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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1886
Page
2
Brainerd Minnesota Friday morning issue published as the official paper for Crow Wing Cass and Itasca counties. It lists N H Ingersoll and PF W Wieland as editors and proprietors and notes annual subscription and postal status.
A Dutchman runs a Chinese laundry at Crow Lake Oak. Next Tuesday Minnesota votes on a town election centered on licensing. New York street car workers struck yesterday prompting 1,000 policemen to control a car over the track.
Senator McMillan introduces a bill in Congress to appropriate 20000 dollars for a model Indian farm in Northern Minnesota. Mayor Small expresses optimism about the bill and believes the gentleman will be an honor in his position.
Publication notes the Tribune editor spends much of his time refuting claims that he organized the scurrilous dodger printed at his office and expresses shame at the situation.
It has not yet been given out by the incoming administration who will be the chief of police under the new reign, but Chief Shontell has the backing of several prominent citizens and will undoubtedly be retained for a while at least.
George Berg, a 40 year old man employed in the Beede & Bray lumber camp at Wright station four miles west of Duluth, was struck on the head by a falling limb while felling a tree and died from the injuries. It is supposed he had relatives in Minneapolis.
Col Sleeper expresses satisfaction with Mr Small's election and defers policy outlining to him. He believes Mr Small will administer affairs justly for all classes and interests, taking responsibility for shaping a policy.
The Aitkin Age lauds Knute Nelson congressman for championing the Brainerd Dam bill, calling him a shrew politician and magnanimous foe. It notes his first election contest with Mr Kindred and remarks Brainerd votes did not affect the district result but will win him friends there.
The piece argues the high and low license system was used to sway the public and that a $200 license would stay under the new administration. It claims Mr Sleeper would have faced council opposition if attempting any reduction and would have been powerless without council support.
The job department that sold itself for $10 to aid a blackmailing scheme, with none of the connected parties willing to own up, should receive a medal from the council. The writer notes astonishment at a man demeaning himself for such a small sum, far below public esteem.
Minnesota Congressman Knute Nelson was approached by a wildly intoxicated constituent who shouted profanities in the Washington lobby. Nelson, described as obliging, stepped aside to seek the privacy of the house floor to avoid further disturbance.
St. Paul Dispatch quotes a fellow Republican stating the administration has only thirty six more months to remain in power. The remark frames political fragility and upcoming power dynamics within the party.
A Washington telegram dated March 4 reports a favorable Senate vote on granting Mississippi Water Power and Boom Co. the right to build at Brainerd Minnesota. The dispatch says objections were overcome and the dam will be built this season.
The article argues the central north is neglected in state office distributions and urges recognition of northern candidates. It endorses W. W. Hartley of Brainerd for state auditor, praising his long public service and integrity, and dismisses Col. Sleeper from consideration. Hartley is presented as prime statewide choice.
The piece laments defeat and rogue tempers while praising moderation from Mr Small and Col Sleeper. It notes railroad workers backed Small, denies unfairness, and asserts Sleeper could have won with four more weeks of voting, predicting 300 additional Sleeper votes.
The report notes that the only foreheads are the filth slingers and they have been bathing in cold water since the election, but the fever remains and shows no sign of abating.
In a landmark decision in the United States circuit court, Judge Brewer ruled for the Northern Pacific in the dispute with Manitoba over 500000 acres near Glyndov Minnesota. The $4000000 suit centered on which congressional land grant preceded the other and the fate of land along a shifted route. The court dismissed the Manitoba defendants supplemental bill.
A Washington dispatch reports the Brainerd dam bill passed the house without opposition and now meets a senate objection requiring an indemnity provision the government may assume control of the works if desired by indemnifying the company. The senate commerce committee seeks consistency with similar laws. The amendment mirrors the St. Cloud dam provision and others in navigable streams. Once the senate passes the amendment the house will concur, and the measure will be in the government’s favor.
The Knights of Labor in Minnesota's Fourth congressional district exceed ten thousand members, a surge from under 100 four years ago. Minneapolis street car drivers reportedly face mandatory iron clad contracts to refuse union membership or risk discharge. The Pioneer Press allegedly fired a young woman for planning to join a labor union. City labor groups plan to review the matter as Bishop Ireland remarks signal nuanced church stance on secret societies, with diocesan positions differing by city.
The annual county attorney report shows 25 first degree murder charges with 9 convictions, 7 acquittals, 2 nolle prosequi and 7 pending. It lists counts for other crimes including arson 11, burglary 32, embezzlement 10, rape 21, violation of liquor laws 194, and a total of 2842 crimes. municipal and justice courts had 1196 convictions including 620 for assault and battery and 233 for petit larceny.
A column on the first page analyzes the Rich incident, outlining claims of suicide and concomitant murder elements. It weighs motives, surrounding evidence, and public reaction while noting ongoing investigations and official statements.
Numerous brief items report closures and openings, legal actions, and civic developments across Minnesota. Highlights include depots completed in Detroit and Crookston, Faribault barbers facing Sunday restrictions, a new electric lighting plan for Faribault, a toboggan club in Chatfield, and a growing oil company in Le Sueur.
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