02 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1886
Page
1
Arrival and departure times for trains No 1 through No 8 listed with routes from the south west west and Duluth. Notable daily and Sunday exceptions noted for several trains.
Bob Dunn plans to exit the country newspaper business, with readers shown sympathy for Robert. The breech has healed and the Fifth district will be bloodless, though the name may endure.
Albert Scheffer campaigned for governor as Charlie Gillman faces a tough race. Knute Nelson was nominated by acclamation at the convention on Wednesday. The Globe reports continued progress since the Detroit convention four years ago and notes a ten story St Paul building using convict labor.
Halver Steenerson delivered a fitting speech at the judicial convention on Wednesday. The longtime politician is described as capable, yet the address did not achieve the expected impact or reach.
The Fourth of July falls on the fifth this year in Brainerd with celebrations starting on the third and running to the sixth. State Auditor Braden was in Brainerd visiting his wives. Prominent politicians predict W. W. Hartley will make the canvass notably lively for him. The Little Falls Transcript worries delegates elected from Crow Wing county last Friday may not be recognized for being too premature.
A report to daily papers notes Newt McFadden’s name spelled Knute in convention coverage. It’s suggested the misspelling could be used to win Scandinavian votes in a potential run this fall.
No town in the northwest ever attempted such a celebration as will be in progress here next Monday. The people from Motley Gull River Deerwood Crow Wing and Ft. Ripley will all come to Brainerd and many others along the road will join. It will be a gala day with all in holiday attire.
Charles Gilman attended the convention as a delegate and remains confident he will secure the gubernatorial nomination. He relies on Knute Nelson to bring in the Scandinavian vote and Farmers Alliance backing, while southern candidates splitting their vote could improve Gilman’s chances.
The Northern Pacific plans a northward extension from Wadena through Hubbard County toward the international boundary. Iron for the extension will be shipped from Buffalo. As existing consignments arrive, total shipments will boost demand for labor and dock space at the riverfront.
A Minnesota Republican convention in the Fifth district nominated Knute Nelson for Congress after a competitive fight with rivals. The gathering discussed labor, railroad rates, tariff, and lake route development, praising Nelson’s record and urging unity.
The article notes light stock levels across stores and factories, with producers tempering output to meet demand to preserve prices and confidence. It discusses Knights of Labor reform, Trade Unionist tensions with LO KOL leaders, and a plan to intensify organization after mid summer, aiming for broader labor unity.
The Little Falls Transcript notes Crow Wing County makes its legislative choice early in the season, stressing that the timing matters less than selecting a good policy path. The piece captures local sentiment on the importance of prudent statehouse decisions.
Duluth Herald endorses W. W. Hartley for state auditor urging northern voters to support him. The paper calls Hartley thoroughly competent and argues the north should be represented at the capital.
On Monday citizens faced a precinct by precinct decision on intoxicating liquor sales. Cities rejected the measure about three to two, small towns carried it by the same ratio. Early returns suggest a territory wide local option majority, with women voting unevenly and divided on prohibition.
The tomb of Garfield is slated for completion this summer at an estimated cost of 130000 dollars.
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