New Judicial District Formed in Minnesota
The Tribune notes a new judicial district for Wright Sherburne Anoka and Isanti counties with Judge J B Tarbox appointed. Grand Forks imposes a $100 yearly cigarette license. Minnesota officials appoint barbers examiners including J W Matthews Paul Pettit and M E Murry. Northern Pacific opposition to Hill plan cited. Morrison County gains two staff aides. Crookston gun club president arrested. Pike fry stocking questioned as 100 million planned. Pike River expedition fails. NP bids to move 500000 cubic yards earth. summer plans include track work Staples Little Falls Winnipeg Junction Mandan and Montana cuts.
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St. Paul
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Little Falls
Winnipeg Junction
Mandan
Yellowstone River
Montana
Washington Nominates Veterans to Federal Posts
Washington announces several Minnesota selections for federal roles. Henry A. Castle of St. Paul was nominated auditor of the post office department. Stanford Newell of St. Paul named minister to the Netherlands. James Bixby of Red Wing named Choctaw Indian commissioner. August F. George named receiver of public moneys at Crookston land office. Bixby's post described as high paying and light duties, a possible sinecure, with Nelson calling it a snap.
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Red Wing
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Crookston
Bixby
Washington Dispatches
Dalas Indian Commission
United States
Nelson
Minnesota
The Grand Army Dying At Rate Of A Hundred A Day
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes rapid mortality among Civil War veterans. About 35,000 to 40,000 die each year from natural causes, while roughly three Union veterans die for every two Confederate veterans. Death taps occur every 15 minutes for a veteran. The war had 115,000 Union battle deaths. Time accelerates losses in the nineties compared to bullets in the sixties.
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Grand Army
United States Army
Elk starvation toll in Yellowstone tops lead story
The Fargo Argus reports a startling claim that about 7,500 of the park's 2,000 elk died of starvation last winter, a figure highlighting severe winter losses.
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Fargo Argus
Yellowstone Park
Polk County Roads Funding Courtesy Honored
The Polk County Journal notes state Wm. Marin secured a 450 dollar appropriation for roads and bridges, with a 500 dollar cost and perquisites to maintain him in office, praising him as a faithful servant.
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Polk County
Polk Co. Journal
Brainerd Council Orders Main Street Cleanup and Street Closures
The Brainerd city council with all members present except Alderman McGinn approved several measures. R R Wise was ordered to remove his Main Street land, while Fifth Street grading and park cleanup were referred to the street committee. The Episcopal church ladies won permission to close Seventh Street for a three day fair in September.
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J. B. Harris
Brainerd
Henry I. Cohen
St Hall, Druying
D. D. Smith
Abbott & Wilkins
Slipp Bros
McFadden Drug Co
Brainerd Lumber Co
Gea
Mr. Katz
J. F. McGinnis & Co
Mary
William Waldrof
the Episcopal Church
Seventh Street
Kingwood
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M. K. Swartz
American Sunday School Union reports strong growth and missions
Rev Archibald Speers presents a financial year showing net receipts down 10 343 50 due to fewer legacies but gains from living gifts and donor directed funds. 127 field men organized 1603 new schools serving 61 600 teachers and students, with 8533 conversions, 94 873 family visits, and 6542 Bibles distributed. Also mentions 109 new churches formed and market note on dog food at 2 cents per pound.
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Philadelphia
Organization of Churches
Union Sunday Schools
Cinematoscope to exhibit in Brainerd next week
Lemaire's Cinematoscope will display animated pictures at Sleeper Opera House in Brainerd all of next week with a micro-phonograph. Reserved seats 25 and 35 cents, general admission 25 cents, gallery 15 cents. Ladies' free night Monday May 10th for paid reserved seat holders. Reserved seats on sale at E F Atwood's drug store.
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Matilda Anderson
Brainerd Co-Operative Building and Loan Association
Crow Vacane
Minnesota
District Court
Crow Wing County
East Brainerd
Said
Special plant sale offers for bulbs and flowers
Next week the store runs a special sale on bulbs well rooted and flowering plants including Dahlias Gladiolas Lilies and Lily of the Valley. Carnations Chrysanthemums Geraniums Ageratums Coleus Pansies Verbenas and Roses are offered with emphasis on quality and satisfaction guaranteed.
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Salt district subsiding homes in Cheshire England
In Cheshire England the brine pumped from the earth has caused significant land subsidence. In Northwich many houses now sit underground with upper rooms added for light and air while roadways sink. government keeps roads at proper level. Local managers MARCRAVE noted.
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New York Sun
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