14 Jan 1887
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1887
Page
1
The Minneapolis lumber crop is estimated at 300,000,000. Rt. Rev. John Ireland of St. Paul is to be made an Archbishop and a new See created.
East St. Cloud has secured the location for a second state prison after a 240 acre land donation. The action centers on municipal negotiations and the donor's name is not disclosed in the fragments. The project signals expansion of state penal facilities and potential regional impact.
It is impossible to convict La Crosse saloon keepers of violation of the Sunday law as witnesses refuse to appear, leaving the case unable to proceed under the current testimony.
Leon E. Lum serves as chairman of the committee on towns and counties while Wm. E. Lee leads the committee on banks in the municipal body.
It will be a very cold legislative winter for James J. Hill with Sg. Donnelly as chairman of the committee on railroads.
Two prominent railroad officials in the east were fined after a judge ruled the acts constituted a boycott. The case centered on blacklisting a worker, with penalties imposed for restraint of trade and improper labor practices.
Lawmakers propose cutting scal ing fees from 5 to 3 cents per 1000 feet. Supporters say a scaler could earn about $5,000 annually after the cut.
It is claimed that John DeLaittre tendered his resignation as one of the state prison inspectors because Warden Reed was removed.
The Battle Lake Review reports Max Nicholas of the Ashley Avalanche has grown weary of solitude and has adopted a dog as his companion.
A bill has passed the lower house establishing a department of agriculture and labor. If enacted, it would form a new cabinet office to oversee both sectors and coordinate related policies.
Attorney General Hahn issues opinion allowing school teachers to dismiss for Thanksgiving Christmas Washington's Birthday and the Fourth of July and to receive full time pay.
Off Norfolk Virginia the German ship Elizabeth wrecked on the coast. Twenty two people died including five life saving service members. The tragedy struck near Virginia Beach with all souls lost.
Richard Convey formerly imprisoned in Stillwater for murder, transported from Wabasha in 1871 for life, was liberated Tuesday after his sentence was commuted to eighteen years for heroic behavior during a prison fire.
H G Stordock is appointed warden of the state prison and described as one of the brightest and most popular Norwegians in the Fifth district. Those who know him best expect a thorough and businesslike administration.
Representative Knox aligned with supporters of high license and aims to secure its passage. Backers debate a license fee, with proposed amounts around $500 or $1,000. Knox voted against high license two years ago.
Bricks get their red color from iron in the clay. When fired the iron compounds change to produce the hue. Some clays near Brainerd contain little iron, yielding light or cream colored bricks.
A bill proposed by Representative Flynn would levy one mill statewide for common schools and require the county school tax of one mill to be compulsory. If county commissioners fail to levy it, county auditors would. The measure follows State Superintendent Kiehle’s recommendations and will be backed by Rogers, the Ramsey county delegation, Donnelly, Fee, Hendrickson, Shuler, and Senators Cough, Buckman, and Day. Strong sentiment favors passage.
Globe notes Gen Upshaw backs Beaulieu removal of White Earth Indian Agency Captain Sheehan after legal review. Other items report Brainerd dam dispute over location, an open letter urging early upper site completion, and local figures urged action to avoid injunctions.
The Duluth Tribune notes Brainerd papers focus on dam site talk, claiming the coverage is all about dams and little else. The exchange singles out “Brother Mitchell” as a bridge over the dam site issue.
The Vermilion tribe receives no monetary payments this year but gets gifts, food, and clothing from the government. They struggle to understand full payment under treaty and have filed claims, including a $118,000 demand for the greenback to gold value difference from wartime payments.
St Pauls Ice Palace and winter carnival will open to the public on Monday. Officials promise the event will be the most magnificent ever witnessed in this country and beyond.
The Water Power Company and property owners clash over building a dam at the old ferry site, threatening a dam across Rice Lake, French Rapids, or the brick yard. They insist on constructing the dam this year 1837 to move the project forward.
Three St. Cloud youths challenged an unfamiliar player in a friendly Saturday contest nicknamed sun ch. The green newcomer led by about 600 dollars before stepping aside for a minute and vanishing. Journal Press notes readers still wonder the stranger identity.
Kalamazoo reporter relays Dr C Francoise statement about Willie De Witt a Milwaukee boy who went blind from measles and recovered after using S S S with multiple bottle doses. The tale notes physicians' initial verdict and asserts complete eye recovery with continued good sight. The Swift Specific Co. advertises free treatise.
A discussion on facial hair styles outlines how thin faced men should avoid chin whiskers and prefer a uniform thin look, while round faced men suit either smooth faces or close cropped whiskers. It includes a long letter from Bill Nye advising Adelbert on writing and journalism.
Grand jury activity leads to several houses of ill repute shutting down while others prepare to close. Local authorities report renewed enforcement and ongoing investigations.
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