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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1888
Page
1
Various notes reflect party maneuvering across the region. Democratic nominations for governor are noted along with calls for a Republican legislative convention at Little Falls on September 26. Predictions for New York voting highlight a 75,000 majority for Harrison and Morton.
Winona reports twenty two unlicensed dog owners arrested. The piece notes Brainerd policemen would have a heavy task if similar measures were adopted in the neck of woods.
The coal barrows have advanced the price of twenty five cents a ton and advices say a further advance will be made Sept. first. This sends a chill through Northwest denizens.
Gev Harrison asserts the country must avoid competition with pauper labor and rejects making the United States a dumping ground for foreign pauperism and crime, declaring the stance to have the right ring.
St. Cloud Tribune endorses Tae Hon J. C. Flynn of Morrison County as a prominent candidate for re election to the legislature this winter noting his value to the states educational interests. The endorsement urges voters to consider his educational contributions.
The note hints that Attorney George of Crow Wing and D. J. Knox of Aitkin may visit the Gull River mill village last Sunday. It questions Knox's reliance on Holland for a legislature trip and whether George is shifting away from Democratic allies in Cass county.
The mayor rejects a £1,000 appropriation for buying the fair grounds and signals strong opposition to county fairs. Supporters expect the veto to be sustained by many taxpayers, while the council weighs a potential override.
The Brainerd school board rejects the state fund loan and commits to seventeen thousand dollars instead of thirty five thousand. Public blame is unclear but meddling by unnamed parties is suspected to have blocked a full settlement.
Under the 1860 swamp land grant act a patent for 44182 acres in the St Cloud district was issued at Washington with title transferring from the United States to Minnesota. Auditor Braden received the document after a long controversy, now resolved in Minnesota’s favor. The piece hints at political commentary about Doc Ames and Minnesota leadership.
Report of John A. Brooks at the national camp meeting in Decatur July 26, praising Prohibition aims. He claimed past Southern rebellion ties, praised abstention from Republicans, and warned Christians to vote in line with their prayers, saying the devil would claim politicians who ignore Prohibition.
A nostalgic poem recalls political symbols and banners from the Civil War era. The speaker recounts the Free Soil, State Rights, Copperheads, and Civil Servant figures, then shifts to memories of Bandanna emblems and lost Indiana, ending with a lament for a banner once loved.
The Fifteenth district Democrats urge nonpartisan support for a Democrat against Judge Sleeper, a capable and respected jurist. The Republican leaning district questions why party members would back a rival on a nonpartisan platform and cites the Tribune urging continued service by Sleeper unless a stronger reason appears.
The New York Tribune recounts Grover as a portly king who dreams of prospering workers and a rising horde of ill favored rivals devouring prosperity. A second dream predicts flood of cheap products from abroad under free trade, blessing England but alarming Grover and the nation.
The Hubbard County Enterprise approves Judge Sleeper in line with law and evidence, citing Supreme Court opinions and state court decisions. If there is any complaint, it should target the law and higher courts, not the judge who acted accordingly.
The St Cloud Tribune lauds Judge Sleeper for upholding the constitution and due process in indemnity land cases despite political criticism. It notes the land office lacked authority to forfeit lands and that only Congress or a Supreme Court ruling could alter titles. The Mississippi Valley Lumberman adds praise for Morrison and stresses broad implications for pine land owners facing railroad land pretensions.
Judge Sleeper on Friday grants a permanent injunction shielding Dorillus Morrison and his heirs from settlers who have begun proving up on Morrisons Itasca county pine lands within indemnity limits. The decision rejects land department overreach and holds equity protects Morrison against clouded title while respecting congressional intent.
The Texas Farmers' Alliance president Evan P. Jones rejects the nomination from a so called non partisan party. The piece notes the paradox of a non partisan party and urges the Brainerd man who sought that nomination to step aside with credit to himself.
Excursion tickets to Minneapolis and return available on specified dates at one fare. Tickets returnable to destination until Monday after sale date. Daily Sept 8 15 offer to St Paul or Minneapolis with one day return window. State fair tickets allowed Sept 8 15 with same return terms. Admission coupons 25 cents for expo and 50 cents for state fair added to rail rates. Inquiries to N P R R ticket agents.
The Northern Pacific Railroad Co plans exhibits of farm and mineral products from its route states at Buffalo Minneapolis and St Paul in 1888. Citizens are urged to send grain samples grasses flax hops vegetables fruits dairy timber coal and more to P B Groat at St Paul with details for credit. Labels and boxes provided by station agents and express shipment arranged.
The steamer Thingvaila collided with and sank the Geiser off Sable Island. The disaster left 119 souls on board, with rescue efforts underway and authorities assessing the incident.
Crow Wing Republicans call a delegate convention at Brainerd Court House on August 23 1888 at 3 p m to elect four delegates to the State Convention in St Paul September 5 1888. Voting precincts allocate delegates among Brainerd wards and nearby townships. J J Hows chairs the Republican County Committee Brainerd Minn August 17 1888.
A digest of varied anecdotes and biographical notes including Dan Rice the clown in Texas earning five hundred dollars weekly for lectures and tumbling. Chauncey Warner’s wealth from Cambridge Raietrees stations in the range of forty to fifty thousand dollars.
State of Minnesota Crow Wing County Municipal Court Brainerd summons A F Leopold and G F Leopos to appear on September 11 1888 to answer in Leopold Brothers action. If absent judgment for plaintiff. Also probate notice August 8 1888 Mary A Camp estate Irma Camp executrix petitions to prove will. hearing September 16 1868 at 2 pm Brainerd Probate Office public notice three weeks in Brazenrd Dispatch.
Foreclosure by public auction of the William M. Harrison and Merimetie Harrison tract in Crow Wing County Minnesota to satisfy principal interest taxes and fees. Sale set for October 9 1888 at 10 o clock a m at the front door of the Brainerd Court House.
Notice of public auction for pine stumpage on state lands in Saint Paul on September 5 1888 at 1 p m. Sale follows General Statutes provisions and is adjourned to September 6 1888 by Commissioner W W Braden and later W W Braven of the State Land Office.
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