Sibley County debates county seat location in 1915
A local quarrel heats in Sibley County over moving the county seat from Henderson to Gaylord, citing central location and better highways. Henderson pushes to retain status while Gaylord argues central access aids all, with a petition planned by July 26. A lively contest looms across the county.
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Sibley
Henderam
Gay- Mae
Gaylord
Sibley County
Henderson
Gibbon
The Prison Mirror on World War I's Grim Toll
The Prison Mirror voices sober reflection on Europe's Great War, noting Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination as the spark that started the conflict. It warns of immense casualties, sunk ships, vast debts, and the widespread erosion of civilization, arguing the war offers no benefits and will continue until exhausted.
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The
Prison Mirror
Naies
Stillwater
Europe
Garvio Prinzip
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Serejevo
Wiennia
Stat
Bathurst of Unbalanced Crank and Cranks in Crisis
An article condemns frantic agitators linked to suffrage rhetoric and an attempted assassination of J P Morgan as foolish and dangerous. It argues that such cranks arise in crises, calling for tighter security for the President and stricter measures to curb their actions while urging pity rather than condemnation.
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Samuel
J.P. Morgan
Europe
Sinking of the Armenian and American casualties
A German U-boat torpedoed the Dominion freighter Armenian on the night of June 28, sinking it with twenty American lives lost. The ship carried munitions for the Allies and was reportedly acting as a British transport. The incident stirs antiwar sentiment and raises questions about American responsibility for travelers who chose to sail on a vessel engaged in wartime commerce.
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Ve Dominion
Germany
United States
The Citizen Soldier Returns in Public Respect
The piece praises the public’s growing respect for the National Guard after a recent ceremony. It contrasts past sneers at militia with current appreciation, arguing for a balanced force: enough respect and readiness without a standing army or mass conscription, trusting the citizen soldier to defend in time of need.
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National Guard
Europe
New Ulm Chautauqua Urged for Ten Day Ten Day Chautauqua
In a dated letter to readers the New Ulm community is urged to pursue a ten day chautauqua next year. The writer praises other towns for hosting high quality Chautauquas and argues for serious lectures Shakespearean drama and nationwide speakers over carnivals. The piece calls for Redpath Vanter or Midland Chautauqua Systems as ready, affordable options to attract better trade and culture.
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New Ulm
Tipperary
Uhn
Auto mobilery cavalry proposed by Springfield Free Press
The Springfield Free Press suggests New Ulm auto speeders convert surplus energy into a military unit by forming an auto mobilery cavalry after the armory is finished. It playful asks who should be captain, proposing tryouts on side streets with Chief Klause as stopwatch.
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Springfield Free Press
New Ulm
Brown County Journal
Klause
Court ruling ends grandfather clause in suffrage
The U S Supreme Court chief justice handed down a June 21 decision declaring the grandfather clause unconstitutional, removing racial disqualification for voting in several southern states. The opinion warns against laws based on race and insists literacy or other grounds apply to all citizens, not just one group. The Mankato Daily Review notes the ruling shifts suffrage criteria toward universal standards of manhood and intelligence.
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United States
South
Oklahoma
Maryland
Mankato
Nearing Fired At Penn For Labor Views
Minneapolis Daily News reports Scott Nearing, sociology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, fired for teaching about industrial relations and worker wages. The piece condemns state censorship and argues freedom of teaching is essential amid nationwide industrial unrest.
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Scott Nearing
Wharton School of Finance
University of Pennsylvania
Board of Trustees
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
University of Pennsylvania—Minneapolis Daily News
The Editor and His Marble-Walled World
A satirical tale lampoons a city editor whose lavish notices shape society pages. It mocks lavish lifestyle, wedding and obituary columns, and the public’s eager consumption as readers drop subscriptions and hiss at the final misprint “Gone to Her Last Rossting Place.”
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Sharon
Getteth
Inheritance taxes boost Minnesota treasury outlook
The Minnesota treasury has gained about $1,010,000 from inheritance taxes in the past ten months. Attorney General Smith expects to reach the million and a quarter mark by year end.
