News Roundup From Minnesota and Nearby States
Fergus Falls faces dog tax trouble while Ashland shields its gamblers under mayoral pressure. Tribune owners seek buyers as Duluth contends its Duluth and Winnipeg road funds are secured. Grand Forks officials face arrest and reform efforts shift from Stillwater. Minnesota wheat foresees 47 million bushels with Dakota at 35 million. Congressman Comstock’s Duluth visit hints at office ambitions. Van McVeagh is discharged in Moorhead and plans a $100,000 suit against the Minneapolis Tribune.
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van McVeagh
Moorhead
Minneapolis Tribune
Minnesota crops praised as excellent harvest prospect
The article notes Minnesota crops are in excellent condition now and may yield a very good harvest, while Dakota crops lag. It suggests good crop reports boost business and farmer expectations across the region.
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Minnesota
Dakota
Duluth-Northern Pacific Plan Speeds Wisconsin Line
Duluth Herald quotes Supt. Greene praising ballast work on the Wisconsin division allowing 50 to 60 mph runs. Fast through service between Duluth and Chicago planned in a few days as a permanent arrangement to connect with overland trains.
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Duluth Herald
Supt. Greene
Northern Pacific
Wisconsin
Duluth
Chicago
Superior
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Sioux City
Omaha
Advertising Costs Save for the Frugal Businessman
An exchange notes a business man who never advertises saves many expenses. He reduces clerks salaries and maintains a small stock, keeping taxes low and insurance inexpensive. Only a small capital and building are needed for the proprietor and spiders. The saved money funds funeral expenses of a dead business.
Ohio suit over unpaid subscriptions leads to arrests
An Ohio newspaper sued forty three men for nonpayment of subscriptions and obtained judgments. Twenty eight claimed no more than the lawful amount, were arrested for petty larceny under a supreme court ruling, and bound over for 300 dollars each. All but six remained jailed. The new postal law declares taking a newspaper and refusing to pay as larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Supreme Court
Move to Move St Cloud Land Office to Brainerd
Brainerd seen as a target location for relocating the St Cloud land office with Republicans showing keen interest while Democrats faced a prior defeat. A district rearrangement is deemed necessary to enable the shift, though the Democratic Times urges centralization to retain control.
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Brainerd
St. Cloud Land Office
St. Clau Times
Democratic Times
Secretary Noble Cancels Crow Wing Pine Land Entry
A Washington telegram reports Secretary Noble on Monday decided a long disputed case in Crow Wing county Minnesota. It involved a quarter section of pine land entered by Herbert Smead and sold to Clough Brothers of Minneapolis for 1100 dollars. Noble finds Smead’s proof false and holds the entry for cancellation after years of agency reviews.
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Washington
Noble
Crow Wing County
Minn
Herbert Smead
Clough Brothers
Minneapolis
Gov
Marshall
United States
Dave” Clough
General Land Office
Interior Department
Smead
Packer Sues Duluth Mayor Over Dressed Meat Law
G F Swift the packer sues Mayor Sutphin of Duluth to test Minnesota dressed meat law for constitutionality. Judge Blodgett of Chicago will decide next week. The dispute stems from a $7500 forfeit tied to a partnership, with suit aimed at federal commerce powers and privileges and immunities clauses.
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G. F. Swift
Sutphin
Duluth
Minnesota
Blodgett
Chicago
Swift
John B. Sutphin
Packer Swift
Congress
Herald
Minnesota State Fair Opens at Hamline September 11
The 31st annual Minnesota State Fair begins September 11 at Hamline and runs through the fifth. President Bushnell and Secretary Denny secured attractions exceeding previous years and aim the fair at the entire state. The premium list invites all farmers and artisans to participate with free mailed copies on request.
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Minnesota Agricultural Society
Hamline
Bushnell
Denny
H. R. Denny
Minn
Minnesota
National Guard
St. Paul
News Nuggets of a 19th Century Ledger
A compilation notes various local curiosities and incidents. Bereault forgives his eloping wife who promises reform. Heat waves kill hundreds of babies in New York and Philadelphia. Sullivan portrait proposed for stamps. Cincinnati juries dodge selling beer on Sundays. Winona mayor runs a saloon and fights a bartender. Mississippi extradition over a prize fight. A 800 lb moose shot in Benton County. Connecticut seeks taxation on hidden mortgages and bonds under a new stamp scheme.
