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Brainerd Dispatch

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Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1885

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The Coming Shock of War Over Central Asia Maps and Routes

The article outlines a map of the Heri-Rud to Murghab frontier and Russia's potential war supply lines to Herat. It details railways from the Volga to Ashabad Sarakhs and the Transcaspian route to Merv and Herat, plus British positions at Quetta and Peshawar. It argues Russia could rapidly mobilize tens of thousands via Caspian transport and rail links, with minimal opposition en route to Herat, contrasting with Britain’s longer overland campaigns.

Heri-Rad Murghab Russia British India Merv Askabad Herat Sarakhs Heri-Rud White Mountains Quetta Peshawar India Khyber Pass Charles Marvin Central Asia St. Petersburg Volga Caspian Sea Michaelovsk Krasnovodsk Ashabad Nijni Novgorod Komaroff Tver Samara Saratoff Tsaritzia Baku Turkey Caucasus Transcaucasia Batoum Black Sea Caspian Kivil Arvat England Austria Danube Europe Plevna Balkan Constantinople Casnian Paropamisus Downs Goxpodin Lessar Pal-i-Khatun Zulfikar Meshed Kurrachee Indus River Bolan Pass Enzland Egypt

The Duck Lake Fight Report From Winnipeg

Aleck Stewart describes the Duck Lake engagement with 200 rebels led by Gabriel Dumont demanding police surrender. Civilians suffered 12 dead and 4 wounded while the enemy lost 2% killed and 17 wounded. Riel urged northern Indians to rebel by letter to join his grand council.

Winnipeg Aleck Stewart Duck Lake Gabriel Dumont Beardy Crozier Carlton Riel Battleford Fort Pitt Lac-La Biche Edmonton Frog Lake Mn Grand Council

Numerous federal appointments and incidents reported

The article lists appointments in Boise City Idaho and Washington including Braden as assayer, J B Baird as dead letter office superintendent, W F Switzler as chief clerk of the bureau of statistics, and Kent K Hayden as national bank examiner. It notes treasury emloyees buying Louisiana lottery tickets, a push for Col H A Morrow as judge advocate general, and other shifts in hospital and consular posts, plus multiple fire and crime briefs across several states.

W. F. Switzler Columbia Mr. Whitney Bureau of Statistics Washington Comptroller of Kent K. Hayden Omaha National Bank District of Kansas Nebraska

Military and political moves touch Cherokee lands and army promotions

A House subcommittee work hints at a closing system or ban on it with aims to report a recommendation or legislation. President Cleveland may appoint a commission to Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole lands to hear leases concerns. Gen Hancock backs Col Romeyn B Ayers for brigadier general after Gen Angus retires, citing Ayers' gallant service in all battles he joined.

Tory Commission Cleveland Hancock Secretary of War Angus Romeyn B. Ayers Baltimore Washington Col Ayers

Notable Deaths and Political Appointments Across 19th Century Figures

Dr. William Clendenin of Cincinnati dies of pneumonia. Mrs Frances Vanderbilt widow of Commodore Vanderbilt dies of pneumonia and is to be buried in Staten Island. Lt Greely reportedly haunted by Arctic starvation visions, advised to mingle socially. Rev Dr Burchard delivers farewell sermon at Murray Hill church on universal sinfulness and justification by faith. J Earnest Meiere of Leadville appointed consul at Nagasaki, replacing A C Jones, former Confederate officer now consul.

Frances Vanderbilt Commodore Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Staten Island Crawford South Commodore J. Earnest Meiere Leadville Cal Nagasaki Japan A. C. Jones West Virginia Meiere Marine Corps Jones Hayes

Ruskin to resign Oxford professorship in fine arts

News notes report John Ruskin plans to resign his Oxford University professorship of fine arts. A Havana bull fight occurred on Easter day honoring the Resurrection. The family of the late Edward Pierripont, former United States minister to Italy, arrived in Rome.

Ruskin Fine Arts Oxford Ghone Havana Edward Pierripont United States Italy Rome

Jealousy Leads to Fatal Firearm Incident and Other Local Crimes

Jealousy spurred Fred Bill to shoot Gottfried Hausermann in Sumner Iowa. Charles E Fuller a Cincinnati and Linwood Ohio businessman shot himself in Linwood. At Gold Bluffs Ark W O Turrage editor of the Goldman Times killed Richard Whaling postmaster. A O Barnes formerly Singer agent in Michigan City arrested for forgery and embezzlement totaling 350 dollars.

