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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1887

Page

2

Prohibition Anticipation Shapes Tennessee Vote Forecast

Trade reports from New York Philadelphia and Boston indicate heavy fall business. Miss Francis Willard, president of the Women's National Christian Association, spoke in St Paul’s Church Cincinnati predicting Tennessee would cast an almost solid vote for a prohibitory constitutional amendment on the 29th.

New York Philadelphia Boston Francis Willard Women’s National Christian Association St. Paul's Church Cincinnatti Tennessee

Iron and Steel Firm Plans Seattle Area Works

The Working ton iron and steel company of England plans to build a duplicate of its plant about 40 miles from Seattle in Washington Territory near the Northern Pacific Railroad line.

Iron and Steel Company Workington England Seattle Washington Territory Northern Pacific Railroad

Corn crop set to be the largest in the South

The South will harvest its largest corn crop ever, surpassing 1886 by over 50 million bushels. Gains compare with 1884 by 107.09 million, with 1885 by 70.01 million, and with 1886 by 54 million bushels.

British Columbia borrows million for current expenses

The British Columbia government recently borrowed 1,000,000 to cover current expenses and anticipates a large deficit when the legislature convenes. Like other provinces, BC relies on subsidies from Ottawa and remains entangled in financing challenges.

British Columbia Ottawa

Tennessee Prohibition Vote Battle Divides Whites and Blacks

The article notes a legislative prohibition amendment is to be decided by the public, likely along racial lines similar to Texas. Whites are split, while Negroes, about one quarter of voters, are courted by both sides for their ballots.

Tennessee Texas

Pennsylvanian iron output waning in national share

In 1880 Pennsylvania mined three percent of U S iron, down from 53 percent last year. The Philadelphia Press forecasts its share dropping below 50 percent by 1800. National yield rises yearly, though some states grow faster. China grants American capital concessions to build telephone networks in coastal cities and to set up a National Bank in Peking.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia China America Peking

German Army Pay Attracts Little Interest

The article notes German privates earn about five dollars a month while lieutenants get twenty five, with strict discipline and hard service even in peace. It contrasts with United States regulars who receive higher pay and face lighter duties.

Frederick the Great United States

Gladstone declines centennial constitution invitation in Philadelphia

In a letter of declination Mr Gladstone explains he cannot visit the United States again, noting Americans will miss seeing the great statesman. He offers high compliments to the U S Constitution.

Gladstone Philadelphia United States

Change in liquor taxes signals shift to fermented drinks

The July internal revenue returns show malt liquor tax revenue up by 204,727 dollars versus July 1885, while spirits tax collections fall by 178,540 dollars. The trend favors temperance as fermented liquors replace spirituous beverages, reducing drunkenness linked to spirits.

United States Internal Revenue

Cathedral Project Prompts New York Episcopalians Hope

Enthusiastic advocates insist the grand cathedral will be built near Norrington Park or on 990th Street east of Central Park. The venture aims for a total cost around ten million six hundred thousand dollars with half a million for the site and half a million pledged so far. Subscription drives will resume this fall as funds continue to accumulate.

New York

Old Line Locomotive Unions Fasted on Strikes Last Year

The locomotive engineers and the locomotive firemen, two of the oldest labor groups in the country with 20 000 and 17 000 members, did not spend a dollar last year for strikes. Their mutual benefits and family support totaled 528 000 dollars. After deducting these two from the twelve associations, 108 915 members show benefit expenses of 244 290.47 dollars and strike costs of 158 819.39 dollars. Thus over 36 dollars of every 100 spent by the twelve groups went to strikes while 64 went to benefits. The 37 000 engineers and firemen expended 528 000 dollars for mutual aid, while about 109 000 other members spent only half as much on mutual benefits.

Locomotive Engineers Locomotive Engineers and Firemen’s Association New York Bay Secretary of the Treasury Commissioner of Agriculture United States Picton N. 8 Nova Scotia Canada New Orleans Red River Valley Manitoba Wyandotte Kan Hamil Missouri Pacific Here New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Peoria Ohio Atlantic Express Norman Gregg Dakota May Flower Hettinger County Warner N. J N. J. Gilbert. Iowa: Clarion, 8. W. Sumners. the Rio Grande Texas Samoa Germany England London Gladstone Haarden Oregon W. J. Lines Hartiman W. Byrne Juda M. Dimmick Neillsville O. P. Hill Viroqua L. S. Graves Shopiere J. Ferguson Hartsville W. W. Bailey Watertown B. Park Rose Worcester Stafford Montreal Norquay New York Tarivere Boston Powderly Knights of Labor Henry Clews Duke of Marlborough Newport Washington Monument Archdeacon Cowley Queen Victoria Exeter Valeriano Kraft, Gross & Co Washington Glenn Yankton Oak Glenn Hutchinson County Parkstone

