Young Man Drowns at Kilbourn on Wisconsin River
The Wisconsin River claimed the life of Elliott a 23 year old boatman for Hotel Crandall at Kilbourn. He swam with others near the Superior street bridge and went beyond his depth. Despite a half hour rescue effort and midnight resuscitation attempts the man died. A city pull motor and car rushed to Kilbourn after a late alarm.
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Wisconsin
Kilbourn
Elliott
L. H. Hill
Warren House
A. W. Rohn
Frank McManus
Baraboo Troops Welcome Mascot Wisconsin On Texas Move
Private Frank Dwyer reports Baraboo Company A in Texas adopted a Kansas City rescue dog as mascot named Wisconsin. The battalion caravan drew big crowds at each station while en route to San Antonio. Several men caught up with the unit after missing a Chicago departure.
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Frank Dwyer
Company A
Texas
Kansas City
Wisconsin
Boyd Ladd
George Hattle
Elmer Schram
Emil Neddler
Chicago
South
Cr. H. Copley
Tudor
Baraboo
San Antonio
Sheriff Called to Sauk City for Closing Ordinance Violations
Sheriff H L Hale was dispatched to Sauk City Tuesday evening over complaints that saloons did not observe closing ordinances. Three managers complied, others allegedly did not. Rules will be issued and violators prosecuted. Mrs Paul Oyan and her children returned from Fairfield after visiting her sister Mrs Joe Lewis.
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H. L. Hale
Sauk City
Paul Oyan
Fairfield
Oyan
Joe Lewis
Pardon Board May Free John Dietz
The Wisconsin Pardon Board will review John Dietz the Defender of Cameron Dam for possible clemency. Dietz jailed since 1910 had his life sentence reduced to twenty years, and his wife’s illness during pregnancy spurred his surrender after a long resistance. Letters to Gov Philipp urged immediate freedom citing Dietz’s barricaded cabin battles with authorities and the 1904 injunction and later shootings.
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John Dietz
Cameron Dam
Wisconsin Pardon Board
Board of Pardons
Dietz
Winter
Wis
Chippewa Lumber and Boom Company
Lumber Company
Thornapple River
John Rogich
Posse
Clarence
Bert Horel
Horel
Charles H. McDonald
Wittenberg
Wisconsin
McDonald
Board of Review of
The
Federal Trade Commission
Crushed Rock Sprinkles Oak Street Tar to Ease Walkers
A coating of fine crushed rock was spread on Oak street today over melting tar that has clung to pedestrians’ feet for several days, easing passage along the street.
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Oak Street
Wisconsin State Official Listings Include Several Named Figures
A list of political office holders includes United States senator William F. Wolfe of La Crosse, Governor Burt Williams from Ashland, Lieutenant Governor John Cudahy of Milwaukee, Secretary of State Ned C. Jones of Portage, State Treasurer John G. Reuterman of Milwaukee, and Attorney General Judge Thomas H. Ryan of Appleton.
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F. Wolfe
la Crosse
Burt Williams
Ash
John Cudahy
Milwaukee
Ned C. Jones
Portage
John G. Reuterman
Thomas H. Ryan
Appleton
Sauk County Farm Clubs Aim for Movie Landmarks
Sauk County farm clubs may be filmed at the county fair if the 19 active clubs cooperate with fair officials and send program outlines to the College of Agriculture by August 15. A rally with exhibits on farmers societies and strong county support could earn the county its place among two fairs chosen for movie crews.
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Sauk County
College of Agriculture
C. J. Galpin
Wisconsin Country Life Conference
K. L. Hatch
A. W. Hopkins
Agricultural Experiment Station
C. P. Norgord
Tourist in 4d Buggy Seeks Pass on Dusty Prairie Road
A Minneapolis tourist complained to Justice Adolph Andre that a driver ahead blocked pass with horn blown on the dusty road between here and Prairie du Lac. The offender admitted hearing signals but road work made passing risky. case dismissed. J C Bauer of Kilbourn pled nolle contendere in Justice Andre's court and paid ten dollars plus costs for speeding over 25 mph on the Baraboo Kilbourn route.
