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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1886
Page
2
The officers of the United States ships Saratoga and Portsmouth paid nearly $800 in duties on goods brought from Europe, though they claim they were not smuggling. The report appears in the Hrainerd Dispatch from Minnesota.
John Lawler announces a new railway pontoon launched at Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. The pontoon spans the east channel of the Mississippi to allow Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul trains to pass. It measures over 400 feet in length and forty feet in width and used more than a million feet of lumber at a cost of $55000.
Colonel Lockhart of the British army reports to the English Government that American gunmakers undercut British suppliers in Central Asia. Britain maintains advantage by sea transport to the Indus mouth, while American goods must travel the long and costly overland route through Russian Turkestan.
The official population estimate for the country at the close of the last fiscal year shows no reduction in the growth rate. As of last June 30 the population was about 11 percent higher than the census of 1880, indicating the annual increase remains about the same as in the prior decade.
The Pall Mall Gazette ranks M. Katkoff as one of Russia's two rulers, second only to the Czar. The Czar recently honored Katkoff with a decoration and presented him as the expounder of Slavonic policy, with Katkoff seen as the brain behind Russia's stance.
The piece laments rampant war spirit across Europe and predicts possible conflict at any moment. It highlights Russian finance demoralization, Bulgarian penury, Austria’s need to tighten resources, Turkey’s chronic deficit, and France’s deplorable finances, arguing the public ignores looming horrors of war.
The article notes large prune imports to New York from 350 000 to 500 000 pounds yearly with Turkish and French varieties. It suggests the Gulf states could produce top quality prunes and Florida may in time yield the juiciest prunes, while French prunes dry to 110 to 115 per pound.
Dom Pedro the Brazilian emperor visited Pittsburg and toured the valleys to view laborers huts on the hills and in the valleys. He reacted in silence at first then spoke of the stark squalor and greater contrasts than he had imagined, doubting he would adopt the system in his homeland.
The Chicago assembly adopts a stricter canon requiring parental consent or guardianship for marriages of those under eighteen, two witnesses at ceremonies, and divorce only for adultery with prohibitions on remarriage during the former spouse’s lifetime. Penalties for clergy or noncompliance are outlined and remarriage restrictions extend under certain conditions.
Rangoon despatch announces the death of Major General Sir Herbert T. Macpherson commander of the British army of occupation in Burmah. He died of fever after a two day illness. Entering the army in 1845 he served in Asia and Africa, earning the Victoria Cross for Lucknow, and held commands in the Indian mutiny Afghan and Egyptian campaigns. He led the Madras Army in 1885 and commanded in Burma last August before dying from campaign hardships and climate.
Conductor Searle, injured but recovering, recalls seventeen identified passengers and hints at many more. among the dead named are Mrs C Scherer and her kin, two Sisters of Charity bound for Winona, Louis Brinkler, Emil Waltersdorf, and Walter Scott. Sisters Albertina and Dionysia are described, while other passengers like W H Seaman and daughter are noted.
Mr. Pelter, a careful English survivor, describes the limited train wreck with stark vivid detail. He recounts the moment of impact, the air brakes, and the engineer’s swift braking that prevented a greater catastrophe. The driver’s heroism and company support aided the injured.
President Grover Cleveland proclaims November 25 1886 a day of Thanksgiving and prayer urging observance in worship, charity to the needy, and national reflection. The article also notes bank leadership changes John Thompson and N W Cannon at Chase National Bank and other diplomatic and military notes including Kanibars Bulgarian affairs and Bishop Bewick's death.
A private sweepstakes of 1000 sovereigns, half forfeit, at the Newmarket Houghton meeting collapsed with only Ormond, the Duke of Westminster’s three year old, appearing and walking the course.
The verse contrasts two silences the lips and the heart. It speaks of love spoken by blushes eyes and sighs and warns that when the soul is cold no words remain. The poem urges love to let the heart answer in a reassuring tone despite mute lips and pale roses.
In Love Lane Milly Grav es enjoys Captain Hallett’s attentions while Stephen Felton, once Milly’s devoted friend, watches as a rival from Baymouth steals the life she once shared with him. Milly’s flirtation masks tenderness, and Stephen faces quiet heartbreak as a stranger quietly wins her. The scene unfolds with soft sunset, blooming wild roses, and social gossip among neighbors.
A citizen frightened by Wiggins prophecy sent his two half grown sons to a country friend who later asked them to return and to send him the earthquake instead. The note appears in the Galveston News. The piece recalls St. Louis origins with founder Pierre La Clede and Louis XV naming in 18th century France and a city charter in 1822.
A tale of Milly Graves awaiting marriage as Captain Hallett goes to Galveston, a marriage occurs, Milly falls ill, recovers with Stephen’s steadfast love, and years later declares mutual lifelong affection. a reflective Civil War vignette frames the romance and endurance.
A Chicago physician touted nitro glycerine injections to resuscitate collapse patients and revive life. Reports describe rapid warmth and improvement after injection, with uses noted in epilepsy neuralgia kidney and heart lung conditions. The piece urges public awareness of long-standing investigations and applications by other physicians.
A Confederate era account details brutal marches from Rapidan to Spottsylvania, the grim wilderness fighting, heavy Union losses, and the relentless drill of frontline life. It recalls regimental pride, the surge of charges, and the constant danger from artillery and sharpshooters. The narrative reflects Civil War fatigue, discipline, and the sorrow of fallen comrades.
The narrative describes near-encounter lines with sharp day and night firing. Pickets must be relieved under cover, faces kept quiet, as many fall to random fire. An armistice briefed removal of dead and wounded, with 50 days of fighting leaving over 50 000 killed or wounded and 13 000 taken prisoner.
This excerpt surveys extraordinary memory feats and mental prowess, recounting cases from Mrs Somerville’s memoirs to Archdeacon Fearon, Howe’s Table Book, and Daniel McCartney. It contrasts lavish memory with shallow intellect, arguing reading quality over quantity and noting the limits of memory in real understanding.
The Waterbury American argues against superstition noting Friday has hosted many pivotal US events. It lists Columbus sailing on August 3 1492, landfall October 12, 1492, and other key dates including 1493 1565 1620 1620 1769 1781 and 1781 with figures like Henry VII Cabot Washington and Richard Henry Lee, framing Fridays as historically significant.
A frail old woman with a bundle sits on a curb, tears on her cheek. Three well dressed children comfort her, one offering to share a brother and inviting affectionate kisses. The old woman confesses sorrow for lost children and thanks the youngsters for brightening her life.
An Irishman with a three year lease on land bought by the Illinois Central railway accepted $300 to move his cabin. He joked the house could be moved to Lake Killarney in Ireland. He kept the money, and still lives on the land, continuing the ruse.
The Philadelphia Telegraph reports that the president has grown more contented sociable and comfortable in public since marriage. He attends the opera and theater more openly and Mrs Cleveland exerts strong persuasive influence guiding him with composure and ambition.
In Rock Island Illinois a Swede farm hand testifies about his employer that night. The defense counsel questions the alibi while the witness admits uncertainty and mentions sleeve buttons as an uncertain hint. The exchange reflects ambiguity in locating the boss during the alleged time.
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