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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
4
Moorukap dedicated a new Congregational church last Sunday costing eight thousand dollars. The legislature has begun work and the expected baking powder fight is anticipated as a routine political skirmish.
Speaking on important nations the town discusses Carrie who gained fame for smashing a saloon in Kansas. She has stirred more excitement lately than any old patron we know of.
A bill is introduced in the legislature to prohibit marriage of the feeble-minded, with critics warning the act may reveal feeble-minded attitudes among its supporters and opponents alike.
A bill introduced in the legislature proposes raising the personal property tax exemption from 100 to 300. The measure targets taxpayers who pay the personal property levy.
Two bills proposed in the Wisconsin legislature aim to boost population. One would pay premiums to mothers with large families, and the other would tax bachelors, signaling a push to increase the state's resident base.
Jupak Lewis of St Paul rules that property owners redeeming from last year’s clearance sale need pay only the purchaser’s amount plus interest. Tax penalties and costs are not required, with payment to go to the city auditor.
The article notes Towne after a senate speech positions himself as Democratic leader with a path to the 1904 presidential nomination. It questions Commoner's stance and hints at powerful editorial influence if Charley wins the presidency, urging Bryan to consider carefully.
The article argues the Grout measure to tax oleomargarine colored to imitate butter is virtually dead. It says oleo is a legitimate business when sold honestly, but selling it as butter is fraud and should trigger clear labeling to protect the public and farmers from unfair competition.
Senator Clapp lets Towne speak on the Philippine question. Towne's term had ended but Clapp delayed the oath to permit his speech. He urged handing Philippines to Aguinaldo, a proposal denounced as monstrous and unlikely to win native cooperation or pacification.
A special council meeting reconsidered the street sign contract awarded to J. C. Congdon at 28 cents per umetal sign with painted letters. Aldermen Doran Wright Purdy dissented and bids were rejected to invite new offers by February 4. The dam repair project was approved with expert oversight sought from Lang of Eau Claire and P. L. Page of Little Falls.
Mr. Towne states he will go back to his home town of Duluth and resume the practice of law after six or eight years away. He has been active in politics during that period and has not saved money, but now intends to pursue wealth.
The Cummings and Alexander company stage Uncle Tom's Cabin in the opera house on Friday February 8. The troupe travels with special scenery a trained bloodhound squad and an excellent band and orchestra. They are regarded as a top attraction in major cities.
The Milwaukee sun route advertises settlers tickets via the C M and St. P. Ry from St Paul and Minneapolis to California at 32 90 dollars starting February 12 and every Tuesday through April 80. J T Conley Asst Gen Pass Agent St Paul provides full details or visit ticket agents.
The exchange urges patrons to submit home cooking articles for sale after receiving applications. It invites interested sellers to participation in the local market through the Woman's Exchange.
Crawfordsville Ind Feb 1 In Montgomery circuit court Willie Zing Scott Randell H A Peterson and James Shelton pleaded guilty to selling their votes at the November election and were disfranchised for twelve years Rufus Wells and his son were found guilty and disfranchised for nineteen and twenty years respectively John Osborne and Wm Rogers were convicted and disfranchised for fifteen and sixteen years respectively making twenty-one men disfranchised for periods from twelve to twenty years
Des Moines officials at a conference announced a plan to collect from the general government between 250000 and 450000 dollars. The claim rests on interest paid on bonds issued to fund equipment for Iowa soldiers at the start of the Civil War. the principal was repaid but interest was never claimed.
A band of Nicaraguan soldiers crossed into Costa Rica, captured the La Cruz garrison commandant and General Louis Mena, and both officers were jailed in Managua. The incident risks openingalls for renewed hostilities between the republics, with Mena a Costa Rican resident since 1895 after aiding General Reyes in the past.
The Philippine Commission passed the act organizing municipal governments in the Philippines with amendments banning voting and office for post April 1 opponents to U S authority. It transfers election irregularity review to election judges and adds vital records returns. Taft praised the act prior to provincial bill completion.
