Man Killed Protecting Company Cash in Racine Heist
Edward Warner died after refusing highwaymen money from Standard Oil cash at a Racine filling station near the public library. Gunmen fired, three shots heard as Warner lay dead with a bullet through the heart. Desks and chairs overturned. investigators launched a regional dragnet. Warner, a husband and father of two, left no money missing per officials.
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Standard Oil Company
Racine
Edward Warner
Warner
Milwaukee
Will Not Call Election for Wisconsin Senator Reply
Governor BE L Philipp says he will not call a senatorial election in Wisconsin if the legislature withholds power to appoint a successor to the late Senator Paul O. Hastings. He spoke to Badger officers in Waco, noting a possible special election elimination of candidates, though not confirming such plans. General Boardman is expected to be appointed.
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BE L. Philipp
Wisconsin
Paul O. Hasting
Badger
Waco
General Boardman
Bogs and Steel Shield Venice From Teutonic Invaders
Desolate marshes and vast gun batteries along the Piave form a near impassable barrier defending Venice from Austro German forces. Deep trenches and inundated lands bolster a formidable defense as nature and fortifications combine to halt the invaders.
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Venice
Vance
Vienna
Piave
Europe
Philipp Party Tours Historic New Orleans
Governor Philipp and guests toured the French Quarter historic cafes and the Royal Hotel in New Orleans. They later sent a telegram to Insurance Commissioner M. J. Cleary joking about shoveling snow while they pick flowers before heading north.
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Philipp
New Orleans
Unan
Royal Hotel
M. J. Cleary
Madison
North
Society of Equity May Move Headquarters to Madison
The Society of Equity plans to relocate its headquarters to Madison in the near future, signaling a strategic shift for the organization. Local officials anticipate economic and administrative benefits from the move.
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The
Society of Equity
Madison
Wisconsin and Michigan Troops Expected to Move to France
Wisconsin soldiers from Waco Texas report rumors that the Wisconsin Michigan division including Badger and Michigan troops will move to an Atlantic port for transport to France. Some predict entrainment at Waco may begin this week while Governor Philipp had announced the unit would go over seas, but no exact date is confirmed.
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Wisconsin
Waco
Tex
Camp MacArthur
Badger
Michigan
Atlantic
France
Philipp
Wisconsin-Michigan
Merrimack Defeats Sauk City in Basketball Clash
Merrimack beat Sauk City 21 to 8 as Weinke and Kirchstein led with strong inside and free throws. Tyler Farnum and Halbman formed a tough front line while Sauk City struggled to counter concerted Merrimack plays.
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Sauk City High School
Merrimack
Sauk City
Weinke
Kirchstein
Tyler
Farnum
Halbman
Shoplifters Escape After Returning Loot
Plain clothes officers in Chippewa Falls arrest three women for shoplifting. One woman was prominent in town life and the community was shocked by the incident. The trio escaped capture by returning the stolen goods.
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Chippewa Falls
War baby arrives in Portage home
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs William Waldenmayer in Portage. She is the first child in a Portage soldier’s home since the men departed for Waco, marking a new generation in the community.
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War Baby
Portage
William Waldenmayer
Waco
Furniture Store Ad Highlights Kelly Kroehler Duofolds
An ad spotlights Kelly brand recliners and Kroehler items including duofolds and various seating. It lists leather and tapestry options, plus dining tables chairs buffets china cabinets and a Kitchen Maid cabinet.
FOR THE CHILDREN Hobby Horses Shoe Flies Chairs and Desks
Local shop advertises children's toys and furniture including hobby horses shoe flies youth chairs rockers and red chair line in various sizes with desks blackboards tablets and related items priced from 30 to 60 cents each.
Rugs and furniture galore at E.S. ER SWELL store
A vintage ad listing rugs of all kinds and prices along with telephone chairs stands bookcases racks and shelves tabourettes pedestals ladies desks parlor tables stands and related furniture items.
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Merrimack Kirchstein
If Weinke
If Henn
Farmune Kirchstein
Halbman Rg Wiess Tyler
Ig Ganser
Bach
Kroehler
Kayser
Phoenix
Risley Brothers
the House of Kuppenheimer
J. &.Griggs & Co. Up-To-The-Minute Clothiers
E.S. ER Swell
Sagless
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