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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
1
News from New Ulm reports Judge Benjamin F Webber died by suicide, found in his hayloft after a period of mental and physical decline tied to family money worries and his wife’s illness. Survived by widow and son Frank of Franklin, with funeral scheduled tomorrow at 1 30 p m.
The judge, facing financial strain and declining health after his wife’s illness, hanged himself in a barn as he planned to quit life. Born 1834 in Maine, he practiced law in Blue Earth County before serving as district judge until recently.
Mayor Smith reports anonymous letters alleging a 13 man band formed in St Paul to rob and kill Minnesota Governor John A Johnson. The group, said to originate in Calabria Italy, is blamed for killings and robberies there and in Utica New York. They threaten Italian laborers for money. authorities seek protection while Gov Johnson resists a personal guard.
State officials closed a deal Saturday for thirty acres around Minneopa Falls five miles south of Mankato, creating Minneopa Spark as a new state park. The purchase cost $3,500 with $35,000 previously authorized, and the site will be dedicated to perpetual public use under the state auditor. The park area is wooded and scenic, linking local Indian lore to the falls while promising future improvements.
Sam Peterson declares himself a receptive candidate for postmaster of New Ulm and says he will ask Congressman McCleary to name him. The piece notes Krook as a rival and details surrounding the disputed boundary survey, court calendars, and local political intrigue amid other short items including a hospital operation and a swan-hunting incident.
The passage notes Krook's sudden fall in political prospects despite loyal service as New Ulm postmaster. It mentions alleged backing for McCleary from Senator Knute Nelson and claims Krook was promised another term, while observers doubt the outcome and reference McCleary's influence.
In Brown county suit over Swan Lake survey costs, Hordale & Samson and C A Hagberg win a venue change to Nicollet county. Twenty four farmers named as defendants. Plaintiffs claim 1902 agreement empowered survey and platting of the dry bed with George Boock as surveyor earning 21 500. defendants contest liability, noting work not per contract and challenging 1902 1903 survey conditions.
Minnesota will receive over 97000 from the federal government for Indian war bonds issued in the 1860s after the state advanced funds to quell the 1862 outbreak. Auditor Iverson said Washington approved the refund and the treasury department finalized the payment, ending a decade‑long effort backed by Gov Ramsey and the Minnesota delegation.
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