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Brainerd Dispatch

Location

Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1894

Page

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Compete for honest county and state offices on Tuesday

Voters are urged to back a competent judge and lower taxes for the court, vote straight Republican for county officers, and support Bob Dunn for state auditor. Crow Wing County aims for a large majority. Dr Himsreap allegedly backs Donnelly for U.S. senator, while Sam H. Parker is praised for clerk of the court.

Bob Dunn State Auditor's Office Crow Wing County Himsreap Donnelly United States Sam H. Parker

Wadena Tribune Questions Judge Holland Fitness

The Wadena Tribune questions Judge Holland's fitness for the judgeship and asserts the attorney class here claims otherwise, suggesting they know the grounds for their confidence.

Court costs rise with judge's incapacity, elect Cop perwell

Each extra day of court tied to the judge being unable to work costs the county at least $100 and pushes taxes higher. Vote for the Republican nominee Hon. P. V. Copperwell, the only capable candidate.

Hon. P. V. Copperwell

Public vote urged to choose auditors by competency

The statement argues voters should set personal preferences aside and judge public servants by competency. It asserts that on election day an X mark should be placed after Louis Tache’s name for county auditor.

Louis Tache

Mayor Hemstead’s Answer Sought on Political Principles

City editor presses Mayor Hemstead for his stance on democratic or populist principles ahead of the election. Donnelly labels himself a populist, while the genial doctor is framed as seeking office as a secondary matter.

Hemstead Donnelly

Circular attacks H. R. Mallette in Crow Wing county

A Princeton issued circular urges Republicans to vote against H. R. Mallette. The notice labels the tactic as dirty but predicts Mallette will still receive a strong vote in Crow Wing county.

Princeton H. R. Mallette Mallette Crow Wing County Baldwin Democratic Party

Brainerd Voters Urged To Buy Against Judge Holland

Attorneys in Brainerd oppose Judge Holland’s re election calling him incompetent. The note urges voters to remember this when ballots are marked next Tuesday.

Brainerd Holland

Auditors Need Experts Not Machinists Says Voter

The county auditor duties demand expert bookkeeping, not a charming machinist. Crow Wing county has had a fine auditor, but voters should back Louis Tache with an X mark on election day to ensure a capable official remains in office.

Crow Wing Louis Tache

Henry Spalding for Sheriff in County Election

Voters should mark Henry Spalding on Tuesday. The article urges support for Spalding, praising his tenure and duties, and predicts his election as sheriff, urging the electorate not to overlook this choice.

Henry Spalding Spalding

Tromalds Rated For City Assessor Post

The city should elect a capable assessor with firm knowledge of every property and courage to tax fairly. The Republican nominee A. G. Trommald is praised for accuracy, impartiality, and readiness to treat all property alike regardless of pressure to evade taxation. Taxpayers are urged to mark an X for Trommald on election day.

A. G. Trommald

Democrats Seek Votes With Fearsome Accusations Against County Officials

The Journal attacks county officials without naming them, citing a March financial statement to claim misused funds. It argues auditors and treasurers drew fixed amounts but were paid as funds allowed, praising Louis Tache and predicting his reelection while accusing rivals of campaign lies and coercive tactics.

Louis Tache

Journal Opposes Judge Holland Re election in District News

The legal fraternity in this city and district oppose Judge Holland’s reelection. The Journal printed a handwritten ad urging support, but W S McClenahan refused to sign. The piece argues that Brainerd and district lawyers would sign a petition if it served the public interest.

Holland Aitkin W. S. McClenahan McClenahan

County attorneyship fight praised for Chiperfield

The article defends C E Chiperfield as the regular, fair nominee for Crow Wing county attorney, and argues county interests will be safeguarded under his leadership. It accuses the Journal of political bias while praising Chiperfield's qualifications and the democratic process.

C. E. Chiperfield Fleming Crow Wing County Chiperfield

Candidate Owen Faces Criticism Over Loan Interest Charge

A Minneapolis print shop candidate known as Owen is accused of exposing workers to a 28 percent loan interest via his business manager brother. The charge alleges the loan was to avert a mortgage foreclosure, casting the candidate as a Shylock and prompting workingmen to question their vote.

Owen Minneapolis

Large City Registration Surpasses Previous Totals

Registration figures show city total at 1806 with ward tallies of 414 in the first ward 436 in the second 269 in the third 250 in the fourth and 437 in another district. The document notes 605 additional registrants citywide for a record turnout.

Byes WUE Sassb Ones Des Kccc

Minnesota races stir fusion talk and local council notes

Turbulent letters from Morrison County and Brainerd echo debates over fusion democracy populist tides. The missives attack Donnelly and Hemstead while urging straight Democratic or Republican votes to counter fusion gains. Local names Brainerd Tribune Kellogg referenced. Mayor nomination questioned.

Populist Claims Page Says Hemstead Left Democrats

A Todd County Argus report notes a leading populist stating Werner Hemstead told him he once was a Democrat but now supports the populists. The claim suggests Hemstead pretends to stay Democratic to win votes.

