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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1888
Page
1
The Ada Index notes Com stock faces a tough congressional race as high tariff views may hurt him. Minneapolis residents were surprised by a raid on the city’s gambling dens on Tuesday. Seventeen well connected men were jailed, with reports noting a minister among the detainees.
Dissatisfaction brews among city Republicans over C. F. Kindred’s appointment as Crow Wing county organizer due to his last campaign record supporting Dr. Ames and H. C. Stivers against McGill and Lum. Kin dred’s duties end with club organization, but meetings sparked debate about how to harmonize discord while pursuing continued organizing efforts.
The Daily News issued a loud threat Tuesday evening claiming retribution against critics, declaring they were “built that way.” The piece frames the warning as martyrdom for journalism, while locals mock the newsroom’s display and accuse it of bullying after a recent dispute in Stainford.
Mr. Holland quoted Tuesday that if Knute Nelson withdraws, Judge O P Stearns of Duluth would be the best Republican nominee for the Fifth District. He said Stearns has growing northern support from his winter travel and would best serve the state’s interests.
Three feet of snow blankets headwaters of the Mississippi slowing log transport from Kelly's to Verndale. Snow drifts hinder crews in thin timber while heavy stands yield better progress. Communication has suffered since the recent cold spell. Lumberman reports widespread disruption.
Miss Eva Fenton, leading lady in Richard Foote’s company, visited the Times to correct a circulated report claiming she attempted suicide for love of Mr Foote. She says the poison was taken by mistake, not intent, and that she is still heart-free up to her Crookston arrival. She is a Minnesota native who studied at Austin, with old classmates now living in the city.
The Brainerd Tribune notes Mr. Cleveland's action may have cost him at least one vote as Lamar is named to the supreme bench, reflecting political tension in Lake Fails News coverage.
A dissolution notice states that the partnership is dissolved by consent with A L Nutting retaining the business and assuming all debts and credits. The undersigned are 1.8. Cxunten and A L Norrie, indicating their agreement on dissolution and transfer of assets and liabilities.
In past winters railroads faced long delays clearing tracks. The rotary steam snow shovel, powered from a snow car engine, cuts through ice and snow to clear tracks without large work forces. The Northern Pacific, using the device, cleared over 200 miles of Dakota track with average snow depths of 15 feet.
Mr. P. T. Barnum plans to send subscribers a souvenir titled Barnum's Portfolio containing illustrations of wild animals that will appear in his show next season. The portfolio accompanies four months of the New York Family Story Paper for one dollar, with delivery to any address. Address Munro's Publishing House in New York to obtain it.
In sorrow the lodge notes the Grand Master’s call to eternal refreshment for L. H. Dodge on January 10, 1888. The vows speak of his fortitude prudence and justice and the brethren lament his untimely departure. The lodge agrees to mourn thirty days and copies are sent to the mother and city papers.
Report from the recent state fre- association session notes a speaker who spoke in a jumbled mix of large words with no coherent relation, a detail highlighted by the Wadena Tribune as not troubling to the audience.
County officers invite sealed proposals for county printing services due by February 7 1888 at 10 a m. Bids may be rejected in whole or part. Brainerd January 5 1888. Notice to debtors Church Nutting asks immediate settlement to avoid default Brainerd January 19 1888.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions the Acker family, a son, and a sale or transfer involving a person named Bain or Dohm, with unclear context and no complete details to establish full event or parties.
An ad promoting affordable southern farm lands lists Jackson Tennessee Aberdeen Jackson Mississippi Hammond Crowley Jennings Welsh and Lake Charles Louisiana as prime locations. It advertises round trip tickets to New Orleans Jennings and Jake Charles valid until June 1 1888 with south of Cairo stopovers and Illinois Central route via Chicago or St Louis. Pamphlets titled Southern Home Seeker's Guide are available from an address in Manchester Iowa.
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