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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement by Slie Strickler Block lists an insurance agent Wirz offering life, health and accident policies. Located at 165, the ad emphasizes old-time insurance as safe and reliable.
Doctor H James found a herbal cure after failed palliatives for his daughter’s consumption. The child recovered fully and travels in the United States enjoying good health. He claims the herb can cure consumption permanently and offers it free with two 2-cent stamps for expenses. Address Crad Hock & Co. 1032 Race St. Philadelphia for the pamphlet.
A Department of Agriculture filing presents a strong guarantee that Jell-O and Jell-O Ice Cream Powder meet National Pure Food Law standards. The vernal number 1% protects wholesalers and retailers who handle the products, asserting purity and wholesomeness with limited questioning of quality.
New York Democratic state committee voted almost unpledged for the national convention with one dissent, Charles P. Williams of Lyons, who backed William J. Bryan. A resolution urged sending the strongest, unpledged delegates, while Connors noted Bryan’s waning support and that Johnson of Minnesota was favored as a candidate without instruction for anyone.
United States Senator William Pinckney Whyte died at his Baltimore home after illness from erysipelas. He fell ill in Washington and returned home as his condition worsened, with physicians noting encouraging signs until a final convulsion ended his life. Known as a governor to many, Whyte had been active in public life since 1847.
New York city reports the death of Charles H. Fowler bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church. He died from heart failure after a two year illness but remained active in church work until late health forced withdrawal. He recently presided at the Fowler Memorial Methodist Church dedication in Minneapolis.
A private women’s university at Forest Park in St Louis with about 200 students was destroyed by fire. All occupants escaped unharmed. Founded as Kirkwood Seminary in 1801 by Mrs Cairns, it became Pores Park university in 1891, the first US chartered university solely for women.
Washington reports Japan invited the American fleet to visit on its world voyage. The invitation reached Secretary Root via Ambassador Takahira and was accepted after cabinet review. Yokohama is expected as the port of call on the fleet’s homeward journey.
A pivotal White House meeting gathered President, Senator Aldrich, and Representatives Payne Dalzell and Hepburn to discuss the legislative programme. Key items include reforms to the employers’ liability act, a bill altering injunction powers, the Aldrich financial bill, the Hepburn amendment to Sherman antitrust law, and a tariff inquiry during congressional recess.
Caldwell Ida March 19. Orchard testified he told the exact truth in the Haywood and Pettibone murder trials for ex Governor Frank Steunenberg. Judge Fremont Wood recommended commuting Orchard's death sentence to imprisonment in the state penitentia. The death sentence was pronounced in accordance with his plea. May 15 was set for execution and Orchard expressed gratitude for the court’s review and for the pardon recommendation.
At St Petersburg a duel near the Chevalier guard regiment riding school left Lieutenant General Smirnoff fatally wounded after pistols were exchanged at close range. The clash followed Smirnoff’s written memorandum on Port Arthur that Fock said harmed his honor.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Charles B Sperry will command the Atlantic battle fleet when it sails from San Francisco on July 10 to circle the globe. President Roosevelt and his cabinet approved the plan. Rear Admiral Evans will relinquish command after the San Francisco naval review on May 8. Evans regards his mission as complete and retires in August.
New York dispatch reports Governor Johnson of Minnesota will be the chief speaker at the Jefferson dinner of the National Democratic club on April 13. It notes that William J. Bryan has not been invited, though he will be in the state at that time.
In Paris on March 18 officials report Haitian port activity changed policy. President Nord Alexis and French Minister Carteron indicate refugees may reembark, with safe conduct for General Firmin and other asylum seekers at Port au Prince and Gonavales. Minister M. Borno is praised for urging the course. No attack risk remains.
Washington dispatches report Hayti greatly relieved by warships ordered by governments. Haytian foreign minister informs German and French ministers refugees at consulates may embark and depart. Presence of ships believed to have quieted public feeling and reduced immediate danger of trouble.
Washington report notes Seth Low of New York and Sammel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor discuss Roosevelt backed plans from the Civic Federation. Labor leaders withhold support over proposed legalizing of trade boycotts by unions, signaling incomplete consensus. Low returns to New York discouraged.
Port Huron Michigan March 20 Investigators report Supreme Secretary W F Wilson of Unite Home Protectors Fraternity is short more than 75000 amid embezzlement charges. State Banking Commissioner Zimmerman says Wilson invested heavily in railroad promotion and oil and mining stocks while handling fraternity books. He claims the fraternity is insolvent and a receiver will be sought.
The Iowa Republican convention elected four delegates at large to the national nominating body and instructed them to vote for William H. Taft. It endorsed Senator William B. Allison by a wide margin, approved a tariff revision plank for a special congressional session, and highlighted tense contests between Allison and Cummins factions throughout the meeting.
Senate-iupitant amendments to currency bill reported by committee on finance. Mr. La Follette spoke for two and one half hours in opposition without concluding remarks. House pension appropriation bill discussed with political speeches. pen sion bill later passed carrying over 150 million dollars. Senate continued La Follette on currency bill as omnibus claims bill and fortifications appropriation discussed. Senate adjourned after death of Senator Whyte of Maryland.
Indianapolis March 20 The national convention of the United Mine Workers of America adopted a 50 cent per month assessment to fund aid for members facing idleness if contracts are not secured by April 1. The board may adjust the levy and miners were ordered to work where contracts exist or are being negotiated, and to cease work on April 1 in districts lacking contracts or conferences.
Twenty four breweries in St Louis and Hast Stonia nearly halt operations as nearly all union brewers and related workers walk out. Employers claim no beer famine and expect the strike to end soon.
Market quotes list commodity prices across wheat cattle hogs and lambs from Minneapolis St Paul and Chicago. Prices cover wheat futures copper dairy eggs poultry and grain provisions with bid and ask figures and regional market notes for March 21 to 31. Strong entities include Minneapolis Chicago St Paul and Duluth stock yards and the Chicago grain exchange.
On the ocean steamer WRE from New York a banquet honored Mark Twain Chauncey Depew and other celebrities. Twain delivered a humorous speech Depew followed with a lively after dinner turn Clemens praised the speech and Depew retold it causing amusement. An English passenger later teased Clemens about the speech while another aboard praised Depew. Kodol advertised as a reliable stomach remedy by Eugene A Pfefferle.
Farmer Kornkob notes his son wears a hat band of three colors signifying three degrees earned. The brief exchange underscores pride in academic attainments and family support.
A Rochester New York fur firm offers an illustrated catalog from Crosby Frisian Fur Co. showing how cow, steer and horse hides are transformed into fur coats robes and more. The promo notes Grasby pays the freight and promises revelations for buyers.
A playful exchange between Mrs. Lion-Well and Young Lion recalls meeting Miss Sheep. The son answers I am pleased to meet you, showcasing a humorous anthropomorphic dialogue about introductions.
An old line of a medicinal ad markets a product as the greatest spring regulator that drives out impurities and fills the user with warm life. It cites vague origins like Pioneer Drug Co and references to tablets and Rocky Mountain branding.
A fragment quotes Henry Van Dyke on how churches raise money. It recalls a pulpit quip about needing funds after failing to obtain them honestly, delivered with a dry humor. The text attributes the remark to a Scottish minister with a wry view on church finances.
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