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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
7
An old advertisement warns that kidney trouble harms women and men, affecting mind, ambition, beauty, vigor and cheer. It promotes Swamp Root by Kilmer and Co as a remedy, claiming quick relief and inviting readers to request a sample bottle and pamphlet.
Minnesota governor John A. Johnson states in a letter to Daily Posten that he would accept a Democratic presidential nomination if offered but will not seek it. He says he would not be an open candidate and would only respond if his nomination could serve the party and the nation, not to defeat Bryan or others.
The Supreme Court refused a habeas corpus petition by Minnesota Attorney General Hudward P. Young for contempt of court over enforcing the maximum railroad rate law. It also invalidated Minnesota’s freight and passenger rate law, with Justice Peckham leading the ruling and Justice Harlan dissenting on federal state power concerns.
Attorney General Young intends filing a rehearing with the U S Supreme Court seeking a clear explanation of the court's recent findings in the commodity rate injunction case. A call for a special legislative session hinges as yet unresolved while Governor Jolson weighs options. Patterson, once a bookkeeper with Chivalier and Matthews, was arrested in Los Angeles on forgery charges alleging he netted $10,000.
Mrs. Emily Tricedah of Minneapolis fed laundry soap to her two year old child under the delusion a higher power instructed her to cleanse the baby. A physician treated the infant for several hours to counteract the exposure.
O Connor, reputed manager of Governor Johnson's campaign, says North Dakota's Democratic committee backed Bryn and Johnson might have fared better if he declared earlier. He asserts John A Johnson will be the Democratic nominee at the Denver national convention.
The Minnesota State Supreme Court affirmed a $35,000 personal injury verdict from Freeborn County District Court in the case of Tig B. Clay as administratrix for Louis R. Clay versus the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. The verdict stemmed from a young man's injury on a gondola loading car. he died during appeal. The court ruled the award supported by evidence and not vitiated by passion.
Actor Woodman D. Trainer shot his wife in a Clarendon hotel room in St. Paul and then shot himself in the head. Guests heard two pistol shots and found the woman dead with a temple wound and Trainer dying from a back-head wound. Both about 23, registered under miscalled names, recently seeking a theatrical engagement.
John Evanson of Duluth broke the American ski record with a 131 foot jump on Chester hill in the last Duluth tournament of the season, surpassing his own 124 foot mark set at Ishpeming four weeks earlier. Ole Feiring jumped 125 feet but fell. four riders previously distanced the former record, and warm weather required snow hauled from nearby wool to prepare the slide.
Barney Dyer a farmer at Hines Itasca county has been arrested on a first degree murder charge for allegedly causing the death of his wife Morence Dyer by poison. County Attorney Henry Pinkley issued the warrant after information filed. Mrs Dyer died about a week ago.
Mrs. Reehna Smith, fifty, a widow from a farm near White Bear in Ramsey County, was struck by a westbound Soo passenger train while crossing the tracks. She walked about 30 feet on the engine pilot before being thrown to the side and is seriously hurt but may recover.
Henry Wilson of West Duluth shot his wife and attempted to take his own life. The wife is said to be dead while Wilson was seriously wounded but expected to recover.
Yale professor Ladd argues that the assassination of Durham White Stevens in San Francisco reflects centuries old Korean methods of expressing political views. He cites prior attacks on Korean ministers in Seoul and a pattern of violence by self styled patriots, urging Americans to examine Korea's history and the Japanese protectorate's role while warning against sympathetic support for such tactics.
The Holland-American liner Rotterden, deferred launch at Belfast, will be a 40000 ton ship with internal features including a palm court and a pond from which posmen can select their own fish, showcasing an unusual menu concept for sea travel.
Representative Bowtell proposes a drastic interior reshaping of the House of Representatives to replace desks and chairs with benches similar to the English House of Commons. The aim is more elbow room and breathing space. Supporters say it would reduce objections to enlarging membership and help members be heard, addressing attention issues caused by the current desks limiting visibility.
