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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1886
Page
2
Queen Victoria turned 67 on May 24 and will begin her fifty year reign on June 20, marking a significant anniversary in British history as reported by Brainerd Hispatch.
It is remarked that since his wife died George Bancroft the historian has been losing interest in all he does and even in his beloved rose garden.
It is estimated that 20 million dollars of British capital is invested in cattle companies here. The prospects of the business are said not to encourage any increase of the investment.
Gen. Jas. McGrath, a prominent Charleston, D. C. citizen, died in the city a few days ago aged 67. He was the man who shot and killed Mr. Taber, editor of the Mercury, twenty-six years ago in a duel that stirred much public interest.
The report warns of cholera spreading from France to Western Europe and possibly to the United States. It forecasts sporadic cases in American seaports this summer, with uncertainty about whether an epidemic will occur.
Oliver Wendel Holmes travels to England for rest from writing and is met with a cordial reception akin to that given to Lord Coleridge during his visit. The welcome reflects gratitude for the many courtesies shown to their eminent Chief Justice.
The English papers describe the Chicago riot as a dangerous omen for the Republic while overlooking earlier dynamiter excesses in London and labor rioters in Trafalgar Square. They also ignore clashes in Belgium, property destruction, and French mining district conflicts, diverting attention from their own troubles.
The 1800 world pig iron output was 785000 tons, rising to 20000000 tons last year. British share fell from 24 percent in 1800 to about 38 percent in 1884, peaking around 53 percent in 1873, while the United States rose from near 0 to 21 percent in 1585 as a major iron producer.
The May tornado outbreaks cost hundreds of lives and millions in property in western states and Spain. The New York Herald suggests the mid May barometer fall drives arctic air southward, creating conflicts between equatorial and polar winds that produce tornadoes when broad thermal contrasts arise.
A House Public Lands committee bill aims to bar aliens and foreign controlled entities from owning real estate in U S territories unless they declare intention for citizenship, with a rail line exception. The report lists twenty nine alien holdings totaling over 20 000 acres and notes frauds under pre emption laws have rouged the public domain leaving little arable land remaining.
Washington dispatch describes the June 2 wedding of Grover Cleveland and Frances Folsom, with lavish White House decorations, a garden of flowers, and a formal ceremony led by Dr Sunderland. The couple left for Deer Park after a brief reception, amid family and officials.
June 2 ceremony in Wasurxndox features Miss Rose Cleveland hosting a reception in the blue room after guests remove wraps. Attendees include Mrs. Folsom the bride’s mother, Rev W M Cleveland, Miss Cleveland and Mrs. Hoyt the president’s sisters, and numerous dignitaries such as Thomas Bayerd, Daniel Manning, William Whitney, William Vilas, L. Q. C. Lamar, and Daniel Lamont, with guests from New York, Detroit, Boston, and Buffalo.
An elaborate display at the executive mansion features vast decorations and blooms from public gardens. A long‑standing friendship between President Cleveland and Miss Frankie Folsom shifts toward engagement after a private conservatory meeting and a proposed European tour for the bride.
John Kelly, longtime Tammany Hall leader and New York political figure, died at his residence on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He requested a Catholic burial and received last rites. his wife, children, and relatives witnessed the vigil as clergymen noted a peaceful passing. His career and integrity as a public servant were well regarded.
The article details the ladies attire in the East Room, noting ivory satin gowns and elaborate corsages for the bride and guests. The bride wore ivory satin with India muslin, a five-yard tulle veil, and sapphire and diamond engagement ring, while Mrs. Fosom, Miss Cleveland, Mrs. Hoyt, Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Endicott, Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Vilas, Mrs. Lamont, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Cadman, Mrs. Hareman, Miss Nelson and others wore gowns of violet satin, Nile green, white satin, china crepe, and other luxurious fabrics with lace, crystals, pearls, and floral accents.
