Weathered politics and promises in a Northwest note
The Dispatch opens volume eight noting continued poor weather hinting at the St Paul ice palace fate. It cites Republican gratitude, reapportionment urgency, Dems doubting Prohibition gains, and potential move of the office from St Cloud to Brainerd. It predicts Washburn as next senator and references a costly breach of promise suit in Beaver. Early winter storms contrast with Indian summer here.
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New England
Washburn Seen as Likely Successor in Senate
The passage declares W. D. Washburn as the probable successor to Mr. Sabin in the senate. It calls Washburn the coming man and expresses confidence he will honor the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Washburn
Sabin
Senate
Washburn
Attorney General Garland Opens Indemnity Claim for NP Lands
A statement by Attorney General Garland asserts the Northern Pacific holds a second indemnity land belt and the right to claim indemnity in one state for land losses in another, outlining federal acknowledgment of cross state land loss remedies.
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Garland
Northern Pacific
Public Debt Per Capita Varies by Region
The United States public debt averages 15 per person, with state debt adding 10 more to reach 33 per capita. Europe averages about 100 per person and rising, while US debt is described as diminishing.
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United States
Europe
Brainerd correspondent questioned by readers over GOP coverage
The Globe notes Brainerd residents recognize the Brainerd Republican correspondent and worry that readers might believe his reports without skepticism. The piece hints at criticism of biased local reporting and calls for reader discernment.
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Globe
Brainerd
Manitoba engineers to form line for Brainerd Northwestern
A Douors correspondent writes that Manitoba engineers are building a line from Cloquet westward to join the Brainerd and Northwestern system about thirty miles north of Brainerd. The project aims to extend railroad connections and improve regional transportation.
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Douors
Manitoba
Cloquet
Brainerd
Northwestern
Secretary Vitas Denies NP Railroad Branch Through Puyallup
Secretary Vitas renders an opinion denying the Northern Pacific Railroad company the right to construct a branch line through the Puyallup Indian reservation in Washington Territory. He intimates the main line through the reservation was built without legal warrant.
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Vitas
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Puyallup Indian Reservation
Washington Territory
Northern Pacific Railroad
Farmer urges Nelson for Minnesota senator in coming session
The Fergus Falls based Farmer presses for Knute Nelson as Minnesota's next United States senator. The piece warns it would be odd for Republicans to cede control to Democrats in selecting the high official. It argues Republicans will dictate the choice with Democrats having little say.
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Farmer
Fergus Falls
United States
Minnesota
Knute Nelson
Journal Bias In Indemnity Belt Decision Debate
Tur Journal criticizes its own fairness while accusing the Journal of withholding Judge Sleeper’s earlier decision for political purposes. It condemns the democratic administration and alleges the St Cloud Times-Land Office Ring is upheld by Bro. Stivers’ civil service view.
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Tur Journal
Sleeper
St. Cloud Times
Bro. Stivers
Civil Service
Adjutant General Post Suggested for Col Bullard
Reports from peood authority say Col. C. E. Bullard of Verndale has been offered the adjutant general position under Gov Merriam with a $2000 yearly salary. The Wadena Tribune notes Bullard’s "bad man" reputation but his habit of reaching the target when needed. If sterner men are available the new administration should abolish the office.
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Peood
C. E. Bula
Verndale
Merriam
Bulard
Wadena Tribune
Bullard
Murderer Arrested in Royalton Killing of Frank Eich
Albert Bulow, also using the names Cassell, was captured by village marshal S. S. Parmeteer after driving into town with a team. He admitted shooting Eich over unpaid wages of about 60 dollars, taking around five dollars, and fleeing. he offered no resistance.
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Vernpace
Frank Eich
Royalton
S. S. Parmeteer
Albert Bulow
Cassell
Aldrich
England
Eich
Rich
Indian population and education on Minnesota reservations report
Agent Sheehan's annual report lists 4669 Indians under White Earth Leech Lake and Red Lake agencies with 1973 White Earth males and 1565 Leech Lake males. It notes large crops, crowded schools, 318998 spent on education, log harvesting contracts with T B Walker, and White Earth Red Lake timber yields totaling 3 883 410 feet valued at 20148 and 58520 feet banked unsold at Red Lake.
