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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1886
Page
2
May decrease in the national debt was 8,828,566 dollars bringing the total to 1,398,198,281 dollars. The report provides a concise national ledger update with the month’s debt reduction and current aggregate.
The oleomar garine law precedent taxes 10 percent on the circulation of all banks and banking associations except national banks. The tax stopped the issue of bills by state banks and the result was intended.
The article reports monthly export values diminishing from $14,051,554 in April 1885 to $11,959,853 the prior month. It notes a January-to-date shortfall of about $14,000,000 and a ten month drop totaling over $40,000,000.
To spur economy the French government created savings banks attached to public schools. At least 24 000 banks serve 500 000 boys listed on the books with an average of five dollars in each account.
A rough estimate suggests several hundred thousand dollars moved from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago to cover losses on long wheat. The article notes the losses across the northwest could be substantial and broadly conjectured.
A London resident consumes thirty two times as much fish in a year as a Berlin resident. Despite North Sea access for Germany, Paris with 2.2 million people consumes more fish than all Germany with 47 million.
The fifth annual meeting of the American Forestry Congress will be held in Denver Colorado in September. It will be the first gathering west of the Mississippi and will focus on providing forests for the treeless western plains.
The piece notes that 401 congress members are mostly lawyers, with farmers appearing rarely and largely from the south. It contrasts 1880 employment data where nearly eight million of seventeen million workers were agriculturists, yet only twenty five farmers were appointed to national legislative duties.
The wealthiest preacher in Chicago is Rev. Dr. Ryder. He no longer preaches for a living and is valued at about $250,000. His wealth includes Wabash real estate and substantial street-car stock, earned from savings in his sacred calling. Brokers praise his keen financial mind.
San Francisco officials declare the city can host all G. A. R. reunion guests and promise space for 100000 or more if needed, though hotel managers note railroads can only move about 15000 from the east and anticipate a less crowded turnout.
Professors A G Bell and C Bell claim a new discovery rivaling the telephone. They say a falling jet of water or a burning flame in a room reproduces every word spoken within a distance. Conversation echoes and nearby water sounds can reproduce speech and noises.
The piece denounces Chicago anarchists as frauds against American workers. It notes Parsons, a fugitive indicted for murder, remains at large while police nationwide seek him. The article adds the bomber suspect is believed captured.
The world mourns Prof Leopold von Ranke a leading literary figure at ninety one renowned for History of Germany During the Reformation and other major works. At eighty four in 1879 he began a world history and added a volume annually since then illustrating his continued vigor.
The piece notes that several presidents entered office married while serving, while Jefferson Jackson Van Buren Arthur were widowers and Buchanan Cleveland bachelors. Mrs Tyler died after her husband’s ascent and he remarried Miss Gardner of New York in Grace Church. It mentions Monroe’s daughter wedding at the White House and Neilie Grant’s marriage there.
The General Land Office issued a formal revocation of the Sparks circular delaying all entries under the pre emption timber culture and desert land laws. Applications are suspended until August 1 1886 and no new filings will be accepted, pending further legal authority.
A protracted dry spell dries Wisconsin streams halting river drives. Of 200 million feet cut north of Wausau only about 70 million have been moved. the rest sits in the Wisconsin and its tributaries awaiting rain. Jam at Grandfather falls May 23 forced abandonment of the Tomahawk drive and drives above it. Fires north of town destroy pine and force timber owners to send crews to salvage timber before worm damage.
A small mournful ceremony at Rock Creek cemetery marked the funeral of Delegate John B. Raymond and his Dakota wife. Dr. Bartlett of New York Avenue church led the service as two young orphan girls, wards of Senator Sabin and his wife, placed wreaths on their parents' graves amid tears from diggers and sobs from the children who cling to their new guardians. The six and seven year olds have lived with Mrs. Sabin since their mother’s death. The orphans receive only a modest stipend from their father’s estate.
Congress passed two hundred twenty bills granting pensions to old soldiers and war widows who had been denied justice at the pension office. Individuals named include Nancy Mason, Allen Jacobs, Mary Manes, Eliza Robins, Martin Reynolds, Lucy Butcher, Sydney Denton, John Warren, Alonzo Raymond, Eliza Garrety, Lida Wilkins, Maria Bierney, William Barden, Andrew Hillborg, Clark Boone, Frances Mosher, Isaac Fossett, Louisa Paul, Mary Farquhar and A. S. Williams among others with monthly amounts listed from $30 to $50.