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Minneapolis
Here
Prairie du Lac
Adolph Andre
J. H. Hill
Dre’s Court
Baraboo
Kilbourn
Lightning Strikes Barn Door Man Narrowly Escapes
Martin Weirich of the east side survived a severe storm when a bolt electrocuted him as he stood in a barn doorway. The shock ran down his left side, burning a spot but he is only sore today and otherwise unharmed.
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Martin Weirich
Baraboo Travelers See Queer Signs
Alaska mining and fishing dominate Juneau with the Treadwell mine near the capital. Low grade ore costs about $1.20 per ton to mine and extract with 2,000 tons processed daily, except two holidays. The glory hole yielded a million dollars before a rock slide forced abandonment. Across from Treadwell, a cheaper roller process costs 80 cents per ton, with plans to switch to cheaper methods in about two years.
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Alaska
Juneau
Big Treadwell
Treadwell
Seattle
Express Company
Myers writes from Nogales border camp
Rene E. Myers son of E. J. Myers reports from Nogales Ariz where Company D Seventh Regiment of California is stationed. He says sharpshooters killed three Mexicans and some regiment men have died, but asks letters to cheer his mother while awaiting developments at the border.
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Rene E. Myers
E. J. Myers
Baraboo and Sumpter
Seventh Regiment of
California
Nogales
Ariz
Mr. Myers
Baraboo Boy Is Released From Minnesota Infantry
Kenneth Odekirk is discharged from Company C First Minnesota infantry for bad tonsils. The regiment left Fort Snelling for the border. He bears a sore arm from vaccination yet laments missing the march with his comrades and is cared for by his parents on Oak Street.
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Kenneth Odekirk
First
Minnesota Infantry
Fort Snelling
Byron O¢dekirk
Oak Street
Custody Quest Seizes Children From Milwaukee to Baraboo
Sheriff Hale and John Cramer went to Milwaukee to reclaim two Cramer children taken by their mother. After locating the mother, officers retrieved the kids and brought them to Baraboo for a hearing set later. The youngsters, a one year old boy and a three year old girl, were described as underdressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Hale
John Cramer
Plain
Milwaukee
Shortage of Auto License Plates Delays Registrations
The secretary of state reports a plate shortage with 102,500 license applications and 100,000 plates available. Applicants with notices may operate without plates until supplies are restocked.
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Secretary of State
Republican Ticket for Wisconsin State Election
Republican ticket lists United States senator Malcol m G Jeffris of Janesville for senator governor Emanuel L Philipp of Milwaukee for governor lieutenant governor Major Marshall Cousins of Eau Claire secretary of state George L Harrington of Elkhorn state treasurer Henry Johnson of Oconto attorney general E R Hicks of Oshkosh for attorney general.
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United States
Malcolm G. Jeffris
Janesville
Emanuel L. Philipp
Milwaukee
Major Marshall Cousins
Eau Claire
George L. Harrington
Elkhorn
Henry Johnson
Oconto
E. R., Hicks
Oshkosh
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Pardon Board
Jokn Dietz
Leslie
Elmyra
Oscar Harp
Sheriff’s
Washington
Nation
B. L. Boroff
Congress
Bobroff
Committee On Ways and Means
Committee On Accounts
Champ Clark
House
House of Representatives
Badger
Joseph E. Davies
W. W. Montgomery
Madison
John Walsh
Washburn
Walsh
Senator Walsh
George Tuttle
Government Printing Office
Wausau, Wis
George C. Sayle
Baltimore
Ellis
Madison Lodge
Democratic
William
Edward L. Luckow
College OF Agricultur
Court News
J. C. Bauer
Nolle Contendre
Justice
Far West
Fat Lady
Shin
H. E. Cole
Klondike
Skagway
White Horse
Ronmen
Republican
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