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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1895
Page
1
The note fixes the execution date for Harry Haywood on June 21. The item also questions silver price movements and calls for a public stance by the Journal on free coinage of silver. It warns that many holders of non gold payable investments may face their dues halved by free silver coinage.
The attorney general now says that the late legislature did not remove the Game and Fish Commission from office. Current members will stay in their posts until their commissions expire, frustrating several men who hoped to succeed them.
John Warnamaker proposes a free hotel in Philadelphia to shelter the needy and homeless with food and lodging at no cost. The plan aims for private charity support and offers help for inebriates seeking reform. Warnamaker says he may seek outside aid but will cover the burden if necessary.
The Morrison County Democrat alleges county officials bought grass seed from a St. Paul firm ignoring a bid $559 lower and show gross favoritism in apportioning the seed.
The exchange centers on whether silver circulation is redeemable in gold with W H Harvey and Prof Laughlin cited. The piece accuses the Journal of arrogance while praising the Dispatch for exposing its errors and questions the editor’s own understanding.
The Little Falls Transcript notes Brainerd papers debate free silver with the Journal backing free coinage and others opposing. It argues prosperity followed the era without greenbacks or free coinage and credits the 1894 shift in Congress for improving commerce and industry under a Republican capacity to handle currency questions.
The Carleton College annual catalogue lists 277 students for 1804 5 with 122 in college and postgraduate study. The graduating class has 20 members 12 women and 8 men plus five postgraduates three men and two women including four pursuing a three year mathematics and astronomy course. Commencement June 8 13 1895 marks the 25th anniversary with large preparations and notable attendees.
The Northern Pacific receivers cut wages for many employees starting June 1 as part of a broad retrenchment plan. Reports claim reductions range from ten to twenty-five percent with some cases up to twelve dollars a month, contrary to Receiver Payne’s denial.
Notice of public sale scheduled for Saturday June 8 1895 at 10 am to auction off grass cutting rights on unsold state lands in Crow Wing and Cass counties. Sale to be conducted at the auditor's office per state land office instructions. Louis Tacue county auditor acts as agent for the State Land Commissioner.
The notice lists property asks of four thousand one hundred dollars with cash option and time payment through Leon E Lum. Also promotes Mack’s Headache Powders, dental services by Dr Ribbel, clothing offers from J F McGinnis Co and P F Maurer, groceries from M Hagberg, and a May 24 ball by Liberty Hose Co No 3 at Gardner Hall.
Housekeeping outfits on the installment plan at the Hoffman Bazaar. All kinds of first class groceries at M Hagberg's in Odd Fellow's Block.
The city council held its regular meeting with full attendance. After routine business, candidates for street commissioner were debated, Jones winning on the formal ballot after a tie on the informal vote. Mayor Halsted cast decisive support for Jones. The meeting adjourned with licenses granted and city matters referred for further action.
Nickel Plate Road announces service starts Sunday May 19 with three trains each way from Chicago to New York and Boston. Trains depart Chicago eastbound at 8 05 a m 1 30 p m and 9 20 p m daily except Sunday and remain through cars for the Boston route. No car changes between Chicago and New York, superb dining cars offered, rates stated as lowest. City ticket office 111 Adams street telephone main 389.
The ad promotes D. M. Clark & Co as a low price grocery option in the city and suggests buying sash and doors and windows there. It highlights M Hagberg as cheaper than any other grocery house for quality groceries.
During The Village Priest at Standard Johannesburg a cabinet of flowers toppled in a staged earthquake behind the scenes as Marguerite tells her mother they do not live in a house of cards. Moments later the comtesse laments her idol is shattered and the exit of Miss Affy Bevan is followed by a warning voice from the gods provoking audience laughter.
Siegfried Reibeles the head book keeper announced his engagement to Betty, daughter of a wealthy but frugal principal who was away. He sent a telegram to the future father in law asking for consent with prepaid reply. Betty and Siegfried.
A terse editorial from Atchison Gle%e argues society must free workers from extreme hours or employers will. The piece stresses workers deserve balance and occupational limits to avoid exploitation.
The Pall Mall Gazette weighs in on cider spelling amid debates sparked by Labouchere and Birdwood. It traces the word from He brews era to French cyder and Philips, and concludes with a pledge to spell cyder while declining to drink.
George Washington was born in Westmoreland County Virginia in 1732 to Augustine Washington and Mary Ball his second wife. The article traces Augustine's pig iron work at Accokeek furnace near Fredericksburg and the Principe company connections, noting English involvement, land interests, and a 1730 letter criticizing managerial duties.
First publication April 19. Default on mortgage from Charles B. Clouse and Martha A. Clouse to George W. Thayer dated October 28, 1892. Property is described as parts of Section 22, Township 43, Range 32 in Crow Wing County Minnesota. Sale by Crow Wing Sheriff June 4, 1805 at 10 a.m. to pay debt of twelve dollars, interest, taxes, $25 attorney fees. redemption within one year. Attorneys: Lindbergh Blanchard & Lindbergh.
Complaint filed by Amanae Gates against Charles Ahlgrim over Homestead Entry No. 16512 dated June 13 1894 for Lots 7 8 9 10 Section 24 Township 136 Range 28 Crow Wing County Minn summons issued to appear June 21 1895 at 2 p m before Sam H Parker clerk of district court Brainerd to testify. A hearing is set for June 28 1895 at 10 a m to examine testimony and render a decision.
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