U S Submarine Crew Rescued After Daring Breeches Buoy Operation
Koreka Cal December 1 The United States submarine crew trapped by a wrecked vessel faced possible suffocation as a sand pit trapped the bow. Twenty six men were brought ashore in a breeches buoy amid fog and heavy surf. A rescue by the Cheyenne and divers ended when one crewman surfaced and the others were brought to safety. two were injured to avoid chlorine gas.
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Koreka
Cal
United States
Here
Tbe Seine Maeans
Inodem Fox
Haubottle Bay
Mare Islam Navy Yard
San Jarcisco
U. S
Russian German Front Moves Amid War Claims
Reports from Petragend state Austro Hungarian forces halted Teutonic advance near Rammanhe and Buzen, with rail corridor between Plogeh and Buzen about forty-two miles. Vienna tallies Russian losses at 40,000 over a week, while German divisions shift from Roumnala to other fronts as Petrograd notes suggest Teutons may have reached their limit in King erdinand details.
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Tandon
Pussia
Markenhayns
Balbor
Austro-Cornang
Oftteral
Plogehtha
Buzen
Vienna
Roumnala
Petrograd
Teutons
Erdinand
Senate honors Maulybury as pro tempore leader
Washington report notes Senator Willard Maulybury of Delaware elected president pro tempore with 41 votes to 22 for Gallinger and a scattered remaining vote for Glapp of Minnesota, reflecting party divides in the chamber and the era’s political alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willard Maulybury
Dem
Delaware
Senate
Gallinger
Glapp
Minnesota
Progressive Republic
Mine tragedy halts work at Eolines shaft
In Marquette Michigan on Thursday an elevator bucket fell 70 feet in the Eolines mine at Ichoemlag. Three occupants died and six others were fatally injured. A Cronen cross head caused the accident as men rode the bucket into the shaft.
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Marquette
Mich
Ichoemlag
Railway Earnings Rise for US Railroads in September
Washington reports that net earnings of 187 principal U S railroads for September totaled 107 910 814 dollars, with interstate commerce commission noting Reciprocal gains. In Septem ber, 10tby they were 97 607 783 dollars. Joseph T Mites, author of Hot Time Is Dead, died in Santa Rosa Cal on Friday at nearly seventy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Santa Roan
Cal
Pee
Joseph T. Mites
Marine Insurance Rates Rise Across Med and Atlantic
War risk marine insurance climbs to 15 percent for Mediterranean shipments and 8 to 10 percent for transatlantic cargo. Rates depend on ship and cargo total value. Snow blankets Mississippi with three inches and sleighing in Memphis during December in 20 years.
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York
Pee
Dixie
Meamphis
Venn
Dee
Memphis
Mississippi
King Ferdinand at Kent and Bessarabia Dispatch
King Ferdinand of Touabe arrived at Kent on the Danube accompanied by waiters. Emperor Nicholas is expected there as well, with both parties reportedly en route to the region on a noted December date.
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Ferdinand
Kent
Yondon
Bertin
Werdinand
Touabe
Bessarabia
Danube
Nicholas
War 79x on Roumania Chronicle in December
Times correspondent reports from Taasy the new capital Bucharest that Romania faces a war tax of 400 dollars. The Telegraphing front notes London despatches under date December 9.
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Roumania
London
Taasy
Times
Bucharest
Advange at Verdun General Nivelle Delivers First Stroke
General Nivelle, newly appointed supreme commander for France, announces the first Allied offensive against the Central Powers since his rise. French troops push along the Meuse and Woëvre fronts, report gains and prisoner captures, with waves advancing north of Liartmont and between the Meuse and Woëvre rivers, while defensive operations hold at Fort Mardainmont and surrounding sectors.
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General Nivelle
Kaiser
Supreme Command
London
Nivelle
France
Paris
Briday
Verda
Bertha
Meuse
Longin
Liatmont
Metse
Woevre
Howard
Charmane
Milancourt
Strang
Mardiamont
Greece Grants All Demands by Entente Allies
London dispatch says the Greek government accepted the ultimatum from the entente allies. Athens will withdraw troops by Phas, with forces to stay on Crete for developments. Demands include replications for December incidents when entente landing forces clashed with Greek groups.