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Washmatox
Sheehan
White Earth Indian Reservation
Minnesota
White Earth
Leech Lake
Red Lake
Mille Lacs
Sandy Lake
White Oak Point
Northwestern railroad progress near Carman and Crookston
The Northwestern railroad work advances, with McIntosh laid over a week ago and the line to end at the grade this week. The road runs east from Carman, long sought by locals, and will boost Crookston hotels and local commerce as homes and stores rise.
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Northwestern
McIntosh
Carman
Crookston
Labor and Money Famine in England
A Boston audience heard a London Workingmen's Association secretary describe grim conditions in England. He warned of a famine not of food but of work and wages, noting crowded Thames embankment recesses where workers and families seek scarce employment and money.
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Workingmen’s Association of London
Tremont Temple
Boston
London
Thames Embankment
England
New Catholic Church Planned at St Peter
A new Catholic church will be built at St. Peter. The N. P. Clarke saw mill at Little Falls was sold to Col. E. Bridgman. Boats begin to tie up at Duluth despite the harbor remaining open. Wheat stolen from Joseph Molitor’s granary at Sauk Center. Chief of Police Ingalls of Austin injured by a falling trunk. Sauk Center votes to bond for a new jail. A barber known as Jim or Ed Hall arrested at Caledonia for bigamy in Brownsville. EH H Sneppen dies from fire injuries. J J Russell of Rochester likely blinded by a gas flame. Burgess injured by electric shock from wires near Duluth.
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St. Peter
N. P. Clarke
Little Falls
Col. E. Bridgman
Duluth
Joseph Molitor
Sauk Center
Ingalls
Austin
Jim
Ed. Hall
Caledonia
Brownsville
EH. H. Sneppen
Morris
J. J. Russell
Rochester
Burgess
Duuth
Merriam Democratic Club Exposed In City
On election night reporters learned Democratic voters found Merriam stickers over Wilson for governor. The issue revealed a Merriam democratic club in the city with over 50 members, stirring outcry and intrigue as votes were counted.
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Merriam
Wilson
Merriam Democratic Club
Fergus Fails Journal
Washburn Life and Career Shaped Minnesotan Public Figures
Biographical sketch of William D. Washburn of Minneapolis born 1831 in Maine. Notes his education at Bowdoin, law study, 1861 appointment as Minnesota Surveyor General by Lincoln, later business leadership, railroad projects, legislative service in 1858 and 1871, terms in Congress, and lasting Washburn prominence in politics and public enterprise. Also includes a Brainerd school report with various classroom entries and attendance figures.
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William Drew Washburn
Minneapolis
Livermore
Androscoggin County
Maine
Bowdoin College
Israel Washburn, Jr
Orono
John A. Peters
Bangor
Minnesota
Lincoln
St. Paul
Minneapolis & St. Louis
W. D. Washburn
Northwest
Senate
United States
Inaugural Change Sparks Factory Closures Claim
Crookston Times notes a poster predicting that four months from March 4 marks July 4, leading to widespread factory shutdowns nationwide. The Times man calls the claim sharp and questions its basis.
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Benjamin Harrison
Crookston Times
the Times
Chinese dietary economy and meat consumption in northern regions
The North China Herald notes Chinese living frugally with a diet of rice beans millet vegetables and fish plus limited meat on festivals. It describes economical cooking, near starvations among animals and humans, and a preference for inexpensive meat even when from diseased or dead animals despite health risks.
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North China Herald
Duluth Para grapher J Adam Bede heads to Washington
J Adam Bede a versatile para grapher from Duluth has traveled to Washington to take on special work duties.