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New York
Philadelphia
Sullivan
Cincinnati
Winona
Letters Inspire Milwaukee G A R Encampment Visit
A veteran recalls meeting old comrade Tom and plans for a Milwaukee trip to attend the G A R encampment. The verse promises a udh spirited reunion, Milwaukee clime, and a vermilion welcome aboard the Wisconsin Central Line. A pamphlet with travel information is available free from Louis Eckstein, assistant general passenger and ticket agent, Wisconsin Central, Milwaukee.
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Matilda
Tom
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Central Line
Louis Eckstein
Ass’t Gen
Paser, & Tkt. Agt
Wisconsin Central
Milwaukee, Wis
Peculiarities of Pondoland and Its Inhabitants
A British observer describes Pondoland a protectorate on the southeast coast near Natal. The region features rich cattle, abundant crops, and complex trade with Natal and King William's Town. He criticizes Pondo laziness, notes tribal wars, and warns of lawlessness and punitive uses of poison and intimidation.
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Pondoland
Transkei
Natal
Cape Colony
Capetown
Pondol
Pondos
Pondaland
Umtumvuna
Umtata
King William's Town
Tembuland
Pondo
Cor London Globe
Northwestern Line excursion to Milwaukee for G A R encampment
The Northwestern Line C M & O RY will offer round trip excursion tickets from St Paul to Milwaukee from August 21 to 28 for one fair. Return can be any time between August 27 and September 5. Optional extension to September 30 by arranging before September 3. Apply to Joint Office at Milwaukee or agents of The Northwestern Line or T W Teasdale, General Passenger Agent, St Paul.
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St. P
Milwaukee
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omatka
Fremont
Elkhorn & Mo
T. W. Teasdale
St. Paul
Lusile
Mellen
Jas. Barker
Gen l. Passer
Return to Protection Suggested by Dutch Tariff Debate
Samuel R. Thayer reports the Minneapolis Star News sent Secretary Blaine a letter with a Dagblad translation arguing for a protective tariff in Holland. Thayer says strong opposition to free trade has grown in the Netherlands after years of adherence to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Thayer
Holland
Minneapolis Star-News
Blaine
Dagblad
The
Hague
Thayer
Netherlands
Half Fare Harvest Excursions On Several Dates
The Minneapolis and Saint Louis Railway Albert Lea Route sells round trip excursion tickets to many states at one fare. Tickets are valid 30 days from sale with a stop over in the destination territory. For rates and maps contact agents or write.
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Minneapolis & ST. Louis RY
Albert Lea Route
Minnesota
Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Texas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Indian Territory
Colorado
Idaho
New Mexico
Montana
Wyoming
Arizona
Missouri
Iowa
Louisiana
Alabama
Japanese yard ethics spark front garden debate
In the quote a Times critic contrasts Japanese back yard discipline with their street waste. It critiques national differences in cleanliness and urban space, noting orderly yards and a lack of front yard use while accusing others of street dumping.
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V. Y. Times
Northern Pacific Introduces New Tourist Sleepers
The Northern Pacific announces twenty new colonist sleepers by Smith & Co with fourteen sections each, private toilets, baker heater, cooking range, large water tanks, natural wood finish, Acme lamps, privacy headboards, extendable seats, under-seat bedding storage, movable tables, curtain rods, and porter service for second class Montana and Pacific Coast ticket holders. The line leads transcontinental service with 63 cars, new vestibuled dining and sleeping cars, and superior accommodations. Also promotes Dr Fenner’s Blood and Tonics and other Johnson & Bain remedies.
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N. P
Northern Pacific
Montana
Independent
State Lands Pine Stumpage Sale Notice
Notice of public auction to sell pine stumpage on state lands in Saint Paul at 1 PM on August 30 1889. Sale follows Section 47 Chapter 38 General Statutes 1878 with terms of waste or damage restrictions. W W Braden Commissioner of the State Land Office signs the notice.
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Strate
Minnesota
Lane
Sarst
Saint Paul
W. W. Braden
State Land Office
John A. Davis
George E. Hayes
Register of Deeds
Crow Wing
Brainerd
Board of Equalization Grids County Values and Mortgages
Proceedings from July meetings show commissioners Farrar Gardner Patterson Smith Stallman and Auditor Tache raising county cattle hogs dogs and household goods values. Resolutions order collecting chattel mortgage data from local offices and assessors for real estate contract holders. board adjourned to Monday.
