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Newspaper

Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1901

Page

4

Tur stores at Wadena closing early through April first

Tur stores in Wadena will close each evening except Saturdays at 7 30 until April 1st, restricting shopping hours for a limited period.

Tur Wadena

Political Leaders and Tax Reform Viewpoint

The speaker argues Democrats should retain a Bryan or Towne as leader and Republicans are satisfied with that choice. The revised tax law should ensure the rich pay their fair share and cannot evade taxes.

Towne

Post Canteen Banned Under New Army Law

War Department issues orders enforcing the new army bill prohibiting the post canteen. The measure tightens control over military facilities and enforces compliance across posts nationwide.

War Department

Pacified Bovers Capture Posts in Invasion

The pacified Bovers are capturing British army posts and invading the country at will, behaving in an undignified manner for a pacified people.

Queen Victoria Remains Laid to Rest as King Installed

The remains of Queen Victoria were consigned to the tomb on Monday after nearly two weeks of ostentatious display in installing the new king.

Queen Victoria

Ohio Governor Declares Prize Fights Banned

Gov Nasu of Ohio states that prize fights are not allowed and will not occur while he serves as governor. He condemns boxing exhibitions as tabled and illegal acts under his administration.

Gov. Nasu Ohio

Dave Hit Declares No Candidacy for Presidency

Dave Hit states he will not run for the presidency. He quips that Democrats would not nominate him and he could not be elected if they did.

Dave Hit David

Local sentiment shifts after KE Clapp Senate win

Jim Hun expresses displeasure at Senator Moses KE Clapp's election. If accurate, his stance could influence broader support across the state and shape political dynamics of the era.

Jim Hun Moses KE. Clapp

Porto Rico tariff tax sparks Puerto Rican protest

The tariff tax on Porto Rico provokes strong opposition with threats of trouble if the law is repealed or replaced by a different taxation method.

Cuanktry Towne Named General Counsel for NY Liquid Air

Cuanktry Towne accepted the post of general counsel with the New York Liquid Air Company. The company reports liquid air at minus 320 degrees yet Towne shows no sign of discomfort.

Cuanktry Towne New York Liquid Air Company Liquid Air Charley

Capitol Commission Seeks One Million For State House

The Capitol Commission requests an additional one million dollars to finish the new state house under construction in St. Paul. With this funding the building is promised to be ready for occupancy by the legislature two years from now.

Tur Capitol Commission State House St. Paul

New Oil Inspector Appointed in Brainerd County

Thomas K. Smith was named local oil inspector for the county by State Oil Inspector Schiff man. The post pays about 25 dollars monthly based on oil inspected including illuminating oil for Northern Pacific. Smith, a Brainerd resident for 24 years and veteran, was backed by many Republicans. Other candidates were George W. Healey and F. Ke Kinney, both G A R members.

Thomas K. Smith Schiffman Northern Pacific Company Smith Brainerd George W. Healey F. KE. Kinney

Board of Education conducts monthly meeting actions

The Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting noting referrals to the building committee for classroom needs and brick wall openings at Lincoln school. The superintendent reported January pupil counts, tuition from foreign pupils, and a payroll of 2252 50. A temporary loan authorization and a public entertainment requirement for graduates were approved.

Board of Education County Superintendent of Schools John Cameron Lincoln School Elza Warren Alderman Titze Messrs Dickinson Groves Keene Erickson Johnson and Mahlum Storm Preston Brainerd West Brainerd Pest House

Doctor Groves Named to State Medical Board

Dr A F Groves will represent Israelnerd on the state medical board of examiners for at least two years after Governor Van Sant notified him of the appointment on Monday. The appointment is considered dignified and the physician is widely respected for his professional reputation and service to the medical community.

Israinerd State Medical Board of Examiners A. F. Groves van Sant Groves

Crow Wing River Bridge Funding Revival Near Pillager

Commissioner Tedford reported local citizens cannot raise the $2,000 needed beyond Morrison county's $500 for the Crow Wing river bridge near Pillager. The movement to build at Sylvan or another eastern point is revived with hopes of Brainerd business support.

Little Falls Tedford Crow Wing River Pillager Morrison County Sylvan Brainerd

Proposed district would include twelve Minnesota counties

The Little Falls Transcript outlines a congressional reapportionment plan with twelve counties: right, Sherburne, Benton, Stearns, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd, Douglas, Crow Wing, Cass, Wadena, Hubbard. The district would hold 199 075 people and favored the Republican in 1896 by 951 votes. Knute Nelson is viewed as a suitable representative for the district.

