O Brien declines governor bid amid public duty
Thomas D. O'Brien former Minnesota insurance commissioner rules out Democratic nomination for governor. He cites workload with rate cases and family concerns, asking friends to respect his stance. Minneapolis Journal notes his strong record yet doubts on campaign viability.
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Thomas D. O'Brien
Minneapolis
Rhune
O'Brien
Minneapolis Journal
Johnson
Theo
Roosevelt
Young
Minnesota
Paramount Question Underlying the Coming Campaign
Henry Watterson argues in the Louisville Courier Journal that the supreme issue is whether the people can overthrow federal officeholders financed by corporations. He attacks Taft and Roosevelt era reforms, naming Standard Oil, steel, and monopolies, urging Democrats to see the danger to democracy and motive for action in 1908.
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Louisville
Chicago
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Senate
Taft
Standard Oil and Steel and Iron
Sugar Trust
Tobacco Trust
Pie Eating Sparks Political Debate in Minnesota Governor Race
The Ohio State Journal jokes that Jake Jacobsen, Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, eats pie with a knife and urges him to switch to hand feeding. It quips Republicans expect voters to favor natural eating over aristocratic formality. In other notes, H V Anderson resigns as wheat buyer for Great Western Elevator, Hanska, to join angelvale North Dakota. W A Woll to replace him.
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Ohio State Journal
Jake Jacobsen
The
Journal
Jacob Jacobsen
Minnesota
Jake
H. V. Anderson
Great Western Elevator Company
Hanska
Angelvale
North Dakota
Hansky
W. A. Woll
Blossaer
Saengerfest Opens in La Crosse With 2000 Chorus
New Ulm plans sixteen men for the Northwestern Saengerbound event in La Crosse starting tomorrow. An estimated 6000 to 10000 visitors from a dozen states are expected for the two day singing gathering with a 5000 seat auditorium and a 2000 strong grand male chorus directed by Theo Kelbe of Milwaukee. Soloists include Anna Hickisch London Carrie Seyferth Milwaukee William Anderson Vienna and Forseth Norway. Dr A W Daniels returns from California for the Fort Ridgely St Peter homecoming events in August. Paul Ewert to address New Ulm Republicans next week with talks at Sleepy Eye and Springfield on the 30th and 31st.
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Maennerchor
la Crosse
Saengerbound
Theo. Kelbe
Milwaukee
Hugo Bach
Anna Hickisch
London
Carrie Seyferth
William Anderson
Vienna
Forseth
Norway
A. W. Daniels
Fort Ridgely
St. Peter
New Ulma
California
Minnesota Valley
Old Fort Ridgely
Opera House
Paul Ewert
Gilbert Gutterson
James T. McCleary
New Ulm
Sleepy Eye
Springfield
Fair Grounds
Arlington Grays
Kiasota
Morgan Bunch
Aslinera
Gibbon
Eeees
Lamberton Pedestrian Hoax Costs Guests and Photo Souvenirs
A stranger in Lamberton claimed an 1800 mile walk from Idaho earned a $2000 wager and stayed four days, receiving hospitality and a photograph before vanishing and leaving unpaid bills. Local officials searched nearby towns without success. The episode warns locals to beware of con artists posing as champions walkers. Thorston Hovde of Lake Hanska died at 71. Isaac Gallager of Sleepy Eye died in St. Paul. A large brick plant in Medicine Hat burned, with insurance expected to cover losses. The Security Bridge Co. to be paid 1094 for repairs to the Cottonwood River bridge after a recent flood. Henry Vogelpohl and wife sought typhoid fever treatment in New Ulm due to crowded Mankato hospitals.
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Lamberton Star
Idaho
Lamberton
Sanborn
Springfield
Jeffers
Thorston Hovde
Lake Hanska
Isaac Gallager
Sleepy Eye
St. Paul
Medicine Hat
Saskatchewan
Stoner
Hinar Hoidale
Board of County Commissioners
Security Bridge Co
Minneapolis
Hood
Richartz
Cottonwood River
Henry Vogelpohl
Mankato
St. Alexander Hospital
Man
New Ulm Dominates Waseca 11 0 in One-Sided Baseball Victory
New Ulm routed Waseca 11 to 0 in the rubber game of their series, with Cap Mueller tossing a spotless gem. The game drew the season’s largest crowd as locals showcased strong defense and timely hitting, setting a local grounds record for fastest game at one hour and five minutes.
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New Ulm
Waseca
Cap
Mueller
Collins
Seifert
Gallagher
Smith
Stringer
Chapman
Klondike
New Ulm Soars
Great Turnfest in Fatherland
An extensive international turnfest in Frankfurt am Main draws 20 000 to 25 000 turners from Germany France Italy England Austro Hungary Japan and China. America sends nearly 1000 delegates as thousands prepare to perform synchronized gymnastic feats on a single field. Local families from Menasha Wisconsin visit friends and attend a lakefront picnic before extended visits to homes in nearby towns.
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London
Prankforten-the-Main
Germany
Prankfurt
America
France
Italy
England
Austro- Hungary
Japan
China
Fancy Line of Linens Offers At-Cost Cushions and Crafts
A local shop advertises a new stock of linens from tumblers to large lunch cloths all featuring hand work. Cushions and other fancy items are said to be sold below cost inviting passersby to inspect the offerings.
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