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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1886

Page

2

Burke Sullivan World Fight Challenge Opens Soon

Jack Burke issues a challenge to fight any man except John L. Sullivan in six or eight rounds or to finish for 5 000 to 10 000 dollars, with a forfeit posted within 24 hours of any acceptance. Sullivan authorizes a private world fight option, 2 500 to 10 000 dollars aside, within four to six weeks, under gloves with scientific points or prize ring rules, in private, five observers, finish or acceptor’s choice, open for one week.

Jack Burke John L. Sullivan Burke Smith London

Letting of Cascade Tunnel Contract

The Northern Pacific board authorized awarding the Cascade tunnel project to Nelson Bennett of Deer Lodge Montana. The two mile tunnel costs about 800000 dollars and must be finished in 29 months by May 1888 with additional tunneling west of Ellensburg. Bennett currently builds the 40 mile North Yakima to Ellensburg segment and oversees the Gestade division’s work, noting 153 miles ironed to date with 50 on the west end and 103 on the east end.

Board of Directors The Northern Pacific Cascade Mountains Nelson Bennett Deer Lodge Mont Bennett North Yakima Ellensburg Gestade

Orange Freeze in Florida Causes Widespread Orchard Losses

Jacksonville Times Union reports from expert-verified investigations that orange trees froze rendering about 1.1 million dollars in fruit unmarketable. Northern nursery stock sustains heavy top-kill but not total loss, bearing trees along the South Florida railway line lose much fall growth, and pineapples guavas and other tropicals are killed to the roots requiring a year to recover. Overall state-wide damage will not exceed 2 million dollars, trees show strong recovery and losses are widely spread.

Florida Jacksonville Times- Union South Florida

Joaquin Miller's daughter a bigamist in Chicago marriage

New York actress Maud Miller, Joaquin Miller’s daughter, wed Loudan McCormick in Chicago on January 9 without a church divorce from Arthur Mackaye. They argued church law, presented letters to a priest, and were reportedly baptized and married after a church ruling that the first marriage was not valid.

New York Maud Miller Joaquin Miller Chicago Arthur Mackaye Loudan McCormick SS Sixth Avenue Mr. McCormick Dainties Louisville Miss Miller McCormick Dr. Houghton Littl Preston Preston Told Me That Unless Mr. MacKaye

Washington Gossip and Capitol Fragments

Civil Service Commissioner Eaton resigns again as coast defense costs rise to 126 million dollars. Judge A W C Nowlin becomes Richmond editor. Senate panel to admit Washington Territory with Idaho. Col Platt B Walker urges Mississippi improvements. Treasury selects Herman Kritz as mails and files chief. About 45 million of 194 million bonds held by national banks. Postmasters appointed in Wisconsin Minnesota. Washington hotel losses rise as office seekers thin. Congress to probe funeral party costs for Vice President Hemrick. A New York agent writes 2 million in senator and official life risks. Dakota admission to come with Washington and Montana. Pensions ruling on desertion unaffected. Sheridan claims weather bureau should move to civil dept. Hazen fights to retain, doom suspected. Sunday Capital notes controller of the currency becomes banking kindergarten. Cannon resigns with pay raise debate and political risk.

Civil Service Eaton Fortification Board A. W.C. Nowlin Washington, D. C Richmond Senate Committee On Territories Washington Territory Idaho Platt B. Walker Minneapolis House Committee Mississippi Secretary of the Treasury Herman Kritz Texas W. P. Snyder Wisconsin Cooksville J. D. Robertson East Farmington Reeve John Carlson Minnesota Seeley W. W. Reed Washington Congress Congressional Hemlricks New York Murdock Wichita Kan Sturphy Emporia Huron, Dak Washington State Dakota Montana Commissioner of Pensions Sheridan Signal Service Bureau Senate Weather Bureau Army Hazen Cannon

Fire destroys Benton home with seven thousand dollar loss

At Benton Montana the fine residence of T J Todd was destroyed by fire becoming a total loss. The furniture was half burned. Loss set at seven thousand dollars. Modlin's mill at Hayton Wisconsin also burned.

