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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1886
Page
2
The New York Graphic finds that latest trade statistics fully justify predictions of an exceptional season of commercial and business activity in Brainerd Minnesota.
The attorney general plans to move test cases from Cuyahoga and Tuscarawas counties out of order to hasten a ruling on the constitutionality of the Dow liquor law.
The syndicate controlling the anthracite coal mines has fixed this year’s production at 33,500,000 tons. They believe this level will yield the best results for the mine owners, though it may or may not meet consumer demand.
The New York Chronicle special London correspondent notes a brightening English commercial prospect with textile manufacturers largely healthful and woolen industries showing greater strength. Reports from leading centers are mainly satisfactory, though iron trade mood remains low.
The author argues the persecution of American missionaries in China stems directly from harsh treatment of Chinese in the United States. He contends that China’s clannish populace will not show more tolerance than Americans in an enlightened liberal land.
An eastern paper notes no officer would risk reputation by claiming sea serpent sighting. The public rejects such claims and would doubt even the President if he announced the creature’s existence.
Waite said the convicted anarchists cannot have their Illinois conviction reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court unless they prove a constitutional rights violation. The Illinois Supreme Court is competent to carry their case.
The New York World reports a strong trade review with prosperity in many trades. Philadelphia shows genuine revival with merchants, commission men, jobbers and retailers expecting unusually heavy business. Businessmen see a healthy revival, not just a boom, with similar nationwide reports except in San Francisco.
The London World warns that unrest in India grows, with Russian agents active in the Punjaub and Northwest Provinces and Sikh discontent rising. Maharajah Dhulep Singh's proclamation deepens alarm, as experts foresee a likely war with Russia within twenty months, affecting the Queen's spirits.
The land office report for the year ending June 30 1886 shows the largest immigration stream to Kansas with 5.5 million acres disposed. Nebraska Dakota Colorado California Oregon Washington Wyoming Montana each exceeded 1 million acres, mirroring activity along the Northern Pacific route.
The new oleomargarine law starts in November with license fees of 48 dollars for retailers, 480 for wholesalers, and 600 for manufacturers. All sales must occur in stamped packages. New York City manufacturers fear few retailers will obtain licenses, and large butter dealers report oleomargarine handling hurts their business due to suspicions of selling fake butter.
Circulars issued by Secretary Whitney invite bids for construction of multiple ships including three cruisers of 4000, 3700, and 4400 tons, two gunboats of 1700 and 870 tons, with armored cruiser options. Completion targets are eighteen months for cruisers and twelve for gunboats, aiming for sixteen knots speed. An armored cruiser is planned with maximum armor for tonnage.
The figure places Russell Sage's net worth between 25.1 million pounds and 30 million dollars, reflecting a substantial fortune across currencies. The estimate highlights offshore holdings and assets cited in financial records.
Senator Sherman visited the Cincinnati exposition and spoke at the chamber of commerce. He argued the silver issue must match the value of gold, proposing stopping silver coinage, vaulting silver, issuing certificates, and using them to underpin national bank circulation. He stressed a single dollar value as essential for economic stability and national security.
Governor Gilbert A. Pierce of Dakota issues a quarantine preventing import of cattle from Chicago Illinois east of the Missouri River unless accompanied by a health certificate from Illinois State Veterinarian or US Bureau of Animal Industry inspector. This action targets contagion pleuropneumonia threatening local herds.
Washington reports Gen Pickett's wife has shifted to a lower department role while Secretary Manning plans to remain at Treasury through President Cleveland's term. Also noted are post office appointments in Minnesota Iowa and California and Alaska dispatches describing volcanic activity near Kodiak and related ship peril.
The General Assembly of the Knights of Labor meets at the First Virginia regiment armory in Richmond with General Master Workman T. V. Powderly presiding. Gov. Lee delivers a welcoming address as Powderly and Mr. Powderly respond amid a thousand delegates and many non-members.
Reports list keepers at Pierhead St. Louis River Minnesota and mouth of Sturgeon Bay Canal Wisconsin with replacements and transfers noted. The Danish budget shows a deficit of 2 530 395 dollars. The king battles the lower house over funding as the country nears revolutionary tension. The Spanish cabinet advises the queen to commute death sentences from a recent revolt. A petition signed by 6000 merchants calls for rebel pardon and all sentenced rebels are pardoned.
General Master Workman Powderly in Richmond delivers his annual address urging unity and reform. He cites 4 068 assemblies formed and warns against violent fringe elements while advocating education for youth and a machine age plan where workers control the tools.
R P Wallace, condemned for killing the Logan family of five at Cuba Missouri, was lynched by a mob. Initially strung up then returned to jail before a masked group of about 100 broke in and hanged him to a tree. He protested innocence. Assistant Secretary Porter cites Wallace case alongside Samoa consul Greenebaum suspension for siding with local factions.
Des Moines hosts over a thousand delegates for the twenty seventh annual session of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Reports note eight new missionaries and twenty seven assistants, a death of publishing agent Charles Hutchins, and record receipts surpassing the prior year. The prudential committee weighs future probation and debates reception of new departures while detailing missions, stations, and labor numbers. Total expenditures reach $655,285.71 with receipts of $659,667.26 for the year.
A quaint parable contrasts a venerable minister’s spotless reputation with a petty critic who judges him by tiny faults. The old woman’s rigid view of Christianity centers on trivial quirks such as two heap teaspoons of sugar in tea. The hostess defends the minister’s character as near perfect.
Capt. Leo Vogel of the Palatka reports for the hydrographic office on a sea quake felt 50 miles from Charleston and eight miles offshore. He describes the tremor lasting about a minute, a rising sea, and the impact on Charleston residents including frightened women and children.
The Third district Democratic convention at Chaska nominated Judge J L Macdonald of Scott County for Congress by a 41 to 14 ballot over Ara Barton. Macdonald, born in Glasgow in 1838, moved to Minnesota in 1855 and has held multiple public offices before entering the race.
Gov. Lucius F. Hubbard of Minnesota issues proclamations forbidding importation and transfer of Illinois cattle into Minnesota until an official health certificate from Illinois is shown. He appeals to railroad companies and citizens to enforce the order, notes no current cases in Minnesota, and cites possible state quarantine powers to seize and kill affected cattle.
The article recalls John G. Saxe’s 1875 railway wreck near a sleeper fire in which he survived with severe injuries, followed by a cascade of personal losses. It notes the deaths of his daughter Laura, then Sarah, his wife, and later Hattie, leaving two sons in Albany. The narrative links rising fatigue and illness to the catastrophe and chronic grief as he lived with his youngest son Charles G. after June 1881.
French critic Jules Janin loses the Sancy diamond worth about 300000 dollars after carrying the jewel hidden as a shawl pin. He misplaces it in his waistcoat pocket and the washerwoman’s boy Peter is found playing with the stone, ending the amusing chase.
Atlantic City corr reports crowds see 1 000 women with busts between forty two and forty five in a resort today. The note suggests young men here should not doubt the physical substantiality of their adored dulcineas.
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