Northern Pacific board settled and directors named

The Northern Pacific election dispute ended in a near settlement at the Brevoort House. Wright Colby Rockafeller Villard and others are slated for the new board, with Narris to remain president and Oakes likely to succeed after Cascade division opens. The report details freight, wheat, wool, and tonnage gains, plus regulatory notes and other notices.

New York Brevoort House Charles B. Wright Henry Villard Tomas F. Oakes Gen. C. H. Collins P. Cheney Robert Harris August Belmont John D. Rockafeller Charles L. Colby John B. Trevor Wright Philadelphia Oregon Transcontinental Company Union Pacific Oregon Wisconsin Central John KE. Rockafeller Northern Pacific Board Narris Cascade Oakes Cascade Division St. Paul Minneapolis Northern Pacific Express Company Express Company USSG Dakota

Restor ation of indemnity lands guidance issued by Land Office

Acting Land Commissioner Stocksliger outlines procedures for filings and entries on lands not yet approved for selection. Companies may object within 30 days after notice. if no response, filing is allowed and selection canceled. If company appears, an investigation follows to decide the right of selection with appeals to the secretary of the interior possible. Lands not yet selected remain open to settlement and entry.

Washington Stocksliger District Land Officers Secretary of the Interior Partic

Cardinal Gibbons Explains Role in McGlynn Affair

Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore describes his limited involvement in the McGlynn case after a Rome visit. He recounts receiving instructions from the pope to invite Dr. McGlynn and writing to Dr. Burtsell when address details were unknown. He notes he had no authorization to mediate and kept his focus on his own mission.

Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore McGlynn Rome Dr. McGlynn Burtsell Cardinal Simeoni Propaganda

Hightoned Divorce Case Details Antonio Terry Suit

Grace Dalton Terry sues Antonio E. Terry for absolute divorce claiming a marriage at 16 due to lavish society life. The husband, heir of a $50 million Cuban estate from Don Thomas Terry, has seven children and a single issue Natias. He spent years abroad for health, with actresses allegedly in social strata cited as trial factors.

Grace Dalton Terry Antonio E. Terry Don Thomas Terry Grace Secor Dalton New York Terry St. Vincent Church Natias Blane Madrid France

London and Uamburgh tales weave through a crowded news day

William McCausland's murder at McCann's landing is reported alongside London gossip of Blaine's closer ties with the prince of Wales. The International medical congress closes with thanks to Washington hosts, and expressions of admiration for Queen Victoria. A Texas train robbery gang confesses to most crimes.

William McCausland McCann's Landing London Mr. Blaine Uamburgh Pri Wales Blaine Prince International Medical Congress Grailey Hewitt Washington Martin Berlin Landolt Paris Edmund Owen Cleveland Gang of Texas Train Robets

Chicago Anarchists Seven Die in November Incident

A group of seven Chicago anarchists connected to an incident on November 11 appears to have all died in the related events. Police and witnesses described a chaotic scene with multiple casualties and subsequent investigations underway.

Chicago Haymarket trial death penalty order read aloud

The chief justice, reading the death sentence, showed great emotion. Judge Magruder authored the 225 page opinion with six fellow judges, detailing the law and prior rulings. Anarchists had no counsel. they may seek a new hearing within days, but no stay of execution unless strong grounds are found. The May 4 1886 Haymarket meeting is described with references to Spies Parsons Fielden and police action after a bomb was thrown. Defendants are charged as accessories before the fact with conspiracies to commit killings during the incident.

Ortawa Lil Unois Supreme Court Chicago Smith Sheldon Justice Magruder Magruder Hlipols Superior Court Cook Cownny August Spies Haymarket Spies Parsons Fielden Desplaines Street Con Lingg Degan Alarm Arbeiter Zeitung Ielden Glunder Engel Red Flac Illinois Cook County Criminal Court of

Questions Presented in Degen Bomb Case

The questions ask if defendants shared a common plan to murder police and whether the killings were aimed at law guardians. It notes a baseball sized bomb found, with witnesses identifying a round bomb, and the court discusses four bomb varieties and concludes Lingg made the deadliest based on possession and associates.

