07 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1889
Page
1
A series of local notes reflect turmoil and development across Minnesota towns and beyond. The Rochester asylum suspensions loom large amid discussions of justice while Brainerd real estate activity remains high and Traverse county logistics shift to Wheaton. The St James hotel fire at Stevens Point claims lives, with warnings about crime and civic affairs interwoven alongside Brainerd Gun Club plans a Fourth of July tournament to draw crowds.
A massive blaze in Seattle Washington destroyed the entire business portion, reaching thirty one blocks. Banks hotels loading houses newspaper offices railroad depots mills steamboat wharves coal bunkers and warehouses were all burned to the ground as the fire raged through the night.
The St Cloud land office printing favors Democratic papers despite a Republican officeholder under C F Macdonald. Editors demand journal parity, threaten protests to Washington, and call for Macdonald’s resignation amid partisan notices and public notices misdirected to Democratic organs.
A small cyclone in LitTLe FAs on Decoration Day wrecked a covered carriage and, on Saturday, demolished a shed and scattered a chamber. The disturbances originate from the same center, moving in the same direction, with a stack of hay lifted several hundred feet. A fatality seems attached to Brooks' property.
The heirs of E P Allis of Milwaukee received 461386 from life insurance policies split by three companies 321855 of which is in the payout. Reported as the largest single life insurance payment in the nation, reflecting expanding company limits and greater willingness to insure large sums.
A grand opening banquet at the Arlington Hotel wowed Brainerd residents. Guests arrived by 9:30, the Third Regiment Band played, and speeches by C. L. Spaulding and Mr. Wise highlighted plans for a premier hotel. A lavish menu followed with live toasts and dancing into the early hours. The event showcased Brainerd’s growth and hospitality.
Brother McDonald of the St. Cloud Times praises how Cleveland remains admired post presidency, contrasting with the treatment of Republican ex presidents. He notes Republicans always had multiple leaders, avoiding the single-heir pressure Democrats faced.
In probate court special term April 10 1889 the matter of the estate of Syian Erath deceased is heard on petition by Herman Erath Wright County Minnesota seeking administration for Florian Erath late of Crow Wing County who died intestate March 23 1889 at Crow Wing County. The judge orders notice to heirs and interested parties by publication for three weeks in Brainerd Dispatch Brainerd Minnesota.
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