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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1888

Page

6

Minnesota News Roundup From Little Falls and Wadena

A burst of local items notes Mortons vice presidential ticket and a fire limit in Brazxer, Morrison to supply lumber for Little Falls hotel, and Harper's Weekly politics. A man named Bush gets sixty days for cow theft in Wadena. Dems face divisions and reform efforts fade in Minnesota. A girl injured by a railroad torpedo blast in Little Falls is fatal. City council pays firemen for last Saturday. Gov McGirt not campaigning actively but aims for state matters. Fire losses total 60 000 to 75 000 with only 13 000 insured due to high planing mill rates. N P Crank drops Little Falls saw mill sale resumed. The mill was strong but Clarke withdraws personal attention. Minneapolis Lumberman notes the mill’s quality.

N. P. Crank Little Falls Clarke Minneapolis New York Mail and Express G. G. Hartley Richleau Col. Shepard Minnesota Hartley Northwest Depew Cass County Dakota Granger Sparks Lake Superior Chicago Lake Michigan United States New York Harrison Morton

Daily News Suspended After Fire Warms Mortgage Takeover

After a year and one month of struggle the Daily News suspends as the type foundry takes the outfit on a mortgage. A recent fire hastened the move though the outcome was inevitable. Mr. Dewey loses nearly all and plans to move to Duluth where Democrats will fund a fresh start.

Daily News Dewey Duluth

Plan for three conventions to nominate a congressman

A Fifth District scheme proposes three Fergus Falls conventions on the same day run by demon, prohibitionists, and free traders to unite on a congress candidate to defeat Comstock. The effort soured by Harmonizing duties as Barrett and others back the idea per the St. Paul Dispatch.

Fergus Falls Congress Comstock Ee Barrett St. Paul Dispatch

Campaign for Harrison and Morton Opens Strong Across Nation

Republican leaders praise Harrison and Morton after a long campaign. Demonstrations at Harrison’s Indianapolis home draw large crowds and show broad support from Maine to California. The party presents a unified slate and stresses American principles as the nation heads toward a defining election.

Harrison Morton Mail Indianapolis Maine California Benjamin Harrison

Emblems of Campaigns Bandana and Pig Tail

The Brainerd Journal notes the bandana and pig tail as party emblems. It recalls Republicans pushing the Chinese Emigration Bill and warns Democrats to remember their stance on the Chinese question.

Brainerd Journal Journal Congress Pacific

Brainerd City Council Revokes Electric Light Contract

City council in Brainerd voted to rescind the Brainerd Light & Power Co. contract and proceeded with various financial actions. The session reviewed expenses for the year ending June 30 1888 and approved street and hydrant costs while preparing to seek the attorney general’s opinion on the electric franchise.

Frank Jarboe Westerberg Hochou Poab Sane Air Tve Parebeoear Siveneshie Brainerd Light & Power Co City of Brainerd

Judge Fleming Defends Sleeper in Injunctions Fight

Judge Fleming criticized opposition to Judge Sleeper over issued injunctions against homesteaders. He described the criticism as baseless and urged that writs were sought by a reputable law firm with fair proceedings. He stated rights will be decided at the hearing and praised the judge for taking the right action regardless of consequences.

The St. Cloud Times United States Land Office Minnesota Brainerd Journal Sleeper Northern Pacific Railroad Company Fleming

President compelled to back down recalls Cleveland era

History notes no other president forced to retreat as Cleveland did at the start of his administration. The remark by Todd Sonuky in the Argus underscores a rare executive reversal.

Cleveland Todd Sonuky Argus

War taxes burden the people not started by Republicans

Our democratic friends complain of war taxes and burdens on the people. The Wadena County Pioneer notes that the Republican party did not begin the war that caused these taxes.

Wadena County

Proceedings of County Board July 3 1888

Minutes show payments for stationery, jail and poor farm care, road work, and per diems. Actions include abatement proposals for tax accounts, road location, and staff changes. The board adjourned to July 23. The Daily Tribune notes Duluth Democrats debating a new paper.

The Board of County Commssioners Board of County Commissioners Geo. D. Barnard & Co W. L. Booth Blanks Cco Gardner Rice Lake A. P. Farrar W. H. Clarke Hack A.S. McIntire Chas Norbal John Milem T. McMaster Mississippi River Bridge Wicks Rees Reiden Larson Court House J. T. Sanborn Pete H. Penn H. Spalding Chas. Cross J. A. McDonald Louis Overseer O. J. Neisheim J. G. Small John Chisolm Thomas Eddy C. F. Kindred Peter Keiley James Carney J. M. Martin Brainerd Grave Lake J.S. Gardner P. G. Fogelstrom Diem H. Patterson Missioners Mrm Amominilan Resolven Ahrens Brothers City of West Brain

Sale of Pine Stumpage on State Lands Notice

Public auction to sell pine stumpage on state lands exposed to waste or damage in Saint Paul. Auction date Wednesday September 5 1888 at 1 p m at the seller's office. Commissioner W W Braden of the State Land Office issues the notice under general statutes. July 6 September 5.

Maynesota Orree St. Paul Saint Paul W. W. Braden State Land Office

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