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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
8
The New Ulm post office installed a Dorennis pattern cancelling and receiving machine. It stamps 300 letters per minute, using wheels to cancel stamps and postmarks, with back of envelope marking possible. The device costs $250 and is praised for efficiency and practicality.
J W Olsen announced the state summer schools plan with 31 training sites for teachers. An added legislature appropriation raises total funding to 27400 dollars enabling longer courses. Prof T Critchett, city schools superintendent, is noted for his distinguished role.
The concert featured a top tier singing group praised for their engaging performance and ability to captivate all listeners including children. Mr Morse provided a humorous double program. The reviewer notes the city would have sold out a second night.
Todge B F Webber arrived in St Peter to open the Nicollet county district court May term. Sixteen Civil calendar cases and three criminal actions target August Loeffelmacher of Ridgely. Indictments likely against two suspected bank robbers. change of venue to another county may be requested but not confirmed.
Henry Kaseforth a 33 year old unmarried farmer of North Star died by hanging after attempting to shoot himself with a .22 rifle. Temporary insanity prompted by illness led to the act. He was found by his brother in the granary and died before aid could come. The coroner noted no prior warning signs. funeral held at St Raphael’s church.
The Minnesota State Pharmaceutical association prepares a large convention in New Ulm with ample entertainment and housing arrangements. President Eckstein and W. G. Alwin lead plans for an estimated 600 attendees, with special travel fares and private-home lodging to ease the crowd. The agenda includes a Turner Hall welcome, officers’ reports, a ladies auxiliary, open-air entertainment, and a grand Second Regiment band chorus.
Leutka and Harvey, a new machinery firm, plan to open in the old New Ulm boot and shoe building at German Park and First South streets. They install a 10 horse engine and aim to repair threshing engines and boiler works while offering general machine services.
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