Chicago Discussion Signals Democratic Split In 1908 Race
Chicago delegates and writers discuss the 1908 Democratic nomination with Montana, New York, and Illinois backing, noting Bryan's weak local following and a potential Johnson surge. New York Secretary Whalen predicts a Democratic victory with proper leadership as party harmony looms.
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Montana
New York
Chicago
Guy
James K. Tools
Bryan
John A. Johnson
Johnson
Whalen
Hearstman
Tammany Hall
New Yorke
Chanler
Hearst
Sobugh
Hlinots
Jameson
Bru
Soushern Itnnis
Na- Yea
Sullivan
Johnson Ininois
Rbryan
Inois Frison
Springfield
Harkin Recounts Meeting Sir Walter Scott Reminiscences
Alexander Harkin, who died in this city last Wednesday, recalled personal memories of Sir Walter Scott. He remembered the author’s funeral, noting women were barred and he clung to his mother’s skirts as the cortege passed. Harkin spent his youth at Abbotsford and spoke of Scott’s wife.
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Sir Walter
Mr. Harkin
Harkin
Lewployer
Alexander Harkin
Sir Walter Scott
Scott
River Navigation Plan Outlined At Belle Plaine Meeting
Delegates from Shakopee Belle Plaine Henderson Le Sueur St Peter and other valley towns met last Friday to petition Congress to improve the Minnesota river and make it navigable A six member committee led by Senators Colley Poehler Weiss Johnson Works and Belle Plaine Mayor Irwin plus Fred Fritsche of Lafayette will organize at Le Sueur today The project aims to prevent floods that have damaged crops and property from New Ulm to Shakopee.
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Congress
Minnesota
Belle Plaine
Shakopee
Henderson
le Sueur
St. Peter
Colley
Irwin
Poehler
Weiss
Johnson
Works
Mankato
Fred Fritsche
Lafayette
New Ulm
Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Shows Strong Year
The annual statement filed with the railroad commission reports a net income of nearly half a million. Passenger revenue in Minnesota totals 612,950.34 and freight revenue 1,316,935.28, with other income from track and equipment rentals pushing Minnesota gross to 2,168,215.01. Systemwide gross is 34,152,953.97. Operating expenses plus interest and taxes yield a net income of 437,706.26, with a 5 percent preferred dividend and a year end surplus of 237,706.26. Road capital stock stands at 15,046,600 and funded debt at 28,515,683.12, total investment 43,561,283.12 for 770.06 miles.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company
Minnesota
Catholics Gather at Hastings for State Conventions
New Ulm led a twenty member delegation to Hastings for the eleventh annual federation of German Catholic societies in Minnesota and the 29th annual German Catholic Benevolent association meeting. St. Paul and Minneapolis also sent reps as about 5,000 spectators viewed the opening day parade. The New Ulm group included Rev Sandmeyer and many local figures.
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Federation of German Catholic Societies of
Minnesota
German Catholic Benevolent Association
Hastings
St. Paul
New Ulm
Red Wing
Lake City
Minneapolis
Rev
Sandmeyer
Wd. Eibner
Anton Henle
Wm. Rausch
Theatrical Doings Fill Turner Theatre Schedule
A survey of upcoming shows notes Our New Minister at the Turner Theatre with Denman Thompson style humor set in Hard Scrabble New Hampshire. Darius Startle the constable unravels a local crime with comic town sketches, ending in a real discovery.
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Turner ‘Theatre
Denman Thompson
New Hampshire
New England
Darius Startle
GIESKE ROBBED ON TRAIN IN ST PAUL RAID
J B Gieske mining promoter arrived in St Paul from Livingston Montana and reported robbery of 590 dollars in greenbacks between Glendive and Beach. His pocketbook was found empty, two suspects were searched but money not recovered. Gieske says he is president of the Consolidated Mining and Development company of Soldier Idaho.
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J. B. Gieske
New Ulm
St. Paul
Livingston
Montana
Northern Pacific
Glendive
Beach
Gieske
Consolidated Mining and Development Company
Soldier, Idaho
Pioneer Drug Company forms from local store merger
Andrew J. Eckstein announces the consolidation of his drug business into the Pioneer Drug Company to begin October first. He remains president with stock retained and a team of former clerks as officers, promising steady service and continued focus on customer needs. The notice lists secretary W G Alwin, vice president George Marti, treasurer Gen. Bobleter, and clerk Alex Henle, all tied to the store’s legacy and future growth. General details include memory of founder Dr. Wescicke and the store’s long local history.
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Pioneer Drug Company
Pioneer
Wescicke
W. G. Alwin
New Corporation
George Marti
St. Paul
Bobleter
Marti
Alex Henle
Andrew J. Eckstein
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
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England
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H. Harriman
Morris
Spokesman-Review
Darius
Joseph Conyers
Hans Huckebein
Turner Theatre
Wm. E. Koch
Opera House
St. Paul Dispatch
Rufus Rastus
Dixie
Prof
Myer
C. G. Reim
John B. Gabriel
Herman Poehler
Courtland
Mr. Gabriel
Winkelmann
Cottonwood
de Mar
Philadelphia
Reim
G. Reim’s
Thurs
Garment Department
Palmer
Mary
Crone Bros
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