22 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1886
Page
1
The Brainerd Dispatch notes the hop crop is fifteen to twenty percent smaller than last year. Burlington Insurance offers two hundred dollars for the best tornado or cyclone cave design. The refuge must be drained and ventilated to be a wholesome storm refuge.
Gen Miles reports Geronimo surrendered unconditionally. He sought terms for himself but they were refused peremptorily, and he was told he remained at the mercy of the president.
The Eturia, sailing from Queens Town to New York, completed the fastest Atlantic crossing last summer in six days and a few hours. Although many have tried to beat this time, none have succeeded.
The Railroad Gazette notes a drop in food exports while grain production remains roughly constant over six years as consumption outpaces production, highlighting a growing gap between supply and demand in the agricultural sector.
The New York Sun warns against women drawing rawhides and slashing men in public. It states such acts are unwomanly and rowdy, and that participants are typically not good girls. The piece argues the behavior causes more scandal than it cures.
The torch of the statue in New York harbor will house five electric lamps of 30 000 candle power with upward light to illuminate the clouds, visible for about 100 miles. Four lamps of 6 000 candle power each will illuminate the statue from its base, and the diadem will use incandescent lamps to resemble jewels.
The Des Moines Register emphasizes that the best step for Des Moines is a thirty percent cut in real estate rates. It argues business leaders with low prices and thriving stores boost the town, while landowners keep the city back with high rates, reflecting a common view that greed and speculation slow growth.
In San Francisco, not less than 45 000 pine seedlings gifted by Adolph Sutro were distributed to school children. They will be nurtured and planted next month to grow into timber. The program aims to establish annual tree culture, turning waste lands into fertile meadows over generations.
On October 9, 1871, Chicago was engulfed by a massive fire that destroyed banks hotels businesses churches and thousands of homes. Property losses reached 200 million dollars and many trades vanished, but the city is now rebuilt stronger and more magnificent than before.
General Master Workman Powderly admits the eight hour strike has failed. He advocates a gradual plan to establish the eight hour workday and proposes cooperation with employers and workers. He says benefits depend on changing relations to labor-saving machines through cooperative action.
Rev Alexander Crummell rector of St Luke s Atlanta urges common sense in education noting from 30 000 literate colored southerners twenty years ago to over a million colored children in school today He counsels earning a trade before pursuing high culture applicable beyond Atlanta and to other races.
The biennial Vermont schools report to the legislature indicates a retrograding system. Enrollment rose from 73,952 in 1880 to 79,667 in 1786, while 99,463 were of school age. Only 72 percent of children enter public schools, with average attendance at 65 percent, possibly due to more students in parochial and private schools.
Philadelphia Times notes gossip from New York that Mrs Langtry may divorce during her U S tour. Rumors say she may settle in America, invest in New York real estate, and possibly wed Mr Gebhart. Observers caution the grounds are not firmly supported and speculate on her future.
A Washington diplomat who spent summer in Europe warns that the continent rests on a powder keg. He cites Napoleon I, Russia’s aims at Bulgaria and Constantinople, Bismarck’s watch, and France under Gen. Boulanger as the spark. He predicts a likely European revolt against social order if tensions persist.
Capt W T Mills fled Barleyville and reached Freeport on foot after three months in Forres ton Salvation Army meetings. Broadwater of Montana Central says Manitoba extension is rapidly progressing with rails to Montana line this autumn and depot building, ties and iron hauled to readiness for spring work. Manitoba trains to Helena by Oct 1 1887.
At the Minnesota Methodist conference in Stillwater a committee report calls for total abstinence for individuals, prohibition for the state, and opposition to all licenses. It urges parties to support constitutional prohibition and endorses the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The conference also condemns the rum trade and pledges no party allegiance.
The Minnesota Baptist State Convention met in Duluth with a Treasurer’s report showing total contributions for the year at $7,694.92 and expenses at $6,266.05. On hand were $5,522.70 with $4,530 in obligations, leaving $992.40 for the new year. Officers elected include President G. A. Pillsbury and treasurer D. D. Merrill. The assembly adopted a tenth‑part benevolence policy and urged Minnesota legislators to submit a constitutional amendment prohibiting the sale of intoxicating drinks with penalties. The next convention will convene in Mankato.
