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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1888
Page
1
The ticket lists FOR PRESIDENT BENJAMIN HARRISON and FOR VICE PRESIDENT LEVI P MORTON. Readers are urged to consider their platform as the campaign proceeds. The notice underscores the names and positions on the ballot.
A Brainerd notice from August 31 1888 invites H C Srivers to a public debate on day’s top political issues including tariff. The proposer W A Fiemaxe outlines opening 30 minutes follow 45 minutes and final 15 minutes in a city location.
The former element in Wisconsin has triumphed as W D Hoard is nominated for governor on the Republican ticket. Reports note Harruey addressed a large Duluth crowd on Protection vs Free Trade. Warner Miller is named to head New York state ticket with Republicans optimistic of sweeping the state. County politics are turning crimson amid tales of up to $200 offered for influence.
The Journal reports New York leaning toward democracy as editors aim to sway the broader balance. Jonathan Simmons, Little Falls congressional candidate on the democratic ticket, spent the week in Brainerd meeting with prominent democratic leaders, gaining popularity within his party.
Iexatius Doxxedy is nominated for governor on the labor ticket and Donnelly has accepted. Bro Stivers cannot support the labor candidate due to circumstances beyond control. The Halifax Herald warned against sympathy with President Cleveland by Canadian papers, urging the American president to seek citizen approval instead of catering to other nations.
The writer notes the New York Republican platform lacks explicit tariff wording yet describes it as endorsing the national tariff plank. He asserts New York brothers, including Brother Stivers, support protectionist policy and a pro tariff stance overall.
Dr. Wm Breyfogle a lifelong democrat and Cleveland supporter from Louisville, Ky urges friends to back Harrison and Morton and oppose Cleveland's free trade policy. He leads a capitalist group investing in Little Falls water power and stresses the need for a protective tariff.
The Voice of People is being sent across Minnesota by Albert Scheffer and his managers. He is a candidate for governor and bought the Voice at a low price, sending its editor Berkhimer on a statewide starring tour. The Journal’s claims against Judge Sleeper in Southern Minnesota are noted, as Sleeper runs in the Fifteenth Judicial District.
The Crow Wing county Republican party presents Judge W. A. Fleming as a candidate for re nomination to the legislature. His friends have urged him to run, citing his prior two years as municipal judge and strong reputation, with support expected to deliver a solid majority.
The piece argues that a 7 percent cut in tariffs proposed by the Mills bill does not equal true free trade. It warns that Democrats would tax luxuries while removing duties on imported labor products, raising consumer costs and exposing U S workers to foreign competition. It contrasts Northern industrial interests with Southern revenue ideas and pledges Republican defense of protection.
The speaker suspects a hidden big fish and urges a joint tariff discussion. He would hold the opening, prepared and poised to present his stance, while opponents must respond on the spur with little preparation. The tariff issue spans many angles, limiting prediction of Friar Sirvers views.
Gov McGitt grants a full pardon to W F Myrick a printer who was sentenced to life in the State Prison at Stillwater three years ago for killing a man who slandered his wife. The pardon ends his imprisonment and restores his civil rights.
In Baltimore 175 workers employed by Shoelhoff and Co. a sheepskin and morocco dealer paraded with Harrison flags on their way to an excursion steamer. Every man of this force voted for Cleveland four years ago.
The writer laments journalistic harshness toward a editor and a “precious fellow” amid cries of fraud in a land case decision. They dismiss fears of no appeal due to funds and mock Mr. Non-partisan for offering to fund shiners to reverse the ruling.
The speaker suggests farmers and wool manufacturers may join forces to compare notes about free wool and its impact on prices. The remark implies potential cooperation that could influence market talks and pricing dynamics.
The piece claims a contrived mock report predicts Harrison against Cleveland with a Republican split and Hayes returning to his Boston farm. It praises Minnesota’s Thirtieth State Fair, detailing Secretary Denny and President Merriam as well as grand exhibits, balloon ascensions by Miss Viola, a sham battle at Fort Snelling, and rail fare incentives for the fair week.
An 1880s style political fillip uses numbers to argue for Harrison and a theatric 1888 win. Vague references to delegates and tariff, with coded 8s and dates suggesting a forecast of Grover Cleveland’s upcoming defeat and a dramatized political scenario.
The Toledo Blade summarizes a Cleveland officials record with wartime substitutes, pension bill vetoes, a rebel flag order, Memorial day obstructions in Buffalo and Washington, hoisting a rebel memorial flag, G A R badge law vetoes, refusal to visit St Louis for a convention, and the president’s influence on the Democratic platform ahead of November indorsement.
William L. Scott, the coal baron accused of low wages and coercive tactics by Pinkerton detectives, known for paying miners in store orders, is chosen to chair Mr Cleveland’s campaign and leads labor opponents to brand him a tyrant. The Labor Echo notes his new party role.
A speaker warns that if St. Louis County Republicans dislike the Aitkin arrangement they should convene locally to nominate a candidate for the legislature and win in November. The speaker cites past blights in St Paul and Minneapolis and claims Aitkin now harms the area like a worm in a bud.
The limit on G. A. R. tickets for the Columbus bus may be extended to allow return on October 19 upon application to the joint agent at Columbus.
The Boys in Blue and families traveling to Columbus Ohio for the National En campment Sept 10 to 14 should use The Northwestern Line through Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway. Regular trains with first class service and dining cars are available with vestibuled Pullman and Wagner cars. Tickets to Columbus and return go on sale soon at about one cent per mile. reduced rates to other Ohio or eastern points possible on presentation of return ticket. Tickets and information from agents in St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and from Northern Pacific St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railways offices. a ore W. Traspatz passenger Agent Stepaak Minn.
Train schedule shows through car service between Minneapolis St Paul and Chicago with day coaches sleepers and dining cars. Tickets and berths available at Nicollet House and St Paul offices with agents F H Anson W S Mellen James Barker C E Robb.
The Crow Wing County Institute for teachers runs Monday through Friday starting September 24 1888 at Bramerd. State instructors will use the Common School Manual and new State Series texts to teach practical classroom methods. Lectures evenings and social events accompany instruction. teachers urged to attend for advancement. The superintendent will arrange accommodations and notices of attendance should be given early. D L Kiehle Supt Public Instruction W A Fremine County Superintendent.
Sleeper offers 60 day sale on four business lots corner Front and Broadway plus multiple Front Street and Opera house adjoining plots in Brainerd. Seventy-five Sleeper Addition and Park lots priced 50 to 100 dollars, plus brick stores in Sleeper Block. Installment plans target laborers. property expected to double in six months. Inquiries directed to C B Sleeper on J L Smith.
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