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London
Dee
Gren
Athens
Qenten
Landen
Fea
Buzeu Captured by Teutons in Romania
Berlin reports Field Marshal von Mackensen’s forces have seized the Buszeu center in northeastern Romania. The town lies about sixty miles northeast of Bucharest and is a key Moldavian gateway where three rail lines meet. The Ninth Army reportedly captured 4,000 more Sturgo-Romanian prisoners.
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Berlin
von Mackensen
Buszeu
Roumania
German War Office
Buzeu Hey
Bucharest
Moldavia
Ninth Army
Torpedo Boat Grilse Safe After Storm Off Coast
The Canadian torpedo boat Grilse, formerly the American yacht Whichester, entered Shelburne harbor under its own power after a night storm. Six crew members died, nine were injured, and the remaining officers and crew were reported safe.
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Llalifux
N. S
Grilse
Shelburne
Here
White Claims Re-Election in Indianapolis Election
President Tohn FP. White of the United Ming Workers announced unofficial returns from the December 12 election indicate his re-election over Toko Ul of Tilnol. The message, sent from Indianapolis, notes continued leadership with White seen as securing the post.
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Indianapolis
Tohn FP. White
The
United Ming Workers
Toko Ul, Witt Ker
Tilnols
Waco Women Plan Immediate Boycott Action
Wava Texas December 18. A mass meeting in Waco outlined immediate steps to boycott eggs butter and turkeys to press for price reductions. Organizers urged broad participation and coordinated actions across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wava
Tex
Villa Captures Town in Mapimi Region Fight
Reports say Villa forces seized Mapimi area, a key mining district in El Paso ex region, after heavy clashes with authorities. The capture reflects ongoing efforts by Villistas to control important mining interests and strategic towns in northern Mexico.
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Villa
EL Paso
Mapimi
Burango
Villistus
Spain to Bar U-Boat Provisions Act Introduced
Alejandro Lerroux, leader of the radical party, introduces a bill in Madrid to prohibit Spanish subjects and vessels from provisioning German submarines in any way. The measure targets U-boat support amid intensifying war tensions.
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Spain
Madrid
Alejandro Lerroux
Radical Party
Chamber of Deputies
Packers Drop Their Fight in Missouri Decrees
Washington December 14 The Supreme court proceedings in the Missouri beef trust case closed as Armour and others asked to dismiss the packers appeals from Missouri decrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packers
Washington
Supreme Court
Missouri Beef Trust
Armour & Co
Missouri
Kaiser Winstron and Military Request Reported
Fragmentary text from an old page notes Kaiser Winstron and Crees in Berlin with Dee My-An alildiat an. It mentions Mold Marsiat von Piindenturg, a military figure, and an alleged request to the emperor that he personally wear a certain item. The legible portion lacks clear context or dates.
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Kaiser Winstron
Crees
Berlin
Marsiat von Piindenturg
Tus
Exclusion Bill Wins Barred Immigrant Regions Shuts Hindus Out
The Senate adopted a committee amendment to bar immigrants from specified geographical areas, replacing direct race references with a geographic approach. Debate featured Senators Lodge and Photany, with Head’s amendment on blacks defeated. Reed’s temporary worker exclusion pending.
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Washington
Senate
Phelan
California
House
State Department
Lodge
Photany
United States
Head
Reed
46 HURT IN BOAT CRASH
Norfolk, Va. Dec. 16 The Merchant and Miners steamer Powhatan bound from Norfolk for Providence reported by wireless that 400 of her passengers and crew were injured when colliding with an unidentified vessel off Thimble Shoals in Chesapeake Bay and that the ship was beached to prevent sinking. later messages said Old Commander Jamestown arrived and took on board the injured and all Powhatan passengers.
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Norfolk
Powhatan
Providence
Ner
Thimble Shoats
Cheasapeake Bay
Jamestown
Twenty Miners Die In Stone City Coal Mine Blast
Pittsburg Kansas reports twenty miners killed in an explosion at the Ready and Ikkyan coal mine in Stone City. Officials say three hundred eighty nine workers were trapped in the drift after the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone City
Kan
Orifte
Pittsburg
Ready & Ikkyan
Cut Wires In Phone Strike In Toledo
Ohio Telephone reports 4000 wires cut by rioters during three week strike, rendering many telephones useless in Toledo. Uprated clash between operators and union members disrupts service citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio State Telephone Company
Unemen
Mischa Elman Hurt In Taxi Collision
Violinist Mischa Milman sustained non serious injuries when a taxicab carrying him collided with a street car in New York. His seal was cut in by dying beings.
