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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1888
Page
2
The text surveys party maneuvers and editorials noting Blaine delegates from Concuine’s district and Scheffer preferences. It remarks on weather effects and chunch bugs, denies Jupaz Stearns any deal with McGill, and critiques a Journal comment on Bro Canfield. The Duluth Tribune is profiled as prospering amid lively daily news. Buckman’s congressional bid is quietly advancing.
The Farmers' Alliance of Meeker County endorses Sg. Donnelly for governor. Donnelly's campaign symbol "0" is noted as aiding his appeal and winning support from many friends.
Tuer notes discontent with the machine's failure to identify Crow Wing county’s delegation at the recent Democratic state convention. He calls for scrutiny of the process and consideration of alternative methods for accurate delegation reporting.
Exchanges hint at Lewis Baker stepping back from Globe leadership as signals point to a shift in newspaper cash and control. Baker, a veteran editor, is described as a great newspaper man contingent on external funding.
In Crow Wixe county the delegation to the state convention is blocked and any attempt to advance such a plan in this region will be firmly opposed.
County politics simmer as observers note potential Democratic factionalism may shape a contentious county election with demonstrated interest in party loyalties and competitive campaigns.
Postmaster denies insinuation that he agreed to deliver the Crow Wing delegation to Chief Doran. The fact the delegation was not delivered may affect Michael’s view of Brainerd politicians.
The Minneapolis Star notes that C. F. Kindred stands out in Brainerd for his dedication to substantial town prosperity rather than political haggling. The piece portrays him as a real driver of local growth amid debates and factional disputes.
At the National German Baptist conference in Wabash Indiana a request urged brethren with full beards to trim mustaches to avoid an unpleasant mutation of the holy kiss. The church’s stance on facial hair was said not to foster harmony.
The Star notes Mayor Ames has been placed in a gallery of burlesque actresses and cigarette makers, with his portrait appearing beside the Old Judge brand. The item suggests this odd honor could boost his gubernatorial ambitions.
A reprint notes a farmer’s misgivings about high interest rates and the future value of money, with example projections at 1 to 50 percent. It reports high water on Mississippi tributaries, active lumber drives, and logs moving from Rum river and Bradbury Tibbetts toward Princeton and the Anoka boom as water backs up and falls over dams.
The Duluth Tribune notes the two state conventions in St Paul differed in aims while fundraising matched the crowd. On Wednesday at the Merchants hotel bar during the Republican convention receipts reached 903, and on the following day for the Democratic convention receipts totaled 2,186. The Democratic platform showed no opposition to liquor traffic.
The article presents a definition from Appleton's Cyclopedia on baking powders. It states the best powders consist of bitartrate of potash or cream of tartar, tartaric acid, carbonate of ammonia, and soda bi carbonate bound with a small amount of starch.
Fergus Falls Journal notes Supt. Wm G Gresham of Nicollet County is Judge Gresham’s brother and one of three siblings. The Nicollet official says he would be glad to see his brother nominated but favors Depew as the coming man and believes New York State will push the nomination forward.
Fergus Falls May 15 1888 E E Corliss chairman and Wii E L secretary announce a Republican district convention for the Fifth congressional district in St Cloud on Tuesday June 12 at 10 am to nominate a candidate. Delegates allocated by county total 99 with names of counties and counts listed.
The Moorhead News editor G N Lamphere proposes a full slate for state offices including Governor Charles A Gilman St Cloud Stearns County Lieutenant Governor Frank E Searle State Secretary W B Mitchell State Auditor John Cooper State Treasurer D W Bruckart Attorney General M D Taylor Clerk of the Supreme Court William Russell Representative in Congress Fifth District A Barto Sauk Centre Stearns County for a state campaign ticket.
An eight o’clock Friday gas explosion wrecked the basement of the First National Bank building at St Cloud. The front glass and furniture shattered, windows broken on St German street, and minor injuries occurred to sidewalk and street pedestrians. The blast confined to the front. walls cracked, bottles shattered in Spencer’s drug store, items scattered in Boyd’s grocery next door. The cause was a match used to locate a gas leak. no blame attached to the man who lit it. Repairs underway. business not disrupted.
Notice of a special Brainerd school district meeting at Sleeper Opera House Brainerd Minn to vote on a resolution to apply to the state for a $35,000 loan to fund schoolhouse construction and issue bonds of the district. Joan Wiis, President A Maniom, Clerk.
A. Rosixson seeks a sorrel horse not older than seven years and weighing no more than 1,000 pounds. Apply at the brick yard.
The Sells Brothers Show returns with a Roman hippodrome track and Caesar era chariot scenes plus Capt. A. H. Bogardus and sons, famed marksman, slated for Brainerd on Friday June 15. The feature promotes reading with a New York Family Story Paper offer and a Barnum life serial.
Pap Thomas Post G A R and allied groups announce Memorial Day events with a 2 PM formation on Sixth Street. The procession includes police, Brainerd City Band, Co K M N G, several veterans and fraternal orders, city officials, schools, and carriages. Services at the Park feature prayer, music, and an oration by Col. R. C. Benton. Memorial sermon to be delivered Sunday evening at the Congregational church.
The Barnum and London unity of shows travels from Bridgeport to Brainerd on August 16 with Moorish and Bedouin acts Captain Boyton water feats Jumbo the Great live, elephants and zoos, three circuses, a monster museum, Paris Olympiade races and a free street parade.
A joint sale of pure bred Short Horn cattle will be conducted by John Cooper and D B Bear at Fair Grounds St Cloud Minnesota on Tuesday May 29 at 1 PM. Catalogues and bills available from either party. St Cloud May 9 1888.
The St Paul Trust Company as administrator will offer at public auction all real estate of William A Culbertson in Crow Wing County Minnesota. The sale will be at the Brainerd courthouse front door on June 12 1885 at ten in the forenoon.
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