Tragedy in New Ulm as Peter Herman Ends His Life
The well known New Ulm businessman Peter Herman killed himself with a revolver Friday noon in a barn behind his saloon. A German note to his sons Henry and William explains his act. Born in Bohemia, Herman, 59, had lived in New Ulm since 1867 and was active in many organizations. His funeral at Turner Hall drew a large crowd, underscoring his standing in the community.
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Henry
William
Mama
Mr. Herman
Kreis Pilsen
Bohemia
America
New Ulm
Leona
Sleepy Eye
Lena Nagel
William J
Alexander
Columbus
Peter
Hermann Sons
Turnverein
Odd Wellows
Workmen
Arbeiter Verein
Fire Department
Hunters’ Club
Battery
Turner Hall
E.J. Buehrer
West St. Paul
City Ordinance To Be Tested In Shoe Stock Sale
Gottlieb Ryffel, former Owatonna shoe dealer, rented Boesch building on Minnesota Street for two months and announced a closing out sale of 6000 shoes. City authorities halted operations under an old local ordinance aimed at protecting dealers. he faced a minimum $25 per day fine and was told a $100 license would be required.
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Gottlieb Ryffel
Owatonna
Boesch
Minnesota Street
Ryffel
Bobleter
Lind Keeps Silence on Governor Nomination Bid
John Lind declined to discuss a possible Democratic nomination for governor, saying he had nothing to say for publication. He noted his university regent duties do not bar public service, and friends say he might return to office if there is demand. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Edward Cordes. mother and child are reported to be doing well. Sheriff Julius attended the National Sheriff's Association session in St Paul and will join Red Wing state meeting later in the week.
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Frank Franta
Boulder
Colorado
New Ulm
St. Peter
Richard Pfefferle
Jacob Klossner Jr
New Richland
Chris. Filzen Sr
Chris
Hanska-Linden Creamery Co
Fred Hamann
Hanska Village
Minneapolis Tribune
John Lind
Jacobsen
Lind
The
State University
Edward Cordes
Julius
St. Paul
National Sheriff's Association
Red Wing
McCleary Enters Second Minnesota District Race
Second Assistant Postmaster General McCleary filed as a Republican candidate for congress in Minnesota's Second district on Monday. He endorses the national and state platforms and states he does not offer a personal platform, stressing alignment with party policy and the party’s nominees.
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McCleary
Congress
Minnesota
Fourth of July Sentiment from Governor Johnson
Gov John A Johnson speaks on the revolution’s enduring lessons and new national challenges. He warns of equal rights versus special privileges and urges conserving human energy, health, education, the American home, and the voter’s free and unpurchased ballot for future generations.
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John A. Johnson
Democratic convention opens in Denver with Bell speech
The Democratic National Convention opened in Denver with Theodore Bell of California delivering the opening address to about 12,000 attendees. Adjournment was taken until noon in respect to Grover Cleveland. The Minnesota delegation, led by Fendall Winston, organized in Denver as other states prepared for nominating speeches.
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Grover Cleveland
Denver
Bishop Keane
Wyoming
Taggart
Theo. A. Bell
California
Bell
Chicago
Banker’s Association
Taft
Bryan
Clayton
Alabama
Dunn
Nebraska
Hammond
Minnesota
Johnson
Irving T. Handy
Gray
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Ruffel
Rufffel
Ono
Henningsen
Eckstein & Funk
Albert Pfaender
District Court
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Bilghnell
Boston Traveler
Theodore Bell
Fendall G. Winston
Minneapolis
Martin Alughes
Hibbing
Sen
Julius Coller
Shakopee
J. G. Armson
Stillwater
Martin O’brien
Crookston
John Dwan
Two Harbors
A. C. Weiss
Duluth
J. W. Pauly
John C. Wise
Mankato
Connecticut
North Star
New Jersey
George Gray
Delaware
Illinois
Roger Sullivan
National Committee
Ohio
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Garber
Gov. Johnson
Strauss
Maryland
Lizzie Tastel
St. Louis
New York Press
Atoka Herald
Adolph Bierbaum
Frank Eddy
Jake
Minneapolis Journal
Ottomeyer
Crone Bros
New Ulm Roller Mill Co
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