Destructive Depot Fire and Pardons in News Summary
Fire wrecked the Battle Lake depot on the Northern Pacific line Sunday night due to a defective chimney with all records and express lost. Lon Murray, once sentenced in 1886 for attempted rape, has reportedly been pardoned by Governor Merriam and released. Legislature topics include a 2-cent maximum passenger rate and reduced interurban fares between St Paul and Minneapolis. Alabama bills seek Sabbath work prohibition and drunkenness penalties affecting testimony eligibility.
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Battle Lake
N. P
Starwater Messenger
Lon Murray
Merriam
Northwestern
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Tuer
Alabama
Morrison County Election Fraud Exposed by Dunn
Bob Dunn claims Morrison county elections were permeated with fraud from start to finish. The News notes officials knew of the fraud and rushed a certificate to Mr Price, but Dunn’s persistence foiled the scheme and the honest winner will take the seat despite others’ certificates.
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Bob Dunn
Morrison County
Price
Dunn
Stivers as Speaker Candidate Sparks Controversy
A local columnist voices strong opposition to Stivers for speaker, citing unsuitability and referencing Alonzo J. Whiteman as a possible alternative. The piece notes the columnist’s sarcastic suggestion was accepted in good faith and promises keen watchfulness of Stivers’ future actions.
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Stivers
Mr. Dunn
Alonzo J. Whiteman
Itasca County Seeks Resolution Over Commission Seats
A St Paul interview with the attorney general follows county turmoil over commissioners. Itasca was divided into districts and three at large members were elected. The incumbent governor appointees refuse to yield while the newly elected insist they hold office. A cabinet solution may be to declare offices vacant, redraw districts, and conduct a new election.
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Itasca
St. Paul
Dauphin of Louisiana Lottery Dies in Evening
M A Dauphin, president of the Louisiana lottery, died Sunday evening. The gambling empire depended on his brains and energy for twenty years, leaving the firm crippled by his loss as enforcement of the law tightens. The Tribune notes the death will not be a national calamity.
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M. A. Dauphin
Dauphin
Tribune
Paris
The Primary Teacher Worthy of Reverent Respect
A printer’s reflection extols the primary school teacher as the republic’s good angel. She guides unruly children from home into useful citizens, bearing long hours and little pay.
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The
Republic
Itien
Notice on animal cruelty and shelter duties in towns
A Fer gus Journal note urges every town to form humane societies like Minneapolis. It warns that neglected horses found uncared for or exposed to elements will be seized and owners or drivers prosecuted. The piece calls for police to shelter horses and bill owners, criticizing drinking owners who leave horses unblanketed.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Fergus Journal
Ancient Watch and Muskets Recovered From Merimac River
A rusty musket and an engraved silver watch were recovered from the Merimac river suggesting historical ties. The watch bears a hunting scene and inscriptions from 1620 and London maker John Brown. A winter blizzard has left Missouri and Kansas snowbound with four inches to a foot on the ground.
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Merimac
Joshua Armstrong
Prudence Armstrong
John Brown
Threadneedle Street
London
Missouri
Kansas
New Lease of Life From Ayer's Sarsaparilla
A narrative from Brockway Centre Michigan praises Ayer's Sarsaparilla for restoring appetite strength and ability to perform household duties after illness. Included are endorsements from O. P. Chamberlain G. W. Waring C. A. and letters citing a brother in England cured of sores and a man in Brisbane, Australia.
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Jos. Lake
Brockway Centre
Mich
Brisbane
Queensland
Australia
A. Attewell
Sharbot Lake
Ontario
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