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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1888
Page
1
The piece attacks bogus tickets and urges voters to back the straight Republican legislative slate. It targets figures like Stivers and Nelson, accuses Democrats of flip flopping, and warns of repeaters while noting local police and Scandinavian Democrats.
In Aitkin County Mr Hoxxanp and associates pressure voters by claiming Holland is a distant cousin of Knute Nelson and that Nelson carries a modest pride in the family tie. The tactic seeks support by linking to a prominent figure.
An especial effort will be made to prevent fraudulent voting next Tuesday. If any man is detected in the act he will be promptly jugged and there will be men at every polling place to watch it.
Arripayrr Johnson remains on the force while politicians doubt his post election utility. Northern Pacific switchmen at Helena walk out demanding $2.25 daily wages aligned to St Paul standards. Freight trains stalled and mails run 24 hours late as police are ordered out.
The piece ridicules Bro Stivers for hinting he will back Knute Nelson for senator if elected. It compares Doran’s calls to past conventions and laments Stivers’ perceived defeatist strategy. Scandi newspapers like Pioneer Press are criticized for political meddling in Crow Wing County.
The text states Judge Brewer's ruling in the Northern Pacific indemnity lands is published, confirming Judge Sleeper's decision. The land office reversal in receiving final proofs shifts hardship from Sleeper’s injunctions to Secretary Lamar and the St. Cloud office, urging settlers to credit Sleeper and seek prompt settlement.
The article reviews Secretary Lamar 1887 action declaring second indemnity lands public, impacting Northern Pacific selections in Minnesota and Dakota. It notes protests, rehearings, attorney general questions, and a pressing political context ahead of a major election while urging support for specific Minnesota candidates.
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The outlook for Judge Sleeper’s election to the Brainerd district bench grows more favorable as voting nears. The non-partisan effort to defeat him has folded into a Democratic campaign, and Republicans are rallying to support their nominee. Enemies, the paper notes, stem from his diligent official service.
The Pioneer Press reports on the Northern Pacific indemnity land question and Judge Sleeper's injunctions blocking settlers from final proofs at the St. Cloud land office. Sleeper's ruling highlights the case's legal importance and reflects on his reputation as a jurist and his integrity.
Heated candidacy and sharp press attacks over injunctions in land disputes stain the race. Washington and St. Cloud filings, by the General Land Office, rebuke local delays and back Judge Fidel Sleeper, as voters of the 15th Judicial District rally to keep him on the bench.
The St. Cloud Land Office refuses to accept N. P. indemnity land filings after orders require settlers to show cause why title should not vest in the railroad. The issue stems from Judge Brewer’s decision made without G. W. Holland’s input, with Judge Sleeper repeating it.
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