Minnesota lawmakers face uphill fight over efficiency bills
Minnesota legislators face opposition to ten proposed efficiency and economy measures from commissions set up by former governor Eberhart. While a constitutional amendment to cut the Legislature may pass, major reforms such as a state department of public domain and a reevaluated health and education structure face heavy resistance from department heads and health officials.
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Minnesota
Eberhart
State Capitol
Senate
House
State Health Board
Forestry Board
Game and Fish Commissioner
Drainage Commission
Immigration Board
State Grain Inspection Department
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Grain Inspection Department
Ligke
C. G. Site
State Normal School Board
Health Reorganization Act Moves Ahead In Senate
Legislature tightens health reform measures as seven weeks remain with the Health Reorganization Act set for a Senate special order this week. Dr J J Murphy notes widespread public interest and hopes for timely passage to unlock needed state health funds. Citizens statewide have shown support via a two cent per person voluntary tax, while the prior budget stood at three and a quarter cents per capita.
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Duxbury
Civil Administration Committee
Senate
J. J. Murphy
The
Public Health Commission
Cholera scare unsettles New Ulm buyers and farmers
County Agent W B Morris reports hog cholera has been found in 49 of 400 hogs shipped from Bird Island to two Bird Island feeding yards. He notes the source is unknown and urges calm, vigilance, and careful stock inspection amid doubts from New Ulm dealers who warn against panic and misdiagnosis.
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Renville County
W. B. Morris
Olivia
Bird Island
Mr. Morris
Bird Taland
New Ulm
Joint County Bridge Bid Considered Across Minnesota River
A joint session of Brown and Renville county commissioners reviewed bids for a Minnesota River bridge linking the counties. Bids ranged from 17 380 to 11 346 dollars. all the low bids were rejected and the smaller remaining bid is under consideration. The project initial funding was 10 000 dollars with additional arrangements needed before approval, and another meeting is set for March 15 at the courthouse.
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Brown
Renville
Minnesota River
Court House
County Fair to Eliminate Horse Races in 1917
Brown County Agricultural Society plans a redesigned fair for August 27 to 29 1917 introducing numerous novelties to amuse women and children. The board approved actions by secretary W E Engelbert including contracting acts such as Howard Fielding and Helen Carlos and a fireworks display. A loop the loop aeronaut may be engaged. A stock sale committee will fund a new exhibition building and grand stand.
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Brown County Agricultural Society
Board of Directory
W. E. Engelbert
Minnesota
Rochester
Engelbert
Howard Fielding
Helen Carlos
Cornalls
Randow
New Ulm
J. A. Ocha
Albert Steinhauser
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Hart Lumber cashes three yard sale to Simons Lumber
The New Ulm Lumber Company controlled by Minneapolis parties bought Hart Lumber yards in Courtland and Klossner. R. A. Seaman will run the yards here. Nicollet County expects 2000 to 3000 dollars from the Federal road fund and plans to improve roads from St. Peter to New Ulm and from New Ulm to Winthrop.
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New Ulm Lumber Company
Minneapolis
Hart Lumber Company
R. A. Seaman
Arlington
Hart Company
Courtland and Klossner
Simons Lumber Company
Nicollet County
Federal Road Fund
St. Peter
New Ulm
Winthrop
Nicollet
Commercial Club backs planning for New Ulm and trail
The Commercial Club favored measures affecting New Ulm including support for a Minnesota Sioux Indian Historical Trail from St. Peter to Big Stone Lake passing through New Ulm. It urged improved South Side Market Park, backed a College of Commerce at the University of Minnesota, and organized committees to assist New Ulm band reorganization and flood control efforts.
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New Ulm
St. Peter
Big Stone Lake
South Side Market Park
Union Hospital
College of Commerce
University of Minnesota
Water Supply in New Ulm Faces Summer Shortage Risk
State Health official B. M. Mohler warned New Ulm residents that the city lacks adequate water capacity for summer. He noted conditions are generally good but urged adding another well at Hermann Hill or a filtration plant to avoid a repeat of last year’s shortages. If a new well is chosen, construction would take about four months, delaying relief until July.
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B. M. Mohler
State Board of Health
Hermann Hill
Mueller
Minnesota
Community Singing at High School Auditorium Friday
A special program for Community Singing will be held at the High School Auditorium Friday evening. One or more male quartet numbers and several vocal and instrumental pieces are planned. A large attendance is anticipated.
Tax Collectors Report Shows 64482 Dollar Rise in Receipts
County Treasurer Henry J. Berg reports March settlement totals 64482.12 from November tax collections for cities towns and school districts. State share 9036.89. reserve fund schools and teachers funds. county share 14017.66. revenue poor roads and bridges allocations added. Township village city and school district distributions follow.
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Henry J. Berg
L. G. Vogel
Turnfest Postponed By Brooklyn Turner Society
The North American Gymnastic Union planned a national Turnfest in Brooklyn for early June but the Brooklyn Turner Society called off the meet for a year or longer with consent from the National Executive Committee in Indianapolis.
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North American Gymnastic Union
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Turner Society
Indianapolis
Receiver Appointed for New Ulm Brewing Company
Judge Olsen appointed Emil Frenzel as receiver of the New Ulm Brewing and Malting Company. The hearing occurred in chambers as an application by some stockholders. Attorneys Frank Clague and N J Robinson were in the city on legal business.
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Olen Jast. Saturiay
Emil Frenzel
Ulm Brewing & Malting Company
Olsen
Brewing Company
Frank Clague
Redwood Falla
N. J. Robinson
Tracy
City
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