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Mischa Elman
New York
Mischa Milman
Allies Lose Many Vessels in War Update
Berlin reports the destruction of the Wrencheruiger Suffren brings allied naval losses to 102 vessels since the war began, as announced by the Over seas News agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Overseas
Kidnapped German Consul Returns to Colima
Washington reports Arnold Vogel German consul at Colima Mexico is safe after being kidnapped by Mexican pundits The consul was said held for fifteen thousand dollars ransom but has returned to Colima according to Authority Caperton.
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Washington
Arnold Vogel
Colima
Mex
Colina
Atuiral Caperton
Vogel
Prince Henri of Reuss Killed in Battle Frontline
Prince E Henri of Reuss, a 24 year old lieutenant in a Prussian cavalry regiment, was killed on the Russian front on November 20. The report notes his noble title and wartime service amid the ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henri of Reuss
Prince E Henri of Reuss
Prince Henri
Prussia in State of Siege Powers Expanded
Amsterdam December 14 General von Stein Prussian war minister appoints a general officer with sweeping powers including censorship control and other laws governing a state of siege. The measure centralizes authority as war tensions rise.
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Prussia
Amsterdam
General von Stein
Offiger
Judge Finds Inik Insane and Commits to Michigan City
Judge Walter tardy of Lake county superior court ruled Inik insane after a courthouse shooting that wounded Lip and another person. Inik is ordered committed to Michigan City for treatment and confinement.
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Inik
Hammond
Lui
Walter Tardy
Lake County
Briand Warns France at Night Session Against Hasty Action
Paris dispatch reports Prime Minister Briand addressing the chamber of deputies at night. He cautioned France to beware of Prance’s enemies and warned against forcing labor upon citizens while asserting victory is not yet assured. The chamber passed a vote of confidence in the government.
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Makes
Addrasy
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Geld Dare Ing
Ened
Mr. Briand
Vamorous Rowmanie
Russia
U S Wheat Crop Estimates Reported by USDA
Washington December 16 final estimates show this year's farm crop production totals. Corn reaches 2 583 241 000 bushels and Wheat 689 880 000 bushels. Oats 1 251 002 000 and Rye 4 388 000. The figures compare with prior five year averages and 1910 14 averages.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ares
Rourtey
Wilson Approves Sentencing of NM Militia Leader
President Wilson approved an army court martial action sentencing Lewis Gardner of New Mexico militia to dishonorable discharge and one year in prison with hard labor for failing to obey the federal border duty call, but remitted the prison term when the case was pressed as a test.
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Washington
Wilson
Lewis
Gardner
New Mexico
Pershing to Be Promoted to Major General
President Wilson recommended Brigadier General John J. Pershing be promoted to major general in acknowledgment of his service in Mexico. The announcement came Friday afternoon as part of the ongoing promotions within the Army.
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Washington
Mexico
Wilson
Gene Doha J. Pershing
House proposes drastic cut to oleomargarine tax
Washington on December 18 introduced a measure to reduce the oleomargarine tax from 10 cents a pound to 1 cent and to restore the license tax on oleomargarine manufacturers as another high cost of living move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson and Wife Shopping for Christmas
President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Wilson shopped together in Washington on December 10 for the first time this season. During their walk they were recognized by many shoppers and Wilson returned greetings throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Mr. Wilson
Prince Weds American Girl in Washington
Prince Alfred zu Hohenlohn Schillingsfurst married Miss Cathrine A Britton of Washington. The couple will reside in San Francisco after the ceremony accredited to the Austro-Hungarian embassy.
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Prince
Washington
Dee
Catherine A. Britton
Prince Alfred
Zu Hohenlohn-Schilmnsfuorst
San Francisco
Germans Seize Two Ships In Baltic Contest
Berlin reports that the Dutch steamship Catalonian and Brazilian steamer Mio Pardo have been seized by German forces for carrying contraband cargo to England. The announcement confirms the capture as official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin Dee
England
Annapolis Favored by Advisory Board for Navy Laboratory
In Washington on December 15 an advisory board recommended the Secretary of the Navy authorize 1.5 million dollars for a mental laboratory project to be located in Annapolis. The proposal names Danielstat as key official and outlines the planned naval facility.
