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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
5
The ballot shows Joseph G. Miller of Two Harbors for a four year term alongside Ira B. Miles of Moorhead and Charles F. Staples of West St. Paul for two year and Page Morris of Duluth for the Sixth District congressional seat.
The state supreme court ruled that a city may pay for legal services only to a regularly elected official, restricting how municipalities compensate lawyers and tying payments to official status.
A brief observation notes that repudiation is as relevant today as in 1896 and that Democrats avoid discussing the issue.
The American soldier shows the same valor and courage as always, unmatched worldwide. He is praised for outstanding bravery and exemplary conduct in service.
A provocative remark contrasts the status of foreign ministers, labeling Chinese officials as liars and calling the broader group deceitful, using harsh hyperbole to express distrust.
A statement links U S flag protection of citizens abroad to continued Republican Party power, framing the stance as imperialist regardless of terminology. The remark implies a pledge to safeguard Americans in China and other countries if the party holds control.
A writer condemns the rising Belgian hair trend as senseless and warns it may become a social pest to be exterminated in the near future.
A Democratic paper argues a fresh outbreak in China or a revolution in Cuba would aid the Democratic Party. It says Republicans never count on misfortunes to help their cause.
Republicans claim expansion must be the principal issue while condemning the 16 to 1 swindle praised by the Democratic platform and vow not to overlook the alleged misconduct.
District Republicans lament Charley Towne cannot run due to duties elsewhere. He has faced steady scrutiny in recent years as his actions and presence are noted by supporters and critics alike.
Speaking on road improvement, many farmers think it would be more consistent for city residents to fix streets before finding fault with country roads.
A fragment suggests Senator Perriakew received a letter from a Philadelphia officer. It alleges Admiral Dewey promised independence. The text criticizes Petti grew as targeting Black people instead of supporting the Admiral's word.
The state announces that its democratic press reform bureau will be conducted by Geo S Canfield, a former city resident, seen as unreliable and foolish with a reputation for absurd and dishonest material from the institution.
Opinion stresses that many eastern and southern Democratic newspapers reject the free silver platform. It argues that business and working people favor the policies of the current Republican administration over what it calls the Democrats' absurd theories.
Justice Barrett of the New York supreme court says he must speculate in stocks because a $17,500 yearly salary cannot sustain respectable living. He argues any official unable to live respectably on that pay is unfit for office and will be retired when the people act. He adds stock speculation is seldom a reliable income source.
A News-Tribune report quotes a Nebraska man explaining his support for Bryan as a business decision. He says he cannot vote for the administration, citing profit from sheep trades and wool, including buying 2,000 sheep at $2.25 and selling them at $4.35, and swapping Cleveland for McKinley sheep. He adds he wants Bryan sheep to speculate on.
A Washington postman endures a heavy monthly round to deliver The Ladies' Home Journal to subscribers. The bulky load, exceeding forty pounds, leaves him unable to carry other mail. The post office notes this issue as the largest single publication shipment ever sent to Washington subscribers.
The Nickel Plate Line promotes comfort and safety with vestibuled sleeping cars operating Chicago to Buffalo New York and Boston and via connections to New York Central Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna routes. Train No 2 departs Chicago 10 35 a m for Boston New York and intermediate points. Train No 3 leaves Chicago 2 30 p m with through cars to Buffalo New York and connections. Train 6 leaves Chicago 10 30 a m with through cars for points and Brocton Chau tauga Lake points. Dining cars offer meals 35 cents to one dollar. Rates are stated as lowest. Contact Mr J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago Tl.
Dr H F Simmons osteopath will hold clinics at Mrs H J Spencer's residence on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. All chronic diseases treated. Consultation and examination free.
An official political manual endorsed by party National Committees describes a biographical dictionary of candidates and leaders. Agent L W Stearns of Dagger Brook township promotes the work set for delivery late August with expected strong sales.
Telegrams from Shanghai say Li Hung Chang has moved to the arsenal for safety. Foreign consuls warn of possible action if Pekin dispatches are not received within five days, amid reports of missionaries killed in Shan Si and brutal treatment of refugee Canadians en route to Shanghai.
