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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1888
Page
1
Crow Wing county Republican officials announce a county legislative convention to choose three delegates for the district gathering in Little Falls on Sept 26. Precinct delegation totals are listed for Brainerd wards and local townships, with J. J. Howl named chairman of the Republican County Committee.
Hon Cuantes Cannixe of Hen drum is nominated by Democrats as their candidate for congress. Democratic papers, unable to fault Merriam's record, attack the nomination, aiming to discredit the choice with sharp rhetoric.
A papal favor from the Holy See to the Knights of Labor settles the dispute with the Catholic Church. Governor Hit has been renominated by New York Democrats to seek another term, prompting speculation about reaction from anti Hit papers.
The Fourth district Democrats nominate Hon Eomunp Rice for another term in Congress. Despite Rice being among the state’s most popular Democrats and the district leaning close, observers doubt election victory this year.
Since Cleveland's free trade message, every northern state holding an election produced the largest Republican majority since the war. Grover Cleveland erred earlier by compelling the Democrats to adopt his free trade policies.
The notice invites Republicans to choose three delegates for the district legislative convention and urges nominating a candidate free of cliques. It warns against electing a person tied to any faction and hopes for broad support across Republican ranks.
Publisher A H Smythe of Columbus Ohio reports heavy demand for a music edition of the Harrison Log Cabin song book. The new edition replaces the first and includes a few extra songs. The initial run of 25 000 copies sold, with sample copies by mail at 10 cents and special club rates.
Inside pages publish General Harrison and Cleveland letter acceptances. The comparison favors Harrison, describing his letter as a manly expression on great questions, while Cleveland’s is a piteous plea for staying in power. The die is cast. Grover must go as laboring men voice their interests.
The Minneapolis Star says Republicans are better organized and equipped for campaign work than Democrats and have cause to be jubilant nationwide. It notes the Star’s free trade stance, but does not claim laboring men are flocking to the Republicans for protectionist policy.
Tam, a candidate in Crow Wing county, asks local party supporters to count him out of the race for the legislature. He explains he does not seek the position, prefers a more acceptable party nominee, and urges nomination of the man who will have hearty party support. He warns against any misunderstanding.
The Wadena Tribune argues Judge Sleeper, a Republican, is the best qualified for district judge and cites his two year record. It notes eight appeals to the state supreme court all sustained and praises the support of lawyers. The piece also mentions public school needs and planned temporary quarters for classrooms.
A Monday night joint debate at the opera house drew about 250 attendees between Brother Stivers and Judge Fleming. Fleming argued for protective tariff policy against Democrats free trade, questioned its impact on labor and prices, while Stivers countered with statistics and quotes, failing to answer several key questions before Fleming closed the discussion.
The Albert Lea Route will sell round trip excursion tickets on August 21 and September 11 and 25 and October 9 and 23 to points in Minnesota Dakota Nebraska Kansas Texas Mississippi Tennessee Indian Territory and Eastern Colorado at one fare for the round trip. Tickets valid thirty days from sale with stop overs in sold territory. For rates maps contact any agent or write to E A Warr raker Minneapolis Minn G T and P A
Our county fair attracted poor attendance on opening day with only average numbers on the second. Management blamed the low turnout despite an excellent program including broncho and boy’s pony races, a half mile trotting race, and a half mile running race. Exhibits were small but fine with several merchant displays. The fair failed financially due to an expensive Saturday program and shops not closing as promised.
John Workman father of William Workman and Mrs Frank Jarboe died at his daughter’s home in Morrison county after years of paralysis. He was a G A R member and post commander of Workman Post Little Falls. Remains moved to Little Falls for burial with family. Also notes relocation rumors about Kinred family and a roller skating rink armory for Co K 3rd Regiment M N G with weekly dances at Dresskell’s orchestra.
Crow Wing county schools present general and financial reports. The document lists 1,438 eligible districts, 14 schools visited by the superintendent, and eight new school houses built. Financials show total receipts of 41,520.40 with disbursements for teachers, materials, repairs, and buildings. Brainerd special district reports 31,132.88 in receipts, with expenditures for teachers, supplies, and bonds interest, ending with 5,996.60 cash on hand. A quoted aside references Miles na Coppaleen from the Minneapolis Tribune.
Brainerd wins 8 to 7 at Saturday contest and 10 to 9 on Sunday as part of a three game set at the fair grounds. St Cloud’s fielding drew boos over a belligerent first baseman. Prof Proctor, famed astronomer, dies in New York from yellow fever.
The County of Crow Wing will hold an institute in Brainerd for a week starting September 24 1888. State instructors will use tested books and material centering on the Common School Manual and new State Series texts to teach practical classroom methods.
In view of rising real estate demand this summer, a limited sixty day sale offers four business lots at Front and Broadway, one lot by the Opera house, four Front street lots, three rear Opera house lots, three cottages, seventy five Sleeper additions lots from 50 to 100 dollars, plus Sleeper Park lots at 7th and 5th streets. Sleeper Block stores on favorable terms. Properties expected to double in value within six months. J L Smith and C B Sleeper invite inquiries for details.
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