The Yellowstone Rosebud and many Northwest rivers run bank full as heavy rains melt mountain snow. June rise is ahead of schedule with high water delaying some cattle roundups. Local civic updates include rail expansion plans and multiple fatal incidents in nearby towns.
The secretary will not return to the treasury, the president delaying a new appointment for months while considering candidates. Maaniffig’s tariff views may mark his farewell to Congress, notably with the Democratic party.
The annual session in Pittsburg elected A. Amison as president and Charles Gamewell as vice president. David M. Pascoe was named secretary treasurer, with David P. Boyer as chief organizer. Delegates to the National Federation include J. R. Winders Julian L. Wright John Scott and others. A $10,000 gift from George W. Childs and A. J. Drexel was read with no conditions. The next convention will meet in Buffalo.
William Powderly declares that Knights of Labor locals must hold secret ballots before any strike initiation and during ongoing strikes. Arbitration will be used to settle disputes, with weekly secret votes on continuation. If a strike extends beyond its district a general board decides, and drinkers cannot be appointed organizers.
The House approves the Pre-emption Timber Culture and Desert Law Repeal by 183 to 40, aiming to curb fraud on public lands. Supporters cite long-standing issues and commission reports. opponents warn against impacts on settlers and railroads. Senate passage anticipated.
The Chicago grand jury reported to Judge Rogers detailing anarchist cases from three weeks of consideration. It found true bills against key organizers while sparing weaker actors. The report minimizes dynamite as a dominant factor and links May 4 police attack to a deliberate conspiracy. Six defendants faced murder charges as Captain Black filed not guilty pleas.
The Gladstone government lost the second reading of the Home Rule Bill by 341 to 11 with a 30 vote majority. Gladstone spoke 1 hour 40 minutes as cheers and groans echoed in the Commons and outside Parliament.
The bill passed the senate and was favorably reported by the House committee on the post offices and post roads. Opponents ask the postmaster general for cost and staffing estimates. Col Vilas cites 4,847 current carriers rising to 7,055 and a $1,344,822 annual rise in free delivery costs if enacted.
A Seattle grand jury indicts leaders of anti-Chinese riots, accusing a hidden network called the Red American International Workingmen's Association of treason and violent plots. The report links branches in Seattle Tacoma Olympia and Puget Sound agitation to socialist aims, dynamite training, and labor influence to subvert the government.
President Grover Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland concluded a Deer Park stop as their party trained toward Washington. Crowds greeted them at Piedmont Keyser and Cumberland with cheers and bows. Officials Elkins and Davis joined to Piedmont, dinner followed at the White House. Cleveland shared a table with his wife and companions in a rare quiet moment.
A pastoral letter from the archbishops and bishops of Milwaukee and surrounding provinces urges laity to seek guidance from the church on capital and labor. It condemns raw capitalist greed and urges justice, cautioning against retaliation while noting historical guilds as a medieval example of worker organization.
Rain began Monday night in the Northwest and fell across Dakota on Tuesday, sparing crops from worse drought damage. Wheat already yellow and sickly may not fully recover, but the latest showers rescued the harvest for the moment. Ground conditions vary from light to heavy across towns like Bismarck Huron and Devil's Lake. Sustained moisture will be needed to keep crops in good shape.
The Radicals show utmost rancor over the princes expulsion. Duc de Rochefoucauld appeals to national honor while Deputy Michelin's shouted remark provokes a chamber tumult. Comte de Paris buys a chateau near Geneva amid mounting political tension.
Congress moves to consolidate customs districts with the Duluth measure failing in committee. Representative Nelson filed a Duluth board of trade memorial opposing the plan. In Washington builders strike fades as most workers accept nine hours for ten pay. losses reach hundreds of thousands. The Washington Post cites an official Garand explanation for avoiding the president's wedding due to family vows and social commitments.
The Minnesota State University commencement occurred Thursday with faculty and regents present. Degrees were conferred on graduates in arts science literature architecture medicine and more as President Northrop presided at a celebratory dinner and remarks highlighting the new history chair and agricultural college changes.
The Old Settlers Association of Minnesota met in St Paul on June 1 with members including Day Brunson Kellogg Baker Block Leonard Russell Gideon and many others. A letter from Gen Sibley was read and several deaths were noted. Officers were elected led by President R W Johnson with adjournment to June 1 1886 followed by a banquet at the Merchant's Hotel.
