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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
4
Fragments suggest a dispute over media neutrality as the Minneapolis Times critiques its relation to John Lind. Commentary implies growing friction and potential editorial tension between the paper and the former political figure.
An exchange notes that sustaining Aguinaldo’s forces is a heavy drain on the Filipino treasury, highlighting financial strain and government expenditure during the conflict.
Washington regards Wednesday's Sen Bivertpar speech as the greatest oratorical effort in recent years. The speech draws praise from fellow lawmakers and headlines the congressional session.
A Montana woman using a bear trap lures a bear and instead traps a man. The incident draws safety questions and alarms over trap use and public risk in rural areas. A local investigation is underway to determine the man’s identity and circumstances.
A rain softened dust on Monday after two days of high winds. The writer warns readers in a tropical climate to take note of the unsettled conditions.
Congressmen Morais introduces a bill to pension Edward Harris of Walker who was crippled by wounds from the Sugar Point Indian outbreak in 1898.
The Dispatch notes that Capt. Van Sant’s nomination for governor by the Republican state convention by acclamation has drawn favorable reaction from the state press and public comments.
Report notes a plan to use jack rabbits in Kansas for sausage due to exploding numbers. Officials propose a sausage mill as a method of destruction but criticism arises over the idea and its reception in Kansas.
The farewell speech delivered a chilling warning that without him a dark future would descend on his political base, causing anxiety among every member of his circle.
Neighbors in Bemidji accuse the postmaster of conspiring with the townsite company to move the post office into a swamp district, away from travel routes and inconvenient to business, with residents demanding his removal.
Practical farmers and experts from Minnesota North Dakota and Manitoba Experiment stations will discuss practical subjects at the Grain Grower's convention in Fargo from January 23 to 26. A round trip fare of 4.16 dollars via the Northern Pacific is offered.
The railroad and warehouse commission once party balanced now faces a partisan tilt as Governor Lind appoints a follower after the term of the sole Republican member expires. Critics label the move as breaking the nonpartisan intent.
The Minneapolis Journal misattributed election as president of the Brainerd and Northern Minnesota road to A. Y. Merrill. The honor actually went to A. E. Merrill of the Minneapolis Trust Co. The former was recently married to a wealthy Minneapolis heiress.
A new law effective January 1 forbids any flag or imitation in designs or advertising. Businessmen using engravings of the flag or red white and blue paper, or any design with those colors, face misdemeanor prosecution. The prohibition covers both state and national flags.
State Auditor Dunn orders County Attorney Street at Bemidji to start proceedings against T. B. Walker and his loggers to halt cutting on lands where taxes are unpaid. Walker is the sole large pine landowner delinquent for two years, stirring public sentiment as county revenues stay tight.
Nick Schroeder sustained a leg fracture after a fall in Richwood while on business. He was alone but attracted help after his cries, was brought home, and arrived about ten o clock. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Preparations underway for a Jan 23 entertainment to benefit the piano fund. The gymnasium is equipped with new goods and members are ready. C H Rust will address the men’s meeting. new singing books and a yearly reading list edited by O O Winter et al. aim to make the Y M C A reading room a top state facility.
Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan report scarce snow hampering logging. Ice roads struggle with dust and poor formation delaying hauling. A late freeze could shorten winter output of white pine white cedar and hardwoods and push an early spring. Store goods with D. M. Clark & Co.
J. C. Sherman of Vermontville Michigan credits Eclectric Bitters with reversing age-related ailments. He says it eases nervousness sleeplessness indigestion and rheumatism while improving kidney function appetite and digestion. Shermans praise extends to his wife as well. Available for 50 cents at Johnson's Pharmacy and the McFadden Drug Co.
Mrs. A Burton of Brainerd sixth street south describes severe kidney trouble with backache and scanty secretions. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she reports marked improvement and normal kidney function. Sold by McFadden Drug Co Johnson's Pharmacy and all druggists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
The evangelist C H Crittenton lies dangerously ill in his private car Good Tidings in the Minneapolis Union depot yards. Mr Mof fat is with him and a nurse from Washington has joined, serving as national Florence Crittenton superintendent and trained nurse. Also ads for heating stoves, Nome mining folders, and Nome Alaska travel information from Northern Pacific Railway.
F M Ross of Winfield Tenn credits wife with saving his life after a severe cough and worsening condition. He praises Dr King s New Discovery for chest and lung maladies including coughs colds bronchitis pneumonia asthma hay fever and says it cured him. 50c and 1 00 bottles guaranteed trial bottles free at Johnson s Pharmacy and McFadden Drug Co.
Notice is given that Christina Shupe has filed for final proof to support her claim. The hearing will occur January 13, 1900, before the Clerk of District Court in Brainerd, Minnesota. Witnesses listed are Glen Peck, John Waldo, Orson J. Dane, Samuel Robinson. Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota. D. Taylor Register.
Notice of dissolution of partnership between John Parson and Charles Swanson at No 16 Laurel Street Brainerd Minnesota by mutual consent. Charles Swanson continues the business and will collect all accounts and pay debts of the firm dated October 4 1900.
In Crow Wing County Minnesota the Probate Court orders an administration hearing for the estate of William T. Jones deceased applicant Amanda Jones wife of the deceased cites Montana origin and intestacy. Hearing set for January 22 1900 at 10 o clock AM at the Probate office Brainerd with notice by weekly publication for three weeks in The Brainerd Era.
Crow Wing County District Court notice states commissioners have filed their report and award of damages for the taking of lands for railway use by Brainerd and Northern Minnesota Railway Company. The report is on file with the Clerk of District Court. Dated December 1899. Commissioners J. M. Eper Henry Spalpin A. Timk Balk.
State of Minnesota notifies Fannham and Lovejoy that land in Crow Wing County described as SE NW4 and SW 4 NW 4 in Section 6 Township 46 Range 28 was bid in by the State for 7.90 on May th 1894, sold November 23 1899 for 53.39, with redemption allowed for 60 days after notice. interest at 1 percent monthly, costs accrue, notice dated December 16 1899 from Auditor A Mahlum Brainerd Minnesota.
November 29 1899 notice invites final proof for Maud Shupe IH E No 16118 on Wie NW and Wig SW Section 4 Township 138 Range 29 at Brainerd Minnesota before Clerk of District Court on Saturday January 13 1900 names William Mohler Albert E Hardy William Good John Good all Cross Lake Crow Wing Co Minn Taylor Register.
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