Journey to Panama and Colon Reveals American House Form
A traveler documents the voyage from Baraboo to New York and the voyage through Jamaica Kingston and Panama. He notes the canal region's changing ports, Colon docks crowded with cargo, and how American architectural styles have spread in Panama versus Latin American forms. He observes colonial-era contrasts and the canal’s ongoing construction near Balboa.
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Colon
Kingston
New Orleans
Germany
Colonia
American Fruit Company
Court case over a brother's will contested in Sparta
The will of John H. Elliot of Valley Junction, who died at C. W. Fisk's home on Superior avenue, is being contested by his brother Jefferson D. Elliot of North Freedom. The plaintiff alleges undue influence, while Fisk would receive 500 dollars and the rest to Jesse McVollough. Estate valued about 2000 dollars. hearings consumed two days with many Valley Junction witnesses. arguments scheduled later.
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Panama
Calcutta
India
North America
New York
London
Colon
United States
San Francisco
New Yor’k
Earth
John H. Elliot
Valley Junction
C. W. Fisk
Superior Avenue
Fisk
Jesse McVollough
Doherty
LaCrosse
Graham
Sparta
Former Barabio Resident Now 101
Mrs G W Brown reports the passing birthday of William Bell, formerly of Baraboo now age 101 in Minneapolis where he has been a hospital patient for two years. His two daughters Alice Berry and J A Archambo hosted a birthday party with family members.
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G. W. Brown
Blake Street
Minneapolis
William Bell
Baraboo
Mr. Bell
Alice Berry
J. A. Archambo
Fifteenth Street
Sauk County
C. H. Williams
Ableman
Williams
Engineer Berry
Bell
Langdon
Lake Road
Berry
Fish Avenue
Grub
E. P. Lewi
Stanley
Bloom
First Rail Trip Enjoyed by Elderly Passenger
Mrs. John Coleman Jr., 73, took her first train ride from Portage to Monte lo to visit her son John. Born in Ireland, she moved with her parents to Columba county as a child and had never before boarded a railway car. The 24 mile journey surprised and pleased her companionship.
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Portage
John Coleman, Jr
John
Montelo
Ireland
Columba County
Death in Reedsburg Remembers Miss Stone Semple
Mrs. James A. Semple aged dies at home in Reedsburg after a lingering illness. Eldest daughter of Attorney and Mrs. James Stone, a Reedsburg native and former Reedburg High School and State University graduate, she taught school and married James R. Semple of Chicago on March 25, 1913. Survived by husband, parents, sister Millie, brother Riley, and many relatives. Funeral was conducted by Rev. F. A. Gilmore.
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James A. Semple
Reedsburg
James A. Stone
The
State University
Miss Stone
James R. Sempie
Chicago
Millie
Riley
Rev
F. A. Gilmore
Not Guilty Verdict in Mauston Assault Case
Ray Matteson of Wonewoe was found not guilty of assault with intent to murder for a confrontation with his brother in law at Wonewoe. The record notes ongoing proceedings against Donald McKenzie for unlawfully posing as a lawyer.
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Mauston
Ray Matteson
Wonewoe
Donald McKenzie
Local man undergoes appendicitis abscess operation
On Thursday Dr. Hummel at Gem City General Hospital accompanied Herman Voss to undergo an operation for appendicular abscess. This marks the second similar case from the neighborhood in a few days. The hospital reports nine patients in total.
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Hummel of Ableman
Herman Voss
Gem City General Hospital
Unknown Philadelphia man fatally hit by train near Baraboo
The body of Patrick Kelley, about 40, from Philadelphia and linked to the Ringling show, was found near the Walnut street crossing on the Chicago and Northwestern line. He appeared intoxicated, and a passenger train passing through Baraboo struck him, causing death. He was found by Officer Desmond and taken to Johnston undertakers.
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Patrick Kelley
Philadelphia
Walnut Street
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Baraboo
Bert King
Peck Mercantile Company
Desmond
Johnston Undertaking
Man Arrested After Attempted City Hall Demolition
John Gersum, once trying to tear down the city hall, is jailed for sixty days after a struggle with officers. He claimed to fear life and blamed King Alcohol for his actions. Gersum, formerly employed on the Omaha line near Wyeville, gave no clear home address and showed no remorse beyond a pledge to sober up.
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John Gersum
Santa Claus
Andre
Pelton
Buckley
Omaha
Wyeville
Governor orders militia and martial law in Indianapolis
In Indiana the governor ordered out the entire state militia amid a street car strike in Indianapolis. He announced plans to declare martial law as troops were expected to arrive this afternoon. The report also notes visitors Mr. and Mrs. G. Geyman and two children staying with Mrs. Geyman’s parents in North Freedom.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ralston
Mrs. G. Geyman
Earl and
Ladema
Mrs. Geyman
Mrs
August Smith
North Freedom
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Mrs. Maude Newell
Wil
Liams
Trip
South America
Cuba
Jamaica
Tropics
Pacific Ocean
Hugh
Balboa
John H
Elliot of
North
Freedom
Minneapolis Hospital
Bartholomew
Minneapolis Journal
Russia
Czarevitch
Livadia
Alexis
Nicholas
Olga
Tatiana
Marie
Anastasia
Gialus Employe
Phila
Delphia
Old Santa Pass
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