Degen Louis Lingg

Haymarket Case Evidence Fixes Bomb Making Experts

The court finds Lingg and Seliger experts in bomb making and links them to April 30 1886 dynamite activity. Lingg carried bombs to kill Degan and the duo’s association with anarchist groups is detailed along with broad evidence of conspiracy and violent aims.

William Seliger Lingg Seliger Heebner Thalen Herman Degen Linge

Minnesota Soldiers Home Commission Accepts Minnehaha Land

An executive session in Minnesota accepted the Minnehaha Falls land deed for the state and approved a cottage system for the home. The commission authorized rental of the Henry and Balch property as a temporary site and named Secretary Sawyer as interim head until a permanent superintendent is chosen. Mayor Ames Judge Burr and Lator Pope attended. The city was thanked for its gift to disabled veterans and the mayor pledged loyalty and park expansion to include the home. The committee may hire a landscape architect to design both sites.

Soldiers’ Home Commission Minnea Lie Minnehaha Falls Ames Judge Burr St. Paul Lator Pope Mankato Ths

Interstate Commerce Commission probes Minnesota wheat rate dispute

The Federal Interstate Commerce Commission, in Minneapolis, hears complaints on railroad practices and transit issues. Judge Cooley says the board will visit county sections to collect facts, starting with E. B. Raymond of Mazeppa v. Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul over wheat rate discrimination. Decisions may take time.

Federal Interstate Commerce Commission Minneapolis Cooley United States E. B. Raymond Mazeppa Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul

Most's Citizenship Bid Denied Over Oath Refusal

Johann Most's request to become a New York citizen was rejected by the superior court chief clerk after he said he would use force to overturn laws he deems detrimental. He admitted belief in obeying laws but qualified that only if they are good laws, so the oath could not be administered. The decision follows a rise in socialist and anarchist citizen applications since a split in the United Labor party.

Johann Most New York Superior Court Most United States United Labor Party

Anarchist Counsel Vows U S Supreme Court Appeal

Wm H Black chief counsel says the Chicago anarchists will exhaust every resource and appeal to the Supreme Court to challenge their rights under the US Constitution. W A Foster notes the likely fate of seven defendants while mercy hinges on Gov Oglesby as Fielden Schwab Parsons Fischer faces possible changes.

Wm. H. Black Chicago Supreme Court of the United States W. A. Foster United States Supreme Court Gov. Oglesby Fielden, Schwab Parsons Fischer

State Fair Near St Paul Opens After Weekend Weather

The State Fair near St Paul opened officially on Monday after a delayed start due to poor weather. Large crowds attended on opening day and continued through subsequent days. Exhibits featured extensive stock and a standout machinery display with potential for strong earnings if the weather remains favorable.

St. Paul

Embezzler Ade of Glen Falls Bank Confesses

Charles P. Ade book keeper of the First National bank at Glen Falls admits embezzling 18000 dollars. He was a Baptist Sunday school officer and well regarded in the community.

Glen Falls N. Y Charles P. Ade First National Bank Sir Charles Young Penman Lonon

Recommendations for Pension Bureau Reforms Read

Gen. J C Black, commissioner of pensions, in his annual report to the interior secretary, urges reforms. He seeks higher minor child pensions, broader eligibility for widows, single-pension limits, rank-based pension adjustments, higher total deafness benefits, review of limb-loss rates, care of pensions via guardians, funding for agencies, and expanded clerical staff to finish Mexican pension claims. The year ends with 406 007 pensioners, 55 154 added, 2 707 restored, 17 677 dropped, total pension value $5. E annual outlay $74 465 551, first-payments $25 166 590. Estimates for year ending 1887 total $79 035 230.

Commissioner of Pensions J.C. Black Secretary of the Interior Bureau of Congress Bureau

Centennial Celebration Opens With Massive Philadelphia Pageant

The three day centennial festival in Philadelphia marks a vast civic and industrial pageant. About 260000 distant visitors attended with many from surrounding states as President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland appeared at the Lafayette Hotel amid fireworks and cheering. Governors from several states attended the reviewing stand as the pageant marched from Broad and Dauphin streets, featuring 300 floats, 12 000 horses, and 150 bands.

Philadelphia United States Cleveland Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Broad Dauphin Streets Moore Market Street Larrabee Iowa Beaver Hughes Arkansas Buck United States Supreme Court

President’s Philadelphia reception review of 30000 troops

The Philadelphia constitution celebration featured nearly thirty thousand uniformed soldiers in review before the president and officers. General Sheridan led horsemen, naval units, marines, life-saving service, and militia as crowds filled Broad Street. Flags were saluted. G A R posts marched with pride amid a vast display of civic pageantry.

