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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
4
CuaARLEY Towne calls a nationwide convention set for July 4 in Kansas City with odds at 16 to 1. The announcement frames a major national gathering to discuss policy and unity.
The newly elected mayor of Duluth orders removal of all nickel in the slot machines and requires saloons to close at 11 PM. Old timers view the changes as radical shifts in city life.
The Representative reports Captain W. W. Smallwood of Duluth as the populist candidate for Congress in the district. Cholly Towne seems to have lost support with mid-roaders.
Democrats say Republicans gained over 500 votes in Duluth since the last election, indicating growing Democratic strength in the city. The explanation for the shift is welcomed as clarified.
The article notes a yearly levy exceeding thirty thousand dollars on populist and democratic officials to sustain the democratic state machine. It mentions that some of the supporters are wavering as the customary offering is collected.
The notice informs that users of wagons with tires at least three inches wide may get a $2 tax reduction per wagon, as long as the total reduction does not exceed their tax amount.
The former mayor of Little Falls declares he will remain in town and continue to trouble people despite election defeat, implying ongoing friction since the vote tally.
The contest decides who shall give the nominating speech at the Republican state convention, not the governor pick. With 5S. R. Van Sant as candidate, all factions unite and claim the state will be redeemed from populist control.
The Dispatch reports Congressman Morris communicates about a competitive examination for naval academy admission to be held in this city on Friday April 13 at the courthouse. Requirements are set out in a notice in another column of this issue.
On May 15 in Duluth the congressional convention and a second slate for electing two delegates to the national Republican convention will be held. Likely nominees include Hon. A F Ferris of Duluth and Dr Eoland of Duluth. The convention is expected to nominate Page Morris to seek re election.
Washington correspondents of the Twin City press push a Joel Heatwole gubernatorial boom claiming momentum in Northern Minnesota. In Minnesota, no such boom exists. locals call out political rot and urge papers to stick to news rather than speculation. The people are getting tired.
The Brainerd Tribune lauds Congressman Morris for voting his conscience on the Porto Rican tariff. The editorial says his constituents admire his courage, candor, and lack of duplicity and argues it would be unfair to replace a proven, effective representative now.
A. F. Ferris of Brainerd will be elected by acclamation as a district delegate to the National Republican convention. The event will honor him as a good man, per the Wadena Pioneer Journal.
The Tut Wadena community announces a $500 reward for information leading to the fire bug's capture. Residents insist the culprit is among them and urge tipsters to come forward.
The Minneapolis Journal touts its large corps of correspondents in New York Chicago Montreal Boston and other cities and its access to the world wide Associated Press and leading foreign newspapers. The notice frames the paper as having globe reach through a special news service.
Brainerd residents rally to Doan’s Kidney Pills with Mrs Brain of 125 South Ninth Street praising relief from back pain and kidney issues. She credits the product for restored health and normal function after using the pills purchased at McFadden Drug Co and Johnson’s Pharmacy. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the pills nationwide.
The Northern Pacific introduces a new train system to start April 29, including the North Coast Limited. The set features ten heavy eight-car trains with electric lighting, Westinghouse air brakes, tall Schenectady engines, and an observation car. Passengers gain modern comforts from smoking rooms to a barber shop and a 125 volt electric dining setup.
Land Office at St. Cloud Minnesota announces final proof filings by Christian Miller H E No 16168 for the NW quarter and SE quarter of section 8 township 133 range 28. Proof will be made before W A M Johnston Clerk of District Court at Brainerd Minnesota on May 5 1900. Witnesses: Robert C Summers William Summers Noah Ferrill Vallentine Ferrill. P O Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota. M D Taylor Register.
Land Office at St. Cloud Minnesota March 28 1900 Notice is given that Freeman Thorpe has filed intention to make final proof in support of his claim before W A M Johnston Clerk of District Court Brainerd Minnesota on Monday May 7 1900 He seeks to prove ownership of LEX SEX and Lot 1 2 4 and 8 Sec 18 Twp 135 Range 28 with witnesses John N Sanborn from Brainerd and Fred Thoreson John E Mateon and C F Lindstrom from Hubbard Minnesota
Charles Backer applies for a license to sell intoxicating liquors at a ground floor location in Pequot Crow Wing County Minnesota from April 3 1900 to April 3 1901 A hearing is set for April 8 1900 before the Crow Wing County Board of County Commissioners Attest A Mahlum County Auditor
W L Whitcomb applies for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors at a described frame building lot in Crow Wing County Minnesota. The application covers April 3 1900 to April 3 1901 and will be heard April 3 1900 at an adjourned Crow Wing County Board meeting. Attest A Mahilum.
Land Office at St Cloud Minnesota 1900 notice that Orin Ostrander has filed for final proof to his claim E 18818 for SW of NW late 3 4 5 Sec 22 T135 R2. The proof will be before W A M Johnston Clerk District Brainerd Minnesota on Sunday April 2 1900. Names John Fisher Frank Rogers Ruben Gray Paul Markee. Address P D Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota. Register M D Taylor.
A notice states John P. Gorst filed intent to run for Clerk of District Court in Brainerd Minnesota on April 20 1900. The notice lists the NW NE and NEX NW Section 27 Township 43 Range 41 and names residents George Gibson William Green Henry M Davis and Samuel Williams as continuous residents or land cultivators in St Matthias and Brainerd Minnesota.
Notice dated Feb 19 1900 states John Baieden has filed for final proof in support of his claim H E 16789 for the N half of NW and NW quarter of NE in Section 4 Township 43 Range 29. The land is in Warren Godfre Sam Robinson Milton D Gorton Peter Barto Brady Brainerd Crow Wing Co Minnesota. Adjoining names listed with post office Brainerd.
Land Office at St. Cloud Minnesota reports an entry by Anton Knius showing intent to claim a 160 acre tract in Township 46 Range 22 NWX section 22. Witnesses listed include Emil Hanson John G Hanson Erick Tisk and Peter Nygren addressed at Deerwood Crow Wing County Minnesota. Court appearance set for April 2 1906 in Brainerd Minnesota.
Land Office at Cloud Minnesota, March 17 1900. A settler files intention to make final proof for a land claim in Deerwood Crow Wing County. Name entries include Jonatton Shell and others with addresses in Deerwood Minnesota. Proof hearing set for Friday April 7 1900 at District Court Booleans Minnesota.
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