Minnesota Family History Research: 2/12/17

Saturday, February 18, 2017

On This Date in Minnesota History: February 18

February 18, 2000 – Lorenzo Sanchez was arrested on this date in Waseca, Minn., because of a warrant for his arrest in Steele County and the fact that he resembled the description of a burglary suspect. A search warrant executed on Sanchez’s trailer turned up a number of reported stolen items, including CD cases that were known to have been stolen at the time of Cally Jo Larson’s murder on April 20, 1999. Tests showed Cally Jo’s fingerprints on one of the CD cases. On June 30, 2000, Sanchez was formally charged with first degree murder for the death of Cally Jo Larson.

http://www.waseca.k12.mn.us/vhm/1991-2000/Cally_Larson/2000/investigation1.jpg

http://www.waseca.k12.mn.us/vhm/1991-2000/Cally_Larson/2000/investigation2.jpg

Cally Jo Larson

http://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/sanchez-lorenzo-bahena.htm

Lorenzo Sanchez

http://mugshots.com/search.html?q=Lorenzo+Sanchez%2C+mn&x=12&y=22

Cally Jo Larson found murdered in her home; see Blog April 20, 2016

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If you are interested in finding out more about your family history in Minnesota, I specialize in researching genealogical and historical records in Minn. and western Wis., including: census records, birth records, death certificates, obits, grave site photos, ship passenger lists, marriage records and declarations of intent/naturalization records. I will visit locations to research local history and county records, as well as take photos. Quick turnaround on MNHS records. Both short searches and family history reports available.

Website: TheMemoryQuilt.com > click on Family History

Contact me at: pjefamilyresearch@gmail.com

Friday, February 17, 2017

On This Date in Minnesota History: February 17

February 17, 1913 – A bill requiring lumber camps to furnish bathing facilities to the laborers was introduced in the Minnesota House today by rep. S. H. Warner of Aitken. The bill is made to apply to every camp employing more than 20 men, and running more than 60 days. There must be tubs enough so that one-tenth of the men can bathe at one time, with proper shelter, warm water, soap, towels and disinfectants.

Lumbermen lived in close quarters. Wet clothes were hung around the bunk-house stove and the steam and odor from this added to the foulness of the stagnant air.¹

The Minneapolis Morning Tribune; “Baths For The Lumberjacks. Warner Bill Provides for Cleanliness in the Camps.”; Feb. 17, 1913; p. 1.

¹http://www.workerseducation.org/crutch/pamphlets/lumber/ch007.html

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Thursday, February 16, 2017

On This Date in Minnesota History: February 16

February 16, 1921 – Fire, believed to have originated from the Episcopal Building Hall at 11:30 this evening, destroyed nearly a block of buildings in Tenstrike, Minn. By 2 the next morning the fire had completed its damage with the destruction of the hall, a hotel, store, machine and warehouse. The buildings, with the exception of the hall, were owned by Henry Stechman, and the loss to him was estimated at between $25,000 and $30,000, partially covered by insurance.

The hall, the only public meeting place in the village, was also a total loss of about $500, the furniture and fixtures comprising most of this. No insurance was carried.

It is believed that the fire was started when a stove in the hall exploded. Last evening, a number of persons were practicing a play there and when ready to leave for home, closed the stove off tight. A strong wind made all efforts to save the buildings futile.

The Bemidji Daily Pioneer; “Midnight Fire Causes Big Loss at Tenstrike. Strong Wind Fans Flames and nearly a Block is Burned to the Ground.”; Feb. 17, 1921; p. 1.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

On This Date in Minnesota History: February 15

February 15, 1908 - Burglars blew the safe in the Buffalo Lake, Minn., post office today. The heaviest financial loss was the destruction of about $200 in stamps. The loss in cash was small.

The post office was a small, one-story building, and a piece of the safe was blown through the ceiling of the room and out through the roof, being found several rods away.

No one was aroused by the explosion and there is no clue to the identity of the robbers, or to the manner of flight. It is suspected they went out on a freight train. They secured admission to the post office by breaking in the panels of the door and manipulating the lock.

Duluth Evening Herald; “Postoffice (sic) Safe Blown. Burglars in Renville County Town Use Plenty of Explosive.”; Feb. 16, 1908; p. 1.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

ON This Date in Minnesota History: February 14

February 14, 1985 – Robbinsdale Police Officer John Thomas Scanlon was shot and killed after he and another officer cleared the scene of a burglary call.

After clearing the scene, the second officer left, but Officer Scanlon remained in his patrol car doing paperwork. Although they did not locate a suspect on their initial search, the man returned to the scene, approached Officer Scanlon's vehicle and opened fire from the driver's side.

Officer John Thomas Scanlon

https://www.odmp.org/officer/11809-police-officer-john-thomas-scanlon

The suspect was later convicted of Officer Scanlon's murder and sentenced to life. He was denied parole in April 2012. He has another parole hearing in April 2017.

Officer Scanlon had served with the Robbinsdale Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and adopted son.

Photo taken by Pamela J. Erickson. Released into the public domain Dec. 2, 2016,
as long as acknowledgement included.

Monday, February 13, 2017

On This Date in Minnesota History: February 13

February 13, 1918 – Members of the Minneapolis Symphony orchestra touring the Pacific coast, narrowly escaped injury today when the eastbound train carrying the orchestra collided with a special westbound train carrying Dutch colonists, at Elko, Nev. Nine colonists were hurt, but the musicians were uninjured.

The Minneapolis Morning Tribune; “Symphony Orchestra Train in Collision”; Feb. 14, 1918; p. 2.

Minnesota Symphony

http://www.lakesnwoods.com/images/1910s.25.jpg

Sunday, February 12, 2017

On this Date in Minnesota History: February 12

February 12, 1914 - Nashwauk Police Marshal August Kokko was shot and killed on this date while taking a prisoner to jail.

The prisoner had been arrested for fighting at a boarding house on First Street. As the two walked towards the jail, one of the prisoner's friends shot Marshal Kokko four times. Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Kokko was able to return fire and wounded the shooter. The marshal was taken to Hibbing Hospital where he died the following day.

The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.

Marshal Kokko had served with the Nashwauk Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/17587-marshal-august-kokko

Marshal August Kokko

https://www.odmp.org/agency/5116-nashwauk-police-department-minnesota

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If you are interested in finding out more about your family history in Minnesota, I specialize in researching genealogical and historical records in Minn. and western Wis., including: census records, birth records, death certificates, obits, grave site photos, ship passenger lists, marriage records and declarations of intent/naturalization records. I will visit locations to research local history and county records, as well as take photos. Quick turnaround on MNHS records. Both short searches and family history reports available.

Website: TheMemoryQuilt.com > click on Family History

Contact me at: pjefamilyresearch@gmail.com