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Newspaper
Mora Tribune
Location
Mora, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1895
Page
8
A compact weekly resume of notable Minnesota events and happenings arranged for quick reading. The piece surveys political, social, and economic happenings across the state, summarizing key developments and notable actions from various cities and organizations.
Martin Beemer died of alcoholism in Crookston. Wakagezis’s son Dummie, a Chippewa chief on the Vermilion reservation, was found drowned near Whisky Island in Vermilion Bay. Martin Flom required amputation after hand injury from a corn husking machine at Red Wing. Fred Muzzy and partner Charles Kolbe plan a new Red Wing dry goods house after purchasing A E Moberg stock. Fire hit the Quady building, Northwestern hotel, barber shop, and Murphy’s blacksmith shop at Bird Island causing about 12 0M in losses with partial insurance. Welch’s store in the Quady and living quarters involved 8 000 loss, insured 7 000. Northwestern hotel valued 1 700 and insured 5 000. C Voss uninsured. Barber shop loss 350 with 225 insurance.
State Auditor Dunn sold about 2 000 acres at Aitkin with prices from 5 to 85 per acre. S C Clark of St James died at seventy six. Samuel Ticks of Lake City died at home aged unknown. Corner stone of Glencoe Masonic building laid with Hope Lodge and Eastern Star. Fire near Royalston Little Falls burns hay. P F Glardon of Red Wing dies at seventy five. Hog cholera epidemic hits Red Wing area with over seventy hogs dead. Royalston Catholic group plans church. about thirty five families to join.
William Stolz was badly injured when a wagon ran over him as a grain load moved to market at Lake Benton. The Graceville Catholic church burned this morning with adjacent buildings saved. Fire started in the sacristy, likely from a lamp. Local meeting and debate planned in Duluth on the silver question. A man named J M Pangburn jailed in St Cloud for misappropriation. Beaufird township farmer Kerman Minkel died after dinner from heart disease. C D Benack takes control of Mankato theater and plans improvements.
A Duluth Masonic Temple association assigns to George N Lavyaque for creditors. A Henderson farmer Henry Blaime’s home is burglarized with $75 and a watch taken. Moorhead electric plant starts up with new street lamps. A crewman Daniel C Sullivan faces federal charges in $800 bond. Loken Bros. of Window closed by sheriff after attempted clearance sale. Farmer William Stolz injured when horses ran away and wagon trod him. State bank statement shows assets 134042.29 liabilities 73239.28 with deposits 27827.90 and real estate 541400. Stockholders for 270000 bonds named M O Hall Harold Thorson and Charles Knutsen.
The record lists amounts paid or awarded to individuals including 40000 to Thomas Hanson 10000 to A C Hauge 23000 to A R Davidson 35000 each to M M Williams Jerome Mansker P W Blake and C B Buckman totaling multiple large settlements or compensations.
M Randall, a farmer near Vernon Center, was robbed of 80 dollars by three men who struck him with a club on his way home. A search is underway for the assailants. Eva Dresback, daughter of M R Dresback of Dodge Center, died after a long illness. Potatoes are cheap at New Paynesville, eight to ten cents a bushel, while a Richmond area farmer holds sixty acres. An educational convention will meet in Crookston after Thanksgiving to form a permanent Minnesota association with annual meetings. Ada Potter and Nettie Wagner, ages ten and nine, drowned after ice broke on the Des Moines river near Jackson. two older sisters narrowly escaped. Fully 200 teachers attended the Minnesota Teachers' Association fifth semi-annual meeting in Mankato with Supt. Pendergast and other educators present. Supt. C M Jordan spoke tonight. session to close tomorrow.
The fifth semi annual meeting closed at Mankato as reports showed the state prison receipts totaling 14255.11 and binding twine collections reaching 8263.85. Sjosten of Tiorest Lake died when a falling tree struck him while he grubbed, and Brownton hosted the YP C E convention for four counties with Miss Carrie A Holbrook prominent. Judge Severance limited an injunction against Northwestern Bell, allowing damages but not blocking the pole. The Southern Minnesota Mutual Creamery held an Owatonna adjourned meeting with papers on Butter Markets and Winter Care of Milk read by Finch Crickmore and Works.
Obituary notes Thomas M Blacklin postmaster of Albert Lea dies after a long illness. Winona education bonds of 25000 issued for Lincoln school start 1810. A O U W lodge plans funeral benefit for members. John G Hayes farmer near Winona killed by train while hunting. Witoka tragedy as boy shoots sister. she dies instantly. Rice county 1895 assessed value 7 578985, up from 7425608. city gains in 1896 from Faribault and Northfield. Wealth increases despite hard times.
The jurors found H. H. Holmes guilty of first degree murder in the Pitzel case after a trial marked by dramatic testimony and Holmes emotional reaction to the wife’s appearance. Prosecutors signal plans for a new trial motion and potential appeal to the state supreme court.
Carrie Alice Peitzel, in a crowded court, endures hours of questioning while supported by a nurse. She recounts the murder of her husband, the loss of her children, and the grim fate that left the girls dead and the boy missing bones. Her tale ends with a sobbing, aching plea amid the horror.
Philadelphia November scene as Holmes faces potential execution over the Benjamin F. Pitzel murder. Judge Arnold bars non direct testimony, while defense claims the Commonwealth has not proved its case. A lengthy, dramatic legal battle stalls the scheduled two week siege.
Minneapolis reports a planned general jail delivery masterminded by Harry I. Hayward. A woman visitor allegedly bought a dozen revolvers for inmates who would stage a sham fight, overpower the jailer, and escape in a planned Sunday night breakout. Hayward is under constant watch as investigators search for risks of the proposed scheme.
Theodore Durrant, assistant superintendent at Emanuel Baptist church Sunday school, was found guilty of the first degree murder of Blanche Lamont. The jury delivered the verdict after twenty minutes, sentencing him to death with sentencing set for next Friday. The courtroom buzzed with mixed cheers and tears as Durrant and his family reacted.
St. Paul reports a possible Great Northern strike in Montana is local and denied by headquarters. A. R. U. members say there is no prospect of a strike, and the grievance committee has disappeared after a brief St. Paul stay. The committee reportedly left for Chicago.
Washington November 5 Commissioner Loehren issues an order condemning a card allegedly posted at employees homes soliciting political contributions. He says all such solicitations are improper and forbidden and urges employees to ignore them. He warns the practice is often fraudulent and unsafe.
In Debt Two Millions Sioux City Iowa Nov 5 On creditor application a federal court ordered sale of the Sioux City Terminal Railway and Warehouse company property within six weeks The company is over two million in debt with about half in preferred claims indicating significant financial distress.
Washington reports United States Minister P. M. B. Young in Tegucigalpa Honduras has arrested A. K. Ward alias A W Kenneth a Memphis forger and embezzler who fled with over 500000. He will be held for extradition papers.
Winona Minnesota November 5 Annie Cooper eight daughter of August Cooper near Witoka was killed instantly by her twelve year old brother Albert who obtained a revolver from the bureau drawer and did not know it was loaded.
The king of Portugal arrived in Potsdam on November 3 as part of a European royal tour. He is continuing a schedule of official visits and ceremonies across several capitals.
Post office inspectors report to First Assistant Jones on St Paul carriers. Two carriers must show cause for removal, two for 80 days suspension, three for 10 days, and 10 more for explaining irregularities.
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