The twenty fifth annual session of the grand chapter Royal Arch Masons of Minnesota met in St Paul with forty four chapters and about four thousand members reported in good health. Six new chapters were granted. Officers elected and installed include Nathan Kingeley as grand high priest and Reuben Wells as grand secretary. The year’s expenditures were about $1600 with cash in treasury a little over $5000. The Minneapolis lodge lists 597 Royal Arch Masons and 215 in St Paul.
The Interior Department proposes settling the Minnesota case by paying 5 per 1000 feet for 794000 feet of government timber cut by Gull River Lumber, deeming a $2 per 1000 feet offer insufficient. If not paid, litigation should proceed. The secretary notes a pattern of disregard for government property and warns terms are harsher due to the large total involved.
The Ramsey county Democrats named their legislative ticket, listing candidates by district and ward for the senate and house. Separate notes cover a local rescue at a lake, a murder indictment in Brainerd, county conventions, and assorted national and regional political and legal developments.
The report lists Dakota county Democrats nominating Dr. F Akin and James King with Jacob Kummin as representatives. Duluth Republicans name R S Munger for Senator and J Knox for Representative. Winona bank disappearances involve R Rautenberg, under Rising, amid temperance zeal. Various local incidents include deaths, fires, accidents, and court actions across Minnesota towns.
Long distance telephoning was successfully tested between Hartford and New York by Count Mitkie wicz and Captain Moorhead of Turnbull Inter Ocean. United Lines wires were used with improved transmitters avoiding buzzing. Tests also linked New York to Scranton, showing Hartford could hear Scranton voices via the New York office despite poor atmospheric conditions.
State's Attorney Grinnell tells Chicago News the case could go to a new trial on Friday October 1st if the judge grants one. If refused, the condemned would be executed, with a supreme court review possible. He declares there can be no martyrs among robbers killers or arsonists and trusts the people will understand.
Captain Boggs a Virginian recalls a Ute Colorado lake tale where a dozen armed Indians and he held a rifle shot contest over a snag. He used blank rounds to win eighteen dollars, then revealed the trick to the crowd and later watched their rivals beoutmatched by the same method. The tale ends with a note on the Indians’ quick adoption of white man tricks.
The New York Star lauds Miss Catharine L Wolf for lifelong philanthropy to the Episcopal Church in New York and Newport. She inherited three fortunes from the Lorillards and related families and has given freely to the needy, supporting art galleries and church causes while maintaining her social standing.
Kansas City Journal summarizes Gen. F. W. Butterfield diary on the Second Corps operations under Grant toward Richmond. May 11 to May 13 describe night marches, stealthy positioning, the heavy fight, and a gallant assault that captured 7,000 prisoners including Gen. Johnston, with Carroll's brigade earning two colors as the corps endures brutal fire and losses.
Gen Freemont recounts in his autobiography how Carson and Godey chased a band of Indians and stolen horses through night marches, entering a mountain camp, fighting off arrows, rescuing prisoners, and recovering fifteen horses. Their raid aimed to punish desert robbers and avenge Mexican wrongs.
A letter to the Cincinnati Enquirer portrays Mrs Diaz wife of Mexican president Diaz as a young well bred belle daughter of Romero Rubio. It explains Mexico s one term rule and Diaz power behind the throne through alternations with Gonzales and hints Diaz may keep control via family ties and political alliances. It notes Mrs Diaz is devout Catholic aiding Diaz among influential groups.
A Nashville correspondent recounts Alf's strategy against Judge Hogan. Col Dick Menefee devised a plan after learning Hogan's violin playing boosted his country support. By exploiting Hogan's left-handedness and his Lexington appearances, Menefee spread a tale that Hogan favored city pleasures, undermining Hogan's rural base and delivering a crushing defeat.
The Pall Mall Gazette argues that two of history’s greatest empires have been led by women, noting Queen Victoria’s Britain and China’s empress-regent. It questions whether a male successor will uphold male supremacy, hinting at gender equality debates of the era.
A veteran recalls Confederate Sal, a Tennessee camp figure who pesters troops, drinks heavily, and cons others with a fake general’s wife persona. After years of mischief, she is river-drowned when shoved from a riverbank as a drunken, disruptive presence.
Atlanta Constitution recounts the contrast yet likeness of Bridegroom Blaine and Bridegroom Gould two young men newly married. They express carefree attitudes toward public scrutiny and wealth and politics while celebrating marital happiness. The piece notes public amusement yet sympathy for their romance and impulse.
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