30 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1891
Page
1
Donnelly won his libel suit against the Pioneer Press as jurors valued his ruined character at one dollar. Local politics, a poised Washington trip by St Paul’s committee, and caustic notes on Brainerd, Ohio, and Japan’s quake range through the brief.
Accorpione reports 2829 miles of new railway track laid in the first nine months, about 950 miles below last year’s nine month total of 5783. The Age notes yearly additions have not dropped below 5000 since 1885, with 1885 under 3000 and 1884 under 4000. It forecasts about 5000 miles for the year as a fair average.
Sherburne county resident Hor J L Hanwics told a Tribune reporter on Monday he backs H C Stivers as the district’s best vote-getter. He notes Stivers would mainly draw party support in his home area and cites Hemstead beating Stivers in previous contests. He warns Stivers would not broaden support beyond party votes locally.
The governor of New Jersey, Abbott, earns ten thousand dollars, double that of predecessors, with two sons in appointive posts earning two thousand and five thousand dollars respectively. His Pennsylvania‑imported brother holds another office drawing twenty five hundred dollars. The passage laments this as true Jeffersonian simplicity in taking all available benefits.
Fall and winter entertainments are being arranged with whist euchre high five and other pastimes. Postpaid playing cards offered at ten cents per deck, send to C. M. Pratt Gen Ticket and Passenger Agent Minneapolis and St. Louis Ry Minneapolis Minn.
The Empire State express on the New York Central completed its inaugural trip from New York to Burrato. The five coach train weighed 278 tons with two engines of 100 tons each. Between Crittenden and Wende it covered a mile in 51 seconds, about 70 miles an hour, finishing 439 miles in 8 hours 41 minutes 45 seconds, 14 minutes under schedule for 523 miles per hour.
A Minneapolis Tribune dispatch reports Conductor McLagan and rear brakeman on train No. 56 were thrown from the caboose at Philbrook, due to air brake failure. They were treated locally for numerous bruises and other injuries but escaped fatal harm.
An obstruction of heavy timbers was discovered on the Northern Pacific track in Muzzs Crry near Tongue river bridge about 20 feet from the embankment. Had it remained, a west bound train at 9 oclock could have suffered a severe wreck with loss of life. Authorities vow a full roundup of suspects to identify the guilty parties.
In Ogden New Jersey Thomas A Edison outlined a newly perfected motor system for steam and street use. He said economy speed and safety will drive displacement of steam locomotives, starting between Chicago and Milwaukee during the World's Fair. He cited Henry Villard's plan to run frequent trains and gradually introduce electricity across rail lines.
A lengthy list of overdue subscribers has been sent statements in recent days. Each account is shown per person, with some balances extending over several years. The notice urges prompt payment to support the new settlement.
A Swedish born, multilingual graduate serves Chauncey M. Depew as a devoted butler at his Grand Central office. After Depew’s illness the servant stays on and is granted a choice to remain. He finances himself by starting a newspaper until exhausted then returns to duty, worshiping Depew as his idol and often rivaled by a younger Chauncey M. Depew Jr.
A frail looking individual wearing a shawl and gaiters entered a railroad restaurant and ordered steak omelet baked potatoes, baked ham, mutton chop, tea, two beer bottles and six English muffins. The waiter whispered a sly question about the manager as the proprietor watched.
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