Brainerd Dispatch announces weekly Thursday edition details
Brainerd Dispatch is published every Thursday morning in Brainerd Minnesota. Subscription price is 81.50 per year in advance. Editors and proprietors are N. H. Ingersoll and F. W. Wieland. Official paper of multiple counties and the city of Brainerd. Entered at Brainerd Post Office as second class matter.
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Brainerd
Minn
Minnesota
American Agriculturnet
Geor Thurber
American Agriculturist
Joseph Harrie
Byron D. Halsted
Col. M. &. Weld
Andrew S. Fuller
American Agriculturfet
Strike at Oliver's Chilled Plow Works in South Bend
A strike is in progress at Oliver's Chilled Plow Works located in South Bend Indiana with workers participating in the labor action.
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Oliver's
South Bend
Ind
France Chartering Steamers for Tonquin Reinforcements
France has chartered two more steamers to transport reinforcements to Tonquin. Oliver Bros. iron manufacturers of Pittsburgh have failed for 5 million dollars. The cotton seed pool has busted with planters now offered 10 to 12 dollars a ton for seed.
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France
Tonquin
Oliver Bros
Pittsburg Pa
Chinese Legation Denies German Officers Enlisted in Chinese Army
The Chinese legation in Berlin denies reports that German officers are being enrolled for service with the Chinese army. Officials say no recruitment of foreign officers is taking place and no German personnel are assigned to Chinese military units.
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Berlin
St Cloud Rallies Over Land Office Move to Brainerd
Public uproar erupts in St Cloud as residents protest the proposed relocation of the land office to Brainerd, signaling political tension and local opposition.
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St. Cloud
Land Office
Brainerd
Manchester Ship Canal promoters deposit £279,000
The promoters of the Manchester ship canal scheme have deposited £279,000 as required by the bill terms.
Bill to allow lake net fishing voted by Todd county towns
Mr. Lee introduces a bill permitting fishing with nets or seines in Todd county lakes. The measure would be decided by a voting process among local towns.
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Lee
Todd County
St. Paul Dispatch Sold to Nathan Cole Jr of St Louis
A half interest in the St. Paul Dispatch is sold to Nathan Cole Jr of St. Louis who will hereafter have charge of the business department.
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The
St. Paul Dispatch
Nathan Cole, Jr
St. Louis
Trains Move as Usual on Belt Railway Amid Strikes
Trains on the Chicago and Western Indiana belt railway are moving as usual with engineers’ strikers replaced. The usual positions for the striking engineers have been supplied.
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Chicago & Western Indiana Belt Railway
Knox Bill Seeks Aitkin County Judicial Organization
A bill introduced by Mr. Knox proposes organizing Aitkin County for judicial purposes by detaching it from Crow Wing County. The measure aims to realign court administration and jurisdiction within the region.
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Knox
Aitkin
State OF Minnesota
Crow Wing
Ss Aitkin
Cass
Itasca
11Th Judicial District
William M. Macoay
Judge Hudson Denies Writ to Move County Records
Judge Hudson of Fargo refuses to issue a writ of mandamus to move Traill county records from Caledonia to Traill Center, settling the county seat dispute.
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Hudson
Fargo
Traill County
Caledonia
Traill Center
Man Finds Cash Bundle on Minneapolis Street
A package containing several thousand dollars was found on a Minneapolis street on Saturday and awaits identification at city hall. The finder notes the amount could be mislaid and not noticed by the owner.
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Minneapolis
Steam yacht planned on Big Stone Lake routes
Capt. Sencerbox of Ortonville builds a 40 by 70 foot steam yacht to run on Big Stone Lake next season. The vessel will carry passengers between Ortonville and Brown's Valley until Underwood opens its season for business, then it will host pleasure parties.
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Sencerbox
Ortonville
Big Stone Lake
Brown’s Valley
Minnesota Order Grants Observance Day for 21st Anniversary
O Whitman grand chancellor K P of Minnesota grants dispensation to all lodges in the state to celebrate the twenty first anniversary of the order on February 19. The grand chancellor of the world in a proclamation requests a proper observance of the occasion.
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O. Whitman
K. P
Minnesota
Cloquet Pine Knot Earns Local Support Praise
The Cloquet Pine Knot, started six months ago, is a bright spicy local paper filled with town news. Residents should back it, as few towns of its size boast such a quality publication.
Brainerd Invites Sauk Center Editor to See City
The Sauk Center Tribune editor hints a Fergus fight could shock him elsewhere. Brainerd officials invite the editor to visit and disabuse him of any erroneous ideas about Brainerd’s governance and routines.
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Sauk Center Tribune
Fergus
Brainerd
Tribune
Minnesota
Swain Pleads Guilty in Larceny Indictments
David E. Swain detained in court Thursday with his wife, very pale and showing distress after jail time. He pleaded guilty to two larceny indictments and his sentence was postponed to Saturday.
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David E. Swain
Missing Duluth tradesman A C Arverson linked to mortgage
A C Arverson secretaries the Duluth board of trade and printer vanished. His bookkeeper Geo Tuttle traveled to St Paul and Minneapolis at Mrs Arversons request, returning with no news. Arverson reportedly drank heavily and neglected work. printing business mortgaged to cover part of its purchase. liabilities unknown. Mrs Arverson plans to continue the business with two young children to support.
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A. C. Arverson
Duluth Board of Trade
Sth
Geo. Tuttle
Arverson
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Carlton County Press Adopts Patent Outsides Improvement
The Carlton County Press touts its new patent outsides as a cosmetic upgrade and hopes for legible inside print from DeLacy to complete a praiseworthy newspaper makeover.
