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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
4
The New Ulm Review is issued as the official paper of New Ulm, with the New Ulm Publishing Company noted as the publisher.
A critique of stock gambling on the New York Stock Exchange cites Creelman figures for 1906 listing massive shares and bonds traded, labeling activity as gambling. The piece notes reactions from Herman Ridder and Roosevelt quarrels, plus remarks on Rockefeller, Bryan, and Rockefeller’s father, reflecting public distrust and political tensions of the era.
McCleary is seen as the Second district’s likely congressman next year as tariff revision support grows. Gutterson and Paul Ewert are discussed as possible challengers, with Eberhart later seen as a potential governor option if both McCleary and Gutterson sit out. The piece notes past postmaster fights and district sentiment shaping the race.
Lac qui Parle Statesman reports J F Jacobsen and C A Young as candidates for governor. Jacobsen says there will be no dark horse or pre convention fight, and that if one does not secure the nomination the other will. He plans no formal announcement, leaving platforms to the party.
The State Live Stock Sanitary Board sues Chicago and North Western for violating a glanders and contagious diseases statute by importing horses for work or breeding without inspection. Three carloads from west of Pierre brought to Tracy and beyond were later slaughtered by inspectors. The case marks a first against a railroad in the state and may proceed through courts. Also noted is Congressman Hammond's maiden House speech criticizing Republican tariff inaction.
Viewers August Satuelson Rupert Altmann and W G Gresham appointed by Judge Olsen filed a report with Nicollet county court on the Rush river ditch. The plan would reclaim 1238 acres with net benefits near 30000 and ditch cost about 26500. A special court term is set for March 23 at St Peter to gauge public sentiment and costs to abutting owners. Nicollet county has allocated 2500 locally and the state drainage board pledges 10000 more.
Perified banks and trust companies Mr. Morgan exacted two gilt edged securities. A.O. Berge of Butternut forms partnership with G. E. Gilbertson the ditch builder. Chas. Schneider married Miss Marie Francotte. Fourth of July celebration planned by St. Peter Commercial club July 2 homecoming and old settlers reunion. C. D. Griffith spoke on Currency Problems. Mrs. J. K. Peterson fractured wrist in sidewalk fall. Michael Heinen weighing furniture factory in New Ulm. Ferdinand Hartwick longtime Brown county resident dies at eighty in Morgan. Hartwick helped establish local post office and tavern on the old stage line.
A Minneapolis Journal report says Governor Johnson may resign to join a lecture bureau, with an income forecast of 15 000 to 20 000 dollars yearly. His current 87 500 salary barely covers living costs, and he is believed to refuse renomination. The article notes past interest from lecture bureaus and Johnson’s refusal to take paid speeches or tour while in office.
Matt Kenny, described as homeless, received a two week sentence from Sleepy Eye municipal court after pleading guilty to stealing brushes and combs worth 1.75 dollars and selling them for profit. Judge Geschwind opted for a fourteen day jail term rather than longer confinement. Kenny was brought to the bastile on the afternoon train Tuesday.
Former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw says in a recent interview he would like to see J Pierpont Morgan as president. He calls Morgan a big man morally and mentally and says his calm judgment would aid the country in the White House. He notes not viewing Morgan as a sacred figure despite his influence during the panic.
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