Minnesota Republicans Split Candidacy Signals
The Minne sota Republicans face varied stances on Blaine and other figures. Editorial shifts at Wadena Pioneer indicate opposition to Blaine. Carlton county delegates oppose Judge Stearns while Wapexa County shows a split delegation. Crookston hosts a large convention with broad political turnout. Scheffer faces a long campaign with many speakers. A Mississippi River rise near Aitkin causes no expected damage. Sg Donnelly’s book is seen as a literary curiosity with potential profit for Ignatius.
Newsroom Rush Forces Offsite Work
The newspaper must complete its tasks outside the office due to a forced rush. Employees seek new positions as the workload pressure mounts.
Indiana Democrat W A Jackson Spanis aims for governor
W A Jackson Spanis, noted from land office fame, seeks the Democratic nomination for Indiana governor. Grover’s efforts failed to derail his political path.
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W. A. Jackson Spanis
Land Office Fame
Indiana
Grover
Buexman Enters Congressional Race Quietly
Hoy C. Buexmans accepts a congressional bid after friends urged him to run. He plans no aggressive campaign but will stay in the race.
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Hoy. C. B
Little Falls Transcript Issues Eight Page Book Edition
The Little Falls Transcript this week issued an eight page book edition and printed 3,000 copies for distribution. Bro. Fuller proposes to keep up with the growing city which he represents.
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Little Falls
Bro. Fuller
Republican county committee troubles the News boy
The resolutions of the Republican county committee trouble the News boy and the convention itself keeps him awake at night. He is warned not to lose sleep, as he will be called on if needed.
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Republican County Committee
Bub
Hartley Not Seeking Ticket Candidacy in Local Race
G. G. Hartley will not seek a position on the ticket while Duluth plans to nominate J. Hartley as a candidate for delegate at large to the state convention. He will not run for delegate from the Fifth district.
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Deters Herald
G. G. Hartley
Duluth
J. Hartley
Sale transfers ownership of Minneapolis papers
A. J. Buersen sold his interest in the Minneapolis Tribune to W. E. Haskell, making Haskell the sole proprietor. The sale places Mr. Blethen as owner of the Evening Journal, though active control remains unresolved.
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A. J. Buersen
Minneapolis Tribune
W. E. Haskell
Mr. Blethen
The
Evening Journal
Milwaukee railroad seeks U S Supreme Court review
The Milwaukee railroad company informs the attorney general it will file papers soon to appeal the state supreme court ruling that the railroad commission can fix rates, seeking relief from the decision.
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Milwaukee Railroad Company
Attorney General
United States Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Railroad Commission
Aitkin Politician Knox Not Seeking Re election
Hoy D. J. Knox of Aitkin announces he will not run for re election to the legislature this year. He says he is ready to give someone else a chance and adds that Aitkin county supports Stearns for congress with Merriam having many friends there.
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Hoy
D. J. Knox
Aitkin
Brainerd Journal Sale Echoed In Local Paper
Cox critiques Carrety’s supe for misquoting and publishing the Brainerd Journal sale in the Star News. The Brainerd organ is accused of spreading the same report abroad, deepening the dispute over the paper’s ownership.
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Cox. Carrety
Supe
Geo. S
Star-News
Brainerd
Senator Buckman Aims to Build Political Boom in Sauk Rapids
An exchange mocks Senator Buckman for focusing on a large log drive at Sauk Rapids to gather logs and neglect his political campaign. The speaker argues a man who can launch a 5,000,000 log drive should also push substantial political efforts when the time comes.
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Buckman
Sauk Rapids
Senator Cullom Proposes Inter state Commerce Act Amendments
The bill reported to the senate includes three day public notice for published rate cuts, ten day notice to the commission before joint rate changes, penalties for unlawful discrimination with up to two years imprisonment, and criminalizes underbilling. Other measures allow railroads to transport destitute and homeless persons for charities and provide reduced fares to municipal governments for indigent transport.
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Cullom
Senate
Cuasxa and wife Enjoy Dime Museum Life in St Paul
Cuasxa and his wife sample the curiosities of a St Paul dime museum. They explore exhibits and marvel at the gathered oddities during a casual afternoon visit.
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Cuasxa
His
St. Paul
Wealthy St Paul Citizen Dies on Illinois Rail Train
N. W. Krrcsox, a wealthy resident of St Paul, died aboard an Illinois railroad train yesterday. The death occurred while the train was en route, with no immediate cause reported. Local authorities and Krrcsox family prepared for transport of the body and a forthcoming inquest.
