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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
2
Fire, Tornado, Bail, Life, Health and Accident policies offered as safe and reliable old line insurance. Office location in Strickler Block with phone number 165.
An account claims Dr H James cured his only child of consumption using Calcutta herbs after other remedies failed. The piece says the recipe is now offered free upon sending two 2-cent stamps to Crad Dock & Co Philadelphia, promising quick cures for chills and stomach nausea.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a woman’s health remedy claiming to ease back pains and hormonal trouble. It references a “Mother Gray” remedy from New York and mentions herbal ingredients like pigasgut herb. The readable fragments imply a patent cure claim for women’s ailments.
Washington June 23 Without a speech the senate began voting on the lumber schedule after a quorum formed The first test backed a $1 per thousand rate on sawed lumber instead of $1 50 per thousand with 44 24 The vote showed party splits among Democrats and Republicans The second test supported a $1 25 per thousand rate with broader rate changes The wood schedule was pushed to cut about 25 percent from current rates and raise house rates similarly The move aimed to speed final action on the tariff bill prior to adjournment
Washington reports the senate began action on the tariff bill with a 5 percent increase over the house rate of 85 per cent ad valorem on harness. The day featured nine hours of debate, few speeches, and passage of key provisions. Changes include higher duties on scrap iron and wire rope, increased rates on monazite and borite for gas mantle materials, and a shift to specific rather than ad valorem rates on files and related goods.
Washington June 25 the senate after a long session returned to the tariff bill schedules adopting amendments that raise the duty on shoes from 15 to 20 percent ad valorem and boost sole leather duties from 5 to 10 percent ad valorem the latter equaling the house rate An amendment raising the duty on collection was also adopted.
Grand Lake Colorado June 24 William J Bryan Jr and Miss Helen Virginia Berger of Milwaukee were married at Kinnikinnick lodge the west shore ceremony outdoors under pines Rev H S Huntington officiated Only the couple’s immediate relatives attended They will honeymoon at Grand Lake and plan to move to Tucson Arizona by Sept 1 for two years.
La Crosse Wisconsin June 26 Sheriff Edwards and Mayor Sorenson discuss with Governor Davidson the possibility of ordering out the state militia to quell rioters in a streetcar strike. No decision yet. No cars run on the North Side. Tracks blocked with ties and rubbish. Conductors and motormen removed from cars. Police appear unable to cope.
In New York on June 13 Chung Sin, once Leon Ling’s roommate, described seeing Franz Sigel’s granddaughter’s body, touching it while warm, smelling drugs, and noting Ling’s trunk staging. Under interrogation he claimed no knowledge of Ling’s whereabouts and faced $10,000 bail at the detention house awaiting the inquest.
Washington June 26 The attorney general orders dismissal of the government suit against the New York New Haven and Hartford and the Boston and Maine railways and others for violating the anti trust laws The Massachusetts legislature has expressly authorized the consolidation of those roads.
In Bt Michaels Maryland on a summer day the murder case of May Edith Thompson Woodilli takes a fatal turn as Emmet B Roberts real name Robert Emmet Eastman shoots himself after cornered by a posse on a creek. His death ends a high profile crime that linked social circles in Baltimore Washington and Los Angeles and leaves motives and details unresolved.
A genteel looking highwayman robbed the Wagoner Bank and Trust in downtown Fort Worth of 8100 in currency. Police arrived within five minutes but the suspect vanished as a crowd watched. Several hundred people were nearby, noting his calm demeanor and departure.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt wife of the ex president sails for Europe on the Crete with her daughter Ethel and her two sons Quentin and Archie. They will stay with Miss Carew near Rome for a month then tour France for Miss Ethel’s benefit. She plans to return to the United States with the three children in November.
A twelve year old boy Burt Hopkins buried his younger brother Theodore after a shooting at their Modesto California home. The elder boy confessed to striking the child with a public safety item and stuffing sand in the mouth before burying the body in a hog pen. No motive was given.
After a three week trial Justice Dowling granted Katherine Clemmons Gould a legal separation from Howard Gould son of the late Jay Gould. The court awarded $36 000 yearly alimony though Mrs Gould had asked for $250 000. She had been receiving $25 000 annually. The decision found her alleged intoxication might stem from excitement and that her association with Dustin Farnum occurred after the separation. Stay of judgment set at 30 days. counsel fees awarded total 17 000 plus 5 900 expenses.
British fear for the czar's safety as he visits England. Scotland Yard imposes extraordinary precautions. The Russian yacht off Cowes will be fenced by torpedo destroyers and small guard craft to deter unauthorized access.
Columbus man Fred Shattuck won the Grand American trap shooting handicap in a quadruple tie settled by Friday's rounds. John Livingstone finished second with nineteen hits while Shattuck broke twenty straight. Burns and Wettleaf also competed, each hitting twenty thirds.
George Barrows waited on a street for his wife as she returned from work. He stabbed her with a pocketknife and swallowed turpentine after buying poison with the proceeds. The wife suffered serious injuries while Barrows died shortly after at the hospital.
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