Wisconsin deer and income tax figures dominate November notes
Wisconsin reports 16,000 deer killed in last 29 days of November by Juniors, with 7,040 shipped deer. county licenses tallied led by Barron Milwaukee and Douglas. Income tax in 192? shows $4,001,090.30 in total, Milwaukee and Dane counties lead. short course enrollments rise. accidents total 7,610 with 370 fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Madison
Wisconsin
John Sholts
Theas
Barron County
Milwaukee County
Douglas
St. Croix
Wood
Dane County
C. S. J.ittle
Stan Jay
State Tax Commission
Miwaukee
Dous
Dane
Kenosha
Racine
Winnebago
Douglas County
Intate
Fond du Lac
Industrial device and equipment assignments listed
A roster of inventors and assignors from Milwaukee Colfax Green Bay Manitowoc and other places varying from reglatanes and life-saving devices to carburetors and electric switches. The items include folding chicken coops stanchions gallehaly nets and hollow glassware forming machines with several assignments to firms such as Cutler Hammer Attle Chalmers Milwaukee Yacht and Boat Company and Williamson Machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Berresford
Cutler-Hammer Manufacturing Co
Milwaukee
Ardhur
Carl G. Sprado
Mesne
Attle- Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Cylinder New
Julius M. Ulrich
Ww. Rohr
Manitowoc
Ulrich
Rohr
John N. Wallace
la Crosse
Western Mlactine Company
New York
N. Y
Romeo Williamson
Williamson Machinery Company
Albert W. Crouch
Milwaukee Yacht and Hoat Company
Wisconsin Exhibit Funds Move Toward Norwegian Centennial
Alfred Cypreangen of Eau Claire leads a Wisconsin drive to raise 10000 dollars for a single exhibit at the 1914 Christiania Norway centennial. The executive committee picked him to solicit 100 pledges of 1 from fifty state citizens. Elo plans rounds through Stoughton Edgerton Milwaukee and Racine to push the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Christiania
Norway
Alfred Cypreangen
Eau- Claire
Cypreansen
Elo
Stoughton
Edgerton
Milwaukee
Recine
Wilson Angered by Satire at Officials Banquet
A Washington banquet featuring satirical sketches about the administration provoked anger from President Wilson and secretaries Daniels Garrison and others. Officials demanded explanations from Rear Admiral Howard and Quartermaster General Aleshire after a mock ship fleet and moving picture parody offended cabinet members amid debates over the Philippines policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Garrison
Andy
Washington
Wilson
Garaban An
Army
Wiigon
Lo ‘Secretarien
Sarrigon
Howard
Aleshire
Itha
Ito
Hev
Bryan
Piffie Ionun
Wiltpino
Redfield
Burleson
Vandeventer and McKennan
United States Supreme Court
Waves wreck fishing boats and injure three in Calvary Bay
Waves damaged and wrecked several fishing and pleasure boats as three men were seriously hurt. In Delaware near Newark an automobile crash killed J Moore of Salisbury and Mrs Harry Pierce of Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angéles
Cal
Dees
Wilmington
Del
Moore
Salisbury
Harry Pierce
Newark
Berlin
Movement
I S
Milwaukee
Emil Seidel
Ure
Wisconsin Bars McFarland Milwaukee Boxer Suspended
Packey McFarland of Chicago is suspended for one year by the boxing commission for failure to provide a satisfactory bout with Jack Britton in December 18 events. The action bars him from taking part in any boxing contest during the suspension period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
McFarland
Milwaukee
Packey
Chicago
The
Boxing Commission
Wiiti Jack Britton
Bank Officials Convicted for Insolvent Deposit Actions
Stigler Oklahoma December 18. B L Yanna and B W Hickman officials of the Choctaw Commercial Bank that failed at Spiro pleaded guilty to accepting deposits while insolvent. They were each fined $1,000. Bucharest December 16. The chamber of deputies voted unanimously on a credit of $86,700,000 for an extensive railway construction scheme to extend over seven years. San Francisco December 46. Gov Hiram W Young will be asked by the Progressive state central committee to run for senator next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Offciale
Bucharest
Chamber of ‘Deputies
Johnson
San Francisco
Cgov
Hiram
W. Joungon
Executive Committee
Ithe
Progressive State Central
Villa Takes Riches Confiscation Decree in Mexico
