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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1888
Page
5
A stray note mentions a timber theft issue on railroad lands and a plan to redraw Stearns county in the upcoming legislature session. It also notes December as a busy advertising month, changes at the Aitkin Age, a raid on a Duluth campfire house with twelve men seized, and P. T. Barnum's will with two physicians’ sanity attestations.
In commentary the Crookston Times rejects complaints about Grover Cleveland describing him as a bigger man today than in the past and asserting no whining in his message.
J Harpman, treasurer of the Dakota relief committee, says a $3,000 New York benefactor gift intended for Dakota sufferers, especially Jews, was diverted from its destination by the governor. He claims only $500 reached the intended recipients while Jews now lack for Gentiles remain destitute.
Grand Secretary O Shea reports at the convention that cash receipts for the year reached 145 405 with 123 006 paid in beneficiary claims. Membership stood at 12 000, up 3 000, with an estimated 14 000. Twenty six new lodges formed. total lodges up 206 in three years and membership up 10 000. Death and disability claims totaled about 300 000. Next convention set for St Paul Minn in October 1889.
A Chicago board of education majority declined the Patriotic Sons of America offer to place United States flags in schools to foster patriotism. The vote cited potential antagonism from some elements and demands for foreign flags from other nationalities. Notably every member of the majority is of foreign birth or parentage, appointed by the mayor for political activity. It signals growing peril for speaking of the American flag in the city.
The Fergus Falls Journal notes New York Republicans reveal and denounce men posing as Republicans while serving hidden interests. It praises ongoing investigations into defeated congressmen and traitorous leaders and urges Crow Wing county to weed out political parasites before the next campaign.
The state board of health secretary issues a circu lar warning lumbermen to ensure workers are vaccinated against smallpox. With outbreaks near travel routes in Canada and the U S a vaccination within five years and visible scar evidence are advised. Foremen must keep vaccination lists and isolate suspicious cases until medical opinion confirms.
The article notes readers face doubt whether the piece is worth their time but highlights a clear point that Grover Cleveland is plainly furious over his defeat.
A telegram reports Bulow and Randall, murderers in Little Falls, were seized from the jail by Sheriff Rasiot and Deputy William Rasiot and driven away. A 150-strong crowd learned the prisoners had fled. officials deny details. The two men were later moved to Brainerd and then returned, with Randall sent back to Little Falls.
The Hudson Eckert Juvenile Opera company will appear in Brainerd next Monday and Tuesday evenings in Olivette and Chimes of Normandy. Bismarck Tribune praises the troupe calling Camille Cleveland charming as Olivette and Teddy Gamble a natural comedian. notes the company as the best Bismarck has ever seen.
The proposed abolition of county jails and creation of district jails at accessible locations draws press attention statewide. The Prison Mirror questions a sheriff's meal allowance of 25 cents, noting a $3.25 weekly board and outlining breakfast and dinner costs. Sheriff Spalding of Crow Wing County is cited in rebuttal.
Reports from across Minnesota note no ice in Duluth harbor yet and multiple incidents including diphtheria in Ait in, a dog attack on two girls in Duluth, four wolves killed near Lake City, horse thieves in the south, a lemonade picnic in Duluth, a flooded street car area from a burst water main, and a war with a Duluth high school principal. Additional items include a mad bull gore in Austin, a skating injury at Duluth, robberies near St. Cloud and Winnebago City, a robbery at Moorhead hotel, a large logging goal for Duluth, and a new German Methodist church near Red Wing.
The board approved bills for county expenses including jail needs and road work. A resolution organized congressional Township 44 north of Range 30 west as the Town of Long Lake with its first town meeting set for December 22, 1888 at the schoolhouse. notice of election to be posted by the auditor.
C B Sleeper offers sixty day sale on four business lots corner Front and Broadway plus many Front street and Opera house adjacent plots in Brainerd. Sleeper adds seventy five Sleeper Addition and Park lots from 50 to 100 dollars with instalment plans for workers. Inquiries directed to C B Sleeper or J L Smith.
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