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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
12
In Stillwater the prison population protests housing a Minneapolis alderman among inmates. In Kansas, residents plan a caravan of canceled mortgages to the Omaha Exposition next summer as a dubious prosperity monument.
Wisconsin lumbermen report heavy snow hindering logging, while northern Minnesota would welcome a foot of snow. Sr. Croup's new play house opens to the public December 17 with KE. Davidson, formerly Sleeper Opera House manager, as proprietor.
Bint Erwin breaks from Billy Bryan over the step to urge free silver as a national campaign issue. He has reached what others also see as a great mistake and many supporters share this conclusion.
The Tribune reduces its page size from seven to six columns to feature more home news. Readers expect quicker local updates and clearer layout with the redesign benefiting coverage of community events.
In Covington the Mitchell and Trauter rolling mills employ over 400 workers for the first time in six years. The Jacking rolling mills run triple time with 300 men. Overman and Scrater cordage works maintain a double force of 300 workers, signaling strong prosperity in the industry.
If Lawney’s bill becomes law all beer made with rice or adulterated will be labeled as such and no beer will be sold as barley beer unless genuine barley is used. The measure would push breweries to use more barley nationwide.
A Washington correspondent notes the surprising demand for Lake Superior White fish in eastern markets, despite abundant Atlantic coast supplies. He observes Americans preference for foreign products even when home goods rival them in quality and usefulness across many needs.
The Owatonna Journal notes Georgia has a law exempting Confederate soldiers from a special tax and granting privileges. An attempt to apply the same to Union veterans failed 91 to 58, mainly opposed by country members. The vote outcome is not surprising.
Articles of incorporation for the Minneapolis Anoka and Rainy Lake Railway were filed. Captain Rich of the Soo Line reports the route is feasible with no major engineering hurdles. The line would pass through Anoka Cambridge and Mora along Mille Lacs lake, cross the Northern Pacific near Brainerd, and terminate in Grand Rapids for Mesaba system connections.
The 70 year old Montana pioneer and former Morrison county resident explains his Klondike journey is for recreation not gold. He longs to fish hunt and live freely away from harsh roads fences and bickering while joking future museum memorials will honor him as a savage from twenty thousand years ago.
The dispute over seventeen Cass county townships being detached and annexed to Crow Wing county was settled in the attorney general. Testimony for both sides was taken before Andrew Irwin and the case will go to the supreme court soon. Crow Wing was represented by W S McClennahan W A Fleming and Louis Tache. Cass county was represented by Judge Tyler. The attorneys had lively exchanges but no blows.
Wm. Bredfield of Brainerd, former Little Falls resident, visited today to see his brother Theo dore and renew old acquaintances. Despite gout, he remains cheerful and active as ever.
Regular session chaired by Alderman Crust approves payrolls and city bills including electric, supplies, and rent items. Fire department pay reduced to $10 per man for Nov 25 work and hydrant rental bill authorized. Police committee exonerates Officer Fulton after review. liquor license referral to city attorney. meeting adjourned. Mack's Headache Powders advertises after minutes.
The state board of pardons on Saturday reduced P. J. Borgstrom of Duluth from one year in state prison and a $500 fine to a $300 fine with no imprisonment. He was convicted of misappropriating fees belonging to St Louis County while serving as register of deeds.
Manager Smith announces six nights of Ferris Comedians, praised by the press for seven years in major cities. The metropolitan troupe offers sparkling musical farce with 46 numbers and 22 specialties per opening bill, new acts nightly. Prices 10 20 and 30 cents with ladies free Monday for holders of paid 30 cent tickets.
On Saturday December 11 1897 the G A R chapter will elect officers inspect the post and muster in three candidates Comrades are urged to attend as they are interested in the welfare of the Grand Army of the Republic A foraging party has been sent out with prospects for a good offering at the close of the meeting By order of S C Martin Commander T E Sarru Adjutant
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