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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1888
Page
1
The piece argues Vice Presidential choice Levi P Morton strengthens Civil protection support and Harrison will sweep elections. It cites Brainerd post office wages of 1800 dollars and predicts Indiana favoring a 10000 vote margin. It notes Republican convention actions and free trade opposition.
The piece argues Harrison remains an honest figure amid Republican Blaine tensions. It notes Democratic displeasure over Blaine's nomination failure, praises Judge Sleeper's growing support, and criticizes misuse of citizen names by some speakers. It predicts votes shifting to Harrison and Morton as Democrats split.
The Globe reports Geo. Holland is likely to secure the Democratic convention endorsement in the Fifteenth District. Critics say his pursuit of the people’s nomination, rather than standing on lifelong principles, has upset many Democrats who feel betrayed.
The Fergus Journal credits Gov. McGill for practical steady handling of the grasshopper problem. It praises his plain business like approach and notes he gains farmers' support despite political critics who may turn away.
A Wadena resident in the Merchants hotel voiced support for Judge Sleeper’s re election saying the judge is honest and able. The speaker cited a prior case where the defendant claimed the judgment proved the judge’s integrity and strength as a candidate.
The Republican Convention met at the courthouse and, amid credentials and speeches, nominated Chauncy B. Sleeper for judge of the Fifteenth Judicial District. Sleeper pledged impartial, merit based decisions and highlighted a record of no overruled final hearings.
A telegram from Artkix dated June 27 claims a revolt against Sleeper includes a small group tied to Holland's allies and predicts Sleeper will win a strong vote in Aitkin County. The message to the Pioneer Press stresses the source as possibly more truthful than other reports.
Benjamin Harrison was born in North Bend Ohio on August 2 1833. He began law practice in Indianapolis in 1854 and graduated from Miami University in Oxford Ohio at age 18. He became a brigadier general in 1864 and later served as U S senator from Indiana starting 1881.
Levi P Morton rose from a county store to head Morton Bliss Co with offices in New York London and Paris He served in Congress and declined the navy secretary post later serving as minister to France He supported Conkling and used his wealth for charity including sending aid to Ireland He is described as a conservative business leader and strong candidate for public office
In Aitkin and surrounding counties the drive to back Attorney George Holland for judge of the 15th district is described as a backroom scheme. Critics allege no caucuses or public input occurred and that proxies and manipulated support carried the effort. The piece condemns the process as a farce and urges public consultation.
Analysis cites eight close states from the last presidential race with slim margins in Nevada New York Connecticut Michigan Indiana New Jersey California and Oregon, arguing tariff issues could swing votes and noting Michigan remains uncertain. The report also notes Cleveland’s weak hold on Connecticut and a sharp Michigan outlook. A separate item reports a man who killed his wife and her lover then himself in Minneapolis Tuesday, dying last night.
The speaker dismisses attacks on a convention originators as a roaring farce and notes the public likely sees the humor, reacting with disbelief at the outrageous behavior. The tone suggests a critique of pretentious rhetoric and a call for realistic public scrutiny.
Notice that after over three months of default the owner J W Varney failed to pay for pasturing and keeping a three year old iron grey colt. The colt was in Varney's possession and will be sold at public auction for cash at the Brainerd courthouse front door on Saturday July 1 1858 at 10 am to satisfy due pasturing keeping and sale expenses.
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