Kingston Jamaica Feb 1 The Jamaican government and public fear the reciprocity treaty will fail as Jamaica risks remaining outside while West India colonies gain preferential treatment The Daily Telegraph cites American charges of sharp practice while noting Jamaica raised duties on US imports hoping to trigger reductions under the treaty and warns if rejected Jamaica may face a gloomy commercial outlook.
Ad vices from Venezuela confirm severe fighting near Agua Fria on Tuesday last, where revolutionists were defeated and abandoned arms. Two of General Acosta’s sons were jailed, and principal leaders reportedly captured at Caripito near Maturin. Government circles deem the rebellion ended.
San Juan Porto Rico February 1 General Uribe Uribe a Colombian revolutionary leader is a passenger bound for New York on the Red Line steamer Philadelphia. He says he goes to purchase arms and predicts insurgent victory while reporting ongoing fighting inland with 5,000 men lacking ammunition. He also cautions that Panama city may come under attack by rebels.
Manila reports dispute the claim that Protestantism is growing rapidly in the Philippines. Four Methodist missions total about 400 members, within a 1000 constituency. Presbyterian native membership reaches 30.
Washington February 1 The house committee on pensions recommended raising the widow of Rear Admiral Philip from 30 to 50 dollars monthly. She is noted as one of the captains in the battle of Santiago.
The Northern Steamship company plans to move its North Land and North West from the Duluth Buffalo route to Chicago Buffalo for the summer. The decision follows talks among Great Northern officials and Buffalo executives. Poor returns from the two steamers and Buffalo expo plans spur the change as Great Northern tests the Chicago Buffalo corridor for Northwestern traffic.
Representative Lanham of Texas spoke in the House on reorganization of the Democratic party. He condemned Gold Democrats for demanding leadership, urged those who left the party to return and accept the majority will, and praised Bryan as a strong American Democrat while avoiding speculation on future nominees.
A Washington dispatch reports the permanent court of arbitration, created by the Hague convention of July 29 1899, is organized for business with a full roster of members. Fifteen nations, chiefly maritime powers, participate while Bulgaria Montenegro Persia Siam and Switzerland remain unrepresented.
Redwood Falls Minnesota February 1 The deed transferring the Winona and St Peter and branches to the Northwestern has been filed here Revenue stamps totaling 18 287 were attached though the stated consideration was 10 and the assumption of all liabilities The document conveys nearly 1200 miles of road linking the Mississippi and Missouri rivers with more than a dozen branch lines.
Coal operators from Ohio Indiana and Illinois have gathered in Columbus for a joint conference with miners. State discussions are under way and signs point to a lively confrontation if the miners press demands from the Indianapolis convention.
In a Senate debate on the army reorganization bill, Pettigrew denounces publication vetting and asserts records will prove the Feb 4 battle was ordered from Washington. He blasts secret Paris commission quotes, MacArthur reports suppressed for partisan aims, and Taft commission shading. He cites alleged abuses by troops andMacabebe recruitment while urging sympathy for Filipinos.
The Chronicle reports a full out of court settlement between Alexander McKenzie and defendants in the mine suits. The Anvil and Dexter Creek mines pass to Pioneer Mining Company, including the Discovery claim with over a million in dust. Chipps cases suit for 430000 by Lindberg Lindblom Brynteson is dropped and no congressional investigation will proceed.
Peace among the Creeks appears within reach at Henrietta I T with Chitto Harjo to be given a preliminary hearing and sent to Muskogee for treason trial. Arrests of minority leaders are expected and Lt Dixon's cavalry may stay a few days longer. Indian fires burned on hills near the town as soldiers stood watch but no depredations occurred.
London dispatch reports the Duke of Cornwall and York in fragile condition after a serious bulletin. Complications are feared and fever specialist Sir William Broadbent is expected at Osborne. The illness began as German measles, a strain on Lord Rosebery’s health that caused insomnia.
After six months of searching the Hundred Year club of New York reports the oldest man is Izal Rodofsty of Moscow at 136 and the oldest woman is Mrs. Nancy Hollfield of Battle Creek Michigan at 117.
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