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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1886
Page
1
A Maine Republican lead shows a 14 000 plurality while other lines report diverse political and social items. The discussion notes a crowded field in Minnesota and nationwide voting trends with third party footing and turnout figures.
A Frenchman predicts a 1000 foot iron tower in Paris will become magnetic due to massive iron blocks running north and south. He warns that all iron objects within a mile could be drawn toward the structure.
The Crow Wing county fair is postponed to Wednesday through Friday next week due to outside attractions expected to draw large crowds. A California exchange reports a Sacramento Bay crossing accident where a steamer engine jumped overboard with a caboose, drowning a sleeping man. The Morrison County Democrat joins our exchanges with Auger’s promising first issue as a Democrat from principle.
The Indian commission at Leech Lake negotiated a treaty with the Pillager Indians ceding the Leech Lake reservation to the United States and selling 40 acre tracts by sealed bid for cash. Proceeds go to the tribal credit in the U S Treasury and bear 5 percent interest annually spent for their benefit. They will be moved to the White Earth reservation.
S P Fleming of East Brainerd is identified as a representative man whose candidacy is urged by prominent business owners and property holders. He is described as prudent and not an office seeker, and would consent to run if the district wishes him to appear on election day.
Fergus Falls Journal notes Otter Tail county delegation received passes to the Democratic state convention in St Paul on Monday. The piece critiques railroad passes as evidence of corporate influence and questions the Democrats' appeal to labor voters in Minnesota. It argues labor voters are not a monolith and party loyalty may override ideology.
A humorous passage from Harper's Bazar in which a beggar tricks a gentleman by posing as his own twin brother who is deaf and dumb. The dialogue highlights a con involving mistaken identity and a clever exchange.
The St Paul daily notes discontent among Knights of Labor as Ames is accused of selling out to Boss Kelly. McGaughey was barred from speaking before the convention, provoking protests within the working men.
District Masterworkman McGaugh ey of the Knights of Labor rejects claims the group struck a deal with Democrats for county offices. He says the order is apolitical and does not intend to accept favors from any party, though a few members might stray.
The Pioneer Press reports chatter that A. Guernon may be reappointed as collector for part of St. Vincent Jad despite his prior senate rejection. It notes Sabin may withdraw opposition after belief he harmed his own cause, and that President Cleveland could reappoint Guernon during Congress vacation if facts persuade him.
The St Paul Labor Echo says no strike is planned and the Northern Pacific Railroad is trusted by its workers. It cites fair wages, voluntary eight hour talks, and high pay in shops, arguing the company remains a friend to employees and opposed to sensational press reports.
The writer argues that Jay Gould’s country estate is valued near two million dollars while assessed at only twenty five thousand, calling taxes on fortunes an inequity that could spur revolution. Capitalists are blamed for labor unrest and farmer uprisings, with claims that fortunes earned by sharp trades should bear taxes proportionate to accumulated wealth.
A man from Michelson Georgia describes a leg ailment lasting twenty three years with persistent discharge and pain eased after using Swift's Specific. He reports rapid improvement after half a dozen bottles and praises the treatment as a complete cure. A offer for a free treatise on blood and skin diseases is included.
In Liberty county near Savanna Georgia a supposed death returned to life during a wake event. The woman foretold Judgement Day on September 29 and predicted her own death before morning. News says about 500 local Black residents have gathered, prayed, and refused farm work since Wednesday while awaiting the prophecy.
A Rondout NY special reports John Benton a lunatic claiming to be a divine messenger tasked to shoot every engine on the West Shore railroad. He fired at trains, struck a coal car, and threatened to riddle the iron horse with bullets before being seized and jailed for examination.
The piece denounces lime and alum adulteration in baking powders, noting Prof. Ott's government analysis of over a hundred brands. It warns lime and alum pose health risks, especially to children, and urges readers to choose pure powders, particularly Royal, as trustworthy.
In a Washington Critic excerpt, the President questions Daniel about two Buffalo men who reportedly passed through Niagara rapids. Daniel pleads innocence, claiming the focus was misread as a reckless claim, and the President shows a grave, unreadable reaction.
A New York Mail and Express report recalls a century of button fashion. The interview traces eras of metal and imitation gold buttons, large and small sizes, and a shift to pearl and metal varieties. It notes fruit designs, jet beads, and modern hinges like bronze medallions and shell imitations, ending with crochet buttons and gilt options for youth styles.
A carnival incident in Baden sees a clown-like youth kiss Princess Maria Theresa amid an Empress and entourage. The Empress laughs it off while the clown, later arrested for another prank, is identified as a journeyman baker and dismissed with a caution.
Prof Bell predicts ships at sea could talk using a mile long trailing wire charging seawater with electricity. A vessel within half a mile could receive signals. he cites Potomac experiments and notes the method is old in concept but new in commerce potential.
The excerpt stresses close preparation and wide reading before delivering thoughts. It warns against overconfidence after initial curiosity wanes and urges skillful audience engagement. It advocates concise clear instruction, self discipline, and continual readerly and speech practice as paths to permanent success.
A Treasury figure disputes a claim that over 1,000,000 dollars in clam money and public debt principles are misrepresented dating back to 1887. The article examines the legitimacy of the asserted sums and the basis of the historical debt.
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