Nicollet County Notes and Local Events
The Nicollet County Agricultural Society elected officers at its annual meeting led by President Henry Moll and Secretary John A. Johnson. Reports from Riverside Creamery show 2,640,772 pounds of milk with 117,788 pounds of butter and $21,837.67 revenue. Various local notices include land purchases, a fatal Alaska accident, unpaid county taxes, a school incident at Courtland, a Prohibitionist convention at Springfield, a severe hailstorm damaging crops, and appointments and movements affecting Sleepy Eye, St. Peter, and surrounding towns.
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Nicollet County
Fred Cass
Elon
Rochester
Riverside Creamery
Bernadotte
Harry Trautmann
Stately
Roy Martin
Alaska
Speingield
Lock
Munsell
Sendon
Minneapolis
Melvin
Courtland
Pony Hanson
Gems
Hanson
Janson
Winsor
Kite Inspired Suit Ads Offer for Boys and Children
A local seller promotes a free kite with boys and children's suits. They claim lower prices than competitors and a wide assortment. New patterns and styles have arrived as the line expands, promising amusement for boys with every purchase.
No Foreign Alliances Declared by Sherman in Chicago
John Sherman rejected English alliance talk in a Chicago interview. He said public sentiment opposes such ties, Britain is unpopular, and an offensive or defensive alliance would not deter others nor benefit the United States. He asserted the US already has plenty of alliances and aims to avoid entanglements, noting past France cooperation and no expected issues from the Spanish War.
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John Sherman
Chicago
United States
France
Newlands
Hawaiian Islands
Alaska
Tropics
San Francisco
Pacific
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Hawaii
Hawaii annexation debated by congressman Newlands
The article cites Newlands, a hawaiian annexation advocate, arguing Hawaii offers defense and economic benefits while distinguishing it from the Philippines by framing Hawaii as defensive rather than expansionist. It lists local visits, a fatal runaway incident, and college news including the Martin Luther College graduating class, with details on attendees and speeches.
Somerville Eyes Political Run With Cautionary Note
Somerville says he may run if nominated by his party though financially a loser. He believes C. K. Davis is the Republican choice to return to the senate. The Mankato populists favor Dr. Christian Johnson for governor. The caucus is described as controlled by mid-roaders. Lulu Seiter, a Mankato Normal graduate, is elected to a Winthrop public school position, daughter of A. G. Seiter.
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Somerville
C. K. Davis
Senate
Eustis
Mankato
Christian Johnson
Wilmar
Mid-Roaders
Lulu Seiter
Winthrop Public Schools
Lulu
A. G. Seiter
Admiral Dewey recounts Manila engagement and heroism
The letter recalls the May 1 battle at Manila as Dewey describes the hit on the Spanish flagship Maria Christina and the flagship Galeao action. He praises Admiral Montojo and details signaling and gunnery, while noting the Maria Christina’s fall and the fate of the crew. The piece also notes Illinois troops departing for Tampa, Minnesota regiments vaccinating, and a push to secure Col. Bobleter’s brigadier general appointment. A rainy Sunday dampened a planned excursion, limiting turnout to a few hundred aboard the St. Louis.
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Dewey
Washington
Manila
Corregidor
Olympia
Lamberton
Farragut
Drayton
Hartford
Mobile Bay
Montojo
Isla de Cuba
Illinois
Bobleter
Tampa
Minnesota
Congress
McKinley
Twelfth
Minnesota National Guard
Clemens
the Twelfth
Pioneer Press
St. Louis
The Enemy Caterpillar Pest Invades The Countryside
State entomologist Lugger warns of two thick caterpillar species harming orchards and lindens. One forms large tents on fruit trees, the other webs branches. Destruction advised in fall to early spring. methods include torches, kerosene, Paris green, spraying, raupentine, and dendrolime. Park officials urged to act to prevent widespread tree damage.
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Lugger
Paris
Summer Goods and Fabrics Sale Prices Listed
A period advertisement lists discounts on fabrics and clothing items including 86 inch Percale at 10 12 cents, fine Starch Gingham 10 12c, organ dies 8 12c, Dimity 10c up to 25c, India linen Victoria Lawn Tc to 85, woolen goods 18c, cashmere 25 40c, black goods and hosiery with quantities and prices for children's hose and men s hosiery, underwear and vests, corsets ribbons belts and a general call to call and see goods.
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Victoria Lawn
City notes and social updates in local columns
Dairy Inspector McConnell was in town yesterday. A one year old child of Phillip Kauffmann died Sunday evening. Mrs. A. McElhinny arrived from Pierre for a visit. Miss Frida Schuetz returned from Little Falls for vacation. Mrs. Whitney of Minnesota will seek recruits soon. Hon. Geo Benz and Wm Foelsen of St Paul visited Sunday. Rev Buzzell and Rev Norman to speak at Linden Fourth of July. Congregational Sunday School to meet at 9:40 am Sundays. Herman Schmidt will spend summer with his mother. St Mueller now acting quartermaster at Chickamauga. St Louis railroad changes time. mornings depart earlier. Edward Maltzaba opened a saloon last Thursday with notable furnishings by Anton Gay. A sewer petition was presented urging property owners on Minassets Street to pay sewer costs while city covers main sewer route expenses. The plan includes Minvenots sixeat to German part with multiple parties involved.
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McConnell
Phillip Kauffmann
Norman
Linden
Johnson
Congregational
Herman Schmidt
St. . Paul
St. Mueller
8Rd
First Army Corps
Chickamauga
St. Louis
Deave
Edward Maltzaba
Anton Gay
Minassets Street
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W. T. Eckstein I
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Gustaf Nelson
Mathias Larson
Arthur Murfin
St. James
Herman Schwartz
Good Thunder
Nellie Rice
Albin
Oregon
John Iyen
Aloys Dietmann
Fincher
Alonzo Pickle
Mortimer
Cincinnati
William Zituanski
Home Township
Henry Lewinski
Owens
Zimanski
District Court
G. A.R
Marshall
Morton Enterprise
Geo. W. Somerville
Boy
Ciie
The
A. J. Ochs
Faribault
E. V. Hoadley
Tracy
Miss Newell
Pennsylvania
Wm. Skinner
Rev
Eyrich
Chas. Moehnke
Eyota
Miss Remund
Waseca
Mra. Reineke
Martin Saborn
Lake Hanska
Madeira
Gausewitz
Aug. Gundlach
Notz
Watertown
Wisconsin
Albrecht
G. F. Dongus
F. H. Retzlaff
New Ulm
Congregational Church
Rev. Huntington
Mr. Huntington
Dr. Martin Luther College
Chas
Belle
Michigan
Victor Burk
New York
Otto Hellermann
Nebraska
Chas, Thies
South Dakota
Henry Wicke
Charles Brenner
Herman
Ives
Crone Bros
India
Tomeyers
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