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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
1
A long column notes Queen Victoria's 78th birthday passed without observance in the city. It catalogs varied opinions on silver, politics, saloon practices, and local regulations while praising upcoming state fair premiums and events at Hamline. The item touches on Debs, Cuban belligerency, and saloon agreements as part of a broad taste of current affairs.
Kentucky tale reaches New Jersey as a Court of Appeals rules a mosquito bite caused death qualifies as an accident under a $5,000 policy held by Mr. Omberg. The lower court disagreed, but the appellate court ordered a judgment for Sallie, widow of the insured.
The Minneapolis Times quotes an expert who says most bicycle crashes could be avoided if riders sat up and followed rules. He criticizes low handlebars and head-down riding for show and speed, noting selfish behavior by young men and urging safer, more scenic riding. He suggests clubs or fences to separate risky showy riding from public streets.
The Crow Wing County Commissioners met May 25 1897 in special session with all members present. The auditor was instructed to advertise for bids on an iron bridge of 125 foot spans four tubular piers 24 feet driveway and 8 feet sidewalk with decking 3 inches thick and old materials to be reused. A committee was named to confer with bidders and the board adjourned sine die.
Wm. Patterson known as Billy attempted to take laudanum to end his life but was saved by a physician. He faced charges for arson tied to domestic disputes, was jailed, released on recognizance, and pledged to reform. After selling his share of household goods for cash he drank the poison at a drug store, then fled to the fire scene before being stopped.
Sheriff Rider of Little Falls chased a cattle theft from a Morrison County farm. Three men and a large herd reached Brainerd Monday. Baker delayed until Tuesday. herd not found and cattle likely headed toward Dakota. Officers worked to locate animals but Baker failed to inspect.
The Wednesday evening event at the Presbyterian church featured tasteful decor and good music with a fair audience. Miss Lottie White won the medal and Miss Mabel Patterson received a magazine subscription for second place amid lighter attendance than hoped.
Residents of Washington state found a towering fir on the Cascade mountains slope. The tree stands 465 feet tall with a 34 foot base diameter and has no branches until 220 feet high. It is described as perfectly sound in every part.
The Dispatch published the proper Memorial Day outline to be observed Saturday. At 9 a.m. the G A R Post and the W R C will start from the G A R hall on Sixth street to the cemetery for services and flower strewing. At 2 p.m. the procession forms on Sixth street joining school children at the opera house and proceeds to the city park. Judge W A Fleming and Prof Carleton will give addresses.
J C Congdan announces May 27 circular detailing Brainerd accommodations for 5 000 comrades and visitors at a grand pavilion opera house and camp halls with athletic events lake excursions and tent towns. Railroads offer 1 1 3 fare. Park Region Ladies Relief Corps proposed as auxiliary.
Chairman Hamstead reports Judge J P Res of Minneapolis will attend the Park Region G A R encampment and deliver an address. Gov Clough of Brainerd confirms acceptance and asks for preferred day June 23 24 or 25 for the 13th annual encampment.
Mrs Edward Mahan of the west side learns her husband Edward Mahan, who left Little Falls last fall for Fitzgerald Georgia, was badly injured by a fall from a building where he worked. The accident happened on the 11th and his condition is very serious with periods of unconsciousness and nose and ear hemorrhages. Mahan, long a Little Falls resident, ran a planing mill and did bridge and contract work. Friends and business associates here regret the misfortune.
The B and N M road plans rate arrangements with the N P for round trip fares to Walker for summer visitors. Chas Kinkele has painted the Lake Shore hotel and saloon brightening the town. Geo L Hardy reports Brainerd officers refused to turn over records, delaying work. Auditors Griffith and Bryant fail to secure books from the old Crow Wing incumbents, slowing organization. An injunction is contemplated to restrain Mr Frater Cass county treasurer from receiving further tax payments.
A five room house becomes available June 1 for rent. A seven room house with a barn on premises is available to rent at once. Inquire from J. G. Conepox.
William MacKenzie a homeless northern resident recounts his boyhood near Balmoral Scotland where Queen Victoria and Princess Victoria Adelaide visited his family He recalls dancing with the royal party and being a Crathie Music Society singer The aging veteran now in America laments his luck and seeks work while reflecting on near royal favor and a cherished past.
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