19 Nov 1886
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1886
Page
1
Major E A Burke of the Times-Democrat, longtime exposition president, has traveled about 2000 miles on muleback through Honduras. He praises the country and its government during the journey, speaking with enthusiasm about its prospects.
Four million Londoners yielded 400 000 in the morning and 410 000 in the evening for church attendance on cen sus Sunday leaving 1 600 000 stay at home. The piece questions England being described as a Christian country despite these numbers.
In Ohio farmers gather November raspberries described as fragrant and perfect. In Tacoma Washington Territory mid October markets show fine quality huckleberries grown on Puget Sound islands.
Felix A. Reeve, a correspondent for the North American Review, notes that southern and border slave states supplied over 850000 white volunteers for the Union army and nearly 100000 colored troops in the Civil War.
After thirteen years in Vermont State Prison Charles Eberlee began proving his innocence of the crime for which he was convicted and secured a pardon. He adjusted to prison life and believed he could do as well outside as inside.
Most state governors have followed the president’s November 25 decree designating a day of thanksgiving. The piece notes Thanksgiving’s national status and suggests governors should not add their own proclamations.
The nation bears the greatest public debt globally with a floating debt near 270 million dollars and a sizable annual deficit. A tax vote by the assembly is expected, likely passed to be paid by the people amid public grumbling.
The month of November shows a decrease in daylight with sunrise at 6 18 and sunset at 4 38 on the 1st totaling 10 30 hours of daylight and on the 30th sunrise at 6 53 and sunset at 4 13 totaling 9 20 hours. The net change is a reduction of one hour in daylight.
The two largest Congressional majorities in New York went to Amos Cummings and Colonel Merriman, staff members of the New York Sun. Both are regarded as bright, able men and are warmly congratulated by their professional peers across party lines. Editors often face a hard row to hoe when nominated due to quotable remarks on varied topics.
The Hawaiian population under 60,000 funds a lavish royal line. The King earns a U.S. presidential salary level, the Queen gets 17000 annually, the heir presumptive 16000, other royal children 12000 and 6000, the Secretary 7000, plus 35000 for household expenses. In total 413000 is required to support royalty.
Old law let National Banks sue in the United States Circuit Court for all creditor actions. They used this privilege for every note. Now banks face same rules as state corporations, suing and being sued in county and state courts, except when the defendant is a resident of another state.
The late decision in Wabash Railroad Company v Illinois holds that a state law regulating rail fares within its borders for interstate transportation is unconstitutional. It declares such regulation not within the state’s commercial powers until Congress acts.
It notes Bob Taylor a Democrat winning Tennessee governor and Alf Taylor a Republican winning the state senate vote. Alf may seek senate president if victorious, then assume governorship when Bob moves to the U.S. Senate. The plan remains uncertain amid local skepticism.
The Supreme Court decides stockholders of the insolvent Pacific National Bank of Boston are personally liable for a 100 percent assessment on both original and increased capital stock. They argued the increase from 500000 to 961000 was unauthorized. The court holds liability and notes the ruling covers several related suits in Massachusetts.
A broad miscellany reports Lieut E A Garlington ordered to report for public business, monthly government revenues totaling 12365573 with expenditures 7057 less than receipts, a Chicago church fire damaging 15000, and Moody connection. It covers Indian removal defences, bank defalcations, storm damage at Nice, an equestrian Washington statue, and varied legal political notices.
In San Francisco on a Saturday night a crowd of about 9 000 watched John L Sullivan defeat Paddy Ryan by a knockout in the third round after swift exchanges and a late rally. Police noted the finish as time stopped with Sullivan lifting Ryan to his corner.
The annual convention in Chicago drew broad attendance with President Winston presiding and lauding the oleomargarine bill. New York reports showed 92,541,020 pounds of butter received, a drop from last year, while dairy value reached 40,588,426 dollars.
Adjutant General releases army officer reports on annual militia encampments across many states. While praising physical fitness drill and officer efforts, notes uniformity issues, roll call attendance, and reluctance to shoulder duties. Criticizes worn inaccurate arms and calls for national instruction detail to governors for training progress.
In Providence Rhode Island a monkey named Ben Butler and his female mate mauled keeper Thomas Murphy during cage cleaning. Murphy, about 45, suffered severe facial and upper body injuries needing sixteen stitches for a torn cheek and additional stitches on his chest arms and hands. He was etherized for pain during treatment.