Washington reports nothing of note on the Chinese situation from the state department. Admiral Remey’s dispatch prompts changes in the marine corps while Minister Wu seeks a brief meeting with Acting Secretary Hill and leaves with optimism for imminent developments. The Canton edict unsettles officials as a potential prelude to war and defense moves. Korea’s Boxer agitation relief allows Russia to redeploy troops for the international column.
Hong Kong reports the Hai Nan governor cannot protect foreigners any longer. Consul Wildman is asked to dispatch a warship to evacuate Americans from Nadoa. Nine American Presbyterian missionaries are feared murdered by imperial troops amid Boxer fighting. Refugees flood Hong Kong as West River outbreak looms.
From London dispatches the European debate centers on securing reliable Pekin information and choosing a supreme allied command. Officials warn that conflicting telegrams from Tien Tsin signal divisions among admirals, risking a rushed advance unless governments agree on unified leadership and clear plans.
Secretary of State Hay arrived in Canton at 11 45 a m and met by Secretary Cortegou. He went to the McKinley home for a conference with the president. The McKinleys hosted lunch for Hay at 12 45 p m and he left for Washington at 1 35 p m.
A cablegram from Admiral Romey reports Major Waller takes command of the First Regiment after Colonel Meade is condemned at Mare Island hospital. The message says marine forces are cleared of any misdeeds such as burning houses or looting at Tien Tsin.
Washington July 27 The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow reports Cuban postal frauds show Neely embezzled at least 131 718 dollars. He recommends questioning Director General Rathbone for unauthorized per diem allowances and cashing warrants. The report outlines the Neely led bureau and lack of proper audit, with shortages totaling 80 000 and stamp surcharges 101 118, max near 150 000.
Private advices from Kingston Jamaica report the renomination of President Zelaya of Nicaragua. The election appears virtually assured as he has already held the office for three terms.
In the house of lords the bill prohibiting the exportation of arms and munitions of war passed its third reading. A Waco Texas plant, one of the South’s largest ice and refrigerating works, was destroyed by a boiler room explosion, killing two workers and injuring three more seriously.
American League results show Indianapolis defeating Kansas City 5 to 4, Cleveland beating Chicago 3 to 2, Detroit losing 2 to 0 at Minneapolis, Buffalo routing Milwaukee 6 to 2. National League games include Philadelphia 13 over Cincinnati 2, Brooklyn 6 over Chicago 2, Boston 18 over St Louis 5, and Pittsburgh 11 over New York 3.
DuLouTn July 26 market report lists cash and arrive prices for wheat varieties including No. 1 hard 79 1/2 to 77 1/2 cents, No. 2 Northern 75 to 77 cents, and No. 8 72 cents. Flax cash values cited at 1.50 dollars per bushel, with September at 1.374 and October 1.34.
In Minneapolis on July 26 the In Store No 1 Northern futures show July 74 and 3/4 cents, September 75 and 0 cents, December 7 cents. On Track No 1 hard 77 and 3/4, No 1 Northern 75 and 3/4, No 2 Northern 72 and 40/100 cents.
CATTLE market steady with beeves at 5.00 to 5.15, cows bulls and mixes 2.00 to 4.25, stockers and feeders 8.60 to 4.00, calves and yearlings 3.50 to 4.50. HOGS market steady with price range 4.90 to 5.05. Receipts include 400 cattle and 1,500 hogs.
Hog market opened 100 lower and closed steady amid light receipts. Hogs sold best near 4.25 to 5.02 scalp, cattle prices steady with choice butcher cows 3.75 to 4.25 and steers 4.75 to 5.16, veal calves 3.60 to 4.50, stockers 4.25 to 4.75, steer calves 8.25 to 8.50. Sheep receipts light with fat sheep 3.50 to 4.00 and lambs 4.00 to 5.59. Totals: cattle 125 calves 30 sheep 6 hogs 70.