Rebels seize assets of Luis Terrazas Barudie Creel and Juan Creel including land mines banks homes and personal effects in an official decree by Gen Francisco Villa issued at Chihuahua City and sent to Juarez on December 18. The notice signals loss indemnity denial if the revolution succeeds as refugees arrive in El Paso and Tampico fighting intensifies with reports of English loan funding for the Mexican government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juares
Mex
Juun Terraza
St. Pnrique
Creel
Juan Green
Iere
Confis
Francisco Ville
Luis Terrazas
United States
Banks
Vita
Juarex
Luis ‘Terrazas
Baridue Creel
Juan: Creel
Francisco Villa
de ‘Gree
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Terravas
el ‘Pago
Fox
Amer
el Paso
Chihuahua
Marion Letcher
United’ States
al’ Cihuahua
Gity
Mexico
Constitutionaliats
Imparcial
Huerta
Congress
Washington
Tampico
Tange
Mob kills two Black men in Shreveport area
In December in Shreveport and Blanchard area, Ernest and Frank Williams, Black brothers, were fatally harmed by a mob. The report notes confessions and mentions related violence against Black attendees and soldiers, with references to diverse locations and a tense postwar environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Lay
Ernest
Frank Willams
Blanchard
Calvin
Ballard
Unionist wins in Scotland byelection reported
Glasgow December 18 The Unionist candidate Watson appears to have won the bye election in Scotland with early returns showing a clear lead over rivals. Local reports note a strong turnout and a divided opposition, signaling a solid Unionist showing in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Glasgow
Mona Lisa Found Then Recovered in Paris Theft Case
A damaged report states Mona Lisa reappeared in Paris and the Italian thief was captured. The painting, world famous and priceless, was later placed in police custody after offers to buy it were refused. A British government figure was rumored to have offered 36 million, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Napol
Italy
Mona
Lisa
Louvre
Ori
Faveryone
Jozonde
Mit
Five Antitrust Defendants Fined in Cotton Pool Case
Five defendants in the 1909 federal suit over a cotton pool were fined 4000 each by Federal Judge Grubb. The group includes Robert A. M. Thompson of New York Eugene Seals of Dallas William P. Brown and Frank Hayne of New Orleans and W. L. Rothschild of Woodsville Texas. Judge Grubb noted prior 1000 penalties assessed on James A. Patton of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grubb
My, T
Robert AM. ‘Thompson
Eugene A. Seals
Dallas
Texas
William PF. Brown
Frank Hayne
New Orleans
Vermont Battleship Disabled at Sea on Mediterranean Cruise
The U S battleship Vermont suffers a broken starboard main shaft and flooded compartments, heading to Hampton Roads under port engine after returning from the Mediterranean with the Delaware and colliers Orion and Jason. Rear Admiral Badger reports no alarm. The incident follows a separate fatal fire at Salvation Army Hotel in Cincinnati. North Dakota reports a mob lynching in Williston, arresting Maj Le Sprake for ordinance violation and a murder case involving the Dillon family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vermont
Hampton
Reade
Mediterranean
Delaware
Orion
Jason
Navy Department
Charles HW. Badger
Hampton Roads
Army
Ginevnnatl
le Sprake
Salvation Army
Hve
Postmaster Fatally Shoots Self in Corning Steuben County
December 16 in Cameron Mills Steuben county postal matter ends with postmaster A Smith shooting himself after inspector began examining post office books. The incident follows a police inquiry into local postal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oostmaster
Corning
Cameron Mills
Steuben-county
James”. A. Smith
Fire damages seven stores in Vienna village
A blaze swept through a seven store village shop area causing extensive damage. Initial reports list substantial losses with investigators assessing the extent of the Vienna fire on December 16. Local authorities urge caution as crews battle stubborn embers and determine a final tally of damages and potential causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
S. de
E “Iis Village
Alt ‘Th
98 Miners Die In Rocky Mountain Mine Disaster
An explosion of black damp at Vulcan mine near New Castle Colorado entombed 49 workers, killing 38 miners and injuring or trapping survivors. Rescue efforts recovered bodies amid widespread mangling and chaotic scene as air passages and dust reduced hope. many victims were local American youths from New Castle area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Caste
Colo
Vulcan
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
L. L. Crasgford
L.walters
W.finley
John'‘Dawson
Cai
Mather J. P
Carrigan