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Annapolis
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Equity Society Rejects Move to Move Headquarters
In Wausau the American Society of Equity debated reorganizing into the Equity Cooperative Association of the United States but the move was defeated by a large majority. A protest against the Hay-Chamberlain bill was launched with S. R. Blanton tasked to press officials in Washington. The group favored merging township and country high schools and authorized a Washington committee during Congress. The plan to relocate headquarters from Wausau to St Paul was rejected by a large vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
American Society of Equity
Equity Cooperative Association of the
United States
Hay-Chamberlain
S. R. Blanton
Washington
Congress
Towily
Society
St. Pauli
Elkhorn man held in Delavan murder case
Elkhorn Louis Smith of Delavan is jailed without bail on a first degree murder charge after police found his wife dead by hanging in the kitchen. He claims innocence, saying he woke to his infant crying and searched the house. Coroner’s jury once ruled death by strangulation. Delavan sentiment runs high against him.
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Elkhorn
Louis Smith
Delavan
Smith
Pavis
Forgery Suspects Held in City After Check Frauds
Green Bay residents William Meede and George Hoffman of Luxemburg are held by the sheriff on forgery charges. They allegedly passed checks at multiple local businesses, obtaining about 150 dollars.
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Green Bay
William Meede
George Hoffman
Luxemburg
Ban on Slot Machines Heads Chilton Meeting
At a Chilton Saloon Men's association gathering the group agreed to eliminate all slot machines punchboards and other gambling devices in the town ensuring a cleaner gaming landscape.
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Green Bay
Saloon Men’s Association of
Chilton
Milk Price Drops at Carnation Plant in Green Bay
Milk price paid to farmers falls 10 cents at Carnation Milk Products plant in Green Bay. The price drops 4 percent as the plant now pays $2.60 per unit for farmers' milk.
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Green Bay
Carnation Milk Products
Belott Woman, Former Slave Adelaide Mathews Dies
Mrs Adelaide Mathews a colored woman born into slavery died after many years of residence in Belott. Her life traced from slavery to settlement with family ties and local community notice of her passing.
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Belott
Adelaide Mathews
Eau Claire Board Insures New School House
The Eau Claire board of education insures the new Second Ward school house for $20,000 in the state fire insurance fund, representing 40 percent of the building value.
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Madison
Board of Education
City of
Eau Claire
Local Youth Killed After School Rundown Incident
Oshkosh resident Harold Wesenberg, the son of a mail carrier, was struck by a motor truck while leaving the Dale Ward School and died on the scene, the tragedy shocking the community and prompting an investigation into the incident.
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Oshkosh
Harold Wesenberg
dale-Ward
Apostle Islands to Be Connected by Telephone Link
State Senator C A Lamoreaux announced on return from Washington that Ashland and the mainland plus Bayfield will be connected in the future by telephone lines across Lake Superior linking artisan islands with the mainland and each other.
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Ashland
Apostle Islands
Lake Superior
Bayfield
C. A. Lamoreaux
Washington
Neenah Henry Dando Reported Suspended Police Official
Police Chief Charles Watts suspended Neenah Henry Dando, a officer, pending investigation after charges were filed against him. The action comes amid ongoing inquiry and official review within the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenah
Henry Dando
Cor Hap
Charles Watts
Kenosha votes to begin new $75,000 school building
In Kenosha plans move forward to erect a $75,000 school on the city’s north side. The Gillett school is to be converted into a trade seminary, with the site set aside for a new boat to the baseball parks.
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Kenosha
Ths
of Education
Gillett School
Early Settler Keating Dies at Ninety After Sixty Years on Farm
Michael Keating, an early settler and lifelong resident on the same farm for over six decades, has died at age 90. The Askeaton area mourns a pioneer figure who lived a full, community-centered life.
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Askeaton
Michael Keating
Burke to push state control of cold storage and injury compensation
Green Bay Senator Timothy Burke plans a legislative package proposing state oversight of cold storage plants to curb food price manipulation and grant the attorney general power to prosecute price gouging. He also seeks higher injury compensation, proposing increases for all visible injuries and broader awards for multiple finger losses to aid workers.
