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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1888
Page
1
Fragmentary slate lists candidates for president and vice president, congressman, and various state and judicial offices. Names include S. G. Comstock, W. Meeram, Mattson, Joseph Bobleter, Moses E. Clapp, Gilfillan, Collins, Sleeper, Flynn, Dunn, and Crow Wing Morrison counties. The OCR yields an election ticket snapshot without full context or complete offices.
In Brainerd many Democrats plan to vote Republican this fall as local candidates seek county office and Harrison, Morton, G. Comstock lead the Republican legislative ticket. In Duluth four hundred typhoid cases prompt a state health inquiry into city sanitation.
The Sank Rapids Sentinel reports a call for Republicans to unite for a sweeping win in the 39th district. At the Little Falls Democratic convention last Tuesday, H. C. Stivers of Brainerd Campbell of Sauk Rapids and L. M. Davis of Todd were nominated for representatives. Stivers, defeated two years ago, and his associates appear headed for a repeat result.
The Register reports a Cass county man stole two spools of fence wire from under E. E. MecMillin’s shed, loaded them in a wagon, and drove away. After a few days MecMillin located the wire and sent two men to recover it. The thief returned Monday and paid 25 dollars to settle, claiming the wire valued about 36 dollars with the rest as protection to an American merchant.
The speaker warns that an imminent affidavit alleging Judge Sleeper has long been a Democrat could topple a would be judge. They urge Attorney Holland to publish the document, comparing the maneuver to throwing mud and risking self injury in fragile glass houses.
A tariff reform plea urges listing all raw materials used in manufacture to cut costs. Advocates claim cheaper inputs will let manufacturers raise wages. Simultaneously wool producers hear that free wool would expand markets for woolen goods, allowing higher wool prices while preserving profits.
Two or three gentlemen from Aitkin county vow to defeat Judge Sleeper. The message asks Crow Wing voters not to yield to dictator-like interference and to rebuke them by backing Sleeper with a large majority, as he previously won by a wide margin.
Enewanp warns that Britain seeks further tribute under Mills bill allies with the President's party. Subsidized steamers push trade globally while emissaries press concessions. The piece argues only overwhelming defeat of the assailants to protect the protective policy, otherwise demands for markets and tribute will persist.
The Brainerd Journal notes that Crow Wing county’s democratic rally used exactly the same phrases as Cleveland’s fisheries acceptance letter, emphasizing contrast with concerns about a second term. The Motley Register comments on the repetition of wording.
In a dated critique of a Journal editor's claim that cheaper salt and crockery result from “improved machinery” a correspondent ridicules the notion, arguing the tariff and protectionists defend wage standards. The item also lists multiple local political candidates from Crow Wing and Mille Lacs counties, with bios and election intents.
The letter from the Hon. Knute Nelson, sent from Washington on September 24, urges supporting Mr. Comstock. Nelson, speaking as a Democrat, states no excuse exists to oppose Comstock, praising him as honest, able, reliable, and aligned with the public against railroad bias. He recalls his own railroads stance and endorses Comstock as a man of integrity.
A critic cites conflicting local editorials on Aitkin county turnout claiming Brainerd Dispatch predicting about 300 and Journal about 700 votes while noting a 567 vote two years ago. The Aitkin Age warns that unrestricted lumbermen voting could inflate totals beyond lawful limits.
An endless variety of lace pins brooches lockets charms etc at prices that will surprise and please you at Veon's.
The Mille Lacs county nomination honors the county with a faithful ally to the ticket and elevates Robert C. Dunn of Princeton Union as the chosen candidate. The Motley Register praises him as an able incorruptible choice hard to beat.
A Sunday match at the fairgrounds saw Brainerd defeat a nine from Como shops 19 to 8 in two hours and twenty minutes. Como failed to score through six innings while Brainerd led 12 runs, then visitors rallied 8 runs late as Brainerd relaxed. Standouts included Sticklein and Shaul for the visitors, with Nunn White Parker Rogers F Howe contributing two bare hits and Joe Howe a three-base hit. Umpire was Davis.
Local citizens establish The Thirteen Club with thirteen charter members including Geo N Day and W A M Johnson. They rent a Room 13 in Sleeper block, decorate it, add billiard and card tables, plan a grand ball next Friday, and wear skull and cross bones pins with an opal and the number 13.
Candidate announces run for re election as judge of probate. Promises to continue striving to give satisfaction in office if elected.
County announces multiple candidates for upcoming November election. Harry Patterson seeks county sheriff, Henry Spatpina endorses faithful duties while running for sheriff. Mixton McFappen and A Maui announce re election bids for register of deeds with pledges of best efforts and client satisfaction.
A voter notice requests dates for the third district county commissioner re election and for the county surveyor election in November. The writers pledge to provide satisfactory survey work if elected and urge support. Also includes ads for syrup of figs as a laxative and for a store selling tents rifles and sporting goods on Laurel street.
A. F. Leopold of Leopold Bros. leaves for St. Paul to marry Miss Julia Freudenthal, a Brainerd society belle. The private ceremony will be attended by relatives from Chicago, Duluth and Brainerd, followed by house keeping on Fourth Street North.
Brainerd Public Schools report shows no teachers employed and various counts for attendance tardiness corporal punishment truancy and enrollment. It lists ward by ward room teachers and attendance figures with high school principal A B Gould and superintendent J A Wilson noting no tardiness in the high school during the last two weeks and two country pupils causing all west side tardies.
Yellowstone Park Association offers reduced rates for October transportation and hotel stays. Round trips Livingston to Cinnabar on Tue Thu Sat. five day tours in park up to 30 dollars. Rail from East or West to Cinnabar 50 dollars. intermediate points 1.25x but not over 50. Tickets sale through October 25. Inquiries to C S Hefferlin N P R R agent or Charles S Fee in St Paul.
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