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N. W. Krrcsox
St. Paul
Democrats seek Crow Wing county delegate at St Louis convention
Postmaster Koor W Hempstead and Geo Holland favor attending the St Louis convention if Crow Wing county is granted a delegate. They see ample delegate material among Democrats and believe Hemstead has the best chance among the aspirants.
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Koor
W. Hempstead
Geo. Holland
St. Louis
Crow Wing
Hemstead
Crow Wing Republicans pick delegates to state convention
The Crow Wing county Republicans elect delegates for the St Paul convention to choose Chicago delegates not the state nominating convention. The Sentinel notes aging McGill and asserts delegates won’t be beholden to any schemer and will name their governor choice when time comes.
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Brainerd
McGill
Sank Rapids
Sentinel
Crow Wing County
St. Paul
Chicago
Verndale Britts Offers Trade For Whiskey Drinkers
A Verndale man named Britts proposes a novel trade: anyone who drinks two glasses of whiskey daily for a year will receive for the same ten cent payment a large assortment of goods including flour, bran, shorts, coffee, sugar, Arbuckle’s coffee, factory cloth, soap, comb, brush, a looking glass, and cash.
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Britts
Verndale
North Star
Buckman hints at possible congressional bid
Senator Buckman says he has not declared candidacy despite friends urging him in several counties. He plans to meet supporters this week to decide, and if he runs, a formal announcement will follow. He notes delegates may be instructed regardless of his choice.
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Star-News
Buckman
Bowerman Charges County Attorney Brown With Crimes
I A Bowerman of Detroit charges Becker county official John Brown with criminal dishonesty and disturbing the peace for assaulting a merchant in his store. He also accuses Brown of embezzlement by hypothecating future salary totaling $700 or $800 during his term.
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I. A. Bowerman
Detroit
Brown
Becker County
John Brown
Hartley’s rising future unsettles Northwest rivals
The Minneapolis Star-News predicts G. G. Hartley will make a notable impact in the Northwest, suggesting his potential spans congressional, gubernatorial, convention, and presidential avenues. The piece warns enemies to heed the warning and expect future influence.
Crocodile bait trade in Ceylon exposed in Pall Mall Gazette
A Pall Mall Gazette piece outlines men selling infants to crocodile hunters in Ceylon, with babies used as live bait. Hunters shoot the crocodiles as they approach, claiming the skin and head fetch value while the rest is used by locals. The report notes parental trust and the dangerous practice.
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Ceylon
Pall Mall Gazette
Quicksands Challenge 19th Century Rail Lines
Railroad contractors in St Joseph recount extreme quicksand problems during Kansas Pacific and AT&SF construction. They detail buried engines, failed piles, and costly short truss bridges as the practical crossing method. Also notes mule resilience and a WCTU District No 15 convention in Minnesota with a two day program at Aitkin May 22 23.
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Kansas Pacific
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
H. L. Carter
St. Joseph
Kansas
Rocky Mountains
River Bend
Ontire Company
Scientific American
W.C.T. U
Minnesota
Aitkin
Baking powder brands from alum content drawing scrutiny
A list of brands published by authorities as containing alum in baking powder is cited, including Kenton, Davis, Silver Star, O K Forest City, A & P, and many more. Prof. H A Mott urges legal prohibition of alum in baking powders. Local political notes report Senator Buckman seeking the Republican nomination for Congress, with commentary on convention strategies and delegate preferences.
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Kenton
Davis
Silver Star
O. K
Forest City
One Spoon
Henkle
Patapsco
Ne Pins
Ultra
Empire
Gol Eureka
Veteran
International
Cook’s
Puritan
Sun Flower
Albany
Jersey
Golden Sheaf
Buckeye
Burnett's Perfect
Peerless
State
Crown
Silver King
Wheeler's
Welcome
Carleton
Old Colony
Gem
Crystal
Sciote
Centennial
Public Auction of Culbertson Estate Real Property Brainerd
The St Paul Trust Company as administrator with will annexed of William A Culbertson deceased announces a public auction for cash of the estate s real property in Crow Wing County Minnesota The sale will occur at the front door of the Court House Brainerd on Wednesday June 13 1888 at ten oclock in the forenoon The described tracts include lots 1 2 3 4 in block 4 of Sleepers Addition to Brainerd with appurtenances and buildings.
