Germany offers immunity for American ships in war zones
Washington reports say Germany proposes that American passenger and noncontraband freighters be allowed to pass submarine zones without molestation. Berlin would let the United States designate ships carrying no contraband to guarantee immunity, a move seen as opening talks to mend severed ties with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Ashington
Minneapolis Journal
Paul Ritter
Winister
Washington
Berlin
Wilson
Ritter
R Ossia
British blockade confusion fuels Allied plans
The article argues that the blockade was not recognized, letting Allies pursue plans with minimal American disruption. It also questions why the president would avoid private talks with Berlin to secure safe passage for American ships and lessen American inconvenience while Germany aims to starve the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Commercial Club Meeting To Be Held Tonight
The February Commercial Club meeting, postponed twice due to the Eddy concert at Dr Martin Luther College, will proceed tonight with matters of importance on the agenda. President Otto Meyer urges strong attendance and notes this is the only notice issued.
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Commercial Club
Eddy
Dr. Martin Luther College
Ottomeyer
Organ Recital by Clarence Eddy Delights Small New Ulm Crowd
The renowned organist Clarence Eddy performed at Dr Martin Luther College in New Ulm to rare acclaim. Professor Reuter composed Consolation for Eddy and the audience demanded more as they praised the national breadth of the program amid modest attendance. Washington's Birthday deliveries suspended next Thursday with city services adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Eddy
Dr. Martin Luther College
New Ulm
Eddy
United States
Frita Reuter
Ackermann
J.B
Bach
Francis Couperin II
Reuter
Lieblich
New Ulm Rural Telephone unveils grand new building
The New Ulm Rural Telephone Company's brick and concrete headquarters at North Second and German streets nears completion. The 50 by 62 foot one story structure with a deep basement emphasizes light, ventilation, and employee comfort. The switchboard is being built in Rochester and slated for installation by May, with total year outlay around 35 000 dollars. The firm serves 1750 subscribers, 850 miles of poles, and 550 miles of circuit wire.
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Ulm Rural Telephone Company
North Second and
German Streets
Minnesota
Secon Street
Otto R. Kohn
Mr. Kohn
Duluth
Zenith Company
West End
New Ulm
Rochester
N. Y
Kohn
Safety First Record Highlighted by Chicago & North Western Ry
The Chicago and North Western Railway cites four years without a passenger-killing accident amid 192,288,957 passengers carried. It credits strict safety vigilance and promotion of SAFETY FIRST as a pioneer effort in the railway industry.
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Chicago & North Western Ry
Chicago & North Western, Ry
Rails and Rural Lines Linked by Minnesota Commission Action
The Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission ordered Northwestern Telephone Exchange of Minnesota to connect its Owatonna toll lines with Tri-State Telegraph to serve patrons of both firms. The decision requires equal cost sharing, a 5 cent toll service charge, and a 10 cent arbitrary toll, with price absorbed from published rates. The move aims to give Minnesota customers connecting line access on reasonable terms while protecting company property.
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Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company
Bell Telephone Lines
Minnesota
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Northwestern Company
Owatonna
Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Company
Northwestern
Tri-State
Tri-State Company
Samed
New Ulm
Otto R. Kohn
New
Blizzards Delay Move To Brown County Farm
Mr and Mrs W S Bush formerly of Zumbrota have relocated to Brown County on the H C Nundal farm south of Hanska. They left Zumbrota January 30 and reached New Ulm amid a heavy blizzard the next day. The couple leased the Nundat farm for the year and plan to buy nearby, aiming to make the county their home.
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W. S. Bush
Zumbrota
Brown Cdounty
H. C. Nundal
Hanska
New Ulm
Bush Party Travels by Train Through Weather Ties
Mr and Mrs Bush traveled with several horses by freight while Mrs Bush rode the passenger train. On arrival they found traffic on the Minneapolis and St. Louis line tied up and went south of New Ulm until last Saturday when they finally reached their destination. They say they like New Ulm but prefer to visit at their own choice rather than weather dictated.
Community Singing Scheduled for February 23
The next Community Singing meeting will be held Friday evening February 23. After a successful first gathering the committee decided to space meetings four weeks apart to encourage a larger attendance.
Bobleter Camp Reorganizes with New Officers Elected
Spanish-American War Veterans at a recent meeting reorganized Bobleter Camp and elected officers for a fresh start. Installation will occur at a later date at the Armory with Deputy Adjutant Hugo V. Koch expected to install and speak. A future gathering will recount days of 98 and honor veterans.
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Bobleter
Hugo V. Koch
Department of Minnesota
United Spanish War Veterans
St. Paul
Altho
Grand Army of the Republic
Ihe G. A. R
Rating managers chosen at New Ulm heating plant meeting
The New Ulm heating company announced the appointment of Fred W. Johnson and A. J. Vogel to its managing board, with city council representation by L. B. Krook and Fred Hammen. Johnson read the company earnings for November and December, noting high initial patron connections and a December charge discount proposed by the heating company. The council adopted the earnings findings and billed accordingly. A Commercial Club committee pressed for action on improving Kuehner road to keep it passable, suggesting shared funding by Brown and Nicollet counties and the city. council committees were tasked to pursue street and bridge improvements and to negotiate railway spur track contract issues with the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway.
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Municipal Heating Plant
Fred W. Johnson
A. J. Vogel
L. B. Krook
Fred Hamann
New Ulm Heating Company
Messrs
A. N. Samson
A. J. Ochs
Ferdinand Crone
Council
Commercial Club
Kuehner
Nicollet County
Ulm
Minnesota
Samson
Nicollet
New Ulm
Brown and Nicollet
Behnke
Boards of County Commissioners of
Brown and Nicollett
Howeve
George D. Ericson
Minnapolis & St. Louis Railway
William Backer
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U. S
State Department
Phone Company 10
NEW Ulm Rural Corporation
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Poincers
Albert Steinhauser
Henry Gasvnk
Jas. Glasser
John P. Graff
Chas
Weilandt
Fred Loesch
Anton Wiesner
Alb. P. Boock
Boh- Ieter
William H. Bierbaum
L. G. Vogel
Lake Prairie
City Council
Municipal Corporation
Kuehnel
Kuehnel Road
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