31 Jan 1890
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1890
Page
1
Curcaco reports a claim of a $10,000,000 World’s Fair stake. British officials oppose Blaine’s extradition treaty with England and demand changes to separate common offenders from political ones.
The death of the Honorable D. J. Knox of Aitkin will be mourned by many friends in the city. He was a widely known figure across northern Minnesota.
The St. Cloud Journal Press reports Deputy Marshal Campbell attached 54 Brainerd lots owned by C. F. Kindred under a recent judgment won by the First National Bank. The piece also notes a church remark about polygamy and a critic questioning the basis of such claims.
The Tur News of Red Lake Falls predicts Halvor Steenerson will be chosen as a delegate to the upcoming Republican national convention, though the paper admits its foresight may be optimistic.
The Portage event drew criticism as Tue Nye and Reilly were reportedly unable to perform due to one member’s intoxication. organizers refunded admission amid audience dissatisfaction and negative press in Wisconsin.
A six million dollar sale secures the Fox River valley paper mills in Appleton Wisconsin to an English syndicate. Brainerd offers strong advantages for pulp manufacturing and could attract pulp men to invest.
The Marquis of de Mores, builder of NP cold storage houses, says a Paris article in The Nation insulted him. He has challenged the editor to a pistol duel scheduled Sunday morning on the Belgian frontier.
Minneapolis authorities fear rising rates in divorces and abortions as a prominent attorney and a well known physician are tied to a trust scandal involving abortion. The city faces scrutiny over criminal ties and public morality.
Superintendent Porter of the Census Office announces rapid mobilization with all supervisors at work by March first. An army of 40,000 enumerators will be deployed nationwide on June first to survey every dwelling, with statistics compiled soon after.
New York Judge Cullen rules that a declined coronership remains in the field and the electorate can elect whom they choose. The elected official’s refusal to qualify creates a vacancy to be filled as per normal procedure. The governor will appoint until a new coroner is elected in November.
The will of Adam Forepaugh will be probated this week. The estate, excluding the show, is estimated at 1 200 000 dollars, with most going to Adam Forepaugh Jr. A sale to an English syndicate is denied, and the son aims to continue his father’s business as a memorial and rival to Barnum.
The Brainerd community should avoid a real estate boom and pursue healthy growth via manufacturing. Cheap homes attract workers and encourage industry, while speculative land deals before factories arrive hinder development and long term value. A measured plan offers better regional advantages.
Representative Comstock introduces a bill aiding settlers on indemnity lands from the Northern Pacific road. Eligible settlers after August 15, 1887 and before January 1, 1889 may transfer entries to vacant government lands under homestead and pre emption laws and receive receipts instead of indemnity tracts. They must relinquish first titles and repay refunds if required. Minnesota lands are affected.
A telegram from Duluth reports the Duluth and Winnipeg railroad has filed a mortgage for seven million dollars with the Guarantee Loan and Trust Company of Philadelphia. The loan will fund immediate completion of the road to Winnipeg with terminals and major shops to be established in Duluth.
The piece argues against judging life by moments, noting science reveals unexpected uses for common things like the Canada thistle and that hardship may yield lasting benefits. It urges patience, explaining trials can hide future joy, power, or responsibility, and urges readers to wait for ulterior purposes before judging life. Christian Union.
A fox raids a Bunnell farm hen herd in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Mrs. Bunnell traps the fox by blocking a door, but the fox escapes through a broken window. The trail is followed four miles before the fox hides in rocks and is killed by dogs after a lengthy chase.
In Crow Wing Minnesota probate court January 27 1890 letters of administration granted to W R Phillips. Creditors may file claims for examination and allowance on dates through August 1890 with court proofs required. Notice published in Brainerd Dispatch and posted at four public places.
Notice to borrower Harry P cregend Kate Cragg wife that due on mortgage from October 1, 1888 to The Building Loan and Protective Union. Foreclosure by public auction at Brainerd courthouse on March 17, 189? at 10 a.m. for debt plus costs. Property described as part of Brainerd lots 13 to 18 in Block 77 First Addition. mortgagee The National Building Loan and Protective Union.
Default on a Minnesota mortgage dated August 1 1888 by Mary Shontell and Benjamin Shontell to The National Building Loan and Protective Union leads to a public auction. The east half of the southeast quarter of Section 2 Township 44 Range 31 is set to be sold at the January 30 1890 foreclosure at the courthouse front door at ten in the forenoon.
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