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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1887
Page
6
The Crookston stock yards have processed 10 000 head of cattle this season. The report notes steady cattle handling and market activity in the region.
Capt. Shea of the Minnesota National Guards is suspected of absconding with several hundred dollars from the battery fund. The district contemplates potential congressional timber from Geo. W. Holland or C. F. Kindred. Murat Halsted asked Gov. Oglesby for clemency to anarchists in a personal letter.
Ex Secretary Daniel Manning died at his son's home in Axpany New York at 12 15 pm after a period of unconsciousness Public offices will close in his honor Born August 16 1831 in Albany he started as a printer apprentice at 11 and rose to editor in chief in 1873 He later led multiple corporations and served as president of the National Commercial Bank at Albany He played a major political role chairing the Democratic state committee and held delegates to key conventions in 1874 1876 1880 and 1884 for Tilden and other party leaders
The surveying team led by Janees Till registered at Selmont Saturday en route to St. Paul. They report locating the line twelve mills beyond the Mississippi to assist the Leech Lake party, while the Bent party finished Tuesday and also returned to St. Paul. Both crews expect to be back next spring.
The Minneapolis Journal indirectly advocates for Murray, the man condemned for attempted rape of the Sylvester girl, framing his case amid controversy and public reaction.
Indian Agent Sheean disbursed the White Berth Indians annuities last Saturday totaling nearly $8,000. The tribe can now observe Christmas in regulation style.
The amount taken by Webber, the N. P. express messenger, was 3971 dollars, not 900 as first reported. The rumor of his capture is mistaken. he remains at large.
Congressman Nelson spoke in Fergus Falls advocating placing lumber on the tree list to protect forests that are rapidly disappearing. He said the move would help preserve valuable timber resources and prevent further loss of wooded land.
Beginning January 1 1888 Northern Pacific mileage books will be usable only east of Mandan and 650 miles from St Paul. They are sold at 25 dollars each and good for the use of one person only.
The Minnesota railroad commission issued an order reducing fares on the Northern Pacific within the state to three cents per mile, with a five cent minimum fare. Passengers are advised to pay exact fares at agents and protest any higher charge, remaining within legal rights and reporting violations in writing.
Col Canfield forwards a handful of brief news items to the Pioneer Press and the Daily News reprint them in plate telegraph columns. The Brainerd public thus receives the same stories three times for a single admission price.
Judge Sleeper Friday filed his decision in the Duluth mandamus cases denying the application for peremptory writs against Mayor Sutphin and the common council. The ruling cites the 1887 law authorizing a city statistician and a five thousand dollar salary tax as unconstitutional.
The Dakota supreme court case Northern Pacific Railroad versus Richard Mares, a brakeman, held the railroad liable for an accident caused by the switching engineer. Mares, who lost both legs, is awarded $20,000 with interest totaling $5,000. Mares resides in Fargo.
The Northern Pacific plans no winter delays and has added four rotary snow shovels, with two built in city shops. The compact machine uses a rotary engine and shovel on a separate car, gathering snow and ejecting it via a spout. It can be pushed through seven foot snow by a locomotive at 15 to 20 mph, with the shovel turning 300 revolutions per minute.
Congressmen introduce legislation to remove any alien who attempts to overthrow U S laws or incite domestic violence by advising murder or destruction of life or property, as reported by the Duluth Tribune.
Mrs. Maria Rather of Topeka died in an oil lamp accident when the lamp filled and exploded while burning. A funeral is planned for today with relatives and local officials expected to attend.
Brainerd papers credit a syndicate with purchasing the Northern Pacific timber and planning a Brainard lumber mill. Named individuals include S. R. Ainslie and ex Gov John Pillsbury, who reportedly sold a half interest to Wright & Davis and others.
P T Barnum introduces My Plucky Boy Tom in The New York Family Story Paper this week. The American boy travels to India with Barnum noting hair breadth escapes while seeking wild animals for his traveling show to replace those lost in last month’s Bridgeport fire. The paper is sold at newsstands nationwide.
J W Anderson receives a letter from a Grand Forks leader proposing a six town Northwestern baseball league. Duluth Winnipeg Grand Forks Fargo St Cloud Brainerd would participate though Anderson will delay other plans since Duluth has a good chance of joining the Western league.
An advertisement touts a medicine named Noe Wrote 2000 tay Soother claimed to ease infantile disorders without opium or morphine. It promises natural relief for a child’s pain and is priced at 25 cents, sold by Johnson & Bain.
The unprecedented sale of Bos chee's German Syrup astonishes the world. It is the safest and best remedy for Coughs Colds and severe Lung Troubles. It acts by removing the cause of the trouble healing the affected parts. A bottle saved at home can save doctor's bills and illness. Sold by all druggists and general dealers. Price 5 cents large bottles.
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