Minnesota real estate man ends life in saloon stall
Charles E. Hillstrom a prominent real estate and insurance man in St. Paul, despondent over domestic and business troubles, killed himself with a shot in Ola Fordham's saloon on Payne Avenue. He was alone in a card booth when the tragedy occurred after 10 pm. Doctor and ambulance arrived too late.
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ST. Paul. Minn
Charles E. Hillstrom
Ola P. Fordham
Payne Avenue
Fordham
Hillstrom
Finance Club Plans Fund to Reimburse Senatorial Leaders in Iowa
At a Cummins club meeting in Mason City Iowa a committee was formed to raise funds to reimburse leaders of the recent senatorial fight led by Gov Cummins. Contributions will be voluntary and aimed to support leaders Christmas stockings while the club plans to keep the fight going until the governor wins a long term Senate seat. The group may visit Des Moines on Nov 24 to observe the senate election. A. H. Cumings was reelected president and William Gray of Clear Lake was named secretary.
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Mason City
Iowa
Cummins’ Club
Cummins
Des Moines
United States Senate
A. H. Cummings
William Gray
Clear Lake
How Is Your Digestion
Mrs. Mary Dowling of San Francisco praises Electric Bitters for acute indigestion and liver troubles. The tonic purifies the blood invigorates the system and aids female weakness. 50¢ at O. T. Erhart's drug store.
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Mary Dowling
No. 228Th Ave
San Francisco
O. T. Erhart
Protection for the Minority in Election Outcomes
The Boston Globe notes Taft's nationwide victory while Democratic governors gain ground in many states. The piece discusses minority acquiescence to majority rule as a feature of democracy and explains how state sovereignty within the federal system prevents outright tyranny.
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Taft
James Bryce
Aged Northwestern conductor Thomas Butler dies in Chicago
Thomas Butler a 54 year old veteran Northwestern road conductor and longtime Milwaukee to Green Bay through passenger run, died in Chicago after being stricken while returning from a health trip. He served 35 years on the railroad and left three children. A special train will take the body and funeral party to Janesville on Sunday.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Thomas Butler
Northwestern
Chicago
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Janesville
Seven Years of Proof for Dr King’s New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts seven years of proof that Dr King’s New Discovery heals coughs and chest throat ailments. The ad claims thirty eight years of global proof for coughs, la grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Sold with guarantee at O T Erhart's drug store 50c and 1 00 trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
O. T. Erhart
Claim of Blood Sparks Reunion in Iowa Court Tale
In Mason City Iowa Howard Danilson a railroad man who married Hannah Olson under pressure to avoid seduction charges sees his wife and newborn baby at the hospital. He vows to leave but changes course after seeing the child and plans to move them to a home he prepared. The case centers on the marriage and custody amid scandal.
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Mason City
Iowa
Howard Danilson
Hannah Olson
Danison
Minnesota
Woman Dies in House Fire Near Fort Pierre
A Mrs. Dingman was burned to death at her homestead ten miles south of Fort Pierre. An eight year old son says his mother started the fire and the boy fled for help as her clothes burned. The husband was away in the city. the family had come from Sioux Falls.
Deer Struck by Rapid Train Near Draper Wisconsin
Engineer W S Aldrich of St Paul reports two deer leaped onto the track while rounding a curve on the Omaha road southbound from Draper. One deer escaped ahead of the fast train at about fifty miles per hour as the locomotive overtook it shortly after the encounter.
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Couderay
Wis
W. S. Aldrich
de Soto Street
St. Paul
Minn
Draper
Omaha Road
Deer Killed After Stray Animal Stops Train Incident
Mr. Aldrich halted a moving train when a deer ran onto the tracks. He killed the animal with a coal pick, had it dressed and carried it home on his return journey. The dressed carcass weighed about 150 pounds.
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Mals
Minn. inland whitefish season opens with hopeful reports
Bemidji Minnesota November 14 season for inland lakes whitefish opened and officials say current reports indicate fishing could be better this year than in many years past with positive outlooks from those overseeing the fisheries.
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Bemidji
Minn
Minnesota
Whitefish Population Surges in Beltrami County Lakes
The whitefish have multiplied greatly in the lakes of Beltrami and adjoining counties, signaling a notable increase in local fish populations and potential impacts on fisheries and ecosystems.
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Beltrami
Refuge of the James Boys Burns
A strip of timber in Chandler Minnesota burned, once renowned as a refuge for the Jesse James gang during the Northfield bank robbery pursuit. Local reports blame a boy’s neglect of a bonfire for starting the blaze in the wild waste that served as the area's last extensive timber.
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Chandler
Minn
Jesse James
Northfield
Belle Plaine Horse Jockey Killed in Wood Load Accident
Belle Plaine Minnesota November 14 Frank Keilcher son of Matt Kel cher of this place was killed when a load of wood he was riding upon fell on him. He was known as the Belle Plaine horse jockey for his riding running horses.
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Belle Plaine, Minn
Frank Keilcher
Matt Kelcher
Belle Plaine
Mind Your Business Pills Ad at Local Drug Store
An advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to avoid biliousness malaria and jaundice. The 25 cent drugstore product by O. T. Erhart's advertises a remedy for digestive and liver issues.
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Dr. King
O. T. Erhart
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