Philadelphia Bayard Fairchild Gov. Hill Hayes Phil Sheridan Gen. Sheridan United States Light Artillery Admiral Luce North Atlantic Squadron Sheridan Gov. Deaver Pennsylvania Sanson Street Broad Street Grand Army of the Republic Grand Army Delaware En Jersey Georgia Conneticut Massachusetts Garland South Carolina New Hampshire York Virginia North

President Cleveland Attends Socials and Addresses Exchanges

President Cleveland visits the Commercial Exchange gatherings with dignitaries including Justices Harlan and Miller and the Cardinal Gibbons ceremony ushered by John A. Kasson. He attends the Clover Club dinner and jokes about meeting newspaper men, praising their work and intent.

Carolina Rhode Island Ohio Maine Iowa West Virginia District of Columbia Commercial Exchange Maritim Petroleum Lumberman’s Cleveland Academy of Music Harlan Miller Bayard Fairchild John A. Kasson Centennial Commission Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Ryan Army Navy Militia Sheridan Clover Club

Timber rights for railroad use defined in landmark ruling

The United States District Court for Colorado held that Denver and Rio Grande Railroad may harvest timber from public lands only along the right of way and to lands reachable by ordinary wagon transport. Timber must be used for road construction near the taking site, or railroads may be liable for trespass. Government bears burden to prove takings. $39,237 awarded in two cases with over a million dollars involved in similar suits.

General Land Office Washington Moses Hallet United States District of Colorado United States Va Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company

Herr Most Calls for Mobilized Action After Court Ruling

Anxious New York socialists react to a Supreme Court decision supporting lower court rulings on Chicago anarchists. Herr Most urges mass meetings and fundraising to fight the case and defend the martyrs, insisting on continued agitation until the law is declared constitutional.

Supreme Court of Chicago New York Herr Most Evangelista United States Supreme Court

Death of Joseph Cilley former New Hampshire Senator

The death of ex senator Joseph Cilley of New Hampshire is announced at age 4. He served in the senate from 1846 to 1847 and was succeeded by John P. Hale. His brother Jonathan Cilley died in a duel with James Graves at Bladensburg on February 24, 1835. Simon Cameron remains the oldest surviving ex senator.

United States Joseph Cilley New Hampshire Levi Woodbury Navy the Treasury Jackson van Buren Senate Supreme Court of the United States Caley John P. Hale Jonathan Cilley Graves Kentucky Bladenaberg Washington Cilley Congress Louisville Simon Cameron James Radbury Maine Jefferson Davis Hannibal Hamlin

Indemnity Lands Restored to Settlement Work Ordered

Acting Commissioner Stocksinger directs local land officials to enforce Secretary Lamar's order restoring indemnity lands of the Northern Pacific Railroad. About nine million acres affected. Muldrow orders immediate review of railroad selections and fast action to forward the law, aiming to complete filings before the thirty day restoration window expires. Rights acquired by companies should not be jeopardized by inaction.

Turkey Bulgaria Manuel Santos Zapatel Manuel Marquez Lana Huacho Peru Villard St. Paul de Loanda Maj. Bartellot Aruwisni Leopoldville Henry M. Stanley Stanley Aruwimi Madoi Wadelai John C. Spooner Wisconsin Europe America France Germany Italy Switerland Austria England Boulanger New Haven Mary Tucker John 8 Tucker John W. Hanchett Hanchett Balfour Mitchelstown Dublin London Scotland Gladstone Hawarden Ottawa Winnipeg John Macdonald Norquay Manitoba Northwest Indian Office Kinney West Yankton Dak) Indian Agency Commissioner of Indian Affairs Secretary of the Interior War Department Fort Randall Cak Thomas R. Knight John A. Brooks Henry Paize Kansas Stocksinger Lamar Northern Pacific Railroad Company Muldrow General Land Office

Rail Crash and Other News From Across England and America

A Midland railway collision near Doncaster involved a excursion train bound for races, resulting in twenty three dead and sixty injured as rescue teams arrived. Separate dispatches report a reception for Judge Cooley in Minneapolis, Henry Villard’s possible Northern Pacific policy shift, and a Chicago special on the international encampment entries. An extensive fire at Peter H Meyer’s Quinney planning mill caused major losses including the mill and yard, with several surrounding structures destroyed.

