic and imported stock are exhausted, a situation unseen for this season. Prices have advanced about 50 percent over last year, with a gradual rise observed.
The Boston coal dealers sought high prices from the U S government for public buildings. Bids opened showed $7.22 per ton for broken coal and $8.25 for egg. Instead, a government agent bought in Philadelphia for $4 per ton, saving nearly $2 per ton after freight, insurance, unloading, and carriage.
On Christmas Eve the steamer Chateau Leoville arrived with forty two Arabs seeking US entry. Observers described them as pauperized and poorly clothed, while officials questioned their means. The collector allowed landing after affidavits claimed cash and skilled trades, with a bond to support newcomers. A prior voyage saw a similar cargo barred and diverted to Canada.
The president transmitted two reports from a bipartisan commission examining aided railroads. The majority endorses the Union Pacific management since 1884 and calls for debt extension under conditions. the minority urges charter forfeiture. The memo quotes defense of Central Pacific dealings and outlines 1862 and 1866 acts granting bonds, land, and mortgages to support transcontinental rail links, noting large government-financed advantages and existing liabilities. The president cautions about the extensive government security liens and calls for accountability.
In a January 17 1888 message President Grover Cleveland calls Congress to settle the vast debts tied to California and Oregon railroads. He argues government should not seize control of these lines and urges a targeted remedy to protect public funds while preserving land grants for settlers.
The article discusses rapid cannon development driven by increasing projectile energy through greater mass and higher velocity. It notes that modern first class cannons are expensive to purchase and maintain, limiting ownership to the wealthy, and warns that war becomes dominated by strength and wealth, with oppression as a consequence.
An Inducement to Early Rising urges taking a five o clock outdoor look at the heavens for planetary display. It explains Venus leads the dawn sky with a steady light, followed by Jupiter Mars and Saturn within ninety degrees, Mars near the zenith with a faint star nearby, then Regulus and Saturn in a near straight arc toward the northwest.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes life insurance gains with over 400 million new policies written by standard companies, 70 million paid to policy holders, about 820000 policies in force, and total coverage surpassing 2.1 billion dollars. Assets guaranteeing 530 million dollars back these payments, with state approval and future interest.
A $40,000 fire damaged a building on Dearborn Street in Chicago. The loss is said to be split among owners and companies including John C Dale owner, John C Hanlon a blank book manufacturer, the American Printing Company, and Weston Print. All parties are reported to be well insured.
A historic blizzard began January 12 and produced the worst storm in years across Minnesota and Dakota. Rail lines from St. Paul to Chicago were disrupted. many trains halted, several crews unable to work due to extreme cold. Blockades spread from Clear Lake to Mandan, with Manitoban and Omaha routes severely affected and passengers stranded in depots.
Henry Schmidt, a Bavarian about twenty, was hanged at West Union Iowa for the murder of Lucretia Peek. He recited his story before execution, confessed to no pity, and faced the drop at 10 36, death at 10 45. Witnesses included Mrs Peek’s three sons and Sheriff O Neil.
Chief Justice Tripp decides the authority to remove territorial officers lies entirely with the executive branch and the governor may fill vacancies. The Yankton Dakota case debuts a lengthy document reviewing the asylum dispute. The ruling rejects the plaintiffs on all counts and overrules the demurrer. The affair traces back to the 1887 inquiry led by Gov Church and Examiner U Harris, with Caldwell criticized for a cash shortfall of over $5,000 and the board’s ouster looming.
Lewis resigned amid charges while other members opposed leaving office. Gov Church ordered suspensions on October 1. The three suspended refused to hand books to the new board appointed by the governor, sparking a sharp dispute. An appeal followed, Chief Justice Tripp’s decision ends the dispute and the new board remains in control. The old board’s lawyers did not appeal.
A grim roundup from Omaha to Vergil details multiple blizzard deaths and vanishings. Cigar maker Fred Eller lies frozen near his boarding house in Omaha while youths Max Beck and George Allen perish en route home. Several children and adults in Nebraska Iowa and Dakota go missing or die from exposure as storms disrupt travel and salvage efforts. One man loses arms, others await word as rescuers search without success.
Lord Salisbury told a Liverpool audience of about 5000 that Gladstonians believed Ireland was ungovernable and pushed for Home Rule, while Unionists would keep Ireland united under the same laws. He defended the Crimes Act, warned against Gladstonian aims, and urged England to uphold the Union with resolute governance and a tempered view of free trade amid Sugar and agricultural concerns.
Judge Lochren sentences Tim Barrett for first degree murder to be hanged after four calendar months, with execution to follow governor designated warrant. Barrett proclaims innocence in court, then amid escort to jail shouts hang and be damned, expressing willingness to die over life in Stillwater.
A blaze at the 14th Regiment armory in Columbus destroyed over 300 dogs and between six and eight hundred poultry and pigeons. The fire consumed most exhibits from the Ohio Poultry, Pigeon, Kennel and Pet Stock association, with losses exceeding 50 thousand dollars for the display and over 15 thousand for state assets. Notable dogs such as Royal Duke and Paul Gladstone survived only partially, while many prized dogs from Cleveland and Toledo perished.
