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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1888

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Judge Sleeper Sought for Fifteenth District Bench Nomination

Bar association members urge Judge C B Sleeper to allow his name as candidate for the upcoming election. The judge replies thoughtfully as support from attorneys and the public grows, praising his impartiality and integrity during his year on the bench.

C. B. Sleeper Fifteenth Judicial District Judge Sleeper Sleeper Fifteenth District Bar Association

Buckman Enters Congressional Race Rumor

The Aitkin Age notes Senator Buckman has decided to run for Congress and is favored to win. A call for a Republican delegate county convention is issued to meet at the courthouse on June 11.

Buckman Court House Crow Wing County Bramerd St. Cloud Brainerd

Locke Enters race as Fifth District free trader

It is announced that St. Cloud nominates a candidate for congress named Locke who describes himself as the champion free trader of the Fifth district.

St. Cloud Locke

Fourth street boomerang's uncertain fate on first birthday

The boomerang on Fourth Street has uncertain prospects. If luck holds, it may reach its first birthday. otherwise its decline has been gradual and painful for those watching.

St. Cloud convention may yield remarkable development

The Ortonville Herald says something remarkable could occur at the St. Cloud convention on the 12th inst. The paper may be alarmed without cause.

Ortonville St. Cloud

Methodist Episcopal Church extends pastor term to five years

The general conference has extended the pastoral term for Methodist Episcopal ministers from three to five years. This change lengthens assignments and reduces frequent transfers within the denomination.

Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference

Otter Tail County Nomination and Election Set

Otter Tail politicians seeking county office face a busy year with a nominating convention on June 11. Five months before the election period provides time for maneuvering, while the county residents are offered their sympathy.

Otter Tail

Dewey Seeks Democrat Support for Revenue Only

A Duluth anecdote recalls Bro. Dewey aiming for Democratic backing as a revenue measure. The party cannot afford a $2,000 “flopper,” so he returns home. If he maintains dignity, he might still sell himself to the Democratic camp before the campaign ends.

Bro. Dewey Duluth

McGill Man Predicts Governor’s renomination

Mr. Kindred, a McGill man, expresses strong support for the governor’s renomination and re election. He says he is for McGill up his way and believes the governor will be renominated and reelected.

Kindred McGill Pioneer Press

Brainerd Daily News Bought to Aid Governorship Bid

Albert Scheffer reportedly purchased the Brainerd Daily News to push his candidacy for governor. The move follows earlier campaigns for George McGill, with questions about whether the paper’s influence will now favor Scheffer despite past advocacy for McGill.

Albert Scheffer Brainerd Daily News McGill Benson Albert

Judge Sleeper Praised for Impartial Court Service

The Hubbard Independent lauds Judge Sleeper after a term of court for his golden opinions and impartial, conscientious rulings. The article underscores his broad respect across classes and his qualification for the position.

Hubbard Independent and Bulletin Hubbard County Sleeper

Local Party Board Names and Regional Listings 1888

The notice lists wards and townships including First Ward Fourth Ward Second Ward Fourth Ward Townships Fairbanks Deerwood Long Lake Mille Lacs Crow Wing Daggett Brook Oak Lawn Bay Lake o o ersville with figures. J. J. Howe, Chairman Rep. Co. Com. Brainerd Minn May 31 1888. Rupert Scuerrer and the Star News Minneapolis appear to have consolidated.

Third Ward Fairbanks Deerwood Long Lake Mille Lacs Crow Wing Daggett Brook Oak Lawn Bay Lake Ooersville J. J. Howe Rep. Co. Com. Brainerd Minn Rupert Scuerrer The Star- News Minneapolis

Brainerd Daily News sale talks intrigue Minneapolis groups

Chicago Herald and Minneapolis Tribune report Brainerd Daily News owners Alvah Dewey and others plan to establish a Democratic daily in the city. Webster of Webster Brandtgen eyes plant interests and a move, with a weekly paper swallowing up and a cash bonus sought from Duluth Democrats. Joseph E Osborn says he did not buy the Brainerd News and Dewey retains control.

Chicago Herald Minneapolis Tribune Duivin Alvah Dewey Brainerd Daily News Webster Webster Ye Brandtgen Minneapolis the Globe Joseph E. Osborn Brainerd News

Knights of Labor to Resume Cooperative Board Work

The general executive board ordered the Minneapolis secretary P McGaughey to restart the cooperative board efforts. Plan includes literature distribution and correspondence with managers to prep for next year, with limited manufacturing activity and no Crow Wing action this year.

Knights of Labor Globe Cooperative Board P. McGaughey Minneapolis General Assembly Co-Operative Board McGaughey Executive Board Crow Wing Knights’ Organization

Tariff protection keeps wealth created by labor at home

The author argues tariffs do not directly add wealth but keep surplus earnings within the country. A protective tariff shifts spending from imports to domestic labor, expanding industries and employment.1950s-like rhetoric cites 1861 shift from revenue-only to protective tariffs improving balance of trade and domestic wealth.

Europe

House and Two Lots on Seventh Street for Sale

For sale at a bargain a house and two lots on Seventh street south. Safe purchase price offered with easy terms. For particulars inquire at Losey and Deans undertaking rooms. A. E. Losey.

Seventh Street South Losey & Dean A. E. Losey Broadway Brainerd Opera House Front Street 9Th Street Steener Sleeper’s Park C. B. Sleeper J. L. Smith Sleeper

Minnesota fifteenth district judge nomination letter 1888

Attorneys at law petition district judge C B Steerer to allow his name for nomination. Brainerd and Brarserp correspondence show support and a warm reply from the judge.

Question of Health on Baking Powder Purity

A housekeeper asks which baking powder to use and argues for pure brands free of alum lime or phosphatic acid. The article cites official chemists finding most powders contain harmful additives, noting Royal can be chemically pure and costly due to a refined cream of tartar process funded by the Royal Baking Powder Company.

Royal Baking Powder Company Chandler Habirshaw New York Times McMurtrie Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C

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