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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1886
Page
2
The New York World, after funding Liberty's statue, begins a World’s Parliamentary Fund to cover election expenses for National and Liberal candidates in Great Britain.
During the year ended May 7 the gradual abolition law of Cuba has set free 25,525 slaves, and the official statistics of that island state that only 25,381 slaves remain to be liberated. In a very few years there will be scarcely a trace of slavery left on the American continents and the adjoining islands.
The iron manufacturers of Pittsburg and Western Pennsylvania have signed the scale for the coming year without dispute or delay. It is the first time in the association’s history that signing occurred so early, and this prompt adoption is viewed as a sign of a busy and fairly prosperous year in the iron trade.
New York city expanded its police corps from 2,750 to 3,250 officers following calls to strengthen the force after recent street railway disturbances. The legislature approved the increase, and the Governor signed the act. The move aims to improve public safety in the populous metropolis.
A recent English traveler notes the Saturday half holiday is practiced in many eastern towns and wholesale centers. He says America overworks and that more holidays would ease the strain, though admits the statement is somewhat exaggerated yet contains truth worth addressing.
New York governor signs a new extradition statute effective immediately. It bars removing a person charged with crime from New York to another state without regular extradition. Anyone aiding in taking a fugitive from justice out of New York without a requisition becomes guilty of a felony and faces state prison.
The late Legislature of New York appropriated 200000 dollars to enlarge canal locks so two boats can pass at once. Governor Hill approved the bill, work to begin immediately, promising quicker cheaper grain transport from the West and broader canal improvements.
The Nova Scotia election victory of the secession party signals a serious challenge to Ottawa. The Dominion warned a year ago of reform needs including tariff readjustment and tax relief, yet Ottawa offers subsidies as a remedy. Nova Scotia may seek imperial permission to withdraw from Confederation, with uncertain consequences.
The State Department gathers data on methods used by Mormon propagandists to win adherents overseas, with startling figures showing a wholesale plan in Europe and Switzerland. It alleges recruitment of young girls, their education, and shipment to Utah, urging possible united action to curb the spread.
A correspondent reports that on January 12, 1775 Sheffield Massachusetts held an open meeting that produced a declaration asserting self government and grievances against Britain. Two drafters later became revolutionary generals John Fellows and John Ashley. The piece claims a 1774 Great Barrington event ejecting crown judges eight months before Lexington. Authentic records allegedly support these assertions.
Judge Sloan ruled on the motion to quash the indictment of Robert Schilling state organizer of the Knights of Labor. He held that Schilling threatened to mobilize the Knights of Labor to deter patronage, injuring a firm’s income. interdicting whom to employ or discharge constitutes an offense. He asserted such organizations conflict with law and that labor and capital may organize for protection but may not threaten.
Rev Henry Ward Beecher arrived June 26 amid cheering crowds on the Liverpool dock. Delegations and telegrams greeted him as American consul and other dignitaries called at the Northwest hotel. He plans lectures and may accept urging to preach at various locations despite being indisposed on the voyage.
A bill was filed in the United States circuit court at Chicago by the Lake Shore road for an injunction against striking switchmen. Judge Gresham ordered that the averments show a right of action against the strikers, noting federal courts have concurrent jurisdiction with state courts over such interstate carrier disputes. The strikers have no right to halt or destroy cars carrying imported goods, munitions, or troops. Federal courts must protect the carrier’s rights.
President Cleveland has vetoed seventy one bills to date forty two relate to pensions. Thirty eight vetoed bills have gone to the house and thirty three to the senate. A Des Moines river lands tiles case will be taken up by the joint caucus committee but most miscellaneous bills remain untouched. The pensions committee will sort the messages for reports and meritorious cases, but an override seems unlikely.
A logger James Malloy at Junction City Wisconsin shot a stranger after a failed assault on Malloy’s wife. The stranger died soon after. The incident followed rumors of a bomber camp near Auburndale and a feud at a Chicago saloon. Other items note layoffs of post office inspectors, pension approvals, and political appointments.
