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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
1
A riot at Goorgies Mora and Co in Tampa and a broader strike by the International Cigarmakers union closes all factories. Several hundred shots fired. no injuries reported as police disperse crowds. About 1,000 workers out of work. Gonzales factory remains staffed by Spanish union members.
Rev. Father John E. Barry, 65, vicar general of the Manchester Concord diocese and pastor of St. John’s in Concord, was fatally struck by a cable car on Broadway near the Astor House. He was leading companions Rev. E. M. Callahan, Rev. G. W. Murphy, and Rev. W. J. O’Reilly when the accident occurred. The conductor and motorman were arrested as the body was dragged under wheels and traffic halted.
Tattersalls Athletic Club matchmaker Lou Houseman says James J. Corbett signed to fight James J. Jeffries in a 6 round bout at Tattersalls Chicago on January 15. The purse splits 50 percent gate with winner 75 and loser 25 of that share. Corbett posted 1000 as forfeit. articles sent to William A. Brady Jeffries manager.
William H. White, the absconding quartermaster general of the Michigan National Guard, came back to Grand Rapids from Chicago. Relatives are said to have made full restitution for his defalcations, and White plans to plead guilty and seek mercy from the court. He has been in South Africa and England.
In a clash between medical and dental students at Omaha Medical College Dale Woods of Schuyler Neb was perhaps fatally injured and Joe McCann seriously hurt. Fists and sticks torn from desks were used in the altercation.
Nearly 200 Aitkin enthusiasts journeyed to see their high school team defeat Brainerd, but Brainerd dominated from start to finish. The 10 to 0 score left Aitkin dismayed as they left Gardner Hall and headed to Little Falls for the rematch.
Complete returns from all counties in the district give McClenahan broad majorities across Itasca Morrison Crow Wing Aitkin Beltrami Hubbard and others, while Holland carries none. The tally includes strong showings in Beltrami and Itasca with notable margins.
The vote table shows Ferris and Hemstead elected to the legislature from the 48th district. Ferris leads Hemstead by 526 votes, while Hemstead has 358 more votes than Smith, placing Hemstead second.
Brainerd society filled the First Congregational church for the Staples groom Dr William G Cameron and Miss Mabelle S Davis of Brainerd. The ceremony featured a large wedding party, organ music, and a reception at the bride’s home with lavish gifts and a midnight train departure for Staples.
The county commissioners approved the levy for the coming year while not levying for general county purposes or the poor fund. City rate expected around 30 mills down from last year's 47. Aims for taxes never to exceed four percent despite large school levies. tax cuts to aid property salability and overall benefit. Christmas is approaching and Marit A CANAN Studio urges scheduling photo sessions.
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