The Rev. Herbert N. Hopkins of Holy Nativity Church in the Bronx announced a faith and prayer cure campaign to run during Lent with weekly meetings and mail correspondences. He said his letters would offer encouragement and guidance on prayer to nervous and grieving sufferers across the country.
W H Alexander a Democratic politician near Mammoth Springs Arkansas and Harry Palmer a Missouri Republican plan a joint wedding and honeymoon ride on mules for Alexander and on an elephant for Palmer. Palmer aims to reach Chicago via St Louis to attend the Republican convention while Alexander and his wife ride to Denver. The fiancées approved the plan. no wager was made and good will is noted.
A New York Press comment praises Miguonette as a superior pest remedy. A country woman claims placing pots of miguonette in a room repels flies without using sticky fly paper. She notes the plant’s fragrance drives pests away rather than forcing exit through windows.
A new plan to reduce wave force was tested at Havre France. Invented by Baron d Alesandro the device uses a waterproof hemp net 860 feet long by 30 feet wide anchored on the surface. It flattens heavy waves and prevents them from breaking like oil on water.
Recent statistics on German university life show men abandoning medicine as a profession while women increasingly choose it. The data highlights a shift in gender roles within medical education and underscores growing female participation in medical careers.
A fragmented verse depicts mountains calling to city dwellers through ads and pamphlets. It lists brochures featuring scenery, veranda life, sports, lodging, and amenities, while hinting at a promotional rush and weekly rates involving Sloan and Sheldon in New York and Tampa.
A fragmented note describes a remedy associated with Ali paw Dawe and a back condition in Sidney. It mentions a pleasant herb option for women’s issues and references Matis Grays auxtration Len and SeablatOR in a vague, non coherent sequence. The text also includes names and obscure terms without clear actions or outcomes.
Laurel questions the hat band of three colors while Palmer Kornkod boasts these are his son's college degrees. The exchange frames a humorous claim about achievements represented by the color bands.
A garbled item mentions a twenty year sentence and a health related matter. It references Buckies Arnien Salee and LeRayevilles S.Y. Buckle’s Arnie talee and a drugstore location at 266 at O. M. UTseu's Drug Store. The legible pieces imply a lengthy legal or medical note without clear names or dates.
A patron at Newrich debates reading options after listing standard authors like Dickens and Scott, then asks for a complete set of Old Sleuth. The exchange highlights demand for a full chaptered collection and the shop’s cataloging in a period tone.
An old ad claims Aak Por Allen's Foot-Ease eases foot trouble and cures corns bunions ingrown nails swelling and sweating feet. Sold at all druggists and shoe stores with no substitutes. Sample Bree, Allen S. Olm, Le Roy New York.
Edward Stevens, an actor, first decided he was born on stage as a young man in San Francisco. He tried several engagements with no luck, then tried vaudeville. He visited a vaudeville office, where a harsh German manager challenged him. “Vat you ware?” the manager demanded, and Stevens replied he was a comedian. “Make me laugh!” the manager roared.
Rare advert invites sending cattle and horse hides to Crosby Frisian Fur Company in Rochester New York for conversion into coats robes rugs gloves and mittens. It promises better cheaper goods and covers freight. Catalog pages are offered via mail.
A curious episode at Girard College in Philadelphia unfolds as a clerical looking man, neat in a white cravat, is denied entry by a janitor despite a will that forbids clergy from entering. The stranger protests I can't and is then gently invited inside by the astonished attendant.
Promoting exceptional bargains in South Dakota farm lands and business opportunities in a new town opened by the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway extension. A free illustrated pamphlet titled The New Empire will be mailed, request via postal card to A. B. ce G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis, Minn.
Homeseekers' rates posted for travel via the Minneapolis and St Louis Railway to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Tickets allow stopovers and are limited to twenty one days. For rates and train times contact agents or A B Cutts G P GT A Minneapolis Minn.
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