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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1896
Page
9
Partial OCR shows times and stations for north and south bound routes, listing Brimson as superintendent and street 700 West. Information is incomplete with fragmented station codes including iv ar dv suggesting origin or transfer points.
Two fast trains run between St. Paul Minneapolis and Chicago with Milwaukee and all Wisconsin points. Connections in Chicago to lines east and south. Tickets and baggage checked through to all U S and Canadian points. For routes rates maps and folders contact nearest ticket agent or Jas C Pop Milwaukee Wis.
Advertising text describes the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line with electric lights and berths, four daily passenger trains from St Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago via Milwaukee, and deluxe cars plus dining service. It notes low rates to U S Canada or Mexico and directs contact to J T Conley. Also mentions routes to Peoria St Louis and Kansas City. Republican City Convention details Brainerd Minnesota October 21 1896 with primaries October 20–9 pm and 8 pm to elect delegates and board of education.
If traveling east or south, request from W. J. C. Kenyon G. F. & P. A. St. Paul Minnesota. A return mail letter will explain trip costs arrival times and why to take The Purlington to Chicago Poona St Louis and Kansas City.
From 9 to 10 A M and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 30 P M the day’s office hours are listed in the notice. The periods cover morning and afternoon sessions with an additional evening slot.
An ex change hails Altgeld as the Bryan side’s strongest speaker and warns he would steer the administration if Bryan wins. The Duluth Herald grows discouraged, suggesting a Cleveland record defeats Bryan, while Page Morris may beat Towne in Congress due to free silver. The Transcript notes two free silver themes and contrasts them with sound money defenses.
ANovember article notes progress of women in public life through Demorest’s Demorest’s Magazine feature “Women at the Bar” with portraits of notable female lawyers.
On Friday at Barnum a joint debate saw Charley Towne lose ground to J Adam Bede who criticized Towne as a Bryan Altgeld Tillman ally and asserted his own strong stance. Bede dominated the discussion and exposed gaps in Towne’s positions.
The Duluth Herald notes Charley Towne’s decline from 1204 votes in 1894 in Crow Wing County to under 700 this year as total votes near 2400. Page Morris to serve at least two years, with supporters assured they won’t regret it as with Towne.
Cuariz Towne’s libel suit against the St Paul Dispatch faces trial after the paper offered to cover court costs and waive formalities if Towne would proceed on October 16. The offer aimed to clear Towne’s innocence regarding silver and silver mines but was declined, leaving the public to question the Dispatch’s charges and Towne’s $75,000 damages claim.
The Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis reported a canvassed vote of 411 for McKinley and 25 for Bryan, reflecting a nationwide proportion. The piece satirically notes campaign froth with references to Towne’s frog story and 53-cent dollars as a delusion amid political noise.
The Populists face weak county backing as Democratic leaders reportedly dictate the state slate. Democratic nominees are not expected to secure broad support from their own rank and file. Populist W H Everest seeks endorsement for auditor but is rejected. John Koop, a lifelong Democrat, is nominated instead. The alliance is viewed as ensuring the ticket’s defeat.
The St. Cloud Journal Press urges supporting Gov. Clough and Republican candidates for Congress to preserve stable government and honest money. It warns against electing John Lind and joining populist movements, calling for sober civic duty against seditious forces.
The piece argues that no citizens hold silver bullion to coin for free at the mints while opening mills and shops would instantly benefit every laborer tradesman and vocations. It rebuts calls for free silver and contends it would be harder to obtain four dollars under those conditions, urging better conditions instead of worse.
A political argument opposes Bryan and Towne, linking free silver to free trade and British influence. The writer urges voters to support protectionist candidates to shield American workers and industries from foreign goods and pauper labor.
H C Head Republican candidate from Mille Lacs county toured Crow Wing and Todd counties over the weekend. He found the Republican party in excellent condition with strong prospects and called the outlook for the legislative ticket in the district excellent. He trails in name recognition but is popular where known and urged opponents of the Democratic combination to support the ticket.
Daniel Webster argued in New York on March 15 1837 that tampering with currency harms workers by eroding a steady medium of payment. He warned sudden financial shifts cripple honest industry, reward speculation, and punish laborers who rely on daily wages.
Colorado Republicans in convention declare loyalty to free government while favoring free silver. They back the party’s pledge to seek international agreement for unlimited coinage of silver though warn Chicago platform could bring mono metallism and not bimetallism in the United States.
The Canton Repository notes wheat rose nearly 9 cents flax up 6 cents and July cotton up 10 dollars per bale in two weeks. Coin Harvey argues silver should rise with farm prices but remains stuck around 65 to 66 cents an ounce.
A Sharon man compares an Irish tale of swallowing a potato bug and Paris green to politics. He says the American worker who swallowed free trade four years ago now faces a proposed cure of unlimited free silver, urged by a quack doctor.
Glencoe Register notes a dig at a "corporation attorney" amid a shuffle of names and memory regarding John Lind, hinting at a historical dispute or debate. The tone suggests local curiosity and archival interest in past legal questions.
Ex President Harrison argues that restoring the 16 to 1 silver to gold ratio by fiat is impossible without global support. He notes USD mint policy cannot enforce such a decree if other nations stop silver coinage and cites current silver at about 65 cents per ounce, with mints closed to silver.
McKinley’s Letter of Acceptance argues that free silver would grant the few with bullion access to minting, debase currency, lower property values, ruin contracts, harm farmers and workers, and trigger a severe trade panic, with farmers and laborers suffering most. He warns it would inflict lasting economic damage across nations.
Long excerpt recounts Gen E M Pope's circular charging Gov Clough with nullifying the Hastings Dakota land grant. Attacks cite misstatements about deeds No 9 and No 10, attorney general opinions, and Secretary Hoke Smith ruling. Also notes Clough's relinquishment attempt rejected and calls for legislative action.
Carl Schurz warns in Chicago that electing Bryan carries a price tag: violent crisis, economic paralysis, loss of savers’ wealth, veterans’ pensions cut, higher unemployment, suppressed wages, and damaged national honor. The piece contrasts with stable gold-backed value and cites silver seesaw money as a warning.
The Reform era plan details two Department structure at Re ch school the Normal and training department with elementary five year advanced professional and kindergarten courses. Tuition is free for future Minnesota teachers textbooks rented. Dormitory housing priced weekly. Diplomas grant state teacher certificates. Contact presidents Irwin Shepherd Edward Seari TM Mankato George Kleeburger St. Cloud Livingston C. Lord Moorhead.
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