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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1887
Page
2
Emmons County record notes December debt reduction of 9.36 million dollars. It lists January 1 totals: national debt minus cash in treasury at 1.342 billion dollars and cash in treasury at 444.9 million dollars.
The article notes 135000 miles of rails in the United States versus 20000 in Great Britain, suggesting the U S moves about seven times more merchandise domestically than Britain does domestically. The comparison highlights the scale of U S rail commerce relative to Britain.
Careful estimates place California wine production this year at 19.5 million gallons. About one seventh of the crop has been distilled into brandy. The year’s export trade shows an increase of 200 thousand gallons over last year.
Senator Evarts quipped that for 6,000 years wisdom has shown both sides hire a man to exaggerate their case and then seek truth between them. He notes the enduring pattern as a critique of partisan justice practices.
The largest farm in England, located in Lincolnshire and measuring 2700 acres, was deserted by its tenant who paid £1 per acre. This year a fifty percent reduction did not suffice for him to break even, despite his experience and energy as a farmer.
Dr Edward Aveling and Mrs Aveling brought from Europe to push socialist labor in the nation are described as a drain on the national society. Large expenses for wine for the doctor, cigars for him, cigarettes for the lady, corsage bouquets for her decorations, and theatre tickets for their enjoyment are cited as signs of lavish living.
Chester Seeber, commissioner at Oanalaska, outlines Alaska as two regions Southeastern Alaska with the seat of government territorial officers and a 5,000 population mostly Indians and Western Alaska between the 59th and 72nd parallels with about 15,000 Indians.
The Railway Age reports that last year 8,010 miles of road were built nationwide with Kansas adding the most new mileage at 1,520 miles. Nebraska follows with 737 miles, then Dakota 678 and Minnesota 587. No new mileage was added in New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Nebraska and Utah.
Lieut John P Finley now in charge of the signal service station in New York City is described as the largest man in the United States army He stands six feet four inches tall and weighs 250 pounds Though tall he appears well proportioned His Western roots are noted and his father is six feet six inches tall weighing 260 pounds
A careful estimate places the cost of adequate coast defenses for twenty seven exposed American cities at 102 million dollars. Of this total 44.4 million is for forts, 30.35 million for guns and carriages, 19 million for floating batteries, with the remainder for torpedo boats and submarine torpedoes. The personal property and buildings exposed to destruction in a war with a first class marine power are valued at about 4 billion dollars.
Since August 21 the sum of $81 525 297 in gold has been received from foreign lands, and two steamers brought $4 000 000 to New York in one day. We surely ought to prosper with each a golden stream pouring in to our ports, and we are prospering, whatever may be said to the contrary. That is, the country is growing richer every day. To be sure riches are unequally distributed, as they have been from the beginning of the world, and probably will continue to be, until the millennium.
Mr Howells argues that Christmas literature started by Dickens is rapidly fading toward oblivion. He claims modern authors lack Dickensian natural temperament and genius to reinvent Christmas writing. He notes Holmes Lowell James Aldrich would not truly attempt it, admitting current Christmas literature shows a growing sameness.
In Fall River, Jessie Barard heiress of Louis Barnard married her coachman Philip Scully on August 26. The union, kept quiet until a Widespread rumor surfaced through a Barnard family servant, prompted a city clerk records check and public notice. The event shocks a mill town noting Barnard’s wealth and social prominence.
Washington Dispatch describes heartfelt sympathy sent to Mrs Logan after the loss of her husband. The letter from Frances F. Cleveland conveys deep grief, noting the husband’s illness and stressing the nation’s sorrow for an esteemed friend. It highlights personal sentiments from statesmen, generals, and diplomats across the land.
The 1886 weather was notably dry with 21.89 inches of rainfall and 5.0 cloudiness on a 0 to 10 scale. The year averaged cooler at 42.6 degrees against a 44.2 degree norm, warmer than 1885 by half a degree, yet colder than most years since 1870.
Emperor William marked the eightieth anniversary of his entry into the Prussian army with a gathering of his generals led by Crown Prince Frederick William. The prince praised the emperor for guiding through wars to victories and noted sixteen peaceful years aiding imperial strength and development under his leadership.
The article surveys diverse late 19th century items including W. W. Corcoran's 88th birthday gifts from Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Whitney, Gov. Robinson’s retirement to law practice in Springfield with his son, and remarks on Tillman’s weather attire. It covers deaths and fortunes, livestock regulation letters to Gov. Oglesby, Gloucester fishing losses, legal cases, naval and pension debates, and various state and federal political moves with numerous named individuals and places.
A husband comments on the play’s rural setting as the curtain falls revealing the first act. He exits to meet a man and later returns to praise the scenery again though he mispronounces it, and his wife escorts him home.
A Tunny Tale scene unfolds with Dumley laughing at a finished chestnut and Featherly affirming its enduring quality, “Capital story, eh, Featherly? Yes, it’s good every time.”
A freight train collision near Republic eight miles east of Tiktok Ohio triggers a massive fire. Estimates of deaths range from seventeen to twenty two with sixty five passengers aboard. Coroners and witnesses describe tangled wreckage and scorched remains as rescuers struggle to reach the victims.
Pierre figures dominate this column with sudden death of Willits Parker in Kingsbury Ind and local tributes. Reports note Judge Church succession, fortification of statehood efforts, capital debates, liquor licenses, hospital demographics, and police court outcomes. Also includes home tips, repairs, and recipes from 1886 Dakota life.
A Wisconsin list of patent applicants includes J. G. Barbour of Broadhead and M. Christiansen of Clinton with a tile laying attachment for mole plow, a gate end, and other mechanical devices. Tomah sled. Milwaukee inventors Farner and G. A. Gilbert with a grain cleaning machine. J. Marx of Cross Plains with a wagon box lock. J. M. Nash of Hudson with a shaping machine. E. A. Oliver of Bellville with a combined pot cover and calendar. Racine’s W. A. Spade with a door fastening device. Eau Claire’s F. L. Tripp with a music holder. plus several more from Minnesota Iowa and Montana inventors including wagon axles, hub devices, whistle traces, and a tug coupling.
Governor J. M. Rusk was sworn in at Madison with Chief Justice Cole administering the oath. George W. Ryland becomes lieutenant governor Ernest G. Timme secretary of state and H. B. Harslaw treasurer C E Estabrook attorney general J B Thayer superintendent of education Philip Cheek insurance commissioner Atley Peterson railroad commissioner new deputy appointments include W D Harshaw as assistant state treasurer Col W H Patton as treasurer bookkeeper L K Luse as assistant attorney general.
Publications on Gen Logan estate value spark distress among his relatives and Logan fund managers who say property values are overstated. Also notes November railroad accidents 130 with 83 killed and 106 hurt, Cox to join Ways and Means, Cranbrook may have sunk, Bailey challenges Northwest bowlers for 200, Bird Island merchants Crowley Miller assign debt, reasons: small capital and excessive credit.
The new Governor of Alabama in his message opposes monumental commemoration of civil strife and argues the state should focus on aiding needy survivors rather than erecting monuments to the Confederate dead.
The Czar-Brother Jonathan discusses Standard Oil buying land and wells abroad. They have not offered him a throne sale or retirement, and he suspects the move is by another company. The exchange hints at pressure on him as a ruler, with talk of wealth from selling assets.
The Savannah News argues the leasing system boosted convicts, noting 350 inauguration figures rising to 1,527. It cautions the population increase, though modest, mirrors the system's expansion and foresees continued growth within a generation.
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