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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
5
The Brainerd city faces a crucial vote on selling the electric light plant to C N Parker and associates. A detailed cost and revenue review shows current receipts cover most operating costs, with a net city loss projected if Parker’s plan is accepted, while supporters cite potential water power development and industrial growth benefits.
The article notes surprising sympathy from some women toward the arch fiend Hayward despite his cruel conduct toward Kitty Ging. It highlights public sentiment contrasting with known mistreatment and calls attention to social reactions.
The city of St Louis has been chosen as the site for the nomination of the next United States president. The announcement marks a historic event for the region as delegates gather to witness the formal selection process.
A Nov 29 proposal from the Brainerd group requests a city deed of the plant sites and all city owned physical assets to a Consolidated Company. It outlines a 21 year franchise, lighting schedules, bond issuance up to 250000 dollars, and plans to develop water power and build a brick powerhouse at the dam. Plants involved include Brainerd Water Power, Brainerd Electric Street Railway, Brainerd Telephone Company.
The ballot poses two questions over selling Brainerd's Electric Light and Power Plant to Charles N Parker E C Gibson and P A Gibson with options Yes or No. The wording specifies acceptance of the proposition and sale terms.
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