Indian Bureau proposes amending the Revised Statutes to curb trespass on Indian reservations and lands set aside for Indian purposes. First offense carries up to 500 dollars fine or up to one year hard labor or both. subsequent offenses up to 1,000 dollars and imprisonment up to two years. Indians to be competent wit- ness in cases arising under the act.
The text states that the provisions do not apply to emigrants or travelers peacefully passing through Indian lands tribal reservations or lands set apart for Indian purposes without committing trespass or injury to person or property.
A fire swept the clegan residence of Senator Ingalls in Atchison Kansas on the 12th destroying the home and one of the largest libraries west of the Mississippi. The building contained pictures apparel and many priceless mementoes. Insurance did not cover all the loss estimated at about 20000 dollars beyond policy.
Governor Church issues proclamation confirming division vote totals of 37 754 for and 32 913 against after late certificates arrived on the tenth. Discrepancies with secretary records due to county clerk errors and double returns from Ward county, where three Minot precincts were counted twice.
Commander-in-Chief Rea of the G A R outlining a six week Eastern states tour. Jan 16 Pittsburgh Jan 17 Lancaster Jan 18 19 Washington Jan 20 New York Jan 24 25 26 Philadelphia Jan 31 St Johnsbury Feb 1 2 Concord Feb 3 Rhode Island Feb 7 8 Waterbury Feb 8 9 Boston Feb 10 Portland Mo. Return trip not fixed with plans to visit Kansas Michigan Illinois later.
The list notes pensions awarded to Wisconsin widows and other relatives, with many named individuals across towns like Waunakee Mauston and Dead korn. It reports two ships, the William Parsons and Peter D Smith, lost with twelve crew, plus five widows and nineteen children left.
Nearly 300 delegates gathered at Masonic hall in St. Paul for the thirty-fifth annual session of the Grand Lodge A F and A M of Minnesota. Grand Master Brown presided as credentials were reviewed, officers were sworn in, and the annual address praised harmony. New officers were elected and installed, including Grand Master John H. Brown and several grand officers, with Rev. Dr. Robert Forbes as grand orator.
Governor McGill announces reappointments and new picks across state bodies. Notable changes include Dr. Perry H. Millard joining the State Board of Health in Stillwater, replacing Dr. Chris Gronwold, with several other boards renewing terms. Other appointees cover Pharmacy, Hospitals for the Insane, Deaf Dumb and Blind Institute, Equalization districts, Corrections and Charities, Dental and Medical Examiners, and Reform School managers.
Washington Special reports Congressman Nelson speaking before the House Committee on Public Lands. He favors dividing public domain into agricultural, timber, desert, and mineral classes and sees land disposal by four years’ residence at $1 per acre. He supports ending preemption and timber culture, with timber lands opened to settlers under revised rules to maximize timber use.
The Minnesota Teachers Institute schedules a year of county sessions with dates in March through May including Isanti Waseca Wadena Hennepin Becker Wilkins Winona Stearns Marshall McLeod Olmstead Otter Tail Nobles Fillmore Renville Yellow Medicine Mower Douglas Brown Faribault Pope Martin Le Sueur Stevens Lincoln Big Stone Meeker Carver Nicollet Hibty Redwood Carlston Cottonwood Windom A Minneapolis couple attempts a second elopement and stays at an assignation house. H C Fogle of Canton OH will become general manager of Minnesota Thresher Co at Stillwater. Feegle longtime Aultman Miller Co official to assume post soon. Col William Spooner Minneapolis resident dies in San Francisco after health decline.
In Sioux City the Martin block on Fourth Street and the Schuyler block burned down, with a total insured loss of 25,000 for the Martin stock and damage to Skinner Adams boots. In Wausau Wisconsin the armory of Company E Third Regiment and gear were burned by an incendiary, about 9,000 lost with no insurance. Mrs Budge wife of William Budge daughter of Judge Kenkle died at home. Burton arrested in New York identified as Henry Benson a noted English criminal.
A poem excerpt describes a reckless infant roaming across a dry landscape and daring climbs. The baby ignores danger, riding on window sills, tasting bottles, and poking at a bulldog and a horse. It ends with a wary note that safety would soothe the baby’s restless soul if life were truly safe.
A wedding day catastrophe unfolds as Royal Benson, hidden trauma driving him to drink, is found drunk before the ceremony. Desperate friends revive him for the 3 o clock vows, but a pistol ends his life on the attic floor. Helene collapses, mourning, as the carriages roll to a sorrowful future.
A Washington civil service commissioner warns the ratio of female to male appointments. He argues women resist dismissal, seek quick promotions, and exert influence to advance, citing unhappy outcomes when discharged. He notes young women make good clerks, while divorced women prove most troublesome in bureau work.
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