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J. Adam Bede
Paragrapher
Duluth
Washington
Winter Resorts Travel Deal via Minneapolis & St. Louis Route
Many seek health and pleasure by visiting Winter Resorts in the South or West. The Albert Lea Route offers daily connections with the Vestibuled Trains of the Great Rock Island Route to Colorado Springs Pueblo Denver. through service via St. Paul Minneapolis & St. Louis Short Line includes live Pullman Buffet Sleepers and First Class Coaches to St. Louis. Contact agents or E A Whit for rates and details.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
Albert Lea
St. Paul
Great Rock Island
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Denver
St. Louis
Burlington
E. A. Whit Gen
Tkt
Pass. Ag’t, Ecerotie, Fhe
Vvacues
Minneapolis
ST. Pats
Milwaukee
Chicago
Duluth
Wisconsin
Michigan
New Richmond
Chippeway Falls
Eau Claire
Ashland
Hurley
Wis
Ironwood
Mich
Bessemer
Stevens Point
Neenah
Menasha
Oshkosh
Fond DU Lac
Waukesha
Wm.s.mellen
Jas. Barker
Generals Manager
Genl
Passy & Ticket Agt
Quips and Customs in Ethelberta's Time
A dialogue about slip purses and squeaky heels as Ethelberta seeks a discreet gift for a visiting suitor. The piece blends wit, social observation, and jest from period newspapers including quips about character and a magician’s stage illusion with audience participation.
Royal Route: Chicago and Northwestern Fast Rail Service
Chicago and Northwestern Railway touts fastest St Paul to Chicago time with two daily trains, through sleepers, dining cars, and no car changes. Tickets honored across classes. agents sell tickets. Timetable inquiries to George Teasparz and assistants in St Paul Minnesota.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railways
St. Paul
Chicago
St. P
Sioux City
Omaha
Des Moines
City
Kansas City
California
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha
T. W. Teasparz
Gen’l Pass
Agens
J.s.mccurtroves
M. M. Waeeter
T Gen
Trav. Pas
Minn
Sleeper Real Estate Circular Eyes Brainerd Market
C B Sleeper offers 60 day terms on dozens of Brainerd properties including four business lots at Front and Broadway and multiple lots near the Opera house. Sleeper’s additions and brick stores are advertised with installment plans aimed at laboring men, promising value growth in six months. For details contact C B Sleeper or J L Smith.
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Broadway
Brainerd
Opera House
Front Street
9Th Street
Sleeper’s Park
C. B. Sleeper
J. L. Smith
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H. Rosenblatt
H. McGinn
R. No. 15
South Sixth Street
Dresskell &Shedds
the Drug Store
Night Bell
N.mcfadden
Model Grogery Store
Cor
Laurel and
Sixth Streets
F. A. Bradbury
Marshal House
6Th
Laurel Streets
Malcolm McLaren
St. Paul Ice Palace
Prohibition Party
St. Cloud
Bexaror Sapis
Mas. Hiszarp
Beaver
Democratic Party
Bulow
Ames
A. B. Gould
Erneta Gould
F. E. Davenport
Elvira H. Clark
Second Ward
Clara Porter
Mary L. Small
Irma Camp
West Brainerd
May Gleason
Rosalia Fasching
Vera L. Paine
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Laura E. Walker
J. A. Wilson
City Sup’t Schools
Ethelberta
Philadelphia
Chicago Standard
Iemeting
A. E. Veon
L- M. Roberts
Hartley Pork
W.a.smith
Peat
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Srainerd
MINNN
M. McFadden
Register OF Deeds
Court House
Fernald
Frater & Fernald
Attorney At Law
A. Fleming
OUR Clothing Department
J. E. Ireland
Front ST
Chirag, St Paul, Minnapels & Omaha
F. Nson
Nicollett House Block
Minneapolis, Minn
Ghias
Sendid
June Singer
Leopold Bros
Boss” Clothiers
Hanaan
D. W
Saint Paul
Minneapolis, Or
Dakota
Montana
Idaho, Washington Territory
Oregon
British Columbia
Puget Sound
Alaska
Pullman Palace
S$ Paul
Portlans
Yellowstone Park
Chas.s. Fee Yellowstone Park
DR. Charest
St. Cloud, Minn
Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway
Albertlea
Cera
St. Paul Mineapolis
Iowa
Albert
Fort _Dodge
Pax ST. Louis
Cley
Leavenworth
Atchinson
Union Pacific
Topeka
Santa Fe
Union Depo
Minneapolis & Manitoba
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Gen
Tkt & Puss. Agt
Ming
Werner Hemstead, Mr. D
Front and 7Th Streets
June Manufacturing CO
Belvidere, Ill
A.P. RiGes
Bank Block
C. H. Havill
Mort
Gages
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