16 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
1
A fire at Immanuel hospital in Mankato caused heavy damage estimated between 6,400 and 10,000 dollars. Fire started likely from defective wiring, with extensive water damage and plaster loss. No injuries. fourteen patients evacuated with care. insurance on building 12,000 and furniture 3,000.
Authorities confirm adequate fire protection and functioning standpipes. The institution remains open with one operating room usable and capacity for twelve to fifteen patients. Full repairs may take six weeks, but portions are already restored to pre fire condition and the hospital is to resume normal operations soon. The hospital cost about $30,000 to build.
A gasoline tank explosion in Frank Matsch’s Fourth North street machine shop injures two men, with Rosener and Matsch sustaining burns and broken arms from the concussion. The incident also injures a Haas boy, as all victims were knocked unconscious. A bizarre detail notes no external bruises on the fractures.
A bill to make the railroad and warehouse commission appointive rather than elected will be introduced in the house by Elias Rachie of Lac qui Parle. It calls for three governor appointed members to begin in 1909 for two year terms, and it would shorten incumbent C F Staples term from four to two years. A companion bill imposes a 4 percent gross earnings tax on private car lines, expected to yield about $10 000 annually.
Capt. Anton Schaefer will succeed P. M. Kerst as state public examiner in a surprise move. Kerst resigns to become permanent examiner of clearinghouse banks in Minneapolis. The governor’s choice follows Kerst’s recent bank-oversight success and Schaefer’s local ties and railroad campaign candidacy. Kingston Jamaica reportedly destroyed by a deadly earthquake, per Western Union.
Commissioner Slater orders six creamery inspectors to begin rounds two months early. They will inspect every dairy in the state at least once annually and may test milk and cream for quality to protect consumers in small towns, aiming to ensure milk meets legal standards.
Governor Johnson will not reappoint Sam Fullerton as executive agent of the state game and fish commission. Carlos Avery of Hutchinson is to replace him on the board, with the replacement for Fullerton as presiding officer unsettled between A. B. Clare of Grand Rapids and J. J. Crowe of Duluth. The Methodist church notes ongoing evening services and upcoming children's meetings, with Presiding Hi paer Hauck of Moukato to preside Saturday.
Minnesota lawmakers push anti pass and two-cent fare bills amid strong public support. Railroads show limited resistance, noting revenue with passes and mileage books exceeds two cents, while eastern states report increased travel with fare cuts. Nearby states Wisconsin Iowa and the Dakotas show varied actions as interstate laws shift. The public awaits reforms to end mileage book rebates and simplify fares.
A Winona jury found O F Burlingame not guilty of allowing a Sunday show at the opera house after arrest on the charge. The verdict signals local support for Sunday entertainment, and Burlingame is expected to continue booking Sunday performances. Also noted is a Congregational Society banquet where new officers and trustees were elected.
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