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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1901
Page
4
The remark questions wartime actions, suggesting China should seek indemnity if the alleged mass killings are accurate. It reflects wartime sentiment and accusations without detailing specific incidents or sources.
The passage lauds President McKinley saying no prior U S leader matched his broad backing from all social groups and political factions, asserting exceptional popular trust and bipartisan respect.
The article notes Tue Arena began printing in-house last week and presents a notably improved appearance. Editor Cox appears to enjoy the broad prosperity of these favorable republican times.
A Forum writer imagines the United States expanding to Alaska through Patagonia with a population of 300 million. The piece is clearly speculative and not a forecast.
The text notes that Bryan will not seek the presidency again unless essential to uphold his principles. It forecasts attempts to persuade followers that a new run might be necessary, signaling a cautious political stance without committing to a future bid.
A Philadelphia family reportedly lived two years with no expenses, totaling about $50,000 in value. The claim notes over 200 merchants were affected. The account frames the family’s business prowess as extraordinary and contrasts it with J. P. Morgan.
The new board of control directs that no relatives by blood or marriage of any board member or any state official, head of department, or official in charge of any state institution, shall be employed or retained in state institutions. The rule is praised as beneficial to public service.
An aged Philadelphia woman with twelve well to do children sought admission to the county poor house. The judge summoned the unfilial children and offered them a choice to send $10 weekly for their mother's support or face 90 days in jail each. The judge is praised as a credit to the bench.
A list of delinquent taxes offered for sale at last spring’s forfeited sale is re published by order of the legislature. The sale is set for the second Monday in September the 9th. Owners may redeem before sale for 50 percent of the judgment. if not redeemed the properties will be sold for not less than 50 percent, with the purchaser gaining immediate possession after redemption period ends.
A tax payer criticizes Assessor Trommald for blaming the county auditor over railroad lots not taxed. The letter argues ordinary taxpayers already bear tax burdens and leases may shift taxes to lessees, urging the current auditor to act and ensure proper listing.
Married announcements report John Corkery and Mary Frazer wed at St Francis church with Rev Father Lynch. Attendants Will Corkery and Delia Lynch. reception at the bride’s home. Also noted are Dr H F Simmons and Miss Isabella laidner wedding in Minneapolis and couple headed to Boston, plus Joseph Lyonias and Mary Annie Leners married at St Francis on a Sunday with Rev Lynch.
H. W. Simmons died at St Josephs hospital on Tuesday April 30 aged 58 after bowel trouble. Funeral held at M E church Thursday with Rev Clulow officiating. He had been a teamster in West Brainerd and leaves a wife. Evaline Vanasse died at the Crow Wing family home Monday May 1 of pneumonia aged one. Funeral at St Francis church Wednesday with Rev Father Lynch officiating.
The two year old Ida B. Ransom of East Brainerd died Monday April 29 from bowels inflammation. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday May 1 by Rev Clark. Archie Blomstrom, 14 months, died Wednesday May 1 from pneumonia. funeral to be held this morning.
Y M C A secretary A L Wilhelm went to Minneapolis. H E K W Simon to speak next Sunday after noon. David D Schrader resigns as assistant secretary effective May 23. Board names new officers: H A Lyddon president, Albert Angel first vice president, A E Losey second vice president, I W McKay recording secretary, H EB W Simon treasurer. John Larson residence struck by lightning. chimney damaged. stove thrown. An ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea claims to cure facial eruptions.
A Washington Star brief quotes a jovial attendee calling a banquet one of the most original he has attended. The event is noted for its lack of a traditional chorus as no one offered to sing For He Is a Jolly Good Fellow.
An irate father questions why his son never sits in class. The boy quips that the teacher forbids sitting, while the father cites frequent feet at the back as the root cause. The exchange is reported in a Chicago News excerpt.
Paul Guilford discharged on petit larceny charge. Henry Eaclaire fined $1 for draying without a license. Geo Henderson and Jule Jamieson’s bartender guilty of drunkenness fined $7.40 for a Salvation Army disturbance. J. McGarry fined $10 for rock wagon on bicycle path. Minnie Sullivan and Mary Bakke jailed for disorderly house and fined $26.75. Jess Taylor, arrested for board debt on a St Paul train, found not guilty and discharged after brief trial.
E T Davidson manager of the Davidson opera house returned from Brainerd where he reviewed proposed plans for a new Brainerd theater. He praised Brainerd supporters confirming fifteen thousand dollar commitments and predicted a first class theatre this season after blue penciling the Duluth architect’s design. He said delegations will visit local and regional houses for additional guidance.
Mail carrier Burnett Mann recalls three years of kidney pain and backache. After using Electric Bitters, he says six bottles cured him and made him feel like a new man. The product claims to regulate stomach liver kidneys and bowels with a satisfaction guarantee.
About fifteen wheelmen attended the meeting at the Y M C A last Friday to form a committee with the council to plan bicycle paths. R D King was elected chair man and C H Paine secretary. A ward-based committee was named: First Ward C B Rowley Second Ward R D King Third Ward W H Sadler Fourth Ward Jas Boyle Fifth Ward John Goedderz. J N Sanborn offered a resolution favoring no special bicycle police on sidewalks and lenient enforcement where paths are scarce. Adair moved to table, but the motion failed and the resolution passed.
Crow Wing County Cycle Path Association seeks to raise at least a hundred dollars by selling 60 cent tags to riders. Proceeds will fund maintenance of the Gull Lake cycle path, described as the only good country path in the county. Tags are on sale at S. R. Adair's and R. D. King's.
A new time card goes into effect Sunday for the N P railroad. Transcontinental trains resume with no major changes to Brainerd service except a noon train to and from Duluth. No 5 from the south arrives ten minutes later. The time card published elsewhere reflects the change.
A historical excerpt details how plains Indians used smoke rings and fire arrows as a long distance telegraph to relay warnings and tactical moves. One ring signaled danger, three rings signaled imminent attack, and multiple arrows conveyed critical directions across vast distances.
A young woman noted for tact and discernment has had two marriages. Her first husband was a minister who died. Years later she remarried his brother, a New York lawyer. A caller asked about a photograph and she explained it as her late husband’s brother who was dear to them both.
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