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Madison
Timothy Burke
Green Bay
Attorney General
Atute
Burke
Milwaukee Prohibition Seekers Plan Statewide Vote Fight
A Madison meeting week of June 21 was discussed to start the campaign for statewide prohibition. A committee will shape the conference program and invite prominent dry movement speakers. Members include Rev. J. S. McLean, William T. Evjne, Rev. Henry Stantfer, Mrs. W. A. Lawson, and Rev. J. C. Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Falcon
Stite
Y. M.C. A. Phans
Madison
Ev. J. S. McLean
Anti-Salean League
William T. Evjne
Henry Stantfer
Appleton
W. A. Lawson
J.C. Logan
Oshkosh
Madison Attorney Fights Blue Sky Law for Polish National Fire Ins
Chicago lawyer Thompson of the Polish National Fire Insurance Co asserts the Wisconsin blue sky law limits commissions to 15 percent of stock sales. Ins. Commissioner Cleary warns agents entering Wisconsin will be arrested if they violate the law. Thompson argues the statute is unconstitutional and hinders interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polish National Fire Insurance Co
Madison
Hope ‘Thompson
Chicago
Polish National Fire Insurance Company
M. J. Cleary
Badger
Cleary
Thompson
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Junior Prom at Capitol Building
Madison Governor Philipp granted a permit for the University of Wisconsin junior class to hold a prom on February 9 in the Capitol’s central area under the dome. Refreshments to be served in the basement restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Madison
Philipp
University of Wisconsin
Capitol Building
Plan Extensive Road Building in Kenosha County 1917
Kenosha County trustees consider a bold road program with three towns seeking road bonds totaling 85000 for 1917. If funded, the project pushes the year’s expenditure to 218000, aiming to position Kenosha County as a leading road builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Banner Road
County Highway Commission
Few Respond to Call for Racine Ambulance Corps
Racine Racine's emergency motor ambulance corps forms after a heavily publicized Commercial Club meeting, but only nine men attended, tempering hopes for rapid assembly of volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Racine’s
Motor Ambulance Corps
Commercial Club
Fortnightly and Mothers' clubs donate ambulance to city
The Fortnightly and Mothers' clubs present Rice Lake with a $1,500 ambulance. Mrs Brittian of Beloit organized the effort, and the donation delivery reached the city on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secure City
Rice Lake
Brittian
Beloits
Itci
First to Pay Tax by Marinette Pastor
Father F G Tulley pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church became the first Marinette man to pay income tax presenting the city treasurer a check for 5.99 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinette
F. G. Tulley
Our Lady of Lourdes Ehurch
Father Tulley
Haywird Farmers Produce Association Forms
Haywird Farmers organize to foster shipping of farm produce and beef cattle. A charter will be granted by the state after the association reaches fifty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afty
Veteran Engineer William Schneider Dies at 56
Portage area mourns Porter William Schneider a veteran engineer who served between Milwaukee and La Crosse for forty years. Funeral held under Masonic auspices with local tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
William Schneider
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Memorial Baptist Church Cornerstone Laying at Neenah
Impressive ceremonies marked the laying of the Memorial Baptist church cornerstone in Neenah. Rev D W Hulbert of the state Baptist convention delivered the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lay
Neenah
Memorial Baptist Church
D. W. Hulbert
Atate, Baptist Convention
Printing Press Accident Claims Young Worker
A tragedy at the Wecker printing press leaves Harold Sachs Gruber, aged 14, dead after being caught in the rollers. He is the son of a foreman at the shop, and the incident is reported as a fatal accident with questions about safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wecker
Harold Sachsgruber
Wisconsin Valley Electric Buys Whiting Plover Paper Surplus
Wisconsin Valley Electric of Wanaauby s purchases the Whiting Plover Paper Company dam surplus power, expanding its energy holdings in a move that secures additional electrical capacity for Stevens Point area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Point
Wisconsin Valley Electric Company
Wanaau
Paper Company
Ashland Reports Two Diphtheria Cases Cleared
Two diphtheria cases in Ashland have been treated at the Ashland hospital and are discharged practically free from contagion. Health officials report the town remains on alert but current patients are recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wisconsin Guard Reorganization Plans Reported
Madison Adjutant General Holway returned from Washington with word on the proposed National Guard reorganization. Wisconsin would supply six infantry regiments, one cavalry regiment and an added squadron, six batteries, one engineers battalion, two ambulance companies, and two field hospital companies. The changes would double cavalry and boost infantry. release from the border is not expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Adjt
Orlando Holway
Washington
Wisconsin
Ulery
Cannes
T Holwag
Jen. Holway
Capitol restaurant planned for Wisconsin Capitol
