Ringlings Show in Denver Faces Legal Tempest and Threats
Denver reports describe the Ringlings planning a Denver exhibit with county signoffs for nearby Arapahoe, Adams and Jefferson. Attorneys allege Tamman and Bonfils pressed Ringlings to buy the Sells Floto shows, with threats of violence if resisted. General Counsel John M. Kelley claimed he met Tam men in New Orleans and detailed attempts to intimidate the mayor and police board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arapahoe
Adams
Jefferson
Denver
Ringlings
Tammen
McCracken
Opera House for Baraboo Contingent Seeks New Bid
A five member Baraboo committee reports progress on an opera house project with a proposed cost of 15 000 to 18 000 and a 4500 bonus. Subscriptions reach 3500 from business and residence portions but the initial bid by Frank E. Shuts was withdrawn. The committee asks for another proposal before September 1, 1909 or discharge and refund.
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Original
Citizens’ Committee
Frank E. Shuts
Shults
Baraboo
L. S. van Orden
James McGuan
Ernest Sanderson
T. M. Mould
Oscar Doppler
See
A Thrilling Sport From Swordfish Off Cape Cod
Frederick Booth extols swordfish fishing off Cape Cod as a test for sport lovers. He notes most summer visitors stick to sea bass and sharks while swordfish dwell in open seas, pursued by harpoon with thrilling speed and toughness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Withal
All Who Would Enjoy Good Health Promote Right Living
An health advice piece champions proper living and timely remedies. It promotes the California Fig Syrup Co. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the true laxative, urging buyers to seek the genuine product from the company and from leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Unknown man borrows horse in Lynn street incident
An unknown man took a horse and buggy owned by William Boettcher on Saturday around 8 15 pm tied east of the Bender house on Lynn street. The horse arrived later in Portage and was returned after a local woman notified Portage authorities. The thief, described as a gray whiskered stranger who had been ejected from Kalahar’s saloon, remains at large.
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William Boettcher
Bender House
Lynn Street
Portage
Kalahar
Register of Deeds
Hudson
Reedsburg
Moving Capitol Dome to State University
The Capitol Building Commission will dismantle the old Madison dome itself after contractors balked at the terms. With time and labor uncertainties, no bid was accepted and the executive committee agreed to perform the removal. The project could cost about $25,000.
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Madison
State University
University Hall
Capitol Building Commission
Stinging Encounter Highlighted by Mosquito Exchange
Genevieve remarks that mosquitoes inflict painful stings while Mayme notes their nuisance. The playful exchange underscores common frustrations with pests.
Portage Gypsy Theft Spree Targets Local Homes
Five Portage residences were burglarized last week with losses including a gold watch, a pocket book, and cash in small amounts. A gypsy woman briefly carried off furs and apparel at J H Rogers home, prompting police action. A band nearby was ordered to disperse, but authorities deem them unrelated to the break ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
W. H. Parry
McMahon
Lt. Breese
F. A. Rhyme
J. H. Rogers
Competent Men to Run Census Guarded by Civil Service
Washington dispatch reports the President will enforce the civil service law for the census to prevent spoilsmen. Top appointments like supervisors and enumerators will follow merit and business standards, with lawmakers urged to recommend capable individuals while discarding political considerations.
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Secretary of Commerce and Labor
La Follette Not Scaring Whitehead After Washington Ride
Senator John M. Whitehead, back in Janesville from a Washington trip, recalls an auto ride with Senator La Follette. They met in the War Department building and toured the city together, calling it a beautiful ride in America’s most beautiful city.
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John M. Whitehead
Janesville
Washington
Senator la Follette
Jia Follette
War Department
America
Winnebago Annuity Payments in Jeopardy Over Funds
The federal funds for Winnebago annuities are tied up and payment this year is unlikely. About 2,600 Winnebagoes in Wisconsin and Nebraska face annual per capita payments of roughly 19 to 20 dollars. Congress action within two weeks is urged to assure funds, with Esch expressing concern over the legislative delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Esch
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Must Pay Up Or Get Out Put Him Off
A grocer in an Indiana city faced nonpayment from government employees he had extended credit to. After sending each overdue account to Washington, department heads intervened and the debt was paid. The piece stresses that Uncle Sam operates as a cash business and expects all federal workers to settle debts or risk removal from service.
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Indiana
Uncle Sam
Washington
Whic
Former Sauk County youth testifies in John Smith case
Sauk County native Guard Herbert Gross testifies about an alleged murderous attack at Green Bay reformatory. He says inmate O Brien stabbed him in the breast with a broken knife before the blade snapped. Gross, a Prairie du Lac high school class of 1903 graduate, identifies O Brien who is at Waupun.
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John Smith
Frank Boyd
O. E. Bickford
Green Bay Reformatory
Herbert Gross
Sauk County
Prairie du Lac High School
Gross
Reformatory
O’ Brien
Waupun
Must Have More Pay The Rail Workers Quit Over Low Wages
Rail section men in Chippewa Falls and La Crosse quit jobs claiming $1.40 daily cannot support families. They blame hiring of dagos for wage cuts and say tracks on C M & St P and Northwestern lines are unsafe with no work for a year in places. Merchants urge railroad heads to act to aid workers.
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la Crosse
Divorce Granted After Ad To Find Wife Sparks Desertion
In Circuit Court at Sparta last week Jacob Minor was granted a divorce from Mary Minor of Juneau county. The court record notes Minor advertised for a wife and met his future spouse through the ad, later marrying her, after which she deserted him.
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Sparta
Jacob Minor
Mary Minor
Juneau
Minor
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Ature
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