Wisconsin and Dane County News Digest Amid Turmoil
A broad survey of local crime trials, accidents, land cases, and community notes from Wisconsin papers includes assaults charges in Janesville and Racine, court actions in Beloit and Merrill, land contest decisions in Ashland and Ashland grant areas, and incidents from Fond du Lac to Marinette.
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Janesville
Srernenx van Enrrey
Madison Carpenter
Exizdzete
Wisconsin Central Land Grant
Daly
Mills
Dad
Fond du Lac
Colvin
Mr. Rehlis
Rehli
Patrick Quinlan
A. V. Pires
Chicago
J. J. Case Company
Racine
Burlington
Omaha
Bert. Brannzy
H. J. Thornton
Merrill
Comstock
Tur
Ashland
Madeline Island
Barfiell County
Janes Patterson
Nellie Sewell
Mt. Pleasant
Wentworth
Beloit
Marschal Appleby
Tinois
Wisconsin
Wiliam Hoowes
Follen
Wiliam AM. Jownson
Isabel R
Robert Beck
Madison
Valentine Beck
Brooklyn Life Insurance Company
Joan Patterson
Chicago & North-Western Road
Platteville
Galena
Euiarern Sos
Maso Parsons
Depere
Murdered at His Own Home in Wisconsin Farm Dispute
Louis Odette, 30, was shot dead during a dispute on the William Odette farm about nine miles east of Wausau. Sheriff investigators say no arrests yet as work continues. The Nov 3 incident ends in instant death from a Winchester rifle fire.
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Louis Odette
Wausau Wausau
Wis
William Odette
Here
Appeal to Gov Peck for help as Gogeble miners face hunger
In Wis. communities around Gogeble range families of miners report hunger and unpaid work. Miners allege town orders are cut off and store food is scarce as they threaten to rush stores. WW RoddA letter appeals to Gov. Peck for aid while county chairmen respond no legal relief is available. Weather and poverty worsen the crisis prompting urgent action.
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Gogeble Range
Astmann
Wis
Pock
C. Rodda
Wilieh
Lee
Viauuhn
Ordes
al Jian
McGeehan Eing
Louis Anil
Stenpers
Wen
William Chariley
Peek
Lette
J. J. Defer
Iron County Board
Diarmanya Lek Corsty
Roe W. Puex
Gov. Peck
Cohmethine Poat Pergong
Iron County
Cason
Lecimreux
Shea
Wright
Ashland
Yeughn
Death of Godfrey Miller Pioneer of Grown County
Godfrey Miller a pioneer resident of DePere died at his home aged 50 after immigrating from New Jersey in 1837. His wife found him near the bedside when summoned to breakfast, marking a sudden death in DePere. The obituary notes his long-standing community presence and family status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depere
New Jersey
Murder conviction looms as judge sentences Suspect
In a grim regional court, a defendant found guilty of murder in the second degree awaits sentencing after a series of legal maneuvers. The judge indicated possible terms, while prosecutors pressed for substantial penalties amid claims of premeditation and motive in the Eschert case.
Murder Shatters Quiet Street as Harrison Falls
In a dramatic shooting, Mr Harrison was wounded and died shortly after while seated at a Dunder street parlor. The assassin fired multiple shots as he fled toward the station, drawing a large crowd and a weeks long police investigation.
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Thos Meret
Mary Hansen
Varrivan
Linan
Messin
Willians
Sprutiny
Mager Biarrson
Wood
Chatere
Dlavinson
Ashlaudd
Clarrison
Aspen
Mr. Harrison
Chalmer
Mr. Harraim
Mr. Chalmers
Aly. Harrison
Henry
Harrison
tre @esa
Dr. Poster
Alaingt
de. Lyman
Washburn
Thomas
Central
Useles
Mayer
Condensed coverage of Polish and Behemlin societies parade scene
A chaotic crowd lines the streets as diverse Polish and Behemlin societies march with Catholic groups and other associations. A somber funeral procession for a mayoral figure accompanies the event, featuring a black and gold hearse and a lone horse. The scene evokes tensions amid an election remnant, with onlookers reporting the solemn parade and the carriages’ mournful display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betian
Chicago Turnpewiviiules
Chicago
Yorwherth
South Side
Thengeneinide
Aurora Carugemein
Ivy Navional Turngemeinde
Contat
Turngemeinde
Senthelie
Piresisehatt
Crain
Trrneebath
Flys Plilly Sacicxas
Ohiun-Nichael Gillivds
Aneto Order of I Mbernians
Hush
Jyenel Cihadhiy
Jiing Reyor
Ship collision sinks transport Rio de Janeiro troopship
A Nov dispatch reports the Republica collided with the transport Rio de Janeiro while sailing from Rio Grande to Antu Rio Janeiro with troops for President Peixoto. About 1300 soldiers were drowned and Admiral Mello later confirmed the loss as reported by Loyuex and a New York Times telegram from Liseaneiro.
