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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1885
Page
3
Three of the young men in a six day roller skating match in New York have died. The Brainerd Dispatch, weekly in Brainerd Minnesota, lists its owners and service details and notes edition terms.
The Northern Pacific completed a land sale totaling 9120 acres to a Canadian syndicate, transferring ownership and marking a major expansion of the railway’s holdings.
Senator Sherman travels along the Pacific coast and plans to return by the Northern Pacific. Victor Hugo left ten thousand dollars for Paris's poor, a larger endowment than all Bonapartes combined.
An incoherent man started a freight train engine in Georgia and drove about five miles before a passenger train narrowly avoided a collision. Local authorities investigated the incident as a safety scare and alerted rail operators.
The Morris Tribune notes A DeLacy Wood, after starting thirteen Minnesota papers, moves into Dakota, a misstep it says, as he is about to launch a democratic paper at Sauk Rapids. The report highlights Wood’s prolific career and upcoming venture in Sauk Rapids.
Following the Crookston elevator fire, Pillsbury and Hurribut allegedly instructed agents to hire watchmen who may shoot intruders, and to not explain their actions. Public caution advised regarding elevator areas and security.
Battleford dispatch reports Chief Poundmaker surrendering to General Middleton who arrived Monday. Poundmaker and thirty braves are prisoners awaiting government action, and 200 stands of arms were brought in.
An elderly German arrived at Minneapolis Union Station on Monday with eleven tickets and only himself to show for them. He traveled with his family from Germany but lost them and cannot recall where or when he last saw his relatives.
The railroad commissioners are unlikely to sail smoothly or retire with broad support. Few express approval of their actions. most exchanges reflect sharp criticism of their official conduct.
The text portrays Louis Riel as cunning and perhaps insane, noting lucid intervals where he shows shrewd awareness. It claims he seeks Protestant sympathy by attacking Roman Catholicism, but argues this will not sway English Protestants in his favor at present.
Russia continues to deploy troops to the frontier and grow more aggressive. A bill to charge the mediator with war costs is proposed, with England blamed if found responsible. The G2 government hints at a tougher stance, moving away from its recent peace policy.
Saloon crowds welcomed a five cent beer price in Bismarck on Monday ending a long boycott of lower rates. Beer had previously sold at 25 cents and then 15 cents per glass. Local Germans hailed the change as signaling growth beyond frontier town status.
A notorious eccentric known as the Jumping Frenchman shocked onlookers by knocking a man to the sidewalk on Superior Street before Brown's saloon. The victim recovered quickly. The man is described by his flaming red Mackinaw pants, making him easily identifiable and urging caution. Local lore mentions Brainerd's reputation with this character in Duluth Herald.
An authentic report from Valley City describes H. Woodford, a preacher, becoming convinced God commanded him to murder Ep s cop al minister Herbert Root. He seized a shotgun, aimed at Root, but Miss Root blocked entry and locked the door. Woodford sat on the piazza awaiting arrest while allegedly kicking Miss Root. Root had earlier clashed with his church, locking the church and barring worship. Woodford is arrested.
Starting Sunday May 24 the Wisconsin Central will adjust train arrival and departure times and introduce a new through car service. Trains 1 and 2 will operate daily between St Paul Milwaukee and Ashland Milwaukee with through sleepers connecting Chicago Ashland Milwaukee and Stevens Point Milwaukee. Parlor cars connect St Paul Abbotsford to join sleepers for Chicago. The service shortens the time by three hours making the line the fastest to Green Bay and eastern Wisconsin points.
The New York Tribune hails Gen. Logan after the Illinois senatorial contest as stainless, brave, and honest with a higher reputation as a leader. It says he would not bow to improper means and would become a powerful, influential Republican senator supported by Union soldiers nationwide. An eastern Logan boom could sweep the party.
Mary Jane Clarno, engaged to Ed McFarland, stole goods from James Kasson’s store to help procure her trousseau. She died after a haunting spasm following a bridal night dress remark. Aconite found hidden on a stand revealed the cause of death amid fear of exposure and trial for theft.
John G. Bergquist of Moorhead was arrested and charged with setting fire to his brick block to obtain money from insurance. In default of bail he is confined in jail.
Medford Wisconsin faced near total destruction as a large Thursday fire swept across the area, threatening homes and structures. Local responders acted quickly to contain the blaze, with damage estimated to be extensive though exact figures were not immediately released.
A land suit has been commenced concerning the title to valuable property in Moore and Case's addition to Minneapolis, located in Bessett. The action seeks resolution of ownership and rights to the parcel amid ongoing dispute among claimants.
In New Mexico the conflict erupts with whites slain by Native Americans. Troops pursue the combatants as authorities attempt to restore order amid rising violence.
The piece notes a distasteful topic for a Republican postmaster who remains in office. It urges him to reflect on what the Democrats were voting for and to accept the situation with composure. It frames the scenario as a prompt to seek another job if needed.
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