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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1895
Page
2
The political battle features Van Sant poised to win the speakership while Griss withdraws. The Minnesota legislature convenes next Monday with expectations of a calmer session, and Wall Street pressures Carlisle. The piece also notes Sweden’s liquor control, California travel by train, and upcoming entertainment at the opera house.
Dr. Parkuurst accuses the Lexow committee of whitewashing Superintendent Byrnes. The Dowetor, incensed, signals displeasure as Byrnes remains the focal point of contention.
An analysis of Bradstreet records shows about 80 percent of failing firms did not advertise. The finding urges businessmen to adopt advertising as a key growth and survival strategy.
The Princeton Union questions the conduct of some in the legal profession asking what is wrong with Bob Dunn now while labeling a segment of lawyers as bad actors.
The piece asserts New York City elects a Republican mayor for the first time in twenty two years and criticizes public corruption while deflating claims by Wituarp Grazer about a Mississippi source discovery. It questions the public’s tolerance for what it calls political punishment.
The Minneapolis Evening Journal reports Governor Nelson has formally announced his bid for the United States Senate against W D Washburn. The governor is described as a tower of strength for any political post, but observers question whether the timing is too late for success.
The 1894 railroad construction total was 1919 miles, the lowest in twenty years with only 1875 1866 and 1865 as brighter outliers. Compared to 1887 when 13000 miles were built, railroad building shows the greatest decline among major enterprises in the country.
The writer argues that tariff laws have crippled internal commerce and damaged foreign trade. He says both Democratic and Republican papers acknowledge the harm, citing The Democratic Call of St. Paul which admits it is humiliating and that Republicans must correct the issue.
In Little Fatts Minnesota on January 3 authorities hold Tom Miles Walter Hall and Clarence Harrison on charges of stealing 56 fowls. Earlier Leihart Hall and Miles were arrested but released for lack of evidence. After gospel meetings led by C N Hunt Leihart implicated the trio and himself. Leihart’s case likely dismissed while Miles Hall and Harrison face trial for petty larceny.
Chicago's Lyon & Healy moves to a grand new location at Wabash and Adams offering used pianos from square to grand models at discounted prices. Prices range from 40 to 240 dollars with many prominent makes represented and returns accepted.
The writer recalls a Chicago to St Paul and Minneapolis journey on the North Western Limited. In a private compartment sleeper, he enjoyed a roomy, private, luxurious cabin that spanned most of the car, with two large berths and a narrow side aisle. The night on the train felt like home, epitomizing rolling luxury. The North Western Line is praised as the finest choice for discerning Montana travelers heading East via St Paul and Minneapolis.
A fourth asylum for the insane is urged as necessary with southern towns already pressing for it. The article argues the northern location is preferable, naming Brainerd as ideal due to health, centrality, and four-direction railroad access. Citizens are urged to push for the institution's placement there.
A railroad official from St. Paul urging readers to request an illustrated pamphlet on acquiring a compact farm titled A Little Farm Well Titled. Charles S. Fez, General Passenger Agent of the Northern Pacific Railroad, promises guidance to interested buyers.
The Times notes that current travel embodies civilization progress through the fully appointed North-Western Limited. The car is gas-lit end to end and walkable like a palace hall, turning travel into a recreation rather than hardship.
Public is urged for six cents in stamps to receive a promised cheap book from Cuaruzs S. Fer, General Passenger Agent of the Pacific Railroad in St. Paul. The notice appeals to readers seeking inexpensive reading material.
A. J. Sovereign of Staples blamed Deacon George Downing road master for missing three turkeys promised by telegram from Minneapolis. The note signed G. W Downing led Sovereign to wait, while Downing says someone else sent the telegram. A feud may flare when they meet.
The Samuel Grant school children delighted all ages with their Christmas program. Thanks were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Grant for supporting School District No. 25. C. N. Cofield returns from Dakota to build a new frame house. The Fassett couple hosted a Sunday School lecture for all ages. Henry Persson expects to be back soon after a mild illness. A social dance occurred at Johnskie’s on the 26th. Gus Holst of Aitkin county visited town this week.
A local tale, shared as direct speech from an old uncle, tells how Unce Toby dozed by Bart Lett’s Creek while fishing. A large fish allegedly pulled him into the water, prompting his humorous question about who is being fished or fished.
A brief comic exchange shows two policemen joking about famous figures and Joshua arresting the sun. Later, a Suburbanite couple jokes about smoking in the car and the odor of raw onions as defense mechanisms.
A six miles east of Boerne Texas youth named Victor Roy born 1872 in Ohio astonishes with mind reading. He exposes thefts at a Galveston mercantile firm by identifying a clerk and a young lady, earning a fine gold watch and fashionable clothes. He tests as handwriting expert and poker predictor, turning down a $5,000 offer to travel for a Denver gambler.
A Monte Carlo founder M Blanc criticizes gambling systems while admitting he once lost 60000 francs seeking a parasol for Mme Blanc. The tale cites many guarantees of impregnable banks and the gambler’s creed that their systems fail but his own cannot without testing.
Gen. Lew Wallace praises the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway in the St Paul News Record noting unmatched train service between Chicago and St Paul. He commends private compartment cars vestibuled heated by steam lit by electricity and featuring electric berth reading lamps.
W A Fleming attorney for the mortgagee dated December 6 1594.
The Brainerd Co-Operative Building and Loan Association announces foreclosure for Edward P. Caporn and Madeline Caporn on a mortgage dated November 8 1887. Delinquent dues total 51.97, with a claimed mortgage debt of 162.19. Sale set January 19 1805 at 10 am at the Crow Wing County Court House front door.
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