Benton, Mont T.J. Todd Modlin Hayton Wis

Storm Toll and Fire Ravage California and Wisconsin

The report cites a great Californian storm with deaths in Los Angeles where Theresa Whitney aged 36 Kate Lytle aged 35 and a Mexican named Refugio drowned. In La Crosse the Larsen Hansen wood works fire nearly destroyed the factory with finished pieces patterns and stock. Loss estimates range from 15 000 to 20 000 with insurance around 5 000 on building and contents and a small amount on the boiler.

California Los Angeles Theresa Whitney Kate Lytle Refugio la Crosse Larsen, Hansen & Co

Sioux City murders and Iowa court sentences reported

A Sioux City killing occurred when Tom Mace shot and killed a man named Johnson at a negro dive on Second Street. In Marshalltown, fourteen saloonkeepers were sentenced by Judge Henderson, with four receiving the maximum fine of $1000 and ten at $600 each. Also noted are George Swope's fatal injury in Kentucky after a drunken brawl and the hanging of William Sheehan for murder in Castletownroche in 1877, where he failed to escape.

Sioux City Johnson Tom Mace Second Street J. H. Clark Chicago Pierre Mashalltown Iowa Henderson George Swope Curdsville Thomas Linkens Swope William Sheehan Castletownroche Angola Ind David Jacobs Jacob Bixler David P. Mish J. 8 E. Mish San Francisco J. A. McDonald Mike Kurtz Sheeney Mike William Porter New York Troy N. Y Europe Kurtz Florida Jacksonville B. Dorsett Devils Lake George Wilson Holly Epps Vincennes Court House Yard Sam Stone Charles van Studiford St. Louis Stephen Campbell Danville Vermillion County Tobias Epstein Toronto

Viscount Cranbrook new war secretary and other London moves

Viscount Cranbrook is England's new war secretary. Gen. Charles Warren left London for Suakim to assume governor of Eastern London. Cranbrook appointed secretary of state for war. W H Smith moves to chief secretary for Ireland. Parnell instructs Armagh electors to back Liberal candidate. The Bell Farming company seeks 54000 from dominion government for transport. Grand Lodge of England suspends ties with Royal Arch Masons in Quebec. Madame Louise Morey dies in Milbank prison. British board of trade notes 1885 declines in cotton and silk imports and cotton goods exports. If Irish question defeats, government will appeal to country. Salisbury dinner with queen’s speech hosts many nobles.

Viscount Cranbrook England Charles Warren London Suakim Glasgow United States Congo Railway Syndicate Henny M. Stanley Congo Estrup Copenhagen W.H. Smith Ireland Parnell Armagh Bell Farming Company Qu’ Appelle Dominion Riel Grand Lodge of England Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Quebec Louise Morey Mr. Stead Armstrong Milbank Bright British Board of Trade Lord Salisbury

Notable Obituaries and Notices From Empire Row

Albert Lybrook of Indiana consul at Algiers dies of consumption. P P Morgan formerly of New York dies at Washington residence from diabetes. Sir George Stephen of Cana dian Pacific to be feted in Montreal. Charles C Conley long time inspector for the Dakota Castle association dies in Arkansas. Rev Joseph G Wilson Fort Madison Plaindealer consul at Jerusalem 1877 1883 dies in Kansas City of Syrian fever born March 15 1812.

