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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
6
An advertisement-style note by A Schingeck from Mink Street Buffalo touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for chronic conditions and debility. The misspelled copy claims relief from biliousness jaundice digestion headaches chills malaria and general weakness, with a testimonial from Mi Olsen.
Washington reports that Secretary Ballinger is cleared of charges in the Ballinger-Pinchot case. The Republican majority panel concludes no facts show him disloyal or improper, praising his faithful public service and support for conservation.
Federal grand jury returns indictments against sixteen firms and thirty two individuals in Detroit alleging control of 85 percent of enamel ironware bathtubs sinks and accessories. Case stems from a civil suit to dissolve the alleged combination filed in Baltimore federal court.
Washington December 9 President Taft hears recommendations from senators representatives and other callers for appointments to the new five member court of commerce. The list of candidates is rapidly growing with about 200 names under consideration.
Evansville Indiana reports a warehouse blaze causing about 750000 dollars in damage. The fire mainly damaged the Fendrich Tobacco company plant and destroyed a tobacco warehouse along with several other buildings.
Minneapolis dispatch reports a blaze in Commission row causing 15,000 dollars in damage to three firms. About six thousand turkeys on upper floors were killed by the fire and smoke, while one thousand ducks floated in the flooded basement.
Father John A. Oster, a pioneer priest and former vicar general of the St. Paul Diocese, died at St. Joseph's hospital in St. Paul after a yearlong illness. Born in 1884 in Stronsberg Alsace he came to St. Paul as a young man and was ordained by Bishop Cretin. He served Mendota and other parishes and refused the honor of monsignor, preferring to die a priest. He retired two years ago due to ill health.
Mrs Johanna Hendrickson died instantly when a carriage overturned eight miles south of Blue Marsh after turning a sharp corner. Her daughter Jessie was seriously injured with internal injuries while her son suffered only minor injuries. all were returning from a church dinner.
A portable safe containing between 15000 and 17000 dollars was stolen from the Adams Express office in Minneapolis. The 400 pound safe was taken by thieves who fled in a wagon or automobile. Police and Pinkerton agents are investigating, aided by night watchman Fred Clark and driver Robert Noyes who discovered the break.
Edward H. Ozmun American consul general at Constantinople dies after brief illness in the Turkish capital. Born Rochester Minnesota August 6 1857 he was appointed consul general in 1906 previously served as U S consul at Stuttgart 1897 1906. A well known figure in St Paul and Minnesota he began his career in law and business with Smith Gilbert Clough before joining Northern Pacific as assistant.
Fred Bobsin Sr on a business trip to New Ulm. Local children train for a Christmas show promising a good program. Santa Claus at Schlottman’s store invites visits. A surprise 53rd birthday party for Mr. Meyer featured the Concordia Band and a violin orchestra with fine refreshments. Northwestern Telephone crews repaired lines last week. Ludeke Bros. Refined Picture Play Co. drew a packed Schlottman hall audience. Visitors and trips include Sam Bode at Ucho, R W Zimmermann to Grand Forks, Ki D Precht and Herman Meyer in Mankato, Albert Rockwan at John’s in Clements, Mrs. Langhorst Jr. to Truman, Drill Jr. returning from Wood Lake, and Lillian and Ailey Schruttmann viewing New Ulm. County Commissioner J Summers of Nicollet and G Hintg family visited Waterville.
Special Xmas sale announcing closing out crockery stock and a full grocery department. Promises fresh oysters and best seafood weekly, free lobsters and fish, and a wide selection of shelled nuts and dried fruits. Urges customers to place orders a few days ahead for best selection.
Joseph Sauro fatally wounds his wife Mrs. Sauro and wounds boarder Giuseppe Mezzacappa at their St Paul home. Mrs Sauro is in hospital with slight chance of recovery while Mezzacappa is likely not seriously hurt. Laura Ned surrendered to police several days later.
Community notes include Herman Fritsche and Anton Sprenger among prize winners in corn at the Farmers Institute. Anton Wokasch visits Frazee friends. Gerhard Guldens face joy as his wife gives birth to a son. Anton Jeske fined for abusive language. Edwin Scheible pays fines. A.A. Schlumpberger sells hardware to Martin Schnoebrich who will run the order dept. Mrs Grathwohl injured in buggy accident. Piano sale at New Ulm Music Store with large price cuts through January 1911.
Wheat buyer and farmer W. B. Nelson was robbed of about $300 and his watch near his Carlos office as two masked men forced entry after he turned off the elevator light. Winnie Nelson appeared in St. Paul police court for drunkenness, after spending 330 days in the Como Workhouse last year.
A bold ad touts the largest candy selection in town offering a special Bon Bon assortment pound for 25 cents and invites shoppers to visit for the deal.
Advertisement notes Christmas trees improving over last year with 6 ft trees and smaller items priced per tree. Also lists apples by bushel box ranging from 1.00 to 2.50. Encourages early selection to maximize availability and value.
Fragment mentions black and yellow colors and a carton with Folay's Hone as a remedy for coughs and colds. It references football colors and cautions about genuine goods, but the text is garbled and lacks clear details or outcomes.
An advertisement claims the Singer machine is the best in the world and urges customers to buy from The New Ulm Music Store. It states Singer is available for cash or easy payments with A. Danielson as agent.
Paris police consider arming all honest men to curb the Apache gang. M Honnorat, chief of the first division, argues permits for carrying arms for respectable men and ongoing powers to search suspects. He also suggests banning tools that could be used as weapons outside working hours.
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