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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1885
Page
1
Henry Ward Beecher says General Grant has left to memory only weaknesses tied to humanity and virtues that place him among heroes, framing the general as a moral exemplar.
Henry Ward Beecher cited his Grant era sermon noting that in war most deaths came from disease rather than bullets. He claimed one death in forty two was by a gunshot and one in thirteen by illness as a moral reflection.
California claims abundant water power from irrigation works. At each dam across a mountain stream or canyon, water power is said to exist, highlighting the link between irrigation infrastructure and energy potential.
Emigration from Great Britain declined 15 percent for the nine months ending September 30 compared to the previous year. The number bound for British America fell by over 10,000 and emigration to the United States dropped by more than 15,000.
Gas is rapidly displacing coal in Pittsburg with over 1 500 houses 66 glass factories 34 rolling mills and 45 other establishments supplied. About 8 000 to 10 000 tons of coal are displaced daily as gas gains ground.
Israel Green of Mitchell D T is reported as the Indian agent for the Sisseton Agency and is alleged to be the same Lieutenant Green of the marines who led the attack on the engine house at Harper’s Ferry twenty six years earlier where John Brown and followers resisted.
Professor Ludwig Meyer denies that light wines and beers cut ardent spirits and states consumption rises. He notes spirits up thirty percent in seventeen years in Holland, doubled in forty years in Belgium, and France up from four to seven litres per head in twenty years, a seventy percent rise.
A San Francisco dispatch reports green fruit shipped by rail in 1885 may total 1,800 car-loads by season end. With 20,000 pounds per car, this equals about 36 million pounds, far above 1884’s 12 million and 1875’s five million pounds.
The British campaign for Commons seats grows more heated and occasionally violent. The violence is not linked to expanded franchise but signals risk if disorder rises beyond prior norms. observers abroad watch Britain’s concessions with concern, while others seek pretexts to limit popular influence on governance.
Ferdinand Ward, once praised for looks and persuasive power as he swindled the Grants, is described as cadaverous and eager eyed yet unchanged in appearance. He was hailed as the young Napoleon of finance and is still viewed by many as a charming possessor of millions, though now simply a swindler.
Washington correspondents report the Administration will propose a major change in Indian provisions procurement. The plan would move purchase and distribution authority from civil to military hands, buying in the best markets under experienced commissary officers, while keeping civil control over education and civilization. The policy aligns with Sherman and Sheridan views that feeding and clothing Indians is cheaper than fighting them.
Daniel Dougherty argues a postprandial speaker cannot be successful beyond ten minutes. He says even the brightest orator tires of his own discourse if he surpasses the limit.
Gen George B. McClellan ex commander of the armies and Democratic presidential hopeful dies at his Orange Mountains home in New Jersey after a long battle with heart neuralgia. Officials report the death followed hours of severe pain and a final collapse. Funeral details expected soon with official tributes from the administration and New Jersey governor.
The narrative traces George B. McClellan from his wartime shelving to a 1864 Democratic convention in Chicago, his resignation after the election, and his later life in New Jersey. It notes his governorship, engineering works, and literary contributions including manuals and surveys, plus details of his marriage to Nellie Marcy and connections to Gen. Randolph Marcy.
An explosion aboard the steamship Myles of the Western Express line between Duluth and Montreal killed Chief Engineer William Rooney and First Engineer Thomas Hickey. Rooney, 32, of Ottawa, and Hickey, of Hamilton, Ontario, died after being blown from their posts as the ship loaded 20,000 bushels of wheat for Montreal.
Noted Iowan leader Hon George R Miller died after a long illness at Mason City aged sixty six. He led Iowa Workmen as grand master and edited the Iowa Workman. Miller studied law in Lansing and practiced before moving to Mason City in 1868. He served in the Civil War and held legislative and local posts prior to his death.
The Democratic ticket wins New York and Virginia by about 10 000. Massachusetts and Maryland show Democratic gains while Connecticut Iowa Dakota and New Jersey vote on legislature and officers. Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania and Detroit results are noted with shifts in Senate House and local offices.
Grover Cleveland proclaims Thursday November 26 as a day of public Thanksgiving and prayer. The document calls for suspension of secular business, assembly in worship, and gratitude for peace, prosperity, and national unity, urging charity and remembrance of the poor. Done in Washington November 2, 1885, signed by Grover Cleveland with Secretary of State T. F. Bayard.
London reports a sensational elopement involving the Hon. Kathleen Maude-Brooke, daughter of Sir Cornwallis Maude, Viscount Hawarden, stirring fashionable society in Ireland.
At Whitman twelve miles above Winona Minnesota two regular freights on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line collided near a curve. Engineer Edwin M Severns of the northbound wrecked engine was crushed to death. his fireman escaped by jumping. nine cars and both locomotives were wrecked. Rumors blamed fatigue though timing shows rest periods in Minneapolis and La Crosse prior to the trip.
