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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
3
Fire and life coverage offered by John E Bobleter Insurance Agent. Provides tornado hull health accident and general policies. Safe and reliable service at the Strickler Block office contact phone 165 for quotes and coverage.
A Philadelphia paper notes Dr James cured his only child of consumption using a Calcutta herb after other remedies failed. The doctor claims the preparation permanently cures consumption and offers the recipe free for two two-cent stamps to cover expenses. The herb also claims to cure night sweats and nausea and to break a cold in twenty four hours. Professionals: Craddock Co. 1032 Race St Philadelphia, owner of this paper.
A Department of Agriculture filing proclaims Jell O and Jell O Ice Cream powders as strictly pure under the National Pure Food Law. The serial number 1b protects wholesale and retail grocers handling these products, praised in medical and ovtral circles for parity and wholesomeness.
In New York on January 18 the Thaw trial sparked a crisis as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and Mrs. Thaw testified. District Attorney Jerome asked that the public be excluded during Evelyn’s retelling of her life’s tale, citing public morals, while defense counsel supported shielding the young wife. Dowling delayed ruling as the mother Thaw also testified, and Jerome showed marked deference during her appearance.
President Roosevelt telegraphed Governor Sparks that troops may stay in Nevada for a reasonable period to allow the legislature to organize a state police force. The message replied to the governor’s note that the legislature was shaping such legislation.
New York Jan 18 The national child labor committee has asked pastors and churches through the religious press to observe Saturday Jan 25 or Sunday Jan 26 as Child Labor Day. Last year many churches discussed the subject on Child Labor Day.
New York June 17 Judge Hough of the United States circuit court directs Otto Kahn of Kahn Loeb Co to answer all questions posed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Harriman is required to answer all questions except those about Union Pacific and Southern Pacific stock purchases tied to the August 1906 dividend. The dispute centers on Harriman’s railway dealings with the Chicago and Alton. The clash began February 25 of last year as investigators pressed for the bottom of the Chicago and Alton manipulations and whether Harriman owned Chicago and Alton preferred stock sold to the Union Pacific.
In Shawnee county district court Judge Dana assessed a fine of 12600 dollars against the International Harvester company after a verdict of guilty on forty three counts of violating the Kansas antitrust law. The maximum fine is one thousand dollars per count and the minimum is one hundred dollars.
John R. Walsh, president of the defunct Chicago National Bank, was found guilty on fifty four counts of misappropriation. The jury deliberated forty three hours. He faces a minimum five year prison term. The case stems from the 1905 closing of the Chicago National Bank and its allied institutions. Walsh allegedly loaned about 16 million dollars on fictitious notes to enterprises he founded or controlled, with many notes signed without authority by Walsh’s employees.
Secretary Taft testified before the senate committee on the interoceanic canal detailing the project scope and budget. He projected a six year completion from July next, with total ultimate cost near 200 million dollars including purchase price and described lock widening to 110 feet to allow ships of 108 feet beam. He noted a 195 feet beam for the largest government ship and cited about 5 million dollars more for turks.
Mrs Herbert M Sears a well known Boston socialite staying at the St Regis New York plunged from a thirteenth floor window and fell onto a nearby four story roof. She had been a frequent guest for years often accompanied by a maid and under close watch by hotel staff.
Columbus Jan 17 With half the state counted for the Republican presidential contest for William Taft the Taft camp reports about 500 delegates likely in the state convention. In most counties resolutions endorse Taft and the state slate is generally followed. Only Lake county reported open opposition to the Taft ticket.
A gas explosion and fire at the Rhoades Opera House in Boyertown Pennsylvania killed and injured many. About 400 people were present when the blast occurred during an amateur staging. People crowded exits in a frantic scramble, many crushed or burned as flames overwhelmed the building. Rescue efforts continued as hospitals treated the injured and officials investigated the incident.
A fire at a Scranton furniture plant killed three young workers and seriously injured ten others. About eighty two female employees were in the building when flames swept the ground floor and elevator shaft. Panic caused several to flee to the fire escape and jump from the upper floors as firemen arrived.
Losses top a million as the Me ple Leaf four mill at Kenora, Manitoba, is totally destroyed by fire. Little wheat remained in storage. Kenora lies 120 miles east of Winnipeg. The mill, six stories tall, operated less than four months and was billed as a world leading industrial facility built over ten years. Mayor Carmichael owned the mill with local partners.
Washington reports President cites Provisional Governor Magoon and army cooperation in Cuba. He states that within a year, by or before February 1, 1905, the island will be turned over to Cuba for election by its people next December. The pledge to leave power to Cuban leadership is emphasized.
Report from 1-news describes a ten hour clash in a ravine near Settat between a French column led by General D Amade and Muldi Rachid s forces. French forces dispersed the Arabs and occupied Settat with twenty French wounded and numerous Arab casualties. Baltimeare January 18 reports the deaths of George L. Billups and his wife after an automobile incident at Park Hoeizhis avenue and Pimlico road entrance to Druid Hill park. Leo T. Shaad of Elk Ridge will not be fatally hurt.
Minneapolis and Chicago market brief shows wheat futures May and July around 1.09 to 1.10, track prices for No 1 hard and Northern at about 1.06 to 1.10, flax around 1.19 to 1.21, with Minneapolis cattle and hog quotes and Chicago cattle and hog ranges including steers, cows, calves, and yearlings.
Grain prices and provisions from Chicago market notes including BLU 1 Sept 041gc 585 oS Rc Sept old Stay Away 52340 July old 474ae July 403 cents Sept 2940 Pork-Jan $12.75 May $1274 Butter Cream eries 26 GNG dairies M276 Hage -2324e Poultry Turkeys 10 cents chickens lde springs 9c.
An old advertisement promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for backache stitches fatigue and tiredness alleging kidney and bladder relief. It lists Eugene A Pfefferle as the seller.
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