The annual meeting at Faribault drew about two hundred delegates as fifty new members received the grand lodge degree. The report shows 104 lodges and 6,037 members in good standing with 37 deaths and a net gain of 198. Total relief granted 11,525.54 and widows and orphans funds reach 24,734.68. Elected officers include Grand Master G. Jones Kasson and others. next year’s gathering set for Wabasha in June. A telegram saluting President Cleveland was sent.
The St. Cloud Normal School held its seventeenth commencement with a highly praised graduating class. Names from advanced and elementary courses include Angell Ayer Baldwin Coffin Getchell Huntsman Hubbard Jones Page Palmer Kk Wakefield and others from multiple towns. The Pillsbury Board ing Hall cornerstone at the Minnesota Academy grounds in Owatonna was laid on Tuesday Ist. George A Pillsbury, architect W B Dunnell and Master Mason H B Woodley attended. Master of Ceremonies Kinyon praised Pillsbury for his generosity and revealed contents of the cornerstone box.
In winter 1863 at Denver the 6000 strong Union garrison crowded the principal theatre run by John Langrish. Soldiers built bombs and fired cannons for a siege scene, a cartridge exploded blasting a wall, and Jessie Brown’s role endured a blazing dress incident as powder smoke filled the theatre.
The piece surveys common fears and rituals around superstition from moon patterns left of center to breaking mirrors and spilt salt. It notes beliefs of strangers parting, late weddings, wedding ring wear, and the opal's reputed misfortune, with anecdotes about notable figures and daily habits.
A San Francisco widow visits the license clerk at City Hall seeking her second husband’s first name. The clerk identifies the husband as Skin derly and then as Skinderson George B. The woman, who has been married three times, notes she is divorced and invites the clerk for a social visit.
A 19th century style discussion links forehead shape to intellect and temperament. Retreating foreheads signal imagination and wit, while projecting ones indicate dullness. Perpendicular foreheads suggest solid understanding and concentration, and a low arched forehead is noted but not completed.
The article describes how temple arching signals sweetness and sensitiveness while full eyes imply an impressionable nature. High foreheads indicate weak will power. knotty foreheads show vigorous but harsh persistence. blue veins near the brow relate to artistic temperaments. and eyebrow wrinkles reflect anger or deep thought depending on their symmetry.
In New Orleans at the St Charles Hotel Barry Sullivan recalls a dramatic night of stage and sport. A drunken rival taunts Mr Rose to a wrestling match, Rose defeats him, then the man shoots Rose in the bar. Rose fatally wounds the attacker before dying days later.
Charles G. Leland argues against fixed lists of the hundred books everyone should read. He says education thrives when individuals select their own readings, take notes, compare multiple sources, and examine books in thematic groups. He urges thinking as the first step in reading.
Abner Mills of Urbana Ohio paid Swartwood $35 for a witch hazel divining rod in 1864 Mitchell county Indiana. After months of fruitless searching the rod pointed to a ruined saw mill where Mills found a cloth roll containing a leather wallet with $1,600 in cash a gold watch a diamond locket and several valuable diamonds worth over $3,000 in total.
In Wilmington a romantic trial drew a large audience as Nettie Spencer testified to Stephen Burleigh’s good character. Burleigh was acquitted of larceny after Miss Spencer insisted he face a jury, and the couple plan to marry.
From Vicks Magazine a survey of hardy cut flowers. Snowdrops daffodils and violets perfume old gardens while columbines carnations delphiniums roses and peonies provide seasonally rich color. Everlasting and annuals offer bold display in vases and beds, with foxgloves and asters valued for autumn interest.
Opinion piece from the Salt Lake Tribune warns of looming social strain as population and industry grow. The author urges thrift, better schools, reduced imports, and careful immigration to prepare for future national competition and economic stress.
The New York Post notes Paris made boots and slippers for ladies with cream blue mauve or pink silks and embroidered forget-me-nots. Silk hose with Duchess lace and fine embroideries appear in leading houses with hose priced up to 8.20 per pair. Jewelers near Broadway and Union Square market silk garters with gold or silver clasps, coral and gem accents.
Dr Miller of New York sues a colored society gentleman for 10000 damages claiming comments that he “didn’t know beans” about medicine and that his medical training was only as a waiter to a doctor are libelous.
Ex Governor R B Hubbard once minister to Japan writes Col Prouts of Dallas Texas describing life in the Mika do kingdom He notes Japanese women bathing in nature’s garb and says the sight of Orient nymphs thus disporting themselves is worth a trip to Japan
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