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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1894
Page
5
Citizens discuss inviting Congressman Breckenridge to deliver a lecture on social purity in Brainerd, viewing his appearance as a potential drawing card for local interest and attendance.
BreckesRIDGE may avoid paying damages in a breach of promise case but faces ruin to his character and the contempt of decent people, a worse consequence than any monetary award.
The speech given in Minneapolis on Wednesday marks a notable national moment for William McKinley as he opens a path toward the 1896 presidency. Supporters hailed the major’s stance and the principles he represents, signaling strong early momentum.
The statement claims twelve billion dollars in trade loss during the first year of the democratic administration, plus extensive property value shrinkage and widespread hardship from hunger and financial disaster.
Minneapolis and Duluth push for new counties in Rainy River region and north of Wade na Crow Wing Hubbard. Proposals seek Itasca Beltrami Cass detachment, with rail extension from Brainerd guiding schemes. County seats would be Rainy Lake City and Leech Lake area, as legislators weigh organized territory rules.
The document lists legal holidays as First Monday in September Labor Day February 22 Washingtons birthday May 30 Memorial Day and the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even numbered years General Election Day. It notes Sundays Thanksgiving Good Friday Christmas New Years Day and the Fourth of July as holidays by statute with payable dates moved to the preceding day if they fall on those dates.
Governor McKinley addresses about 10 000 in Minneapolis urging a protective tariff, praising Republican principles, criticizing the Wilson bill as sectional, and urging unity under a national, labor–wage aligned policy while highlighting past tariff successes and the Northwest’s pivotal role in national destiny.
The Northern Pacific Railroad offers low round trip rates to California points with tickets valid until July 15 1894 and eligible for stopovers under certain conditions. The promotion encourages winter stays in southern California and attendance at the San Francisco mid winter fair. Prices include 80.50 to San Francisco via Portland or Missouri River return, with contact for details at St Paul Minnesota. Also promotes C A Walker & Co beef and a music subscription offer from Popular Music Monthly with eight cents postage.
The Milwaukee line boasts strong reliability and popular favor with vestibuled, steam heated coaches, electric lighting, private compartments, library dining cars, and exclusive berths. Five daily trains run Twin Cities to Chicago, plus service to St Louis and Kansas City, under J T Conxer, Assistant General Passenger Agent, St Paul.
Minnesota probate court in Crow Wing County grants letters testamentary to Thomas Blackburn for Zillah Goss. Creditors have six months to present claims with weekly Brainerd Dispatch publication for three weeks, hearing dates set monthly for examination. Case dated March 5, 1894. Milton McFadden judge. Lion E. Lum attorney.
In Crow Wing County probate court March 17 1894 petition of N P White to administer Anna E White estate is heard on April 7 at 16:00 at the courthouse. Notice to heirs and interested parties to be published weekly for three weeks in Brainerd Dispatch. Also final proof notice for John G Knebel land claim filed with May 2 1894 hearing in Brainerd before F Alderman.
First publication March 23 1894 notice of final proof to establish residence and cultivation on the WyNEX S NW Sec 22 Twp 48 Range 30. Hearing before F Alderman Merk District Court Brainerd Minnesota on May 2 witnesses James Galbraith Nathan A Lease John G Knebel Abraham C Guiettall all residents of Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota.
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