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Minnesota
Smith
Minnesota State Fair to feature public institution exhibits
Fifteen of sixteen Minnesota institutions under the State Board of Control will display at the State Fair September 6 to 11. Exhibits include the State Prison and its coin binders, industrial work from Owatonna Public School, and crafts from Deaf Blind and Feebleminded schools. Institutions from Rochester St Peter Fergus Falls Anoka Red Wing Sauk Center Walker and St Paul will all participate with varied displays. Ralph W. Wheelock assists the boards in preparing the exhibits.
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Minnesota
State Board of Control
Willmar
St. Cloud
Owatonna
Faribault
Rochester
St. Peter
Fergus Falls
Anoka
Red Wing
Sauk Center
Walker
St. Paul
Ralph W. Wheelock
Silo juice drives North Dakota refrain from prohibition
In Ransom county residents abandon prohibition as silo juice from fermenting corn in silos yields an almost clear liquid nearly pure alcohol. Farmers report a sweet taste and high strength requiring dilution. News notes rural experimentation and a shift in local sentiment toward alcohol use despite state laws.
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Sheldon
N. D
Ransom County
North Dakota
Minnesota
The Farmer's Friends by Walt Mason
The speaker laments pest woes that ruin crops as fifty million bugs and worms threaten corn and wheat He notes farmers kill birds cats and snakes to protect produce yet pests persist and the farmer laments no end to the troubles faced by agriculture.
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Walt Mason
Letters May Go With Parcel Under New Postal Rule
Under a new postal rule letters prepaid at first class may be attached to the outside of prepaid fourth class parcels. Both must carry identical addresses and forms. The practice aims to speed delivery and prevent confusion, illustrated by a Springfield youth who mailed flowers to a New Ulm laundry with soiled collars.
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Postal Department
Jane
Springfield
New Ulm
City Council Probes Local Labor Claims in City Work
At a Wednesday night meeting the Dearborn Construction foreman testified on the New Ulm sower main project he brought seven men and struggled to hire locals. He would pay the same wages but claims local workers were unavailable or unstable, suggesting the protest may be unfounded.
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Dearborn Construction Company
New Ulm
Young Kasota Man Drowns at Lake Emily
Martin Johnson of Kasota drowned while bathing at Lake Emily last Saturday. His companion Henry Davis tried to reach him but he sank beyond recovery. Johnson recently graduated from Kasota High School and led in school activities and in the Kasota Band.
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Lake Emily
Martin Johnson
Kaosta
Henry Davis
Kasota High School
Davis
Johnson
Kasota
Barnum and Bailey Circus to Visit Mankato July 15
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth announces a July visit to Mankato with a new theme A Circus of All Nations featuring 480 world famed artists. The company demands more railroad cars to transport the expanded production and tents. Also reports from St Peter court include a denied new trial for Wm Edmons in grand larceny and Clarence A Barnhart’s indefinite sentence to St Cloud reform, plus land title actions and a birth in Hagmodberg family.
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Barnum and Bailey
Mankato
Hiezar
I. M. Olsen
St. Peter
Wm. Edmons
Thos. Hessian
Edman
Clarence A. Barnhart
Jacob LaFountaine
Belgrade
St. Cloud
Circus Heads Toward Town With Giant Canvas City
The season’s grand circus arrives loaded with a huge tent nearly 680 feet long, 1,500 employees, three rings, four elevated platforms, and a 110 cage menagerie. It features riding acts, bear acts, elephants, lions, and a 3 mile long street parade at 10 A.M. A spectacular prelude show titled Lalla Rookh features over 10,000 participants.
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Hannafords
Paldrens
Board backs street gutter improvements in city plan
The Board of Public Works in a brief meeting last Saturday urged curbing and gutters on First, Second and Third North Streets between Minnesota and Broadway. Weather and rains damaged gutters all spring and summer. The board suggested installation at the next city council meeting, noting previous rock fill failed and promising concrete curbing if approved.
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Board of Public Works
North
Minnesota
Broadway
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