Navigation prospects boost Minnesota river survey plan
A Washington telegraph from Congressman Tawney to Chas A Johnson confirms the Board of Engineers will recommend a Minnesota river survey for navigation, power and drainage. Sen Poehler and landowners back the plan as engineers push to clear obstructions, reopen 165 to 220 miles toward the Mississippi. Captain Morton reports the lower river already shows deep water and the river’s channel work will begin, clearing snags and protecting banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Johnson
L. A. Fritsche
St. Peter
Jst
James A. Tawney
Washington, D. C
Mine
Board of Engineers
Minnesota River
Marshall
Dr. Free
Sen. Johnson
Board of Government Engineers
A. A. Poehler
Henderson
Poehler
Washington
Minnesota Valley
Minnesota River Improvement League
Minnesota
Mississippi
Morton
David Tipton
Minnesta
Centenarian joins Winona Old Settlers roster
James Alogan of Homer Ridge becomes the century member of the Winona County Old Settler Association. An Irish native, he has lived in Winona County since 1850 and has 17 children, 24 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. He marked his birth centennial on March 4. Also noted is Chas Kaiser of Mankato visiting his mother while Bertha Marose underwent stomach cancer surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona County
Old Settler's Association
James Alogan
Homer Ridge
Hogan
Ireland
Chas. Kaiser
Mankato
Bertha Marose
Trade questions loom over Philippine imports and exports
Figures from the bureau of statistics show the Taft administration faces a serious question about the eastern market. In 1908 total imports valued at 29,186,120, with only 89,906,697 arriving from the United States, as most goods came from other countries. Exports totaled 32,601,072, mainly hemp, copra, sugar, and tobacco. City decorates for the Fourth as New Ulm prepares a grand celebration attracting thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Philippines
Taft
Islands
United States
Pioneer Settler Charles Kayser Dies After Illness
Charles A Kayser a Nicollet county official and early Minnesota settler died Monday June 21 after a three week illness from nephritis and heart trouble He was born September 17 1827 in Sieber Germany arrived in Minnesota in 1856 lived in St Peter and worked as clerk of the court and county treasurer He leaves a widow seven sons and two daughters The second item notes Carl Rosenau's horse injured by a lightning strike near the race track and a Catholic church park picnic planned for Saturday July 3 with music amusements and refreshments
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Charles A. Kayser
Nicollet County
Sieber
Hanover
Germany
Kayser
Territorial Times
Mgntening
Carl Rosenau
Catholic Church Park
Pact or War: Harden Proposed Anglo German Pact
Maximilian Harden editor of Die Zukunft advocates an Anglo German pact to allow England control of Congo and sea mastery in exchange for recognizing Germany's dominance in Europe. He argues harmony is needed lest either side be crushed, with Germany allowed further territorial expansion.
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England
Germany
Europe
Maximillian Harden
Die Zukunfz
Zn Eulenberg
Harden
Congo Free State
Aitken May Named State Bank Superintendent
Gov John A Johnson announced the appointment of John B Galarneault of Aitken as state superintendent of banks under the new law taking effect Aug 10 Galarneault currently serves on the state highway commission The governor said he would not name his successor or other banking appointments until his lecture tour ends Mrs Geo E Brown of Minneapolis visiting her parents in St Paul area
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John A. Johnson
John B. Galarneault
Aitken
Galarneault
State Highway Commission
Galerneault
State Banking Department
Bishop Cotter Dead in Winona Minnesota
Rt Rev Bishop Joseph B Cotter died at his Winona home after years of illness He traveled to Atlantic City with Rev Gallagher in April for climate relief and returned mid May His life began in Liverpool 1844 and he led the Winona diocese since 1889 The diocese covers southern Minnesota and holds 45000 members Also notes a social dance at Woodmen Hall and Winthrop Swedish Lutheran church 25th anniversary with 174 of 420 confirmed attendees
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Winona
Minn
Joseph B. Cotter
Father Gallagher
Atlantic City
J. B. Cotter
Liverpool
Eng
America
Cleveland
St. Paul
Lawrence P. Cotter
John Treland
Minnesota
Wabasha County
Ev. Lutheran Church
Winthrop
L. P. Bergstrom
Mibleis
Ellaworth
Wis
Midleis
Ledbeter Mystery Solved On His Farm Murder Trial Begins
Frank Smith accuses his wife of Ledbeter murder and confesses aiding in burial after Ledbeter vanished May 5 from Limetown. Four arrested as investigators reveal Ledbeter found buried in a hole on his own farm. Deputy Sheriff and family members cite ongoing pursuit of justice.
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Frank Smith
Murder case grinds through a rural Minnesota farm search
A two day hunt on a Minnesota farm ended when neighbor Matt Sanger found the victim's body using one of 200 muskrat spears. Smith, the hired man, confesses to murder implicating Mrs Ledbeter and Charles Schwandt. arrests follow along with Mrs Schwandt and Mrs Ledbeter. Authorities assess the fatal blows and plan to connect Schwandt to the crime amid community tension and arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Lake
Medro
Redwood Falls
Mankato
Phillips
Mankaw
Matt Sanger
Smith
H. J. Ledbeter
Charles Schwandt
Ledbeter
William Schwandt
Sanborn
Schwandt
Swithh
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Gen. Marshall
J. ‘Tawney
Sen
Dr. L. A. Fritsche
Pioneer Association
Preisinger
Henville
New Ulm
Mecca
Geo. E. Brown of
Minneapolia
Karl Schroeck
Cotter
Woodmen Hall
Holly J. Ledbeter
Limetown
Ledbeters
P. A.ledbeter
Hayward
Wisconsin
Tater
P. A. Lessbater
Aes
Electric Works
Uw Hospital
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