Saturday, December 1, 2018

On This Date in Minnesota History: December 1

December 1, 1904 – Three men were arrested today by Minneapolis police for burglary: Ed Johnson, Harry Gilmore and A. W. Holmes.

According to Minneapolis Detectives Helin and Hansen, the trio trained young, small boys in the art of entering windows, pushing the miniature accomplices through small openings and then having them open the rear door from the inside. The rest was easy. The doors open, the burglars were free to ransack the premises, store way the plunder, and then, with their small friends in tow, move along to the next place due to be violated.

Several burglaries of this character, the police say, have been traced to Johnson, Gilmore and Holmes. The principal affair was the robbery of Larimee’s harness shop on Fourth Street South, on Thanksgiving Day, when fur coats and gloves worth about $400 were taken. The goods have been recovered by the detectives, who are now trying to connect the men with the burglary of F.S. Gold’s store at 312 First Avenue North.

The three men are now held at the Minneapolis central police station, while attempts are being made to locate the youngsters who assisted the men in the commission of their crimes.

St. Paul Globe; “Trio Accused of Bill Sykes Methods. Minneapolis Police Say Men Used Small Boys to Open Doors.”; Dec. 2, 1904; p.1.


Oliver is menaced by Bill Sykes in the 1948 version of Oliver Twist

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Friday, November 30, 2018

On This Date in Minnesota History: November 30

November 30, 1996 — “While playing ‘Tiptoe through the Tulips’ at a gala benefit at The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, singer Tiny Tim [suffered] a heart attack on stage and [died] later at Hennepin County Medical Center.”

He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

http://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2008/07/part-3-150-minnesota-moments-wed-just-soon-forget




Tiny Tim

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:TinyTim.jpg
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Thursday, November 29, 2018

On This Date in Minnesota History: November 29

November 29, 1971 – A press conference was held at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport two days after the well-mannered hijacker D. B Cooper jumped off Northwest Flight 305’s “rear stairway, presumably wearing a parachute and carrying a bag holding $200,000 in cash.”

http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/oldnews/archives/188



D. B. Cooper

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DBCooper.jpg
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

On This Date in Minnesota History: November 28


November 28, 2003 – “DNA evidence [confirms that Minnesota native and American Aviator Charles] Lindbergh, who made the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, had a secret, second family in Germany with a Munich hatmaker, Brigitte Hesshaimer. Anton Schwenk, a spokesman for the family, announced [today] that DNA tests, conducted by the LMU Institute in Munich, had established a 99.9 percent likelihood that the most famous US airman of the 20th century was the father of Dyrk Hesshaimer, David Hesshaimer and Astrid Bouteuil. [This information] puts a considerable dent in Mr. Lindbergh's image as a wholesome family man. He and his wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, had six children together during a 45-year marriage.”

http://nitpicker.blogspot.com/2003/11/spirit-of-lucky-lindy-dna-analysis.html



Charles Lindbergh

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LindberghStLouis.jpg
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

On This Date in Minnesota History: November 27


November 27, 1901 – The village of Kimball, near St. Cloud, is all excited over a case of diphtheria that was discovered there today, and as a result the public schools have been closed, and every effort is being made to stop the spread of the disease.

Early today Jerome McCane, of Kimball, went to the farm home of a man named Rasmussen, who lives a mile and a half from the village. While there, McCane noticed one of the Rasmussen children was very ill, and at once concluded that the child had diphtheria. In answer to the questions the father stated that the child had been ill for some time, but no physician had been called. McCane returned to the village and notified Dr. Sherwood of the illness. He at once visited the Rasmussen house and made an examination. He found the child ill with diphtheria, and he pronounced it the most severe case he had ever seen.

The village authorities took prompt action, and when it was found that two of the Rasmussen children were at school, and had been attending regularly, the schools were closed, and teachers and pupils sent home. The Rasmussen house was quarantined and every effort will be made to control the disease should it break out.

Dr. Sherwood gave the sick child prompt attention, but in spite of all that he could do, death ensued this afternoon at 2. Owing to the fact that other children of the house have been attending school regularly, it is feared that many of the pupils have been infected. The schools will not be opened until all danger has passed.

The Saint Paul Globe; “Death From Diphtheria. Owing to Gross Ignorance Kimball May Have to Be Quarantined.”; November 28, 1901; p. 3.


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Monday, November 26, 2018

On This Date in Minnesota History: November 26

November 26, 1986 – Minnesota Attorney General Hubert (Skip) Humphrey III filed suit to “protect the public from misleading ads about a diminutive imitation of Santa Bear, the Yuletide bruin bombshell of the Dayton Hudson Department Store Co.  The state is alleging that Direct Marketing Enterprising, Ltd., a New York mail order firm, has duped consumers around the nation by touting its (7-inch) Santa Bear as the original for $5, while Dayton’s and Detroit-based Hudson’s sell their 15-inch model for $10 with a $50 purchase.” 

Minneapolis Star and Tribune
; “Suit calls NYC Santa Bear an imposter”; November 27, 1986; p. 13B.


Dayton’s Santa Bear

Photo by Valerie Morawetz
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Sunday, November 25, 2018

On This Date in Minnesota History: November 25

November 25, 1875 - The St. James Hotel in Red Wing, Minn., opened for business on Thanksgiving Day in 1875. Red Wing was the wheat-trading center of the world at that time, and 11 civic-minded businessmen recognized the need for a first-class lodging establishment and contributed $60,000 to its construction.

“On opening night, guests marveled at the hotel’s modern features, including steam heat, hot and cold running water, gas on every floor and a state-of-the-art kitchen.

“Overnight, the St. James became the hub of Red Wing. The first floor included three timeless dining rooms, a kitchen, office and baggage storage while the lower level featured a parlor, billiard hall, barbershop, public baths and four water closets. The second floor featured a ladies parlor, bridal suite and two ladies’ water closets. An elegant ballroom occupied the fourth floor.

“Located within walking distance from the Red Wing Depot and the steamboat docks, the hotel was booked to capacity every night with travelers and boarders. The St. James chefs developed such a renowned reputation that the railroad adjusted its timetables to allow passengers to disembark and enjoy dinners here. Luminaries such as President Rutherford B. Hayes were among the more famous guests."

https://www.st-james-hotel.com/about-us-attractions/





Photos taken by Pamela J. Erickson. Released into the public domain October 12, 2012, 
as long as acknowledgement included.  

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