Graduation Honors Toasted by 1907 High School Class
The Turner Theatre hosted the 1907 high school graduation ceremony with a large class of twenty three students. Prof Rankin gave the only external address on Education and Democracy while students performed essays, a class history, and a class prophecy. Diplomas were presented by Prof Rankin as teachers and officials offered congratulations.
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Turner
Rankin
Prof. Rankin
Prof. Critchett
Oscar Baltrusch
Howard Klossner
Michael Schmidt
Theodore Steffen
Edgar Zelle
Herbert Huevelmann
Raymond Pfefferle
Charles Schorregg
Increase in State Guard for cities and country
The Minnesota National Guard will expand from three regiments of nine companies to three regiments of twelve. St Paul will receive two new companies, Minneapolis one, giving six companies each in the two cities. Recruiting starts in September with full completion by January 1 next year. Funding and equipment exist, with $10 000 allotted for nine new companies, and applications exceed sixty towns awaiting approval pending drill hall commitments. The rest of the article notes local items and alumni officers.
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Minnesota National Guard
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Adjt
Wood
Minnesota
Gen. Wood
Attorney General Holds Power Over Local Liquor Laws
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed that the attorney general may enforce liquor laws across municipalities and can compel mayors to act against violations. Municipal charters cannot shield officials from enforcement. the AG may remove or challenge a mayor failing to prosecute. The piece also notes local announcements about appointments, marriages, and upcoming events in New Ulm and nearby towns.
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Supreme Court
St. Cloud
Robinson
Johnson for President A facetious Minnesota view
A Lincoln Journal notice argues John A. Johnson, Minnesota governor, could win the Democratic nomination. It extols Johnson as a national figure, noting his humble origins, education, and rise to power. It suggests southern sentiment toward Bryan could hurt him and humorously imagines his inaugural parade.
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Bryan
Johnson
United States
John A. Johnson
North Star
Mr. Bryan
Frank A. Day
National Committee
Lincoln Journal
Clague accuses railroads of breaking faith over rate suits
Senator Frank Clague denounces railroads for not honoring an agreement to avoid further suits after last session’s rate legislation. He recalls a pledge by railroad representatives that laws would be upheld, and signals readiness to spend up to a million dollars to defend the state's position. The piece also advertises New Ulm Music store organs and Daniel Webster flour.
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Frank Clague
Windom
Senate
Clague
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