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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
1
Long probate dispute over Anton Sperl's will returns to higher court after two district trials and a Supreme Court remand. Jury previously found undue influence. Estate valued around 15000 with three heirs contesting.
The piece compares three veteran editors in Minnesota, noting Editor Green of the News from New Ulm, born 1830 and still active in his seventy sixth year, along with Editors Whitney of Marshall and Bennett with long careers dating back to 1860. It lauds Green’s long publishing life and daily work excluding Sundays, urging Whitney to review New Ulm’s rich history for possible reminiscences.
The 1906 Minnesota State Fair aims to surpass all previous editions with more exhibits and a new live stock amphitheater for judging cattle and horses. Opening on September 3, James J. Hill will give the dedicatory address as Dan Patch and Crescens challenge world records, with nightly entertainments and a Moscow pyrotechnic show.
An exhibition at the fair grounds in the city ended 11 to 6 with Springfield defeating New Ulm amid chaotic umpiring and crowd protests. Highlights include Francois pitching for New Ulm and Spaeth starting for Springfield, followed by a chaotic scene as spectators swarmed the diamond and an umpire fled for safety before Mueller steadied the play.
The St James Journal Gazette editor traveled with his family to New Ulm aboard the 7 18 M and St L train arriving 8 00 am. He notes sights including the 1862 battles monument and the Herman monument. He comments on streets, homes, calliope whistle, and crops showing harvest progress from rye to barley and corn advancing westward with improved small grain quality.
John N. Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana writes that the remedy solves biliousness and constipation. The advertisement guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded and sells for 5 cents at C M Olsen’s drug store.
The Maennerchor members from the city joined many others traveling to the Saengerfest in St Paul last week. About sixty people departed Thursday to attend meetings and experience the event. Returning singers praised the gathering as one of the most inspiring sights in the state, noting 2000 voices rising at the director's cue in a vast auditorium.
In the state the audience roared with warmth as grand music from the chorus filled the venue. The harmony and arrangements clicked, delivering enjoyment and satisfaction to all. Saturday evening Dr Stamm hosted the Mhenterchor of the city at his St Paul residence for a very pleasant time.
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