Mystery Deepens Over Bulgar Gang In Minneapolis Killings
Eleven Bulgarians from the 243 Tenth avenue house, led by Kuzman Siekuloff, deny involvement in the six murder case that shocked Minneapolis. Siekuloff’s band, from Presbad in northern Turkey, rented the house and worked in mines, railroads, and camps. Names of the slain are Nikola Jaless, Andri Jaless, Angelo Jaless, Thomas Jaless, Krispin Wurkoss, and Krivie Mitie.
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Duluth
Minneapolis
Tenth Avenue
South
Kuzman Siekuloff
Cross
Siekuloff
Presbad
Nern
Turkey
Minnesota
Alborn
United States
Vloka Nardove
Petros Stoja
Nikola Jaless
Andri Jaless
Angelo Jaless
Thomas Jaless
Krispin Wurkoss
Krivie Mitie
Immigrant group linked to musician crime mystery in Minneapolis
Siekuloff and the seven including his wife and two sons, plus seven men aged 20 to 35, arrived from Bulgaria and took lodging with Austrians and Bulgarians. Six band members remained in Minneapolis and were later reported dead after accompanying the newcomers to the train. Police seek motive as family and band members deny feuds or criminal ties.
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Siekuloff
Alborn
Minneapolis
Bulgaria
Siekulof
Tmiuth
Jaless
Russian Priest Boycotted After Refusing Memorial Service
In San Francisco, Rev. Theolore Pashkovsky of a Russian Orthodox church faced boycott and threats from revolutionists in his congregation after he refused to pray for Lieutenant Schmidt and to hold a memorial service. The faction threatens secession if the prayers are offered.
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San Francisco
Theolore Pashkovsky
Schmidt
Kniay
Potemkin
Father Pashkovysky
Pashkovsky
Scheufler Announces Candidacy for Register of Deeds
In La Crosse County many seek sheriff positions while FE Scheufler emerges as first candidate for other offices. Scheufler, a longtime La Crosse resident and former confectionery store owner, filed to run on the district ticket for register of deeds and plans to compete in the primaries. Friends urge Punch Robertson to seek the Republican nomination for clerk of the court, but Robertson has not commented.
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Scheufler
Scheitler
la Crosse
Main Street
Carl Pfind
Punch
Robertson
Railways Debate Rates as Hearing Closes
The state railroad and warehouse commission heard final arguments on maintaining current rates. H. E. Pierpont of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line described classification decisions by a Chicago committee meeting biannually. The railroad witness noted most petitions seek reductions, not increases, and petitioners sometimes seek higher rates on certain items like washboards.
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St. Paul
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Severance
H. E. Pierpont
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Staples
Powell heirs offer 12acre site for normal school
The Powell brothers offered 12 acres between Eleventh and Twelfth streets and Jackson and Johnson streets to State Senator Thomas Morris as a potential normal school site. The price is not stated but expected to be reasonable if the state purchases for the purpose.
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Powell
Eleventh and
Twelfth Streets
Jackson and
Johnson Streets
Drs. George
Will Powell
Thomas Morris
Farmer Attacks a Doctor in Xenia Office
In Xenia Ohio March 20 a farmer Henry Baker attacked Dr. T A Johnson in the physician’s office during a fifteen minute struggle. Passers by separated the combatants as both men were badly wounded. Baker, arrested for assault, grabbed a razor in a barber shop and died after nearly severing his head. authorities suspect insanity. Baker’s motive related to a pension request rejected by Dr Johnson.
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Xenia
T. A. Johnson
Henry Baker
Hill
Baker
Dr. Johnson
Three New Men in Fire Department
At a special meeting the common council unanimously voted to hire three additional firefighters. One new engineer will operate the new fire steamer at 75 dollars monthly, and the two substitutes will be paid 50 dollars each. A petition from Advance Bedding requests a sidewalk along Front street from Vine to Pine.
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Common Council
Advance Bedding Company
Front Street
Vine
Pine
Widow Cleared in Grand Rapids Bank Theft Case
In Muskegon Michigan on March 30 the widow Clarissa Rice—failing to deny her son Charles Rice’s false accusation—was imprisoned to six weeks then pardoned after revealing she received no stolen funds. Ralph Lisle in Chicago confessed to taking $240, clearing the mother of involvement.
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Muskegon, Mich
Clarissa Rice
House of Correction
Detroit
National Bank
Grand Rapids
Chas. Rice
Ralph Lisle
Cook County
Chica
Lisle
Half Rates To Dedication Of Wisconsin Monument
Half rates to dedication of Shiloh Battlefield monument at Pittsburg Landing Tennessee via the North-Western Line. Excur sion tickets one fare for round trip from April 2 to 5, return by April 15. Shiloh Park reachable by boat from Johnsonville Perryville or Paducah or by private conveyance from Selmer or Corinth. Rates and destinations available from Chicago and North-Western Ry agents.
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Wisconsin Monument
Shiloh Battlefield
Pittsburg Landing
Tenn
North-Western
Shiloh Park
Tennessee River
Johnsonville
Perryville
Paducah
Selmer
Corinth
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Ancient adage elevates bold leadership for success
A historian explains a proverb that a brave leader at the helm matters more than sheer numbers. The idea emphasizes courage, nerve, and audacity as essential traits for effective advertising and enterprise management.
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Mpls
Hap
the Café
J. F. Schrank
Calumet
Ham
Bannanas
Batavia
L. E. Lavaque
Powell “Ell
Department
California
Walter Baker & Co
Monarch
Curtice Bros
Curtice
Gage Plums
Crawford
Schepp
ICE Cream & Butter Company
Farmer
Langdon & Boyd
Market
Ruplin
Gold Medal Bakery
King Streets
Doerflinger’s Grocery
Nebver
North Side
Rose Street
Dr. W. Powell
Cor Ith
la Crosse Streets
New
Salt Fish
N. Nustad
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