Albert Lybrook Indiana Algiers P. P. Morgan New York Washington Sir George Stephen Canadian Pacific Montreal Charles C. Conley Dakota Castle Association Arkansas Joseph G. Wilson Fort Madison Plaindealer Jerusalem Kansas City

Iowa Governor Reinstates Auditor. Coal Miners Threaten Strike

A broad mix of 1910 era items: Governor Larrabee reinstates auditor Brown in Iowa. In Irwin Pa min ers threaten to strike. Florida fruit damage likely under two million dollars. Philadelphia handloom carpet weavers strike. Newberg West Virginia mine rescue ongoing with bodies recovered slowly. Reuben Noble bonds as receiver for Bank of Devils Lake. Missouri brothers driven insane by bogus mining fortune. all sent to asylum. Will case against Wilbur Storey raises questions of mental soundness. Prohibitionists target Judge Hayes. foraker accused Keawat police commissioners. South Carolina bills incite ten new railway charters. Des Moines ex-Gov Gue plans Iowa legislator reunion. Judd denies Neshuta seminary merger. Meteoric Adirondacks display observed. Mitchell says Kansas City branch construction and rails secured. Rapid City bills form milling, gypsum, street railway firms. Hopkins-Campbell libel jury verdict favors defendant after long deliberations. Moody demands funds for Chicago Christian work. Grand jury indicts Brown County saloonkeepers and druggists. Aberdeen indictments target saloonists and gambling houses.

Philadelphia Newberg W. Va Reuben Noble Bank of Devils Lake Dak Missouri Wilbur FP. Storey Times Judge Hayes Muscatine Iowa Gov. Foraker Keawat South Carolina B. F. Gue Des Moines S. Corning Judd Chicago Episcopal Theological Seminary Neshuta Wis Chicago Adirondacks Mitchell Milwaukee and St. Paul Road Kansas City Rapid City Capital Hopkins-Campbell Fargo Moody Grand Jury Brown County Aberdeen Frederick Columbia

Land Office Official Warns Against Fraudulent Entries in Dakota

The general land office commissioner replies to banker W R Green outlining that entrymen must meet legal conditions and that final patent hinges on this office. He cites Cogswell and Teller, vows to cancel fraudulent entries, and orders Aberdeen officials to stop duplicate proofs and refunds of improperly collected funds.

General Land Office W. R. Green Bangor Dak Sth Teller C. P. Cogswell L. D Dakota Sparks Aberdeen

Enmity Between Halleck and Grant Revealed by McClellan Papers

Army officers anticipate a major sensational reveal when Gen McClellan’s private war papers are published. They describe Gen Grant’s famous unconditional surrender at Fort Donelson and Halleck’s reaction, plus McClellan’s inquiries about Grant’s whereabouts and Halleck’s dismissive reply. The dispatches were preserved by McClellan and later copied for the War Department.

Gen. Grant Gen. Halleck Nashville

Land Law Reform Proposal Aims to Protect Western Settlers

Maj Strait and Judge Edgerton lead a bill with Jakota delegates to fix defects in public land laws. It seeks final entry decisions after proof, six week notice and witnesses, and court review for opened cases. Interior tribunal and wider enforcement to improve contest hearings under Lamar and Jenks.

Washington Maj. Strait Edgerton Jakota General Land Office Dakota Lamar Jenks Land Office Suboena Secretary of the Interior District Court of the United States Interior Department

Montreal Herald: Capt. Howard denies Batoche scalp charge

Capt A L Howard and wife arrived in the city and headed to St. Lawrence hall for a stay. He disputed a city paper’s charge that he scalped a dead Indian at Batoche, saying he merely cut a tuft of hair from the corpse as a memento.

Montreal Herald A. L. Howard S. A New Haven Conn St. Lawrence Hall Herald Batoche Young White Cap Old White Cap Saskatoon Minnesota

Northwestern Nominations Confirmed by Senate

The senate confirmed nominees including Thomas E. Heenan Minnesota consul at Odessa Bartlett Tripp chief justice and William B. McConnell associate justice of the Dakota supreme court Postmasters N E Ives Marion Paul Dowlin Greenfield S L Childs Atlantic F S Brokawa Mount Vernon Annie Brennock Dunlap J Bak Red Oak Charles W Rong Portland John C Bell Astoria Daniel Stewart Walla Walla J T Bevins Dayton L M Thomas Watertown M P Slattery Bismarck J D Pratt Ipswich G T Laskell Larimore E W Carr Woonsocket F G Wharton P B Brod W P Carr J F Ryan Anaconda Collectors of Customs John Hobson Oregon John Flannigan Oregon S C Scheneck Oregon William M Townsend Oregon O C Jones Oregon

