This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1888
Page
2
In the 5th District 8S. G. Comstock leads a slate including Rice, Hanson Arthson, Joseph Bubleter, Moses E. Clapp and Dunn of Mille Lacs County. District advices predict a Republican majority from 300 to 400 this fall as overall district signals favor the GOP.
It is probable Ignatius Donnelly will address the city Republicans within the next two weeks. The cry of beadle raised against W R Merriam has subsided. Democrats are hard pressed for campaign thunder.
Thomas Kelly, returning from his Cass County claim yesterday, recounts that his shanty was gutted by a summer fire. He describes damage to his dwelling and the loss of belongings but notes no injuries. Local officials reported investigation ongoing and aid from the relief fund.
The article contrasts the Confederate Constitution with the United States Constitution. It notes Roger Q. Mills swore to support the Confederate charter and criticizes free traders as an anachronism in the modern era, likening it to outdated armor on a Treasury note.
Sexatros Dosherty withdraws as Labor party candidate for governor and backs the Republican ticket. He praises W. R. Merriam as a farmer ally in the last legislature and says his move will gain him many friends, per Battle Lake Review.
The publication strongly backs John T. Frater for county treasurer praising his character, honesty, and abilities. It argues he is unassailable in reputation and predicts a large victory on November 6th.
Henry Spatpise has held the sheriff’s office since his appointment and is expected to win a second term. Spalding’s recent illness keeps him from campaigning, yet supporters say the result remains certain. The public favors Spatpise, praising his performance and leadership for the next two years.
The Disparcs commend Milton McFadden for reelection as Register of Deeds describing him as a faithful, polite, and widely popular official. They argue voters should avoid change, calling him an experienced and trusted administrator.
The Farm and Labor party withdraws its candidates and endorses Republicans. The executive committee deems the move wise as the GOP is viewed as the laboring man’s friend. Ignatius Donnelly, former Farm and Labor candidate for governor, will back Merriam and speak in Brainerd October 17 or 18.
The text urges Brainerd workers to back W. A. Flem on the republican ticket. It claims his record favors laboring men, promises steadfast support for workers, and warns against voting for the democratic minority. It emphasizes his reliability on legislative matters this winter and to increase his majority.
The piece argues American salt producers, aided by protection, faced Liverpool competition and pursued a Canadian market expansion. It claims collusion and price suppressions drove down domestic salt prices, while a duty leveled the field. The author contends a pool rather than a trust governed the Canadian trade and criticizes free trade advocacy.
A Friday night speech by Hon H A Castle mocks democratic tactics on free trade United by the claim Ireland cannot prosper as a manufacturing nation under English tariffs He argues England protects its shops and keeps Ireland down while Ireland exports tobacco without manufacturing it locally and faces duties that make competing in England impossible
A circular dated September 25 from Assistant General Manager Ainslie of the Northern Pacific announces Dr Walter Courtney as in charge of medical service at the Sanitarium division with headquarters at Brainerd Minnesota. Dr D P Bigger is transferred as part of the change and the notice is issued by Mr Ainslie in his capacity as Northern Pacific president.
The passage notes Honest Farmer Canning as the candidate likely to secure more votes when campaigning directly, avoiding public appearances elsewhere. It emphasizes his belief that personal interaction yields stronger support than broader, showy outreach.
At a Sr. Paul meeting of the farm and labor party executive committee, the full state ticket was withdrawn. Donnelly told an Evexixe Star reporter he would support Merriam because he is believed to be a friend of the farmer.
The report outlines the career of a long serving public figure from Crow Wing and Morrison counties. It highlights Union University training in 1874, a clerkship in the New York Assembly, law practice in Malone, and a municipal judgeship. It notes leadership roles in commerce and education, support for a small state school tax, and strong district support.
The Little Falls convention nominated H C Stivers of Soak to Beseee vis Prairie and Messrs Stivers Davis. Campbell is less known yet appears a solid candidate, while Stivers lacks stability for effective service. Davis is deemed unqualified, and voters in the thirty-ninth district are urged to consider these assessments carefully.
Sewnatres Donnelly has been nominated for the legislature in Dakota county and the state ticket of the farm and labor party will be withdrawn. Mr Donnelly says his interest is at heart, while Mr Wilson is only a figure head of P HL. Michael Doran James Jr Fergus Palis Sarat.
An accident near Mud Run on the Lehigh Valley line involved the fourth and fifth sections of a long excursion train returning from Hazelton. A rear section struck a standing car, causing cars to plunge 60 feet into the river embankment. Reports state at least 30 killed, with fatalities possibly up to 80. Most injured from Scranton and Lackawanna county.
A fragmentary letter criticizes Ryan W. Va and J. W. Cowden over alleged abuse by the post office. The writer accuses the postal service under the current administration of outrageous imposition on the American people, likening it to wartime interventions and campaign document handling.
Irish World reports London Daily News argues Cleveland’s stance on tariff policy risks political backlash and could advance free trade in the United States. The piece says England favors open markets and fears protectionist branding of Cleveland and his party. It suggests a Cleveland victory might accelerate free trade goals.
A Republican platform calls for a distinctly American policy not narrow or bigoted but broad and philanthropic. It aims to help the world by the example of a growing nation founded on equality before the law. The goal is to develop and cultivate the continent as an American inheritance, urging steady pursuit of this great end.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.