Glenwood ‘Springs
Denver
Cummins
Rocky. Mountain
Charles
Méerdiant
Faele
Stoné
Volun
Guch
Lfe
New Castle
Death Calls Noted Prelate Rampolla
Rome reports Cardinal Rampolla former papal secretary of state has died. He played a central role in negotiating policy under Pope Leo XII including urging Spain to recall Weyler and grant Cuban autonomy. An Italian nobleman and prince of the church he was known for wealth and a friendly stance toward the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cardinal Rampolla
Leo XII
Marquis del Tindaro
United States
Spain
Cuba
Weyler
Republicans reject plan for special convention
Washington report shows the Republican National Committee voted 36 to 14 against holding a special convention to reorganize the party. States backing the plan included Indiana Kansas Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New York North Dakota South Dakota Oklahoma Pennsylvania Washington and West Virginia. Six injured in car collision in Council Bluffs Iowa. A foggy crash injured motorman E L Wyant and passenger Grover Smith with four others hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Indiana
Kansas
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Mexico
New York
North
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Council Bluffs
E. L. Wyant
Grover Smith
Evasion on Risk Act Sparks Industrial Commission Probe
Industrial Commission investigates complaints alleging employers deduct wages to fund insurance under the workers compensation act. The commission states the act requires employers to provide coverage and not shift liability to employees. It warns such deductions directly contravene the law and the legislature's public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Industrial Commission
Tobacco workers strike hits Westby plants
About five hundred tobacco sorting plant workers in Westby walked out today to resist a wage cut from 50 to 85 cents per 100 pounds. Plants closed with no violence. A strike committee will meet employers to seek a settlement. Similar tensions loom in Sparta and Viroqua where many workers could join if talks fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Sparta
Viroqua
Thompson Named as Judge for Eighth Circuit
Gov MacGovern appoints George Thompson of Ellsworth circuit judge for the eighth circuit to replace I W Helms who resigned. Thompson, a Dane County native, 1899 university and 1901 law school graduate, has been Ellsworth attorney, district attorney for six terms, and member of the nomial school regents. The eighth circuit covers Pierce, St Croix, Dunn, Buffalo and Pepin counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompson
Ellsworth
Guv, MyGovern
Highth ‘Judicial Circuit
Udge
Boss Helma
Hudson
Olrett
Dunn
Papin
Madison
Pierce, St. Croix
Dunn, Bullalo and
Pepin
Earnings Decline Prompt Tax Appeal by Express firm
Madison reports net earnings fell from 1 722 000 in 1912 to 932 000 in 1913. American Express Co appeals to the tax commission to adjust property assessment to new conditions. Commission postpones a preliminary assessment pending reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express Company
Appealo
Tax Commission
Madison
American Epress Company
Tax ‘Commission
Tax'commission
Express
Moving Picture Men Elect Oshkosh Leaders
The Wisconsin branch of the Moving Picture Exhibitors' League of America elected state and local officers. John R. W. Oshkosh as national vice-president for Wisconsin and state president Harry Th. Burhans of La Crosse were named, with W. C. Judson of Portage as state vice president and H. C. Zander of Rhinelander as second vice president. A. W. Grey of Oshkosh was late secretary, Neil Duty of Appleton the state treasurer, and Co. L. Hiler of Eau Claire sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Moving Picture Exhibitors’ League of America
John R. W
Hiarry Th. Burhans
Appleton
Sergeant At Arms
Co. L
Hiler
Vau Claire
Missing 20 Months Old Babe Near Florence Farm
Florence residents search for the 20 month old son of Mr and Mrs Werder who vanished while playing near the farm. The child disappeared in front of the farm and may have drowned in the nearby Brute river or wandered into the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Werder
Brute
Holland Agrees to Pact with United States
Washington reports Secretary Bryan announced Holland has agreed to enter a peace treaty with the United States, mirroring the six existing treaties with Latin American republics. Other brief items note legal actions against a Mazdazan cult leader, feuding families, a theater manager’s death by suicide, and a remark on ostrich feathers shaping opinions about women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Washington