Senate Thomas E. Heenan Minnesota Odessa Bartlett Tripp William B. McConnell Supreme Court of Dakota N. E. Ives Marion Iowa Paul Dowlin Greenfield S. L. Childs Atlantic Brokawa Mount Vernon Annie Brennock Dunlap J. Bak Red Oak Charles W. Rong Woonsocket Dak F. G. Wharton Ellendale P. B. Brod Lisbon W. P. Carr Sioux Falls J. F. Ryan Anaconda Mont John Hobson Oregon John Flannigan C. Scheneck Willamette William M. Townsend Lakeview O. C. Jones Rosenburg

Harrison Amends Dakota Bill Opens Sioux Lands For Reentry

In Washington the senate heard Mr. Harrison's amendment to the Dakota bill. It grants a ninety day reentry window to homesteaders who entered Crow Creek and Winnebago lands west of the Missouri between Feb 27 and April 17, 1885, with priority for earlier entries and rents treated as in similar cases. A president appointed agent will oversee the process under the act.

Harrison Washington Senate Great Sioux Missouri River Crow Creek Winnebago Reservation Sec

Claims for losses on Crow Creek and Winnebago lands

A special agent is authorized to investigate claims by individuals who settled on Crow Creek and Winnebago lands between February 27 and April 17, 1885. The agent may compel witnesses, administer oaths, and report improvements, their value, losses from revocation of opening order, and related facts. If Indian consent is lacking, investigations cover the reservation portion not in the new tract, and the report goes to Congress via the Secretary of the Interior.

Secretary of the Interior Crow Creek Winnebago Congress

French born banker becomes railroad reformer leader

Charles J. Cando, age 48, born in France and raised in the U.S., started in banking before serving as private secretary to W. B. Ogden, president of Northwestern railway. He helped form New York elevated transit plans in 1875, then reorganized western railroads, chaired the Ohio Central realignment, and now leads the Toledo & Ohio Central as president. He and S. J. Tilden share mining interests and he was treasurer of the national Democratic committee during the last presidential campaign.

Charles J. Cando France W. B.ogden Northwestern Railway Ogden 8.J. Tilden Odgen Cando Tilden

Letter from Parnell Praises Irish American Aid Efforts

Rev Charles O Reilly treasurer of the Irish National League of America receives a letter from Charles Stewart Parnell. He thanks the US and Canada for daily fundraising during the election campaign and urges continued support to secure Irish legislative independence. Parnell wishes holiday happiness.

Charles O'Reilly Irish National League of America Charles Stewart Parnell America Union Canada Ireland Dr. O'Reilly Chairles S. Paarneul

Explosion at Newburg Oriel Coal Shaft Kills Mine Crew

An explosion of firedamp at the Newburg Oriel Coal company shaft in Newburg West Virginia shook nearby buildings and scattered timber and debris. A miner’s lamp is suspected to have ignited accumulated fire damp. About thirty seven men were believed trapped and presumed dead, with only faint hopes some may reach a safe air passage.

Newburg Oriel Coal Company Newburg W. Va Debr

To the Credit of His Conscience Letter Sent to Treasury

A New York postmarked letter to the secretary of the treasury enclosed 2500 dollars in mutilated United States notes with inner edges cut and canceled. A framing note claimed the money was sent as a payment consequence of sowing winds and reaping a whirlwind and referenced a previous 510 dollar installment.

