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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1889
Page
5
Joan Brient, eminent English statesman, died on Wednesday. The report notes a day of national mourning and mentions his influence on foreign policy. The obituary reflects on his long career and public service.
Legislation introduced to waive the forfeiture of the Duluth and Winnipeg land grant. Commentary suggests the Duluth people may face renewed setback or opposition in the legislature.
Mrs. Torterson, widow of a murdered Minneapolis street car driver, has remarried, becoming Mrs. Lonsberry. She wed a carpenter from Osceola Wisconsin, taking his surname.
A new law requires all saloons in the state to close by 11 p m daily. If enforced, no intoxicating liquors will be sold after that hour.
Prohibition advocates push through the senate, with two bills introduced in a week. As soon as one measure is defeated, another appears, showing relentless, hopeful activity from anti liquor factions.
The governor earned praise for his firm stance and refusal to let the Barretts defense tactics influence his rulings. He fulfilled a duty to society by considering clemency without fear or interference.
Mayor Hemsteap states he will not seek re election to the office he holds. He says the duties interfere with his medical practice and plans not to run. This leaves Bro Halstead and Postmaster Koop as the remaining contenders.
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette editor Morat Hattsteap is appointed as American minister to the German court. The move faces likely senate rejection amid his harsh attacks on Republican senators. The piece suggests Senators may remember the abuse and retaliate.
The piece notes that most major foreign missions are filled by newspaper men, citing Reid for France Hal sted for Germany Rice for Russia Egan for Chile and New as consul general to London. Willie Haskell is said to have been snubbed, suggesting timing affected gains.
Crow Wing County commissioners asked Hon W A Fleming to seek legislation to share equally with Cass County the cost of repairs to the wagon bridge over the Mississippi at Brainerd. The Cass County correspondence says the request was misrepresented and would aid Cass County only for maintenance shared with Crow Wing, not paying half the bridge.
The Minnesota house debated reapportionment with amendments and a field fight. Members from Winona Blue Earth and other counties expressed grievances as seats shifted to Washington and Rice counties. In the 39th district the change leaves Crow Wing Mille Lacs Todd and Morrison with three representatives and one senator, boosting Republican strength. A bill to set legislature salaries proposes 1000 dollars for presiding officers and 500 for each member per session. The clerk and senate staff are paid modest amounts, and debate touched reporters pay from state funds.
In 1857 at Stillwater an Italian named Columbus demonstrates frogs can regrow legs after hooks and stiletto removal. The narrator tests the claim and finds frogs produce multiple leg pairs over months, enabling cheap supply for workers.
Supt. Greene says he has no official word on a reported Wisconsin Central deal but believes the consolidation is likely. He notes Duluth would gain from increased shipments and urges council passage of the Sixth Avenue bill to improve depots and travel facilities, boosting the city’s status.
The Northern Pacific Railroad has secured control of the Wisconsin Central by lease for possibly 33 or 99 years. The agreement covers 767 miles of road plus Chicago and Milwaukee terminals and favors the NP with a 60 percent operating share and 35 percent of gross receipts as rent amid a planned New York board approval.
Dan Rice lecturing in Texas earns about five hundred dollars weekly for his oratorical work and stunts. Chauncey Warner of Cambridge Vermont donated property worth 40 000 to 50 000 dollars to the Warner Home for Little Wanderers and St. Albans Hospital.
John Brooks, a switchman in the N P yard, fell from a moving engine on the brick yard track in East Brain erd. His leg was crushed above the knee after being caught between the foot board and rail. Engineer George Bertram stopped the engine quickly. Brooks was taken to the Sanitarium for amputation and is recovering unless blood poisoning occurs. He is married with two children living near the opera house.
The Boston Quintette Club appeared at Brainerd’s opera house Monday under the YMC A sponsorship and garnered a clear 159.50. Violin soloist John F Rhodes drew strong praise and an encore, while Anne Carpenter earned two encores with The Last Rose of Summer. The event drew a large crowd and high praise for quality entertainment. A post performance reception hosted visiting performers from nearby cities drew nearly a hundred attendees.
D S Mooers and wife return from St Paul. Lee Whitney faces bond for alleged Seventh Commandment violation. Great interest in new Sunday school formation. Health concerns rise with illness in the area and talk of State Board of Health intervention. Local gossip notes church duff and unruly youths. Epwa signs off with a proverb.
Edward Cash, a Swan River farmer, banished his wife after discovering her alleged affair with worker Jack Phillips. Cash and two witnesses proved the infidelity, sending the wife to Daggett Brook. No crime report expected.
The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway on March 17 1889 launches a through chair car service linking St Paul Minneapolis and Kansas City. Daily except Sunday departure times are 9 10 a m from St Paul 9 50 a m from Minneapolis. Cars feature mahogany cherry and oak finishes with ornate curtains and carpets. For maps rates and time cards contact nearest A R Agent or S F Boyd G T P A Minneapolis.
Notice announces default on an 1887 mortgage by Thomas Quinlan and Mary Quinlan to Edward Johnson. Foreclosure sale set for April 27 1889 at 2 PM at the Brainerd courthouse front door. Property described as the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter and adjacent quarters of section 32, township 47, range 29, Crow Wing County Minnesota, totaling 160 acres.
Advertisements tout travel between Minneapolis and Chicago via the Vestible Limited offering finest sleeping cars and coaches without extra fares. The Lake Superior segment includes Pullman sleepers on night trains and parlor cars on day trains between Minneapolis Saint Paul Duluth and St Paul Ashland.
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