England Midland Railway Doncaster Midland Liverpool Express Taylor Sheffield Hexthorop Judge Cooley Interstate Commerce Commission Minneapolis Michigan University Minor Seattle Wash. Ter Henry Villard Northern Pacific Directorate New York Thomas T. Miner Henry Vittaro Northern Pacific Chicago Olive Milwaukee Wisconsin Infantry Iowa Minnesota Sheridan Adjt Drum Joseph 8 Conrad Twenty-second Infantry Fort Lyn Col W. B. Jordan Nineteenth Infantry Fort Clark Tex W. J. Iyster Sixth Infantry Fort Douglas Utah Terry Quinney Peter H. Meyer Meyer

Philadelphia Centennial Climax Dense with Ceremonies

The Philadelphia centennial celebration culminated with President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland at Independence Hall along with dignitaries. Kasson and Miller spoke as crowds cheered, a banquet followed by social gatherings at Bryn Mawr and other venues. Mrs. Cleveland selected a Jersey heifer, and notable figures attended events across the city.

Manchrath jury convicts in Haddock murder case

In Sioux City Iowa on Sept 18 the jury found Fred Manchrath Jr guilty of manslaughter for the Rev George C Haddock case. The verdict came after twenty ballots and the court scheduled sentence for Sept 26 with eight years maximum and the defendant under bonds pending sentencing.

Haddock Fred Manchrath, Jr Sioux City Iowa George C. Haddock

Department G A R plans Albert Lea route to St Louis encampment

Minnesota Department issues General Order No. 5 detailing transportation by the Minneapolis and St. Louis railway to the national encampment in St Louis. The special train departs Sept 25 from St Paul 3 PM Minneapolis 3 30 PM with sleeping and dining cars and band. Rates are 15 55 to St Louis and return with full fare options on other routes. Comrades urged to report to Southern hotel Sept 26 and join in grand parade Sept 27 in uniform. leaders named including John B Sanborn chief marshal and color guard F Seibold and Edwin Dunn.

L. L. Wheelock Minnesota St. Louis Department of Minnesota Paol Minn Committee On Transportation Minneapolis St. Paul St Louis Albert Lea Southern Hotel Robert Stratton

New York Republicans Name Ticket at Syracuse Convention

The New York Republican convention at Syracuse chose temporary chair Seth Low and permanent chair Warner Miller. The ticket includes Fred D. Grant for secretary of state Jesse Lameroux for controller James H. Carmichael for treasurer and Perry H. Cornell for state engineer. The platform largely mirrors party aims with a local option liquor stance. a minority high license plank by Howard Crosby was defeated 515 to 136 before adjournment.

New York Syracuse Seth Low Warner Miller Fred D. Grant Jesse Lameroux James H. Carmichael Perry H. Cornell Howard Crosby

Parliament Prolongs Session and Addresses North American Fisheries

The queen's speech, delivered as Parliament prorogued on September 1 to resume November 0, notes continuing friendly foreign relations and treaties, mentions referring tough North American fisheries questions to a joint commission, hopes for easing commercial distress, acknowledges ongoing agricultural hardship, and urges restoration of order in Ireland alongside the jubilee reference.

United States Ireland

Government urged to reject Sierra Lumber compromise in timber trespass suits

Acting Secretary Mulidrow advised the attorney general to reject the proposed settlement from Sierra Lumber Co of California and press the timber trespass suits for the largest verdict. The case seeks 2 217 254 dollars for 64 848 868 feet of allegedly unlawfully cut public land timber. The defendants offered 15 000 dollars.

Mulidrow Sierra Lumber Company of California Howard Windham Lammie Wyoming George H. Gordon Gordon America England A. W. Whitehouse Oxford Mr. Windham Windham Ranch Whitehouse Laramie Wisconsin Eliza M Ephraim G. Brewster Chippewa Falls Oliver Fellows Briggsville Wallace Tage Ash Ridge Elias Hutchins Diamond Bluff A. F. Fairbanks Norwalk J. Markey Concord Isaac Barton Barron William Brabanes Madison Charles Fletcher Manston Caroline George Andrecht Milwaukee Alexander McFarlan, Jr Newchester J. Everson Blair D. M. Holmes Kendall F. Acre Boyceville Minnesota Louisa Henry Villart Edwin H. Abbott Chas. L Colby Colgate Hoyt John B. Trevor Kenry Villard Harris Stampede Pass Oakes Whieler New Haven Conn R. Moffatt Neil Chicago St. Charles

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