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Waurrgas
Ramsey County
Minnesota
William A. Culbertson
St. Paul Trust Company
Crow Wing
Towit
Brainerd
Office of Register Ofds
Anp Wuengas
THE
W. A. Culbertson
B. McConwxExt
Hanver Orricen
Broadway
Opera House
Front Street
9Th Street
C. B. Sleeper
J. L. Smith
Sleeper
Land Excursions 1888 One Fare for the Round Trip
The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway will sell April 3 and 24 May 3 and 23 June 5 and 1 round trip tickets at the above rate to arise in Nebraska Texas Kansas Arkansas New Mexico Florida Tennessee Mississippi Albania Georgia North and South Carolina Minnesota and Dakota. Tickets good for thirty days from date of sale. For tickets rates sleeping car accommodations call or write E. A. Whitaker Gen Tkt and Pass Agt Minneapolis Minn.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway
Ariso
Nebraska
Texas
Kansas
Arkansas
New Mexico
Florida
Tennessee
Mississippi
Albania
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Minnesota
Dakota
E. A. Whitaker
En. Tkt
Pass
Minneapolis
Minn
Excursion Fares Offered for National Conventions
The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway Albert Lea Route announces one fare round trips for convention travel. Tickets valid June 6 to 11 for St. Louis and June 16 to 19 for Chicago, with return windows June 20 to 25. Contact any agent for full details and bookings.
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Farrar Z CO
Cale Block
Front St
H. McGinn
Prop
South Sixth Street
Yourseves
Dresskell & Shedd’s Jewelry Store
Dale
Corner Fifth and
Front Streets
E. Smith
Smith’s Empire Hotel
Resauran
Harness Shop
Laurel and
Sixth Streets
D. W. Whitford
Tolqan
Brainerd Loan Agency
Brainerd Furniture Co
Fifth
A. L. Hoffman
Steener
ST. Pats
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Michigan
New Richmond
Chippewa Falls
Eau Claire
Ashland
Hurley
Wis
Lronwood
Mich
Bessemer
Stevens Point
Neenah
Menasha
Oshkosh
Fond DU Lac
Waukesha
Burlington
Uth
Wm.s.mellen, Jas. Barker
Gen
Passr & Ticket Agt
Fr. H. AN
Northwestern
Passeareat No. AM
Wisconsin Central Line
Frestice
Ahlan
Entas Oe
St. Pauloline
So Prentice
Xpress
Eea
Cacaatiichar
Seapine
Nicollet House
Nicollet
Washington Avenues
Anson
W.s.mirien James Barker
Pas
Br. Paii
East Third Street
Merchant's Tel
C. E. Robb
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha
Chicago & Northwestern Railways
Sioux City
Omaha
Des Moines
Kansas City
Caren Ata Pe
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
T. W. Teaspatg
S Pass
J.s.mccurtroves
M.M. Wueever
Trav. Pas
Foundry
W. B. Ankeny
A.brennan
Wadena
Pioneer Press
Blaine
Maine
Carlton County
Wapexa County
Crookston
C. F. Kisprep
Kindred
Scheffer
Mississippi River
Sg. Donnelly
Ignatius
Congress
United States
Hartley
Northwest
Minneapolis Star-News
Bart
J. A Rowell
Ranoadi
BF Uumil
C. A. Knox
Band of Hope
Y’s
T. J. Sharkey
Rev. Striemer
HIRD
Aitkin Co
Barnard
Miss Smedley
C. Knox
O. R. Jenks
T. U
J. E. Davidson
St. Cloud Journal Press
Favur-rirtus
Deleste
Princeton Union
B. Sleeper’s
Hiram Sibl
Rochester
N. Y
Maiz Ct
EY & CO
Ill
Clark St
Ariola
Atlantic
Pacific
Besa
Rainerd
P &. Whitely
MINNN
M. McFadden
Register of Deeds
Court House
Aia
Fernald
Werner Bros
Frater & Fernald
Attorney At Law
W A. Fleming
AY E. Veon
Novaky
Wabas Warher
5Th Street
T M. Roberts
Spice and Residence
Hartley Rock
W. A. Smith
Ardmore
Geo. Gardner
Cr. Patek
Exwexyt
Hargis
Props
Brainerd, Minn
Minneapolis &St. Louis
Havill
A. P. Riggs
Bank Block
Saint Paul
Montana
Idaho
Washington Territory
Oregon
British Columbia
Puget Sound
Alaska
Pullman Palace
S Paul and Portlans
Yellowstone Park
Chas.s. Fee General
St. Paul Minn
Minneapolis and
St Louis
Eough
NOWA
Albert Lea
Fort Dodge
Watertown
D. T
Union Depot
Leavenworth
Atchinson
Union Pacific
Topeka
Santa Fe
Rgent
Wille
Boyd
Tkt & Pass
Agt
Ming
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