Camp conditions improve for Minnesota troops at Llano Grande
The Minnesota troops near Llano Grande Texas have completed three weeks of hard drilling at Camp Bobleter and training that boosted discipline and cheer. Brigadier General James Parker emphasizes the value of National Guard training on the Mexican border as foundational for a future American Army. The piece quotes Parker on why troops are stationed there, the need for preparedness and precise drill, and the role of diplomacy and mass armed force for the nation’s security. (Continued in next column)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prva
Minnesota
Llano Grande
Camp Bobleter
James Parker
Parker
First Illinois Cavalryman
Ilinois Boys
United States
Rio Grande
Villa
Finother
Hell
Witix
Aemel
Andy Ue
Nationel
City tennis tournament opens next Thursday with prizes
The city tennis tournament starts Thursday August 24. Entry closes Monday with a 25 cent fee for boys to cover balls. Open to all players including ladies and men. Prizes include a lacquet from the Review. schedules and times will be announced in next week’s Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Muesing
Harness Dealers Convention Hits New Ulm
New Ulm hosted its first Retail Saddlery dealers convention at the Commercial Club Rooms with nearly forty Second District members. F J Backer presided as president, Alois Bertrand of Sleepy Eye was elected Secretary and Treasurer, and a fall meeting is planned for Winnebago. Speakers urged diversifying products into auto accessories to offset declining harness demand as motor vehicles rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ulm
Commercial Club
F. J. Backer
Southern Minnesota
Saddlery
Alois Bertrand
Sleepy Eye
Backer
Winnebago
Herness
JW. Garver
Ivision
Hunter's Rest shoot yields medals as season closes
Charley Himensteig resumes form at Hunter's Rest clearing the leather medal hoodoo with consistent bull's eye shooting. Sepp Klaus finishes lower yet plans another offensive to reclaim first place before season end. Scores listed show the event results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Himensteig
Sepp
Klaus
Train Kills Stranger Near Sleepy Eye On Final Run
A Chicago and Northwestern engine driven by Ralph Yates struck and killed a man walking on the main line near Sleepy Eye. The deceased, a 55 to 60 year old stranger, showed no identity and had been drinking. Coroner and sheriff deemed it accidental. the engineer retires at 70 the next day. Police search continues for the man’s relatives, including a possible link to Selma Johnson of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Yates
Sleepy Eye
Chicago & Northwestern
Redwood Falls
Geo. F. Reineke
W. J. Julius
Wheeler
Cobden
Northwestern
Marshall
Yates
Wellcome
Julius
Selma Johnson
Chicago
Springfield
Geome
Yate
North Weeter
Resignation of H Klatt not accepted. raise approved
At a Lutheran Synod meeting, H Klatt’s resignation as teacher at Spen Lutheran school was refused and he received a salary raise. The church will install new furnaces before winter. Engelbert reported on the Minnesota Synod meeting held recently in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Synod
H. Klatt
Spen
Engelbert
Minnesota Synod
St. Paul
Burglary Ring Strikes Three Local Businesses
Lafayette was visited by petty burglars who broke into Farmers Creamery, The Great Western Elevator, and a store last week. The trespassers used clumsy methods, suggesting they were new at the job and possibly tramps. No significant items were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
New Ulm
Farmers Creamery
Great Western
Copper Thieves Loot City Light Plant Wire
Copper thieves escaped with nearly 500 pounds of wire from the city electric light plant last Wednesday night. Most recovered but insulation burned off, lowering utility value. Two suspects, Chas Gill and Frank Kirkham, were arrested, released, and later reheld as officers pursued further leads. A second haul near oil tanks brought total near 400 pounds recovered. Kirkham later left for Chicago. Gill held briefly longer. Also recounted is Otto R. Kohn’s car accident near Tagle Mill bridge with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius
Herzog
Girg
Harmening
Jahnke
Chas, Gill
Frank Kirkham
Aulderheide
Sheriff’s Office
Kirkham
R. H. Houlihin
Chicago Structural Union
Chicago
Kirkhein
Gill
Anand
Dakota farmers mourn as I W W fears grow
Louis Buenger Sr reports I W W crowds in Ortonville and Aberdeen with thousands marching and box cars filling as farmers face crop losses. Wheat yields are six to eight bushels per acre, oats are light, and some farmers plow under or refuse to cut grain while weather may still save a corn crop. Police in New Ulm push crowds through and send newcomers to the next train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Buenger, Sr
Ortonville
Minn
Aberdeen
S. D
Dakota
Mr. Buenger
Dakotas
Buenger
Lucan
Hanska
Herzog
New Ulm
Faculty Choice Accepts Call at Martin Luther College
The corps of teachers at Dr. Martin Luther College is complete as Prof. R. M. Albrecht accepts the call to fill the vacancy from Prof. Sperling and will become a New Ulm citizen. Prof. Wagner’s July election awaited Albrecht's congregation decision before final acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Martin Luther College
R. M. Albrecht
Sperling
New Ulm
Wagner
Albrecht
Circus Returns After Delay at County Fair Grounds
Hagenbeck-Wallace Shows headline a big animal act at the County Fair Grounds on Friday September 8. Fifty-seven carloads of acts promise a full day for all ages after a prior cancellation in New Ulm. Ford Crowe arranged venue details with the advance agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagenbeck-Wallace
New Ulm
Ford Crowe
Car and Motorcycle Clash on Center and Minnesota
Sunday afternoon a collision occurred at Center and Minnesota as Anton Beyer riding a motorcycle disputed right of way with Major Albert Pfaender in a Chandler Six driven by Adolph Amann carrying Mrs Plaender and friends. Beyer was on the wrong side of the road and paid the price with damage to the motorcycle and minor paint loss to the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto R. Kohn
Tagle Mill Bridge
Mr. Kohn
Sal
Maxwell
Kohn
Center
Minnesota
Anton Beyer
Albert Pfaender
Plaender
Adolph Amann
New Band Organized From Second Regiment Musicians
A new band formed from members of the old Second Regiment band, who remained when others went to the front, now lists twenty six enrolled players. A. P. Boock is named leader with John Henle as assistant. The first practice occurred Monday evening in the armory, and a band name is expected to be chosen soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Regiment
A. P. Boock
John Henle
Burglars Startle New Ulm Citizens With Window Entries
A night of fear struck New Ulm residents as a lone burglar, dubbed a window thief, attempted three homes on First North German and Valley streets. He entered via open windows, escaping after brief confrontations with the Fritz, Young, and Reardon families. At Fritz’s place around 11:15 p.m. the intruder fled after guards spotted his entry. Young lost $2.02 and narrowly escaped as Mrs Young screamed. a rope was used to test entry near a window. Reardon family awoke to a man at the gate, prompting further alarm and a continued police search. The burglar remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ulm
Jacob Fritz
Clarence Young
Jerry Reardon
North
German Street
Valley Street
First North
Mr. Fritz
Mr. Zobel
Mr Fritz
Fritz
Mr. Young
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