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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1896
Page
1
Brimson, W. H., superintendent, signs off on the Goring North school district arrangements. Listings show Iv-Brainerd, Iv-Hubrtar, Iv-Pine, Iv-Backne, Iv-Lothrop, Iv-Walker as connect nodes.
The City Republican convention nominated a full ticket led by J. Nevers for mayor and S. F. Alderman for municipal judge with all nominees securing unanimous or strong support. George D. La Bar was chosen treasurer and other ward candidates named for aldermen and boards of education. The group backed financial reform and a local post office building.
Hon. Page Morris will speak at Steener opera house on Tuesday evening October 27 to address Crow Wing county voters. A torchlight procession is planned and the event is expected to attract a large turnout as interest in the congressional election runs high.
A political address by Mr Jarrett, under the McKinley and Morris club, is scheduled for Saturday evening Oct 31 at the Brainerd Opera House. The event aims to rally laborers with a strong Republican endorsement and calls for straight party voting in county tickets.
Two fast trains daily between St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago Milwaukee and all Wisconsin points. Connection in Chicago with lines running east and south. Tickets sold and baggage checked through to all US and Canadian points. For routes rates maps and folders contact your nearest ticket agent or Jas C Penn Gen Pass Agent Milwaukee Wis.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line operates electric lit trains on a block system between the Twin Cities and Chicago via Milwaukee. It runs four daily passenger trains from St Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago with steam heated cars and modern sleeping and dining services. Tickets and rates are available from agents or J. T. Conley assistant general passenger.
Prospectus invites travelers heading east or south to write W J C Kenyon G F P A St Paul Minnesota for exact trip costs arrival times and rationale to take The Burlington. Advertises Reclining Chair Cars seats free Pullman compartments standard sleepers dining cars meals from 25 cents offering comfort and customization.
The piece argues that free silver would cut wages for workers while party factions abandon the silver issue to pursue class against class conflict. It frames laborers as the sufferers of monetary policy shifts and links wage cuts to free silver.
The county ballot is presented in this issue and voters are urged to see that the Republican ticket is composed of competent men. The Republican county ticket commends itself to all classes of voters.
Four years after advocating free trade and lower prices, Bryan now urges free silver and higher prices, but the speaker argues this is a bid for office and accuses him of hoodwinking voters with the cry of higher prices.
The Journal notes a courteous free silver crowd in Covington Kentucky yesterday as they attempted to drive Secretary Carlisle from the platform with billious eggs.
The text argues fare coinage cannot increase value. price rises reflect reduced value. It notes cloth measured by an 18 inch yard stick yields double yards, yet actual cloth amount stays unchanged.
Tax populists and silverites have funds to support campaigns, contradicting claims they cannot finance literature. The Sixth district shows a deliberate influx of money from silver mine owners, allocated to maximize impact where it counts.
The writer argues that if free silver doubles prices, wages fixed in dollars would fall in real terms. Merchants can adjust prices, but workers cannot easily raise salaries, relying on agitation and strikes. Therefore laborers are unlikely to favor free silver and will back McKinley and the current standard.
A notice offers ten dollars for apprehension and conviction of anyone destroying fences breaking into buildings or stealing property on lot 2 section 19 town 45 range 30 Schwartz Brick Yard. Fifty dollars is offered for catching anyone setting fire to the building on the same property burned Sept 12. Also announced is a teacher examination at Brainerd High School on Saturday Oct 24 at 8 a m led by T Msrrant Epxaxos secretary Board of Examiners.
The convention pitches a Republican ticket led by J. N. Nevers for mayor and backed by A. G. Trommald for assessor and LaBar for treasurer. Alderman and education board nominees are also listed, praised as solid Republicans and supporters of economical good government.
The piece praises the GOP slate in Crow Wing county and Mille Lacs with A F Ferris, Jones, Harts horn, and H C Head, noting Ferris' strong 1894 showing. It also details a Populist Democratic meeting at the courthouse with nominations for mayor treasurer assessor and aldermen and explains cross-party deals influencing withdrawals and nominations.
Grain financiers in Minneapolis cannot secure loans to buy wheat and fill elevators, causing cash wheat to fall. A Minneapolis firm offered 11 percent and a gold note to an eastern bank and received a reply citing Bryan's likely defeat but urging readiness for worst case, stressing funds are for depositors and not personal property.
The amendment to Article four enables villages within the state to draft their own city governance framework. It outlines procedural steps, eligibility, and authority for local boundary and charter creation. The measure aims to empower small municipalities to tailor zoning, services, and leadership structures to local needs.
A local retailer promotes a large selection of men suits with price points from 4.50 to 9.00 and invites customers to view the line. Select Baltimore oysters arrive daily from Baltimore and are sold at 40 cents a quart.
The Catholic fair runs this week at Gardner Hall after opening Wednesday night and closing tonight. The hall is decorate, booths offer fancy work and refreshments, presided by costumed young ladies. An elegant supper is served nightly and attendees praise the event. Services at Angel Hall Southeast Brainerd Friday October 30 at 7 30 p m and Saturday and Sunday follow.
A series of notices from J. W. Supp dated October 9 1896 declare candidacies as independent for alderman in the Second ward sheriff of Crow Wing County and county commissioner for the Third district. The statements claim solicitation by local religious financial and political interests and note prior involvement in a Republican convention.
County voters are informed that W A Plemmar has filed a certificate of nomination for the office of county attorney. He states he is in the race and seeks the support of the people, promising economy aligned with public interests if elected.
Varied notices include a mayoral bid by R. H. Pare urging economical city administration and individual rights, an independent bid for Crow Wing County Auditor by W. Evensst, plus classified promotions for furniture, Salmon steak, dental services, and fashion dressmaking from multiple local businesses.
A local advert promotes linen cleaning by a service using modern machinery and pure soap. The note announces prompt work and a mobile wagon delivery from New Siam Laundry at Corner Front and Fourth streets with telephone contact Wall 205.
A black and white spring calf was taken up about six weeks ago and left on the premises. The owner can recover the property by paying charges. R. Hart, Lake View.
An upholstered Pullman tourist car is operated by the Northern Pacific every Wednesday. It departs St. Paul at 2 45 p m and Minneapolis at 3 20 p m reaching San Francisco the following Monday morning. Double berth is six dollars. For tickets and reservations write W D McKay ticket agent Northern Pacific Railway Company Brainerd Minnesota.
Pure steam rendered leaf lard offered at three pounds for 25 cents by Binson and Graf. A red and white cow, about 10 years old, came to premises Sept. 15th. owner may reclaim by paying keeping charges. Thurston of the New Steam Laundry advertises carpet cleaning and pickup service with prompt attention. telephone 30-5. Housekeeping outfits available on installment at Hoffman Bazaar.
Henry Spalding sheriff announces sale of West Brainerd Townsite property in Brainerd Crow Wing County Minnesota under a 1891 court judgment. The sale for cash to satisfy the execution occurs October 3, 1896 at 10 o clock p m at the county courthouse front door.
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