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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1885

Page

2

Notable society notes and literary items from Yonkers to Paris

A roundup of cultural and public figures: J Tripen plans a conservatory near Yonkers. Mme Ristori and Bowhy Booth to star in Macbeth at the New York Academy of Music on May 7. Garlands and aristocrats feature in a mix of theatres, poetry, and exotic titles, with Dore drawings selling for francs and wheat cited as a global staple.

Bowhy Booth Mme Ristori Gustave Dore London Life Macbeth

Frigid oratory marks Pannett’s official silence

Mr. Pannett adopts an unusually cold and nonchalant style, speaking only on rare occasions as an official duty. He seems to take pride in proving his rise was not mere talk and does not imitate the loquacity of his followers.

Mr. Pannett

About and a Banquet at the French Academy

Edmond About, newly elected to the French academy, enjoys a modest salary discussion at a dinner. The exchange reveals a stipend of 100 francs a month, yet About notes the practical benefit of meals, while a court scene recalls a stern judge’s rebuke to a young lawyer about English law.

Edmond About

Senator Colquitt’s Pulpit Past Highlighted by Speaker

Senator Colquitt, once a Methodist minister, is praised as a rare congressman with pulpit roots. A Georgia member recalls his father, Gov Colquitt, as a top southern storyteller, likening him to Lincoln in the North. The senator notes meeting old men who repeat stories his father told decades ago.

Senator Colquitt Congress Georgia Gov. Colquitt Abraham Lincoln

Postmaster cured by raw potatoes for rheumatism

The Sandy Hill New York postmaster claims relief from rheumatism after carrying raw potatoes in his pockets as a cure. He cites two Hebron beauty potatoes and notes the pains disappeared. A contemporary tale contrasts royal audiences with chaotic crowds at Queen Victoria’s reception.

Sandy Hill N. Y Hebron

Battleford management blamed for Manitoban letter protests

A Winnipeg resident relays a Battleford dispute accusing local officials of incompetence and cowardice as Indians attacked and destroyed property while armed guards stood idle. The letter praises Indian Agent Rae for aiding the needy amid alleged official mismanagement and delays.

Winnipeg Battleford Rae Poe Canada

Man killed in Hancock saloon tied to Bucklin manslaughter charge

In Hancock Minnesota an altercation in John Bucklin’s saloon led Bucklin to kick Benjamin Baxter, who died from injuries. Coroner Dr Hulburg secured a warrant for Bucklin on manslaughter charges. Bucklin waived examination and posted $1500 bond for district court on the 19th. Baxter, described as peaceable though fond of drink, left a family.

John Bucklin Hancock Minn Benjamin Baxter Bucklin Baxter H. L. Hulburg Justice Hutchins Morris

Beckwith Boyd Spear Littig Champlain In Revenue Service

A list of named individuals includes Charles W. Beckwith second assistant in the revenue service Harry L Boyd Herbert M Spear Phillip Littig and Richard W Champlain.

Charles W. Beckwith Revenue Service Harry L. Boyderbert M. Spear Phillip Littig Richar W. Champlain

Casualty Record Chronicle of Local Fires and Misfortune

The casualty record reports a Cincinnati coffin factory fire by James Richey causing $30,000 loss. A barn in Capt. Hollister's Santiago property burned with contents, $2,500 loss, plus a house belonging to Mr. Potts incinerated for $500. Charles Livingstone, 21, son of a Hand county official, died instantly after a self-inflicted gunshot while squirrel hunting near Miller Oak. In Los Angeles Gen. Sheridan and wife survived a carriage crash after their horses bolted, both shaken but unharmed.

James Richey Cincinnati Capt. Hollister Santiago Mr. Potts Charles Livingstone Hand County Miller, Oak Los Angeles Cal Gen. Sheridan

Notable Obituaries Highlight Prominent Names Across Cities

Col Louis J. Johnson a famed steam boat captain dies in New Orleans at age sixty five. J Noble a longtime St Paul resident now in Chicago passes away. Gen McKee Dunne ex judge advocate general visits Senator Corbett in Pennsylvania. Mme Barrios widow of Guatemala’s late president tours her new home at 31 Fifth Avenue New York prepared for her eight children and Guatemalan staff.