Chicago July 26 cattle steady to strong with steers near 5.45 to 5.80, stockers 5.10 to 5.15, cows and heifers around 3.00 to 5.15. Texas fed steers about 4.80 to 5.2. Hogs 100 lower with mixed and butcher at 5.00 to 5.27, good to choice heavy near 5.30, light at 5.80. Sheep 10c higher with sheep 4.20 to 4.50 and lambs 4.00 to 5.0.
The notice lists wheat, corn, oats, pork, and dairy prices with July, August, September futures and cash rates. Wheat ranges from 70 to 79 cents, corn around 37 to 38, oats near 22 to 24, pork futures at 11.50 to 11.90, with cash and poultry prices noted.
Lord Roberts reports General Archibald Hunter’s force was heavily engaged July 24 and 25 south of Bethlehem. Boers entrenched and fought stubbornly, causing about 50 British casualties and a retreat from several positions. Hunter moved to Brandwater Basin while Macdonald and Hamilton blocked Boer outlets as federals evacuated Witnek.
The London dispatch reports Lord Roberts has moved to Bronkhorst Spruit between Pretoria and Middleburg. He abandons Pretoria and Johannesburg under guard, aiming to deny Boer profits by delaying at halts. Boers raid near Pretoria as Roberts presses north to the Lydenberg area.
British dispatch from Balmoral dated July 25 states Boers engaged French and Hutton six miles south of Balmoral. Anderson's mounted infantry attacked the Boer right while French executed a turning movement on their left causing the Boers to break and flee.
Havana announces a decree calling a constitutional convention with delegate elections on the third Saturday in September. Delegates will elect a convention to meet November first in Havana to shape the relationship between the United States and Cuba.
United States Minister to Peru reports Peru has adopted the gold standard and issued the libra, a gold coin identical in weight and fineness to the English pound. The libra and silver sol circulate on equal terms, with libra coinage free and silver used subsidiarily in banks nationwide.
Consul Gudger reports in Panama that the revolutionary movement has collapsed and the Liberals unexpectedly surrendered. Quiet is now prevailing in the country, according to the State Department dispatch dated July 27.
The Fifth United States infantry numbered 1,800 officers and men, led by Colonel Robert Moale, moved through Chicago at night en route to San Francisco where transports await to carry the unit to China.
The Delaware and Hudson miners and drivers went on strike in Scranton and Oliphant, Pa., for higher pay. Four mines were idle here and three at Oliphant, affecting about four thousand men and boys employed at the mines.
Georgetown and Scott County residents anticipate a large group from Powers Mountain arriving Monday or Tuesday. Local officials and residents fear potential trouble from the meeting.
At about 11 o clock an armed masked man entered George Larson her West Superior saloon and demanded money. Larson charged the robber and was shot in the head and thigh. the assailant seized the cash and fled with about twelve dollars. Larson is reported to be near death.
Fire at 225 and 227 South Water Street causes $75,000 in damage and kills about 6,000 chickens. The blaze injures a dozen women and threatens the block briefly before containment.
The Kentucky Press association of 100 members reached St Paul at 8 a m. after breakfast at the Ryan hotel the editors toured the city and visited Fort Snelling and Minnehaha falls during their visit.
In Duke of Athol's grounds at Blaircastle England a bare crag named Craigiebarns was made lush by Alexander Nasmyth who filled tin canisters to fit old cannon bores with seeds and fired them at the rock. Seeds scattered but took root in cracks, growing into trees and climbing plants over years.
An Exchange item notes a New England school mispronounced Sioux as Siox. A committee member corrected the class by clarifying it is Soo, not Siox, but he did not press the issue further.
A young man named Sweet and a young woman named Lowe became engaged to marry. They attended church together, and while they walked the aisle the choir sang the song Sweet and Low, unaware of the humorous coincidence. This event occurred in a city in Michigan.
A historical note on Oliver of Malmesbury’s attempts to fly in the eleventh century using winged apparatus and the later ideas of Leonardo da Vinci. It cites Leonardo’s parachute concept and his early screw propeller notion as part of early aviation history.
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