Drainage bill hailed as best path to flood relief
A. B. Kaercher of the Tri-State Flood Control Association defends a drainage bill amid opposition from some farmers near Morton. He notes long effort to control floods in the Red River valley, the Fargo meeting with governors and lawmakers, and plans for a reservoir system endorsed by engineers and officials across North and South Dakota. The legislative bill, drafted by F. L. Cliff, follows the Fargo conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Kaercher
Tri-State Flood Control Association
Minnesota Valley
Kaercher
St. Paul
Morton
Mr. Kaercher
Fritsche
Red River Valley
Fargo
North
South Dakota
Burnquist
Lyndon A. Smith
United States
New Ulm
F. L. Cliff
Ortonville
Minnesota
Births Exceed Deaths in 1916 City Reports
Clerk of the Court Carl P. Munderfeld presents the State Board of Health annual report listing births and deaths by city village and township for the year 1916. The figures show births well exceed deaths across multiple locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl P. Munderfeld
State Board of Health
Kansas Moves to Ban Smoking Across State
The piece reports Kansas lawmakers led by Representative A. Jewett pushing an anti smoking bill to ban tobacco use in most public and private spaces. It outlines harsh penalties, exceptions for married men at home, and plans to extend the stance to other states, warning smokers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Primary Laws Face Major Overhaul In Legislature
Legislative circles in St. Paul foresee radical changes to election laws this session as both parties push for reform. The Senate planned the Rustad bill on party conventions before primaries, while the House prepares four measures, including Odland's nominee conventions bill. About a thousand House and eight hundred Senate bills have been filed by the mid-session, signaling abundant activity. The defeat of the statutory prohibition bill surprised city leaders, while the boxing law remains in force for now as Sageng’s bill dies in the Senate. The absent voters mail bill, passed by both houses, allows Minnesota residents to vote by mail from anywhere in the United States, opening the door for an estimated 25,000 new voters next election.
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St. Paul
House
Senate
Rustad
House Elections Committee
Odland
United States
Shipstead
Indrehus
Str Cloud
Pimti
Tom, Dick and
Harry
Tom" Dwyer
Minnesota
J. D. Sullivan
Sageng
Twin Cities
Hudson
Wis
W. A. Campbell
Minneapolis
Campbell
Turnverein delegates chosen for Brooklyn Bundestag in June
Local Turners across St Paul Minneapolis and New Ulm selected delegates to the Bundestag gathering in Brooklyn this June. The district will host a June turnfest at New Ulm with a single day event and no prizes, featuring Bears Actives Ladies and Youths classes from Twin City groups and New Ulm.
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Turnbeais
Minnesota
St. Anthony Turner Hall
Minneapolis
New Ulm
New Ulm ‘Turnverein
St. Paul
Burton French
William Mueller
St. Anthony Turnverein
A. F. Schintz
St. Paul Turnverein
Herman Hein
Albert Steinhauser
Bundestagssaitzung
Brooklyn
Prof. Koenig
The
State University
the Rhine
Chas, Hauenstein
August J. Mueller
Chas. Emmerich
Franz Niemann
Kurt Bell
Roman Brust
Held and Haeb-erle Buy Nagel Transfer Business
Monday morning Alf G Nagel who has run the general transfer for thirteen years turned the property over to Herman Held and Elmer Haeberle who bought Nagels interest last week The purchase included Nagels residence wagons an auto truck and fourteen horses Nagel keeps the Bromley residence and the buyers aim to expand from ice into general transfer business Nagel started the business about thirty seven years ago and it has remained in the Nagel family since 1904 when his son took over The transfer leaves Nagel undecided on his future plans and likely shift to another line soon.
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Alf. G. Nagel
Herman Held
Elmer Haeberle
Mr. Nagel
Held
Haeberle
Plans to reorganize Company A in National Guard
Captain W Bates of the U S Army inspected Company A Second Regiment Minnesota National Guard at the Armory Monday evening. The 46 member unit showed good drill and Bates praised its condition. A reorganization is planned with another meeting set for Wednesday April 4 to decide procedures. The company must reach eighty members by June 1 to meet minimum strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bates
United States Army
Co. A
Bates
Central Division
War Department
National Guard
Sleepy Eye Mill Sold in Sheriff’s Sale for 60000
Sheriff Julius sold the Sleepy Eye flouring mill for 60000, the Albert Lea mill for 18000, and the United Flour Mill Company personal property for 2500, totaling 80500. Walter J. Engel of Chicago bought the properties to satisfy a mortgage and related debts totaling 411129.07, with 3200 further debts and 3000 in trustee fees and 200 attorneys’ fees. The Sleepy Eye mill had closed last January under receivership appointed by Judge Booth. The Sleepy Eye mill’s reopening is planned, while the Albert Lea property’s fate remains undecided.
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Sheriff Julius
Sleepy Eye
Albert Lea
United Flour Mill Company
Minneapolis
Sioux City
Walter J. Engel
Chicago
Booth
United States Court
EK. A. Thayer Mortgage Company
Ill Luck Causes Death by Own Action in Mankato
Anton Vogt a deaf and dumb tailor from Mankato attempted suicide in a city saloon last Friday night after writing a note about financial troubles and inability to support his wife and four children. He stabbed himself seven times in the left breast but survived with hospital treatment. the incident was witnessed by a traveling man who alerted authorities. Vogt, well known in Sleepy Eye where he once lived, is about 48 and left a destitute family situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Vogt
Mankato
Vogt
Esser
Loretto Hospital
Sleepy Bye
Morris Firemen Buy Auto-Truck For $2200
Morris firemen will purchase a modern auto fire truck costing 2200 dollars from the Firemen’s Relief Fund without city funding. The machine will be housed in an old engine house until the new fire hall is completed. Township and village elections were held countywide yesterday with Springfield’s contest between wets and drys drawing the most interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
The
Tribune
New Ulm
Stoo
Springfield
New Ulm Debates City Hall and Water Supply
Aldermen consider issuing bonds for a new city hall and fire headquarters with a special election to be held alongside the annual April 3 voting. The council hears requests on theater censorship, approves water supply inspections, and ponders tree planting in the cemetery and street vacating near Valley Street.
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New Ulm
Fire Department
Henry Engel
Fred Pfaender
Joseph F. Groebner
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Bashaw
Burnstown
Cobden
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Eden Township
Hanska
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Milford
Mulligan Township
North Star Township
Prairieville
Sigel Township
Springfield City
Ptark
Red Township
Potal
Sever Ree
Sunflower State
A. . Jewett
Dighton
Turners OF State
Held and Haeberle Buy
Nagel Transfer Business
Company
Julius
BIG
PORT
Ladies’ Aid Society
Congregational Church
National Censorship Board
Eibner
Water and Light Department
Mueller
Water and Light Committee
Max Pfaender
Pfaender
F. H. Behnke
New Ulm Grocery Company
Valley Street
Minnesota Street
Orlotde Adolph Klause
Ibi Hetty
Alvin Hanminning
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