Erson J. Noble St. Paul Chicago Gen. McKee Dunne Warhingto Senator Corbett Paona Dr Mme. Barrios Guatemala Fifth Avenue New York

Notable Political Appointments and International Dispatches

A long list of U S government postings and diplomatic moves is reported. Among those named are Lachlan Tyler mentioned as calling on the president, Charles Shelley appointed fourth auditor of the treasury, and J M Webster and others in Iowa named for testmaster duties. Internationally, archbishop Moran of Sydney is named to Dublin, Count William Bismarck to marry, and Meier’s Nagasaki consul mission withdrawn amid scrutiny.

C. M. Shelley Alabama Vais The Treasury J. T. B. Ford Uni Caracas Venezuela Charles A. Buchanan Commodore Buchanan Bayard J. E. Meier Nagasaki Buchanan Meier

Crime highlights from Ellendale to Georgia and Minnesota

A sweep of brief crime notes reports Z B Wilkinson an Ellendale dealer skipping the country after defaulting. Other items note a postponed lynching in Bloomington, a suicide in Rice Park, a shooting in Buffalo Oak, unlawful cohabitation sentences in Salt Lake, a knife assault near Brainerd, a dismissed Timber Office case, a Lancaster suicide pact, a drowning tragedy, and a Georgia bank president facing embezzlement charges.

Aman August Kreg Rice Park St. Paul Germany Buffalo Oak Donohue Peterson

Gladstone still questions Penjdeh telegrams in commons

The house hears Mr Gladstone acknowledge that early telegrams on the Penjdeh affair were not unquestionable and later reports brought important qualifications. Discontent grows over government Russia policy with critics labeling it surrender and warnings of potential war. News from Teheran notes Russian forces near Penjdeh and frontier talks resume with new procedures.

Gladstone House of Commons Penjdeh London Europe Russia Lord Randolph Churchill The Post and Standard Times Churchill Teheran Askabad Bala-Murghab Earl Granville House of Jorda St. Petersburg England Joint Commission

Otter-Poundmaker Battle Reports Retreat Near Battleford

Special Telegram from May 7 notes the Otter column retreated toward Battleford after fierce fighting at Cut Knife Creek. Indians fired from brush, Gatling and seven-pounders backed shelling as Otter withdrew with losses. Middleton’s force moved east toward Batoche with reconnoitering parties sighted but no shots fired.

Wrenkeg Man Battleford Otter Cut Knife Creek Guus Col Otter Ps Bi

Medical Record on Gen Grant May 9 could worsen the disease

Dr Shrady notes Grant's general health improved with better appetite and less pain though local disease shows progression. Exudation has disappeared with new granulations, but lesions extend at the base of the urnia and near the palatal curtain. Enlarged glands under the right jaw remain hard and fixed. patient rests with morphine and wakes refreshed. No change to original diagnosis despite favorable overall condition.

Cutter J. H. Salisbury London Lancet Ambrose L. Ranney Academy of Medicine Europe

Fire devastates pine lumber yards along Chicago river

A spark from a passing locomotive ignited a blaze in the pine lumber yard district along the Chicago river near Bridgeport. West winds drove flames across the river destroying lumber and a canal boat, with 45 million board feet burned and property valued around 700000 dollars. Several fire crews escaped injury amid fierce flames and spreading embers.

Great Pine Chicago Bridgeport Union

Notorious West swindler captured in New York case

Adolph H. Rieecamp, alias holder, was brought to New York by two detectives after fleeing charges of stealing 950 dollars from Quinlan brothers met at sea. He pleads guilty and faces sentencing while facing Los Angeles and San Francisco cases for swindling bigamy and a six thousand dollar confidence scheme. He has married two women recently, including a Rockville Illinois resident and a wealthy California widow.

