21 Oct 1887
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1887
Page
1
This clipping surveys Brainerd journalism and local politics. It notes a rumor of a new daily, debates over consolidation and Standard Oil, Postmaster rules, Duluth and Duluth Star stances, and a critical look at the Brainerd News altering its format and ownership, plus a Governor Oz in CAC unveiling anarchist intolerance.
The play Skipped by the Light of the Moon receives high praise across cities from New York to Pittsburgh. Critics call it the funniest production in years, drawing packed audiences at Bijou Theatre and Fifth Avenue Theatre with continuous laughter from curtain rise to final act.
Senator C B Backman visits the city while starting a camp on Hillman rock and targeting 2 5 million feet. Camps on Prairie and Swan to yield 5 5 million feet. Cooper and Gray from St. Cloud send crews into Pine river and Old Mission mills aiming for 5 million feet. Hong and Tissing build a 200 foot dam at Anakasippi entry into upper Long Lake for a water power saw and grist mill, risking flowage into Hay Creek valley.
A. J. Streeter died in a stock train wreck near Petersburg Oak. William Galey killed at Butte Montana while coupling cars. Nelson Rajatta injured at Winnipeg by catching a railroad frog. N P tunnel contractors expect completion in June 1588. Northern Pacific indemnity lands notice expires Friday. Red Wing signals, Austin depot plans, and Goodhue County libraries noted. Rochester diphtheria quarantine and Red Wing electric lights progress. Moorhead hay losses by fire. St. Cloud quarry workers earn 13000 monthly. Warden Stordock exiled to Rothsay due to wife illness. Minnesota railroad commissioners ban stove use in cars. Iron ore bed found near Tower. Elmer Congregational chapel dedication at Winona. Duluth typographical union refuses plate matter use. Burglaries at Warren jewelry store. Dickerson committed to asylum. National Guard unit badges purchased. Weekly Tribune sewing machine offer with club commissions. Freight paid by ordering party.
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