Damages suit over delayed telegram harms widow
Ernest Honetschlager as administrator of Mary Honetschlager’s estate sues Western Union Telegraph Co. for 5000 dollars claiming a late telegram to Dr Rothenburg contributed to his wife’s death. Attorneys Fernholz and the firm Davis & Olsen have been retained. papers served. Springfield Advance notes nationwide price rises in manufactured goods and a pending state convention with a National Association of Retail Druggists representative to attend New Ulm June 16 17 18.
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Ernest Honetschlager
Mary Honetschlager
Western Union Telegraph Company
Mr. Honetschlager
Honetschlager
Dr. Rothenburg
Cobden
Andrew J. Eckstein
National Association of R.tail Druggists
Ulm
State Pharmaceutical Association
Governor Van Sant Demands Explaination On Tanke Transport
Governor Van Sant denounces the handling of Frank Tanke, the convicted murderer taken to Stillwater. Sheriffs Forsythe McMillan and Williams face inquiry for alleged misconduct during the trip and stay in St Paul. Warden Wolfer bars interviews pending official findings. officials warn of possible removal and tighter sheriff regulations if proven.
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van Sant
Minnesota
Frank Tanke
Stillwater
Tanke
Forsythe
St. James
McMillan
St. Peter
Williams
Mankato
St. Paul
Wolfer
State Penitentiary
Astoria Bowl
Astoria
Sheriff Williams
Walter
State Prison
Minneapolis
Committee Goes East To Inspect Fire Trucks
A delegation from New Ulm led by Aldermen Andrew Amann Ernst Gieseke Chief Henry Engel and Capt Emil Wicherski departed to visit eastern cities to study the latest hook and ladder trucks They will view a Seagrave standard truck with a 60 foot extension in Albert Lea La Crosse Chicago and later visit St Paul Minneapolis before returning by next Saturday night Weather swung from fine to rain Sunday.
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Andrew Amann
Ernst Gieseke
Henry Engel
New Ulm Fire Department
Emil Wicherski
Hook and Ladder Company No. 1
Engel
Seagrave Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
New Ulm
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Postponed Thirty Days Delays New Ulm City Delivery Start
Postmaster B Krook reports a one month postponement of New Ulm free city delivery until July 1st due to delays in securing carriers. A competitive exam was held late and papers could not be marked in time. August Dahms is hired to install posts for 23 mail boxes across three carrier districts.
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New Ulmni
B. Krook
Post Office Department
Washington
Munro
New Ulm
Krook
August Dahms
Fears Were Groundless In Tragic Railroad Death
A romance threading through a city tragedy surrounds the unknown man found dead near the railroad last week. A lover with irregular habits, visiting from outside the city, had warned his sweetheart he would call, and she waited at home for weeks. The tale hints at a broken liaison amid the fatal incident.
Truant Lover Rumor Ends in Morgue Visit
A cautious girl, fearing her lover’s murder, went to the morgue after a description matched a supposed truant suitor. She learned the corpse at the undertaker’s was not his. The task remains for the man to prove himself and secure the young woman’s happiness by preventing future fears.
Milwaukee German Theatre Co to perform at Turner Theatre
The Milwaukee German Theatre Co under L C Kreiss returns with a strong cast including Gustav Harty heim Ludwig Kreiss Carl Kownig and Anna Reithmeyer with new stars Emma Brentano Mathilde Dierks Jenny Ganella Mariano Gonia Sieg Elfeld Adolph Schumacher Bernhard Wenkhaus The performances are Friday and Sunday June 5 and 7 with a Co A benefit dance at the opera house Saturday evening June ithi to raise funds for armory rent Also a political note suggests Frank Eddy may run on the Republican ticket for governor with Roosevelt as president if he can secure the nomination.
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Milwaukee German Theatre Co
L. C. Kreiss
Papst Theatre
Papst Theatre Co
Kreiss
Gustav Hartyheim
Ludwig Kreiss
Carl Kownig
Anna Reithmeyer
Emma Brentano
Mathilde Dierks
Jenny Ganella
Mariano Gonia
Sieg. Elfeld
Adolph Schumacher
Bernhard Wenkhaus
Turner Theatre
Frank Eddy
Roosevelt
Frank
Unknown Man Found Dead Near Water In County
A man found dead near the water is believed to have died accidentally or by unknown causes. No marks of violence or struggle were found. Funeral held Friday at the city cemetery with Rev Helin delivering the sermon. Another item notes Henry Mitzner, 16, injured by a live wire after storm damage near a creamery. he recovered with help from classmates and electrical workers.
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Potters Field
Helin
Methodist Church
Henry Mitzner
Martin Luther College
Rick
Folse
Bick
J. Schaller
Young Mitzner
Louis Mitzner
River Blue voyage to Mankato by Alcan tara crew
Capt Fred Pfaender and crew voyage with the River Blue to Mankato arriving Saturday evening from New Ulm. The ship Alcan tara covered seventy nine miles down the Minnesota river in a little over five hours. Return trip began at eight o clock Sunday morning. Passengers included Richard Pfaender Henry Buessman Wm Pfefferle and Carl and Robert Scherer with brothers of George Scherer. The party received a reception from friends in Mankato.
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Fred Pfaender
Mankato
New Ulm
Minnesota River
Richard Pfaender
Henry Buessman
Wm. A. Pfefferle
Robert
Carl Scherer
George Scherer
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Sos
Ochs Bros
United States
Sherwin Williams
W. G. Alwin
City Drug Store
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