Adolph H. Rieecamp New York City Quinlan Atlantic Kleecamp Los Angeles San Francisco Miss Taylor Rockville, Il Richa California

Diverse Notes From Oakville To Minnesota Colleges

Oakville reports twenty two widows and twenty old maids while Dr Henry T Helmbold, recently released from a lunatic asylum, married his former wife in New York. Forest Grove Indian school expects twenty six graduates in June after five years of study. In Mississippi five weeks ago Gilbert Parker and Fred Rogers drowned. their bodies were found. Dayton firm Crane Jackson Crane announces assets of twenty five thousand and liabilities of twenty six thousand five hundred. Macalester College trustees plan a Merriam Park residence for the principal and three professors costing sixteen thousand.

W. Maratta Bismarck Washington New York Interior Department Territory I Kota Na Taylor Yankton E. O. Ray Canton Hiram Hale Deadwood Henry T. Helmbold Government Indian School Forest Grove Gilbert Parker Fred Rogers Mississippi Macalester College Merriam Park St. Paul

Ex Senator Wilkinson Addresses Reunion of Rebels

Ex Senator Wilkinson of Minnesota spoke at the National hotel as Robert E Lee legion members were received. He praised reunion across the country and unity of the United States. Rebels and Union veterans exchanged remarks and the president welcomed the visitors. Representative Wise introduced them.

Washington Wilkinson Minnesota Robert E. Lee Legion National Hotel Representative Wise

Rebels Executed After City Burning Conviction

Portazal and Cocobolo, two rebel leaders who aided Preston in burning a city, were delivered to Gen. Keyes. A court martial condemned them to death and they were hanged at the fire’s origin site before throngs along the isthmus.

Colon Special Portazal Cocobolo Preston Galena Keyes Kane

Decisive Batoche Skirmish Report and Casualties

Telegrams from Batoche recount a July 9 engagement between Riel's forces and Gen. Middleton's troops near the river. Accounts describe withering and deadly fire while British casualties were limited to trees. multiple gun crews and scouts were wounded or killed, including Battery Gunner Phillips and Captain Howard who directed Gatling fire.

Riel Batoche Winnipeg Charpentier Fairbanks Twohey Grenadiers Capt. Mason No. 2 Company R. Cook Curley Allen Howard

Wahpeton Woman Convicted in Husband Murder Verdict

Mrs Dill was found guilty of murdering her husband in Wahpeton with a life imprisonment recommendation. The defendant fainted as sentence was pronounced and appears to have mental distress. She testified she killed after a quarrel and attempted to hide the body on the farm.

Dill Julius Ebett Pami Henman Ebbett

Germanic's Narrow Escape Aboard from Irish Storm Told

New York papers recount Capt Kennedy and crew aboard the steamship Germanic of the White Star Line describing a brutal storm off the Irish coast. The vessel rode towering seas, pumps and gear failed, one sailor washed overboard, and the ship nearly swamped before turning seaward for safety.

New York Speeia Germanic White Star Line Kennedy Seteod

The Cosmetics Dealer Reveals Secret Powder Tricks

A cosmetic dealer entices the Starman with whispered bold claims about youth and beauty. He shows ornate powder boxes, praising French labels and the allure of makeup as a clever con, while chuckling at the idea of lovers unknowingly drawn to vanity.

Sunrise Cox Rechristened at Brooklyn Tabernacle

The New York Herald reports critics christened S S Cox as Sunrise Cox at a Brooklyn tabernacle service. The speaker praised rising national virtue and a gifted literary class guiding politics, noting Cleveland’s appointing a literary man as minister to Turkey.

Mr. Talmage Brooklyn Tabernacle Turkey The Bosphorus S. S. Cox France Cox Cleveland Sunrise Cox New York Herald

Ancient Pyramid Found in Sonora Mexico Whispered Discovery

Fresh proofs claim discovery of an ancient Mexican civilization. In Sonora near Madeline explorers found a 4350 foot base 750 foot high pyramid with a spiral roadway and granite walls. Caverns with hieroglyphics and stone utensils lie nearby. builders possibly Mayes with blue eyes white skin and hair, not Indians.

Mexico Sonora Madeline Virgin Forest Cheops Mayes Rehoboth Sunday Herald

Oat Production Gains in the South 1875 to 1884

A summary of agricultural output shows the South increasing oat production by 85 percent between 1875 and 1884, indicating a strong rise in cereal yields during that decade and reflecting broader regional agricultural improvements.

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