Finnish farmer murder case shocks Minnesota community
An alleged Finnish murderer, Mursu, is confined in Wadena awaiting transfer to Detroit jail. Reports say he robbed a house during his absence in Canada, killing two women and burning the building to cover the crime. A crippled suspect, he had debts and a wife and three children in Finland.
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John Hurley
Detroit
Finland
Duluth
Wursu
Wadena
Mursu
Canada
Mursa
Mureu
Sue
Murder charge after two women killed in Runeberg township
In Wadena Minnesota on May 4 Peter Turssivainen was held for the deaths of two women in Runeberg township. Authorities say robbery was the motive and a crippled man described as a prisoner was overpowered after following peculiar tracks in the snow.
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Wadena, Minn
Peter Turssivainen
Runeberg Township
Hero Engineer Shields Companions From Scalding Steam
Miles Millner, a Soo tunnel engineer in St. Paul, braved a blast from a steam injector to block the leak and save his sister and a friend. The blast tore a tar paper roof, injuring no one else. Millner used his body to funnel the scalding steam away.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Miles Millner
Man Douses Steam to Save Two Women and Dies
Millner faced searing heat and dense steam as a shed and small building filled with vapor. He stood firm against the engine to halt the flow, enabling two blinded young women to escape before he collapsed and crawled to safety.
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Millner
Wisconsin Gov Refuses Hill Requisition In Horse Theft Case
Gov. J. O. Davidson of Wisconsin declines to honor Gov. J. A. Johnson's requisition for Edward H. Hill, accused of stealing six race horses valued at 6990 held by Ramsey county sheriff. He cites insufficient affidavits and hints at possible conspiracy, noting the case could be dropped.
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ST. Paul
Minn
J. O. Davidson
Wisconsin
J. A. Johnson
Edward H. Hill
Ramsey County
Minnesota
Fargo Seeks Commission Plan Push For Special Election
Fargo advocates of a commission form of government plan to present a petition to the council for a special election this evening. The council can set the date within a reasonable time. Proponents express strong optimism about success.
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Fargo
XN. D
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Nervous Relief
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy restores health to weak nervous women by stimulating kidneys to purge waste from blood. It asserts impurities depress nerves causing various ailments and urges readers to commence today for quick improvement, labeled pleasant to take by C. T. Erhart.
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Foley
C. T. Erhart
Tragedy in Waubay: Husband slays wife then ends his life
Bert Russell of Waubay South Dakota beat his wife’s head with a sharp instrument and then killed himself by slitting his throat. The wife was brought to a hospital in Aberdeen dying from her injuries. Russell fled when identified, but died at the scene.
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Aberdeen
Bert Russell
Waubay
S. D
Russell
Tribune Wants Offers Free Ad Dollars
Readers are urged to follow the Tribune Wants to learn how to claim Free Want Ad Dollars. The notice emphasizes checking the column for rules, eligibility, and deadlines, inviting all shoppers and sellers to participate.
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Tribune
St Louis Capitalists Behind Big Schemes to Revitalize the Big River
A group of St Louis capitalists pursues several initiatives aimed at revitalizing the Mississippi River corridor. Their plans include investments in ports, commerce, and riverfront development to spur regional growth and attract industry. Local officials weigh partnerships and regulatory steps.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River freight line plans urged for through traffic
Secretary L B Boswell reports in the Improvement Bulletin that the Business Men's League of St Louis backs a project to restore river freight on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. A conference will plan financing for a line of freight steamers and barges from Minneapolis to New Orleans, with St Louis and New Orleans as terminals. Kansas City raises funds to aid water transportation as rail rates rise.
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L. B. Boswell
Upper
Mississippi
Cairo
Missouri
Kansas City
St. Louis
New Orleans
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Upper Mississippi
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley
Boswell
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Europe
Montreal
New York
Lake Superior
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Treasury
St. Lawrence
United States
Congress
Canada
Manchester
Eng
Ice bridges and river routes spark steamship speculation
Sunday saw an ice bridge across the Niagara river at the falls and the Mississippi from St Louis to the mouth remained open all winter. The note asks why weekly ocean steamship trips from Manchester to Montreal imply similar service is needed at inland ports like St Louis and Chicago.
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Niagara River
Falls
St. Louis
Manchester
Montreal
Chicago
Auto firms sued for Sherman act violation in New York
The Flint Automobile company of Flint Michigan has filed a seventy thousand dollar suit in New York against three members of the association of licensed automobile manufacturers. Defendants named are the Locomobile company C H Pierce company and the H H Franklin Manufacturing company. The complaint alleges the association violated the Sherman law.
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New York
Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
Flint Automobile Company of
Flint, Mich
Locomobile Company
C. H. Pierce Company
H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company
Flint Company
Sherman Law Private Suit Claims Trade Restraint
A private suit under the Sherman law alleges that threats of legal proceedings drove a business out of operation. The companies named and the association deny the charges. The case is allowed to individuals or corporations who allege suffered restraint of trade.
U S Express Announces Fast New Express Train
The U S Express company plans a daily through express between New York and Minneapolis that will deliver express matter in about 38 hours without transfers. It will be the first exclusive express train west of Chicago, handling express business only.
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U. S
New York
Minneapolis
Chicago
Free Wanted Dollars Offer Sparks Reader Confusion
A cryptic prompt from the Tribune prompts readers to seek “Free Wanted Dollars” with unclear terms. Officials urge caution as no verifiable program is announced and scammers may exploit curiosity.
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Poplin
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Choice
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Frank G. Roth
America
Sawyer
Round Lake
Soo Railroad
American Immigration CO
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Chippewa Fails
Wis
Mississippi River Bulletin
IRN Products Refining Company
State Bank OF
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Reiman & Tordt
Jerepe
U.S. Express
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