Secretary of the Treasury New York United States United State

Senate nominations and political intrigue across states

Nevada senator Jones returns to his seat as nominations surface for Charles J. Canda and Peter Gallagher. A new dynamite projectile claim by James W. Graydon alarms lawmakers while civil service reform faces opposition. Royal and diplomatic moves occur as the Marquis de Casa Larglesia declines Washington posting. Crimes, trials, and sensational stories populate the docket from Angola to Vincennes and Toronto, including hangings, duels, and a Vernon county murder confession.

Senate Charles J. Canda New York United States Peter Gallagher Virginia Fort Hallegany Idaho James W. Graydon United States Navy House Committee On Pulitzer Seney Ohio Clements Pulitzer and Spooner Rhode Island Marquis de Casa Larglesia London Washington Senor Rinz Gomenz Washington Post Earl of Airlie Mabel Gore

Long list of 1880s world events and politics in a single column

A sweeping bulletin covers defrauding creditors, smallpox outbreaks in Canada, U S Senate re-elections, editorial retirements, labor strife in Pennsylvania, court cases on extradition and perjury, coal finds in Washington, land patents for Indians, a fire in Michigan, legal rulings, theater incidents, and a detailed Queen Victoria speech outlining foreign policy, internal affairs, and reforms in Britain, with notes on Burma, Ireland, and education.

Briton Salisbury Defends Policy In Parliament Report

A long speech outlines government stance on Samoa Burma and Ireland with claims to uphold international law and maintain peace in the East. Gladstone and Parnell speak on Irish self government, urging calm handling, union preservation, and firm action where needed.

Lord Salisbury Germany Samoa Burmah Lord Duffein Greece England Ireland Earl of Carnarvon Westminster Mr. Gladstone Gladstone Parnell National League

Congressmen Nelson Wakefield Lead Appropriation Subcommittees

Nelson and Wakefield head subcommittees on appropriation pills, Nelson in the Indian department and Wakefield in the post office. The five member panel includes two Republicans. The president’s act provides for performing presidential duties if both the president and vice president are removed or unable to serve. A sheriff’s posse killed four members of a cowboys gang after a raid on Burlington Texas. Dept Eads faces slim chances for a government guarantee on his schemes.

Nelson Wakefield Burlington Tex Dept Eads

Devastating Storm Ravages Los Angeles

The Orizaba reports a cloudburst in St. Fernando valley and a Los Angeles river flood that wrecked more than fifty houses and swept away bridges and rail lines. Telegraph and rail communications were cut for days. Drowned: Mrs Kate Little and Miss Theodora Whitney during rescues. Stock losses noted. Estimated damage to property around $500000.

Orizaba San Francisco Los Angeles St. Fernando Valley Los Angeles River Southern Pacific Kate Little Theodora Whitney

Warrant confrontation in Lost Mountain tale

In Joel Chandler Harris's Lost Mountain story Abe Hightower meets Sheriff Dave McLendon during a postwar warrant service. Abe defies arrest with a rifle ready, while the sheriff uses calm law and bravado to accompany Abe toward the gate. They ride off jointly after a tense but neighborly standoff.

Joel Chandler Harris Lost Mountain Georgia Abe Dave McLendon Dave Abe Hightower

Washingtons Aids and the two men who shaped them

A compact recollection of George Washington selecting his aids Alexander Hamilton and Richard K. Meade. It notes Hamilton’s legal prowess and Meade’s riding, concluding with Washington and Meade’s playful exchange at Mount Vernon about removing draw bars.

Washington Congress Alexander Hamilton New York Richard K. Meade Virginia New Yorker Hamilton Meade Grand Jury Mount Vernon

Pancoast Foresees A Bright 1886 And World End by 2232

Dr. Seth Pancoast of Philadelphia, a noted physician and occult scholar, predicts a century of wonders ahead. He says 1886 will bring great prosperity for laborers while a future 2232 solar cycle could mark the world’s end, with mankind gaining vast technological and wealth advances.

Philadelphia Times Seth Pancoast Dr. Pancoast

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