Independence Day Celebration in New Ulm Plans Grand Parade
Independence Day program in New Ulm features a 10 am street parade led by the 2nd Regiment band, an address by Claude McKenzie in German Park, a baseball game Arlington vs New Ulm at the Fair Grounds, and afternoon horse races with a $100 purse plus evening fireworks and dances.
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New Ulm Street
German Park
Louis G. Vogel
Marshall
New Ulm
Reg’t
Claude MacKenzie
Gayford
New Ulm Athletic Association
Arlington
Fair Grounds
Cap Nenno
Horaes
Axstella Wilkes
Cap Nenono
Lady Tempter
Wm Huevelmann
Bessie Billion
Ed Corlis
St. James
Lochinvar
Harry Gibbs
King Dellord
Nellie Online
Wm Crawley
Prince ‘‘L
Ed. Corliss
Ulm Athletic Association
2Nd Regiment
St. Anne Court
Catholic Park
Eyewig
Burg
South State Street
Center Street
Indian Monument
L. A. Fritsche
John Buschers
Ed. Juni
Second Regiment
A” M
North State St
Center St
William J. Julius
Henry J. Bergald
Gruenenfelder
Broadway
Minnesota
Fifth North
State
Fourth North
First North
German Street
J.P. Graff
Claude McKenzie
Minnesota Street
Fairgrounds
Old Glory’s Name in Riley Poem Passages
A fragmented excerpt from Home Folks presents James Whitcomb Riley’s verse about Old Glory. The lines personify the banner and describe its symbolism, colors, and the prayers and pride of sailors and soldiers who cherish the flag.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Copyriacht
The
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Drowning death of Leonard Schmitt in Minnesota River
Leonard Schmitt aged 22 born in Cottonwood township New Ulm son of Christ Schmitt drowned in the Minnesota River Thursday body found Sunday. He worked for G M Roberts of Cambria Blue Earth county and vanished while spraying corn near the Nichols farm along the old Mankato road. Coroner Dr Reineke ruled accidental drowning. body buried Monday in New Ulm Catholic cemetery.
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Leonard Schmitt
Cottonwood
Christ Schmitt
New Ulm
Minnesota
G. M. Roberts
Cambria
Blue Earth
Roberts
Nichols Farm
Roberts Place
Christ Dauer
Willie Nichols
Brown Counties
Reineke
Crop Conditions Drought Ravages Midwest Farmlands
Drouth harms crops across Iowa Kansas and Nebraska as farmers report poor stands west of Sleepy Eye and plow under grain fields. The harsh conditions slow planting and threaten yields across multiple states.
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Sleepy Eye
Iowa
Kan
Crop reports warn of drought and scarce feed across regions
The Tracy Herald reprints a Review piece on drought across Springfield to Tracy along the Northwestern line, noting oats barley and hay shortages. Reports from rail line regions including South Dakota Iowa Nebraska and Kansas describe failing yields and looming price increases. The article accuses the state agricultural college head and Prof Hayes of supplying untruthful forecasts to a St Paul paper.
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Tracy Herald
Northwestern
Springfield
Tracy
Dakota Division
Pierre
Black Hills
Esgle Roller Mill Co
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
State Agricultural College
Hayes
St. Paul
Fourth of July Excursion Rates Announced
On all points on the M and St. Lit fare available for July 3 and 4. Passengers may return by July 5.
Confession In Fire At Klossner Involves Noble P Gruer
Noble P Gruer aged 19 confessed to firing a two story Klossner store March 29. Deputy state fire marshal Ernest Simpson charged him after investigations. Sheriff Olsen arrested Gruer at Finlayson and brought him to Nicollet county jail. Gruer allegedly implicated others in a written confession.
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Sheriff Olsen
Finlayson
Pine County
Noble P. Gruer
Ernest Simpson
Klossner
Gruger
Katie Roth
Gruer
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Chatfield
Minn
Simpson
Olson
Nicollet County
St. Peter Tribune
Longest Day of the Year Observed With Extended Daylight
The article notes Wednesday of last week as the longest day, with sunrise at 4 12 and sunset at 8 07 giving fifteen hours fifty five minutes of daylight. Since December 21 of last year days have lengthened by one or two minutes daily and will gradually shorten in the coming weeks.
Leg Cut Off as Boy Nine Seized by Moving Train
Henry Amana nine years old was struck at the North Third Street crossing by a freight train. He lost a leg below the knee and was taken to hospital where surgeons amputated the right leg below the hip. Witnesses Leary and Ewmerich helped staunch the wound as the boy remained conscious and calm.
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Henry Amana
Little Henry Amana
Ben Amann
Valley St
Green House
North Third St
Leary
Chas
Ewmerich
Mr. Leary
Worthington Chautauqua Sets July Dates With Noted Speakers
The sixth annual Worthington Chautauqua runs July 14 to 23 with speakers Hon. Champ Clark and Wm. J. Bryan among notables. Lectures and songs by Mrs. Lilla G. English, performances by the Worthington Band, Norton’s Chautauqua orchestra, and other top talent are planned. Secretary J. A. Albertus will provide information.
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Worthington
Champ Clark
Wm. J. Bryan
Lilla G. English
Norton's
Chautauqua
Civic Celebration Excursion Rates Announced
One and one third fare round trip from New Ulm to St Paul and Minneapolis. Tickets on sale July 3 to 7 with return by July 10. Children half fare. E S Pettijohn former State Treasurer was in the city yesterday.
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New Ulm
St. Paul
Minneapolis
E. S. Pettijohn
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