Fred Bill Sumner Town Gottfried Housermann Bill Housermann Gottfried Hausermann Iowa Charles E. Fuller Cincinnati Linwood Ohio Gold Bluffs Ark W. O. Turrage Goldman Times Richard Whaling A. O. Barnes Singer Sewing Machine Company Michigan City

England and Russian War on the Ocean

A Washington source, once US and later Confederate navy officer, predicts a real naval war if Russia and England clash. He notes England's mastery of the sea, Russia seeking ports, and British ports and ports worldwide as recruiting centers. He argues war would erupt in many places, with Gladstone attentive to strategic moves. England is deemed likely to prevail.

Washington United States Navy Russia England Nassau Bermuda Canary Islands North Atlantic India Herat Gladstone

Express Car Robbery on Louisville Line Near Harrodsburg

A masked tramp-like robber attacked the Louisville express near Harrodsburg Indiana aboard the Louisville New Albany and Chicago line. He bound and struck George Davis the express messenger and Peter Webber the baggage man. Davis was fatally shot and Webber wounded. The thief forced the safe, escaped after firing at Webber, and vanished into darkness. Over $1 200 is believed stolen. Davis remains alive but not expected to recover. The train stopped at Smithville two miles from Harrodsburg for water.

Louisville Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Harrodsburg Ind Bloomington George Davis Peter Webber Webber Davis Ogee Davie Smithville John Douglas The Treasury St Paul Manning George H. Parker Iowa Peter Kelly Rush City Duluth Phelan Geoheagan Doolittle Alley Geoheagan London Dennis Phelan Ivery Cunningham O'Donovan Rossa Queen Victoria Cuba Dennis McTory Phelan Geohagen Ireland Michael O'Rourke Peck

Des Moines Officer Aids Tichborne Case Witness Find

Des Moines police and city marshal Hafner pursed the missing witness in the Tichborne affair. A California contact verified the man who knew the witness could identify Orton as Roger Tichborne. London officials received $500 to continue the probe after the San Francisco report.

Des Moines Iowa Tichborne England Arthur Orton Roger Tichborne Orton Marshal Hafner California Ichborne Hafner London Pacific Slope San Francisco

Manitoba Champ McKeown Defeats Arthurs in Heavyweight Bout

A large crowd attended the bout in Auche Dakota with about one hundred Winnipeg sportsmen traveling by special train. The $100 a side match used Marquis of Queensbury rules, McKeown delivering a decisive blow in round eight to Arthurs who failed to rise after the knockdown.

Auche Dak Ben Arthurs Butte City Mont Ed McKeown Manitoba Winnipeg Specia Marquis Queensbury McKeown Arthurs

Miscellaneous items of news from various locales

Josiah Harper hid $500 in a Wollin potato bin and rats ruined the stash. Judge Daily in Portland orders Wells Fargo to receive goods for Northern Pacific. Ohio passes a law dissolving local underwriters boards and curbing rate regulation. Massachusetts lawmakers have stalled five months at $1,000 daily. Conkling picks Watertown for June editorial meeting. Government plans a $10,000 Sioux Indian Agency school. Fort Worth area hotels noted. Holy Ghost Catholic College dedicated with 50,000 attendees and 7,000 in parade. Terra Haute reports Philip Schloss, clothier, with liabilities $100,000 and assets $60,000. A heavy prize fight in Philadelphia pitted Thomas Barnes against Charles McCoy with McCoy leading after sixth round. Workmen in Oteego county find $97 in Continental currency dated 1776 1777 in a demolished chimney. Fritz injunction liquor case affirmed by Des Moines Supreme Court but retrial sought after acquittal. Ole Johnson pleads guilty for placing a railroad tie on a track near Stoughton and gets six years. Isere statue of Liberty due to arrive in New York May 25 weighing 440 000 pounds with most copper and 176 000 pounds iron. to stand 15 feet above high water at Bedloe’s Island.

Isere New York Bartholdi Bedloe’s Island New

Strelok Arrival in New York Sparks War speculation

The Russian warship Strelok, fresh from Norfolk, anchors in the North River drawing intense speculation about its mission. Shipping men suspect secret orders to intercept transatlantic liners, noting the ship’s 1535 register, 160 crew, and deceptive merchantman appearance. If war breaks out, lines may deploy fast steamers to warn vessels.