Werner Hemstead Ihe Todd County Argus

Morrison County Democrat Brief Prompts Local Interest

The Morrison County Democrat notes a piece readers will find engaging. It signals forthcoming coverage or items of local interest likely to draw attention from community members.

Morrison County Democrat

Fusion controversy hurts 46th district campaigns

The Morrison county Democratic paper condemns fusion linking Democrats with populists in the 46th district race. It warns Hemstead and Cole risk voter backlash due to party betrayals and urges support for A. F. Ferris for representative, arguing he is a straight, popular candidate.

Democratic Party Werner Hemstead Brainerd Long Prairie Leader Democratic Todd County Legislative Democratic Committee Hemstead Cheeley Newton Cole Mr. Cole House Dr. Cole Otter Tail County St. Paul Messrs Fim Democrats A. F. Ferris Crow Wing County Morrison County Peoples Party Long Prairie George Gerritz A. L. Cole al Hemstead Democratic State Central Committee

Voter Guidance Urges Marking Ballot with Across (X)

The note instructs voters to mark across (X) after each name to ensure their ballot counts. It emphasizes correct marking as essential for valid submission and provides no further context on voting procedure or candidates.

An Unholy Alliance in Minnesota Senate Race

The St. Cloud Journal-Press critiques Werner Hemstead in the forty sixth district race. It argues a fusion ticket pairing Democrats and Populists harms party principles and urges voters to favor W. M. Fuller over Hemstead, while supporting Dunn and others aligned with Fuller on state issues and protections for public funds. It recalls past legislatures and lauds Fuller’s record on the Pine Land theft investigation and the Hamlin/Markham era policies.

Morrison Crow Wing Todd Mille Lacs Werner Hemstead Jim Robinson Mercenarcy United States Minnesota Ignatius Donnelly Hemstead Messrs Cole Newton Hendrickson Smith Hematead W. M. Fuller W. M. Faber House Senate Treasury Fuller Bierman R. C. Dunn Princeton Dunn Fleming Gorman Stearns Forty-Sixth Markham Ferris Jones Hartshorn Mallette

Letter controversy over Copperwell election tactics

The Grand Rapids Magnet defends publishing a letter from Willson in response to a Copperwell early life attack. It critiques Judge Holland and urges voters in the fifteenth judicial district to elect Copperwell to repudiate enemy tactics used to harm his candidacy. The Battle Lake Review echoes the call to expose cowardly tactics and rebuke opponents.

Willson Mr. Copperwell Brainerd Holland Copperwell Grand Rapids P. V. Copperwell George W. Holland Fifteenth Judicial District Battle Lake

Nomination of Mayor by Brainerd Law and Order League

Brainerd notes that W S Kellogg was formally nominated for mayor by a general convention of ward committees of the Law and Order League held Oct 1 1894. It details election of ward committees Aug 14 1894, the chairmanship of James Small, and that meetings occurred weekly through the convention. The notice includes unrelated local ads for McColl and McCourt photography offerings and prices.

Brainerd W.S. Ketxoaa Brainerd Tribune Law and Order League Johnson’s Hall James, Small

Populist Leanings Questioned in Demo- Pop Delegation

The Little Falls Democrat questions whether the legislative district's delegation favors fiat money and government control of railroads, noting their alignment with populist positions. The piece suggests they may be signaling toward these policies by associating with the populist cause.

Little Falls

Probate Notice of Lyman Whipple Estate Hearings

In Crow Wing Minnesota In Probate Court special term October 30 1894 notice is given that George H Whipple petitions for administration of the estate of Lyman Whipple who died intestate on June 13 1804 in Cass county Minnesota. The court orders a hearing on November 26 1894 at 10 o clock am at the courthouse Brainerd and directs notice to heirs and interested persons by three weekly publications in the Brainerd Dispatch. Milton McFappen Judge of Probate.

Minnesota Crow Wing Lyman Whipple George H. Whipple Cass County Minn Said Robert G. Vallentyne Braingro Discarcn Brainerd Said County

Sheriff's Sale in Crow Wing County Brainerd properties

By virtue of an execution issued from the District Court Crow Wing County Minnesota the sheriff will sell October 2 1894 at Brainerd City Hall front door at ten o'clock AM the right title and interest of N W Wheatley in multiple Brainerd town and addition lots blocks and a land parcel to satisfy a judgment of Flint Wagon Works for 1119.21 with costs. The sale covers specified blocks in The Second Addition The Town of Brainerd Schneltz Second Addition portions in The Town and City and includes an undivided interest in several lots. The action name Flint Wagon Works vs N W Wheatley and Gray & Wheatley. The notice is dated first publication Oct 5.

James H. Kelehan Mary J. Kelehan Margaret Sewyer Keister of Deeds Crow Wing Minnesota Eaid Brainerd Brainera Margaret Sawyer 15Th Judicial District Flint Wagon Works N. W. Wheatley 8. W.gray Gray & Wheatley Sail Crow Wing County Sehmeltz Henry Spalding Crow Wing County Minn Nicholas W. Micatley Henry Edwards Mary Edwards Brainerd Co-operative Building and Loan Association

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