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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1895
Page
1
The Journal asserts silver buys as much labor as in 1873, but the editor disputes this, arguing wages, commodity prices, and metal values have shifted. The piece accuses the Journal of shifting positions for political gain while defending silver as redeemable in gold and structurally linked to gold value.
State Auditor R. C. Dunn now requires a personal inquiry into abatement requests before acting. Previously requests signed by county commissioners and county auditor were honored if in proper form. The new administration has led to many rejections and fault-finding from interested parties.
The Evening Tribune reports wardens show strict enforcement at St Paul and Minneapolis stations. Since Northern Pacific required affidavits of legal catch, few shipments reach Union Station with no certificate. Warden Johnson notes one confiscation and steady overall arrivals, signaling reduced evasion and broader compliance across lines.
A brief note highlights a grocery shop run by M Hagberg located in Odd Fellows Block offering a wide selection of first class groceries for local customers.
Brainerd 15 Browns 4 at Athletic Park on Memorial Day as Howe dominates with 14 strikeouts and only four hits allowed. The Browns fade after Capt Barquin’s late inning scare, while Brainerd’s offense and pitching carry them to a wide victory.
Brainerd first nine defeated the recently formed Reserves 15 to 0 at Athletic Park last Sunday. Battery for Brainerd was Page Theilman and McCarthy with Blandy Sharp for the Reserves. Frank Howe hit a three base hit the longest on the new grounds and Capt Barquin added a two base drive scoring twice.
The Brainerd Browns beat Staples nine by 12 to 10 after a strong showing from Fred Paine who struck out five in four innings. The Browns led 6 to 1 early in the game before holding the Staples attack.
A new Nickel Plate Road schedule starts Sunday May 19 with three daily northbound and southbound trains from Chicago. Departures eastbound at 8:05 am 1:30 pm and 9:20 pm daily except Sunday. No car changes between Chicago and New York. Through sleepers Chicago to Boston and superb dining cars. City ticket office 111 Adams Street telephone main 389.
Gov. Clough appoints A. A. Whitney of Sauk Center as Itasca Park commissioner under last winter’s law. He must reside in the park and oversee flora fauna and improvements with a $600 salary yearly plus $1000 for a house and 20 acres for cultivation. He may operate a hotel for visitors if desired.
The Princeton Union argues for a system where every weekly newspaper in the state receives each act once the governor signs it. This would inform the public promptly about laws taking effect after passage, addressing delays in general notice.
Headache sufferers can find quick relief with Mack's Headache Powders sold by McFadden Drug Co and C. D. Johnson. The ad promotes rapid curing and lists the two merchants carrying the product.
Shopper notices that M Hagberg grocery house sells groceries cheaper than all rivals in the city while maintaining quality, inviting comparison for value minded customers.
About one month hence the National Educational Association will meet in Denver Colorado from July 5 to 12. Teachers are advised to consider a vacation trip that combines education with pleasure in Colorado’s resorts and mountain scenery. Railroads offer low round trip rates with return validity until September 1. The Burlington Route is the primary east to Denver line and should be on any ticket. For details contact W. J. C. Kenyon General Pass. Agent St. Paul Minnesota.
An article describes submarine Atlantic cable transmission contrasting it with overland telegraphy. It notes silent cable offices, inked ribbon recording, glass needle indicators, and mirror instruments, detailing speeds of 15 to 25 words per minute and the roles of operators and recordists. New York Dispatch.
A railway director traps a porter at a wayside station by declaring gratuities forbidden. The porter, recognizing the director as the chairman, keeps the 2 shillings and avoids dismissal, exposing pompous authority in a London Tit-Bits vignette.
The London News reports on alabaster production thirty-two miles southeast of Pisa in Volterra and nearby areas. It describes ore types, mining methods, and the shift from master artists and travelers to small three-man partnerships, the dyeing trade secret, and concerns over mass produced replicas flooding Italian markets and churches.
The author argues that even imperfect reading can shape belief and that literature should be filtered by time, favoring works at least a year old. Plays are seen as secondary education and not essential to life, urging restraint and patience while observing the evolving theatrical landscape.
E J Edwards traces Tammany’s origins as a successor to Liberty’s spirit and its ties to the French Revolution era. He notes Jefferson’s alleged influence against aristocracy and describes how Mooney and mechanics formed the Tammany society with ritual and symbolism.
Notice is given that Albert Laughton and Jennie his wife defaulted on a mortgage to Edgar Place dated April 15 1893 recorded July 10 1893 in Crow Wing County Minnesota. The mortgage will be foreclosed by sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the front door of the County Court House Brainerd on July 15 1895 at 10:00 AM. The property is the northwest quarter of section 20 township 1 north range 30 west Fourth Principal Meridian in Crow Wing County Minnesota.
Stephen Foster regarded Massa’s In the Cold Cold Ground as his finest composition. He drew the idea from a Covington Kentucky slave lamenting his dead master and the fate of aged slaves sold to harsher owners.
Default on twelve dollars plus interest and fees under a 1802 mortgage by Charles B Clouse and Martha A Clouse to George W Thayer leads to a public sale of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter section 22 township 43 range 32 Crow Wing County Minnesota. Sale set for January 4 1505 at 10 am at the courthouse front door Brainerd. Potential redemption within one year. Attorneys Lindbergh Blanchard & Lindbergh Little Falls Minnesota.
Amanda Gates sues against Charles Ahlgrim over Homestead Entry No. 16512 for Lots 7 8 9 10 Section 28 Township 146 Range 28 Crow Wing County Minnesota. Hearing set before Sam H Parker at Brainerd on January 21 1805 with testimony to be furnished. The hearing June 2 1805 at 10 a m will review testimony and a decision will be made by Theo Bruener Register.
Oakland Times notes the family of Forrester, once a land buyer who built a farm, including his son who became a successful dentist, as part of a heredity anecdote. The tale highlights invention and enduring success across generations.
A German authoress collecting autographs for a girls’ album obtained a motto from Emperor Francis Joseph. The note, written in bold, reads Take your duties seriously and require the same of others, but be lenient toward the failings of your neighbor, Franz Joseph. The London News reports the autograph as a new issuance in high regard.
By virtue of an execution issued from the District Court in Crow Wing County Minnesotan on May 23 18 per the judgment for S Walker and Walker Son against F F Richardson and Lillie G Richardson the real estate described as east 25 feet of lots 23 24 and west 50 feet of lots 1 2 3 in block 80 The First Addition to Brainerd will be sold at the county courthouse Brainerd on July 5 18 at 10 o clock a m to satisfy the execution and costs Henry Spalding Sheriff Le on F Lom Attorney
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