The president warns no bills will be signed without examination amid a rush at session end. Washington society reacts to Miss Meigs wedding with Archibald Forbes as flowers replace a prayer book. Reports cover post office changes, name changes in Minnesota, new postmasters, and numerous international and national notices including royal, political, and legal updates with multiple named individuals and places.
Gall the Sioux chief recounts the Little Bighorn fight in Mont on the tenth anniversary, describing Reno and Custer’s demise, the facing of volleys, and the decision to move downriver. Curley the Crow scout attends as Gall disputes Curley’s escape, and the narrative claims new facts about the battle and the fate of Custer’s command.
The account attributes Ludwig II of Bavaria's lifelong celibacy to fairy gifts and a chaste nature, noting his romance rumors and a tragic tale of a peasants love. It characterizes him as a solitary, art-loving monarch, wary of war and scornful of women, perhaps a misanthrope.
The senate passed the house bill granting relief to Gen. Fitz John Porter by 30 yeas to 17 nays. Five Republicans voted yes, including Cameron Hoar Jones Nevada Mitchell of Oregon and Sewall Ridderberger. Absent Sabin and Stanford were paired. The measure allows the president with senate consent to appoint Porter colonel again and place him on the retired list without pay prior to the act.
Ralph Beaumont James Campbell and John J McCartney the Knights of Labor committee say they will visit Washington to press bills for which petitions with 500000 signatures will be presented The proposed measures include restoring timber culture and desert land acts adjusting railroad land grants forfeiting unfulfilled grants opening Oklahoma to settlement banning aliens from land presidential and congressional holidays and suppressing bribery They align with the 1884 Chicago Democratic platform and urge the majority to advance the measures in the House across party lines.
The bureau of statistics reports exports of merchandise totaling 623,431,670 for eleven months ended May, down 70,275,005 from the prior year and well below the six year May peak. Foreign imports rise to 581,142,542, up about 33,000,000, with a reduced export excess of 42,268,538. Net gold shows a 14,000,000 loss, while silver exports exceed imports by about 11,000,000. Overall, merchandise and bullion exports reach 685,651,506 versus 618,135,560 imported, leaving an excess of 67,516,246.
A list details recent appointments of fourth class postmasters across Wisconsin. Names include Wm H Moore Randolph John Lightoner C H Smith W Sanders J Ruel E E Nichols Ida P Andrews A G Brooks Nicholas Weinands M McDonald Charles P Wilson W L Schmidler A G Schaner Burr McDonald William McGooley Frank O Hollis Bert Marshall Anton Sensenbruner Henry Meggars John Zahenk K Fischer and others with offices established or changed in multiple counties.
Washington dispatch quotes Dakota Delegate Gifford denouncing reports of civil war as sensational, noting Sioux Falls Argus as sensationalist and a supposed Democratic organ. He says less than $200 in arms exists, rejects military plots, and argues statehood aims are peaceful, seeking division and admission with no warlike intent.
Consul Griffin in Sidney reports New Britain customs where girls are kept in palm twig cages inside homes from ages two or three until marriage. The wicker fenced houses severely limit ventilation, yet the girls reportedly grow strong and healthy despite the harsh confinement.
Minnesota notes discuss two local items in the sundry civil bill before Congress: $125,000 for continuing the Minneapolis post office building and $80,000 for completing theWinona building, with total Minneapolis project cost fixed at $592,378.06. It also records pension totals, various local appointments, fires, storms, and notable local events across cities and counties.
In twilight aboard a seaside house, a group discusses love when a distant Corsican shore rises from the sea. An elderly Corsican couple reveal Milo and Suzanne, once from Nancy, who chose humble life and enduring affection over wealth. The tale ends with Corsica sinking back into night as the lovers’ tale closes.
Branklin File reveals how a notorious bald headed row is created at a famed New York theatre once a church building. A stage now hosts a coarse variety show with sharp humor and a pigment of audacious satire. An old man’s hat comes off revealing balding heads as box office ruses cue front row seating.
A columnist recalls watching nine Supreme Court justices in black satin gowns as they listen only to the law. The piece contrasts pomp with principle and notes eloquence has little weight beside precedent in the high court.
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