Strelok Norfolk New York North River Liverpool Cunarder Guyon Yosemite

Panama Settlement Telegrams Between Whitney and Jouett

Secretary Whitney endorses steadfast government support to protect transit through the isthmus and urges readiness at Panama. Admiral Jouett reports a provisional settlement with revolutionaries, Aizpuru surrender, and government forces in control of Panama, the isthmus nearing stabilization.

Whitney Navy Jouett Colombia Hess Ures Panama Aizpuru

Divorce filed in Baltimore over adultery accusations

Sallie V. Thompson sues Charles R. Thompson for divorce citing adultery with Miss Cora Moore, a Baltimore society figure. Thompson is tied to a prominent retired merchant family. the wife has returned to her home amid strong evidence claims.

Baltimore Sallie V. Thompson Charles R. Thompson Cora Moore Richard Hardesty Thompson

The Diamond's Value and Expert Opinions

A Chicago News interview with diamond expert Mr. Charles K. Giles covers diamond color and clarity, cutting methods, and price factors. He explains color scales from bluish white to brown, the impact of cutting on value, and the role of market scarcity in pricing while noting many stones are rejections sold by dealers.

Charles K. Giles Sparkiers Mr. Giles Amsterdam Africa United States Waukesha Wis Iowa Chicago News

Reduced Newspaper Postage Stamp Planned by Post Office

The post office department orders a new one cent newspaper postage stamp to take effect after July 1 to reflect a recent rate reduction for newspapers. The present fiscal year saw 47,240 tons of newspaper matter mailed from 5,785 offices with postage totaling $1,899,592.14, up nearly 11 percent from the year before, and the shift to one cent per ad is projected to cut revenues by over $1,000,000.

Post Office Department Congress

Spring plan for farmers calls for smarter crops and stock

The Rural World urges farmers to start early with strong teams and good soil, turning more land to grass and dairy or stock rearing as cereal prices fall. It warns against clinging to old ways, promotes progressive ideas, and stresses improving minds to advance in farming.

St. Louis

Admiralty ship-building delays and short war timelines

The Pall Mall Gazette criticizes Gladstone for slow ship-building with forty eight ships ordered in 1884 but none begun. It notes rapid historic wars with short durations from Solferino to Sedan, arguing neither powers on land nor fleet expansion assurances bode well for Britain in future conflicts.

Pall Mall Gazette Gladstone Admiralty France Austria Solferino Doppel Sadowa Lissa Sedan

The Diamond Duke Charles Duke of Brunswick in 19th century

The Diamond Duke known as Duke Charles of Brunswick died in 1874 and reputedly led a strange life. His Champs Elysees hotel featured iron rooms a secret violet keyhole recess with deeds and deep cellars like the Bank of France storing gold and silver. He kept no kitchen and prepared his own chocolate with milk from distant farms then left his millions to Geneva.

Charles Brunswick Champs Elysees Bank of France Geneva

Telegraph Operator Imprisoned as Duck Lake Riel Rebellion Narrowed

The Duck Lake episode of the Riel uprising narrows to the detention of a telegraph operator in the British territories, as authorities bolster control over the settlement.

British Territories Duck Lake

Wood Fires Bring Comfort and Simple Memories

James T. Prickett writes in St. Louis Magazine about wood fires evoking youthful gatherings, dances, and warmth. He laments coal fires replacing timber warmth and celebrates the genuine comfort and peace found in crackling wood flames.

Ooy Christendom James T. Prickett St. Louis Magazine

Not Going to the Governor's Veto

A humorous exchange captures a woman correcting a pompous Mrs. Johnson about attending the governor's levee. She asserts she will attend when the governor's message arrives, prompting a wry husband remark about the mishearing. The Detroit Free Press quote showcases social vanity and quick wit.

