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Newspaper
Mora Tribune
Location
Mora, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1896
Page
4
The text notes that in Biel February 19th 104 county commissioners act as delegates and Kanabec county should be represented. If the commissioners cannot attend Mora's business men may represent the county.
The article questions whether thirteen years of residence in Minnesota should qualify one for the highest state office. It notes the silver issue remains alive as the free silver bill passed the United States Senate last Saturday by a 42 to 35 vote.
The Roseau Times notes that resistance to Clough's nomination in Minneapolis is expected to bolster his standing nationwide. The editorial argues that local opposition may harden support for him across the country.
The St Peter Herald quotes the Minneapolis Times warning against mudslinging at country newspapers. It notes some papers are adept at the same practice, implying a clash of editorial tactics and ethics.
State Treasurer August T. Koerner is described as an excellent state official with broad popularity and strong support for renomination without opposition.
The sole official inquiry into how United States Senator from Minnesota was chosen, conducted by the legislature that elected W. D. Washburn, was kept from public release as its report was suppressed.
The text attributes Senator Knute Nelson with the claim that bimetallism without international agreement is impossible. It notes that such an agreement is unlikely because England will not alter its stance.
James J Hill campaigns to gain support for a constitutional amendment taxing railroad lands. The paper argues the newspaper should fund its fares like the Great Northern without relying on advertising.
The St Peter Herald notes ongoing harassment of Lieut Governor Frank Day by a Minneapolis Times backed by a custom of speaking ill of public officials. It describes the trend as harmful and likely behind Day’s mistreatment.
Report notes that figures once central to 1889 campaign finance are targeting Gov. Clough under a reform banner. Critics label these reformers as hypocritical influence seekers using moral pretexts to pursue power.
The Minneapolis Times notes a committee of one hundred led by Bob Evans to purge Minnesota politics. The paper defends the large number of ring politicians and ward heelers on the panel as timely and appropriate.
The associate editor of the Minneapolis Times and head of an anti Clough literary bureau is off work this week after an overdose of alcohol last Friday. He has repeated overdoses at intervals since. The Times will not print until he sobers up.
The Minneapolis Times attacks Auditor Dunn over denying Vandiver access to his office records. Vandiver, a Times reporter, reports the dispute while Dunn’s supporters praise his refusal as proper. Citizens may ignore the Times critique and back Honest Bob.
A movement forms to organize a Northern Minnesota Fair Association with Kanabec county urged to join. The state fair showed northern counties can compete, and this year first premium is $700 cash, promising lively competition to secure another win.
The Brainerd Dispatch cites a Times critique, arguing the Minneapolis paper criticises State Auditor Dunn solely out of personal spite. It contends Dunn serves the public by safeguarding state school property against corporate and railroad greed, a claim backed by court records.
The LeSueur Sentinel denounces the Northwestern Lumbermen's Association as a nuisance with a double headed lead pipe cinch on consumers. If trusts are lawful and beneficial, this one would be blameless, but if illegal and harmful to the public, it should be extinguished.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press accuses W D Washburn of leading a state political ring backed by federal officeholders and pap-fed appointees. The piece notes Washburn’s central role during re election campaigns and frames him as a dominant influence in state politics.
The piece extols ex Governor McGill for a clean businesslike administration despite renomination defeat. It lauds Governor Clough for excellent governance and criticizes any push to unseat him. It urges McGill to remain neutral or back Clough to prove selfless support for a deserving official.
News scarce this week from Brook Park as William Woodbeck recovers and is able to be out again. The frame for a new hotel was raised Saturday and will be moved along during construction planning.
BRUNSWICK reports sleighing late but brief as N E Ramgren & Co prepare saw mill machinery and Tallman Bros run both saw and grist mills. Farmers, mills, and a proposed twenty-five roller flour mill are discussed along with rye shipments, cows, a creamery idea, and a potato shipment to Rush City.
Miss Ida Smith visited at home from Saturday to Sunday. A party was hosted at N. O. Nelson’s last Saturday. A. P. Frandin Jr. visited Pine City Friday. Miss Ellen Sandberg went to Pine City Friday and stays with Breckenridge’s folks. Hans Hanson hauled hay from Rice Lake to Mora. August Peterson delivered hay to John Peterson’s camp. A. P. Frandin Sr. is recovering from a broken leg. Andrew Hoagland and John Lance returned from the Twin Cities after buying machinery for a new saw mill. Grass Lake continues to show activity around a planned mill and local commerce.
A Mora column reports a thaw and road damage, local moves include Fogel hiring in St. Cloud and preparing lumber for spring building. Hinckley Enterprise challenges Pine City court with a looming county seat move. Local residents attend sleigh rides, visits to the county seat, and social events, with riding, trains, and dancing noted.
Joe Wilbur of Milaca checked his claim while John Bergman hauls hay for Mattson and Blakely at O Neal Bros camp. Ed Estes visits Mora with Charles Malone. Albin Wicklander recovers from a horse mishap as thirteen teeth are extracted. Isle Harbor elects John Haggberg Samuel Mattson and T E Potts to the school board amid a disputed result and pending Mora hearing.
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