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Newspaper

Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1888

Page

2

Our Ticket and Political Notes in Duluth

Our Ticket lists Benjamin Harrison for vice president with Levi Morton as the ticket stands. Poux's directory claims 38 700 people for Duluth. Sr Croup buys a dumping ground for garbage at 650 dollars. Republican and Democratic conventions planned in Duluth and Verndale with nominations forthcoming. Newspaper quotes Glasgow Herald on free trade and President Harrison. New York World commentary warns Democratic leaders about late campaign slumps.

Democratic Party South Iowa Pennsylvania Moses Israel

Free Trade Argument on Wool Protection Costs

The article argues that wool and woolen goods are cheaper under protection than under a low tariff, removing any benefit to free list. It warns that while domestic adjustment is possible, facing foreign competition without certainty of ruin to the industry is untenable.

Judge Sleeper Indemnity Ruling Sparks Re-Election Debate

A month has passed since Judge Sleeper issued the indemnity land decision. Critics urge appealing to the supreme court, accusing supporters of backing a partisan slate and urging the public to see the judge as unfit for another term while praising Geo. W. Holland as the right candidate.

Sleeper Supreme Court Judge Sleeper Geo. W. Holland

Ames supporters expect strong turnout this November

The St. Cloud Tribune notes that Ames has a real following and urges readers to wait for the November vote counts to compare with two years ago. The piece argues the Democrats erred by not nominating Ames this cycle.

Wilson Ames St. Cloud Tribune

Prohibition Party Hit by Iowa Temperance Leader Letter

Rev Dr Fellows president of the Iowa State Temperance Alliance criticizes the Prohibitionists of Iowa for a policy he says will alienate temperance allies in both major parties. He warns the third party cannot gain control by smashing others. The missive targets the Prohibitionists in a struggle against a common foe, the Winona Republican.

Prohibition Party Dr. Fellows Iowa State Temperance Alliance Prohibitionists Iowa Friends of Temperance United States Winona Republican

Randall Attacks Mills Bill Amid Tax Debate

The speech by Mr Randall criticizes the Mills bill claiming it would boost treasury surplus if enacted. He argues the bill taxes the poor while exempting luxuries for the rich and cites a loaded exhibit comparing necessities and luxuries such as olive oil free for the rich and castor oil taxed for the poor.

Randall Treasury Sugar Trust

Poker cheating hush money scandal in St Cloud

A Sauk Rapids Sentinel critique alleges a poker game in St Cloud last week ended with losers punished and local papers suppressing the truth. The writer accuses Christians and city officials of paying hush money to cover more serious crimes and promises broader disclosure once all facts are in.

St. Cloud Sauk Rapids Sentinel

Crow Wing County Republicans Name Four State Delegates

Crow Wing county Republican convention at the courthouse elected four delegates to the state convention: W. S. Martin, C. L. Spaulding, J. J. Howe, and John Willis. Delegates voted unanimously, with resolutions condemning pledges to any man and endorsing Gen. Harrison and L. P. Morton, S. G. Comstock, and C. B. Sleeper. The body also backed protective tariffs and attacked Democratic free trade.

Long Lake D. Dykeman W. L. Fratcher Crow Wing Joel Smith Oak Lawn F. M. Muzzy Deerwood Henry Patterson Mille Lacs Joe Miller H. Spalding Bay Lake J. S. Rankin J. J. Howe Mooersville John L. Berg A. M. Bratt Martin C. L. Spaulding John Willis Henry Mahle Crow Wing County Gen. Harrison L. P. Morton Ple Mills Hill Conjpsces Resolvep S. G. Comstock Resolven C. B. Sleeper

Early U.S. Presidents and Election Opposition Summary

A dated reference list presents presidential elections from 1789 to 1884 with winners and listed opponents. It includes George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Q. Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Horatio Seymour, Rutherford B. Hayes, Samuel Tilden, James A. Garfield, and others, noting opponents and occasional inaccuracies or mis-spellings.

George Washington John Adame Jeferson Thomas Jefferson John Adams Thomas Jeferson C. C. Pinckney James Madison C. Cc de Witt Clinton James Monroe Rufus Ki John Q. Adams Andrew Jackson Henry Clay Martin van Buren Wm. I. Harrison Wm. H. Harrison James K. Polk He Clay Zach Taylor Lewi Franklin Pierce James Buchanan Abraham Lincoln U.S. Grant Horatio Seymour Horace Greeter R.B. Hayes Tilden James A. Garfield Hancock Grover Cleveland James , Blaine

Partisan lines in Fifteenth Judicial District court fight

The Detroit Record criticizes Democratic calls for a nonpartisan judiciary in the Fifteenth district. It notes prior cross party support for Democrat Judge Baxter under a Republican governor and contrasts it with current opposition to Republican appointee Judge Sleeper, underscoring perceived hypocrisy.

Detroit Record Fifteenth Judicial District Sleeper Geo. W. Holland Baxter

Yadena Fire Destroys Best Business Block in Dawn

Monday blaze in Yadena consumed nearly the entire main block near Third street with two exceptions. Fire destroyed Merchants house and Stinehar's nation store while several firms including Mrs Potter hotel and Baumbach bank suffered complete losses. Loss estimated at 850000 with insured portion about half. brick buildings planned to replace torn ones as owners relocate to vacant structures.

Yadena Brainerd Third Street Merchants House Stinehar Potter A. R. Wiswell Greenie Weeks Oscar Weickert

Balloon ascents at State Fair promise thrills and parachute drops

Two balloon ascensions will occur during the State Fair with a 5000 foot parachute drop by either Prof. J W Price or Mrs Lattie Hunt or Mrs Price. Price, age 26, has made 285 prior ascensions and first parachute descent. The price parachute is a novel framework free design using a six feet diameter hoop and rope release. The events are scheduled between September 10 and 15 with rail travel guidance and Columbus excursion details for attendees.

Oscar Hunt J. W. Price Price Ilinois Prof. Price Springfield

Extension Sought for G. A. R. Tickets to Columbus Bus

Application to the joint agent at Columbus seeks to extend the limit on G A R tickets for the Columbus trip, allowing return on October 19th. The move aims to accommodate veterans planning a later return date.

Columbus

State Teachers Institute Opens in Crow Wing County

The State Teachers Institute will be held in Bramerd starting Monday September 24 1688. The program includes expert instructors tested teaching aids and the Common School Manual as a base with focus on teaching methods grading classroom management and the use of new State Series textbooks. Evenings feature lectures literary exercises and social events. Schools may close during the institute week on request. Superintendent D L Kieh le and County Superintendent W A Fremine oversee arrangements and lodging at lowest rates.

Crow Wing Bramerd

Brainerd Real Estate Sale on Installment Terms

Real estate boost prompts a 60 day sale of business and residence lots in Brainerd. Properties include Front and Broadway lots, Opera house adjacent plots, Sleeper additions with prices from 50 to 100, brick stores in Sleeper Block, and 75 lots total. Installment plans target laborers, with inquiries directed to C. B. Sleeper or J. L. Smith.

Broadway Brainerd Opera House Front Street Sleeper’s Park C. B. Sleeper J. L. Smith

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