Acting agriculture commissioner replies to House inquiry with Prof Dodge tables. Wheat world production 1885 2 110 000 000 bushels consumption need 2 165 000 000 deficit 55 000 000 from last year surplus 125 000 000. Europe medium output India Australia large United States down. Australia India South America harvests 32 000 000 bushels less than last year US harvest 100 000 000 more than 1885. US wheat on May 1 104 000 000 bushels versus 152 000 000 in 1885. Commercial wheat stocks New York 4 138 095 Buffalo 2 480 117 Chicago 11 777 804 Milwaukee 4 335 000 Minneapolis 4 707 999 Duluth 7 393 748. Corn 1885 1 617 000 000 bushels stock 587 000 000. Winter wheat acres 24 727 087 spring 11 800 000 total 36 527 087. John Bowman Iowa Illinois forger rearrested in Chicago. Lizzie Harrison drowned near Jefferson Oregon. Thirty Pensacola buildings burned loss 60 000. Maj H C Russell suicided at Indianapolis. Knights of Labor convention Cleveland adopts executive board strike control and fixed interest loan offices. Boston judge blocks Taber divorce reopening. Illinois farmers sow salt to kill clinch bugs. T Jerome & Co mill at Carrolton Mich burned loss 50 000 insurance 30 000.
The Minnesota Supreme Court held that quo warranto can forfeit only the specific line and did not revoke the entire corporate franchise of the St. Paul Sioux City railroad. The St. Paul Sioux City case keeps its charter intact and the four hundred thousand acres in the southwest remain tax exempt, valued at $6 to $7 per acre.
Washington Special reports a Treasury and House measure to fix customs salaries and consolidate districts. Minnesota would have one collector at St. Paul with 2500 dollars, moving headquarters from St. Vincent to St. Paul, risking Duluth losing district status. Last year St. Vincent earned 2665.20 and Duluth 1050.50. total Minnesota district receipts 4715.70. Duluth failed to cover expenses, costing 1.20 dollars per revenue dollar, prompting plans to keep Duluth as a district by trimming expenses and raising efficiency.
The house committee reviews land office finances with notes on receipts and salaries. Benson and Crookston show strong net revenue, Duluth and St. Cloud poised for first class status and salary boosts, while Taylor’s Falls and Worthington show smaller figures. Total state receipts reach 62,866.66 with salaries 379,239.56 and net revenue 23,627.10.
Details from the Lisbon ceremony describe a canopy held by twelve marquises as the royal couple entered the church. The interior glowed with 500 chandeliers, and the church housed royalty, diplomats, and officials. Salutes rang out from forts, and streets glowed with night illumination and bands playing national airs of France and Portugal.
An Ex-Convict in the Hartford Times reflects on a graveyard plot in Wethersfield where convicts lie beneath tall grass. The poem laments sons lost to crime and asks God to forgive and balance sins with acts of love by awaiting families.
The fort garrison at Fort Fletcher endures a dramatic search when Trottie Heriot, an adopted son, vanishes after an Indian camp scene. Mabel Heriot clings to hope as Tom Heriot leads searching parties, believing the boy was taken by the camp of an Indian woman who later returns him. The tale concludes with Trottie safely back in his mother’s arms, the Indian revealing the true events and absolved by love.
Nellie MacKubin portrays a Cherokee or prairie mother who, recovering from hardship, declines gifts from Tom Heriot and declares she will return to the man she left on the plains. Her quiet, resolute farewell highlights themes of loyalty, hardship, and the pull of home over aid.
The rise of private retreats or reformatories for nervous and mental disorders tied to stimulant and narcotic use grows. Homes proliferate near cities drawing patients from New York and neighboring states. most are treated for alcoholism while opium and morphine cases rise. Treatments range from gradual tapering to humane methods, with women often needing longer care but showing lower relapse rates.
The article reflects on the global shock of cholera in Spain and compares it to the 91,500 US deaths annually from pulmonary consumption. It discusses sanitary measures, quarantine, and the urgent need for prevention or cure, likening progress to vaccination in significance.
Advice stresses subservience and harmony in marriage urging women to let their husbands have the last word, read widely beyond fashion, be companions when possible, raise his standards, and honor his family while noting shared humanity and imperfections.
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