Little Falls Right Sherburne Benton, Stearns Mille Lacs Morrison Todd Douglas Crow Wing Cass Wadena Hubbard Knute Nelson

Northern Minnesota Fair Association Organizing Meeting

Citizens met in J M Elders office to form a Northern Minnesota District Fair Association to host regional fairs. Swartz outlined plans for incorporation, with Holland Elder Spencer and others as incorporators. A $100000 capital stock, 1000 shares at $100 each, was set and a night meeting called to complete organizing.

J. M. Elder Rochester Minn Swartz Minnesota Brainerd Holland H. J. Spencer J. I. McGinnis Northern Minnesota Fair Association

Exports of Minerals Surge as Domestic Metals Lead Growth

The article details lasting gains in U S mineral exports from 1890 to 1900 including iron and steel copper mineral oils coal and phosphates. It notes gold and silver exports rise and overall domestic exports grow while mineral imports decline except for needed manufacturing inputs.

United States Treasury Bureau of Statistics Iron and Steel and

Annual Statement of Inmates and Finances for 1900

Records show inmate counts and transfers for the poor house as of January 1, 1900, with numbers received, deceased, hospitalized, and discharged. Financial entries include cash receipts, land clearing costs, equipment increases, and keep of inmates, totaling 2510 60 with a year balance of 225 40.

Ccc Chinery

Market Report Duluth Wheat and Flax Prices

Duluth market report lists cash and forthcoming wheat prices with No 1 hard and No 1 Northern at 75⅞ to 76⅝ cents for cash and nearby contracts. Flax prices shown for cash and arriving and futures with May and September quotes around 1.60 to 1.64 dollars. Market dates: February 7.

Duluth

Wheat and track prices in Minneapolis market notes

In Minneapolis on February 7 the market reports cash wheat at 7 ac May 760 July TW 4c. One track shows No 1 hard 74% cents and No 1 Northern 74%c. No 2 Northern trades at TYG Wwe.

Minneapolis Wwe

Sioux City Cattle Market Steady Hog Prices Rise

Sioux City Iowa Feb 7 cattle market steady with beeves selling 4.00 to 5.00 cows bulls mixed 3.60 to 4.35 for crockers feeders calves and yearlings 3.45 to 4.10 hogs higher with prices from 5.13 to 5.25 per hundredweight

Sioux City

Hogs and cattle trends in South St. Pau market

HOGS market opened higher by 5 to 7 cents and closed firm. Prices ranged 4.60 to 5.25 for hogs. CATTLE market steady and active with good to choice steer prices 4.50 to 6.00, cows and heifers 3.40 to 3.90, veals 4.60 to 6.75, feeders 3.25 to 3.00. SHEEP market steady with lambs 4.00 to 4.80 and wethers 3.60 to 4.00.

South St. Pau

Banner Salve Credited In Piles Cure Testimony

Piles of people testify to the merit of Banner Salve in curing piles. The remedy is guaranteed to work according to user reports. H. P. Dunn & Co and McFadden Drug Co promote the product.

H. P. Dunn & Co McFadden Drug Co

Banner Salve Promised to Cure Bites and Chilblains

Hrost Bites and chilblains are claimed to be quickly cured by Banner Salve, described as the most healing remedy in the world. The advertisement asserts rapid relief and broad effectiveness.

Banner H. P. Dunn & Co McFadden Drug Co

Chicago livestock market reports stronger cattle and steady sheep

Cattle market generally stronger in Chicago with good to prime steers at 5.00 to 6.00, poor to medium 3.40 to 4.00, stockers 2.75 to 4.00, cows and heifers 2.55 to 4.10, Texas steers 4.00 to 1.50. Hog market up 5 to 10 cents with mixed 5.15 to 5.40, good to heavy 3.30 to 5.42, rough heavy 5.15 to 5.25, light 5.15 to 5.35, bulk 5.25 to 5.85. Sheep market firm. lambs steady, sheep 3.00 to 4.85, lambs 4.00 to 6.35.

Texas

Vanderbilt Plans Faster Racing Car for Newport

William K. Vanderbilt Jr has ordered a French locomobile for his Newport racing season. The new racer, to be built in Paris and shipped to New York, will have 42 horsepower and a guaranteed speed of 77 miles per hour, costing about $12,000.

Vanderbilt William K. Vanderbilt, Jr Newport Mr. Vanderbilt Europe Paris New York Custom House New York Times

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