Women’s Club Delegates Gather for Second District Meeting
Delegates from Sleepy Eye Springfield Mankato Lake Crystal and Madeira attended the Second District Federation of Women’s Club convention held in New Ulm. Officers were elected and a banquet featured a diverse menu as reports on art schools libraries and education were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Women’s Club
Sleepy Eye
Springfield
Mankato
Lake Crystal
Madeira
Turner Halis
T. C. Collins
Windom
Charles Fox
J. W. Andrews
W. W. Switch
A. Frederickson
Nellie Burt
P. Christensen
Fred Meier
City
G. F. Reineke
New Ulm
G. W. Andrews
Woman’s Club
Woman's Literary Club
C. P. Christensen
R. B. Thomas
John Williams
Guise
Clerk
Burrow
Leavitt
Reed
Chas. Fox
A. G. Anderson
Wm. Blackman
Serious Rail Safety Charge Sparks Inquiry Into Steel Trust
John W Gates accuses United States Steel of defective rails causing wrecks and deaths. He cites air pockets in early rail sections and alleged low standards, urging government and railroads to verify facts and pursue remedy. A New York probe noted 2499 broken rails in four months.
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John W. Gates
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Gates
Gates
Steel Trust
Railway Commission of
New York State
New York
Wall Street
Bessemer
Illinois Steel’ Company
Bessemer Steel
Bassemer
Fourth of July Celebration Plans Unveiled by Local Businessmen
A Schell's Hall meeting of businessmen and the Commercial Association produced an assured Fourth of July celebration with $1100 pledged and more expected. An executive committee and subcommittees were formed to organize music, press, games, floats, fireworks, speakers, transportation, and decorations for a full day of events led by Mayor Charles Silverson as president for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schell
Commercial Association
Endres
Bobleter
Gen
President Klossner
The
Gen. Bableter
Fred Crone
Christ. Filzen Jr
M. A. Endres
Rob. Brandt
Hy. Flor
Dr. Kaschau
Wm. A. Pfefferle
A.J. Eckstein
Christ. Heller
A. J. Eckstein
Eugene Pfefferle
Jos. Arbes
Laying of Corner Stone Draws Thousands to St Paul Cathedral
Huge local Catholic gathering planned for June 2 as cornerstone of the west’s largest church edifice is laid. About twenty five thousand expected for a parade from Rice Park to the cathedral site with archbishops and priests from across the country. Cathedral cost over one million dollars with special trains, Second Regiment band, and large turnout from neighboring towns.
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St. Paul
Rice Park
Ex-Sheriff McMillan’s suicide attempt shocks Sleepy Eye
John McMillan former Nicollet county sheriff arrived Sleepy Eye after a drunken spree. He lay on a switch engine track and narrowly escaped being run over. He then tried to throw himself before a train but was restrained and later treated by a physician. He recovered and is known in New Ulm and surrounding areas. Heinz Tomato Soup advertised at 20 cents per can at Chas Fiedler’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMillan
Nicollet County
Sleepy Eye
McMillan
Thomas Hughes
New Ulm
Department stores debate sales lure in country towns
A Minnesota debate on city department store promotions for country customers. The piece warns that free rail fare with $30 purchases masks unsaleable goods, urging country residents to support local merchants and consider the true costs of travel. It also notes the strong role of advertising in business and recounts a street accident on German Street involving Henry Mueller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Henry C. Mueller
Emil Mueller
Andy Roesch
Moeller
Raabe
John Dauer
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Mullen
Edison
Victor
Tost
Paul
St. Paul Cathedral
St. Peter
Chas. Fiedler’s
Department Stores
Ottomeyer
Hal Schaffner & Marx
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