M J Charbonneau reports Winnipeg戻reveals that many half-breeds feel betrayed by Riel and favor freeing prisoners at Stony Mountain penitentiary over Riel’s fate. He notes extreme poverty, rising food costs with potatoes at Battleford 2.50 a bushel and Prince Albert 1.50, and many rebels now ferrying to government or crossing into the United States.
The Andre monument at Tappan New York was blown up by dynamite. Both bases and iron fencing were destroyed and glass shattered up to a mile away. Fifteen minutes after the blast about 200 people gathered at the site amid chaotic scenes and running with revolvers.
The commissary department shows for the year ended June 30 an increase in average ration cost to a fraction over 5.04 cents, with total credits of 4,043,131 dollars and expenditures of 3,051,765 dollars leaving 991,365 dollars on hand. Beef prices averaged 10.24 cents in the first half and 9.15 cents in the second half. Subsistence issued to Indians totaled 41,526 dollars. General McFeely urges a law to teach army cooks and bakers to improve troop health and comfort.
The fourth auditor reports navy expenditures for the year ending June 30 totaling 17.15 million with 233,768 over budget and 382,723 unexpended on certain appropriations. Pension payments reached 743,600. prize money 140,152 to 2,097 claimants. general claims 552,078 settled for 2,300 individuals. Further items include naval accountability needs, varied state and national notices, and appointments.
Bradstreet's Journal notes a pronounced improvement in iron and steel, with pig iron in firmer demand and buyers waiving 1886 delivery talks. Prices hold despite light stocks, bare iron in better demand, and steel rails rising to 32 at the East and 35 at Chicago amid frequent Southern railroad orders.
William F. Mirick, printer, tried in Anoka Minnesota for murder in the first degree received a life term with mercy recommendation. The judge stated exceptional circumstances and ordered imprisonment at labor in Stillwater State Prison for the natural life of Mirick. Mirick was immediately removed to the Stillwater penitentiary.
Secretary of the Interior releases Superintendent Weare’s report on Yellowstone Park noting improved discipline and reduced poaching, with abundant game including about 200 bison and elk and antelope numbers. Eighty miles of road access to attractions exist, hotel services require pricing and quality adjustments, and a park court plus police reforms are urged. An appropriation of 150000 dollars is requested for the coming year.
Washington dispatches report Maj Merritt of the Seventh Cavalry to retire amid opposition to Arctic expeditions. Other items note W M Campbell named U S marshal for Minnesota and Tomas C Heenan appointed U S consul at Odessa.
Cattlemen and land sharks unite to oppose Land Commissioner Sparks in the West and pressure Eastern senators and congressmen with Western ranch interests and railroad allies aiming to block his Senate confirmation.
Hon J Le Garry declines banquet in Richmond as new Spain minister. Rev Arthur Henry Stanton of St Albans London visits Philadelphia. James M Winslow, ex Minnesota, dies in San Francisco, builder of Winslow Houses and telegraphs. Theodore Roosevelt injured riding to hounds near New York but continues. Miss Nina Kearney engaged to Ridgley Hunt of the Navy. Rev J M Washburn in Philadelphia renounces Calvinism to join Swedenborgian church.
A string of fires causes heavy losses across Indiana and nearby states. Bliss and Co flour mill at Seymour burns with $23000 loss. Anderson livery stable Hunt and Pence burns, sixteen horses perish. C D Smith Co wholesale grocery in St Louis gutted with $100000 stock loss. George 8 Davis steamer burns near Cincinnati. Accidental shooting at Minto Dak ends in death. Henry Burnett killed during revolver accident between Burnett and Arthur Daggett.
George Miller hanged at Grand Forks for murder of Mrs Snell and her son. Detectives trap Charles Stone in Rockford on burglary larceny and arson charges at Mrs Matleson’s house in East Indiana. Twelve year old boy shoots his ten year old brother near Ellensburg Oregon. Theodore J Rosse of New Orleans convicted for forging a marriage certificate and defrauding Mary Kahne, sentenced to fourteen years hard labor. Nelson Crist of Newburgh NY accused of mortgage fraud linked to deaths at Niagara Ontario with $10,000 losses. Vernon Young kills his wife at a McDonald Lumber boarding house in Wausan Wisconsin. Divorce granted to his wife in September. The murdered woman was daughter of Joseph Ostrander near Plainfield.
The report notes an ongoing military action to eject Oklahoma boomers. It cites global coinage estimates for last year totaling 95 million dollars in gold and 115 million dollars in silver, plus various miscellaneous items.
The Northern Pacific passenger depot in Detroit was destroyed by fire with contents saved. Loss estimated at 1200 to 1400 dollars and fully insured. Origin unknown. Secretary of State seeks rewards information on Lawrence McKee. responses to St Paul.
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