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Carlton County Press
DeLacy
Fergus Falls Telegram on judgeship jurisdiction clash
The Fergus Falls Telegram argues Fergus can handle its judgeship if the legislature provides. It warns Brainerd would fall under a different district, noting Sauk Center’s compromise candidate may not be needed as Brainerd lies in the Eleventh District seeking an extra judge.
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Fergus Falls
Fergus
Brainerd
Blockade of Northern Pacific Snowbound Crew Relays Relief
Engineer in chief Anderson recalls a 22 day snow blockade with butter sugar and coffee stock train cattle sheep hogs oil and light supplies. Government engineers aided relief near the Columbia river as passengers were aided with provisions and games kept in the blocked express car.
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Anderson
Northern Pacific
Columbia River
St. Paul
Fergus Falls Boxing Fight Sparks Citywide Controversy
The Fergus Falls mayor sanctioned a money fight at the opera house, provoking sharp editorials about the town’s honor and religion. Sauk Center Tribune counters that no license was issued, police watched, and no one was harmed, arguing country press overreacts to a simple prize fight.
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Fergus Falls
St. Paul
Fergus
Minneapolis
Sauk Center Tribune
Country
Page
Ress
Stinlione
Brainerd Delegation Weighs St Cloud Land Office Move
A Washington telegram reports C F Kindred and Gil Hartley visited to push moving the St Cloud land office to Brainerd. Congressman Nelson opposed the plan after a conference with Brainerd representatives. No immediate action. Kindred says no serious intent to pursue the move.
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Will Brainerd
Pioneer Press
Washington
C. F. Kindred
Gil. Hartley
Society of
D. M. Clough
Redlake Pine
Brainerd
Crookston
Mississippi
Nelson
Minnesota
St. Cloud Land Office
St. Cloud
Kindred
Determined Strikers Halt Freight Trains At Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne Indiana today workers refused to replace coupling pins on freight trains of the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line in a protest over the new double header system. Locomotives were left with unlinked cars and engines raked of fires as strikers guarded yards and wedges were driven in to block movements. Train 71 from Chicago was halted near Princeton twenty five miles away as supervisors prepare to meet with representatives. The strike aims to press grievances while authorities count on an agreement after talks with Superintendent Law expected tomorrow.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Pittsburg Road
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Chicago
Princeton
Law
Ex Vice President Schuyler Colfax Dies at Mankato Depot
Ex vice president Schuyler Colfax collapsed at the Omaha depot waiting room in Mankato Minnesota on Tuesday January 13 at about 10 30 am after arriving from Wells on the Milwaukee road. He was attended by Drs Warden and Jacoby but died before aid arrived. The body was taken by the Odd Fellows to Dr Harrington’s residence for preparation while relatives in Indiana were notified.
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Schuyler Colfax
Omaha
Mankato
Wells
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Mr. Colfax
Drs
Odd Fellows
Harrington
Indiana
To the Public Frank H Exvinge Settles Accounts
Notice from Frank H Exvinge seeking full settlement of all business accounts after selling his business. Creditors are asked to present bills for settlement at once and debtors are asked to settle at their earliest convenience.
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Frank H. Exvinge
Food and climate influence on diet and life span
The piece argues that climate and industry affect hygiene writings less than expected and questions whether interchanging Arctic and tropical diets would equalize mortality, shortening lives for both. It uses Esquimaux and tropical inhabitants as stark examples.
Enchantment and Travel Observations Across Europe
In a reflective passage, Helly A. Morrison notes travelers report eight in ten see dirt piles, water variance, trees, and human behavior remains constant. He contrasts these impressions with a serene sky and landscapes that evoke Italy, urging deeper appreciation beyond superficial pleasure.
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Europe
Italy
Helly
A. Morrison
The Family Doctor Warnings On Indoor Air And Diphtheria Care
The article urges home ventilation to improve air quality and reduce headaches from stagnant air. It recounts Philadelphia Board of Health guidelines for diphtheria prevention, including isolation, restricted visits, school avoidance for exposed children, ventilation and disinfection, and cautious contact to prevent spread.
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Chicago Standard
Philadelphia Board of Health
Ces
Lincoln Seward and Stanton in Civil War scene
George F Williams recalls a dramatic moment with Abraham Lincoln Salmon Seward and Edwin Stanton as the Nineteenth corps advances the Sixth Army during a battle. Williams notes Lincoln's expressive calm, Seward's intense reaction, and Stanton's brief probing questions.
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Lincoln
Nineteenth
Seward
Stanton
George F. Williams
Danish magistrate’s grim but effective truth sting
A Danish colonial magistrate earned fame for a drastic method to curb perjury. He signaled a witness as false by touching his left ear, prompting an assistant to pierce the culprit with a pin. The sting of conscience disciplined witnesses and helped transform Alsatia into a orderly, law abiding community. he died honored in Denmark.
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Denmark
Father and Son Conductor Standoff Ends With Cash
Dean Richmond, former head of the New York Central, rode his son's train and refused to show a ticket. His conductor son Henry upheld orders to enforce fare rules. Faced with a direct challenge, the elder finally paid the fare amid laughter from onlookers.
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Dean Richmond
New York Central Railroad
Henry
Richmond
Dean
Crushed strawberry fashion baffles Texas columnist
An Austin couple banters after breakfast over a silk dress and the idea of how style links to money woes. The humorous exchange hints at urban fashion and financial themes in a playful, antiquated voice.
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Tom
Austin Indy
Maria
Texas
Volcanic unrest alarms Vallecitos New Mexico townsfolk
In Vallecitos New Mexico residents report a near constant eruption, lava around the crater, frequent earthquakes, and loud rumblings with smoke. The community fears a significant event and many are moving away for safety.
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Vallecitos
N. M
Jamez Hot Springs
Jamer Guida
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Max Shapiro
Prop
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Front Street
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HE. Martin
Iesale Liquors
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