This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
4
Nearaska reports a mix of school building methods with 141 log structures, 517 sod houses, one baled straw, and one steel schoolhouse reflected in local records.
The financial bill establishing the gold standard passed both houses and was signed by the president on Wednesday, formalizing its status as law. The measure sets monetary policy aligning with gold reserves and marks a major fiscal shift.
A distressed reflection on Kentucky politics notes that honesty and honor among politicians from both parties are regarded as uncertain and unreliable by many observers. The remark highlights widespread mistrust in public figures across the state.
Wau. L. Winxoom of Duluth announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for congress from the district. He attacks Adam Bede calling him not a new recourt from another party.
Speaking on prosperity, the times are measured by railroad tax contributions to the state treasury. This year the railroads paid about $1,500,000, roughly $240,000 more than in 1899.
Dutoin offers little consolation to the Democrats this year as the recent city election alters their longtime stronghold. Even the Reform Press Bureau voices disappointment over the outcome.
The Herald notes that CuirFMAN is a candidate for the Republican nomination for mayor of St Paul. It asserts his election would be a clean toppling victory for Republicans statewide, urging younger, progressive party members in St Paul and across the state to back him.
Rev Charles M. Sheldon author of In His Steps leads a Christian daily plan appealing to readers and press. London papers plan to reproduce editions in England and local mail demand has trebled, creating an immense business prospect and press interest.
W S McClenahan of Brainerd announces withdrawal from the Democratic party. He cites national issues of 1896 and 1900, contraction and isolation policies, and duties of government as motives for his switch. He predicts many Minnesota Democrats will follow to support Republican principles.
The Detroit Record notes anxiety over the May absolute tax sale covering all delinquent lands for 1895 and prior years. Redemption ends May 7 with full taxes and 10 percent interest. after that sale goes to highest bidder with proceeds to county and state.
A passage explains why taxes are paid and what they fund. It argues that a taxpayer with 1000 dollars of property pays 10 to 15 dollars yearly and receives police, fire protection, education, street and sidewalk oversight, road bridges, courts, and regulation of insurance, among other public goods.
The Minneapolis Journal offers northwest news service Washington service and Bart’s daily cartoons as its three key components, making the paper invaluable to northern readers by supplying this trio of features.
An advertisement urges every family to stock its medicine chest with Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a natural remedy for coughs and colds, promoted at Hoffman’s Columbia chain.
The piece notes Japanese names as queer sounding yet paired with sound personalities. Marquis Yamagata, while traveling the North Western Line, praised rail speed and comfort. It speculates on his reaction to the Northwestern Limited between the Twin Cities and Chicago and the absence of extra fare for such grandeur.
When traveling east or south remember Wisconsin Central Ry trains leave St Paul and Minneapolis daily for Milwaukee Chicago and Manitowoc connecting with all eastern and southern lines. Further information from nearest ticket agent. Jas C Pono G P A Milwaukee Wis. Columbia chain wheels Hoffmans forty dollars.
Delegates from six unions met at the central hose house Friday night to form a trade and labor assembly. Represented were the iron moulders barber's retail clerk's machinists cigar maker's and retail liquor dealer's unions. John O'Toole elected chairman L A Lajoie secretary. Officers named include President John O'Toole Vice President Jas Cullen Rec Sec J C Smallwood Financial Sec A M Johnson Statistician J B Dehlin Serjeant At Arms P J Clousteen Trustees Jas Dewar H Huh Krause L Stahlman. Next meeting scheduled for the 23rd inst.
Special Probate term in Crow Wing County orders hearing on April 2 1900 at Brainerd Court House for the estate of Mary A Batchelder intestate. Surviving husband Jay A Batchelder petitioning to appoint administrator with notices to heirs and interested parties via weekly Brainerd Dispatch publication for three successive weeks.
In the District Court of Minnesota Fifth Division the bankrupt George H Stratton of Brainerd requests a full discharge from all debts provable against his estate under bankruptcy acts. He states he was adjudged bankrupt October 6 1409 and has surrendered property and complied with all requirements, dated March 9 1900. Attorney J Murphy represents the bankrupt.
J. R. Garrison, cashier of the Bank of Thornville, Ohio, credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his severe lung trouble after a bout with illness. He says it’s the best medicine for cold or lung issues and keeps a bottle on hand. Trial bottles free at McFadden Drug Co and Johnson’s Pharmacy. price one dollar.
A jumble of medical claims from Dr. Ribbel’s clinic to Bucklen’s Amica Salve and Doan’s Kidney Pills fills a local page. Included are endorsements by Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson and Mrs. Moses Derocher detailing back pain and kidney relief claims.
Pursuant to orders from the Commissioner of the General Land Office the public will offer for sale on March 24 1900 at 1 00 p m at the office the following land tract The ae NE Section 4 Township 48 N Range All adverse claimants must file claims by the sale date or lose rights M D Taylor Register Cloud Minn February 15 1900
Land Office at St. Cloud Minnesota. Notice is given that Orin Ostrander has filed for final proof to support his claim. Proof will be made before W A M Johnston Clerk of District Court at Brainerd Minnesota on April 2 1900. Claim No 18818 SWX NWX Sec 22 T135 R3W. Witnesses: John Fisher Frankie Ruben Ray Paul Markee. Address: Brainerd Crow Wing Co Minnesota.
Land Office at St. Cloud Minnesota dated March 1 1900 announces that John P Gorst has filed notice of intention to make proof before W A M Johnston on April 20 1900 for parcel NW NE and NEX NW Section 27 Township 43 Range 41 requiring continuous residence and cultivation. Named settlers include George Gibson William Green Henry M Davis and Samuel Williams all of St Matthias Minnesota and Brainerd Minnesota with related notations on residency and cultivation.
The Land Office at St. Cloud Minn notices settler Fred Granbagen has filed for final proof on his claim for sections 8S and 8% NW in township 17 range 28. The final proof raid is set for Tuesday March 27 1900 with witnesses Deitric Harmen Fred Errich Fred Debning and Christ Pehning, all of Aitkin Minnesota.
The document lists landowners Andrew M Kittle Halverson John Ford Ever Anderson and the P O address of all Pequot Crow Wing Co Minn compiled on behalf of M b Taylor Register.
Notice records William Petre of Brainerd Minnesota filing for final proof to support his land claim EX NW and Lot 1 Section 26 Township 45 Range 29. The proof will be examined March 23 1900 before W A M Johnston Clerk of District Court. Witnesses named: George Bock Henry Wellwood Jonathan Finley Joseph Golla. Postoffice address Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota. M D Taylor Register.
Land Office at Atona Minnesota notes John Baieden has filed to make lerk of District Court in Brainerd after March 31 1900 seeking land in Nk NW and NX NWX Section 4 Township 43 Range 29 Crow Wing County Minnesota. Other names Warren Frey Sam Robinson Milton D. Gorton Peter Barto appear as P O addresses.
Notice states that on April 2 1900 Anton Enu is to prove land claim before the District Court at Brainerd Minnesota The witnesses listed are Emil Hanson John G Hanson Erick Tisk and Peter Nygren with Deerwood Crow Wing County Minnesota as their addresses
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.