Detroitw Free Press

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I Griraz S Braden Boise City Idaho Treasury Department J. B. Baird Georgia Cerro Gordo Williams Mexicana Mission H. A. Morrow Twenty-first Infantry Army Swaim Higgins D. N. Horton L E. Cohn Black Miss Ada Sweet Mulligan Miss Sweet van Buren Frelinghuysen Atkins Northwest Lamar Eer John R Parshal Faribault Minn E. N. Leavens Henry S. Howell Watertown J. T. Monk William Brown Lake Geneva Charles A Noyes Anderson Denmarck H i Hjalmar Hjorth Bo Prof Jeson Castle Garden Mount Aurari Wales Horatio B. Lowry United States Marine Corps Richard 8. Colum Secretary of the Treasury Thomas S. Farrow South Carolina Alonzo B. Dickerson New Jersey William H. Gunnison Maryland Thomas E. Woods Llinois Oklahoma Dawes and Ingalls Senate Indian Committee Livingston and Revere Livingston, Mon Grand Junction Mich la Crosse S&s B. Pierce Carrington, Dak E. Foley Liam Lloyd, Jr Spring Beach Company Elastic Web Company Britt, Conn Ohn Watchman Charles I Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company Steel Works Scranton Archibald Cramer C. L. Colman Herren & Wadleigh Stevens Point Thomas Martie Virginna Petersburg Billings Montana First National Bank Tully & Freese Herald, Post and Rustler Farmers C. W. Lind M. Susman W. R. Finch Forsyth Hilborn Sabery Kankakee Duchess of Cambridge St. James Palace Col Kennedy Nile Tache Calgary Father Tourmand of Batoche Valencia van Straubenzee Middleton Crimea China Sir Hope Grant Turkestan Garnet Fortress Monroe Twenty-third Street Vienna von Hardegger Paulitschke Zella Enna Narrows Staten Islanders M de Strael Royal Academy Earl Granville Taylor Neche Earl Granville Duke of Cambridge Royal Academ Sir Edward Thornton Britssh M. de Giers Sir Edward Thorton Foreign Office Howard F. Lovejoy Niobrara Neb Josie Chicago United Niobrara, Neb Henrie Langtry James H. Downs Montreal St John’s T. B. Messinger Hersey Cattle Ranch North Bend Morse, Rogers & Co Hersey Collin McClinnon Ipswich Oak Price Aberdeen Alabama & Great Southern Birmingham Ala Anigel Buffalo Live Oak Orida Elijah Pierce Johnson Edwin C. Goodrich Lunenburg Mass John McCool McCool Goodrich Mr. Goodrich William Clendenin Indiana Josiah Harper Wollin N. Y Kenward Philip New York Tribune Portland Judge Daily Wells- Fargo Express Company Northern Pacis Company Massachusetts Conkling Clark Pilot Southern Dakota Editorial Association Sioux Indian Agency Fort ‘Otten Catholic College of the Holy Ghost Ifty Thousand Tr Terra Haute Philip Schloss Clothier Independence Kan Liab Philadelphia Thomas Barnes Charles McCoy McCoy Oteego County Continental Fritz Supreme Court Polk County Grand Jury Madison Ole Johnson Milwaukee & St. Paul Company Stoughton Panama Settlement Minnesota News Condensed A. McKinnon Crookston O. P. Lchmidtz Fergus Falls West Hotel Cloud Higgings Slayton Worthington Albert Lea Larson Stillwater Ferdinand Geise St. Mary Shakopee St. Paul Thomas Minshall la Crescent L C. Porter Milling Company Winona State Agricultural Society Minne Bruce Florer Wabasha Mill Company Minneapolis Clara Campbell E. B. Chapman Jessie John M. Gilman Ordway Red River Mra. J. Thomas High Forest Olmsted County George W. Post Lyndale Lake Calhoun J. G. Dames Searight Cattle Company Cheyenne Wyo Forest Lake R. P. Peoples Arnold Rohm Peoples Vermillion Station William Holton New Trier Gothnon Carver Banker Olivia Renville County Ramsey County Turnkey Davis Maine Savings Bank of Roche Root River Lanesboro Sanford Shoemaker St Peter A. R. Davis A. W. Daniels Robert Crogan Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul A. A. Wright Metropolitan Brainerd Thomas O’brien Wright J. K. Arnold G. A. R. Post Hanging Bee Minnesota Dakota Louise Rice Luke A. Marvin Sioux City Rock County Luverne Herald C. Smith Grand Army of the Republic State Capitol Grand Army Meeker County Litchfield Philips Military Order of the Loyal Legion St. Paula J. B. Sanborn L. F. Rubbard J. W. Bishop G. White U. S A B. W.eckett Albert Scheffer G. W. Baird E. D. Neill R.W. Johnson U.S A S P. Jeurison C. J. Alien U. A Charles Bentzoni W. W. Braden Jersey Delaware Virginia Belgium Copenhagen Hamburg Antwerp Germany Holland New York Mail
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