North west inventors from Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Dakota received patents. Names include David J. Ames Owantonna with cotton seed reducing machine Levi Bringham Osseo rail for curves Mark M. Requa Lanesborough car coupling Edward J. Sawyer Perham plow iron setting Nicholas Speicher St Paul permutation padlock Columbia Mill Co Minneapolis wheat feeder Mathias C Thorson Dianharrow W D Bates Guthrie rain water conductor Wm A Brandy Spencer band cutter Cary Cole Letts automatic cigar seller Richard Long Iowa City road grading machine Webb M Oungst Harlan movable artificial border Orlando Owens Le Mars spark arrester Franklin A Thompson Fonda home attachment Nels Johnson Superior vegetable masher Allen Jones Milwaukee steam boiler furnace Frank R. Smith Tomah stump extractor.
United States failures reported to Bradstreet's for the week ending the 13th totaled 206, down from 213 the prior week and compared with 227, 187, 205, and 149 in corresponding weeks from 1884 to 1882. Names listed include J. Middleton & Co., Kernwood Bros., Hanson P. Hiss & Co., L. H. & J. S. Hopkins, Schwartz & Reinhard, American Desk and Steol Co., Flexner & Lighton, H. A. Belzer & Co., Belzer & Parker, J. B. Long, and Charles H. Coffin. The Minnesota & Northwestern proposes a two-cent-a-smile rate to all points, with a rate war possible.
Minnesota items report Maj. A G Postlethwaite chosen agent for Western Railroad Company mortgages now St Paul and Northern Pacific. County seat fights, burglaries, and a fatal saw accident are noted along with a wave of prairie fires near Windom and various local legal and business developments.
In this Fraternal Record tale, Brother Jones, a high Mason, explains symbolic signs and the brave trivial ruse used to test Smith. Jones arms his friend with a nose-tap gesture for Bristol travel, revealing a joke on class tickets and lodge lore.
Washington's bridal trend continues as a sleeping car on an evening train will carry five engaged couples. The rail line reports these couples will travel together on their wedding tours, marking a festive display in the city.
The article notes a curious wedding arrangement where two couples, unknown to each other, are unexpectedly sharing a carriage trip. Rice and old shoes are tossed as a playful gesture, and the car porter is expected to retire comfortably after the journey. The brides and grooms will not see each other during the trip, adding an ironic twist for any future travelers who glimpse this odd scene.
The New York Col. Boston Advertiser outlines how the Astor family, led by William Waldorf Astor, amassed and safeguarded a vast real estate fortune. It notes continual buying, secret dealings, and enormous holdings exceeding $300 million, with projected growth as city land values rise.
A Cleveland Leader correspondent describes an Edinburg procession for Queen Victoria. He notes the crowd, police presence, and architectural barriers, compares Scottish interest to American pomp, and contrasts Victoria and Princess Beatrice with American First Lady Mrs. Cleveland. He worries about security and mocks the monarchic pageantry.
Chambers Journal discusses tiger power by recounting a tiger dragging a full grown bullock through rough ground and canebrakes. It explains how the animal carries prey to a secure spot, eats, rests, and returns at night for another meal as part of the tiger’s kill habit.
A New York Sun feature recalls Uncle Peter Nixon a famed “Original Cannon Ball Man” who trusted his frontier fortification near New Ulm Minnesota during the 1862 Sioux war. He braved attack with a rifle shotgun revolver built loop holes and a fireproof roof defending his wife and stock. He fought five attackers defeated two wounded several conspirators and helped guard his cabin before joining Gen. Sibley’s forces. The piece also shifts to a morgue anecdote describing visitors curious or morbidly drawn to dead bodies and the reactions of keeper and visitors including two women with a particularly vivid account of a black eyed observer.
Editorialist notes Whitelaw Reid, after rising from a Tribune subordinate in 1869, becomes editor in chief as his father in law buys the Tribune and an $800 000 residence. The piece lauds luck over birth, citing Reid's ascent and marriage into wealth.
The diary published from Bishop Hannington who was killed by orders of King Manga in Uganda Africa recounts his last week in Lubawas. He chronicles hunger, assault by natives and imprisonment in a foul hut while guards and wives observe him. He notes comfort from psalms as fever rages and he dies shortly after his final entry.
A Brooklyn Eagle excerpt recalls cheap wedding lore on Fulton Street and a cleric who marries couples for low rates. An anecdote describes a groom in New York being wed with minimal ceremony and a afterward withheld thanks, plus a colorful colorist tale of a color gentleman seeking work.
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