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Mello
Train Robbery Near Newport Ends in Slaying of Conductor
A band of seven masked men robbed the Dallas Mountain Southern Express near Olioluawnt Arkansas seven miles west of Newport at 10 o clock tonight killing Conductor J. R. McNally while defending the train. The robbers looted the express car and passengers, then fled northward as officers were dispatched from Newport and Little Rock with a posse and bloodhounds pursuing the gang.
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Ark
Dhe &T. Louis
Dron Amountain & Southern
Olioluawnt
Newport
Wight
Dassenger
J. 2
McNally
Augusta
Woodhyuwnds
Little Rock
Father of a Famous Law Dies Suddenly in Merlin
Mayor N L Thotto of Merlin dies of apoplexy in his office abruptly while returning for an article. Potter, a notable figure tied to Wisconsin rail legislation, is mourned across the state for his legal influence and Senate connections.
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N. L. Thotto
Merlin
Yantax
Wisk
HK. L. D. Fotter
Tts
Mor
Potter
Lee
Wisconsin
Jane Ganuuetion
Senate
Fire in Appleton drug store causes heavy stock loss
Fire broke out in the cellar of Fosters drug store in Appleton Wisconsin at 1 o clock one morning. Heat melted wallpaper and bottles in the store above while smoke damaged goods in drawers and in dwarfs and fancy woods. Fire confined to the cellar caused only a few hundred dollars damage to the building, insured for 7000. Stock loss is uncertain but largely covered by insurance of 4000.
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Mont
Isnoka
Arrr Wis
Fosters Drug Store
Yerin
Uiu
Lehigh Valley Railroad Plans Mammoth Coal Dock
The Lehigh Valley Railroad plans an immense coal dock on Tower slip and a terminal building at Balldad Wert Superior. Chief engineer W. Sipenreit and coal agent W. A. Lathrop from Wisconsin will oversee bids and construction for the project, which the company has owned property for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Balldad Wert Superior
W. Sipenreit
Wis
W. A. Lathrop
Fl. Sayre
Genau
Death of James W. Scoville Bank President Dead
Crigaco Alabama reported the death of James W. Scoville age 68. He was president of Prairie State National Bank and a prominent business leader valued for his foresight. He was known for his extensive ties to Chicnes and surrounding residents.
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James W. Scoville
Crigaco
Newa Cine
Crusadena
Cal
Prairie State National Bank
Flis City
Ie. Scoville
Chicnes
Ile
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John Win
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Oshkosh
Crosse
Strath
Portage’ Gowaty, Wale
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Jacon- Bur
Stevens Point
Mathew
Flearn
Lynch Bon
Jack Mahaffey
Bitgon
Ishodt
Theodore Yuenger
Matthew
Ashton
Danwill
State ‘University Banjo Cl Ab
Wiessrs
H.atwell
Singler
Rogers
Arndt
Hilbert
Dox “Paprick
Robert
Belleville
Dane County
Kien Connell
E-Knight
Columbus Arried
St. Patrick’s Ceville
Monroe
Kaukauna
Strial
Winnebago County
William Haines
Fulton
Auewer
Alma
Madison Ates
National Guard
Manisox
Peck
John L. Warrion
Thomas J. Sullivan
Thomas J. Delphiant
Milwaukee
Jiorace P. Padley
Ele
Cro Pewaursa
Tom Sharkey
Monches
Sharkey
Osuxosa
Myrs
Bertha Putney
John Crawford
John Crawrford
Dence
Tran County Board
Todiay
Kaywth
Godfrey Miller
Ghigazo
Cuchage
TH. Gut
Larvisem
Sta Ein
Howe
Inter
Ata
Mayet Cartor
Ps Tly
John Breckinridge
Benjamin Utrinsen
Col
William Russell
United States Army
Northwestern
Lewis Marshall
Lom Marshall
Iliga
Yale
Transylvania
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Crngare
Tnt
Kent
Oglesby
Hlinnis
Seed
Alaska
Ams
William Trustun
Siti Urvisou, Jr
Can
Europe
New Orleans
Lesperate
Toy Enigal
Wirace
Asniden
Porrilar
Gaedeat Laburs
Diehalf
Poppe
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Tioga
Miles
Worlitas Watt Witterniiy
Camitas Pittewr
Sorerkane Sit
Bamalot
Athens
Maj
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Tatilion
Deneacadl
Cayros
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Cian
Ian Vraid
Outesbyy
Watton
Aero Artise
Appleton
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