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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1896
Page
5
Fragments show W. H. Brims's station or property listing at Walkerdy with nearby locales North Iv Hapwher Pin et Backne and Lothrop. The garbled text notes Brims's name and location context.
Wisconsin Central Lines runs fast trains daily from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago and Milwaukee and to all Wisconsin points with connections east and south in Chicago. Tickets and baggage checked through to all U S and Canadian destinations. For routes rates maps and folders contact nearest ticket agent or Jas C Porn General Passenger Agent Milwaukee Wis.
Hon Chas A Towne of Duluth spoke over two hours at the opera house, defended his Republican past and free silver stance, and criticized Democratic policy and Bryant connections. The event drew a largely Republican crowd amid a local campaign with Hessell and Morris appearances and a parade scene.
A Republican city convention will be held in Braiverd Crow Wing County Minnesota at the Court House on Wednesday October 2 1896 at six oclock to nominate candidates for Mayor Treasurer Assessor Municipal Judge and Special Municipal Judge. Delegates are allocated by ward with seats for First Ward Second Ward Third Ward and Fourth Ward as specified.
The Little Falls Herald reports the McKinley club of Brainerd has over 1,000 members including many railroad workers who quietly support Bryan. The paper disputes claims of coercion by Northern Pacific and notes wage fears under a Bryan win as driving silver supporters to accusations.
The text argues against electing a candidate who publicly tells audiences to accept money for votes, asserting that such a stance betrays public trust. It emphasizes that voters would reject a congressman who endorses bribery.
The question asks if Towne’s promotion implies a disbursing agent will hand out silver dollars to supporters, framing it as a potential political payoff rather than a formal pledge or policy. The text centers on a rumor or tactic rather than a verified plan.
The managers of the Charlie Towne combination condemn his late remarks urging voters to take money for votes. They say the remarks harm the ticket and require explanation to undo the damage. Voters may think twice before supporting a man who advocates corruption at the ballot.
Witnesses noted Bro. Silvers did not raise a hand when asked if anyone owned silver bullion at the depot. Some wonder if he sold stock or fears exposing his ties to the free silver cause, which some say benefits only mine owners while Silvers presents himself as one of the plain people.
Republicans have secured more congressional seats with prevailing margins. Charlie Towne's political career appears near its end as party momentum continues statewide.
An exchange questions why the Bryan platform lacks a plank proposing free wheat ground and stamping each barrel of flour with two stamps. The quote reads as a call for wheat production aid and flour branding but is not included in the stated platform.
The Republican city committee issued the call for a city convention with Oct. 21 as the date and primary voting scheduled for Tuesday evening Oct. 29. The speaker questioned whether today’s dollar buys enough essentials that benefit laboring families.
The Journal asserts Republican managers secured Hessell to oppose Towne while the public doubting readers see the claim as false and dismiss it as unfounded.
The speaker explains he opposed the free silver bill when it arose from a Democrat, but now he seeks the Democratic nomination for Minnesota governor. Critics say he will do anything for office, and his political misstep may cost him. David M. Clough is touted as Minnesota's next governor by supporters.
A rural speaker rails at politicians and Wall Street while mocking silver purchases and tariff promises. He condemns hyperinflation theories and warns against fake reforms that harm farmers, urging memory of broken promises and a commitment to real remedies.
The piece contrasts Bryan’s past opposition to congressional control of dollar value with his later Silverite stance. It cites 1893 and 1892 statements, arguing he misreads price falls as silver-driven, and asserts recent support for a gold standard, praising Jacksonian policy maintained for 62 years and condemning change.
A historical excerpt argues against silver demonetization and supports free coinage. It cites 1865 714 million currency, 1895 1.6 billion in circulation, and contrasts silver hoarding with gold value. It notes US silver stocks and the impact on farmers and merchants.
A Crow Wing Minnesota Republican County Convention will convene at Brainerd Court House on Wednesday October 7 at 3 p m. to nominate officials including Auditor Treasurer Register of Deeds Sheriff County Attorney Judge of Probate Surveyor Superintendent of Schools Coroner and County Commissioners. Delegates are apportioned by votes for Governor Knute Nelson in 1904 with at least one delegate per precinct.
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