Tragedy Near Cambria Fire Kills Reese and William Thomas
A cottage explosion caused by kerosene fire early Monday morning killed two well known Cambria area bachelors Reese and William Thomas. The brothers, aged 37 and 31, perished in a burning farm shack two miles east of Cambria while attempting to extinguish flames. Reese was found outside in torn clothing and burns, William reached a spring and then died from his injuries after extensive efforts to save him. Neighbors and Dr. L A Fritsche investigated the scene as officials described a devastating blaze.
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Reese
William Thomas
Minnesota Battoms
Cambria
Teelf
Reese ‘Thomas
Richard Williams
William
Williams Place
Williams
Reese-Thomas
Qeege
J. Thomas
Wld
New Ulm
Indian War Veteran Ulrich Lipp Dies in Mankato
Ulrich Lipp, an Indian War veteran and former Mankato resident, died Tuesday evening. He rose to prominence during the 1862 uprising by volunteering to ride ahead to warn nearby settlements of advancing danger. He led a perilous ride with a swift horse and bold spirit, earning recognition for his daring actions.
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Mankato
Ulrich Lipp
Cay
Lipp
Newspond
The Girl Over There musical to play at Turner Theatre
The Girl Over There with Mabel McCane and forty artists comes to Turner Theatre next Sunday evening. The review touts its plot, music, and lyrics, claiming the chorus and scenic effects are standout features. Travelers applaud the production as one of the year’s top hits in musical theatre.
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Mabel McCane
Turner Theatre
Scoies
New Wim
The Party Spirit and Courtly Politeness Recalled
The piece notes Washington on party spirit as a necessary restraint in free governments and Goldsmith on true politeness, then reports T. J. Dickson leaving the State Bank of Lamberton after nine years to become cashier at the National Bank of Commerce of Mankator George Carroll succeeds him at the Gamberton bank.
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State Bank of Lamberton
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Benz Will Filed For Probate In Ramsey County
The will of Hon. George Benz, St Paul citizen, filed Friday in Ramsey County probate court by executors Geo G Benz and Herman L Benz. Personal property valued at $216 312 and real estate at $25 000, dated January 2 1908. Gifts include 1000 to four orphan asylums and to his sisters, 2500 to niece in Germany, residue to widow Yosa Benz with share to eight children on her death. Also notes a court note about a forthcoming marriage and a local medical society meeting in Brown Redwood County with doctors to attend and papers to be presented.
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George Benz
St. Paul
Ramsey County
Geo. G
Herman L. Benz
Protestant Orphan Asylum
Yosa Benz
Lake By
McCleary Expected to resign as postmaster general aide
Washington reports say James S. McCleary, second assistant postmaster general, plans to resign next summer to return to Minnesota and run for Congress after a conference with President Roosevelt. McCleary denies the report in a personal interview, though others believe he will leave.
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Washington
St. Paul
Pinkerton Abandons Walther Case to Local Authorities
Pinkerton agents say they cannot progress the Walther death mystery and abandon further work. Detective Crawford reports to the council that no clue remains and that the investigation should be carried by local sleuths alone. The case, marked by extensive questioning and surveillance, ends with little to show for ten days of effort and the council endorses quitting.
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Pinkerton
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Walther
Crawford
Pinkertons
New Ulm
St. Paul
Somerville Boom in Minnesota Politics for Attorney General
A St Paul Pioneer Press writer notes Sleepy Eye attorney George W Somerville is emerging as a Republican candidate for attorney general. Somerville, a former state senator from Brown and Redwood counties, authored the Somerville law taxing foreign corporations and chaired the judiciary committee. His name has also surfaced for possible Congress nomination in Minnesota’s Second District, though he has shown little eagerness.
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State Agricultural Society
George W. Somerville
Sleepyye
E. T. Young
Somerville
Senate
Brown
Red Wood
Judiciary Committee
Duluth
Congress
Somerville Seen as Possible Statewide Candidate
Service in the senate and widespread law practice have given Somerville a broad network in Southwestern Minnesota. Friends say his terms as senator paralleled Attorney General Young's, forming a close personal and political bond. If Young seeks renomination, Somerville may stay out. otherwise he could run vigorously in multiple regions.
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Young
Insurance Companies Hold Meetings in Brown County
Brown County mutual and New Sweden Insurance companies reported strong results. Stark Farmers Mutual showed 1,854 in force with 3,841,641 dollars insured, about 200,000 more than last year, while New Sweden faced heavier losses this year with 26 fire claims totaling 92,793.50 and 27 lightning claims at 6,100.20. Nicollet County risks stand at 4,120, and policies in force at 2,049.
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Stark Farmers’ Mutual Company
Sleepy Eye
Peter Carstensen
Herman Albrecht
Anton Hillesheim
Arnold Hillesheim
Isidor Haas
John Cutting
M. J. McCormick
Nick Schwartz
George Backer
New Sweden Insurance Company
Nicollet
M. P. Chilgren
Ole Peterson
Jobo
Stark
Will Bryan Be Willing To Quit
Democratic leaders in Washington report William Jennings Bryan will not let his name go before the Denver convention unless he is the party’s unanimous choice. He prefers a candidate who can unite the party and would endorse Smith Johnson or Culberson if nominated. The Lafayette Drama Club presented Ten Night in a Bar Room at Nicollet Saturday.
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Smith
Georgia
Johnson
Minnesota
Culberson
Texas
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