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Board of Equalization
Farrar, Gardner, Patterson, Smith
Stallman
Tache
Register of Deeds
Brainerd
Meena
Lewis Carlson
Swisher
Cass County
Barrett
Wwe
Ben Lovely
Marguerite Lovely
Casseeee
Gull R. Lumber Co
Honnett
Tilley
Eames Bros
Alderman & Co
Geo Badeau
H. H. Goods
Adam Bardsley
Bredfelt
Co-O. Mer
Dan. Caffery Ee
Jennie Clarke Tee
Cohen Bros
Campbell & Smith
Walter Davis
Annie C Demueles
Dresskell & Shedd
Gergen & Mooers
Geo E Gardner
J M Gray
John B. LaFond
Do & Dean Weer
M McLaren
HC Miller
Matteson & Wilson
N. P
Buil R
Buil R. Parker 515. 815. Stoc Chas M. Pate
Kinkili
H Rosenblatt
Wee
C B Sleeer
Money of
G Sundberg
Max Shapiro Dias
Beck MK Swartz Eee Enews
Stoc
F E Smith
Jas Mher
R Co
S. Walker & Son
Day & Meagher
Koop Bros
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Pacific
Awa As
Montara
Washington Territory
Oregon
British Columbia
Puget Sound
Alaska
Pullman Palace
IL Gant
S$ Paul
Portlans
Vmigrant
Yellowstone Park
Chas.s. Fee
Penge
Hicago
Centice
Ashland
Atne Acrive
Pian Oom
Vttage
Avltreins
Nana
FICES
Nicollet House
Nicollet and
Washington Avenues
Anson
Northwestern
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Pac
Paci
East Third Street
Merchant's Etc
C. E. Robb
City
Harvalnse Real Estate
A.P. Riggs
Bank Block
Minneapolis and St.ouls
Railway
Pene
Crre
Des Moines
Alberta
Fort Dodge
Shes
Watertown D. T
ST. Louis
Union Depot
North
Atchinson
Union Pacific
Richimson
Topeka
Banta Fe Railway
Union Depo
Manitoba
Minneapolis & St Vouse Railway
C. H. Holdridge
Tkt & Pass. Agt
Mint
A. E. Veon
Norany Peeute
5Th Street
M. Roberts
Ee and
Hartley
Im & Ont Street
W. A. Smith
Ribbel
Dentmet
A. Whitely
Nevi
Vfice
Bank Bock
SRA
NERD
M. McFadden
Bank Blour
Fernald
Frater & Fernard
Attorney At Law
Ceblais
Leeper
Werner Hemstead
Cor
Front and 7Th Streets
Tuenez
Fergus
the Tribune
Gov. Merriam
Duluth & Winnipeg
Knights of Labor
Australia
County Board of Equalization
St. Cloud Reformatory
Stillwater
Turre
Grand Forks
Comstock
Pierre Bereault
St. Cloud
Connecticut
Duncan Clark
Female Minstrels
Boston Globe
Windsor Theatre
Erminie
Brocton Herald
Old Tom
T. W. Teaspate
Gen
Minneapolis, Minn
Johnson & Bain
Aery
Flaoo
J. W
Ny For the Cure
Ick and
Ner Eakpess
Om “A. Pimples
Fes
Burt & Mears
Snyder
6Th Street
Mooersville
Oak Lawn
Edwin Eamer
Crow Wing CO
Louis Tache
J H Gibson
Elmer Glidden
Fred Jergens
Tses
Chas. Kunda
Gideon Matte
Fred Maquin
D.S. Mooers
Joseph Veon
John Miller
Thos. Dunley
Eee
Albert Endlekley
Peet
Geo
Orin Ostrander
Ernest Fifer
Jacob Wilbershed
M. D. Ford
Fred Norton
Philli O'Neil
Peter Anderson
Wiliam Case
Silas Hall
John Abraham
Fred Kirkland
Christ Olson
A. F. Ludwig
Wm. Patterson
W. Pinkhameree
J. W. Porter
A. Schultz
Long Lake
Jacob Nesheim
J Nesheim
Ole J Nesheim Eer
Daggett Brook
Sixth Street
H. McGinn
the University
Ieee
School of Agriculture
Cyrus Northrop
Denis Bros
Seventh St
Front & Laurel
Etreatme
E.C. West
Peerless
Ngk. Schroeder
Ph. Best
Brainerd, Minn
Casselton, Dakota
Exrm
New
Borrato
Abany
Troy
Boston
Ivy
New England
Albany
Chicago City
South Clark Street
Grand Pacific Hotel
Palmer House
Dearborn Station
H. H Gray
WM. Dressbell
Front Street, Brainerd
West
John C. West &Co
W. Madison St
Johnson & Bain, Draggiste
W. Courtney, M. D. Courtney
W. H. Allport, M. D. & Allport
Physicians and Surgeons
Minneapolis. St. Paul
Twin Cities
Lake Superior
Puthman
Leon E. Lum
Chica
Northwest
Wisconsin Centrai
Mts
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