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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1886
Page
3
Major E A Burke of the Times-Democrat led a 2000 mile muleback journey through Honduras praising the country and its government. He is noted as president of the great exposition and spoke enthusiastically about the region.
The report notes 400000 of London’s 4 million attended morning worship and 410000 evening service on census Sunday, leaving 1600000 Londoners at home, challenging the idea of England as a Christian nation.
In Ohio farmers picked November raspberries noted for fragrance and red perfection. Across the continent in Tacoma Washington Territory fine quality huckleberries were brought to market in mid October. They grew on Puget Sound islands.
Felix A. Reeve, a Northern reviewer correspondent, notes that southern and border slave states provided over 850000 white volunteers for the Union army and nearly 100000 colored troops during the Civil War.
Charles Eberlee spent thirteen years in Vermont State Prison before pursuing his innocence claim and securing a pardon. He adapted to prison life and chose not to pursue further trouble after his release.
Most state governors backed the president’s Thanksgiving proclamation marking November 25 as a day of thanks. It is suggested that governors refrain from issuing their own proclamations to supplement the national notice.
The article notes France holds the greatest national debt and a floating debt around 270 million dollars with a large annual deficit in recent years. It forecasts a likely tax vote by the assembly and, if approved, payment by the people amid public grumbling.
The November days shorten as sunrise and sunset times shift. On November 1 the sun rises at 6:18 and sets at 16:38, totaling 10:30 of daylight. By November 30 the sun rises at 6:53 and sets at 16:13, totaling 9:20. The net change shows a single hour decrease in daylight.
The two largest Congressional majorities in New York went to Mr Amos Cummings and Colonel Merriman, both on the New York Sun staff. They are praised by peers across parties for their abilities. Editors who seek office face risk from past speeches, yet these men are warmly congratulated.
The Hawaiian Islands with under 60 000 residents allocate 413 000 for royal support. The King earns a presidential level salary, the Queen 17000, heir presumptive 16000, royal children 12000 and 6000, secretary 7000, plus 35000 for household expenses.
Under old law national banks brought all creditor suits in the United States Circuit Court. They used this privilege for every note suit. Now they are treated like state corporations for suing and being sued, with most business moving to county and state courts, except when the sued resident is from another state.
The late decision in Wabash Railroad Company vs. Illinois holds that a state statute regulating railroad fares for interstate transportation is unconstitutional. It declares such regulation a beyond-state commerce issue and not within state power until Congress acts.
The article notes Bob Taylor winning the Tennessee governorship while Alf Taylor, his Republican brother, is elected to the state senate and may become president of the senate. If Bob moves to the U S Senate, Alf could become governor, a family arrangement that Tennessee residents view as a growing joke and question its feasibility.
The Supreme Court held that stockholders must pay a 100 percent assessment on both original and increased stock of the Pacific National Bank of Boston. They argued the capital rise from 500000 to 961000 was unauthorized, but the court ruled they were liable, affecting several related Massachusetts suits.
A mixed dispatch summarizes government finances with monthly revenues at 12 365573 and expenditures including 530 000 pensions at 7 057 less than receipts. It notes a Chicago Avenue church fire causing 15000 interior damage. the church cost 125000 and Moody once led it. Reports cover lumber trade, Indian policy, bank defalcations, and varied international weather and crime incidents with multiple named places and persons.
In San Francisco on the 13th, John L. Sullivan defeated Patrick Ryan by knockout in the third round after an earnest 11 o'clock bout. Receipts neared $12,000 as 9,000 spectators watched Sullivan dominate toward the end, lifting Ryan for a final count on the canvas.
The annual convention in Chicago drew broad attendance with President Winston presiding. Seventeen states and territories plus Canada were represented as reports on dairy markets were read. New York dairy figures showed 93,541,020 pounds of butter received and a value of 49,558,326 dollars for 1886. Oleomargarine totals from Chicago and New York rose while much butter was sent elsewhere, indicating low local consumption. Delegates discussed coast state issues and attacks on bogus butter, with Western shippers censuring Chicago rail handling. Legislation talks led to resolutions to tighten regulation of oleomargarine and substitutes, with powers granted to act and subcommittees to push state enactments.
Reports from army officers detailing Alabama Maine Michigan New Hampshire Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Kentucky Pennsylvania Iowa Illinois Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Indiana Kansas Connecticut Dakota praise militia physical qualifications and drill but fault uniform clothing attendance and arm quality. They urge war department to assign instructors to state governors for noncommand training to boost discipline and effectiveness.