Gov Philipp plans a basement capitol restaurant to serve lawmakers with cheap meals and coffee during the January session. The capitol commission awarded contracts for equipment to establish a regular eating place, aimed at low prices. In Oshkosh, McDonald of the Federal Trade Commission returned from Neenah after inspecting paper manufacturers as part of an inquiry into rising print paper prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Philipp
Capitol
The
Capital Commission
Oshkosh
Charles WJ. McDonald
Federal Ute Commission
Washington, D. C
Neenah
Federal Compussion
Paper Employees Get Emergency Raise In Wage Boost
The American Writing Paper company told about 250 workers at the big plant in De Pere that they will receive a 10 percent monthly wage boost as an emergency bonus due to rising food prices. The measure covers about 250 men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Writing Paper Company
Drowning Tragedy Near Birch Lake Claims Skater
A 12 year old boy from Pirehwood-Ole fell through ice on Big Birch Lake and remains missing. A sister of the drowned boy recently skated on Cedar Lake and narrowly escaped a similar fate. authorities continue search efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirehwood
Ole Sear
Big Birch Lake
Cedar Lake
Ashland Sees Navigation Close as Townsend Loads
Ashland notes practically closed navigation after loading the steamer EB. W. Townsend. Mary Mile ice has formed in the bay, hindering further movement and signaling the end of the season's shipping activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
EB. W. Townsend
Ray Terlen Arrested for Unlicensed Green Bay Squirrel Hunt
Ray Terlen of Depere was arrested and charged with hunting without a license after a Green Bay area squirrel hunt went awry. He was fined $50 plus costs, and the hired squirrel reportedly cost about $67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Ray Terlen
Depere
Second Century Walk Sustains Health for Eaton
David Eaton begins the second year of his second century by taking a daily walk along 401 in Yond du Lac. He credits the routine with his ongoing good health and steady spirits as he ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yond du Lac
David Eaton
Green Bay mill to share profits with workers
Northern Paper mill of Green Bay will share profits with about 200 employees. A percentage of earnings will be distributed, potentially totaling around 12 000 dollars to the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Northern Paper Mill
Fire damages Holt Lumber plant in Oconto incident
A fire at Holt Lumber in Oconto broke out from an overheated furnace causing about $200 in damage at the plant. Fire crews reported the blaze contained with minor smoke and no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt Lumber Company
Bear Attack Ends With Brother Slaying Beast
Williamsport Pennsylvania recounts Ammon Harer saving his brother Ellery O during a bear attack at the Hiver farm. Ellery lay prostrate as the bear mauled his arm. Ammon fought the animal with an ax and gunfire. The bear was killed after the exchange, leaving both brothers injured but alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Ammon Harer
Ellery O
Hiver
Eevy Larer
Hissier Homie
Rescuer Is Her Brother in Highway Encounter
Mrs Lottie Goodrich, visiting at the beach, was accosted by a ragged man on the highway while a purse was sought. A passerby aided, drove off the assailant, and she later learned the protector was her brother Todondo Leach from Gal who she hadn’t seen since childhood. He traveled from Montreal seeking health and work, and told she was a joint heir to a $35,000 legacy left by their father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todondo Leach
Lottie Goodrich
Bousevard
Lost legs picking coal tragedy and odd animal escape
A Sioux City family faced hardship as coal ran short and a girl worker earned pennies to buy fuel. While collecting coal, a switch engine struck a child, severing both legs above the knees. In Wisconsin a woodman’s cat rode a flywheel for miles, thought dead, then revived after a meal. In New York a long‑married ship owner greeted his brother after 57 years. In Chicago a man chose death over a bath, shooting himself rather than comply with his mother‑in‑law’s demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Walenberg
Litve
Anna
St. Paul
Sheboygan
Wittie
Fert
Veara
New York
John M. Nelson
Elenry Nelson
San Francisco
ST You
Bath
Chicago
Jacob Micheler
Would Stagger Them Most Telegraphs and Bills Debate
A fragment reflects on how ancestors would react to modern inventions and their costs, noting astonishment at telephones and motor cars while doubting anyone imagines their bills. The passage hints at humor and generational perspective on technology and expense.
Play Depreciation Rates Mentioned in Tahways
The fragment references depreciation of a play's value or production costs with percentages such as four percent and twenty five percent. It notes losses due to incompetence and disabilities of players and mentions Pinero. The text is garbled and incomplete but indicates a discussion of depreciation rates in theater context.
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Dhe
Pinero
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Grilse Safe
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Pershing
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West Plainfield
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