Bryan
United States
U. S
Teacher Gets State Post Madison
Miss Elsa A, a Hartford lawyer and Milwaukee high school teacher, has been appointed chief clerk of the civil service commission, succeeding Miss Laura Carter of Mauston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Elsa A
Hartford
Milwaukee
Civil Service Commission
Laura Carter
Mauston
Chippewa Falls Banker Dead at 73
Chippewa Falls banker and lumberman Alex B. McNon nell, aged 73, died from heart artery issues. He led local banking interests and built a fortune in the lumber trade. The obituary notes his prominence in Chippewa Falls society and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Falls
Alex B. McNonnell
Fire destroys landmark Spain building in Portage memory
The old Spain building, known as the Capt. Wm. Spain house and a Portage landmark, was burned down. Capt. Spain, who lived there, was lynched in 1869 for shooting Bar ney Britt, a former army comrade, in a historic incident referenced by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
Old Spain
Wm. Spain
Capt. Spain
Barney Britt
Ripon State Bank Gets Certificates in Taylord County
The Commissioner of Banking issued certificates authorizing Ripon State Bank of Ripon and the State Bank at Wentboro in Taylord county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Dbanking Uolt
Ripon
State” Bank of
Wentboro
Taylord County
Peddlers Must Wear Badges in Wisconsin Ruling
Wisconsin peddlers are barred from selling without purchasing and displaying the official badge in a conspicuous place. Attorney General Oven issues the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Atty, Gen
Oven
Calabash Gourd Raising Achievement by Neenah Grower
Louis Simon of Neenah reports successful raising of calabash gourds, claiming to have produced nearly perfect specimens. He notes that all gourds used in the country are imported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenah
Louis Simon
Ini
Wisconsin News Briefs From Across The State
A compilation of Wisconsin items reports seven injured in a two car collision near Superior and a near death incident involving Emil Hendriecks. Other notes include clergy changes in Manitowoc and Superior, a murder charge in Cleveland Jones case, a drowning tragedy in Manitowoc, accidental shootings in Ashland and Argyle, a fatal machinery accident at a Nekoosa mill, a runaway prisoner case in Beloit, and various local incidents of hunting accidents, fires, and suicides across multiple towns including Green Bay, Janesville, Whitewater, and Racine counties. The piece also covers a discussion on eugenics in Milwaukee and local court actions involving Percy Merrell and William McLane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Emil Hendriecks
Columbus
Henry' Volkman
Samuel Zdnok
Clarence Ys Ayeing
Besley
el Manitowoc
William Reyr
St. Peter's Church
B More
Rhinelander
Wellér
Orda
St. Alban’s
W. W. Webby
Mkee
Oo Manitowoc
Ing
Manitowoc
Orrin
Irwin Benson
Charlie Avenson
Dbin
Iorwin Lyvickson
Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Medical Society
Ashland
Charles
Lipsach
Te George
Lancaster
Stanley McGranahan
McGranahan
Sportaman
Repide
Peter
Brads
Tall
Sawyer
Nekoosa
Paper Mille
Rasga Osbasilaki
Douglan County
Steve, Jacobs
Tomach
Wiliam Verick
Clara Price
Miss Price
Chicago University
Janesville
Percy Merrell
Whitewater
William McLane
Green Bay
Frank Buth
Helen Semroweusa
Ward
Goodman
Driz
Josepin
Mac
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Barron
State Bureau of Vital Stable
Omicora
Nealora’. Association
H. Waite
Seymour
Witam
Svictoria
Randolp
John Pu Bois
Lebenthall
Bay
Wis
Renee
Wisconsin Railroad
L Warehouse Commission
Seasion
Warne
America
Clem P. Host
Voor
Ehlldran
Owen
Boxing Nets
State Commission
Henry Johnson
C. MH. McGillcuddy
Worcester
Massachusetts State Board of Health
William C. Hinson
Wisconsin Health Administration
State Board of Control
Charles McCarthy
John &. Commons
Avalon
Rock County
Fie
Donald
Villa
Juriat
Scanlan
John Wegger
Pultz
Joseph McKenna
Ray City
Mich
Romney Courney
Damos
Frederic
Crawford County
Mayence
Germany
Butch
Cotton Pool
Patten
North Dakota
Williston
N. D
Cleve
Culbertaon
Dillon
Jnn
G.O. P
Industrial ‘Commission
Thompson
Helms
Eighth Circuit
Jal
Hanish
Springfield
Fittmen
Collins
Cleveland
G.M. ‘Todd
Morenci
Todd
Capt
Spain Barnes
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