14 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
1
State Supreme Court issues a ruling restricting counties from spending six hundred thousand dollars of state funds. The decision has wide implications for local budgets and fiscal authorities across multiple counties, signaling tighter controls on state aid and possible recalculations of planned expenditures.
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules chapters 91 and 505 of 1904 unconstitutional, holding the state cannot fund internal improvements with general revenue. It allows suits against an executive head for ministerial duties and signals possible legislative changes, with Gov. Johnson noting a special session as a possibility. The decision threatens county road and park projects and raises questions about statewide infrastructure funding.
A New York relative reveals a plot to kill Elsie Sigel after she chose her American fiancé over Chinese associates. The killer’s identity remains undisclosed. Elsie’s body was found after she left her West Side home with her mother reportedly mentally ill and the family’s address now unknown.
A Morse Wisconsin letter describes July 4, 1909, chaos at Hagle Mill when a large bear charged a homeowner after a porcupine scare. He fired with a 32 caliber revolver, the bear fled but later blood traces led to a swamp before the trail was lost. The note ends with a comment on free lumber politics.
Judge Walter H. Sanborn issues a decree authorizing the sale of the Chicago Great Western railway. Albert R. Moore will manage as special master in chancery. Stock and property valued over 100 million dollars with a minimum bid of 12 million and a 500 thousand dollar deposit required. The distribution to stockholders follows creditor claims.
The conference committee reviews the measure as the president considers it and will advise on who should serve as referee. Officials weigh the bill's implications and potential actions, signaling formal steps ahead.
Washington July 10 The tariff bill won senate approval by 45 to 34 as western senators bolted to denounce Aldrich and back party pledges. Minnesota's two senators joined the minority while Beveridge Cummins La Follette and others argued the bill violates GOP pledges and raises duties by about 102 million while cutting 66 million. Taft is expected to shape the measure next with a joint committee review to follow.
Two Swedish engineers unveil microphons for long distance calls. A trial between Paris and Stockholm over 1100 miles via Berlin succeeds with minister Allize speaking with Madame Allize in Paris. Plans aim to link London and Copenhagen via Paris.
Reports indicate widespread damage across numerous towns as heavy rainfall and flooding cause substantial property losses. Emergency crews work to assess damage, with residents awaiting relief and insurance responses. Local officials urge caution and offer shelter resources for displaced residents.
A Sunday cyclone wrecked Big Stone Lake and Ortonville causing four deaths and widespread damage. Milwaukee railroad yards suffered total ruin while cottages and farm buildings were destroyed. About 875,000 in property losses reported with many injured and 2000 residents temporarily isolated. A makeshift hospital operated in a schoolhouse as rescuers worked through debris and heavy rain.
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