In Providence Rhode Island a keeper named Thomas Murphy, about 45, was attacked by a male monkey named Ben Butler and its larger mate. The two apes mauled Murphy in their cage causing severe injuries including a torn cheek, chest wound, and multiple deep gashes. He received sixteen stitches to the face and seven to the hands and arms before ether was used to ease pain. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
A list of inventors from Minnesota, Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin with patents. Names include David J. Ames Owantonna cotton seed reducing machine Levi Bringham Osseo rail for curves Mark M. Requa Lanesborough car coupling Edward J. Sawyer Perham plow irons Nicholas Speicher St Paul permutation padlock Columbia Mill Company Minneapolis wheat flour Mathias C. Thorson Diana harrow 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.
Bradstreet's records show 206 business failures in the week ended 13th, down from 213 prior week and below 1884 83 82 figures. Failures include J. E Middleton Co., Kernwood Bros, Hanson P. Hiss Co., L. H. & J. Hopkins, Schwartz & Reinhard, American Desk and Steol, Flexner & Lighton, Belzer and Parker, J. B. Long, Charles H. Catlin. Minnesota & Northwestern to set two cent a mile rate. rate war possible.
Trustees of Minnesota railroad vonturing appoint Maj. A G Postlethwaite as agent and attorney for deeds. Widespread incidents include robberies near Le Sueur. a trial over Dayton’s Bluff land. Burglaries at Waseca. noted deaths and accidents across Ramsey, Murray, and Stearns counties. and a blaze in Lake City. Topics span church ordinations, gubernatorial proclamations, new incorporations, and county seat removals.
A tale recounts Brother Jones flaunting Masonic signs to friend Smith as a prank. Jones fabricates a threefold nose tap sign to secure Bristol rail tickets, exposing a broad spoof on lodge secrecy. Smith discovers the joke once questioned, while Jones ascends further in the Craft with mock titles and honors.
Washington paper notes a morale boosting trend as five bridal couples plan to ride a sleeping car on an evening train leaving the city for wedding tours. Railroad agent says the car will carry more happiness than a typical car, reflecting local wedding fervor.
A novel wedding party arrangement pairs three couples, unaware of each other, riding together in a car trip. The accidental match leads to humorous surprises as each bridal party receives gifts and congratulations. The car porter anticipates a comfortable retirement after the journey.
The Boston Advertiser notes the Astor family wealth staying within the line of William B. Astor and John Jacob Astor, now entrusted to William Waldorf Astor. It describes a vast, secretive Manhattan real estate holdings expanding by hundreds of houses yearly, with fortunes rising through city growth and compound interest, potentially nearing $300 million and likely to double by century’s end.
A Cleveland Leader observer recalls seeing Queen Victoria in Edinburgh during an expositions parade. He notes crowds, police, and guarded streets, compares the scene to an American procession, and criticizes royal pageantry while praising the populace’s cool reception. He mentions Victoria, Beatrice, and the German Prince husband with blunt observations.
Chambers Journal notes the tiger's power in dragging a full grown bullock over rough ground and through canebrakes. It describes the animal lifting forequarters in its mouth and transporting prey to a secured spot before returning at night for a meal. A fresh kill is often followed by a wait in thin brush until night.
A New Ulm pioneer Uncle Peter Nixon earns fame as the Original Cannon Ball Man in 1862. He fortifies his cabin, repels five attacking warriors, and defeats leaders before sheltering with his wife as Sioux and allied tribes press a siege. Afterward he fights with Gen. Sibley’s forces, receiving full payment for killed Indians. The tale appears alongside a morgue report on curious visitors and eerie scenes in a New York Tribune excerpt.
Editorial note recounts Whitelaw Reid purchasing the Henry Villard residence for 800000, pairing his rise at the Tribune with marriage to a wealthy heiress. It notes Reid’s start in 1869 with no money, ascent to editor in chief, and his father-in-law buying the Tribune and the costly new home. The piece ends with the saying about luck versus birth.
London reports publish Bishop Hannington diary detailing his final week before execution by King Manga of Uganda Africa. He recounts attacks by natives guarding him at Lubawas a brutal march a hut of filth and vermin daily curiosity visits by the chief's wives fever and delirium culminating Oct 29 with his final entries and presumed death.
Brooklyn Eagle notes lighthearted wedding trends with cheap rings from Fulton street and clerical anecdotes about obtaining "easy rates" for marriage. A humorous tale recalls a clergyman's quick ceremony, the bride's gratitude brief, and a colorfully told NY incident of a marriage hustle and a calcimine job offer.
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